As they ate and chatted, the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
However, just as everyone was happily conversing, a somewhat abrupt voice suddenly sounded, interrupting their talk.
"Sister Luoshui, you're here too. What a coincidence." A strikingly burly young man, his face full of pleasant surprise, walked towards Qin Luoshui, followed by a group of young masters dressed impeccably.
"Qi Jun." Seeing the arrival, Zhang Fan's calm heart couldn't help but stir slightly. This person, for him, was a benefactor who had "recreated him."
Qi Jun was the young master of the Qi family, one of the four great families of Yan Jing. Rumor had it that he held a key position in a mysterious special forces unit within the military, and was highly valued within the Qi family.
According to Zhang Fan's past life, among Qin Luoshui's many suitors, Qi Jun and Wei Tong were both considered outstanding in terms of both power and background.
As for Zhang Fan's emotional reaction upon seeing this person, it was not due to his background or strength, as, in Zhang Fan's eyes, any background was fleeting and not worth mentioning.
He reacted this way solely because, in his previous life, it was the Qi family's young master... Qi Jun... who had thrown him down the Kunlong Mountain.
At that time, Zhang Fan had felt utterly despairing in the face of Qi Jun.
Let alone Qi Jun's background, just Qi Jun's strength was unfathomable to Zhang Fan back then.
But now, it seemed that Qi Jun's strength was only mediocre, merely at the level of a Zhenqi Master.
Due to various reasons, Zhang Fan's rebirth had prevented Qi Jun from coming to Donghai as in his previous life to throw Zhang Fan into Kunlong Valley, which had left Zhang Fan somewhat disappointed.
However, meeting now was not too late.
In the eyes of ordinary people, a Zhenqi Master was an absolute top-tier martial arts expert, capable of fighting a thousand men. But in Zhang Fan's eyes, a Zhenqi Master was just an ordinary person.
If he willed it, he could kill a whole group with a single palm strike.
Seeing Qi Jun's arrival, Qin Luoshui couldn't help but frown slightly, clearly unenthusiastic.
However, to Zhang Fan's surprise, Qi Wenxuan, who was sitting opposite him, his expression changed slightly upon seeing Qi Jun, appearing somewhat uneasy.
"Does Qi Wenxuan have any connection to the Qi family?" this thought flashed through Zhang Fan's mind.
As for Lin Ruyue and Xu Youran, they watched the scene with great interest. After so long, they finally witnessed Zhang Fan encountering a love rival, and given Zhang Fan's personality, it was bound to be interesting.
"Qi Jun, we're not that familiar with each other, yet you call me so affectionately. It's quite off-putting," Qin Luoshui said, putting down her chopsticks with displeasure.
If it were in the past, when she was with Zhang Fan and encountered young masters from prominent families like Qi Jun, Qin Luoshui would have worried about Zhang Fan suffering a disadvantage.
But now, she could only feel concern for Qi Jun, hoping his outcome wouldn't be too tragic.
Upon hearing Qin Luoshui's words, Qi Jun paid no mind, chuckled heartily, and said, "Luoshui, you speak too formally. I met with your mother a few days ago after returning from the army, and she expressed great satisfaction with me as her future son-in-law."
In terms of family background, Qi Jun was indeed a suitable match for Qin Luoshui. Qi Jun himself was also quite capable. Though not handsome, his appearance was rugged and masculine, combined with his well-built physique, he certainly possessed a certain manly charm.
Hearing this, Qin Luoshui was slightly angered and was about to retort, but Zhang Fan held her back.
Zhang Fan gently stroked Qin Luoshui's back and said with a smile, "Since he's my love rival, let me handle it."
Originally, Qi Jun had not paid any attention to anyone other than Qin Luoshui. However, Zhang Fan's action undoubtedly made Qi Jun's eyes narrow, filled with murderous intent.
He had pursued Qin Luoshui for so long without even touching her hand, and now, someone dared to be so intimate with Qin Luoshui. This even made Qi Jun harbor murderous thoughts.
"You handle it? What ability do you have to deal with me?" Qi Jun stomped his massive foot on the ground, causing the entire building to tremble slightly.
Upon witnessing this, many guests' faces changed dramatically. Some, who wished to avoid trouble, dared not continue eating and quickly left, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire.
Only a few guests, who were confident in their status, continued to enjoy their meals, watching the scene with keen interest.
With a stomp that made the entire building tremble slightly, Qi Jun leaned forward, looking down at Zhang Fan with a playful air.
"Brother Jun is so powerful. He can shake a whole building with one kick. If he were facing us, he could probably crush a group of us with one kick."
"In the past, there was Wei Tong among our generation who could trade a few blows with Young Master Qi. But I heard that a few months ago, Wei Tong had his leg broken by an old butler from the Qin family, delaying him for months. His strength must be far inferior to Brother Jun's now."
The group of young masters behind Qi Jun praised him enthusiastically.
Qi Jun appeared even more pleased upon hearing these words.
"Qi Jun, you're going too far!" Qi Wenxuan suddenly roared, drawing everyone's attention.
"Oh?" Qi Jun turned his head and only then noticed Qi Wenxuan's presence.
"I didn't expect you to still dare show up here after being kicked out of the Qi family. You must have put in quite some effort," Qi Jun said with a hint of surprise and mockery, staring at Qi Wenxuan.
"Kicked out of the Qi family?" Everyone present was momentarily stunned. So, Qi Wenxuan was also a member of the Qi family, one of the four great families of Yan Jing?
"Zhang Fan is my brother. If you dare touch him, I will fight you to the death!" Qi Wenxuan, ignoring Qi Jun's mockery, said with an angry expression.
"Haha, I never expected someone like you, a good-for-nothing, to have a brother. You truly surprise me," Qi Jun burst into laughter. As for Qi Wenxuan's threat of a fight to the death, he completely disregarded it.
If it were in the past, he might have paid some attention to Qi Wenxuan's words, but now...
Qi Wenxuan's father had died, and his status as a young master of the Qi family had naturally plummeted. Not long ago, he had been framed and he and his mother were driven out of the Qi family, no longer considered part of it.
"This is your girlfriend, isn't it?" Qi Jun suddenly shifted his gaze to Su Xuan beside Qi Wenxuan, causing Qi Wenxuan's eyes to narrow, his expression becoming even more ferocious.
"Don't be nervous. Although you've been kicked out of the Qi family, in terms of blood relation, we are still brothers. As the saying goes, a brother's wife should not be harassed. Besides, your girlfriend is just average. I'll be very polite." Qi Jun said.
Su Xuan leaned closer to Qi Wenxuan. Facing the burly Qi Jun, she was somewhat intimidated.
Qi Wenxuan clenched his fists but dared not make a move against Qi Jun. He had witnessed Qi Jun's strength and knew that even a hundred of him would not be Qi Jun's match.
"I intended to play with you a bit longer, but your mouth is too foul. I can't let you continue to ruin my brother's mood," Zhang Fan said, seeing this.
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