NOVEL NEXT Chapter 2
Chapter 2: The War God Appears, and the Villain is About to Go Crazy:
The entire room fell silent.
What was happening? What the hell was happening!?
For three years, Lu Chengwen had clung to Leng Qingqiu like a leech, using every possible trick to keep other men away from her, all for the sake of winning her over.
And for three years, the moment anyone mentioned their engagement, Leng Qingqiu would explode with fury, as if she would rather die than accept it.
And now, things had completely flipped?
Lu Chengwen didn’t want to marry her anymore, but Leng Qingqiu agreed instead?
Lu Chengwen felt like he was going insane.
He turned his head in shock, staring at Leng Qingqiu.
[Big Sis, what are you doing? Agreeing to the engagement? What the hell is this? You’re supposed to be Long Aotian’s harem member! You’re supposed to be licking his boots! If you do this, he’s going to kill me!]
[That guy has been scheming to get close to you just so he can act weak and then pull off some big power move when it matters most, making you and your family admire him.]
[Then you’re supposed to fall in love with him, hand over your entire family fortune, and let him have everything! Stick to the damn script, will you?!]
Leng Qingqiu smirked coldly at Lu Chengwen.
You want to break off the engagement?
Did you ask me first?
For three years, you disgusted me, and now you think you can just walk away? On top of that, you’re convinced that I’m going to be some bodyguard’s harem member?
Well then, I’ll make sure to disgust you today instead!
I’d love to see exactly how this Long Aotian is going to drag me into his harem!
Also, being able to suddenly hear Lu Chengwen’s inner thoughts was shocking, but what was even more shocking was that Lu Chengwen seemed to know a lot of strange things.
She didn’t know what game he was playing, but for now, making sure he failed at whatever he was trying to achieve was the best option.
Both families started talking excitedly, eagerly discussing the upcoming wedding, how the couple would live their married life, and even who would take care of their grandchildren.
Lu Chengwen pulled Leng Qingqiu aside, speaking urgently. “Qingqiu, are you out of your mind today?”
Leng Qingqiu snorted. “I think you’re the one acting strange.”
Lu Chengwen took a deep breath to calm himself. “Alright, alright, let’s not argue. But this engagement, we can’t go through with it. We have to cancel it, seriously.”
Leng Qingqiu felt victorious.
For three years, she had no way of dealing with this scumbag.
He was shameless, persistent, and had no dignity, willing to use any underhanded method to get what he wanted.
She had been utterly exhausted by him.
But now, watching him panic, sweating nervously and running around in circles, she felt a deep sense of satisfaction.
This scumbag was finally in her grasp!
Lu Chengwen asked anxiously, “Qingqiu, are you only doing this because of family pressure? Think about it, am I annoying?”
“Yes.”
“Do you hate me?”
“I do.”
“Do I disgust you?”
“You’re absolutely disgusting.”
“Then why are you still agreeing to marry me?”
“Because I want to.”
Lu Chengwen stared at her in shock, suddenly realizing that maybe he didn’t understand this woman as well as he thought.
Meanwhile, both families had already finalized everything. They excitedly gathered around the couple and led them to the small garden.
Lu Chengwen’s mind was completely blank.
Standing beside Leng Qingqiu on stage, he was still trying to process everything.
[This is a total disaster! In just a few minutes, Long Aotian is going to charge in, break my leg, and take Leng Qingqiu away.]
[So no matter what, I can’t avoid this fate? Even though I know what’s going to happen next, I still can’t do anything about it?]
[Something’s seriously wrong with Leng Qingqiu! Wasn’t she supposed to hate me? What the hell is she doing today?]
Leng Qingqiu narrowed her eyes as she listened to Lu Chengwen’s thoughts, feeling even more shocked.
This guy… not only could she hear his thoughts, but he also knew what was going to happen next?
Was Long Aotian… really going to stand up and object?
