Chapter 568: Chu Family Banquet (10)

"What does Miss Shen mean by that?"

Qin Hao showed no surprise at Shen Nian’s words. Instead, he just looked at her and said with a smile.

"Exactly what it sounds like. I’ve already received the ’grand gift’ from the Qin family. Since I’ve happened to run into Young Master Qin today, I might as well tell you—I really don’t like the Qin family’s gift one bit!"

Shen Nian wasn’t afraid of offending Qin Hao. After all, they were long past the point of worrying about giving offense. Besides, the Qin family had already dared to make a move against her. ’So why can’t I clap back at Qin Hao a little?’

"I’ve heard quite a bit about Miss Shen before, but I really didn’t expect you to be so sharp-tongued!"

Qin Hao didn’t refute a single word Shen Nian said. Instead, he just kept looking at her and continued speaking with a smile.

"Is that so? It’s a shame, though. No matter how sharp-tongued I am, it’s nothing compared to the Qin family’s shamelessness! And on that note, your family’s judgment when hiring people seems a bit poor!"

"Miss Shen, this verbal bravado... it doesn’t seem like it will do you any good."

"It may not do me any good, but it won’t do me any harm, either! After all, even if I kept my mouth shut, it’s not as if the Qin family was going to apologize for what happened, right?"

"What happened last time... is Miss Shen so certain it was our Qin family’s doing?"

"What’s this? Didn’t Young Master Qin just tacitly admit to it? It’s a bit late to be denying it now, don’t you think?"

Shen Nian gave Qin Hao a mocking smile. She didn’t know what this Young Master Qin was truly capable of, but at the very least, his complete lack of grace was something she found utterly contemptible.

"Miss Shen, it seems there’s no benefit for you in offending the Qin family."

"Too bad. I don’t seem to get any benefits from *not* offending the Qin family, either!"

"Miss Shen..."

"What do you think you’re doing, Young Master Qin? Are you trying to threaten someone from the Chu Family at our own banquet?!"

The three men, who had just been drinking nearby, had already started walking over while Shen Nian and Qin Hao were speaking. The moment he heard Qin Hao threaten Shen Nian, Chu Yunze cut him off.

Lu Cheng, meanwhile, immediately stepped in front of Shen Nian, shielding her and placing himself squarely between her and Qin Hao.

Even Gu Hengzhi came to stand between Chu Yunze and Lu Cheng. Clearly, when it came to the Qin family, all of them were of one mind.

Qin Hao had been about to step closer to Shen Nian, but he stopped in his tracks when the three men approached.

"Mr. Chu exaggerates. I just wanted to say a few more words to Miss Shen, that’s all."

"Whatever you have to say, Young Master Qin, you can say it to me," Lu Cheng said, standing protectively in front of Shen Nian. If they weren’t at a Chu Family banquet, he probably would have thrown a punch by now.

Lu Cheng could tolerate Gu Hengzhi talking to Shen Nian earlier, but the sight of Qin Hao even looking at her for a moment too long was grating on his nerves.

"Tsk, tsk. I’ve always heard Lu Cheng was fiercely protective of his wife, and today I finally get to see it in person! I do hope you’ll be able to keep protecting her so well in the future!"

"You..."

Shen Nian was the most important person in the world to Lu Cheng. He didn’t care what anyone said about him, but he wouldn’t tolerate a single word against her.

"Qin Hao, are you acting on your father’s orders today? Miss Shen is not only a member of the Chu Family, but also an honored guest of our Gu family. If the Qin family wants to make a move against her, you’d better ask the Gu family for permission first!"

Gu Hengzhi, who had been silent since joining them, suddenly spoke up while looking at Qin Hao. After he finished speaking, everyone present turned to look at him.