Beyond the banquet hall was a small garden, where the bright sunlight reflected off the water flowing from the fountain, making it appear as if it were crystal.
The banquet had not yet started, but people were already entering one after another. However, most of them were socializing in the hall, while the garden outside the hall was relatively deserted.
As Luo Yuming walked along the pebbled path behind him, he suddenly heard a conversation and stopped in his tracks.
"I didn't expect Ruan Qing'an to have an older sister, and one who is so highly regarded. I'm afraid the young lady will throw a tantrum again."
"Go ahead and make a scene. She's always been arrogant and domineering. I wonder if the young lady will still receive the same treatment after her older sister comes back. This banquet is much bigger than before."
Immediately following was a burst of harsh laughter.
Luo Zhihong sat by the fountain, talking loudly, while several rich kids surrounded him. They were the same people who had accompanied Ruan Qing'an to the nightclub last time.
They didn't say anything, after all, the Ruan family had only gained another young lady, which didn't prove that Ruan Qing'an was really weak.
Luo Zhihong couldn't help but curse and swear. Just then, he caught a glimpse of Luo Yuming out of the corner of his eye.
He was taken aback, then immediately raised his voice: "Oh, isn't this the young lady's plaything? How does it feel to serve a woman?"
"You little bastard, get your ass over here right now."
Seeing Luo Yuming standing still, Luo Zhihong said to the person next to him, "Send him over here. He's been following Ruan Qing'an for a few days and he doesn't know who he is anymore."
Those people stepped forward. Ruan Qing'an and his group were indeed not to be trifled with, but Luo Yuming was a different story.
Luo Yuming frowned slightly and dodged their hands.
Luo Zhihong scoffed and kicked him, saying, "Why are you dodging? Have you forgotten what kind of life you had in the Luo family?"
"..."
Luo Yuming did not resist, but only half-closed his eyes, impatiently rubbing his fingertips, suppressing the surging anger in his heart.
How could he have forgotten?
In order to raise money for his mother's medical expenses in a short time, he was forced to return to the Luo family and was made to kowtow in front of the man who had abandoned him and his mother, in a so-called act of recognizing his ancestors.
Even when the Luo family demanded Luo Yuming's return, the head of the Luo family never gave him the treatment he deserved as a young master. In fact, under Luo Zhihong's rule, he was not even qualified to be a human being and lived a lowly life like a dog.
Luo Yuming could endure anything as long as his mother could be saved, but even at this point, the Luo family still broke their promise and let his mother die on her sickbed.
Facing Luo Zhihong's foolish face, Luo Yuming did not resist, but the curve of his lips became even colder.
Just wait, it will be over soon...
Luo Zhihong felt a chill run down his spine as he was stared at by Luo Yuming's gloomy eyes. He reached out and grabbed Luo Yuming's hair, his bravado masking his fear.
"You dare stare at me like that?! Believe me or not, I'll gouge your eyes out, and you'll still dare to look, huh?!"
"I'll show you, look!"
As Luo Zhihong spoke, he pressed Luo Yuming down with one hand, forcing him into the fountain water while continuing to curse.
Until someone standing to the side tugged at him.
"What are you doing? Can't you see what I'm doing?!"
Luo Zhihong turned around impatiently, his voice abruptly stopping. Ruan Qing'an was standing not far away, his leaden eyes looking at him.
She wore a deep red, layered gown, like a flower surrounded by blooms, in full bloom with a flamboyant and irresistible beauty that was impossible to look away from.
But his eyes alone caused Luo Zhihong to tremble uncontrollably, and his hand unconsciously loosened: "Qing, Qing'an, it's you..."
Ruan Qing'an didn't even look at him, but instead looked at Luo Yuming, who was lying by the fountain: "How long are you going to lie there, you piece of trash?"
“…Young Miss.”
Luo Yuming turned around, brushing aside his wet hair to reveal his sharp features. He should have looked disheveled, but he was excessively carefree and indifferent, his eyes like a wolf's, yet he concealed them very well.
Just as Luo Zhihong was about to speak, Ruan Qing'an interrupted him directly: "I should have told you, Luo Zhihong, Luo Yuming is mine."
"I know you said he was your lover."
"So what are you doing now?"
Ruan Qing'an smiled and said, "You want to hit him? Who do you think you are, daring to hit one of my men?"
"Qing'an, today is a banquet hosted by the Ruan family. He's just an illegitimate child. It's not that serious."
The people around tried to persuade him.
But Ruan Qing'an ignored him completely: "Luo Yuming, how did Luo Zhihong attack you just now? Fight back now. If he can still walk out standing today, I'll break your legs."
Upon hearing this, Luo Yuming was slightly taken aback, while Luo Zhihong suddenly raised his head: "Ruan Qing'an, are you crazy?!"
"Is there a problem? You hit him, so he hit you back. It's only natural and justified. Of course, even if he hit you first, it's still your fault, after all—"
Ruan Qing'an paused, his smile deepening: "Even my dog is more noble than you, Luo Zhihong."
Luo Yuming stood there for a moment, not knowing whether the young lady was insulting him or Luo Zhihong.
Although she knew that Ruan Qing'an was just disgusted by Luo Zhihong's embarrassment, the feeling of being protected was not bad at all.
【Affection Level: 10】
Luo Zhihong was trembling with anger. He strode forward and was about to approach Ruan Qing'an when his collar was pulled forcefully, and he fell downwards, being pressed against the fountain the next moment.
Like a wild beast, Luo Yuming easily pinned him against the stone wall of the fountain, looking down at Luo Zhihong: "Sorry, it was Miss's order."
Immediately afterwards, the sound of a fist landing accompanied by the cracking of bones stunned the spoiled brats standing nearby. Only Ruan Qing'an slowly turned around and made a phone call to the security personnel.
"Call someone over, someone has fallen and injured themselves, they need an ambulance—how badly are they hurt?"
A smile flickered in her leaden eyes: "Looks like he's going to die, quite seriously. Of course, if I say it's a fall injury, then it can only be a fall injury, understand?"
A moment later, before the banquet had even begun, an ambulance arrived, and the atmosphere in the entire hall became uneasy. However, Ruan Qing'an led Luo Yuming back to the dressing room at the back.
The pampered young lady covered her nose and glanced at Luo Yuming with disgust: "Go change your clothes, you're filthy."
"knew."
Luo Yuming took a suit and went into the dressing room.
Just as he was about to close the door, he suddenly heard Ruan Qing'an's voice: "Hey, don't let this happen again. No one dares to bully me, Ruan Qing'an, and no one can disrespect my people."
Ruan Qing'an looked at him coldly, not out of worry, but out of a strong sense of possessiveness and dissatisfaction at being offended. But surprisingly, Luo Yuming felt that this was how she should be.
Luo Yuming sighed softly, "Yes, Miss."
As soon as the locker room door closed, Ruan Qing'an turned around, and Ruan Tiantian was standing at the top of the stairs: "Ruan Ruan, let's talk. I know there might be some misunderstanding between us."
"Today is the day I acknowledge my ancestors and return to my roots. We will inevitably get along in the future. If we don't get along and others find out, it will only cause trouble for Dad, won't it?"
When Ruan Tiantian spoke, her expression was kind and gentle, but her words subtly revealed a threat.
Ruan Qing'an lowered her eyes and went straight upstairs. After she passed by, Ruan Tiantian's gentle smile finally twisted, and she murmured, "Heh, just you wait and see, you fool."
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