Chapter 2306: Love and Chaos: System Showdown 30

Splash.

Cold liquid trickled down Xie Qilong's eyebrows and nose bridge.

Jin Chen let out a soft oh, then turned to glance at his wife.

What great speed.

The surrounding guests approached silently, trying to gossip,

No wonder, he's the Young Master!

Xie Qilong was completely dazed, incredulously wiping his face, the sticky liquor making him instantly furious.

You!

Who are you scolding?

You Le'an casually tossed the empty cup into a side tray, producing a crisp clink.

He stepped forward, blocking Jin Chen's path, "Who doesn't know good from bad?"

Xie Qilong: "This is my home, so it's you lot, and Jin Chen, that robber who snatched my brother's project…"

In the instant nobody had reacted yet, You Le'an raised his hand.

Smack!

A crisp, loud slap landed squarely on Xie Qilong's left cheek.

That was clean and decisive.

The force was so great that Xie Qilong's head jerked sideways, instantly leaving a clear fingerprint on his cheek.

The entire banquet hall seemed to be paused, even the music stalled.

Only Xie Qilong's shocked gasping remained.

Jin Chen looked at You Le'an, who stood before him like a fur‑bristling little leopard; the chill in his eyes instantly gave way to delighted light, and the corners of his mouth curled up involuntarily.

Lin Xi and Zhou Du silently stepped back to a safe distance, giving You Le'an more room to act.

And inexplicably there was a…

The villain finally felt relieved to have turned his spite toward an outsider.

Xie Liulong was also stunned by this sudden turn; after reacting, his face turned ashen as he pointed at You Le'an, his voice sharp and distorted from anger.

"Jin Chen! Is this how you control your little lover? Lawless!"

"Little lover?" You Le'an laughed, not waiting for Xie Liulong to finish before raising his hand again.

Smack!!

Backhand, an even louder slap landed hard on Xie Liulong's right cheek.

"I hit him, not you, right? You too, get lost! Your whole family are little lovers."

You Le'an's voice rang clear and bright, carrying clearly throughout the silent hall.

Pfft…

After a brief silence, someone nearby finally couldn't hold back, and suppressed laughter bubbled up.

Who doesn't know that the current Madame Xie of the Xie family originally rose to status by stepping on the first wife as a lover?

You Le'an's words were like a precise stab straight into the Xie brothers' most painful, most shameful spot.

After finishing the fight, You Le'an shook his slightly numb wrist, strutted back to Jin Chen's side like a proud little peacock, and muttered under his breath.

"My hand hurts."

Jin Chen's smile deepened as he took that hand in his palm, gently rubbing the slightly red palm with his fingertip.

"Well hit."

Xie Liulong and Xie Qilong, the two brothers, bore matching bright red slap marks, their faces a riot of colors, a spectacular sight.

Anger, humiliation, shock, and the embarrassment of having their cover stripped in public.

Xie Liulong and Xie Qilong were about to die of anger.

They were the hosts! On their own turf they got slapped twice in a row, and were even called "your whole family are little lovers"!

If they swallowed this anger, the Xie family would become a huge joke in the circle thereafter!

But they glared at You Le'an with venomous eyes, as if wanting to devour him alive, yet under Jin Chen's icy, intimidating gaze they dared not step forward.

Jin Chen, however, seemed not to notice those poisonous glances, merely nodding slightly to the guests looking his way.

"My fiancé's straightforward nature has made you all laugh."

He paused, then turned his gaze to the ashen‑faced Xie brothers, the corners of his mouth curling into an oppressive arc, speaking pointedly.

"But as long as you're not oblivious, deliberately coming to provoke him, he usually won't get angry."

"Mm!" You Le'an nodded firmly, cooperating perfectly.

"Fiancé?!"

"When did the Jin family arrange the engagement?"

"This Young Master… is actually another future master of the Jin family?"

"No wonder… so… audacious."

This husband‑and‑wife team, hard‑soft tactics, simply rubbed the Xie brothers' faces in the dirt over and over.

Xie Liulong trembled with rage, Xie Qilong's eyes nearly burst, and he longed to rush forward and tear You Le'an apart on the spot.

But before they could act, a middle‑aged man in butler's attire, expressionless, appeared silently and gave a slight bow.

"President Jin, Mr. Zhou. The Old Master upstairs in the study wishes to catch up with you two; please follow me."

Jin Chen's brow twitched slightly, a hint of expected interest flickering in his eyes.

He turned his head to look at You Le'an, whose eyes were full of worry, ruffled his hair, and said gently, "It's fine, go play, have a snack."

He leaned in a little, speaking in a low voice only the two could hear, with an indulgent smile.

Have fun, don't be afraid to cause trouble, I've got you covered.

You Le An felt her ears heat up, her worries eased considerably, and she watched Jin Chen and Zhou Du follow the butler toward the spiral staircase leading to the second floor.

Jin Chen's silhouette disappeared around the stairwell turn, You Le An's smile faded a bit, and she exchanged a glance with Lin Xi.

Lin Xi said, "Don't worry, my brother is here."

You Le An shook her head, "I still can't put my mind at ease."

He thought for a moment, frantically calling out the villain system in his mind, then said, "Lin Xi, bro, you come with me."

Lin Xi: "……"

Oh boy, the Xie Family Villa seems to be in trouble.

On the second floor, the heavy redwood study door was pushed open silently.

Unlike the extravagant bustle of the banquet hall downstairs, the light here is somewhat dim, filled with the scent of aged cigars.

Behind the massive desk sat an old man with white hair and sharp eyes.

The true head of the Xie Family, Old Master Xie.

Behind him, two rows of black-clad bodyguards stood silently, their aura solemn and restrained, like silent sculptures.

Meanwhile, Xie Liulong and Xie Qilong stood left and right of the desk, the clear slap marks on their faces especially conspicuous.

The two no longer had their earlier arrogance from downstairs; now they hung their heads, their faces showing deliberately exaggerated resentment and anger.

Also seated nearby were several heads of families allied with the Xie Family, likewise grim-faced; the atmosphere was heavy and oppressive, clearly they had been waiting here on purpose.

Jin Chen entered the study with composure, Zhou Du following half a step behind.

Jin Chen's gaze swept across the study, glancing past the two informants, past the unfriendly faces, and finally settled on the old man behind the desk who exuded authority without anger.

The hint of amusement at the corner of his lips deepened.

"Old Master Xie," Jin Chen's voice broke the silence, polite just right, yet devoid of any warmth.

Long time no see.

If we don't tear into the Xie Family this time, we'd be sorry for the scheme he and Zhou Du have been plotting for so long.

"How's Xie Jiulong? Still not healed?" Jin Chen asked proactively.

Old Master Xie narrowed his eyes in anger, "Thanks to President Jin, he's still lying in the hospital."

Jin Chen agreed wholeheartedly, "Then he really is blessed with deep fortune."

Old Master Xie: "……"

Zhou Du suppressed a laugh, feigning concern, "Old Master Xie, rest assured; once the project ends, we'll definitely find time to visit Xie Jiulong."

After all, if it weren't for him, we couldn't have gotten that plot of land.

Old Master Xie slammed his hand on the table, "Young people, do you really think you can run rampant in Peace Province just because?"

Jin Chen casually found a seat, glanced over, and said, "It's not me who's lawless; not everyone has the ability of Xie Jiulong to openly charter a cruise ship just to kill someone."