Qin Yu Captured, Protagonist's Fortune Diminished

Actually, it wasn't just the bald man; the onlookers were also in disbelief. Chen Tong was just too formidable. Just yesterday, this group was discussing what kind of man could win Chen Tong's heart, and they all concluded it was impossible. With her overwhelming abilities, her methods were extremely ruthless, and her aura was immensely powerful. They believed that no man could possibly handle someone like her. Yet, now, such a situation had occurred, surprising everyone.

"Young Master Su?" The bald man was initially shocked but quickly composed himself. Even though he was startled, he was not someone without experience. He had met Su Chen before. As he thought, he racked his brain intensely. When he first arrived at the scene, he had only noticed Qin Yu, who was lying on the ground, barely alive. 

He had overlooked Su Chen and Chen Tong, two significant figures standing nearby. It seemed that they had some connection with Qin Yu. Could it be that the injuries on Qin Yu were caused by Su Chen? He had heard recent rumors that Su Chen and Qin Yu were not on good terms, even to the extent of fighting over a wife.

Thus, it was plausible that Qin Yu was harmed by Su Chen. "If that's the case, the situation is taking another turn," he thought. "Young Master Su, it's an honor to meet you here!" exclaimed the bald man, greeting Su Chen but keeping his head lowered, not daring to look up too much. 

As for the unparalleled beauty in Su Chen's arms, even though she looked captivating, he didn't have the guts to stare. Not to mention that Chen Tong might be Su Chen's woman, but she herself was a significant figure, equal to Su Chen, and also his boss. Both in terms of feelings and reason, he dared not stare too much.

"I'm pleased with your actions just now," Su Chen said with a smile. It was appropriate for him to respond. Even though Chen Tong was the owner of the club, now she was the shy woman nestled in Su Chen's arms, so naturally, Su Chen spoke first. 

"As long as Young Master Su is pleased," replied the burly and fearsome-looking man, cautiously responding to Su Chen's words. He was initially worried. If Su Chen was unhappy with his actions, then it would be problematic, especially now that he was with Chen Tong.

He was bold earlier because he knew of Chen Tong's prowess and felt protected by her, hence not fearing Qin Yu. But facing Su Chen, the shocking reality was that even his own boss was the beauty in Su Chen's arms, filling him with dread. 

However, Su Chen's words were reassuring, filling him with elation. "But while I was pleased with your initial actions, I was a bit dissatisfied with what followed," said Su Chen, his words clear as a flare. The bald man understood instantly. If it came to other abilities, he might not be the best, but in terms of bootlicking, few could match him.

He earned the potential successor position of the Black Dragon Gang by pleasing Master Long. So he immediately grasped Su Chen's meaning. "He's asking for death!" 

"Such trash in front of me is an eyesore!" The bald man glared menacingly at Qin Yu on the ground, then coldly commanded, "Brothers, beat him up mercilessly, show no mercy, let's see who dares to cause trouble on my turf in the future." The bald man was indeed clever.

Even though Su Chen might not care, he still took it upon himself to severely reprimand Qin Yu. It wasn't because there was a dispute between Su Chen and Qin Yu, but because figures of authority, like him, need to maintain face. If he hadn't spoken up, it might have embarrassed Su Chen instantly, leading to a loss greater than the gain.

Of course, Su Chen was quite pleased with the bald man's way of thinking. If this had been in the past, he might have let Qin Yu go. But things are different now. He realized that Qin Yu is entirely unsuitable to be the main male lead. There needs to be a replacement, or else in the future, he might actually die here.

But before he could say anything more malicious, Qiu Wushui, who had been watching the drama unfold, spoke up. "Mr. Su, Miss Chen, we haven't discussed our contract yet. Let's go inside and discuss it slowly. Once we're done, we can come out and resolve the issue." Qiu Wushui had a gentle smile on her face. 

The tone of her words seemed understanding and rational, but they were torturous for Qin Yu! Who knows how long this contract discussion might take? Su Chen stared blankly at Qiu Wushui, who looked so understanding. He felt a chill in his heart. 

[Goodness, what did Qin Yu do to deserve such treatment from Qiu Wushui? This is so cruel!] 

[As expected, girls like Qiu Wushui who seem quiet on the surface are the most ruthless.] 

[I need to think if I've offended her in any way.]

Back in the private room, Qiu Wushui felt a little triumphant for some reason upon hearing Su Chen's thoughts. She quickly produced the contract from earlier. Miss Chen Tong signed it swiftly, without giving Su Chen a chance to react. 

Since Su Chen was lost in his thoughts, Qiu Wushui seized the opportunity and had Chen Tong sign the contract with Lanxing Tech. Su Chen felt agitated. Previously in the room, he had catered to Chen Tong so well that there was no resistance whatsoever. 

