Urban Soldier Young Master

Turning back to look at Qin Ruoying who was jogging over, Chu Ge was quite surprised. He never expected her to have such a big reaction and chase after him without any hesitation.

After all, Chu Ge could tell before that Qin Ruoying was very protective of her friends. Even if she was with those friends now, it would be perfectly natural, and Chu Ge wouldn't feel any displeasure.

This situation made Meng Kuo's face instantly darken. The intertwined flames of anger and jealousy towards Chu Ge in his heart finally erupted, and the wine glass in his hand smashed onto the ground with a "bang," shattering into pieces.

"Hey Chu, you better stop right there!"

Ignoring Meng Kuo, whose forehead veins were bulging, Chu Ge turned and left after Qin Ruoying reached his side.

Chu Ge's disregard was like a harsh slap on Meng Kuo's face. Coupled with Qin Ruoying's resolute departure without looking back, Meng Kuo could no longer bother maintaining any kind of damn image. He picked up a bar stool, eyes red with fury, and charged at Chu Ge.

Upon hearing the commotion behind her, Qin Ruoying was startled and screamed, "Meng Kuo! Stop! What are you doing?"

What Qin Ruoying didn't expect was that Meng Kuo, who always listened to her every word, completely disregarded her voice today. Grabbing the bar stool with one hand, he swung it down towards Chu Ge's head like an enraged bear.

Almost instinctively, Qin Ruoying quickly pushed Chu Ge. Seeing the bar stool coming down like a pickaxe, there was no time left to dodge.

Everything happened so quickly that no one had time to react.

As Qin Ruoying's pupils widened in fear, it was as if a bucket of cold water was poured over Meng Kuo's head, suddenly making him sober up. Panic and hatred surged within him, but at that moment, even though he desperately wanted to stop, the momentum from his full-force blow made it impossible.

However, just before the stool was about to hit Qin Ruoying, Meng Kuo only saw a figure flash before his eyes. Chu Ge had grabbed Qin Ruoying's right hand, pivoted on his right foot, and spun 180 degrees, leaving his back towards Meng Kuo.

"Screech!"

After the sound of something sharp tearing through fabric, the whole world seemed to fall silent.

Holding Qin Ruoying's hand and feeling the cool breeze on his back, Chu Ge couldn't help but find it amusing. He came back with Qin Ruojing pretending to be her boyfriend, but now it seemed he was getting closer to her "little sister" and looked more like a couple?

Hmm... Bro came to help my sister act, does helping the little sister count as overtime? It seems I need to discuss the overtime pay with Qin Ruojing when I get back.

If it were anyone else here today, wouldn't they have taken that hit? Hmm, I should ask for more overtime pay, but how much is fair?

While Chu Ge still had the leisure to consider the overtime pay, behind him, Meng Kuo stared blankly at the terrifying sight of his back, subconsciously loosening his grip on the bar stool, utterly stunned.

The bar stool didn't hit Chu Ge; instead, it grazed his scalp, slid down his back, and landed on the floor. An outward bulging screw on the stool sliced his shirt in half from top to bottom, leaving Meng Kuo utterly shocked and visually overwhelmed.

What kind of horrifying scene was it...

Even though Meng Kuo considered himself somewhat worldly, at this moment, he could hardly believe his eyes.

The entire back had hardly any intact skin, covered with red blisters and scars. These scars, linked together, moved with Chu Ge's breathing in a way that resembled a writhing, sinister blood snake, looking utterly shocking!

Just how much pain was he enduring? He suffered such severe burns and still managed to laugh and talk as if nothing happened; could casually switch places with anyone else, and surely... No, they should be in the hospital by now!

Since Qin Ruoying's safety was ensured, Chu Ge immediately let go of her hand and turned to face Meng Kuo's somewhat dazed gaze.

Even though Chu Ge didn't say any harsh words and remained calm, the mere act of him turning around made Meng Kuo shiver violently, causing him to subconsciously step back.

"What... what are you going to do?" Meng Kuo, about to take a second step back, suddenly came to his senses, halted his much taller frame than Chu Ge's, and sternly questioned.

Even though he wanted to appear tough, his wavering gaze betrayed his inner tension, making the questioning come off rather bombastic.

Seeing Meng Kuo's demeanor as if facing a great enemy, Chu Ge couldn't help but laugh. If he really wanted to make a move, this guy would have been down already; why wait until now?

"Big guy, that's not how you woo a girl. The way you're going about it will only annoy Yingying. But since I'm not familiar with you, I won't bother teaching you. Just compensate for my clothes, and I won't hold this against you today."

