Quick Transmigration: The Villain Is Too Pampered and Alluring - Chapter 389

He Xu was drenched in soup, completely stunned… Across from him, Luo Linlang’s eyes widened in shock and admiration.

He Xu finally came to his senses and cursed, “You b1tch—”

Bang! His words were cut short. Sheng Nuan yanked him down by the neck and slammed his head onto the table. Bl00d poured from his nose immediately.

The other two saw this and tried to rush forward, but Sheng Nuan sent two plates flying. They hit them square in the nose, and both men collapsed to the ground, clutching their faces and howling.

Only after slamming He Xu’s head twice more on the table did Sheng Nuan let go.

“A perfectly good meal ruined by this century-grade greaseball. How unlucky.”

She picked up a handkerchief and wiped her hands. Turning to Luo Linlang, she said, “This is really such a killjoy. Let’s leave it at that for today, Miss Luo. I’ll treat you another day.”

Luo Linlang quickly pressed her lips together, struggling not to burst into laughter, and looked at Sheng Nuan with extreme admiration, “Next time I’ll treat you, Miss Sheng. I’ll treat you.”

Now she finally understood why Xu Yunqian insisted he didn’t match with Sheng Nuan, and why he seemed so wary whenever he mentioned her.

Really, a beautiful rose always has its thorns…

Sheng Nuan and Luo Linlang headed downstairs together. Just then, a few people in military uniforms were coming up the stairs. The man leading them saw Sheng Nuan, blinked in surprise, then nodded, “Miss Sheng.”

It was Xu Zhengqing’s adjutant, Ma Shuo.

Sheng Nuan smiled and nodded back, “Adjutant Ma.”

Ma Shuo’s men stepped aside to let Sheng Nuan and Luo Linlang pass. After the two ladies left, they continued upstairs, only to see He Xu and his companions staggering out, clutching their faces.

“Those two bitches… find me… ah… who’s the blind fool…”

He Xu stumbled into Ma Shuo, reflexively about to swear, but when he saw it was Ma Shuo, his expression changed instantly, “Adjutant Ma, haha, fancy meeting you here.”

Ma Shuo glanced back in the direction Sheng Nuan and Luo Linlang had gone, paused, and asked, “Young Master He, were you perhaps referring to those two ladies just now?”

He Xu was overjoyed, “That’s right, you saw them. Where—”

Before he finished, He Xu hit the floor.

Ma Shuo stepped on He Xu’s face, his tone ice-cold, “Daring to disrespect the Marshal’s cousin, I don’t even need to report this to the Marshal to deal with you!”

Moments later, He Xu and his men were thrown out of the restaurant… each of them holding a broken leg, wailing miserably.

A young attendant rushed forward in shock, “Young Master, who hurt you?”

He Xu gritted his teeth, his face pale, lips trembling, “Shut up, get me home, hurry… take me home!”

Frightened, the attendant said no more and hurriedly called over a parked car, “Quick, quick, get the Young Master home. No, to the hospital first. Let’s go to the hospital…”

Nearby, a car had just pulled up. A young man in a black Tang suit, with fine features, glanced at the trio’s sorry state before heading into the restaurant. He asked the person next to him, “Who are they? They look so pathetic.”

His subordinate immediately stepped forward, “Ninth Master, you don’t recognize him? That’s the son of the Sesame Oil King He family.”

Cui Jiulang raised an eyebrow, “Then how did he end up like that?”

The subordinate shook his head, indicating he did not know.

After all, in the vast Yunzhou City, a place teeming with hidden dragons and crouching tigers¹, who knows when you might cross someone you can’t afford to offend…

After a while, another subordinate came in and fawningly whispered to Cui Jiulang, “Ninth Master, I’ve asked around. That brat with the surname He was blind and offended the Marshal’s cousin. He was taught a lesson by Adjutant Ma, who serves under Marshal Xu.”

The Marshal’s cousin?

Cui Jiulang’s eyes lit up, “Sister Sheng?”

He already knew that the two people who saved him that day included the Xu family’s Second Young Master. The one by Second Young Master Xu’s side with the surname Sheng must be that famed cousin the Second Young Master refused to marry.

