The snakehead Zhang Mazi mentioned was merely a kingpin on an antique street. To put it bluntly, he was a local hoodlum leader.
Qin Xuan didn't take such people seriously at all. With a cold snort, he grabbed Wang Yuyan and prepared to leave. Seeing Wang Yuyan's reluctant gaze fixed on the hairpin, Qin Xuan sighed helplessly, "Do you want it that much?"
Wang Yuyan nodded pitifully. In truth, she didn't want the hairpin itself, but rather for Qin Xuan to buy it for her; a woman's heart is never that simple. However, Qin Xuan could see through her little game. He immediately said, "Let's go to a proper jewelry store later, and I'll buy you one, okay?"
"Really?" Wang Yuyan asked with a little excitement.
"Mm." Seeing Qin Xuan nod, Wang Yuyan finally believed him and followed Qin Xuan, ready to leave.
"Stop right there!" At this moment, a rough voice boomed. A man with a fierce appearance and a snake tattoo on his neck strode forward, followed by several henchmen who clearly weren't up to any good.
"Snakehead! You're finally here!" Zhang Mazi rushed forward to greet him, "Someone's causing trouble!"
This person was indeed the snakehead Wu Qingtian, whom Zhang Mazi had mentioned. Wu Qingtian glanced at them and asked Zhang Mazi, "What's going on?"
"Snakehead, this kid broke the rules..." Zhang Mazi recounted the events, embellishing them with his own spin. Wu Qingtian's expression shifted slightly upon hearing this. How dare someone cause trouble in his territory? They must be tired of living!
Wu Qingtian pointed at Qin Xuan and said coldly, "Kid, you broke my rules in my territory, and you still think you can leave?"
Qin Xuan released Wang Yuyan and said calmly, "Is forced buying and selling considered a rule?"
"Nonsense!" Wu Qingtian roared. "Here, I am the rule. You broke the rule, and you'll pay the price. Leaving is impossible."
The surrounding vendors usually conducted their business in the same manner. Qin Xuan's actions were undoubtedly disrupting their livelihoods, so they began to scold Qin Xuan as well. Qin Xuan let out a cold snort. People from such a sordid place were naturally not good people, and there was no need to be polite to them.
"Shut up, all of you!" Qin Xuan's stern shout, accompanied by a burst of murderous aura, scared everyone into silence.
"Then what if I insist on leaving today?" Qin Xuan asked Wu Qingtian.
"You can certainly try," Wu Qingtian sneered. He then glanced at the stunningly beautiful Wang Yuyan behind Qin Xuan, a lecherous grin appearing on his face. He licked his lips and said, "If you want to leave, it's not impossible. Leave the woman behind to accompany me for one night, and I'll be merciful and let you go."
Wu Qingtian had never seen a woman as beautiful as those movie stars before, and impure thoughts began to arise. What man didn't like women, let alone such an exceptional one?
Wang Yuyan, as if relishing the chaos, stepped forward, linked her arm with Qin Xuan's, and said with tearful eyes, "Husband, for your safety, perhaps you should hand me over. It's only for one night, and I'll come find you tomorrow morning."
Wu Qingtian was entranced by Wang Yuyan's demeanor, and the evil fire within him surged, making him wish he could immediately carry this beauty back to a hotel and hear her melodious cries beneath him.
*Slap!*
As soon as Wang Yuyan finished speaking, Qin Xuan slapped her on her shapely posterior, glaring at her with annoyance. Wang Yuyan, instead of being angry, felt a thrill, for she saw a trace of jealousy in Qin Xuan's eyes. This was exactly the effect she wanted.
"If you talk nonsense again, I won't bother with you."
Wang Yuyan stuck out her tongue and obediently shut her mouth. Her goal had been achieved. Qin Xuan looked at Wu Qingtian, his gaze suddenly sharpening with a hint of killing intent, and said in an icy tone, "Repeat what you just said."
Wu Qingtian hadn't yet realized the gravity of the situation, still lost in his fantasy with the beautiful woman before him. "I said, have this woman accompany me for o—" Before Wu Qingtian could finish his sentence, Qin Xuan's figure instantly appeared before him, his hand gripping Wu Qingtian's throat, making him unable to breathe.