Villain Is Bodyguard of Heroine’s Poisonous Stepmother

Chapter 110: Ye Chen’s Jealousy

“Upon hearing Li Zhong’s orders, the Li family’s bodyguards were about to forcefully escort Chen Luo and his companions out.

“Wait a moment,” came a female voice Chen Luo found vaguely familiar, prompting him to glance toward the approaching woman.

It was Gu Wanyu, crossing paths with her yet again. Gu Wanyu herself was taken aback upon spotting Chen Luo, immediately recognizing him from their previous encounter. Her memory of that day was vivid, having dreamt about Chen Luo repeatedly over the last few days, to the point where she had resolved to seek him out soon.

To unexpectedly meet him here was a surprise. Wasn’t Chen Luo just a humble waiter at the Rose Bar?

Confused about Chen Luo’s true status but seeing him in a bind, Gu Wanyu instinctively stepped in to help.

“Today is Li Ting’s big wedding day. It wouldn’t be nice to start a fight.”

Gu Wanyu intervened, her gaze lingering on Chen Luo for more than ten seconds. Worried that other might notice her interest, she shifted her attention away.

“There’s something off about this woman,” Zhao Yingxuan murmured sharply.

It’s often said that women understand each other best, and from Gu Wanyu’s gaze toward Chen Luo, Zhao Yingxuan sensed something was off.

“Hmph, have you seen what they’ve brought?” Li Zhong snorted dismissively.

This event was attended not just by Magic City’s high society but also by distinguished guests from other regions. With so many eyes on the situation, if he didn’t handle this, where would the Li family’s face be?

“Kick them out,” Li Zhong commanded furiously.

Li Zhong’s bodyguards, naturally following his orders rather than Gu Wanyu’s, advanced toward Chen Luo and his group. Witnessing Li Zhong’s rage, some bodyguards were eager to use excessive force to please him.

Elza’s eyes flashed with a cold light as she kicked the leading bodyguard away, then swiftly neutralized all of the Li family’s bodyguards. Despite being easily overpowered by Chen Luo and appearing vulnerable in front of him, dealing with these ordinary men was as effortless as an adult dealing with children for her. She laid down more than a dozen of them without them landing a single hit on her. Had killing been an option, these men would likely be dead.

Elza’s suspected identity as an assassin female heroine made her combat abilities undeniably strong.

“Is that it?” Chen Luo said, his tone dripping with sarcasm, effectively drawing Li Zhong’s anger.

“Chen Luo, consider the consequences of crossing the Li family. I won’t let this slide,” Li Zhong warned, his expression darkening as he glanced over the fallen men, dismissing them as worthless despite the money spent on them.

“Threatening me? You think I’d spare the Li family? We had no prior disputes, yet your Li family seems determined to seek its own death.”

“You’re the first to accuse my Li family of seeking death,” Li Zhong retorted, his gaze piercing.

Among the nation’s elite families, the Li family held a significant stature. Who else would dare confront him with such an accusation? Chen Luo was the only one, and Li Zhong was intent on not letting him off easily. If Chen Luo was still alive after this, it would be a humiliation to their Li family.

“Don’t worry, I’ll also be the last one,” Chen Luo remarked with a smile, hinting that there might not be a Li family to concern themselves with in the future.

“Let’s go inside,” he continued, leading Zhao Yingxuan and Xiao Qingxue confidently into the venue.

Li Zhong, despite his stern expression, did not intervene. With the Li family’s bodyguards defeated and sprawled on the ground, there was no one left to stop them.

“Throw them out, all of them, and take these failures with them,” Li Zhong bellowed furiously.

The wreath and hell money were discarded, including the bodyguards Elza had taken down. No one dared approach the enraged Li Zhong, and even the high-society guests attending the wedding fell silent.

“Who is that young man daring to oppose the Li family?”

“Who knows? I’ve never seen him before. But Xiao Qingxue is standing behind him, and isn’t that Zhao Yingxuan next to her?”

“The young man’s identity is no small matter. It looks like we need to warn our family’s youth not to provoke him, lest we invite trouble upon ourselves.”

Chen Luo’s identity piqued the curiosity of many. Anyone willing to oppose the Li family must be either insane or truly forbinable. He warranted further investigation.

“Provoking the Li family to this extent doesn’t serve our interests,” Zhao Yingxuan murmured to Chen Luo.

“True, it doesn’t align with our interests, but it does put me in a rather good mood,” Chen Luo replied.

There was bound to be some trouble. The Li family would definitely go al out against Yongqiang Group and himself from now on, aiming to suppress his industries.

However, even the Li family couldn’t cause significant trouble for Chen Luo. Should they dare engage in underhanded tactics, Chen Luo was prepared to outmaneuver them with even dartier plays. While the Li family might have an upper hand in an open confrontation, they were no match for Chen Luo when it came to tricks and fighting in the shadows.

If Chen Luo was truly provoked, he was ready to trade for formidable artificial beings from the system and unleash havoc upon the Li family.

“That guy is looking our way.”

Chen Luo noticed Ye Chen spying on them.

Feeling Chen Luo’s scrutinizing gaze, Ye Chen’s grip tightened, crushing the armrest of his chair.

The sight of Chen Luo and Xiao Qingxue standing close together stirred an intense frustration within him, nearly pushing him to the edge as he struggled to maintain his composure, his teeth grinding together in irritation.

Ye Chen’s lingering affection for Xiao Qingxue was undeniable, yet the accusation of murdering Xiao Yongqiang had irreparably damaged their relationship, turning them into sworn enemies.

While Xiao Qingxue once merely ignored him, at least there was a slim chance, but now he had no chance. Unless he cleared his name and proved that he didn’t kill Xiao Yongqiang, Ye Chen stood no chance at reconciliation. But that was as difficult as ascending to heaven. If there was evidence, the Li family and Wang family wouldn’t had to find a scapegoat to take the blame for him.

“I’ll make sure he meets my father,” Xiao Qingxue declared, her gaze icily sweeping over Ye Chen.

“Ye Chen has feelings for you, doesn’t he? Kiss me, let’s provoke him,” Chen Luo suggested with a playful whisper in Xiao Qingxue’s ear.

Xiao Qingxue didn’t even pause before pressing her lips to Chen Luo’s. After all, they had already shared and done more intimate things together, so a kiss seemed minor by comparison.

The wine glass in Ye Chen’s hand shattered, his eyes filled with icy murderous intent as he glared at Chen Luo. Witnessing Xiao Qingxue initiating a kiss with Chen Luo ignited a fierce jealousy in Ye Chen, a jealousy so intense it threatened to consume him. This was an affection Ye Chen longed for but could never achive, yet Chen Luo had effortlessly won it.

“Chen Luo, you’ve got Xiao Qingxue through deception. You’re the one who killed her father. I swear, one day, I’ll reclaim her,” Ye Chen vowed silently to himself.

He suspected Chen Luo was linked to Xiao Yongqiang’s death, yet without evidence, he couldn’t confront Xiao Qingxue. Even if he did explain, she now placed her trust in Chen Luo, not him.

“Xiao Qingxue, you foolish woman.”

While Ye Chen’s feelings for Xiao Qingxue lingered, her significance in his heart had diminished.

Once, he dreamt of marrying her, but now, his desires were reduced to mere possession, to satisfy an unfulfilled wish from his past. Xiao Qingxue, now belonging to Chen Luo, was no longer the pristine, untouchable CEO. She was unworthy of his proposal.

The thought of Xiao Qingxue’s first time being with Chen Luo unleashed an uncontrollable wave of jealousy in Ye Chen.