Looking at Chu Ge, still appearing relaxed and indifferent, Meng Kuo paused again. Instead of feeling contempt and insult, an immense sense of defeat welled up within him.

If Chu Ge were glaring at him angrily or even engaging in a fistfight, he would certainly retaliate in kind. But Chu Ge's attitude at this moment made him feel like all his strength was useless, like he was a clown. If he chose to act now, he would just turn from a clown into a fool.

Without saying much, Meng Kuo nodded with a complex expression, pulled a wad of cash out of his wallet, and handed it to Chu Ge.

Just as Chu Ge accepted the money and intended to leave with Qin Ruoying, a small trembling hand touched his back from behind, and Qin Ruoying's choked voice came from behind him.

"You... didn't you say it was nothing? Sob... how can it be nothing when you're hurt like this..."

Seeing the shocking burn on Chu Ge's back, Qin Ruoying's tears fell continuously like pearls with a broken string, unstoppable.

"It's really nothing. I have an ancestral remedy for burns. I'll just apply some medicine when we get back. Why are you crying?"

Chu Ge turned around, patting Qin Ruoying's head, smiling like he was coaxing a child.

"Sob... it's all my fault, sob... all my fault."

However, rather than calming her, his words made Qin Ruoying cry even more intensely.

Chu Ge helplessly touched his nose and said with a calm smile, "Yingying, stop crying. So many people are watching. Those who don't know might think I bullied you."

Hearing this, Qin Ruoying bit her lip and sniffed hard.

But instead of leaving as Chu Ge had hoped, she looked at Meng Kuo with an incredibly complex gaze.

"Meng Kuo, didn't you say you liked me? Let me ask you, if it were you just now, could you do what Chu Ge did?"

Although Meng Kuo wanted to confidently say "yes," he hesitated when he asked himself honestly. Faced with Qin Ruoying's question, he could only remain speechless.

"Meng Kuo, do you know how Chu Ge got this injury? Let me tell you, he was protecting me! If it were you, facing boiling hot oil, would you dare to shield me with your body? Would you dare?"

Looking at the slightly resigned expression on Chu Ge's face, Meng Kuo's mood became even more conflicted. He opened his mouth and finally just sighed, took off his T-shirt and threw it to Chu Ge, turned around, and walked away with somewhat powerless steps, escaping Qin Ruoying's questioning gaze.

If Meng Kuo was previously full of dissatisfaction and resentment toward Chu Ge, he now had nothing to say. He finally understood why Qin Ruoying's attitude was so firm, why she would say something like "even if all men in the world are trash, Chu Ge is not."

He, Meng Kuo, prided himself on being a tough guy, but compared to Chu Ge, he could only sigh and smile bitterly. A loss was a loss, and he lost completely convinced!

He had to admit that if he were a woman, he would definitely choose a man like Chu Ge!

Compared to those who like to brag about their abilities, a man like Chu Ge, who acts in crucial moments, is the real deal!

Not minding Meng Kuo's shirt, Chu Ge put it on directly. Although it was a bit large, it was better than being bare-chested. After the recent incident, he realized that although Meng Kuo was a bit rash, he wasn't completely useless.

After leaving the club, Qin Ruoying sat in the Hummer in uncharacteristic silence for a long time. It wasn't until the Hummer had driven quite a distance that she finally lifted her head to look at Chu Ge's manly profile, speaking with a slightly entranced expression.

"Brother-in-law, why did you help me like this yesterday and today?"

"Nonsense, if something happened to you, your sister would be out for my blood!"

"Really... is it just for this reason? Just because I'm your sister's sister, you're willing to risk your life and go to such lengths for me?"

Hearing a hint of resentment in Qin Ruoying's tone, Chu Ge's heart skipped a beat, but he pretended not to notice, looking straight ahead and saying, "Hey! It's not as serious as you say; I wouldn't have acted that way if I wasn't confident."

Indeed, he wasn't lying. In fact, if Qin Ruoying hadn't pushed him at that moment, Meng Kuo's attempt to hit him with a high stool would have been a dream.

Although unexpectedly pushed by Qin Ruoying, with his skills, the time left to him wasn't particularly rushed, enough to protect Qin Ruoying's safety without suffering any harm himself. As for the ripped clothing, it was just an accident.

Unfortunately, Qin Ruoying didn't believe his explanation, smiling slightly on the surface but sighing internally as she turned her gaze out of the window, once again falling into uncharacteristic silence.