Facing the shouts of Young Master Li, Li Quan Gui ignored him and walked directly to Lu Fan's side, saying, "Lord Lu, it is my fault for not disciplining my son properly. I beg your forgiveness!"
"It's the father's fault for the son's misdeeds?" Lu Fan said coldly, "Even if I don't punish him today, he will cause trouble in the future!"
"This..."
Li Quan Gui frowned and turned towards Young Master Li. Before he could speak, Li Quan Gui slapped him, shouting, "You insufferable wretch! How can you afford to offend the person in front of you? Kneel down immediately!"
"Dad, I'm your son! You hit me so hard," Young Master Li shouted. "Who exactly is he that even you are so afraid of him?"
"Someone you can't afford to offend!" Xiao Bailong said sternly. "Leave a line when you do things, and you'll have a way to meet again. Now you've kicked an iron plate, and you still dare to be so ignorant of heaven and earth!"
Under Li Quan Gui's coercion, Young Master Li knelt down. He was filled with unwillingness, as in his opinion, Lu Fan was just an ordinary person, no different from him. Making him, the great Young Master Li, kneel to Lu Fan was an utter disgrace.
Bai Xue stood by the side, her eyes filled with amazement. She had never imagined that Lu Fan could possess such presence. After all, not long ago, Lu Fan was impoverished. If it weren't for his superb medical skills, the Bai family wouldn't have helped him.
To think that after some time, Lu Fan had achieved such a status that even Li Quan Gui had to submit to him.
Thinking of this, Bai Xue's face flushed. She had been very worried before and had even urged Lu Fan to apologize. Now, she felt like a clown.
"Mr. Lu, I was rash earlier. I didn't know your identity and offended you," Young Master Li said repeatedly. "I hope Mr. Lu can let me off."
"You didn't offend me, you offended Bai Xue!" Lu Fan said coldly. "If he is willing to forgive you, I won't make things difficult for you."
Young Master Li quickly looked at Bai Xue, "It was my fault earlier. I hope Miss Bai can be magnanimous and spare my life."
"This..." Bai Xue frowned slightly. With so many important figures present, she naturally dared not put on airs. "If there is a next time, I will not be lenient!"
"Thank you, Miss Bai!" Li Quan Gui clasped his fists. "I have heard about what happened today and feel deeply guilty. After things have calmed down, I will personally go to the Bai family to apologize!"
Bai Xue shivered slightly. This was the head of Tai'an Bodyguard Company. Under normal circumstances, why would he act like this?
To personally apologize to the Bai family, when had the Bai family ever held such status? It was likely all because of Lu Fan.
"Although Miss Bai doesn't mind, he has still done something wrong!" Li Quan Gui said repeatedly. "Mr. Lu and Miss Bai are magnanimous and don't want to bother with him, but I cannot indulge him!"
After saying that, Li Quan Gui picked up a weapon and struck Young Master Li. Young Master Li felt a sharp pain in his leg and let out a scream as his thigh snapped with a crack.
Everyone present was stunned. This was his own father, and he was so ruthless. It was enough to show that these dignitaries were not to be trifled with.
"I say, Old Li, aren't you being a bit too harsh?" Xiao Bailong interjected. "As the saying goes, even a tiger doesn't eat its cubs. Your actions truly touch me."
"My unfilial son is ignorant of heaven and earth and dares to offend Mr. Lu. I am merely teaching him a lesson on behalf of Mr. Lu," Li Quan Gui said with a smile. "I hope Brother Bai can put in a good word for me with Mr. Lu. Tai'an Bodyguard Company will follow Mr. Lu's lead and will never dare to be his enemy." Su Dan Novel Network
"Are you saying that your Tai'an Bodyguard Company also wants to become Mr. Lu's subordinate?" Xiao Bailong smiled faintly. "Old Li, you're living more and more shrewdly now."
Li Quan Gui gave an awkward smile. He did have that intention, but since Lu Fan hadn't explicitly stated his position, he dared not speak casually.
Others might not know Lu Fan's background, but he knew it clearly. As one of the big figures in Qingzhou, he had sent people to investigate the matters Lu Fan had been involved in.
He also knew that the Mr. Lu before him was the Lord Lu of Qingzhou. The methods used by the West Lake were not something ordinary people could handle. With such a person as a backer, why would he fear other forces in the future?
"Tai'an Bodyguard Company has a significant background," Lu Fan said with a faint smile. "How could I possibly control you!"
"I misspoke just now!" Li Quan Gui quickly clasped his fists. He could tell that Lu Fan was unwilling.
Since that was the case, he dared not say anything more. A figure like Lu Fan, even if he couldn't become a friend, must not be offended. Li Quan Gui, who had reached his current position, was by no means a brainless person.
Bai Xue stood by, curious about their conversation. She was also a shrewd person and could understand the unspoken meaning.
What surprised her was why Tai'an Bodyguard Company, which had great influence in Qingzhou, would want to defect to Lu Fan. This puzzled her greatly.
After Li Quan Gui and the others left, Bai Xue whispered, "Mr. Lu, aren't you hiding something from me? Why do I always feel that you've become much more mysterious recently!"
"It might be your intuition!" Lu Fan smiled. "I don't have any secrets. The biggest secret might be my close ties with the Azure Dragon Sect."
Bai Xue suddenly understood. So, Li Quan Gui was afraid of the Azure Dragon Sect, which was why he was so fawning over Lu Fan. This was understandable, as within the entire Qingzhou region, the Azure Dragon Sect was the true power.
In the car, Li Quan Gui, holding Young Master Li's leg, had tears welling up in his eyes. "Don't blame your dad for being heartless. If I hadn't done this just now, you would have been in dire straits today. Do you know who you offended to dare to be so arrogant?"
"Dad, has our Tai'an Bodyguard Company ever been afraid of anyone!" Young Master Li said. "Even if that kid has the Azure Dragon Sect behind him, what does it matter? Tai'an Bodyguard Company is on par with the Azure Dragon Sect. Although the Azure Dragon Sect has always been the overlord of Qingzhou, they are too excessive!"
"You have no idea of the stakes involved!" Li Quan Gui shook his head. "If it were just the Azure Dragon Sect, why would I have done this so perfectly? Mr. Lu has heavenly means. If he wanted to deal with you, it would only take a moment. If you dare to provoke him again in the future, even I won't be able to protect you!"
Young Master Li's face turned ashen. He had always been arrogant and had never expected to kick an iron plate today. Even his father couldn't do anything about it.
"No matter what, you must remember what I've said," Li Quan Gui said earnestly. "Otherwise, if it costs you your life, don't blame me for being heartless!"
Young Master Li dared not speak his mind, and his heart was filled with fear. He had never seen such an expression on Li Quan Gui's face, nor did he know who Lu Fan truly was to make Li Quan Gui act like this.