Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 533 - 530

Chapter 533: 530

"Xiao Yi, do you have any more of this ointment?"

Suddenly, an expectant voice rang out from the crowd.

Upon hearing this voice, the crowd instantly boiled over again. Almost everyone recognized her; the girl speaking was none other than Han Lu, Elder Han’s very own granddaughter who stood by his side earlier!

Han Lu actually made a point to come over and ask Xiao Yi for a tube of such ’inferior’ skincare product!

Everyone’s eyes widened in disbelief, wondering if they were seeing things or their eyes were playing tricks on them.

At the same time, many people couldn’t help but speculate about what kind of background this young man had, to even know Miss Han of the Han Family!

And, could it be that his skincare product really did have miraculous effects?

Otherwise, why would Miss Han go out of her way to ask him for it?

For Gao Junjie and the other three of the Four Young Evil Masters, the expressions on their faces suddenly changed once more, their facial muscles tightening as if someone had applied accupressure, becoming abruptly stiff.

Xiao Yi not only knew Chen Jianguo but also knew Han Lu, and what’s more, Miss Han of the Han family was actually asking Xiao Yi for that worthless skincare product!

It was as if they felt a severe slap across their faces.

"Miss Han, hi, hehe, I do have one more here, but there’s less of it. It was made from the leftover materials when I made this ointment. If you want it, I’ll give it to you," Xiao Yi said.

Xiao Yi was also quite surprised. He hadn’t expected Han Lu to come over and speak to him, let alone ask for the ointment. Nevertheless, he had a good impression of her and, seeing the look of anticipation on her face, he hesitated for a moment before handing her the other tube from his pocket, which he had originally planned to give to Wang Qingqing.

It seemed he would need to make another batch. But this could be a good thing, as he thought about giving one to Xiaoxiao and to the little girl, which would probably be useful for her as well.

As he handed over the ointment, these were the thoughts running through Xiao Yi’s mind.

"Xiao Yi, thank you so much!"

Han Lu had spoken casually without expecting much, but to her surprise, Xiao Yi actually had another tube and genuinely gave it to her. Her face instantly lit up with absolute joy.

Among those present, other than Chen Xue, the people who trusted Xiao Yi the most undeniably were the brothers Qian Fuchen and Qian Fuyu, who had witnessed the miracles of Xiao Yi’s medical skills with their own eyes. They were not surprised at all that he produced a skincare product, and they utterly believed in its benefits. How could someone who could cure severe incurable diseases not effortlessly make a skincare product?

Aside from the Qian brothers, the next person who trusted Xiao Yi the most was undoubtedly Han Lu.

She didn’t know why, but ever since the first time she saw Xiao Yi and noticed the smile on his face, that trustworthy smile had been securely etched in her mind, and she always felt there was nothing Xiao Yi couldn’t do.

This trust was inexplicable but steadfast.

After Xiao Yi mentioned the effects of the product, she unquestionably believed him. For a girl, the love for beauty is natural. The benefits Xiao Yi described were incredibly useful to her. Moreover, watching Chen Xue’s joy in holding the ointment, she suddenly felt a tinge of envy stir within her, prompting her to speak up involuntarily.

After she had asked, she felt a twinge of regret and an embarrassing flush graced her cheeks, but more than that, she felt anxious, unsure if Xiao Yi would give it to her.

"No need to be polite."

Xiao Yi watched Han Lu hold the ointment as if it were a treasure, her face alight with happiness, and he couldn’t help but smile warmly at her. His fondness for this girl grew a little more.

This was the fruit of his hard labor, and its value was exceptional. Although he didn’t care about other people’s views, the disdainful looks from others didn’t matter to him—he had his own pride. However, receiving recognition always felt pleasant and brought great joy.

"Xiao Yi, let’s go sit over there," Chen Jianguo said.

Chen Jianguo was somewhat surprised to see Han Lu coming over to ask Xiao Yi for something, but he was no ordinary person. Since he had seen Han Lu and Xiao Yi together once before, he thought Han Lu was just giving Xiao Yi face and made nothing of it. His regard for Miss Han increased slightly as he smiled and suggested moving away from all the eyes converging on them.

He knew that Xiao Yi was a person who disliked fuss and preferred to keep a low profile, so he hoped to usher Xiao Yi quickly to the host’s table.

