The secretary glanced at Ning Zhi and Lu Xingheng, his gaze carrying an even stronger threat.
Several black-clad bodyguards stepped forward, clearly ready to act.
Si Fuqing brushed her jacket off with a smile. âAlright, Iâll go with you.â
Ning Zhiâs expression changed, gripping Si Fuqingâs sleeve tightly. âTeacher Si, you canât go!â
She had heard of the LI familyâs methods; they could make a popular star disappear in an instant.
They were just ordinary people. How could they possibly stand up against a family like the LIâs, which had been rooted in Sijiu City for a century?
Lu Xingheng glanced at the secretary through his sunglasses.
The LI family?
He had never heard of them.
If it were the Mo family, the JI family, or the Feng family, he might pay more attention.
But the LI family? Where did they come from?
âItâs alright,â Si Fuqing patted Ning Zhiâs hand, her expression nonchalant. âIâm just going as a guest, though I didnât bring any gifts, the LI family might think I donât have proper manner.â
The secretaryâs expression softened a bit. âMiss Si is sensible. As long as you come, President LI will be very pleased.â
Ning Zhiâs heart was in her throat. She tried to hold onto Si Fuqingâs hand, but Si Fuqing gently pushed her away, leaving Ning Zhi to watch helplessly as the LI familyâs bodyguards escorted her away.
âThis is bad!â Ning Zhi was frantic. âMr. Lu, we need to find the show crew quickly.â
But even the show crew probably wouldnât be able to stop the LI family.
âDonât worry,â Lu Xingheng said unusually. âDoctors like us can save lives and take them.â
Ning Zhi was bewildered. âWhat do you mean, doctors like you?â
Si Fuqing had already exited through the back door.
The path had been cleared by the LI family; not a single person was around.
She glanced at the surveillance camerasâthey were off.
Perfect.
It was easy for her to do some stretching
She stretched her wrists.
One of the bodyguards saw her stop and pushed her. âHurry up, donât keep President LI waiting.â
The secretary reminded him, âDonât hurt her.â
Si Fuqing looked at the hand on her shoulder and, in the next secondâ
âBang!â
The six-foot-three bodyguard was thrown over her shoulder to the ground with a thunderous crash.
The secretary was stunned. He hadnât expected Si Fuqing to fight back, let alone with such strength that she could throw a two-hundred-pound bodyguard.
He froze for a few seconds before reacting. âGrab her!â
But those few seconds were enough for Si Fuqing to act.
She moved with fierce and violent precision. The five bodyguards had no chance to fight back and were soon all on the ground, writhing in pain, unable to get up.
âPathetic.â Si Fuqing wiped her hands. âAnd you still have so much confidence. The LI family may have it, but your President LI does not.â
The secretary was terrified. He sat on the ground, trembling uncontrollably.
He hadnât even seen how Si Fuqing had taken down these burly bodyguards.
Was she really just an actress?
âOh, you did get one thing right,â Si Fuqing leaned down. âYour President LI isnât worth my time. But if the Duke of Muston invited me, I would consider it.â
Despite his extreme fear, the secretary laughed at this. âYou? The Duke of Muston inviting you? Who do you think you are?â
Who was the Duke of Muston?
If he wanted it, the throne could be his.
Even as a duke, the king still consulted him on the affairs of Muston.
And a mere actress thought she could aspire to join the royal family of Muston?
What a dream.
Meanwhile, Raphael paused in his steps.
As an evolved being, his hearing was exceptionally good, and he had caught that last sentence.
He hadnât even arrived yet, and someone already knew he was here?
Never mind, he liked to make an entrance.
Not being recognized was not his style.
Raphael followed the direction of the voice, striding confidently.
He turned several corners before arriving at the scene.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Seeing the chaos in front of him, he fell silent.
Was this a crime scene?
Should he turn around and leave?
The secretary noticed the sudden appearance of the young man, his expression changing. âWho are you?â
How could someone from the Western Continent be here?!
Judging by his attire, he was definitely not a regular civilian.
Raphael was surprised. âWerenât you calling me just now? You donât recognize me?â