Never Heard of It!
16: Chapter 16: Politeness?
Never Heard of It!
He never imagined that the Qiao family would stoop so low as to drug someone, and it was clear at a glance that Qiao Xia had been drugged.
Qiao Lan was determined to hand Qiao Xia over to Third Young Master Liu.
Liu Yitian was also keen on acquiring Qiao Xia, taking a great interest in her.
Little did they know that Cheng Yaojin would emerge out of nowhere.
The crowd noticed the scene unfolding.
Originally, Gu Xiaowu and Qiao Guang, together with Li Hui, were in the midst of a heated dispute, but now their attention turned to Qiao Xia, who was being protected in a man’s embrace.
Nobody saw Qiao Xia’s face, as the man pressed her tightly against his chest, preventing anyone from noticing her discomfort.
Leaning against his torso seemed to ease a trace of the heat raging through her body.
Clutching his waist with both hands, she burrowed into his embrace.
Gu Xiaowu muttered in his heart, Fourth Young Master, you’re really too cunning.
It seemed he had anticipated this scene and thus took to the field himself.
If he were the one holding the Fourth Young Master’s goddess like this, with her mind so clouded that she nestled in his embrace, he felt his own hands would be in grave danger.
…
“Sir, excuse me, my sister might have had too much to drink.
I will help her to rest,” Qiao Lan said, her voice soft.
This man was too handsome and too dominant.
That was the impression of everyone present.
Tall and elegant, yet without the gentle demeanor of a dashing young gentleman, he was indifferent, aloof, like a cold, expressionless statue.
The gazes he cast upon the crowd were cold and merciless, as if in his eyes, all beings were mere ants.
Qiao Lan dared not speak loudly, her presence diminished in front of him.
Liu Yitian felt that the man in front of him looked somewhat familiar, yet couldn’t recall who he was.
He only felt that the man’s features seemed like those he had seen somewhere before.
During this moment of distraction, the man turned to leave with Qiao Xia.
Used to being domineering in A city, Liu Yitian would not allow himself to be challenged.
He rushed forward to block their path, “This is my woman, do you know who I am?
The Third Young Master of the Liu Consortium.
Hand her over, or I’ll make sure you can’t stay in A city.”
The man’s eyes darkened, and a glint of contempt and ridicule passed through his deep gaze, “A pillow embroidered with flowers is good for nothing but to use one’s family background to exert pressure on others.”
“You…” Liu Yitian was furious, “Dammit.”
Before he could finish speaking, the man, impatient, scooped up Qiao Xia in his arms, and with a kick, sent Liu Yitian flying.
He moved so swiftly that the onlookers couldn’t see clearly what had happened before they saw Liu Yitian’s body crash into a pane of glass, lying on the ground unable to get up.
Liu Yitian screamed out in pain, the outright assault sparking screams from the women.
Yet, a small portion of the crowd cheered him on.
Many wanted to punch Liu Yitian, but none dared to actually do it, wary of the power of the Liu family behind him; nobody was stupid enough to oppose the Liu family.
The man either had a significant backing or was truly a hero saving a beauty, a newborn calf unafraid of tigers.
“You, do you know who I am?” Liu Yitian bellowed with anger.
Without completing his sentence, the man holding Qiao Xia turned back coldly, his gaze upon Liu Yitian as if staring at garbage, “And do you know who I am?”
“In the past, you could only look up to me.”
“Now, you are even more unworthy to reach me!”
“I don’t need to use my family name to oppress people.
I don’t even care about your father, let alone you.” The man spoke pointedly, “Born of a mistress, illegitimate and without rightful claim, daring to call yourself the Third Young Master of the Liu family.”
“The Liu family only has two young masters; you’ve always been nothing more than a clown.”
Gu Xiaowu shouted in his heart, as a bodyguard who could do anything, he could finally retire with honors.
With the Fourth Young Master stepping in, there was no role left for him; all he needed to do was enjoy the show.
Fourth Young Master, a real man.
So handsome he made a mark on his face.
Those who were somewhat aware of the Liu family’s feud clapped and cheered, while also breaking out in a cold sweat for the man, given Liu Yitian was Chairman Liu’s most beloved son, and no matter how messed up he was, he had strong backing.
Moreover, as of now, Liu Yitian’s mother had shed her status as the mistress to become the legitimate Madam Liu, and his own status had been rectified as well.
For many years, nobody had spoken of him as the illegitimate child, born of a mistress.
This was a lifelong shame for Liu Yitian.
His eyes were almost bursting with blood with hatred.
As the host, Qiao Guang had started a gleeful banquet only for Qiao Xia and this man to cause a commotion, and he was very displeased.
He called over two bodyguards to stop the man and Qiao Xia.
“Sir, after all, this is a banquet hosted by the Qiao family.
The woman in your arms is my niece.
Taking her away like this is hardly polite, is it?”
The man paused for a moment, “Polite about what?”
Qiao Guang was lost for words, while someone beside said, “He’s saying you’re impolite.”
“What is that?
Never heard of it.”