CHAPTER 210: 093 NOBLE AND HUMBLE, INCONSTANT_3

Quick, precise, and ruthless.

Shen You’an froze, the boss, his wife, and Ma Liu were all stunned, while Ma Liu’s men simply stood there dumbfounded, unable to react.

The glass bottle shattered into pieces, with the dark brown vinegar dripping down Ma Liu’s head, as a sharp sour smell spread across the small restaurant.

The boy pulled the boss back behind him, and before Ma Liu could respond, his long leg decisively struck Ma Liu’s stomach. Despite how thin the boy looked, it was hard to tell where he got such strength. Ma Liu flew straight out of the restaurant, landing heavily on the stone slabs outside.

For a moment, only Ma Liu’s exaggerated and agonizing screams could be heard.

The boy withdrew his leg, his gaze lightly sweeping across Ma Liu’s subordinates who stood on the side.

Wherever his gaze landed, there was palpable fear; the men instinctively stepped back.

Ma Liu’s angry roar came from outside: "Kill him! Kill him...!"

His subordinates exchanged uneasy looks and gritted their teeth. They didn’t believe that five men couldn’t take on a single boy.

The group charged forward together.

Shen You’an held the little girl in his arms, squinting as he watched.

Liu Runxi was using a mix of Taekwondo and Sanda techniques—fast and efficient, with controlled strength. Against five drunkards and freeloaders, he handled them with ease.

Soon, all five men were sprawled on the ground, only able to groan and struggle.

The boss was both relieved and helpless: "Classmate, thank you for helping us, but these people are not to be trifled with. You better leave quickly; if they find you later, you won’t have a peaceful life."

Liu Runxi dusted off his sleeve, his brows and eyes carrying a serene and refined air. He looked just like an elegant and graceful noble young man—making it impossible to associate him with the quick and deadly moves he had just displayed.

"Tell me, why are they bothering you?"

The boss sighed helplessly: "You’re still students. I don’t want to drag you into this. Please leave quickly..."

Shen You’an handed the little girl to the boss’s wife, then stepped forward and said, "These people are from a loan shark company. Boss, did you borrow money from them?"

The boss hurriedly waved his hand: "How could that be? I’ve never touched that kind of thing."

At this moment, the boss’s wife gritted her teeth and said, "These loan sharks know this place is about to be redeveloped. They’ve been coming by every day, claiming they can negotiate with the government to extend our relocation deadline. In reality, they’re just one and the same, squeezing us and scheming against us recklessly. Our little business, working from dawn to dusk for hard-earned money—now we’re supposed to hand it over? Don’t you think that’s unfair? ... You see what our situation has come to now?"

These loan shark enforcers were nothing more than malicious thieves enabling the corrupt.

The boss glared at her: "Enough, what’s the point of explaining this to them?"

Shen You’an instinctively glanced at Liu Runxi.

The boy’s thick eyelashes lowered slightly as he pondered for a moment before speaking in a calm tone: "I understand. This won’t happen again."

The boss froze: "Huh?"

What did this boy mean? What did he mean by "this won’t happen again"?

After all, wasn’t he just a high school student?

The boss felt guilty. He had intended to treat them to a meal, yet things turned out like this.

Ma Liu staggered up and angrily stormed back inside, lifting the curtain as he entered.

He had been caught off guard earlier. Surely his group of brothers could deal with one brat if they all worked together?

As soon as he entered, he saw all his brothers lying on the ground moaning. His legs trembled involuntarily.

The boy’s cold gaze swept over him.

Ma Liu couldn’t afford to lose his demeanor, and pointed his finger at the boy, shouting, "You’re finished! Do you know who I am? If you mess with me, you and your family won’t be able to stay in Qingzhou!"

The boss frowned: "Ma Liu, they’re just students. Don’t take things too far."

"I’M taking things too far?" Ma Liu pointed at the wound on his head. "Who’s really taking things too far here... ah..."

Suddenly, Ma Liu let out a blood-curdling scream.

A man dressed in black emerged quietly from behind Ma Liu, effortlessly twisting his arms.

