"Little Girl! Was it you who just said I wasn't paying?"
Rogue Jiang took several steps forward, not even sparing a glance for Old Man Hao, who had fallen to the ground.
"I said it. Paying after a meal is only right and proper. Is there a problem?"
Chen Er'ya stared at Rogue Jiang without yielding an inch.
"Oh? Only right and proper?"
Rogue Jiang laughed. The two men behind him laughed as well.
"Ask him whether I should pay for my meal."
Rogue Jiang pointed at Old Man Hao on the ground, staring at Chen Er'ya with unbridled arrogance.
"Miss, this old man appreciates your kindness. But I willingly treated Master Jiang to the meal. It has nothing to do with Master Jiang."
Old Man Hao struggled to his feet from the ground.
"Did you hear that?"
Rogue Jiang slowly walked forward, a trace of cruelty on his face as he looked at Chen Er'ya.
Just as he was about to approach, Chen Ping'an stood up.
"Don't take another step forward. One more step, and you'll bear the consequences yourself!"
There was not much emotion in Chen Ping'an's voice, yet it made Rogue Jiang halt in his tracks at once.
He looked at Chen Ping'an, uncertain and suspicious.
From his perspective, Chen Ping'an looked young, but judging by his attire and bearing, he was clearly no ordinary person. His sudden rise and words only confirmed that impression.
Which Lineage's Young Master was this?
That was the first thought that flashed through Rogue Jiang's mind.
"Boss!"
One of the rogues behind him tugged at Rogue Jiang's clothes. He had clearly been frightened by Chen Ping'an's bearing as well and had sensed that something was wrong.
On the other side, the rogue who had been swaggering so arrogantly moments ago seemed