Chapter 20 As long as it's a noble race, it won't...
The crisp sound of a slap echoed throughout the hall.
Everyone was stunned; no one expected that the person who had just rushed in was Lu Ran. And Lu Ran had even been slapped in front of everyone.
Given Lu Ran's usual temper, he would have kicked anyone, regardless of whether they were male or female, in such an undignified manner.
However, the young master showed no interest in getting angry; he simply looked at the girl as if it were nothing out of the ordinary.
Or even, perhaps, enjoy it?
ah?
enjoy……?
The group, realizing what idea had popped into their heads, felt as if they had swallowed a dozen flies.
no……
Does anyone actually enjoy being slapped?
They were utterly puzzled. Their gazes initially fell on Lu Ran, but unable to discern the reason, they then turned to Pei Ci. Well, if it were Pei Ci, even if it were a slap, wouldn't the first thing that wafted to her face be the fragrance of a fairy?
Looking at it this way, it seems like we actually made a profit.
Everyone was somewhat dazed, and then they were shocked again by their own perverse thoughts.
No, what time is it now and you're still thinking about these trivial things?
The most urgent task is to figure out what role this young master, who rushed here, plays at tonight's party.
If we share their position...
Someone swallowed hard, forced a smile, and said, "Brother Lu, what's wrong...?"
He was unable to speak.
He noticed that Lu Ran hadn't looked at them at all from beginning to end. Instead, he kept staring...
This expression doesn't look like that of someone looking at a potential marriage partner.
Indeed, from the moment of birth, God has already given each person the highest height they can reach in their lifetime.
The eldest daughter of the Pei family, her love and marriage will only be with a few specific people.
Meanwhile, Lu Ran, who was initially agitated, calmed down after being slapped.
Ah Cishan was usually very strong, but today he seemed light as a feather, so he probably didn't really want to hit him.
I'm just annoyed that he's late.
It's nothing serious. With Jing Lin protecting Ye Qingyu, nothing major will happen. Thinking this, Lu Ran also glanced at Ye Qingyu next to Pei Ci. She was sitting in a chair, and although she had only suffered minor injuries, she seemed to be in good condition.
Lu Ran breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that things weren't so bad.
The main concern now is Pei Ci's body.
"Why did it suddenly come at night?" he asked softly. "Are you feeling unwell?"
The handprint was right there on her face, a bright red mark. To be honest, being humiliated like that was a bit shameful. But if it were Pei Ci, it would be acceptable.
Wouldn't that make us seem more intimate?
Unfortunately, Pei Ci didn't say anything. After slapping the person, she sat back down in her chair.
Lu Ran was stunned for a moment, then squatted down in front of Pei Ci. He was so big that even squatting, he was taller than her, like a large, fierce dog. This fierce dog took her hand, placed it in his palm, and massaged his palm to transfer his body heat.
"It was my fault for not answering your call," Lu Ran said. "It won't happen again next time."
Seeing that he still didn't speak, Lu Ran added, "I was just a little late because I ran into a difficult person."
So it's not that they're disobedient.
This time, Pei Ci immediately withdrew her hand, saying, "What does this have to do with me?"
Aci seemed angrier than she had imagined.
Lu Ran then became a little anxious.
Does A-Ci think I didn't do a good job?
Yes, that should be the case.
After briefly clarifying the logic, Lu Ran stood up, walked to the long table, and scanned everyone at the table with his eyes, "Who did the injuries on Ye Qingyu's body?"
"Those who bullied her, step forward."
Alright, now we know Lu Ran's stance.
He actually came to rescue Ye Qingyu and curry favor with the young lady. But wasn't he the one who tormented Ye Qingyu the most?
However, no one dared to say this, because everyone standing opposite Lu Randi was shocked and turned pale.
Offending the Lu family is no small matter, especially this short-tempered young master.
If you stand up today, your family's business will be affected tomorrow.
What to do, what to do, what to do?
Everyone looked at each other, not daring to utter a sound.
Just as Lu Ran was getting impatient, Jing Lin stood up and said, "Brother Lu, don't scare them. I've already dealt with those who bullied Xiao Yu; they're all lying dead upstairs."
"I like Xiaoyu so much, how could I possibly let go of the person who hurt him..." Jing Lin glanced at Pei Ci out of the corner of his eye.
So, young lady, please don't mistake me for someone else.
However, Lu Ran did not buy it.
“Nobody said it, right?” He tapped the table, and as everyone looked up in bewilderment, Lu Ran said, “If nobody says it, I’ll assume you all did it.”
“In this way, starting with the first one on my left, we will line up one by one to apologize to Ye Qingyu.”
"Fine." Lu Ran looked at the only person on the table with a hole in their head. "You go first."
The person pointed at widened their eyes. "It's not T, is it, Brother Lu? You really want me to apologize to a special admission student?"
Lu Ran had no intention of explaining to him. "Think it through yourself."
The boy's face turned pale.
And then an incredible scene began.
"Ye... Ye Qingyu, I'm sorry."
"Excuse me, Ye Qingyu."
"Ye Qingyu, I..."
One by one, voices escaped from the mouths of these arrogant young masters and ladies. Each person who apologized gritted their teeth, yet remained powerless. If anyone stammered or spoke too softly, Lu Ran would tap the table. The tap silenced all ulterior motives.
After everyone at the table had apologized, Lu Ran warned, "Ye Qingyu is my friend from now on. Anyone who bullies him again is going against me, understand?"
The person being reprimanded dared not disagree and nodded hastily.
Lu Ran, who thought he had handled the situation, returned to Pei Ci's side and said, "I've taken care of it."
"Is there anything else you should pay attention to?"
Only then did Pei Ci's gaze fall upon that handsome face. It must be said, that face was absolutely perfect. The slap and the dust that had somehow gotten on it did nothing to diminish its good looks.
But he didn't take her words to heart at all.
That's true. No matter how much Lu Ran resembles a dog, he's still a high-breed dog. And high-breed dogs never behave obediently.
Pei Ci became increasingly frustrated.
"And what about you?" she asked abruptly.
This was a deliberate attempt to mess with Lu Ran; she couldn't help but vent her malice, determined to make him pay for interfering with her plans. She knew this guy was arrogant and proud, and getting an apology from him would be very difficult for him. It was the same last time.
That's all there is to it now, so Pei Ci looked at him and deliberately repeated, "Are you going to apologize?"
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