Ma Liu’s face twisted with pain, sweat streaming down uncontrollably.

The man in black pinned him to the ground and then turned toward Liu Runxi, bowing respectfully.

"Young Master, I apologize for your distress."

The boss and his wife looked at Liu Runxi in utter shock.

Shen You’an glanced at the man in black, her gaze faintly lowering.

She had noticed someone tailing them ever since they left school.

It made sense—given Liu Runxi’s status, Mrs. Liu would never let him go out unaccompanied.

Liu Runxi’s expression remained indifferent. "Call Li Minglai. I’d like to hear his explanation."

Ma Liu’s eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Liu Runxi.

Li Minglai was a famous police commissioner. In Qingzhou, few people could call him by his full name without hesitation.

What kind of background did this kid have?

"Yes." The bodyguard took out a phone and dialed a number.

"Director Li."

On the other end, the commissioner had been leisurely sipping tea in his office. Receiving a call from an unknown number, he felt curious. Hearing the blunt tone, he grew a bit irritated.

"Who is this?"

"Our Young Master has something to say to you."

Li Minglai rolled his eyes and replied irritably, "Who’s your Young Master?"

"Uncle Li, it’s me."

The boy’s voice was crisp and warm, as pure as bamboo after the rain, imbued with a graceful charm.

A voice like this would be unforgettable after just one hearing.

Li Minglai found it somewhat familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before?

Suddenly, a flash of realization struck his mind, and he sat bolt upright.

"Mr. Liu? Is that you?"

This "Uncle Li" had him trembling in fear, with an ominous premonition rising in his chest.

"Was there something you needed?"

The boy glanced at Ma Liu, his lips curving with a soft smile.

"Here’s the thing: I offended an employee of a loan shark company, and he threatened me, saying my family and I would no longer be able to live in Qingzhou. Uncle Li, I’m pretty scared."

Shen You’an smirked lightly—this guy was certainly sly.

"What? That’s preposterous!" Li Minglai bellowed in rage.

"Where are you now? I’ll head over immediately. I want to see which scumbag has such a death wish to utter threats against Mr. Liu!"

Suddenly, the boy’s tone hardened, his voice laced with cold fury: "Yanshui Lane is being extorted for protection money by loan shark companies—were you aware of this?"

Li Minglai stopped abruptly at the office door upon hearing those words, a loud buzzing noise filling his ears. "Mr. Liu, there must be some misunderstanding."

"Misunderstanding? I personally experienced it happening, and you claim it’s a misunderstanding under your jurisdiction? Do you take me for a fool?"

Li Minglai felt completely cornered. This young master, despite his age, carried the weight and authority of his father.

"Mr. Liu, rest assured. I’ll personally investigate the matter and ensure justice is served."

"The justice you owe isn’t mine—it’s to the injured citizens."

Without giving him a chance to respond, Liu Runxi directly hung up the call.

Li Minglai broke into a cold sweat, immediately summoning his trusted aides and scolding them harshly.

One of his subordinates protested, "We can’t afford to provoke Gao Jie and his people—they’re backed by the Leng family."

"I don’t care who backs them! They’ve crossed paths with Mr. Liu. Do you understand who Mr. Liu is, you idiot?"

The subordinate hesitated: "The Governor Liu’s son?"

"How many people in Qingzhou named Liu could it possibly be? Use your brain! Forget it—I need to deal with this immediately. Get a team together and follow me!"

Liu Runxi tossed the phone to his bodyguard.

"Clear them out."

The bodyguard replied respectfully, grabbed Ma Liu’s men effortlessly, and threw them out like rag dolls.

Liu Runxi then looked at the stunned boss and smiled warmly: "Boss, I’m starving."

The boss snapped back to reality and quickly said, "Please wait a moment!"

He dragged his wife into the kitchen.

If he still didn’t realize the noble stature of this young man, he’d truly be a fool.

Liu Runxi turned to Shen You’an with a smile: "Sorry for the scare."

Shen You’an sat down calmly, raised an eyebrow, and said indifferently: "So this is the benefit of privilege, huh?"