He raised his hand and placed it on the young girl's shoulder, pulling her into his embrace with a protective and possessive gesture. Then he lifted his head, his cold eyes sweeping over the crowd.
Everyone felt a chill run down their spine from his gaze and awkwardly looked away.
However, while their eyes moved, their mouths did not stay quiet.
The female member who had winked at Ruan Qi earlier muttered discontentedly, "Why is the boss so petty? Just looking won't hurt."
"Exactly. We weren't going to do anything, just admiring beauty. Tsk, such strong possessiveness."
"Actually, the boss has it tough too. It took him twenty-seven years to find a girlfriend, and now she's constantly being coveted."
"Sigh! To me, the boss is like the dragon that stole the princess. I want to duel with the dragon, but I can't beat him!"
Everyone thought they were speaking quietly, but both Xi Jiu and Ruan Qi heard them loud and clear.
