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A mischievous voice echoed, “Oh, isn’t this Young Master Bai?”
“A bunch of impoverished relatives, huh? How come Young Master Bai isn’t willing to spend money on such trifles?”
The Shen family and Bai Mingxi halted their actions upon hearing the voice, turning their heads towards the entrance.
Several well-dressed young masters entered the room.
The one who had just spoke was Meng Jianhua, leading the group. He had a woman in his embrace, who appeared delicate and seemingly boneless against him.
Even though the weather had turned cold, the woman was still dressed in thin garments, giving her an ethereal appearance.
Bai Mingxi’s expression soured upon seeing Meng Jianhua and the others.
He straightened his back and looked directly at Meng Jianhua, retorting, “Meng Jianhua, what nonsense are you spouting?”
“What’s the matter? You bring your impoverished relatives out and don’t allow others to speak? Isn’t that right, everyone?”
The several men following behind Meng Jianhua held lower social status compared to both the Bai and Meng families.
They were considered acquaintances of Meng Jianhua, relying on the Meng family’s support in their own households.
Since Meng Jianhua had spoken, they naturally hastened to agree, bursting into laughter.
The reason why the Shen family and their group were considered impoverished relatives was because they were wearing their own clothes when they went out, lacking the extravagance of Meng Jianhua and his companions.
Bai Mingxi took an angry step forward, intending to explain, but was stopped by grandpa Shen.
Grandpa Shen said, “Little Bai, we’ve already bought what we needed. Let’s leave for now.”
The others also didn’t want Bai Mingxi to get into a fight because of them, so they all advised him to leave.
With displeasure, Bai Mingxi glanced at Meng Jianhua and reluctantly agreed with grandpa Shen’s suggestion to leave first.
As they walked towards the exit, Meng Jianhua playfully watched Bai Mingxi and his group.
Grandpa Shen and the others went out first. When Shen Yu’an and the other girls were about to leave, one of Meng Jianhua’s companions who was by his side nudged his waist.
“Young Master Meng, take a look at those few.”
Meng Jianhua was teasing the woman in his embrace, but after being interrupted, he frowned in displeasure.
“What’s the matter? Don’t you want to live anymore!”
The man who disturbed Meng Jianhua pointed towards the entrance, hinting ambiguously, “Hey, Young Master Meng, don’t be upset. Take a look at those few at the door. Aren’t they your type~”
Meng Jianhua lifted his head from the woman’s neck in his embrace and looked in the direction he was pointing.
What caught his eye was four beauties, each with their own distinctive features.
Especially the two walking behind, one appeared as graceful as a highland flower, while the other exuded a gentle and delicate aura – precisely Meng Jianhua’s favorite type.
The two in front, one had a delicate and virtuous appearance, while the other, though a bit smaller in stature, seemed lively and clever.
Meng Jianhua’s eyes instantly widened.
“Halt!”
Shen Yu’an completely disregarded his intention and continued walking ahead, followed by Song Xiaoni and Hua Ling, who had already stepped outside.
Seeing Shen Yu’an and Bai Miaqing about to leave as well, Meng Jianhua grew anxious.
He urgently exclaimed, “Quick, stop them!”
Meng Jianhua’s companion, who often accompanied him, instantly understood his intention.
They formed a line, blocking the doorway and preventing the remaining individuals from leaving.
The waiter who had just served the Shen family saw Meng Jianhua intercepting the guests and, knowing they were Bai Mingxi’s visitors, cautiously advised, “Young Master Meng, these people are guests of Young Master Bai.”
The people in the capital knew well of Meng Jianhua’s lecherous nature, but at most, he frequented places like Qinlou Chuguan.
Alternatively, he would oppress poor and powerless commoners.
The waiter couldn’t fathom why, despite knowing that these people were Young Master Bai’s guests, Meng Jianhua dared to obstruct them.
Meng Jianhua glared fiercely at the waiter who spoke and menacingly replied, “What’s your business? Step aside.”
The waiter dared not say anything more and nervously took two steps back.
Shen Yu’an coldly glanced at the people blocking their path and gently said, “Move aside.”
At that moment, Meng Jianhua walked over, continuously scrutinizing Shen Yu’an and Bai Miaqing by their side.
“Tsk tsk, I didn’t expect Young Master Bai’s impoverished relatives to have such good looks. They also seem quite hot-tempered. But this one who appears more docile is preferable.”
“Ladies, would you be interested in accompanying me for some fun? If you set your eyes on any of the jewelry here, even if Bai Mingxi is unwilling to spend money, I, Meng Jianhua, can buy them for you.”
“What do you say?”
Bai Miaqing’s face turned unpleasant as she said, “Not interested at all. Step aside quickly, or don’t blame us for being impolite.”
Seeing the beauty getting angry, Meng Jianhua’s interest grew stronger.
He pushed the scantily dressed woman in his embrace aside and reached out to touch Bai Miaqing’s face, saying, “Oh, I thought you were gentle, but it turns out you’re a little firecracker. But I like it.”
Shen Yu’an and Bai Miaqing’s expressions turned cold, but Shen Yu’an remained still, trusting that Bai Miaqing could handle this small trouble on her own.
Sure enough, in the next moment, Bai Miaqing directly grabbed Meng Jianhua’s still-suspended hand and twisted it forcefully.
Crack~ “Ahh!!!” Meng Jianhua’s face contorted in pain as Bai Miaqing continued applying force.
Meng Jianhua was forced to kneel down.
Meanwhile, the people who had already walked outside pushed past the individuals blocking the door and witnessed this scene.
The other members of the Shen family weren’t as surprised, but the most shocked was Bai Mingxi.
Since their first meeting yesterday, his impression of this newly returned cousin had always been of someone with a soft and gentle voice.
Now, this scene shattered his preconceptions completely.
However, seeing that both she and Shen Yu’an were unharmed, he felt relieved.
Bai Mingxi walked over and kicked Meng Jianhua, while Bai Miaqing timely released her grip.
Meng Jianhua rolled on the ground for a couple of turns before crashing into a nearby shelf and finally coming to a stop.
He climbed up from the ground, his gaze filled with ferocity as he looked at Bai Miaqing and her companions.
Meng Jianhua angrily shouted, “You don’t know your place. I am the young master of the Meng family in the city.”
His companions quickly rushed over to help him up, and with false bravado, one of them said, “That’s right, this is the most favored young master of the second branch of the Meng Clan.”