The Tenth Chapter: The Humble Beggar

  It's only been half a year since that divination, is it really going to come true? The man in front of him has a face so beautiful it's as if the gods and humans are both infatuated with him. His demeanor and speech also carry an air of nobility and uniqueness that seems innate. Although Du Mingfeng hates him so much, the fact remains that this man's advantages won't be diminished just because he hates him. What makes his heart tremble is his attitude towards Meng Jun, that gaze, the kind of gaze a man has when he encounters the woman he likes, so overbearing, so unyielding. It's as if a wild beast has spotted its prey and won't let anyone else approach.

  "Meng Jun!" Du Mingfeng called out, his voice filled with unbearable sorrow and helplessness.

  "Brother Mingfeng!" Du Mingfeng's mournful cry instantly pierced Zhuo Mengjun's heart, and she let out a sharp scream before fainting.

  Mu Xingchen was stunned. He had imagined countless times how the woman in his arms would struggle, how she would be frantic, or how she would scold him loudly, but he never thought it would end like this. His heart suddenly started racing wildly, jumping with such confusion and uncertainty that he had never experienced before in his 23 years of life. Why? Why did he encounter so many firsts in life on the day he met this woman?

  Perhaps Mu Xingchen couldn't understand it at the time, but after many years, he finally realized his mindset back then. He had met the most important woman of his life, a woman he would cherish and protect for the rest of his life.

  "Let her go! Please, let her go!" Du Mingfeng's voice was even more mournful, and he suddenly knelt down on one knee. The man in front of him, although he didn't know his name, could deeply feel the other's intimidating power. Such a man, Du Mingfeng knew he wasn't his match. Besides humbly begging, he couldn't think of any other way. He couldn't live without Meng Jun; if he didn't have her, this life would be completely devoid of interest.

  Mu Xingchen was shocked again, although he wasn't deeply educated in traditional ways, he understood the profound meaning of "a man's knees have gold". This guy actually knelt down for Zhuo Mengjun, despite being so despicable, Mu couldn't help but be moved. However, being moved aside, he still can't stand this cowardly appearance. Earlier when Zhuo Mengjun was surrounded by that group of thugs, if he had appeared in time, would he have been able to save the day? Hmph! Looking at this guy's useless appearance, even if he came, he'd probably be beaten down by those thugs. How did this interesting girl fall for such a man?

  "Spare her, please! You're a big shot, don't bother with us small people. We're just ordinary citizens, it's not worth your esteemed self wasting time on us." Seeing Mu Xingchen still refusing to let go, Du Mingfeng's words became even more humiliating. He bowed his head lower and lower, almost touching the ground, thinking that if this person still wouldn't let go, he would keep kowtowing until he agreed to release her.

  Mu Xingchen couldn't help but understand his meaning, and his heart skipped a beat violently. This man was willing to give up his self-respect for Zhuo Mengjun, which should be a rare thing too?

  "That's enough! How annoying, you've ruined my mood. Forget it! Take your woman away!" Mu Xingchen shouted loudly, stopping Du Mingfeng from taking further action. He quickly walked over and handed Meng Jun back to him. Turning around to leave, his swift movement was because he feared that in the next second, he would regret it. However, when he got into his German Land Rover, he couldn't help but turn back and remind him: "Take good care of your own woman. This time, she must have offended someone at school, and they sent people to teach her a lesson. As a man, if you love her, you should protect her well. If next time, you're still such a coward? I won't guarantee that I'll return her to you!"

  "Yes, yes, I understand, I understand!" Du Mingfeng hastily nodded his head like a nodding doll. Watching the majestic Range Rover disappear into the distance, he finally let out a long sigh.

  On the Range Rover, Mu Xingchen's gaze was fixed on the rearview mirror, watching the figure that was gradually moving away. His heart suddenly became restless for no reason, and just as he picked up the phone with a "hello", his expression changed. Immediately, he threw down the phone, turned the steering wheel sharply, and the Range Rover sped off in a different direction like lightning.

  "It's all right, Meng Jun. The danger has passed and we can be together again." Du Mingfeng held Meng Jun tightly in his arms, but his body was shaking like a leaf. His legs gave way beneath him and he collapsed to the ground.