“I don’t keep freeloaders around,”
It was a long time before Qin Hao spoke again.
“I can be her bodyguard,” Emperor Ye pointed at Xia Mengchan.
Qin Hao shook his head immediately, speaking irritably, “Stop right there.
If it were before, I would have definitely agreed.
With your strength, unless those six people who sit atop your head make a move, it would be very difficult for anyone to harm Meng Chan.
But now, you’re just a calamity, and I don’t want to involve her.”
Emperor Ye had intended to offer to be Qin Hao’s bodyguard, but considering Qin Hao’s strength, he decisively kept quiet, to avoid being mocked.
“What a waste,”
Qin Hao shook his head in exasperation.
Emperor Ye’s face darkened.
As the seventh-ranked assassin in the assassin community, to be spurned like this – if word got out, probably many people would be stunned.
However, at this moment, Emperor Ye had no way to refute because he truly couldn’t find any way he was useful, even needing protection from Qin Hao.
“Forget it, from now on, stay by my side, deal with the small fries for me, and also, if there are reliable people, find a couple to ensure Meng Chan’s safety,”
After some thought, Qin Hao still found some tasks for Emperor Ye to do.
“No problem.”
Emperor Ye instantly felt reinvigorated.
As for dealing with small fries, that was naturally a piece of cake for him.
Qin Hao said no more, as the car stopped outside a manor.
This was the venue for today’s social event, very impressive.
A large manor belonging to a single person, undoubtedly costly.
There was a square outside the manor, where all kinds of world-renowned cars were parked.
When Qin Hao and his companions arrived, they attracted quite a few gazes.
In Baihai City, the name Xia Mengchan was definitely one of the most prominent, and in so-called high society, almost everyone knew Xia Mengchan’s vehicle.
Qin Hao got out; he opened the passenger door and then led Xia Mengchan out.
As for Emperor Ye, he exited the car on his own and then stood behind Qin Hao like a bodyguard.
This combination was a bit odd: the boss driving personally, and the bodyguard following behind.
It was quite unusual.
Qin Hao paid no attention to those peculiar stares.
Xia Mengchan held onto him, and they walked on the red carpet, heading inside as everyone’s gaze followed them.
Most of these people knew that Xia Mengchan had rejected Jiang Chenhu and picked another man.
That man had also beaten up the Jiang Family.
Everyone was incredibly curious about this man of legend, and now they finally saw him.
Dressed in rather cheap clothing, he emitted a sense of not fitting in with this circle.
On the other hand, the bodyguard following him looked more like a figure from this circle, no, he seemed even more noble than them.
His clothes were tailor-made, the kind of fine material seldom seen, making many women’s eyes gleam.
Many couldn’t help but shake their heads; this combination was too awkward.
The bodyguard dressed far better than the employer, which was quite discomforting for them.
It felt as if it should be the other way around.
Nevertheless, the trio of Qin Hao seemed unaffected by this sentiment.
They made their way deeper into the event, where a middle-aged man stood, surrounded by a crowd, receiving attention as if he were the moon encircled by stars.
As he spotted Xia Mengchan approaching, the look in his eyes turned heated, the desire in his gaze so intense as if he wanted to devour Xia Mengchan in one bite.
Upon seeing this person, Xia Mengchan’s face did not hide the disgust in her expression.
“Mr.
Xia, you’ve finally arrived.
I’ve been waiting for you for a long time,” said the middle-aged man as he straightened his clothes, smiling.
He walked over and was about to embrace Xia Mengchan.
Xia Mengchan stepped back, frowning and looking disgusted.
The middle-aged man, as if he didn’t see Xia Mengchan’s repulsion, persisted and continued to close in, determined not to give up until he had hugged her.
Just then, a tall figure stood in front of Xia Mengchan and deeply hugged the middle-aged man.
“Ow.”
A painful shout erupted as the middle-aged man felt as if every bone in his body was about to shatter; he thought he was being hugged by not a human, but a brown bear—otherwise, how could that person possess such immense strength?
“What are you doing?”
A group of people scolded, and several bodyguard-looking individuals rushed over, ready to take action.
Emperor Ye chuckled coldly.
He glanced at the bodyguards, and a trace of killing intent burst forth; immediately, those people stood rigid like statues, their faces filled with terror.
Though the bodyguards were worldly, at that moment, they couldn’t even move a step; they felt as if Death itself stood before them, and should they dare to move, they would be instantly cast into an abyss.
It was frightening, terrifying; their very souls trembled as if on the verge of leaving their bodies.
“It was just a little bit of strength, and you react like this.
It’s really embarrassing.
Are you even a man?” The lazy voice of Emperor Ye came through as he released the middle-aged man with a look of disdain.
The middle-aged man’s entire body shivered with pain.
He rolled up his sleeve and glanced at his arm, the spot where Emperor Ye had gripped him had turned a complete shade of bruised purple.
Everyone present showed a shocked expression, finally understanding why the middle-aged man had been so ineffective—not because he was not a man, but because the strength of the opponent was too terrifying.
Even if it had been a Bear that held him, it probably wouldn’t have been much different.
The bodyguards also shivered, realizing that they were fortunate not to have stepped forward; with such immense strength, they simply couldn’t have withstood it, and if a real fight had ensued, they could easily have been maimed or even killed.
It wasn’t worth losing their lives over a small amount of money.
“You…” The middle-aged man pointed at Emperor Ye.
“What, you want another hug?” asked Emperor Ye with a grin.
The middle-aged man shivered and quickly stepped back, shaking his head frantically.
Another hug, and he feared his bones would certainly break several more.
Seeing how the other had just acted, clearly not applying much force and merely wanting to teach him a lesson; had he truly exerted his strength, the man feared he would have already been sent to the hospital.
In the presence of Emperor Ye, the middle-aged man had no courage, but when it came to Xia Mengchan, he didn’t back down.
“Miss Xia, you need to give me an explanation; otherwise, Tianyu Group will take today’s action as provocation,” the middle-aged man turned his gaze towards Xia Mengchan.
Xia Mengchan furrowed her brows, aware that he was threatening her.
“Meng Tiangang, what do you want?”
“Hehe, Miss Xia knows what I mean,” said Meng Tiangang, changing how he addressed her.
“Wishful thinking,” Xia Mengchan sneered.
How could she not know his dirty thoughts?
Naturally, she would not agree; otherwise, she wouldn’t have called Qin Hao to come with her.