Medicine Martial Prodigy
Chapter 534

Chapter 534: 534

As Lu Yaosheng’s voice died down, Lu Yanwu, dressed in a simple and elegant white gown, walked out with the accompaniment of two maids.

"Miss Lu is so beautiful! Any so-called beauty star pales in comparison -- they’re downright ugly next to her!"

"With Miss Lu’s stunning beauty, only someone like Liu Xu from a prominent family is worthy of her."

"The beauty matched with a hero -- witnessing such a perfect match is an honor for me!"

...

Lu Yanwu’s attire stunned the entire room; the heirs from all the major families couldn’t take their eyes off her, their faces filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment toward Liu Xu.

Liu Xu’s face was filled with excitement; he stared fixedly at the resplendent woman on the center stage, pride written on his face as if to proclaim that such an extraordinary woman belonged to him.

As Lu Yanwu walked, the hem of her dress swayed gently, and the countless crystals sewn into the fabric sparkled brilliantly under the lights.

Upon entering the banquet hall, she looked around the crowd for someone, anticipation apparent on her face.

But when she couldn’t find the person she was hoping to see, her face grew unhappy.

At that moment, Lu Yaosheng suddenly said to Liu Xu, "Liu Boy, what are you standing around for? Why haven’t you taken Yan Wu by the hand?"

"Right away, Grandfather Lu!"

Only then did Liu Xu come to his senses, grinning as he approached Lu Yanwu.

"Yan Wu, you look really stunning today!"

As he reached her, Liu Xu attempted to take her hand but she dodged it.

Liu Xu’s expression instantly stiffened, as everyone’s attention was on them, and Lu Yanwu’s response was there for all to see.

"Did Miss Lu just refuse Young Master Liu’s hand?"

"Aren’t they about to get engaged? Why won’t Miss Lu even let him hold her hand?"

"I’ve heard that Young Master Liu has liked Miss Lu since they were young. Could it be that after all these years, he has never even held her hand? That’s just too pitiful, right?"

...

Lu Yanwu’s actions caused an immediate sensation in the circle of second-generation elites, especially among the young heirs who, only moments ago, had looked on with envy and now their glances carried undertones of mockery.

Liu Xu naturally heard all the whispered remarks and his face grew extremely ugly.

"Lu Yanwu, don’t go too far!"

Liu Xu leaned close to Lu Yanwu, keeping his voice very low.

Instinctively, Lu Yanwu tried to step back but Liu Xu grabbed her hand; she struggled to break free but was unable to, and he gripped her even tighter.

"Let go!"

Lu Yanwu’s expression immediately darkened, unfazed by the fact that this was an engagement party, she shouted loudly in public.

Her shout stunned everyone present.

Liu Xu’s face grew extremely ugly, almost contorted, yet he didn’t release her hand. Instead, he gritted his teeth and tried to say as calmly as possible, "Yan Wu, everyone is watching; stop making a scene."

After saying that, he scanned the crowd, their expressions varying, and then awkwardly smiled, "Yan Wu is just a bit shy."

"Who is shy?"

Yet as soon as his words fell, Lu Yanwu retorted angrily, "Liu Xu, you’re hurting me, let go right now!"

This time, Liu Xu’s expression froze immediately. He had just claimed that Lu Yanwu was struggling out of shyness, but the next second, she had fiercely contradicted him in everyone’s face.

All the guests had very vivid expressions on their faces, and some wanted to say something, but seeing the somber look on Liu Xu’s face, they dared not speak.

Immediately, an eerie silence enveloped the scene, as everyone’s eyes simultaneously fell on Liu Xu, filled with sympathy, mockery, expectancy, and ridicule.

In the midst of this eerie atmosphere, a voice full of mockery suddenly rang out, "Liu Xu, did you not hear Miss Lu asking you to let go? Are you planning to publicly harass her?"

At these words, everyone looked at her in surprise.

Those present were either the Family Heads of the Nine Gates of Yandu, their heirs, or the brightest of the third generation—even if some were there to enjoy the spectacle, nobody would publicly mock Liu Xu in such circumstances.

The one who had just spoken was Murong Mingyue; her smile clearly carried ridicule, her words gave no face to Liu Xu at all.

The expression on Liu Xu’s face grew even darker, and an almost imperceptible pressure began to emanate from him.

"Murong Mingyue, shut your mouth!"

Suddenly, another voice sounded.

All eyes turned to see Murong Jing, his face filled with anger, looking at Murong Mingyue. Liu Xu cast a glance at Murong Jing, and his expression softened slightly.

However, the next second, Murong Jing angrily said, "Murong Mingyue, who gave you the audacity to mock Young Master Liu?"

After speaking, he hurriedly said to Liu Xu, "Young Master Liu, don’t listen to her nonsense, everyone has seen your affection for Miss Lu, how could you possibly be harassing her?"

Liu Xu’s mouth twitched, and his expression froze. If you want to help, can’t you speak like a normal person, maybe be a bit more tactful? Why state that Murong Mingyue was mocking him?

And why bring up harassment again?

If it weren’t for Murong Jing lowering his stance so much in front of him, he might even suspect that Murong Jing was doing this on purpose.

What an idiot, Liu Xu thought to himself.

Upon hearing Murong Jing’s words, Murong Mingyue couldn’t help but laugh out, "Uncle is right, I shouldn’t have mocked Young Master Liu, and Young Master Liu didn’t harass me."

Murong Jing said with a face full of pride, "As long as you know that Young Master Liu wasn’t harassing."

With that, he looked at Liu Xu and added, "I’m just saying, Young Master Liu, a member of the Grandmaster Battle Team, how could he possibly harass anyone?"

"Can you please shut up?"

Liu Xu couldn’t hold back anymore, glared at Liu Xu, almost gritting his teeth as he spoke.

Murong Jing was stunned for a moment. Had he said something wrong?

Watching his perplexed face, everyone’s gaze shifted, and many could barely contain their chuckles.

Just then, Lu Yanwu suddenly spoke up again, "Liu Xu, why are you still holding my hand? Are you really intending to harass me in front of everyone?"

"Pfft!"

Murong Mingyue couldn’t hold back any longer and burst out laughing.

Many young people also couldn’t help but laugh out, but unlike Murong Mingyue’s unrestrained laughter, as soon as they laughed, they quickly stifled it, turning red-faced, obviously struggling to contain themselves.

Liu Xu’s face turned green; holding onto Lu Yanwu’s hand was no good, but neither was letting go.

"Yan Wu, don’t be disrespectful!"

Grandfather Lu finally spoke out, his face full of indignation, and then swept his gaze over the crowd, saying with a smile, "Yan Wu is a bit embarrassed to have her hand held by the young Liu in front of everyone, please forgive her, ha!"

Lu Yanwu was furious, her eyes red as she looked at Lu Yaosheng and shouted, "Who said I’m embarrassed? Grandfather, today is your grand celebration, and I don’t want to anger you, but if you insist on making things difficult for me, then don’t blame your granddaughter for not giving you face."

After speaking, she turned to Liu Xu, her face full of disappointment, "Before, in my heart, you were my brother for a lifetime, but now, the way you’re forcing me to hold hands, it chills my heart."

"Liu Xu, listen well, I already have a man I like, and I can never marry you in this lifetime. From now on, you are no longer the Brother Liu in my heart."