The emcee spoke enthusiastically. “Ladies and gentlemen, at the request of the Lu and Leng families, I am honored to announce some wonderful news! The eldest son of the Lu family, Lu Chengwen, and the eldest daughter of the Leng family, Leng Qingqiu, will be holding their engagement ceremony on the tenth of next month—”
“I object!”
At that moment, a security guard stepped forward from the crowd.
It was none other than the rightful protagonist of this novel—Long Aotian.
The emcee glanced at him. “Guards, get rid of this lowly security guard!”
The moment Lu Chengwen saw Long Aotian, his legs nearly gave out.
He instinctively took a step back.
Leng Qingqiu looked at Lu Chengwen, utterly astonished.
He was right!
Long Aotian stepped onto the stage. The emcee tried to push him away, but Long Aotian effortlessly tossed him aside, sending him flying off the stage.
Leng Qingqiu glared at him. “Long Aotian, what do you think you’re doing?”
Long Aotian grabbed her shoulders firmly. “Qingqiu, don’t worry. I won’t let anyone force you into a marriage you don’t want. Your fate should be in your own hands.”
Honestly, if things had followed the original plot, this moment would have been touching for Leng Qingqiu.
If Lu Chengwen had continued pestering her shamelessly, if the Lu family had pressured her, and if even her own parents had supported this engagement for business interests… then Long Aotian stepping up now would have made her feel surprised and deeply moved.
A few days ago, during an unexpected incident, Long Aotian had displayed remarkable skills and bravery, earning her admiration.
That was why she had personally recruited him as her personal bodyguard. Over the past few days, her opinion of him had indeed improved.
But now… thanks to Lu Chengwen’s earlier thoughts, everything felt different.
At this moment, Leng Qingqiu only saw Long Aotian as a scheming man who had been deliberately getting close to her for his own gains. He was clearly after her family fortune, pretending to be noble and selfless while actually being manipulative and disgusting.
He was even more repulsive than Lu Chengwen!
Leng Qingqiu shoved his hands away. “Long Aotian, you’re just my bodyguard. My family affairs have nothing to do with you.”
“Qingqiu, I understand your concerns. But trust me, as long as I’m here today, no one can force you into a marriage against your will.”
Lu Chengwen nodded.
[Of course, you’re the big damn protagonist!]
[Righteous speeches should have plenty more to go, right? Come on, say them all, spill everything. As the War God, you have to make sure everyone knows you’re standing on the side of justice.]
[Go ahead, start your performance!]
Long Aotian turned around and faced the guests, raising his voice.
“The mighty Four Great Families of Snow City—rather than making profits through legitimate means, you resort to sacrificing a young girl’s happiness for the sake of political gain! Do you have any sense of shame? Have you ever truly cared about Qingqiu’s happiness?”
Lu Chengwen clapped for Long Aotian from behind.
[Beautiful! Qingqiu, it’s your turn now—cry for me!]
[He’s already set up the perfect scene for you. You have to be moved, there’s no way around it. Really, cry already!]
Leng Qingqiu shot Lu Chengwen a glare, her icy gaze burning with fury at the humiliation.
Lu Chengwen, seeing her fierce expression, awkwardly put his hands down and pretended to look elsewhere.
Long Aotian continued, “Uncle Leng, Aunt Leng, Qingqiu is your biological daughter. Can you really bear to push her into a pit of fire? Everyone in Snow City knows what kind of trash Lu Chengwen is. Are you really willing to marry your daughter off to such scum? Do you feel no remorse?”
Leng Qingqiu snapped in anger, “Since when does a mere bodyguard have the right to meddle in my affairs? You’re fired! Leave this place immediately!”
Long Aotian was stunned.
Huh!?
Something… felt… wrong?
This wasn’t how things were supposed to go!
The murmurs among the guests grew louder.
“Who the hell is this guy? So rude!”
“They’re hosting a wedding, and he jumps in to cause trouble? He just looks like some pervert drooling over the Leng family’s young lady.”
“He should take a good look in the mirror first!”
“Ugh, this guy gives off such an unpleasant vibe!”
Lu Chengwen was sweating nervously.
[Why are you all shouting so loud? He’s about to attack any second now!]
