Chapter 197: The Opposing Sides

Lin Qingyan didn't know that the people in the Grand Courtyard who blocked the way earlier were actually ordered by Qin Shou.

Qin Shou hadn't expected to run into Lin Qingyan.

It had been a few years since they last met; he originally thought to tease a bit, but unexpectedly a man came over and, without warning, beat up the two men on his side.

The one who was hitting people, Lu Cheng, was instantly recognized by Qin Shou.

He still vividly remembered the last time he was set up at the entrance of the public bath.

This time he finally found a reason for it.

"You kid are pretty arrogant, beating people without apologizing and still thinking you're right."

Seeing Qin Shou step forward, Lu Cheng wasn't surprised at all.

"What's the matter? If you've got the guts, bring someone and haul me in!"

Lu Cheng knew his police identity, yet still dared to say that, convinced that Qin Shou wouldn't dare to arrest anyone.

There's an unwritten rule here: no matter how much the blue and green camps hate each other, even if they injure or kill someone, it's considered cowardly and they keep it to themselves.

But anyone who calls the police will be despised.

Unlike the 1990s' later-era jianghu that ignored rules and chased profit, the jianghu of this era still puts "righteousness" first and follows the rules.

So when conflicts arise, people either settle them by fighting or by finding someone to mediate, using jianghu methods; calling the police is the most disgraceful action.

Qin Shou was also from the Grand Courtyard, so he naturally understood this principle; although he really wanted to take Lu Cheng to the Police Substation and give him a good beating, the situation today was absolutely unsuitable.

But since he couldn't arrest him nor beat him, Qin Shou had to at least hurl a few taunts.

"Isn't it just for a woman? What's the big deal? I'll be generous today—so, which one do you have your eye on? I'll give you one."

Qin Shou adopted a lofty demeanor, hoping Lu Cheng would be a bit sensible, give a way out, and both sides could just go along.

But Lu Cheng sneered, "I'm after your mother—do you want to give her to me!"

"You!" Qin Shou's face flushed bright red instantly; he quickly calmed down, realizing Lu Cheng was deliberately provoking him.

If he actually makes the first move, there's no justification left.

Qin Shou nodded, "Hmph, I get it, you just want to show off in front of a woman today; I'll give you this chance…"

As he spoke, Qin Shou pointed to Lin Qingyan nearby: "See, she's the most beautiful one on our ice rink. If you can take her away, this matter is settled; if you can't, you have to call us 'grandpa' by yourself."

He knew that everyone who came to skate was there to be Pick-up Artists for bragging rights.

He thought Lu Cheng stepped forward because he had his eye on Lin Qingyan.

And he intended to use this point to strike at Lu Cheng, then prove who truly is the biggest bragger on the ice rink.

That way, it would also be a way to regain some face.

Of course, he dared to make this gamble because he was confident.

Because he knew Lin Qingyan's weak spot.

Lu Cheng didn't expect Qin Shou to say such a boring line; he originally thought they'd have to fight before leaving today, but in the end, it was just this…

"Fine, if I can take her away, you have to call me 'dad'."

"No problem."

Qin Shou agreed without hesitation, leisurely raising his arm, wanting to see how Lu Cheng would take her away.

To avoid losing face, both sides' camps were cleverly shifted by Qin Shou from the earlier beating incident to the Pick-up Artist contest.

Whoever can take that most beautiful woman will be today's biggest bragger.

Both sides raised their arms and clamored, shouting loudly.

Lin Qingyan only thought the two of them were truly boring; everyone on the ice rink was pretty boring.

Lu Ying shouted, "Stop shouting, you all, are you sick!"

Yet no one paid attention to her, and the scene that followed shortly left Qin Shou standing dumbfounded.

Lu Cheng said nothing, merely waved his hand, and Lin Qingyan obediently walked up to him.

Lin Qingyan thought the two were quite boring, but she also knew men care about face; to prevent Lu Cheng from losing face, she still came over.

Qin Shou was stunned; the Lin Qingyan he remembered wasn't the type to be easygoing—any man who tried to approach her would be met with indifference, including him.

Although the parents of the two families were very close, close enough to consider marrying Lin Qingyan to him, she always felt no closeness at all; even when speaking, it was only out of politeness.

What's the situation today? Being Hook Handed and then just walking away with someone?

Qin Shou quickly figured it out: Lin Qingyan, whose father had been knocked down, was staying alone in the Capital City, lacking security, and Lu Cheng had just shown a very masculine demeanor.

So she was Hook Handed and just went over.

Indeed, women are easily swayed by ruffians and thugs.

When Lin Qingyan stood in front of Lu Cheng, the surrounding area immediately erupted with more heckling.

"Whoa, call 'dad'… you lost, quickly admit defeat and call 'dad'…"

Qin Shou's face flushed red again as he shouted, "Why the hurry? I haven't spoken yet."

Speaking, he looked at Lin Qingyan across: "Lin Qingyan, when did you become like this, let a little thug Hook Hand you away?"

Lin Qingyan retorted irritably, "Who are you calling a little thug! Who I'm walking with has nothing to do with you."

Qin Shou laughed in anger, "So you've really changed. Fine, whoever you want to walk with is indeed none of my business, but today you must stand in front of me; the person beside you is my mortal enemy, you can't embarrass me, so hurry over…"

After saying that for a while, Lin Qingyan remained unmoved, and Qin Shou could no longer keep his composure.

"Are you sure you won't come over? Think carefully—if you don't come over today, don't even think about using my family's connections to see your dad again!"

This is the reason for Qin Shou's confidence.

Because last time, he heard his father say that Lin Qingyan had sent a letter; although it wasn't opened, he could guess it was Lin Qingyan wanting to see her parents through his family's connections.

As long as he said that, Lin Qingyan would definitely come obediently.

But he didn't know that Lin Qingyan had already seen the reality; aside from Lu Cheng, no one would help her.

After Qin Shou said that, Lin Qingyan still remained unmoved, and he suddenly became a bit panicked.

What's the matter? Is it that, using seeing her father as a condition, they can't let her come over?

Impossible.

At that moment, Lu Cheng, seeing Qin Shou looking gaunt, instantly felt a playful urge.

"How about this: getting her to stand over here isn't much of a feat, but if I can get her to kiss me once, you each call us 'dad', okay?"

Hearing Lu Cheng, who didn't know when to stop, utter such shameless words, Qin Shou instantly regained his confidence.

Not only would he, even if he understood Lin Qingyan's situation, not be that shameless; even if it were another female comrade, he still wouldn't casually kiss a man in public.

"Fine, that's what you said yourself; if you can't do it, all of you will have to call me 'dad'."

"No problem." Lu Cheng said, leaning quietly close to Lin Qingyan: "What should we do? He's got me in this spot; looks like you really have to kiss me today."

Lin Qingyan's face flushed with a mix of shame and anger: "You did it on purpose, didn't you? Is it that someone else forced you into this? Clearly you forced yourself into this."

Just now, when she stood in front of Lu Cheng, she already satisfied his bored request; now she even proposes that she should kiss him.

Lu Cheng was indeed being deliberate; taking advantage of today's opportunity, he really wants Lin Qingyan to initiate a kiss.

"Never mind who forced it; anyway, you've decided, I've already put the words out there; if you don't kiss me in front of this many people, not only will I lose my share today, but I'll also have to call the other side 'dad'."

After Lu Cheng finished, he pointed to his own face, wearing an expression that said "you figure it out."