My husband Can Cultivate

Chapter 618: People You Can’t Afford to Mess With

The security manager stood frozen on the spot. This Manager Liao was new and didn’t recognize Yang Qi, but the security manager certainly did. This guy is from the Star Shining Society!

Even Ye Feng, the president of the Star Shining Society, had to obey this man. To oppose him was to have a death wish. And now, this Manager Liao was actually planning to break his limbs and hand him over to some young master? The man is completely insane!

The other guards trembled with fear, genuinely afraid that Yang Qi would kill them all in a fit of rage. They had no doubt he was capable of it.

Yang Qi sneered. "Break my limbs? Very good. You’ve got guts."

BOOM!

The security manager felt as if he’d been struck by lightning on a clear day. This lord is furious!

"What are you all standing around for, letting this brat act so arrogant? Get him! Break his limbs! I want him to be in so much pain he’ll wish he were dead!" Manager Liao screamed, still oblivious to the gravity of the situation.

"On account of my good relationship with your boss, I’ll spare your lives," Yang Qi said. "You may be spared death, but you won’t escape a harsh punishment. Do as he said: break his limbs and throw him out."

Manager Liao was dumbfounded. What is this nonsense?

"Yes, sir!"

Before Manager Liao could process what was happening, he was pinned to the ground by several guards. The security manager was furious—not at Yang Qi, but at Liao. If they had actually laid a hand on Yang Qi, forget keeping their jobs, they might have lost their lives. The entire Jingnan Prefecture was the Star Shining Society’s territory now. Even prestigious families like the Jingnan Royal Mansion, the Kong Family, and the Chen Family all answered to the Society.

"Are you crazy? You’ve got the wrong person! Get him!" Manager Liao yelled.

"We’ve got the right person. We’re getting you," the security manager said, glaring coldly at Manager Liao. "You’ll pick a fight with anyone, won’t you? You nearly got us all killed!"

The security manager personally took action, breaking Manager Liao’s limbs. A wave of lingering fear washed over him.

"Tell your boss that next time, he should hire a smarter manager, not an idiot like this one. I gave him several chances, but he didn’t know what was good for him and even chased me down." Yang Qi gave the security manager one last look before turning to leave.

Only then did the security manager finally breathe a sigh of relief, thankful that they hadn’t been implicated. Otherwise, their fate would have been dire.

"Drag him out," the security manager ordered with a wave of his hand. The guards complied, though they were still confused.

"Boss, who was that guy?" one of them asked.

"The big boss of the Star Shining Society," the security manager whispered. "Don’t you dare spread that around. He prefers to keep a low profile."

"My god!"

Upon hearing this, a few of the guards walked over and gave the downed Manager Liao a few more kicks for good measure, leaving him completely dazed. Only then did it finally start to sink in for Liao: Yang Qi was a terrifying existence he could never afford to provoke. I just took a stroll past the Ghost Gate.

After dealing with Manager Liao, the security manager called Jia Mengxue to explain what had happened.

"Is that so? I’ll be right over!"

Jia Mengxue had already heard about Yang Qi’s exploits in Sea City. Others might not know the details, but she was the true queen of business, and her intelligence network was formidable. She knew that Yang Qi had not only slain a Golden Eagle on a remote mountain but had also helped Sea City avert a catastrophe. This is a man I must absolutely keep on my good side. It will be hugely beneficial for my future business ambitions.

Meanwhile, Yang Qi had already walked into the venue. The grand reception hall was aglow with flashing neon lights while a pianist played a melodious tune, gradually soothing the mood of the guests. People milled about with glasses of red wine, making new acquaintances and greeting old friends. The atmosphere was quite lively.

Perhaps it was her nature, but Li Qingyan always seemed to be a magnet for admirers. The moment she appeared, she became the center of attention, a fact due as much to her identity as her beauty. As the General Manager of Qifei Group, she was surrounded by people hoping to do business or secure distribution rights for the group’s new medicine.

Li Qingyan handled them all with grace and poise, but occasionally, she wished Yang Qi would appear by her side to deflect a drink offer or shoo away a few men with ill intentions.

However, when she glanced toward the entrance, Yang Qi was still nowhere to be seen. He’s just parking the car, right? She had no idea how much had transpired outside.

Just then, Gu Lingshan entered with his driver. His eyes immediately landed on Li Qingyan, and he stood mesmerized for a full minute. Beautiful! She’s like the bright moon surrounded by a host of stars. Absolutely stunning!

He could barely contain his surging excitement. This world is so unfair. Not only did heaven bless her with such beauty, but it also gave her incredible talent and family background. Only a woman like that is worthy of me, Gu Lingshan.

As soon as Gu Lingshan entered, many people flocked to him. He, however, had no interest in them. His only desire was to get to Li Qingyan’s side and make her his.

Suddenly, Gu Lingshan’s eyes fell on the shabbily-dressed man in a white tracksuit who had just walked in. He couldn’t help but frown. That Manager Liao is a complete waste. He actually let that guy in!

Yang Qi saw that Li Qingyan was encircled by a crowd and decided not to approach. As long as no one’s hands started to wander, he was content to watch from a distance. However, whenever someone did try to subtly grope her, they would feel a jolt, as if from an electric shock, and quickly retract their hand. This was, of course, Yang Qi’s doing.

He found a seat, poured himself a glass of juice, and started to drink.

"Young Master Gu, what should we do about that kid?" the driver asked unhappily.

"Don’t worry. Once this reception is over, we’ll make him get on his knees and beg for mercy. I have more important matters to attend to right now." Gu Lingshan couldn’t be bothered with Yang Qi at the moment; his sole focus was on Li Qingyan.

"Understood."

Driver Jiang was displeased but had no choice. I can’t beat that guy in a fight, so I’ll just have to find a chance to humiliate him. But there’s no opportunity right now. He could only sit down, help himself to the delicious food, and bide his time.

Li Qingyan finally managed to extricate herself from the crowd and spotted Yang Qi sitting by himself. She couldn’t help but feel a pang of annoyance. You! You’re supposed to be my bodyguard. Why are you sitting so far away?

She started to walk over to him but was suddenly blocked by someone. A strong cloud of perfume washed over her, and Li Qingyan frowned involuntarily. She didn’t know about other women, but she intensely disliked it when men wore perfume.

"Ms. Li, you look truly beautiful today. Your radiance outshines every other woman here. It’s no exaggeration to say that you’ve completely captivated my heart. May I invite you for a drink?" the man said, offering what he clearly believed was a charming, gentlemanly smile.

His words were so cheesy that Li Qingyan shivered, goosebumps breaking out on her skin. Has this guy watched too many foreign movies?