C4 Do You Have Any Objections?

Chen Jinbai regarded Qi Xiao with a disdainful chill in his gaze. He had little respect for the young man who, lacking any real clout, still insisted on posturing. His voice was icy as he spoke:

"Kid, it looks like you won't shed a tear until you're staring at your own coffin. When I take your limbs, don't accuse me of being heartless."

Qi Xiao let out a wry smile and replied:

"Coffins don't make me cry, especially when they're for the Liang family."

This time, Chen Jinbai was truly enraged, emitting a cold snort.

"You're digging your own grave!"

Before his words even hit the ground, Chen Jinbai bellowed in fury. His already imposing stature seemed to inflate further with his roar.

With a loud clap of his hands, the Lin siblings felt a wave of dizziness from the sheer force of the sound.

Staring at Chen Jinbai's bulging muscles, one thought crossed their minds: if that punch lands, wouldn't Qi Xiao be dead on the spot?

Lin Cheng stole a glance at Qi Xiao, noting his calm demeanor. He couldn't help but think that today, at the very least, Qi Xiao would be left maimed.

Lin Suxin, too, was taken aback by Chen Jinbai's formidable presence, her concern for Qi Yun growing.

Out of the corner of his eye, Chen Jinbai caught the Lin siblings' astonished looks and felt a surge of satisfaction.

In his mind, taking down a worthless scion like Qi Xiao was as easy as throwing a punch. Yet, he put on a grand display, all to impress upon the Lin siblings his own might.

Indeed, while Chen Jinbai appeared aloof from the pursuit of fame and wealth, he was in truth quite vain. Otherwise, why would he have accepted the Liang family's offer to become their patron?

Was it not because the Liang family's influence was substantial enough to fulfill his deepest desires?

Qi Yun, sheltered behind Qi Xiao, had also witnessed the scene and was intimidated by Chen Jinbai's muscular physique. Her brother had only just regained consciousness that day; how could he possibly stand up to this man?

She tugged anxiously at Qi Xiao's sleeve and whispered:

"Brother, maybe I should..."

Qi Xiao cut her off:

"Don't talk like that, silly girl."

While Chen Jinbai's presence was overwhelmingly formidable, Qi Xiao remained as composed as a gentle breeze under clear skies. To all those gathered, Qi Xiao's fate seemed sealed, yet he simply gave Qi Yun's shoulder a reassuring pat.

"Don't worry, it's all good. I'll go with you to shop for clothes in a bit."

Chen Jinbai was seething at Qi Xiao's demeanor. Couldn't he see that the Lin siblings were utterly stunned by me? How can this good-for-nothing remain so unfazed?

"Ha, maybe your sister should help you pick out a shroud instead!"

With that, Chen Jinbai advanced, disdain for Qi Xiao clear in his eyes. He subscribed to the belief that even a lion must use full force to hunt a rabbit, so he threw his punch with all his might, aiming for Qi Xiao's abdomen.

Yet Qi Xiao stood there, the epitome of calm, as if the massive fist wasn't even targeting him.

In that instant, the Lin siblings, Qi Dachun, and even Qi Yun thought Qi Xiao was done for.

But the next moment left everyone present in shock. They all rubbed their eyes, staring intently at the two men, half-believing they were seeing things.

Because Chen Jinbai's ferocious punch...

It went astray!

Qi Xiao remained motionless, his expression unchanged, still wearing that serene smile.

Chen Jinbai's fist grazed Qi Xiao's arm and hit nothing but air.

Luckily, Chen Jinbai's years of martial arts training allowed him to manage his strength with ease. Otherwise, the force of his missed punch could have sent him tumbling.

Yet, confusion reigned in Chen Jinbai's mind.

He couldn't quite grasp what had happened. He was sure he had aimed for Qi Xiao's abdomen. How could he have missed?

Just then, Qi Xiao's voice, irritating as ever, rang out again.

"What's the matter, Mr. Chen? That punch seemed wildly off the mark."

Fuming, Chen Jinbai's nostrils flared. He convinced himself it was just a slip. He withdrew his hand and, with the speed of lightning, threw another punch, this one aimed directly at Qi Xiao's face.

If this punch connected, Qi Xiao would likely be knocked out cold, his fate left to the heavens.

But then, the unbelievable happened once more.

