Chapter 164: What a Performance
Shen Qianqian puffed out her chest and declared haughtily, “If you know what’s good for you, you’ll let us go. I’m the daughter of the Shen Group. If you dare to do anything to me or Brother Lin Xuan, my dad won’t let you off easily.”
Lin Xuan inwardly clicked his tongue.
What an act.
Facing such a brave woman, other men might be moved, but he wasn’t some inexperienced kid anymore.
This trick didn’t work on him.
The gangster leader sneered, “Oh, here comes another one who doesn’t know their own strength. Little beauty, I wasn’t scared into being like this.”
The gangster leader stroked his chin as he sized up Shen Qianqian.
“Your necklace, earrings, bracelet, your whole look screams money. Since you’ve come knocking on our door, don’t blame us.”
The gangster leader shouted orders, “Take care of this woman first, and strip her of all her valuables!”
Several gangsters rushed forward, reaching for Shen Qianqian’s bracelet.
“Get lost, don’t touch me!” Shen Qianqian struggled, “All of you get away from me!”
“Bitch!”
The gangster leader suddenly grabbed Shen Qianqian’s hair and pulled it back, “Bitch, you’re still resisting?”
“Slap!”
The gangster leader slapped Shen Qianqian across the face.
Shen Qianqian’s eyes watered.
From childhood to now, this was the first time she’d been hit.
Shen Qianqian bit her lips in委屈.
When she looked towards Lin Xuan and saw his handsome face, she started to feel all fluttery inside again.
For Brother Lin Xuan, enduring this beating was worth it.
Shen Qianqian said firmly, “Brother Lin Xuan is my friend. No matter what you do to me, I will never let you lay a hand on him.”
“My bodyguards will find me soon. When they do, you’ll be in trouble. You’re committing a crime right now. If my bodyguards catch you, you won’t have a good end!”
“Little beauty, you’re quite fiery, aren’t you? Alright, I’ll wait. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a woman as interesting as you.”
The gangster leader pulled out a knife and pointed it at Shen Qianqian’s face.
“Look at that smooth skin, you’re quite the pretty little thing. Tell me, would it be good to scratch your pretty little face?”
Shen Qianqian widened her eyes, “No, no way, you can’t do this to me! My dad will never let you go!”
“Hahaha, we brothers are really curious to see how your dad will deal with us.”
The gangster leader pressed the sharp edge of the knife against Shen Qianqian’s face.
Lin Xuan remained unmoved.
He had already observed that these gangsters appeared fierce on the surface towards Shen Qianqian, but were actually hesitant.
If they truly wanted to rob her, they wouldn’t be so timid.
Lin Xuan stood with his hands in his pockets, watching the show continue.
“Little beauty, remember, stay still or I can’t guarantee the knife won’t cut your face.”
Shen Qianqian secretly glanced at Lin Xuan, furrowing her brow in confusion.
Why was Brother Lin Xuan acting so indifferent, as if it had nothing to do with him?
Her original plan was for Brother Lin Xuan to rush out and fight these bandits. A bandit would stab towards Brother Lin Xuan, and she would block the knife to save him.
That way, she could rightfully become Brother Lin Xuan’s savior.
But
Brother Lin Xuan completely ignored her plan.
“Little sister, cherish your pretty little face well,” the gangster leader’s face was full of mischievous delight.
Lin Xuan couldn’t help but criticize mentally.
So much unnecessary talk.
No wonder these guys were hired to put on a show. If real robbers and kidnappers acted like these gangsters, they’d have been caught countless times by now.
Lin Xuan took out a small bag of sunflower seeds from the bag he was carrying and leisurely cracked them open.
Shen Qianqian gave the gangster leader a meaningful look, and he understood. Suddenly raising his hand, he stabbed the knife fiercely towards Shen Qianqian.
Shen Qianqian’s eyes lit up; the chance to get hurt had arrived!
Shen Qianqian placed her hand in front of her face.
The knife pierced into her arm.
“Ahhhhhh—”
Shen Qianqian screamed in pain as blood gushed out wildly from her hand.
Lin Xuan shook his head.
Shen Qianqian, you’re really going all out, just for a performance.
“Pfft—”
The gangster leader pulled the knife out from Shen Qianqian’s arm again.
A mocking smile tugged at the corner of Lin Xuan’s lips.
Now it’s about time I step in, otherwise Shen Qianqian’s bodyguards will appear soon.
Lin Xuan stepped towards those gangsters.
Shen Qianqian’s eyes shone brightly.
Is Brother Lin Xuan stepping up because he can’t bear to see her injured, protecting her?
Does Brother Lin Xuan have feelings for her?
Shen Qianqian’s heart raced with excitement.
The gangster leader spoke disdainfully, “You think you’re here to play hero? Huh, with your puny arms and legs, you actually dare to play hero? Overestimating yourself!”
Shen Qianqian feigned worry, “Brother Lin Xuan, don’t worry about me, I’m fine…”
Lin Xuan didn’t even spare Shen Qianqian a glance.
He kept his eyes fixed on the kidnappers.
“I’m not here to play hero,” Lin Xuan chuckled lightly, “I just learned a few new martial arts moves and wanted to practice on you guys.”
Lin Xuan walked up to the gangster leader and kicked him flying away with one foot.
The gangster leader’s back slammed heavily into a broken water tank.
“Clang.” The broken water tank shattered.
“Cough cough cough.” The gangster leader clutched his chest and coughed up several mouthfuls of blood.
Lin Xuan stomped his foot onto the gangster leader’s chest.
“Remember to stick to legitimate jobs in the future.”
The gangster leader gritted his teeth and yelled loudly, “What are you guys standing around for? Aren’t you going to attack?”
The remaining five gangsters swarmed forward.
At this moment, three of Shen Qianqian’s bodyguards arrived, “Miss, are you alright?”
Shen Qianqian covered her arm and shook her head painfully, “I’m fine.”
“Hurry, go save Brother Lin Xuan, quickly!” Shen Qianqian urged anxiously.
Those gangsters, seeing the tall, sunglasses-wearing bodyguards, weren’t too afraid in their hearts.
These bodyguards were on their side.
It was just for show; they wouldn’t hurt them.
The gangsters sneered, “We have five people here. Do you think you can take us down? Haha, laughable.”
“Then let’s try,” the three bodyguards went straight for the gangsters, wanting to take them out quickly.
Lin Xuan frowned, “You don’t need to interfere.”
Shen Qianqian spoke up, “Brother Lin Xuan, don’t worry. They’re all professional bodyguards from the Shen family. Let them handle it. Don’t concern yourself.”
After speaking, she turned around and ordered, “Hurry, make sure none of them harm a single hair on Brother Lin Xuan’s head, understand?”
Lin Xuan glanced at Shen Qianqian with a frown, too lazy to explain.
He moved like a ghost among the gangsters.
In no time,
“Bang!”
“Bang bang bang!”
One after another, the gangsters were punched by Lin Xuan and flew backward like kites with their strings cut, crashing heavily onto the ground, kicking up a large cloud of dust.
Lin Xuan fought like a madman.
Even Shen Qianqian’s bodyguards weren’t spared.
In a short while, the ground was littered with people lying there, clutching their chests in pain.
The only surviving bodyguard quietly stepped back several steps.
