Yan Bin slowly shifted his gaze to Li Duo'er. As Li Duo'er filled his eyes, the ruthless look gradually faded, replaced by a flicker of gentleness. After a few seconds, he shifted his sight away, remaining silent, and lowered his head to look at his feet.
Yan Bin had always doted on his sister. Seeing Li Duo'er fiercely defending Li Chonglou now, he could only endure it for the moment.
Li Duo'er did not press further. She snorted, turned around, and sat back on the sofa. She smiled at Li Chonglou and said, "Big Brother, don't mind him."
Li Chonglou also gradually withdrew his gaze, the corners of his mouth turning up slightly. He let out a low hum.
Li Chonglou mistook Yan Bin's hostility for another Xiao Qiang, and he had no interest in wasting time on such trivial matters.
After returning Li Duo'er's smile, he got up and returned to his bedroom. He adjusted his breathing and began to practice the cultivation method from the sheepskin scroll.
The room returned to silence, each person lost in their own thoughts.
Outside the room, Li Hanlong, after completing a circuit of the golf course with the "camouflage" personnel and making some brief arrangements, drove directly to Qin Zhou.
He was already aware of what had happened at the end of the corridor bridge that morning, and the woman who suddenly appeared to help had caught Li Hanlong's attention. Although it was indeed a coincidence, his habitually cautious nature made him uneasy if he didn't investigate it further.
As soon as he drove out of the golf course gate, Li Hanlong called Lian Zijian, demanding that he release his people as soon as possible.
At least Yan Bin needed to be let out first. Otherwise, if he were alone, the matters he needed to handle would be delayed. He guaranteed that he would take full responsibility for any further issues.
Yan Bin was Li Hanlong's indispensable and capable subordinate, excelling in intellect, courage, martial arts, and methods.
Although he was annoyed that Yan Bin had taken the lead in such a foolish act without reporting to him beforehand, he could also understand after the initial anger.
After all, Yan Bin had treated Li Duo'er as his own sister since childhood and had merely seen it as a street brawl to vent anger, not taking it too seriously.
Moreover, stepping up for Li Duo'er happened often. It was also because he hadn't informed Yan Bin about the situation at the golf course.
Meanwhile, Lian Zijian, upon receiving reports from his subordinates that several suspicious individuals had been apprehended outside the golf course gate.
After ordering a thorough investigation, he not only learned that they were Li Hanlong's subordinates but was also furious to discover that they were merely trying to help Li Duo'er vent her anger.
The items stored within the golf course were extremely important, otherwise, he would not have hired these mercenaries at such a high price to guard them.
Li Hanlong, knowing the severity of the matter, allowed his subordinates to do such a thing.
It was later confirmed that Li Hanlong was indeed not involved in this matter and had no prior knowledge.
However, Lian Zijian's anger was still difficult to quell. They were only temporarily detained, with their freedom restricted. Not breaking their legs was already the utmost benevolence.
At this moment, upon receiving Li Hanlong's call, his anger had somewhat subsided.
He knew the importance of Li Hanlong's adopted son, Yan Bin, to him. Furthermore, upon hearing the subtle threat in Li Hanlong's words, after much deliberation, to ensure Li Hanlong could handle the current matter smoothly without harboring resentment, he gritted his teeth and agreed to release only Yan Bin, while the others would remain detained until the matter was concluded.
It was now lunchtime. Yan Bin, inside the golf course, was vigilantly observing Li Chonglou's movements.
As usual, Li Chonglou currently had his ear pressed against the door, carefully recording the sounds from the password keypad. This was something he did every time, to confirm the accuracy of the numerical password he had heard and analyzed.
He did not try to hide his actions from anyone in the room, and now he understood.
Although Li Hanlong had confined him here and arranged for Li Duo'er to guard him.
It was now clear that these people were not in league with those outside.
With the current incident, they had all become his captors.
Li Hanlong's reaction further indicated that the people behind these individuals outside were characters that even Li Hanlong found difficult to deal with. On this matter alone, there was no need to hide anything.
Seeing Li Chonglou's mysterious movements, Yan Bin immediately became alert. He silently got up and walked towards the door, mimicking Li Chonglou's actions by pressing his ear against the door.
He heard the lock click open. Li Chonglou quickly turned around and returned to the sofa. Yan Bin also quickly moved away.
The "camouflage" large men entered first, as before, their expressions blank, with no emotional fluctuations. Without even a second glance at the people in the room, with a single gesture, the four people behind them placed their lunchboxes on the ground, turned, and left, locking the door.
Xiao Qiang first brought over three lunchboxes, carefully prepared them for Li Duo'er, and said gently, "Duo'er, eat." He also gestured to Li Chonglou, and the others, seeing this, also picked up their lunchboxes.
As Yan Bin ate, he noticed Xiao Qiang's tone and actions and couldn't help but frown.
He picked up his lunchbox and walked directly to Xiao Qiang, sitting beside him. He asked impolitely, "Who are you?"
Xiao Qiang had just retracted the chopsticks he was using to serve Li Duo'er. Upon hearing the tone, his eyes immediately widened, and his response was equally unfriendly.
"None of your business!"
He couldn't help but think to himself, who in Yong'an didn't recognize his identity as a member of the Xiao family?
Although he was also detained here, and although he couldn't afford to offend Li Chonglou, and although he was afraid of Li Hanlong, he was still a subordinate of someone of your status and could not be so disrespectful.
Clang!
Just as Xiao Qiang's proud thoughts were still turning, Yan Bin instantly pressed his head down and smashed it onto the lunchbox in front of him.
His other subordinates quickly gathered around.
Dazed, Xiao Qiang struggled to lift his head and was about to fly into a rage.
He looked around at the circle of people glaring at him with fierce eyes.
He instantly lost his temper. His small pride vanished without a trace.
He didn't even dare to let his eyes wander, awkwardly swallowed, wiped the food scraps from his face, and without saying a word, shoveled a mouthful of rice into his mouth.
"Who—are—you?"
Seeing Xiao Qiang's pathetic state, Yan Bin felt both annoyed and amused. He had been so arrogant just a moment ago, and now, with just one move, he was a coward. And this kind of person dared to hover around his Duo'er.
Yan Bin narrowed his eyes, stretched out his neck, and thrust his face directly under Xiao Qiang's head.
He tilted his head upwards, his gaze sharp, and stared directly into Xiao Qiang's eyes.
Gritting his teeth, he asked word by word.
Xiao Qiang, caught off guard by this sudden action, instinctively dodged.
He was already feeling aggrieved, and although he was now timid, he still couldn't let go of his face for the moment. He didn't answer immediately, but hurriedly swallowed the dry rice.
Just as Yan Bin raised his hand to make another move, Li Chonglou and Li Duo'er spoke simultaneously.
Li Duo'er spoke to stop him. She also disliked Xiao Qiang, especially seeing his disheveled state now, which made her even more disgusted. However, this interruption of their meal greatly displeased her.
As Li Chonglou uttered the words "Stop," he reached out to block Yan Bin's impending movement.
He had no interest in meddling in this trivial matter, but Yan Bin's previous hostility towards him had made him somewhat uncomfortable. Now, seeing him act so aggressively, he couldn't stand it.
Yan Bin's actions did not cease due to Li Chonglou's obstruction. Instead, he turned his hand towards Li Chonglou.
He already harbored resentment towards Li Chonglou, and now an opportunity had presented itself.
Seeing that a fight was about to break out, his subordinates also simultaneously dropped their lunchboxes and rushed towards Li Chonglou.
"All of you, stop!"