Urban Powerhouse: Chaos Supreme

Soon, Cheng Miaohan chased after him, her face filled with self-reproach:

"Lin Mo, I'm sorry. I didn't expect my mom to still be so overbearing."

Lin Mo, with his tall stature, stood his ground but didn't turn around:

"No need to say more, I'm not one to dwell on such matters. Since today is your birthday, let me give you a gift."

"This gift can save your life in a time of crisis."

As he finished speaking, Lin Mo tossed a Buddha bead necklace through the air, and it landed precisely in Cheng Miaohan's hands.

"Lin Mo, you…"

Just as Cheng Miaohan was about to speak, she looked up, but Lin Mo had already disappeared from the spot.

Holding the Buddha bead necklace, Cheng Miaohan clenched her fist slightly—it was the first gift Lin Mo had given her.

However, Lin Mo's sudden disappearance made Cheng Miaohan inexplicably heartbroken.

In his eyes, am I really so insignificant, so uncared for?

Meanwhile, inside the private room.

Dong Man, Yang Miaomiao, Zhou Yitao, and Wu Mingzhe all wore disdainful expressions, discussing Lin Mo one after another:

"He's just an arrogant guy who doesn't respect anyone."

"Exactly, so what if he's a bit better in martial arts, basketball, or swimming? What's so great about that?"

"Humph! Compared to Zixuan, he's nothing!"

"Zixuan, don't bother too much with such a pompous and arrogant guy. People like him will probably only ever be able to show off in Lin City."

At that moment, Yang Miaomiao looked towards Shen Zixuan and said:

"Right, Brother Zixuan, I remember you've always liked Miaohan."

"Now that you're back after three years, you're even better than before."

"Why not take this opportunity to confess your feelings to Miaohan?"

Upon hearing this, Dong Man was overjoyed, knowing that having a top-tier young master like Shen Zixuan for her daughter was more than satisfactory.

Not only that, Shen Zixuan was only twenty-three—a future without limits!

Dong Man's eyes gleamed as she stared at Shen Zixuan. If Shen Zixuan could become her son-in-law, it would be a great blessing for the Cheng Family.

At that moment, Cheng Miaohan, looking somewhat dispirited, returned to the private room, and seeing this, Shen Zixuan felt increasingly annoyed.

He hadn't expected that Lin Mo's cold departure would have such a significant psychological impact on Cheng Miaohan.

For a moment, his jealousy towards Lin Mo intensified.

Then, Yang Miaomiao noticed the Buddha bead necklace in Cheng Miaohan's hand and couldn't help but ask curiously:

"Miaohan, why do you have a string of Buddha beads in your hand?"

Having been brought back to reality, Cheng Miaohan looked at the beads and gave a bitter smile:

"This is a gift he gave me, claiming it could save my life in a time of danger."

At this, Yang Miaomiao was the first to burst out laughing, saying mockingly:

"Miaohan, this guy is too poor, isn't he? Just giving you a string of Buddha beads as a gift?"

"They look so ugly, they might as well be something bought for ten dollars from a street stall."

Not just Yang Miaomiao, but also Wu Mingzhe and Zhou Yitao scoffed, although their gifts to Cheng Miaohan weren't worth millions or tens of millions.

But at least tens of thousands!

As for Shen Zixuan, his eyes were filled with a cold sneer, certain that this poor boy could never be his rival.

In this realistic society, giving Buddha beads? Ha! Even if Lin Mo had strung them together one by one, they were still worthless!

Thinking this, Shen Zixuan felt that this was the perfect opportunity.

"Miaohan!"

Shen Zixuan spoke.

Instantly, everyone's eyes were focused on him.

Then, under everyone's attentive gaze, Shen Zixuan took out an incredibly dazzling diamond ring, his face full of a gentle smile, his eyes brimming with deep love.

Seeing the ring, Dong Man's eyes widened:

"My God! Is this... crafted from the famous Heart of Eternity from South Africa?"

"Valued at... five hundred million!"

Everyone couldn't help but gasp at this.

It was just too lavish! A ring worth five hundred million.

Just when everyone was still in shock, Shen Zixuan knelt on one knee, his gaze sincere and full of deep affection:

"Miaohan, it's been three years and you are still as beautiful and captivating."

"Similarly, over these three years, my feelings for you have never changed."

"Today, I officially propose to you in front of everyone!"

What?

At this, everyone was stunned.

Shen Zixuan actually went straight to proposing marriage, not even asking Cheng Miaohan to be his girlfriend?

This dedication, this persistence, this surprise; even Su Xinhe, standing nearby, was a bit moved.

Shen Zixuan was very handsome and came from a top-class family background. As for himself, he was equally exceptional.

Such a romantic, elaborate proposal was undoubtedly hugely impactful for any girl.

