Partially Edited Chapter - Rubble

The first person to react after the “accident” occurred was Helian Lingzhu. She had practically teleported in front of Yun Che to prevent Zhuai Liancheng and Ximen Qi from looking at him. “He… he’s just one of my guards. Withdraw now, Yun Che!”

“Guard?” Zhuai Liancheng raised an eyebrow. “Considering how soft and tender he looks, I think it’s more likely that he’s your boy toy than your guard!”

“You… nonsense! Of course he isn’t!” Helian Lingzhu was growing incoherent from how panicked she was. She yelled again, “Withdraw now, Yun Che!”

Unfortunately for her, Zhuai Lian Cheng raised his hand and summoned an invisible wall. “Not until he answers Young Master Qi. What were you laughing about?”

Helian Lingzhu was about to cover for Yun Che once more, but he answered, “It’s nothing. I just recalled something funny.”

His mild explanation—one that was completely lacking in fear and practically uncaring—was worse than a direct provocation considering that this was supposed to be Zhuai Liancheng and Ximen Qi’s greatest moment right now. Zhuai Liancheng smiled casually yet dangerously, “What’s so funny about it? Care to share it with Young Master Qi and I?”

“Heh!” This time,...