"Okay."

Xiao Yi also felt those increasingly numerous gazes, and he truly disliked this sensation, especially when he felt the questioning eyes between him and Han Lu. He was afraid that Han Lu would be misunderstood and that messy words would damage her reputation. Upon hearing Chen Jianguo’s words, he quickly gave a smile and nodded in agreement.

Feeling Xiao Yi leave with Chen Jianguo and the others, it seemed that no one realized that the incident had been stirred up by him. Everyone failed to see that he had deliberately made things difficult for Xiao Yi, aiming to embarrass him. Gao Junjie breathed a deep, silent sigh of relief, feeling as if a huge weight had been lifted from his shoulders.

He had finally dodged a bullet and knew he needed to stay far away from this Xiao fellow for a long time to come!

Before possessing adequate strength, he absolutely must not provoke this rural bumpkin named Xiao!

Gao Junjie made this decision quietly in his heart.

Despite how unwilling, pained, and stifled he felt, his rational mind still reminded him that, no matter what, without absolute strength, he must not mess with Xiao Yi!

Not only was his fighting ability several times stronger than his, but now he had also discovered that even the background strength he had always prided himself on was inferior to this young man’s. What more was there for him to say?

But before Gao Junjie could relax for long, Xiao Yi, who had walked a few steps ahead, suddenly stopped and turned around, his gaze indifferently falling on him.

Seeing Xiao Yi’s gaze, Gao Junjie’s spirit tightened immediately, his face turning pale and his legs starting to shake.

"Sorry, gentlemen, but you are not welcome at our banquet today."

Chen Jianguo noticed Xiao Yi’s halted steps and followed his gaze to the Four Young Evil Masters, remembering something as his expression darkened and he stepped forward coldly to face them.

There was an uproar in the entire hall as Chen Jianguo’s words landed.

To expel them!

Even for ordinary people, this was a severe insult, let alone for those present. No one expected Chen Jianguo to make such a choice, to directly demand the expulsion of Gao Junjie and the others!

This was equivalent to a complete break with Gao Junjie and the forces he represented!

This was out of character for Chen Jianguo. Everyone had dealt with him more than once, knew him to be dignified and serious, principled in his actions, but also warm-hearted beneath his cold exterior, fairly easy to talk to as long as one met his basic standards. It was rare for him to deliberately make life difficult in their usual collaborations.

Even Xiao Yi and Han Lu, along with others familiar with Chen Jianguo, were taken aback by his decision.

The Four Young Evil Masters, including Gao Junjie, were utterly dumbfounded, their minds going blank as they watched Chen Jianguo’s commanding presence, speechless with pale faces, looking as if they had been struck dumb.

"Chen..."

It took a while for Gao Junjie to come to his senses, his face showing disbelief as he looked at Chen Jianguo, wanting to say something but only managing the word "Chen" without knowing what to follow it with. It felt inappropriate to call him Uncle Chen, as it would be too humiliating to do so when being expelled—why chase after being called an uncle? Yet he lacked the confidence to address him directly by his name.

"Please leave, and take back the gifts you brought. I won’t see you out," Chen Jianguo said coldly, his gaze firm and voice steady.

The presents they had sent earlier had already angered him, but if they hadn’t offended Xiao Yi, he would still have given them some face and not severed ties so completely. However, they were foolish and excessive, violating his bottom line once again.

For him, Xiao Yi’s identity was very prestigious, even deserving his utmost respect.

He wasn’t foolish. Although he had been too excited at seeing Xiao Yi to pay them any mind at first, he was very clear about their behavior and their expressions, especially their last action—deliberately trying to embarrass Xiao Yi with a loud shout.

Seeing Xiao Yi’s gaze upon them, he instantly recalled this issue and how close this person was to not being dealt with.

Not to mention these four families were, in his view, just a bunch of insignificant trouble-makers, ungrateful wretches. Even if they were as mighty as the Li Family, capable of crushing Jianguo Group and Chen Jianguo at any moment, he would not show mercy!

How could Chen Jianguo tolerate people wreaking havoc and insulting Xiao Yi on his own property, in his villa? (To be continued. If you enjoy this story, you are welcome to come to Qidian to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)