Chapter 324: Amorous and Charming

Chapter 324: Chapter 324: Amorous and Charming

The sudden conflict drew the attention of everyone around.

The bar wasn’t very crowded to begin with, and now everyone had gathered around to watch.

However, Jiang Fan hadn’t used lethal force. He had held back with that kick.

As long as Tang Mengtao didn’t press the issue, he couldn’t be bothered to get into more trouble.

But Tang Mengtao quickly scrambled up from the floor, glaring viciously at Jiang Fan. "You dare hit me? Do you have any idea who I am? You’ll be sorry!"

After speaking, he turned and walked straight into a private room nearby.

Jiang Fan paid him no mind and turned to look at Li Muwan.

Li Muwan looked at him groggily and suddenly started to cry. "Jiang Fan, I’m so miserable..."

For a moment, Jiang Fan didn’t know what to say. He wanted to push Li Muwan away but found himself hesitating.

However, just then, a group of thugs suddenly rushed toward the bar, emerging from the same private room Tang Mengtao had stormed into.

At the head of the group was none other than Tang Mengtao himself.

Tang Mengtao walked forward slowly, a triumphant smile on his face. "Kid, you’re pretty tough, aren’t you? Let’s see you handle this many people!"

Jiang Fan’s heart sank, but he still moved Li Muwan behind him protectively.

A quick glance revealed more than ten people behind Tang Mengtao, each of them eyeing Jiang Fan and Li Muwan like predators.

"Young Master Tang, is this the kid?" a man with a beer belly next to Tang Mengtao asked.

He was holding a beer bottle, and the burly men beside him were also holding empty bottles.

"Yeah, that’s the one!" Tang Mengtao pointed at the two and said coldly, "Teach the guy a lesson and throw him out. Drag the woman to my room for me. Shit, I tried to be nice, but she wouldn’t take it!"

Jiang Fan clenched his fists. Steeling himself, a ruthless glint appeared in his eyes.

"Hold on!"

Just then, a resonant voice echoed through the bar.

Jiang Fan frowned. The speaker was a woman.

The crowd had already surrounded the bar, but upon hearing this voice, they all parted to make a path.

Only then did Jiang Fan see the woman who was walking toward them.

She had an extraordinary air about her, with bright, cold eyes. She wore a black qipao, her hair was the color of red wine, and a slim ladies’ cigarette dangled from her lips.

"It’s you?" Jiang Fan looked at the woman, surprised.

It was none other than the woman he had met at the Yangcheng Hotel.

If Jiang Fan remembered correctly, this woman was called "Jia!"

Sure enough, as the woman approached, the color drained from Tang Mengtao’s face. He called out, "Jia, you’re just in time!"

Jia glanced at Tang Mengtao and chuckled softly before walking up to Jiang Fan.

"Kid, you again? It seems we’re fated to meet!"

Jiang Fan gave a faint smile, but Jia’s gaze shifted to Li Muwan, looking her up and down.

"I never would’ve thought. Not only do you like playing the hero saving the damsel in distress, but you’re also quite the romantic!"

"Hey... don’t say that. I’m just friends with this woman. Last time was also..."

Jiang Fan sneered. ’I don’t want to be misunderstood.’

He looked at Jia and added nonchalantly, "You’re the one who’s full of charm, showing up everywhere."

Jia wasn’t angered or annoyed. She just smiled faintly.

"You’re Jiang Fan, right? I was the one who called you earlier. You said you had nothing to do with this woman, but she said you’re her boyfriend!"

"This... Uh..."

Jiang Fan’s face flushed red, and for a moment, he didn’t know how to explain.

"Jia, stop wasting your breath on this kid. He dared to cause trouble in your bar. I’ll help you take him out!" Tang Mengtao said coldly.

Jiang Fan shot Tang Mengtao a vicious glare and couldn’t help but clench his fists again.

Jia waved her hand and said calmly, "Young Master Tang, you’re always welcome at my bar. But if you make a scene, it’ll be embarrassing for everyone. I did a little checking on this young lady. She’s the daughter of Li Jiaxiang from the Li Family!"

"So what if it’s Li Jiaxiang? The Li Family should be thrilled to have a connection with my Tang Family. Why would they be unhappy?"

Jia took a drag from her slim cigarette and said faintly, "Young Master Tang, Kangqiao Water County is just a small business. I can’t afford to offend either of you. But if word of this gets to Patriarch Tang, it won’t look good for anyone. Patriarch Tang specifically told all of us last time to make sure you stay out of trouble..."

Tang Mengtao’s expression changed instantly upon hearing Jia’s words.

Jia continued, "Consider your private room tab on me today, Young Master Tang. I’ll make sure none of my people say a word to Patriarch Tang. You’re always welcome back at Kangqiao Water County in the future!"

"Jia, this kid hit me first. You’re telling me to just let it go?"

"Young Master Tang, did you bring all these people here to trash my bar so I have to go to Patriarch Tang for compensation? What happens outside that door is your business, but inside Kangqiao Water County, my word is still law, isn’t it?"

Tang Mengtao gritted his teeth.

He hesitated for a moment, then shot Jiang Fan a venomous glare.

"Kid, don’t think I’m letting this go. Don’t let me see you again!"

With that, Tang Mengtao waved his hand and led his group of thugs out of the bar.

Jiang Fan watched them leave, shaking his head with a sigh.

"Thanks!" Jiang Fan said to Jia.

Although Jiang Fan didn’t know Jia’s background, she had saved him from considerable trouble both at the Yangcheng Hotel and now here at Kangqiao Water County.

"Kid, you really are a troublemaker. Last time you offended the Liu Family, and now you’ve crossed the Tang Family. Do you have a death wish?"

Jiang Fan gave a bitter smile. "It’s not like I had a choice. You just have to deal with whatever comes your way."

Jia let out a cold laugh and said lightly, "Interesting. Jiang Fan, right? I’ll remember you. Good luck!"

Jiang Fan smiled, picked up Li Muwan’s bank card from the floor, and asked, "Jia, could you please tell me how much her bill is?"

Jia waved her hand. "Don’t worry about it. Since Young Master Tang already paid for it, it’s settled!"

Jiang Fan didn’t insist. ’He felt no gratitude toward Young Master Tang. After all, his intentions weren’t pure, and his grubby hands had been all over her. This small amount of money could be considered a minor punishment for him.’

Supporting Li Muwan, the two of them left the bar.

By the time they were out of the bar, Li Muwan’s body had gone limp, and she was barely conscious.

"Jiang Fan, where are we going?"

"Where are we going?" Jiang Fan said irritably. "Don’t think for a second I came here willingly. I just didn’t want this on my conscience!"

"So... you do care about me a little, don’t you?"

Jiang Fan supported Li Muwan without answering.

He shook his head with a sense of resignation and helped Li Muwan into the passenger seat.