Return of the Celestial King

The sight of Qin Tuo left Chen Xiaohui in utter disbelief.

”Qin Tuo... how did you change so much?”

She mumbled to herself, completely unaware that she had lost her composure.

From a distance just moments ago, she had only seen an incredibly handsome man. She was stunned that she hadn’t recognized it was Qin Tuo.

When Qin Tuo saw it was Chen Xiaohui, his expression immediately darkened.

Ever since the incident at the hotel, his impression of her had hit rock bottom.

Seeing Qin Tuo ignore her, a flash of embarrassment appeared on Chen Xiaohui’s face.

Just then, another woman approached from a distance.

”Xiaohui, what are you doing in a men’s clothing store? Buying something for your man?”

The woman reached them. It was Xu Min.

The two had arranged to shop at the mall together today.

”Huh? It’s you... Qin Tuo?”

Xu Min’s face was a mask of shock.

A moment ago, she thought Chen Xiaohui was hitting on some handsome guy. It was only when she got closer that she recognized Qin Tuo.

’This loser... he cleans up and suddenly he’s this handsome?’

Xu Min’s heart began to pound.

When they were together, Qin Tuo never cared about his appearance. He looked and acted like a total slob.

She never imagined that if he actually cleaned himself up, he would be drop-dead gorgeous!

For a moment, Xu Min was overwhelmed by a complex, bitter feeling...

The sight of Xu Min completely ruined his mood. He turned to walk away.

”Hey, Qin Tuo!”

Chen Xiaohui suddenly called out.

She stepped in front of him, looking him up and down with suspicion.

”What are you doing shopping here? Everything in this store is high-end foreign design and incredibly expensive. Can you even afford any of it?”

Beside her, Xu Min couldn’t help but sneer in agreement.

”Heh, of course he can’t afford it! He probably just came here to try on free clothes!”

Chen Xiaohui nodded.

”You’re probably right. A single item in here would cost him several months’ salary!”

Qin Tuo snorted coldly.

”Whether I can afford it or not, I come and go as I please. It’s none of your damn business.”

Chen Xiaohui and Xu Min were both instantly furious.

Qin Tuo turned and walked deeper into the store, wanting nothing more to do with the two women.

Seeing how much Qin Tuo had changed, a flame of insane jealousy ignited in Xu Min’s heart!

She suddenly started yelling.

”What’s there to be so proud of, Qin Tuo? You’re just a pretty boy, a kept man! Nothing but a bastard who leeches off some rich girl!”

Xu Min’s shouting attracted the attention of the surrounding crowd.

The onlookers immediately began to point and whisper amongst themselves.

”Oh my god, so he’s a kept man. No wonder he’s so handsome!”

”Yeah, and a top-tier one at that. Even my heart is skipping a beat!”

”Hmph, what’s so great about a pretty boy? If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s a man who lives off a woman.”

Hearing these comments, Qin Tuo’s brow furrowed.

”Why don’t you shut your filthy mouth? I could sue you for slander, you know.”

”Heh, am I wrong? You’re nothing but a useless bum who lives off a woman!”

Xu Min sneered as she walked over and, without any warning, spat on Qin Tuo’s shoe.

”What the hell are you doing?”

Qin Tuo didn’t manage to dodge. Staring at the disgusting gob of spit on his designer shoe, he felt a surge of anger.

The crowd of onlookers at the entrance was also shocked.

No one had expected Xu Min to pull such a shameless stunt.

”Qin Tuo, let’s get going... Huh? What happened?”

Chen Man Ni, having just finished paying, walked over and immediately noticed something was wrong with Qin Tuo’s expression.

Her eyes fell on his brand-new, polished leather shoes, now marred by a disgusting glob of spit.

”Who did this?”

Chen Man Ni’s face was cold as ice as she stared at the two women.

Xu Min instinctively flinched, not daring to make a sound.

Seeing her reaction, Chen Man Ni sneered.

”Now! Immediately! You’re going to wipe that clean... or I’ll show you what happens when you mess with me!”

Chen Man Ni’s voice was cold and emotionless.

Qin Tuo was slightly surprised and glanced at Chen Man Ni’s profile.

’This girl is usually so playful, but when she gets angry, she’s actually a total badass!’

Xu Min’s face turned ghastly pale. Her first instinct was to talk back.

But then she remembered who Chen Man Ni was—someone she couldn’t afford to provoke.

But with so many people behind her watching the drama unfold...

The thought of kneeling to wipe Qin Tuo’s shoe was worse than death!

She stammered, trying to steel herself.

”You... D-Don’t think you can bully people just because you’re some rich young miss. I won’t fall for it.”

Her tone was forceful, but she didn’t dare to look Chen Man Ni in the eye.

Chen Man Ni laughed in fury. She stepped forward, her eyes boring into Xu Min.

”I’ll say it one more time: get down and wipe it off. Don’t test my patience. Piss me off, and I’ll give you a slap you’ll never forget!”

An intimidating, domineering aura of someone in a position of power radiated from Chen Man Ni.

Xu Min trembled, so scared she couldn’t utter a single word.

The onlookers were also shocked!

’What a formidable woman...’

Most, however, were looking at Qin Tuo with strange expressions.

What kind of charm did this man possess to make such a top-tier, domineering heiress defend him so fiercely?

Qin Tuo, for his part, remained silent, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.

Xu Min finally relented, sighing internally.

She knew Chen Man Ni wasn’t bluffing about hitting her, and if she did, there would be no recourse.

Given the Chen Family’s power, the Zhao Family would never dare to stand up for her.

”I... I’ll wipe it...”

Xu Min mumbled, her voice barely a whisper.

”Then hurry up!”

Chen Man Ni snapped, making Xu Min flinch again.

She squeezed her eyes shut, pulled out a tissue, and slowly crouched down, not daring to meet Qin Tuo’s gaze.

Chen Xiaohui suddenly rushed forward from behind and grabbed Xu Min.

”Miss, this is all my fault. Let me wipe it.”

”Oh, how noble of you...”

Chen Man Ni looked at Chen Xiaohui in surprise.

But in the next instant, her gaze turned so sharp that it made Chen Xiaohui stumble back two steps in fear.

”Do you have any right to speak here? Trying to be a hero? Why don’t you take a look in the mirror and see what you’re worth! Is my man someone just anyone can mess with? Whoever made the mess will be the one to clean it up!”

Her tone had become utterly ruthless, tinged with a murderous aura.

WAAAH!

Unable to bear the pressure, Xu Min burst into tears, wailing loudly.

While crying, she started playing the victim.

”Help, I’m being bullied! The rich young miss is using her power to bully me!”

The crowd of onlookers couldn’t help but point and murmur.

”Which family is that girl from? She’s so fierce! Even I’m a little scared of her!”

”Heh, didn’t that woman bring it on herself? Who told her to spit on him?”

”Exactly! She has no class. I’d be furious too if that happened to me. The beautiful lady is completely in the right.”

Seeing Xu Min trying to fish for sympathy, Chen Man Ni paid her no mind.

She strode forward coldly and sent a slap flying across her face.

SLAP!