His Beloved Darling

Qiao An raised her hand and delivered two sharp slaps in return.

The speed of her movement and the ferocity of the blows!

It was as if she had been prepared all along, just waiting for this beautiful counterattack!

Deathly silence!

The hall fell into deathly silence, where you could hear a pin drop.

Mu Jingxi glanced back at her. Chen Min, being a middle-aged woman, had used all her strength in that slap, causing Qiao An's delicate face to swell up considerably.

However, Chen Min didn't fare any better.

Qiao An's fast and furious double slaps caused her lips to bleed, and she still hadn't recovered.

Meeting Mu Jingxi's experienced and complicated gaze, Qiao An shook her numbed palm innocently and complained in a delicate tone, "Her skin is so tough, my hand really hurts."

Tough… skin?

The butler and the servants were astonished. After all, Chen Min, that wealthy lady, was known for her exceptional self-care.

There were almost no traces of aging on her face.

And yet she had been described as… having tough skin?

Impressive, our Miss Qiao!

"How dare you!" Ji Zhicheng bellowed furiously.

Just then, a series of rapid footsteps approached from a distance.

"I would like to see who exactly is being presumptuous!"

The voice, full of breath and commanding respect without anger, filled the hall.

Xu Shaoyuan from the X Secret Operations Bureau had come in person.

Dressed in the commanding Black Wolf Uniform, his presence seemed even more imposing.

At that moment, his face was full of fury, and his eyes shone with cold light.

Mu Jingxi quickly saluted, "Chief!"

Xu Shaoyuan let out a cold snort.

His gaze fell upon Qiao An, whose cheek was swollen and still bore the imprint of a palm.

His eyes narrowed with concern as he stepped forward to inquire, "Miss Qiao, what happened here?"

Both Ji Zhicheng and Chen Min were stunned. Xu Shaoyuan himself had arrived and was showing such concern for this woman—could it be that she truly had a significant background?

Chen Min was the first to snap out of it. "Jingxi, what are you standing around for? Hurry and take Qingxin to the hospital; she and the child must not be harmed!"

Just as Qiao An was about to reply, Chen Min interjected, instantly making Qiao An unhappy.

Xu Shaoyuan saw this and turned his head, glancing at Ji Qingxin, who had fainted in Mu Jingxi's arms.

Today was his wedding day, and Ji Qingxin was also his fiancee not yet brought home. After a moment of contemplation, Xu Shaoyuan said coldly, "Jingxi, you take her to the hospital. Everyone else, stay behind!"

Mu Jingxi nodded gently, "Yes, sir!"

He quickly left with Ji Qingxin.

Ji Zhicheng and Chen Min exchanged a look, feeling that things were not going well. They began to step away, but Xu Shaoyuan's subordinate stepped forward, "Excuse me, didn't you hear the Chief's words?"

"Chief Xu." Ji Zhicheng said in a deep voice, "No matter what, I am still the Defense Minister's in-law. Today, with the Minister busy and unable to free himself from his duties, isn't this a bit too much of a bullying?"

Mu Chongming, the current Defense Minister of S Country, held command authority over military operations and had significant powers in finance, scientific research, and logistics.

Ji Zhicheng was a schoolmate of Mu Chongming in his younger days.

Although he later retired to go into business, he and the Mu Family had always kept in touch.

Xu Shaoyuan snorted coldly, "Offending this Miss Qiao here won't just provoke the wrath of the Defense Minister—no, not even the President himself would spare you!"

Ji Zhicheng and Chen Min were immediately shocked, frozen on the spot. This woman had such a powerful background?

Not even the President would protect her?

Ignores the shocked pair, Xu Shaoyuan looked worriedly at Qiao An, who wore an unhappy expression, "Miss Qiao, should I have a doctor come and check on you?"

"Let's not bother with that."