C8 This Man Smells so Good in Your Arms

Caught off guard, Jiang Lingyuan took a hit that left half his face swollen. Instinctively, he shoved Tang Xinran with considerable force, sending her crashing into the sharp edge of a cabinet. The shove was so forceful that Xinran, unable to react in time, braced herself for the impact, having already endured a painful slap to the face.

But in the next moment, she found herself cradled in the warm embrace of a man, his chest as refreshing as bamboo. Opening her eyes, she met Qin Huan's deep, attractive gaze. The scent of the man was comforting, causing Xinran's cheeks to flush with color. She hastily extricated herself from his arms and stood up, only to notice Qin Huan's expression turn icy as he glanced behind her. He fixed his gaze on Zhan Yi and commanded, "You dare to harm someone in public? Beat them and throw them out!"

Zhan Yi could only shrug. With Qin Huan's directive, he had no choice but to play the heavy. With Qin Huan present, there was no need to fear repercussions. After a quick phone call, several burly bodyguards swooped in, unleashing a fierce beating on Lingyuan until his mouth bled.

Neither Tang Ruoyun nor Faang Manna was spared. Ruoyun's mouth turned red, a consequence of her earlier snide remarks. Manna fared worse, her hands beaten until they were as red and swollen as carrots.

Fuming, Lingyuan threatened, "This is customer abuse and intentional injury. I'm going to report you to the police..."

Qin Huan responded coolly, "You were the ones who started the violence and drew blood. The mall was merely defending itself. If anyone is to be sued, it should be you."

As he spoke, Qin Huan gently turned Xinran around by the shoulder, revealing a vivid bloodstain on the white fabric of her dress just above her lower thigh. Xinran froze, realizing that in the scuffle, her sanitary pad had shifted, and her menstrual flow had soaked through her dress. This bookworm!

Tang Xinran was completely flustered. It was her first time facing such an embarrassing situation, made worse by being reminded by a man like Qin Huan. A few onlookers couldn't help but stare.

She wished she could find a hole to crawl into, yet Qin Huan maintained a stern, serious demeanor. It was certainly not the time to call her out.

Feigning a pained expression and a wobbly stance, Tang Xinran played her part...

Then, much to her satisfaction, she watched as Jiang Lingyuan and his companions were unceremoniously escorted out of the mall.

Qin Huan grabbed Tang Xinran's arm, his voice icy, "Aren't you leaving? I'm taking you to the hospital..."

Her face flushed with embarrassment, Tang Xinran protested, "No, no... I just need to visit the restroom..."

Qin Huan's frown deepened. "Client, your injuries are severe. Don't be stubborn... You haven't paid me for the contract yet..."

Any fleeting sense of gratitude and warmth vanished from her heart, and Tang Xinran replied icily, "Rest assured! You won't miss out on your money!"

She dashed off to the restroom, and thankfully, Zhan Yi, ever so knowledgeable, had a female store clerk bring a change of clothes for Tang Xinran!

While waiting for Tang Xinran to emerge, Zhan Yi couldn't help but tease, "You're quick on your feet! I wouldn't have pegged you for someone so decisive. Have you truly become the second party?"

"She came to me willingly; it's just mutual use! I've got a year, and she'll make the perfect excuse to fend off my family's meddling!"

"Mutual use? It seemed to me you were quite concerned when you saw her bleeding and injured. You even took up her cause!"

"Shut up!" Qin Huan snapped, his cheeks burning with the embarrassment Zhan Yi's reminder had stirred. "We're legally married, after all. I don't want her tarnishing my reputation! And her taste in men... how could she have chosen such a loser for her first love..."