Top Soldier Pursued by a Beauty

Zhao Dong smiled faintly, turning his hand over to take Su Yurou's delicate hand and gently stroke it. Then, with a playful look, he turned to Qian Qiang and said, "Don't worry about him. He's just a petty clown. I paid him no mind. Let's not let a piece of trash ruin our mood. We should go in."

"Yes, yes! Okay!" Seeing that Zhao Dong wasn't angry, a smile returned to Su Yurou's face.

Ignoring Qian Qiang, she looped her arm through Zhao Dong's and walked confidently into the hotel.

Watching their retreating figures, Qian Qiang felt he was about to go mad. "AHH! You bastard! How dare you steal my, Qian Qiang's, woman? You're courting death! Courting death!"

As they stepped into the banquet hall, Su Yurou's ethereal beauty immediately captivated everyone's attention.

"Miss Su! It's Miss Su!"

"Beautiful! She's absolutely breathtaking! A beauty like her belongs in the heavens; how rarely is one seen in the mortal world!"

"Alas, I'd give up ten years of my life to marry Miss Su!"

At first, everyone was enthralled by Su Yurou's beauty. But in an instant, they noticed Zhao Dong by her side.

"Damn! Who's that guy? Why did Miss Su show up with him?"

"Could he be the scion of some major family?"

"I've seen all the scions of the major families in Provincial City, and he's not one of them, right?"

"Damn it! That guy is so lucky to be able to accompany Miss Su to the ball. The heavens are blind!"

The more they looked, the angrier they became, their faces twisting with jealousy. Finally, someone in the crowd couldn't take it anymore and rose to walk toward Zhao Dong.

"Miss Su, long time no see." A young master in a magenta suit blocked their path.

Su Yurou glanced at him and said politely, "Young Master Wang, long time no see."

Young Master Wang nodded with a smile, then looked at Zhao Dong with feigned surprise. "And who might this gentleman be? To be able to accompany Miss Su to the ball is truly the envy of us all."

Her heart sank at his words, and Su Yurou's pretty face instantly turned crimson. She opened her mouth to speak but stopped, unsure of how to explain Zhao Dong's identity.

"Zhao Dong, from East Sea," Zhao Dong's calm voice carried through the hall, not loud, but clear enough for everyone to hear.

"Zhao Dong? Is there someone like that in East Sea?"

"Who cares if East Sea has him or not? Even if he is somebody in East Sea, it's just a tiny place. How can it compare to our Provincial City?"

"Damn it! I thought he was some big family's scion, but it turns out he's just a country bumpkin from a backwater town?"

"Shit! How could a bumpkin like him win my goddess's favor? He must have used some dirty trick!"

Hearing that Zhao Dong was from East Sea, the crowd's jealousy reached its peak. Their vicious glares were sharp enough to tear Zhao Dong apart, and their mocking laughter completely drowned him out.

Young Master Wang's eyes narrowed as he said coldly, "I was wondering which scion he might be. Turns out he's just a country bumpkin from East Sea. A bumpkin like you dares to accompany Miss Su to a ball? Do you really think you're someone important? If you know what's good for you, get lost now. Don't ask for humiliation!"

Young Master Wang's attitude was insufferably arrogant. Upon hearing this, Zhao Dong's expression instantly turned grim.

He was about to speak when Su Yurou suddenly grabbed his arm. Her eyes were filled with guilt as she shook her head insistently.

"Mr. Zhao, I'm so sorry, I truly am..." Su Yurou whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear. "I never expected things to turn out this way. But you mustn't act impulsively. These people represent most of Provincial City's high society. If you offend all of them, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Zhao Dong scoffed inwardly. He certainly wasn't afraid of offending this trash. However, he was just playing a supporting role today. If he acted rashly, it would inevitably bring trouble to the Su Family.

So, Zhao Dong gave a helpless nod, choosing to endure for now.

Seeing this, the wealthy young masters around them jeered even louder, their insults growing more brazen.

Su Yurou ground her teeth in anger.

Zhao Dong, however, waved his hand nonchalantly. "Just pretend they're farting. If you don't want to stay, we can leave anytime."

His words warmed Su Yurou's heart. She had thought he would fly into a rage, but she never expected him to be so considerate. A ripple spread through her heart, and she unconsciously leaned closer to him.

The young masters were dumbfounded. They had tried to drive a wedge between the two with their insults. Who would have thought it would actually bring them closer?

At that moment, another young master pulled Young Master Wang aside. "Young Master Wang, Miss Su is the pride of Provincial City. We can't let this trash tarnish her."

"What's your plan?"

"All of us young masters are trained martial artists. How about I get someone to lead Miss Su away while we teach this Zhao Dong a lesson? Once we beat him into submission, Miss Su will see who the real men are!"

A glint flashed in Young Master Wang's eyes. "Good idea! Go arrange it quickly!"

The young master scurried off to make the arrangements. Before long, most of the wealthy young men were in on the plan.

Afterward, several elegantly dressed young ladies swarmed them. "Yurou, we sisters have missed you so much! Why didn't you say hi when you arrived? We were just upstairs trying on clothes. Oh, you have to come help us look at these new styles! They were just released by international designers, and I think a few of them would be perfect for you!"

Without waiting for an answer, the young ladies began to pull Su Yurou away. Su Yurou didn't want to go, but it would have been impolite to refuse.

Zhao Dong waved his hand with a smile. "It's fine. You go ahead. I'll just look around."

"Then... then please be careful. I'm worried they'll bully you," Su Yurou said, glancing nervously at the predatory crowd.

Zhao Dong replied nonchalantly, "They're not worthy."

Su Yurou found she had no defense against his words. The calm smile on his face was like an anchor in a storm, instantly reassuring her.

After Su Yurou left, Young Master Wang and the others immediately surrounded him. "Zhao Dong, now that Su Yurou is gone, let's see who can protect you!"

Just then, a furious shout came from behind them.

"It's Young Master Qian! Young Master Qian is here!"

"Young Master Qian is one of Miss Su's most ardent pursuers. This kid is done for now that he's here!"

"When I arrived, I saw Young Master Qian clashing with this kid at the entrance. He's probably been waiting for him to be alone!"

Amid the crowd's murmurs, Qian Qiang had already stormed up to Zhao Dong. His eyes, burning with a predatory fire, bore into Zhao Dong as he sneered, "Kid, weren't you acting all high and mighty just now? Why don't you try it again?"

Zhao Dong tilted his head slightly and glanced at Qian Qiang as if he were a complete fool. "Moron."

BOOM!

The word landed like a clap of thunder. No one had expected that, while surrounded by a crowd of wealthy young masters, Zhao Dong would still dare to be so provocative.

"Damn it! You must have a death wish!" Qian Qiang was livid. He took a step forward with his right foot, and the might of a grandmaster erupted from his body.