Chen Jinbai's punch again narrowly missed, skimming past Qi Xiao's body. The force of the punch ruffled Qi Xiao's hair, yet he remained completely unscathed.

"Mr. Chen, there's no need to hold back on my account!" Qi Xiao taunted.

Enraged, Chen Jinbai didn't retract his fist but instead, with swift rage, aimed another punch straight at Qi Xiao's face.

However, this time Qi Xiao subtly lifted his leg, positioning it precisely in front of Chen Jinbai's advancing foot. When Chen Jinbai swung another punch and missed, he had to step forward to regain his balance, but that step landed him right into Qi Xiao's trap! And then...

With a heavy "thud," Chen Jinbai's massive body, weighing nearly 150 kilograms, hit the ground without once grazing Qi Xiao's clothing!

"Hey, Mr. Chen, did you faint from hunger? Seems like the Liang family isn't treating you too well!" Qi Xiao quipped with a grin.

The Lin siblings' jaws nearly hit the floor. They were baffled. How did Chen Jinbai, charging at Qi Xiao with such ferocity, not only miss every punch but also end up tripped?

Lin Cheng sized up Qi Xiao and the prone Chen Jinbai, feeling as if his entire worldview had just been shaken.

Chen Jinbai's fall was anything but gentle.

Yet, as a trained martial artist, Chen Jinbai quickly got back on his feet, his face contorted with rage.

He was at a loss as to why he couldn't land a blow on Qi Xiao, but then an excuse dawned on him.

"That's it, I had a few drinks at lunch. The buzz must have thrown off my aim!"

Qi Xiao merely gave Chen Jinbai a cool, measured look.

"Really?"

Chen Jinbai felt a chill from Qi Xiao's gaze that made his skin crawl, prompting him to hastily retreat a couple of steps.

With a light chuckle, Qi Xiao warned Chen Jinbai in front of the onlookers, "I'd advise against another attack. Whether your arms remain intact might become a matter of debate."

Chen Jinbai instinctively felt his arms, detecting a faint pain.

The Lin siblings were utterly lost. Alcohol? What kind of drink leaves such a potent aftereffect?

Chen Jinbai, struggling to maintain his composure, retorted, "Hmph, I'll let you off this time, out of pity for your wretched Qi family. But if you dare obstruct the Liang family again, you better get your affairs in order!"

With those words, he spun on his heel to leave.

"Stop right there!"

The icy command from Qi Xiao's silhouette made Chen Jinbai involuntarily freeze, further bruising his pride. He was itching to smash this upstart's head in.

Feeling the dull pain in his arm, he managed to suppress the urge.

"Did I give you permission to leave?"

Chen Jinbai shivered at the icy tone of Qi Xiao's words.

With the Lin siblings watching, how could he possibly swallow his pride and respond? Instead, he slowly turned to face Qi Xiao.

A flash of white, and a check was embedded in the wall behind Chen Jinbai, leaving a bloody gash on his face as blood trickled down his cheek.

Chen Jinbai felt a tickle on his face and instinctively touched it, only to find his hand smeared with blood. This truly frightened him.

"Go tell Liang Huan he can keep his miserable life for now. I'll come for it another day!"

Qi Xiao remained impassive as he lowered the hand that had flung the check.

"Scram!"

Chen Jinbai finally abandoned all pretense of dignity and fled the Qi residence in a panic.

Qi Dachun stood by, his scalp tingling. What just happened? The Qi family's supposed fool had defeated Mr. Chen? Impossible!

Qi Xiao gave Qi Dachun a sidelong glance.

"What, you're not eager to leave?"

Breaking into a cold sweat, Qi Dachun stumbled and scrambled out, not forgetting to yank the check from the wall as he bolted.

In a rush, Qi Dachun caught up with Chen Jinbai. "Mr. Chen! Mr. Chen! We can't let him get away with this! Second Young Master Liang is still waiting..."

But all he got was Chen Jinbai's livid retort, "Get lost!"

Once the two had left, the Lin siblings regained their composure, yet they still regarded Qi Xiao with a mix of awe and fear, as if he were some kind of enigma.

Qi Xiao, unfazed, turned to Lin Suxin with a calm demeanor.

"Now, about me visiting your home to call off the engagement at a later date—any objections?"