54: Section 54

"Why? Because I am your elder.

After your father passed away, he entrusted you to me, so I naturally have the right to make decisions for you."

Qin Zhen's words left Qin Hao momentarily speechless.

Although he was unwilling to admit it, everything Qin Zhen said was true.

"Since the Qin Family has decided on this matter, arrange for someone to take over the Water Moon Lake project tomorrow."

Xiao Li immediately made the final decision.

Hearing Xiao Li's words, everyone from the Qin Family, except for Qin Hao, was overjoyed.

"Thank you, Brother Xiao. I'll drink this first; Brother Xiao, please take your time."

Qin Zhen immediately picked up his wine glass and drained it.

For a time, the guests and host were all enjoying themselves, only Qin Hao stood there foolishly like a clown.

"Qin Hao, hurry up and take out the marriage contract."

Seeing that Qin Hao still hadn't moved, Qin Zhen immediately urged him.

"Hahahahaha."

Hearing Qin Zhen's words, Qin Hao laughed instead of getting angry.

"I didn't expect the Qin Family to be such sycophants, and I didn't expect you, Xiao Li, to be a person who goes back on his word.

When the marriage contract was signed, you swore an oath, but now!

I, Qin Hao, will never annul this marriage, even if it kills me!"

Hearing Qin Hao's words, almost everyone present changed their expressions.

"Qin Hao, are you crazy? Hurry up and apologize to Uncle Xiao Li!"

Seeing that Qin Hao dared to speak like that, Qin Zhen was already cursing him profusely in his heart.

"Apologize? Why should I apologize? Am I wrong in what I said?"

Qin Hao looked up at the ceiling at a forty-five-degree angle. Hmm... you have to admit, this crystal chandelier is quite beautiful.

"You..."

Qin Zhen wanted to say something more, but he was interrupted by Xiao Li.

"Qin Hao, I believe I have treated you well. Haven't I paid for all your expenses these past years?

If you wanted to learn martial arts, I personally taught you. For you to say such things today, Uncle Xiao feels very uncomfortable.

Considering your youth, I won't hold it against you today. You may leave."

Although Qin Hao's actions today indeed caused him to lose face, Qin Hao's father had, after all, shown him kindness.

Remembering this, Xiao Li still softened his heart.

However, hearing his words, Qin Hao showed no appreciation at all.

"Xiao Li, my father saved your life, and this is how you treat me?

You clearly know I like Qingqing, so why won't you marry her to me?"

With bloodshot eyes, Qin Hao took out the marriage contract from his embrace.

"Today, it is not your Xiao Family annulling the marriage, but I, Qin Hao, divorcing my wife!"

"How dare you!"

Xiao Li roared.

As the saying goes, bringing up old favors again creates enmity, especially in front of so many people.

At the same time, Qin Zhen's face turned pale.

Hearing this, he really wanted to open Qin Hao's head to see if there was lard inside.

"Today, I am daring!"

Saying this, Qin Hao took out a pen and was about to sign the divorce papers.

A sudden palm strike directly sent him flying.

Xiao Li snatched the marriage contract, and with a burst of internal energy, the marriage contract was directly torn to shreds.

"You... you..."

Qin Hao pointed at Xiao Li, trembling and unable to speak.

"Qin Hao, are you alright?"

If there was anyone present who still cared about Qin Hao, it was only Xia Lianxue.

But at this moment, Qin Hao was in a fit of rage, and even Xia Lianxue's concern sounded so sarcastic to him.

"Get lost! I don't need you to meddle."

Seeing Xia Lianxue's worried eyes, Qin Hao felt his self-esteem take a critical hit of 999.

He, Qin Hao, had never been inferior to anyone in his life, yet now he had to endure such humiliation. How unfair was heaven?

Hearing Qin Hao's angry rebuke, Xia Lianxue stood rooted to the spot, as if seeing him for the first time.

Originally, she had wanted to use her family's connections to pressure Xiao Li, to make Xiao Li apologize to Qin Hao.

Now, it seemed there was no need for that at all.

"Qin Hao, how can you speak to my friend like that? She's also concerned about you.

I didn't expect you to actually..."

Xiao Fan immediately stepped forward, his eyes filled with the disappointment of seeing someone fail to live up to expectations.

What better time to harvest villain points than now?

Most importantly, this idiot Qin Hao actually spoke to the female lead, Xia Lianxue, like that.

Didn't that just give him an opportunity to exploit the situation?

Xiao Fan loved seizing opportunities.

Hearing Xiao Fan's words, Xia Lianxue's eyes lit up.

She hadn't expected this elegant young man, whom she had only recently met, to actually stand up and speak for her.

In contrast, Qin Hao, whom she had known for over a decade, treated her this way.

"Xiao Fan, this is my business, what does it have to do with you!"

Enemies meeting made their eyes burn with fury. If Xiao Fan hadn't spoken just now,

his good fortune would have already materialized; he wouldn't be in such a sorry state now.

"Miss Xia is my friend, so I naturally have to get involved. I won't allow anyone to speak to my friend like that."

Xiao Fan walked forward, looking down at Qin Hao as he spoke indifferently.

"Now, apologize to my friend immediately, and I can let bygones be bygones. Otherwise..."

Looking at Xiao Fan's unyielding gaze, Qin Hao's anger surged once again.

He had always had a smooth journey in life; when had he ever suffered such a great humiliation?

"What if I don't apologize!"

Qin Hao stood up and looked directly at Xiao Fan.

Hearing Qin Hao's words, Xia Lianxue felt a little upset. This matter was clearly not her fault.

From Qin Hao's tone, it was as if her concern for him was somehow wrong.

Her good impression of Qin Hao plummeted to rock bottom.

"Forget it, Young Master Xiao. This is my own fault."

Xia Lianxue was in a low mood and turned to leave.

Xiao Fan stepped forward and grabbed Xia Lianxue's small hand.

"Don't worry, with me here, no one can bully you."

Xiao Fan's eyes were as deep as the sea, revealing an indescribable determination.

Coupled with his warm large hand, it made Xia Lianxue feel an unprecedented sense of security.

"Mm ~" Xia Lianxue nodded, as if under a spell.

She didn't notice that Xiao Fan was still holding her hand and hadn't let go.

"Xiao Fan! Let go of Lian Xue's hand!"

Seeing this scene, Qin Hao's eyes were splitting with rage, wishing he could go up and bite Xiao Fan.

"Qin Hao, be more polite when you speak to my friend. Also, I'm willing, does it concern you?"

Xia Lianxue, interrupted by Qin Hao, was a little displeased. The feeling she had just experienced had made her somewhat intoxicated.