Chapter 2: Chapter 2: The God of War Appears, The Villain is Going Mad
The entire room fell silent.
What's going on?
What the hell is going on!?
For three years, Lu Chengwen had been pestering Leng Qingqiu like a leech, using every means possible to keep any men around her at bay, all for the sake of winning her over.
And during these three years, every time the topic of the marriage contract with Lu Chengwen came up, Leng Qingqiu would explode with a fierce determination to resist to the death.
But today, the tables have turned?
Lu Chengwen doesn't want to marry anymore, and Leng Qingqiu agrees instead?
Lu Chengwen has completely lost it!
He turned his head, shocked, and looked at Leng Qingqiu.
Thinking to himself:
[Big sister, what are you doing? Agreeing to the engagement, what the hell is that? Big sister, you're part of Long Aotian's harem! You're supposed to go lick Long Aotian's boots! If you keep this up, Long Aotian is going to beat me to death!]
[That guy has been scheming to get close to you, just to play the pig to eat the tiger, to show off at the critical moment, to make you and your family have a good impression of him.]
[Then it's your turn to offer yourself to him, and your family's fortune will be his. You need to follow the script properly!]
Leng Qingqiu looked at Lu Chengwen with a cold smile.
You want to break off the engagement?
Have you asked me?
You've been annoying me for three years, and now you want to clear things up just like that, and you're sure I'll join some bodyguard's harem.
Today, I'm going to annoy you!
I want to see how that so-called Long Aotian is going to pull me into his harem!
Also, suddenly being able to hear Lu Chengwen's inner monologue shocked Leng Qingqiu, and it seemed that Lu Chengwen knew a lot of bizarre things.
Although she didn't know what he was up to, for now, making sure all his goals were thwarted was definitely the best option.
The adults from both families started chatting enthusiastically, excitedly discussing how the two would hold their wedding, how their life would unfold, and who would take care of the grandchildren...
Lu Chengwen pulled Leng Qingqiu aside and said anxiously, "Qingqiu, are you not feeling well today?"
Leng Qingqiu snorted, "I think you're the one who's not feeling well."
Lu Chengwen tried to calm down, "Alright, alright, let's not argue. It's just that we can't go through with this engagement, we need to change it, really."
Leng Qingqiu felt victorious.
For three years, she had no way to deal with this scoundrel.
He was shameless, clingy, and had no dignity, using any despicable means necessary.
She was really getting sick of him.
Now, seeing him sweating and panicking, Leng Qingqiu felt an exhilarating sense of triumph.
Sister is going to put you in your place, you jerk!
Lu Chengwen: "Qingqiu, are you agreeing because of pressure from the elders? Think about it, am I annoying?"
"Annoying."
"Disgusting?"
"Disgusting."
"Repulsive?"
"Super repulsive."
"Then why do you still want to get engaged to me?"
"Because I do."
Lu Chengwen looked at her in shock, suddenly feeling like he didn't know this woman as well as he thought.
By now, the two families had reached an agreement and excitedly ushered the two to a small garden.
Lu Chengwen's mind was in a daze the entire time.
Standing on the stage with Leng Qingqiu, his mind was still racing:
[This is a disaster! In a few minutes, Long Aotian is going to rush out, break my legs, and take Leng Qingqiu away.]
[Is this an unavoidable calamity for me? Even though I know the direction of future events, is it inevitable that I can't do anything about it?]
[Leng Qingqiu is acting so strange! Didn't she used to hate me? What's going on today?]
Leng Qingqiu narrowed her eyes, listening to Lu Chengwen's thoughts, and was even more shocked!
This guy, not only can I hear his thoughts, but he also "knows the direction of future events"?
Long Aotian... will he really stand up and oppose this?
The emcee was very excited, "Ladies and gentlemen, I have been entrusted by the Lu and Leng families to announce a major news today! The eldest son of the Lu family, Lu Chengwen, and the eldest daughter of the Leng family, Leng Qingqiu, will hold their engagement ceremony on the tenth of next month..."
"I object!"
At this moment, a security guard walked out from the crowd, the main male lead of this story—Long Aotian.
The emcee glanced at him, "Someone, take this lowly security guard away!"
Lu Chengwen's legs turned to jelly at the sight of Long Aotian.
He couldn't help but take a step back.
Leng Qingqiu looked at Lu Chengwen, her heart filled with shock.
He really predicted it!
Long Aotian walked up to the emcee, who tried to push him away, but was instead thrown off the stage by him.
Leng Qingqiu glared at him, "Long Aotian, what are you doing?"
Long Aotian grabbed Leng Qingqiu's shoulders, "Qingqiu, please rest assured, I will never allow anyone to force you. Your destiny should be in your own hands."
To be honest, if this were following the original plot, with Lu Chengwen being shameless and clingy, the Lu family using their influence to pressure, and her own parents willing to go along with this marriage of convenience... at this moment, Long Aotian stepping forward would have made Leng Qingqiu very surprised and touched.
This bodyguard had shown exceptional skill and bravery in an accident a few days ago, which indeed made her look at him in a new light.
That's why she specially recruited him to be her personal bodyguard, and over the past few days, her impression of him had been constantly refreshed and improved.
But with Lu Chengwen's psychological preparation beforehand, the flavor had completely changed.
Leng Qingqiu now only felt that this guy had been scheming to get close to her, coveting her family's wealth, sinister and disgusting, even more so than Lu Chengwen!
Leng Qingqiu pushed his hands away, "Long Aotian, you're just my bodyguard, my family matters are none of your concern."
"Qingqiu, I know your worries. Don't worry, with me here today, no one can force you into a marriage alliance."
Lu Chengwen nodded.
