Divine Doctor and His CEO Wife-Chapter 20: Oblivious to the Gravity of the Situation
With a cold, indifferent expression, Chen Xiao picked up the dagger from the ground and walked toward him.
"Stop!"
"Stop!"
Everyone cried out in unison.
The Luo couple rushed forward to grab Chen Xiao, yelling in terror, "Are you trying to get us all killed?"
Luo Chenggong also urged, "Little Xiao, calm down! Calm down!"
Crippling Jiang Zihang had already brought a tremendous disaster upon the Luo Family. If they actually killed him, not a single member of the Luo Family would survive.
Luo Qingli, enduring the severe pain, pleaded, "Chen Xiao, just... let it go. We have to leave now! If we wait for Jiang Tiannan to get here, none of us will be able to escape!"
Chen Xiao kicked Jiang Zihang, knocking him unconscious. "Scram," he said.
The burly men scattered in a panic, scrambling to carry the unconscious Jiang Zihang away.
The members of the Luo Family trembled with fear.
This time, things had truly escalated.
A determined light flashed in Luo Qingli’s eyes. The incident had started because of her, and Chen Xiao was only involved because he had stepped in to help. She absolutely could not let him bear the consequences alone.
Just then, Chen Xiao grabbed her injured arm. "Does it hurt?"
A sudden warmth filled Luo Qingli’s heart.
Everyone in the Luo family was in a state of panic; they had even forgotten she was injured. Only Chen Xiao had thought to check on her first.
She shook her head, gritting her teeth against the intense pain. "It’s just a flesh wound. I can bear it."
Chen Xiao frowned and examined her injury. "The bone isn’t hurt. That’s good."
He pressed a few points on her slender, fair arm, and the bleeding soon stopped.
Luo Qingli’s beautiful eyes widened in shock. What kind of miraculous technique is this?
She suddenly realized this man was not useless at all; he possessed an unfathomable, mysterious quality.
Luo Jianghe scolded angrily, "Chen Xiao! Do you realize how much trouble you’ve caused us? And you, Luo Qingli... you knew who he was, yet you still dared to provoke him?"
Luo Qingli explained weakly, "I was on my way to the restroom when someone groped me, so I instinctively kicked him. How was I supposed to know who he was? It was self-defense!"
"You... you! Couldn’t you have just endured it?!" Li Sufang screamed frantically, venting her anger at her daughter. "Are you satisfied now? Are you happy now that you’ve doomed us all?"
"Dad, Mom!" Luo Qingli felt utterly wronged. I was assaulted and injured, yet instead of showing any concern, they are blaming me? The thought chilled her to the bone.
"Don’t call me Mom. I don’t have a daughter like you. You started this mess, so you can fix it yourself!" Li Sufang said coldly before hurrying away.
"Handle this on your own, and don’t drag us down with you!" Luo Jianghe gave Luo Qingli a look of utter disappointment before following his wife, not daring to linger a moment longer.
They couldn’t afford to provoke a man like Jiang Tiannan.
Luo Chenggong looked at Luo Qingli with heartache. "Qingli, your grandfather isn’t powerful, but no matter what, I will protect you with everything I have!"
These words brought a lump to Luo Qingli’s throat.
Then, Luo Chenggong turned to Chen Xiao with a grave expression. "Little Xiao, although I didn’t think highly of you when you first arrived, these past two days have shown me that you’re a good kid, worthy of trust."
"I feel at ease entrusting Qingli to you."
Luo Chenggong patted his shoulder. "If this old man can’t resolve this, you must promise me you’ll take Qingli and leave Yuncheng City immediately. Help me take good care of her!"
Seeing Old Master Luo suddenly become so emotional, Chen Xiao felt a bit uncomfortable.
"He’s just a local tyrant. Why are you all so afraid of him?"
"Sigh!" Luo Chenggong sighed lightly. "You’ve only just arrived in Yuncheng City. You don’t know the terror of the three giants: Lu Wushuang, Zhang Zongheng, and Jiang Tiannan. They are the three unshakable mountains of this city! No one dares to cause trouble on their turf!"