Su Chen was confident that with just a word, Chen Tong would definitely break the collaboration with Lanxing Tech. But now that the contract was signed, he didn't want to risk having Chen Tong cancel it. After all, such behavior would seem too odd. Both Chen Tong and Qiu Wushui would surely become suspicious.

It doesn't matter now, it's just a contract. Plus, he plans to strip Qin Yu of his role as the male lead. Maybe by then, Lin Qingyan wouldn't be the main female lead. He could get a beautiful wife for free. Qiu Wushui by his side was also quite pleased. 

On her first day as a secretary, she didn't expect to secure such a huge contract. However, she knew all the credit went to Su Chen. Although she didn't know what the two of them had discussed, she knew they had succeeded. This made Qiu Wushui understand even more that Su Chen was indeed very capable. 

But she was still curious about what Su Chen and Chen Tong had done. Not being Qin Yu, she couldn't tell Chen Tong's current state, only noticing she was a bit unsteady on her feet. Was it because Su Chen had given her too much to drink? Surely, she wasn't unsteady for other reasons?

With her good mood, Qiu Wushui decided to perform her duties. She immediately approached Chen Tong, expressing her concern, "Miss Chen, are you okay? Let me assist you." 

"No need, I'm fine!" Qiu Wushui thought that, being a woman, Chen Tong might not want to be held this way by Su Chen, so she wanted to support Chen Tong. But before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted by Chen Tong. 

Qiu Wushui felt a bit awkward.

She was quite unhappy deep inside. Doing one's own job properly isn't easy. Being a secretary is tough; if you offer assistance, you might get scolded, and if you don't, you're accused of being inattentive.

But now, Qiu Wushui seemed to sense something fishy. It appeared that Chen Tong genuinely had feelings for Su Chen. Qiu Wushui was becoming dissatisfied.

Originally, she thought that since Su Chen played the role of a villain, he would naturally be pitiable, as most TV shows portrayed. So, she didn't mind giving Su Chen some advantages. Occasionally teasing him, arousing his desires, yet ensuring he doesn't get what he wants.

But now, it seemed she might have thought too much. Half an hour passed by. Typically, signing a contract is a simple matter.

But throughout, Qiu Wushui kept finding excuses, not letting him leave. She seemed to fear that those outside might be too gentle in their handling, Su Chen thought. At the same time, he recalled a famous saying.

People often jokingly say that being ugly can ward off evil spirits, as ghosts and demons won't approach, but that's not the truth. No matter how ugly a person is, they can't be uglier than a ghost; being handsome is the only true way to repel evil. Qin Yu must indeed be too ugly.

Damn, the original author's character description is lacking. He's so ugly that even the female leads are protesting. They should quickly replace the male lead.

When Su Chen came outside, he saw that due to the beating Qin Yu took, all of the bald man's underlings were now weak in their hands and legs. It was evident they had given their all to thrash Qin Yu. At this moment, Qin Yu had genuinely passed out.

After giving some instructions to the bald man, Su Chen left holding Chen Tong. Qiu Wushui, however, did not leave immediately. She coldly glanced at Qin Yu.

To be honest, she wished she could kill Qin Yu right there. But she knew she couldn't. It was a crime.

Despite growing up in modest conditions, the education Qiu Wushui received was unerring. She clearly understood that such actions would be criminal, so she planned to gather evidence and let the law punish Qin Yu later.

Thinking of her inability to take immediate revenge, recalling her deceased parents, and the care she had shown towards Qin Yu over the years, Qiu Wushui cursed herself. She felt as if she had sided with the enemy against her own family. Overwhelmed with guilt towards her parents, her bright eyes were soon clouded with tears.

She then turned away. But from the corner of her eye, a tear dropped, landing right in front of Qin Yu. In reality, Qin Yu had not passed out at all.

He was just pretending. Otherwise, Su Chen wouldn't have left so quickly. A real man knows when to bend and when to stand tall.

But at the same time, he began plotting his revenge. The humiliation Su Chen brought upon him was boundless. He certainly wouldn't let it go.

His enmity with Su Chen was now deep-seated. He vowed to make Su Chen pay manifold for the hatred of today. As for Chen Tong, that woman.

Qin Yu bore an intense grudge against her too. He initially believed they were partners, even considering Chen Tong as his woman. But now that Chen Tong had dared to betray him,

Qin Yu was determined to make her regret her actions today. But most of all, what made him truly despair and hurt was the fact that Qiu Wushui was aiding others against him. This was indeed too much.

What Qin Yu found hardest to accept was that Qiu Wushui had now become Su Chen's secretary. Officially, she was just a secretary. However, Qin Yu was fully aware of a secretary's duties. "Damn it! Qiu Wushui, you wait for me. I won't let you off easily." Qin Yu was resolute; he wanted to make sure that Qiu Wushui understood that he was the woman she should choose. Qiu Wushui could only belong to him, Qin Yu. 

