"Third Miss Huo, please show our young madam some respect." With that, A Long released Huo Qiuya's hand.
Seeing more than a dozen bodyguards rush over, Huo Qiuya no longer dared make any rash moves.
But her tongue remained vicious. "Well, well, Luo Beishi! How dare you upset Brother Luo Bai! And you even made Grandpa refuse to give Uncle Luo the money! You ruthless bitch!"
Dressed in a purple princess dress, Huo Qiuya raised her chin and looked contemptuously at Luo Beishi on the lounge chair as she hurled insults at him.
What Huo Qiuya never expected, however, was that Luo Beishi's next words would send her fury straight to its peak.
"Being ugly is bad enough, but your mouth stinks too. What on earth are you wearing? It's practically ugly beyond all limits.
"Looks like your brain hasn't developed properly either. Why do you look a little intellectually disabled?" Disgust covered Luo Beishi's face as his gaze swept up and down him, as though looking at something filthy.
"You fake young master! How dare you call me ugly!" Huo Qiuya's face flushed and paled with anger. Instantly consumed by rage, she tried to lunge at Luo Beishi and beat him to death, only to be stopped by the bodyguards again.
"Oh, I'm a fake young master, am I? Then what are you? If I remember correctly, you were born to a mistress, weren't you? You seem awfully proud of your status."
Seeing that she was practically steaming with anger, Luo Beishi continued, "Sigh, I might be a fake young master, but at least my biological parents were properly married when they had me. That's better than certain people..."
Huo Qiuya said, "You! You!"
Her face was now alternating between pale and red, as though she could barely breathe.
But Luo Beishi's mouth still did not stop.
Luo Beishi said, "What about me? Trespassing in a private residence and disturbing someone's sweet dreams. How about we send you to the police station? A Long."
"Here!" A Long answered.
Huo Qiuya said, "Just you wait! I won't let you get away with this!"
Watching Huo Qiuya stomp out in fury, A Long breathed a sigh of relief, though he still worried that Luo Beishi might run into trouble when he went out in the future.
"Young madam, are you all right?" A Long asked.
"What could possibly be wrong? That was pretty fun, but don't let these irrelevant people in again. If anyone objects, tell them I'm afraid their barking will disturb my husband's sleep."
With the system in his hands now, Luo Beishi feared nothing. He was already deep in the murky waters of the Huo Family anyway.
Why did I never realize how much fun winning an argument was? It really was because my soul had been sealed. Now it's awakened and set free!
It was the first time the bodyguards around them had seen their young madam tear into someone without showing the slightest mercy. They were all stunned.
Their boss really had married a little master of cutting remarks! Just listening from the sidelines felt so satisfying!
Huo Cixiao had not expected Luo Beishi to be so good at tearing into outsiders either. He did not mince words at all, and he could be sarcastic too.
He held his ground steadily as well. It seemed this wife he had acquired so easily was somewhat useful after all. At least he would not get bullied when he went out.
But Huo Qiuya was Huo Cifeng's younger sister. Calling Huo Qiuya a mistress's daughter was the same as calling Huo Cifeng a mistress's son, wasn't it?
Now he was starting to find Luo Beishi a little hard to understand. If he really liked Huo Cifeng, surely Luo Beishi would not be so unrestrained?
"Hubby, everyone's gone. No one's going to disturb our sunbathing now." After saying that, Luo Beishi yawned and went back to resting with his eyes narrowed.
Listening to his words, Huo Cixiao thought things over, and gradually felt his mind grow heavy too...
Not far away, Uncle Chen took a picture of the harmonious scene before him and sent it to Old Master Huo.
The Luo Family residence
The Luo father and son sat on the living room sofa.
"Dad, are you all right?" Luo Bai looked worriedly at his father, who seemed to have aged ten years overnight.
"Luo Bai, what do you think we should do about our company?" Luo Ming was beginning to regret not handing Luo Bai over back then.
Now that the Huo Family had broken the agreement, they themselves were in the wrong to begin with. Going over to plead now would probably make it even less likely to succeed.
That's it! Doesn't Luo Bai have a connection with Huo Cifeng? Why not have Huo Cifeng help?
Huo Cifeng's standing in the Huo Family was rising with the tide now, reaching dazzling heights.
"Xiao Bai, could you help your dad?" Luo Ming asked tentatively.
The moment Luo Bai heard that, he could not help frowning.
He wanted me to help? Why should I? What a useless piece of trash!
"Dad, how?"
"Aren't you close with Huo Cifeng? He's driven you home several times."
"Dad, no, Brother Cifeng was just giving me a ride because it was on his way..." Luo Bai replied softly, lowering his head.
"Luo Bai, please help your dad. If my company goes under, you'll have to live a hard life too." Luo Ming took his hand, his voice growing very low.
Luo Ming was right. If the company went bankrupt, the family would have nothing left. Perhaps if he played the pity card, Brother Cifeng would feel sorry for him and help him. They could discuss the rest once they got through this period and their company recovered.
Luo Bai drew a deep breath and gritted his teeth. "All right, I'll give it a try."
"Then why don't you call him now? It's Saturday." Anxious and impatient, Luo Ming urged Luo Bai on.
"Dad, we can't rush this. Why don't I arrange to meet Brother Cifeng and talk in person? It's hard to explain over the phone." All Luo Bai wanted to do now was roll his eyes. He would have been better off not coming home.
Life with the Qin Family was so much better. He never had to worry about food or clothing, and there were no annoying younger siblings, only older brothers who doted on him.
That afternoon
Luo Bai arranged to meet Huo Cifeng at a café.
"Xiao Bai, what's wrong? You suddenly wanted to see me so urgently today. Is something pressing?" Huo Cifeng sat opposite him in a well-tailored brown couture suit, his side-parted hair styled with elegance and gentleness.
The sight of Huo Cifeng's face made Luo Bai's heart race. His features were handsome, his appearance good-looking, and he had a faint air of warm jade about him. His voice was very pleasant too.
"I'm just feeling a little down and wanted someone to talk to. But aside from you, Brother Cifeng, since I don't have any other friends, I don't know who else I could tell..." After glancing at him, Luo Bai lowered his head, clasping his hands and picking at them nervously, his voice trembling slightly.
"Hmm? What happened? Don't be nervous. Tell your Brother Feng." Huo Cifeng's tone was full of gentleness.
"Mm... but Brother Cifeng, I'm afraid telling you will upset you too."
"It's all right. Go ahead." Huo Cifeng reached out and rubbed his head reassuringly.
"My dad's company is about to go bankrupt, and I might have to go abroad to study... I might never see you again, Brother Cifeng." Luo Bai raised his head to look at Huo Cifeng. As he spoke, tears spilled uncontrollably from his eyes.
Seeing the person before him weeping like pear blossoms in the rain, Huo Cifeng could not help feeling an ache in his heart. "Don't cry. Tell me, how much does your dad need right now?"
Hearing that, Luo Bai thought, There's a chance! As expected, I'm the one Brother Cifeng cares about most.
"Around ten billion... it might be beyond saving." As Luo Bai spoke, his voice grew even more choked with tears.
Huo Cifeng took a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to Luo Bai. "Dry your tears first."
At that moment, Huo Cifeng was torn as well. Ten billion was no small sum. He had recently acquired quite a few shares and had spent almost all his money. The shareholders' meeting was coming up soon...