"Who would dare provoke the desperate thugs under Jiang Tiannan’s command?"
"Let’s head back for now. The only thing I can do is ask my old friend to step in and see if this matter can be smoothed over!"
Chen Xiao was a little baffled. One of the three giants... Lu Wushuang? Has my little martial sister really become such a big shot in Yuncheng City?
Just after Chen Xiao’s group departed, Zhang Yaqing and Zhang Wudao returned. Seeing the messy scene, they frowned slightly and beckoned a waiter over. "What happened here?"
After the waiter explained what had happened, Zhang Yaqing nodded. "I need to tell Grandpa about this."
「The Luo Family Villa.」
Chen Xiao finished bandaging Luo Qingli’s wound and looked up, meeting her gentle gaze. A blush spread across her cool, aloof face, and she quickly averted her eyes.
"Um... I... I wasn’t looking at you. I was just... just..."
Seeing her flustered attempt to explain, Chen Xiao chuckled. "I didn’t say you were."
After a few seconds of silence, Luo Qingli spoke with sincerity, "Thank you for helping me today. If it weren’t for you, I’m afraid I wouldn’t have escaped his clutches!"
"I just can’t stand seeing a man bully a woman like that," Chen Xiao said calmly.
Luo Qingli gave a bitter smile. "That may be, but no one who knows Jiang Zihang’s identity would dare to stand up to him for my sake as you did."
Chen Xiao said faintly, "All I know is that as a man, I can’t just stand by and watch my wife get bullied. Even if she’s only my wife in name."
"Besides," he added, "if something happened to you, who would I ask for the Jade Pendant?"
Luo Qingli’s heart warmed. "Is the Jade Pendant really that important to you?"
Chen Xiao nodded. "Very important."
It was tied to his lineage and his very life.
Luo Qingli pursed her lips, about to speak, when Old Master Luo hurried in.
"Qingli, Little Xiao, the situation is not good! When Jiang Tiannan learned his son was crippled, he flew into a thunderous rage! He’s even offered a huge bounty—a reward of ten million to anyone who can capture you two!"
Luo Qingli took a deep breath. "Chen Xiao, this has nothing to do with you. I’ll handle it myself. You need to leave Yuncheng City immediately!"
Chen Xiao’s tone was placid. "I’d like to meet him... and see for myself what makes this Jiang Tiannan so formidable."
Luo Chenggong paced anxiously. "Jiang Tiannan isn’t some common thug! He commands thousands of men. Furthermore, he’s an Ancient Martial Artist whose power ranks among the top three in all of Yuncheng City!"
Chen Xiao remained calm. "So what?" 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖
"Little Xiao, don’t be so stubborn," Luo Chenggong said, his tone growing heavier. "I’ve already called Old Xu. He has some connection to Jiang Tiannan. Perhaps if he intervenes, there might be room for negotiation!"
"Elder Luo, is this your grandson-in-law who doesn’t know his place?" Suddenly, a displeased, arrogant voice cut in.
An elderly man in a Tang suit approached, leaning on a cane.
This was the Head of the Xu Family whom Luo Chenggong had mentioned, Xu Jianxiong.
By his side stood a tall woman in her thirties. Her full hips, ample bust, and slender waist created a stunning hourglass figure.
Her figure was incredible, but she carried herself with an air of arrogance, exuding an unapproachable aura.
Chen Xiao narrowed his eyes.
This woman is no simple character. Beneath her seemingly delicate frame, she harbors a power that cannot be underestimated. She must also be an Ancient Martial Artist.
Xu Jianxiong glanced disdainfully at Chen Xiao. "Elder Luo, it seems your judgment isn’t so great. This young man doesn’t have much ability, but he’s certainly audacious."
Xu Yanran’s beautiful eyes also swept over Chen Xiao with disdain. "Uncle Luo, is this the Luo Family’s esteemed son-in-law? I’m surprised you’re willing to use a favor from the Xu Family for someone like him."
The Xu Family was very low-profile in Yuncheng City. Ordinarily, no one could get close to their direct lineage, but everyone knew that the Xu Family was a true leviathan!
A favor from the Xu Family was priceless.