That's because Qiu Wushui held a significant secret. This was the agreement he had with his father back then. "Qiu Wushui, you are destined to be mine," was Qin Yu's initial thought.

However, suddenly he noticed tears in Qiu Wushui's eyes. Qin Yu was taken aback. "Why is Qiu Wushui crying?" Did she not mock him earlier when she looked at him, but instead shed tears? 

"What happened?" He suddenly recalled. 

When Qiu Wushui seemed to reject him earlier, Su Chen was right beside her. And he was seriously injured. So, Qiu Wushui was just putting on a show for Su Chen, trying to get close to him to help Qin Yu. Thinking about it, it seemed highly probable. Although he hadn't been back in the capital city for long, he was renowned. 

Perhaps Qiu Wushui cared about him so much because she knew about his reputation. Was this all part of her plan to help him?

Qin Yu laughed heartily, "It must be! Otherwise, why would she look at me with such sadness earlier?" 

He continued laughing, "It must be the case." Everything became clear to him all at once. "Who would've thought, our naive little sister is so fond of me." 

Qin Yu was delighted. He had some understanding of Qiu Wushui's character - dominant and unyielding. But she was willing to stay by Su Chen's side for him. "Wushui, don't worry. I'll deal with Su Chen soon. Then you can return to me," he thought. 

"Chen Tong and Lin Qingyan are collaborating with Su Chen, mostly in technology and medicine. But once my formula is out, their company won't stand a chance. Water, wait for me; I won't let you wait too long." Qin Yu was incredibly determined. 

Regardless, he wouldn't let Qiu Wushui, his sister who loves him, be disappointed. What's the disgrace he faced today in comparison? Great figures and generals from ancient times succeeded in the same manner, rising from the brink of death. "Su Chen, wait for me. I will take your life to repay my sister, Qiu Wushui, for her sacrifices," he murmured.

"What's this guy mumbling about?" Nearby, a bald thug who was somewhat tired heard Qin Yu muttering something under his breath but couldn't catch what it was. "Seems like he's cursing Young Master Su," one of the underlings answered promptly. 

"What?" 

The bald thug instantly slapped Qin Yu hard across the face, "How dare you curse Young Master Su? Beat him up!" 

The surrounding thugs, following the order, began to punch and kick Qin Yu relentlessly. Moments later, the sound of police sirens echoed. At this point, Qin Yu, dazed and confused, heard the sirens and believed rescue was imminent. 

"What now? The police are here, do you still dare to lay a finger on me? Wait and see, I'll make you pay a hundred, no, a thousand-fold for today!" Qin Yu, mustering all his strength, managed to spit out a final threat with pride. The police had arrived, and he felt relieved. The police in China are, after all, quite competent.

Thus, Qin Yu was very reassured. These people would not dare to harm him anymore. "Someone reported earlier that there's a wanted criminal here. Where is the fugitive?" A large group of armed officers arrived on the scene, supported by a massive deployment of police outside, including numerous snipers.

"Officer, he's right here," the bald thug pointed at Qin Yu, who was lying on the ground. The officers were momentarily stunned. They had been informed that this fugitive was extremely powerful, having not only decimated the Black Dragon Gang headquarters on his own but even injuring numerous officers in prison before making his escape. 

Logically, he should be incredibly formidable. Why then did he now appear so beaten? If it wasn't for thorough comparisons, no one would believe that this was the same fearsome wanted criminal.

"I'm not a fugitive! I was on an upper-level mission to investigate the Black Dragon Gang. I acted in self-defense. You can't arrest me!" Qin Yu's eyes were bloodshot as he vehemently denied the accusations. Gathering the last of his strength, he angrily said, "Moreover, doesn't China value human rights? Even if I really am the fugitive, these people beat me like this; you have to arrest them too."

Upon hearing this, the petty thugs who had just attacked him became nervous. However, the bald thug said calmly, "Officer, this is a high-profile fugitive responsible for countless deaths. We needed to take protective measures." 

This was all relayed to him by Su Chen earlier. They were law-abiding citizens and would not harm Qin Yu without reason. Qin Yu was drowning in blood debts and was indeed a wanted criminal. Naturally, he would be handed over to the police department.

"Catch the fugitive and remember to collect your reward from the police department!" The lead officer didn't say much and took Qin Yu away immediately. Qin Yu's face was ashen as he continued to curse, "Bastards, you damned cops! I was beaten to this extent, why aren't you doing anything?"

Perhaps growing irritated, one officer took a rag and stuffed it into Qin Yu's mouth. Suddenly, everything seemed much quieter. The moment Qin Yu was taken away, Su Chen, somewhere else, received a system notification. Qin Yu's protagonist aura had been significantly diminished.