Yang Miaomiao had already covered her mouth in shock. If she were in such a scenario, she would probably cry from being moved right away.

As for Dong Man, she had been tightly clasping her hands, eagerly awaiting the outcome.

However, under everyone's attentive gaze and anticipation, Cheng Miaohan shook her head:

"I'm sorry, Brother Zixuan, I can't accept."

"Why... why?"

Shen Zixuan's body trembled violently, his eyes wide open, as if struck by thunder.

He truly couldn't believe that the girl who used to call him Brother Zixuan had become so unfamiliar after three years.

Was it because of that boy?

Shen Zixuan was extremely unwilling to accept this, believing himself to be top-notch in every aspect, definitely not someone Lin Mo, a poor guy, could compete with.

Moreover, the gift that boy gave Cheng Miaohan was just a string of Buddha Beads, which couldn't compare to his Eternal Diamond Ring that was far more valuable by tens of thousands of miles.

The look in Cheng Miaohan's eyes was equally complex; indeed, Shen Zixuan was considered the most outstanding man in her heart.

But ever since Lin Mo entered her life, everything had changed.

Even Cheng Miaohan herself didn't know why she was refusing Shen Zixuan under these circumstances.

"Brother Zixuan, you are outstanding and deserve every girl's affection. I am honored and moved by your confession, but I have always regarded you as my best elder brother."

Upon hearing these words, Shen Zixuan's face instantly became extremely embarrassed, even a bit gloomy.

As a top-notch young master, and incredibly intelligent, how could he not understand the meaning behind Cheng Miaohan's words?

It was a total rejection, leaving no room for hope!

Everyone present was shocked.

What an outstanding man Shen Zixuan was! And Cheng Miaohan had chosen to refuse him.

Yang Miaomiao was particularly disappointed; her friend seemed not to know how to cherish such a golden opportunity!

If she could become Shen Zixuan's girlfriend, the Cheng Family would undoubtedly rise spectacularly.

Dong Man was even more exasperated and full of indignation, just about to voice her rebuke.

But Shen Zixuan stood up and handed over the Eternal Diamond Ring with a gentlemanly smile,

"It's okay, we have a long future ahead, and maybe one day, Miaohan, you might change your mind."

"Since you don't want to be my girlfriend, perhaps you will accept this birthday gift?"

Shen Zixuan was smarter than anyone; rather than being rejected publicly by Cheng Miaohan, it was better to be a gentleman – at least, it would make him appear suave and magnanimous.

Afterward, people would respect him all the more instead of gossiping behind his back.

Seeing this, everyone held even greater admiration for him. Being rejected under such circumstances and still being so magnanimous, he truly was a phoenix among people.

But, no one knew just how gloomy Shen Zixuan felt inside!

"I'm sorry, Brother Zixuan, I can't accept your gift either. This Eternal Diamond Ring, you should save it for the girl who will accompany you for life. She is the one who truly deserves it."

Nobody expected Cheng Miaohan to refuse again, so delicately.

Instantly, Shen Zixuan's face darkened to the depths, and if it weren't for the crowd, he would have wished to slap her right then.

The audacity of a woman to publicly reject Shen Zixuan, Cheng Miaohan was indeed the first!

At that moment, Dong Man could no longer restrain herself and angrily said:

"Cheng Miaohan!"

"It's one thing to refuse Zixuan's proposal!"

"Now, you won't even accept the gift he merely meant to give!"

"That Lin Mo's crappy Buddha Beads, not even worth ten yuan, yet you accepted them. Do you want to enrage your mother to death?"

Not only her, but even Cheng Miaohan's best friend, Yang Miaomiao thought she was being a bit too much.

Those Buddha Beads Lin Mo gave looked ugly and couldn't be worth much...

The diamond ring Shen Zixuan offered was worth five hundred million! Truly foolish!

Bang!

However, just then, the chandelier suddenly fell from above Cheng Miaohan's head.

Everyone was terrified, not expecting such an accident.

But what frightened them even more was that the chandelier was heading straight for Cheng Miaohan's forehead, which might have killed her instantly!

And there was no stopping it in time.

Whoosh!

Just as the chandelier was about to hit Cheng Miaohan, the string of Buddha Beads suddenly shone brightly, creating an invisible barrier that instantly shattered the chandelier.

At that moment, everyone was stunned; those ugly Buddha Beads had saved Cheng Miaohan's life at a crucial moment.

Previously, they had boasted about how precious Shen Zixuan's gift was!

But, no matter how valuable a gift might be, compared to life itself, it was nothing but dust!

(This chapter might seem a bit bland since the main character didn't directly confront anyone, something you might not be used to. The excitement continues tomorrow—apologies, I finished work late today, causing me to write only these two chapters. More updates tomorrow.)