[Of course, you're so awesome!]
[You must have a lot more righteous words to say, right? Go ahead, let it all out. As the God of War, you need to let everyone know you stand on the side of justice.]
[Please, start your performance!]
Long Aotian turned around and addressed all the guests loudly:
"The prestigious four major families of Snow City, instead of making profits through legitimate means, actually rely on sacrificing a girl's happiness for an alliance of interests! Do you have any sense of shame? Do you really care about Qingqiu's happiness?"
Lu Chengwen clapped for Long Aotian from behind.
[Bravo! Qingqiu, it's your turn, cry for me!]
[He's said it so eloquently, it's unreasonable if you're not moved, really, cry!]
Leng Qingqiu looked at Lu Chengwen, her cold eyes reflecting the flames of humiliated anger.
Lu Chengwen, seeing Leng Qingqiu's fierce gaze, awkwardly put his hands down and pretended to look elsewhere.
Long Aotian continued, "Uncle Leng, Aunt Leng, Qingqiu is your own daughter, do you really have the heart to push her into a pit of fire? What kind of scum Lu Chengwen is, everyone in Snow City knows, right? Marrying your daughter to such a scumbag, do you really not feel any heartache or regret?"
Leng Qingqiu angrily scolded, "My affairs are none of your business as a bodyguard! You're fired! Please leave now."
Long Aotian was also dumbfounded.
Huh!?
Why... does it seem... a bit off?
This isn't how things should develop!
At this moment, the surrounding voices rose.
"Who is this guy? Why is he so unruly?"
"The family is holding a happy event, why is he causing trouble! He looks like a pervert, with that demeanor still coveting the eldest daughter of the Leng family?"
"Take a piss and look at yourself, buddy!"
"Wow, this guy's demeanor looks so greasy!"
Lu Chengwen was extremely nervous.
[Why are you shouting so loudly? Once he's gathered enough hatred, he's going to make his move!]
[Everyone, calm down!]
At this moment, a burly man from the Lu family rushed up and grabbed Long Aotian by the collar, "Kid, today is our young master Lu's big day, looking for trouble, huh? See this? Ever seen a fist as big as a sandbag?"
Long Aotian sneered.
A mere mortal, I could take your life with just a flick of my finger.
Long Aotian closed his eyes and raised his head: My first battle to make a name for myself is about to begin!
Honor! Dignity! Beauty!
From this moment on—they're all mine!
Long Aotian took a deep breath, suddenly opened his eyes, his kingly aura radiating all around him, "Since you want to fight, then let me show you what it means for the God of War to return! Today, I will... huh!?"
With a thud, the big guy in front of him disappeared.
Looking down, the big guy had been tackled to the ground by Lu Chengwen.
The big guy struggled to get up and fight Long Aotian, but Lu Chengwen held him down tightly, the two of them rolling into a heap.
"Good brother! Calm down! Calm down!" Lu Chengwen hurriedly tried to soothe him.
He had to soothe him!
This was today's first sacrifice to the protagonist, the protagonist would take him out with one move, and then break his legs.
Lu Chengwen didn't want the protagonist to break his legs!
Lu Chengwen was on the verge of tears, "Good brother, it's not worth it, it's not worth it... for my sake..."
The guy was stunned for a moment, "Young Master Lu, you consider me a brother?"
Lu Chengwen, after struggling with him for a while, was already tired, panting as he said, "Yes, good brother, for life."
The guy was moved to tears, "Young Master Lu, with your status, you consider me a brother! Today, I will help you take care of this guy!"
Long Aotian excitedly shouted, "Alright! Come on! Make your move!"
Lu Chengwen held the guy down, gritting his teeth, "If you're my brother, don't move!"
Sure enough, the guy immediately stopped moving.
Leng Qingqiu shouted angrily, "Long Aotian! Have you had enough? Get out! I'm telling you to get out!"
Long Aotian was extremely shocked.
"Qingqiu, is the Lu family threatening you? Don't worry, the Lu family is nothing but ants in my eyes."
Leng Qingqiu was frustrated to the point of internal injury.
This dialogue is too cheesy!
"Long Aotian, you've been fired, you can collect three months' salary, leave now, I don't want to say another word to you."
Long Aotian "understood."
Qingqiu is being threatened by the Lu family, she doesn't know I'm the God of War returned, she's afraid I'll be hurt by the Lu family's power, so she's pretending to break up with me, sacrificing herself to protect me!
So touching!
My woman truly has a sense of responsibility!
Not only him, but even Lu Chengwen thought so now.
Inwardly collapsing:
[Big sister! You don't need to protect him like this, I'm very obedient, I definitely won't cause you any trouble!]
[I beg you, please go with him, the best future plot would be without me, I really can't afford to mess with you guys!]
Leng Qingqiu looked at Lu Chengwen lying on the ground, still pinning down a weeping security guard, and suddenly found him quite comical.
Over the years, she hadn't discovered any merits in this person, but today, his anxious and flustered appearance somehow seemed quite amusing and endearing.
Leng Qingqiu rarely smiled, "Brother Chengwen, get up."
Long Aotian turned to look at Lu Chengwen, his eyes murderous.
Lu Chengwen was startled.
[Damn! No way! Even this can make him hate me? I didn't do anything!]
At this moment, a large group of bodyguards rushed over from a distance.
"Brothers! Someone is trying to steal our young master Lu's woman! Get him!"
A group of men wielding security batons charged towards them.
Lu Chengwen was stunned.
He's the God of War!
You guys are just experience points for him, don't add to my troubles!
Once he's done with you, my chivalrous and tender thighs won't be safe!
[Heavens! Earth! Is this dungeon really that hard to clear?!]