So that greasy fool offended Sister Sheng.

Cui Jiulang summoned the person beside him, “Keep an eye on that oily idiot. If he shows up again, let me know.”

His subordinate immediately complied.

After all, everyone knew that this Ninth Young Master was the youngest son beloved by the Green Gang’s leader Cui Hengbo…

Soon, the day of the Green Gang leader’s sixtieth birthday arrived.

The Green Gang had money and power. They anchored a cruise ship on the Yunmu River to host the birthday banquet and ball.

Sheng Nuan wore a goose-yellow gown with a large skirt. As she danced gracefully with Xu Yunqian on the dance floor, she drew the attention of everyone around them.

Only now did Xu Yunqian have to admit that his elder brother was really better a better teacher than him. Sheng Nuan had picked it up instantly and danced so well.

Cui Hengbo and Xu Zhengqing sat at the place of honor. Seeing Sheng Nuan and Xu Yunqian on the dance floor, Cui Hengbo laughed, “Second Young Master Xu and your family’s cousin are truly a match made in heaven.”

Next to him, Cui Jiulang muttered softly, “I don’t think he’s good enough for Sister Sheng…”

Cui Hengbo turned and scolded, “Insolent!”

Cui Jiulang grinned cheekily and immediately admitted fault, “I was talking nonsense. Second Young Master is a phoenix among men. Please don’t take offense, Marshal.”

Xu Zhengqing glanced at this beloved youngest son of Cui Hengbo and then calmly looked away.

Cui Jiulang was spoiled to the point of being lawless, but he still did not dare act up in front of Xu Zhengqing, who held the Yunmu Three Provinces in his hands. He clicked his tongue and obediently shut his mouth, then fixed his fervent gaze back on the dance floor.

Xu Zhengqing also looked over, his expression neutral.

Sheng Nuan, dressed in a goose-yellow long gown, wore exquisite but light makeup. As she danced with Xu Yunqian, her every glance and gesture exuded elegant refinement, projecting the air of a noble young lady of impeccable temperament.

Xu Zhengqing remained expressionless as he thought… probably no one would guess how promiscuous she could be in front of him.

After finishing the dance with Sheng Nuan, Xu Yunqian seized the moment when his elder brother wasn’t paying attention and slipped away.

Luo Linlang was also on the ship, so naturally, he went to find her.

After Cui Hengbo finished his birthday speech, everyone began mingling in small groups, chatting or dancing. The cruise ship echoed with music, laughter, and sparkling lights reflecting off the river’s surface—a scene of decadent splendor…

At that moment, a scream rang out. On the deck outside, chaos erupted.

“Ah, Ninth Master…”

“Stop, let go of our Ninth Master!”

On the deck, a man disguised as a waiter had taken Cui Jiulang hostage without warning. One arm locked around Cui Jiulang’s neck, a dagger pressed to his throat.

When Xu Zhengqing and Cui Hengbo came out, they saw that the man was already dragging Cui Jiulang toward the edge of the deck. Cui Hengbo’s face changed drastically as he hastily raised his hands, “Hero, please calm down.”

He spoke quickly, “I do not know how I, Cui Hengbo, have offended you. Whatever the reason, just say the word, and I will sincerely apologize and offer compensation. Please, don’t harm my son.”

Cui Jiulang gritted his teeth, wanting to struggle, but his neck was immediately cut open. Cui Hengbo was terrified, “Xiao Jiu, don’t move… Hero, we can talk this out.”

Xu Zhengqing spoke languidly, “If you hurt Young Master Cui, do you think you can leave here alive? If you want something, it would be better to sit down and discuss it properly.”

The man gritted his teeth, “I’m here for you, Xu Zhengqing. Release my sister, or I’ll kill Cui Jiulang…”

After speaking, he addressed Cui Hengbo, “I came to capture the Second Young Master Xu, but I couldn’t find him, so I grabbed your son instead. Gang Leader Cui, if you don’t want your son to die, have Xu Zhengqing let my sister go.”

Sister?

At once, everyone turned to look at Xu Zhengqing with eyes full of curiosity and gossip… After all, Marshal Xu was famously aloof with women, so how could someone be pursuing him over a sister?