[Calm down, all of you!]
At that moment, a muscular man from the Lu family stepped forward, grabbed Long Aotian by the collar, and growled, “Kid, today is our Young Master Lu’s big day, and you’re looking for trouble? You see these? Ever seen fists the size of sandbags?”
Long Aotian smirked coldly.
A mere mortal. With a flick of my finger, I could end you.
He closed his eyes and tilted his head back. His first battle to establish his dominance was about to begin!
Honor! Pride! Beauty!
From this moment on—they were all mine!
Long Aotian took a deep breath, then suddenly opened his eyes, his aura bursting forth. “Since you insist on fighting, let me show you what it means for the War God to return! Today, I will—huh!?”
With a loud thud, the large man in front of him disappeared.
Long Aotian looked down—Lu Chengwen had tackled the man to the ground.
The muscular man struggled to get up and fight, but Lu Chengwen held him down, rolling around with him in a tangled mess.
“Brother! Calm down! Calm down!” Lu Chengwen desperately tried to soothe him.
He had no choice!
This guy was supposed to be the first sacrifice to Long Aotian. The protagonist would take him down in one hit, and then the next thing to go would be Lu Chengwen’s leg.
Lu Chengwen didn’t want his leg broken!
On the verge of tears, he pleaded, “Brother, this isn’t worth it… just let it go… for my sake…”
The man froze. “Young Master Lu… you see me as a brother?”
After struggling with him for a while, Lu Chengwen was already exhausted. He panted and said, “Yes, a lifelong brother.”
The man was so moved that tears streamed down his face. “For Young Master Lu, someone of your status, to call me a brother! Today, I’ll fight this guy for you!”
Long Aotian grinned excitedly. “Good! Come on! Fight me!”
Lu Chengwen clenched his teeth, still holding onto the man. “If you’re my brother, don’t move!”
Sure enough, the man froze instantly.
Leng Qingqiu snapped, “Long Aotian! Have you caused enough trouble? Get out! I told you to leave!”
Long Aotian was in total disbelief.
“Qingqiu, did the Lu family threaten you? Don’t worry. In my eyes, the Lu family is nothing but ants.”
Leng Qingqiu felt like she was about to have an internal meltdown.
This dialogue… was way too clichéd!
“Long Aotian, you’re fired. You can collect three months’ salary. Now leave. I don’t want to waste another word on you.”
Long Aotian “understood” immediately.
Qingqiu was being threatened by the Lu family.
She didn’t know that he was actually the returning War God.
She was afraid that the Lu family’s influence would harm him, so she was deliberately severing ties with him, sacrificing herself to protect him!
So touching!
My woman truly has a sense of duty!
And he wasn’t the only one who thought so—Lu Chengwen was also freaking out inside.
[Big Sis! You don’t have to protect him! I’ll behave, I promise! I won’t get in your way at all!]
[I’m begging you, just go with him! The best scenario for me is if I don’t appear in this story at all! I really can’t keep up with you guys!]
Leng Qingqiu looked at Lu Chengwen lying on the ground, still pinning down the crying security guard, and suddenly found him… kind of funny.
All these years, she had never seen a single redeeming quality in him, but today, seeing him in such a panic, flustered and miserable, there was something oddly amusing about it.
For the first time, she actually smiled. “Brother Chengwen, you should get up.”
Long Aotian turned his head and glared at Lu Chengwen, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
Lu Chengwen’s heart skipped a beat.
[Damn it! No way! He’s actually mad at me for this? I didn’t even do anything!]
Just then, a large group of security guards came charging in from the distance.
“Brothers! Someone’s trying to steal our Young Master Lu’s woman! Get him!”
A mob of guards brandished their batons and rushed forward.
Lu Chengwen was dumbfounded.
Guys, he’s the freaking War God!
You’re all just free experience points for him. Stop making things worse for me!
If you guys get beaten up, my “wealthy young master with a tragic fate” act is over!
[Heavens! Earth! Is this dungeon impossible to clear!?]