Chapter 463: Show Respect to My Woman

Zheng Qian always felt that there was something off about the two of them.

It seemed that Lu Xiting harbored a strange hostility toward Wei Rusi. It was hard to put into words—it didn't feel like a typical business rivalry. How should he put it... he just kept getting the feeling that something had happened between them.

"Heh, you must be the person in the whole world who wants me to be 'corrected' the most, right?"

Wei Rusi also started to laugh, squinting her eyes as she scrutinized Lu Xiting with a cold gaze. "And watch your wording. It's not 'corrected.' I have never believed that there is anything wrong with who I am. Be careful, or your remarks might get exposed to the media. If they claim your family is suspected of sexism and your stock price plummets, don't blame me."

Lu Xiting clenched his fists tightly, as if the more he looked at Wei Rusi, the more irritated he became.

After a long silence, he finally suppressed his anger.

"And who is this? Why don't you introduce me?" Lu Xiting glanced at Zheng Qian beside her.

"He is my brother-in-law," Wei Rusi said with a huff.

"Bro...ther-in-law..."

Zheng Qian was drinking wine and hadn't expected Wei Rusi to say that. He almost spat it out. Brother-in-law? What the hell? Hmm... but come to think of it, since Jin Lu could be considered her sister, he was indeed her brother-in-law.

But wouldn't that make her his sister-in-law?

Doesn't that just give him even more of a reason???

Since ancient times, hasn't the sister-in-law always been the brother-in-law's... hmm...

"Brother-in-law?" Lu Xiting looked at Zheng Qian suspiciously, his eyes full of doubt. However, he still extended his right hand with grace and said with a smile, "I'm Lu Xiting. That was just a joke earlier; I hope you don't mind."

One doesn't hit a smiling face, so Zheng Qian shook his hand.

However, Lu Xiting noticed that Zheng Qian's hand remained on Wei Rusi's waist.

If it were any other woman, although it was a bit strange for a brother-in-law to have his arm around his sister-in-law's waist, it might barely be 'explicable.'

But who was Wei Rusi!

She was a notorious femme fatale, a ruthless person who had 'slayed' countless women. How could... it look like the brother-in-law had his arm around her waist so naturally, without any awkwardness or hesitation? The relationship between the two was a bit strange!

"Then again, since Dawei Capital has already dissolved, but you are still able to appear here, it must be thanks to your brother-in-law, right? Tsk tsk tsk, Wei Rusi, I advise you not to take things too lightly. You will never be able to surpass me."

As Lu Xiting spoke, his eyes were constantly sizing up Zheng Qian.

He was in the energy business himself, and his family held shares in many oil fields around the world.

This sounded very high-end, but in reality, their share was quite small—not enough to support their family in becoming one of the world's wealthiest. But even so, to be able to come here, one had to at least be someone who could produce over a billion or two US dollars.

Therefore, he was thinking about whether he could monopolize a certain oil field or natural gas source while helping Sultan rise to power.

Hmm? The hostility in his eyes... why is it so intense?

Zheng Qian frowned, feeling more and more that the man was strange. Why would he say it was impossible for Wei Rusi to surpass him?

What were men and women comparing?

Thinking of this, Zheng Qian couldn't help but feel a bit displeased.

"By the way, I heard that a batch of good yachts will be arriving today. Is Young Master Zheng interested?" Lu Xiting changed the subject and said with a smile.

Zheng Qian rolled his eyes helplessly, feeling that the man must have some mental issues.

One second he was making threats, and the next he was talking about this nonsense. It was truly speechless.

As for the so-called yachts, Zheng Qian had heard someone mention it on the way. This was not just a private gathering; on the surface, it was a yacht exhibition, just using that as an excuse to bring everyone together.

At the very least, it provided a plausible cover for the gathering, so as not to make the Crown Prince and Sultan too sensitive.

"Lu Xiting, I advise you to show some respect, especially when speaking to my brother-in-law. Also, do you really think you have surpassed me? Why don't you make a call right now and confirm it with her?"

At the end of her sentence, the corners of Wei Rusi's mouth curled up into a particularly charming arc.

"You!"

Hearing this, Lu Xiting seemed unable to hold it together anymore.

After calming down for a long while, he finally bared his teeth in a fake smile and said, "Heh, don't think that just because you found some cheap brother-in-law somewhere, you're suddenly capable again. Remember, don't even dream of making a comeback, or you'll be eaten until not even a scrap is left!"

After saying this, Lu Xiting turned to leave.

"Stop right there."

Zheng Qian grabbed Lu Xiting by the collar with one hand, his tall and sturdy physique imposing a deep sense of pressure on the other man.

Standing a full head taller, Zheng Qian looked down at him and said coldly, "Whatever conflict you have with Wei Rusi, or whatever threats you make, that's none of my business. But, you called me a 'cheap brother-in-law'? Are you looking to die?"

"Listen, I don't care what family you're from. As long as I feel even a hint of sarcasm directed at my woman, I will make you pay a bloody price. Do you believe me?"

Feeling the pressure from Zheng Qian's gaze, Lu Xiting couldn't help but panic.

He considered himself a member of high society.

He had attended many high-end banquets where everyone at least tacitly pretended to be civilized. Even if they were truly angry, most wouldn't show it, at most just engaging in some verbal sparring.

Where had he ever seen a hot-headed youth like Zheng Qian? He was actually going to resort to violence?

At that moment, Zheng Qian was truly angry.

He was always like this—he didn't mind things when it came to himself, but if anyone spoke about his women, especially Jin Lu, he couldn't suppress his impulses. The threat he just made wasn't just empty words.

A bloody price? He had hundreds of billions; what kind of hitmen or ruthless people couldn't he find?

Fighting a financial war? With this much money, would he be afraid of him?

"You... you... you..."

Lu Xiting didn't react for a long time, unable to utter a complete sentence. Rude, simply too rude! How could such a barbarian appear here? He had to tell Prince Rahman to have them expelled!

"Alright, you don't hit a dog without looking at its owner. For the Prince's sake, I'll give you another chance."

Zheng Qian released his collar, lightly patted Lu Xiting's face, and said with a smile, "Have you been abroad for too long that you've forgotten how to speak? Next time you lack such a sense of boundaries, don't blame me for getting angry. My temper isn't very good."

"You... you really are a barbarian!"

Lu Xiting frantically straightened his clothes, threw down a threat, and hurried away.

Wei Rusi, meanwhile, had very complicated feelings. She knew that Zheng Qian hadn't stood up for her just now, but for Jin Lu. For some reason, she suddenly felt a bit of inexplicable envy toward Jin Lu.

"That guy is so hostile toward you. Did you sleep with his fiancée?"