UPWR1BY ### Chapter 534: Ye Xiu: You’re the Man, Okay? I’m the Chick Here
### Chapter 534: Ye Xiu: You’re the Man, Okay? I’m the Chick Here
The Zeus Grand Theater was designed with inspiration from the Roman Colosseum. The entire theater was built around the central stage, with seats and carpets in a rustic yet stylish earth-tone palette. Two gigantic gladiator statues stood on either side of the stage, exuding a fierce and majestic aura. The theater spanned three decks vertically and was spacious enough to accommodate 1,350 people, making performances there as lively and grand as a small concert.
By the time Ye Xiu entered, most of the audience had already arrived. Only the first four rows still had some empty seats. It wasn't because no one had reserved them, but because the front rows were too popular and not easy for just anyone to snag. Even though they were just seats, the price of the first three rows was five times that of the back seats. If the seats at the back cost 2,000 yuan each, the ones at the front cost 10,000 yuan each. Ridiculous, right?
Therefore, the audience in the first three rows were mostly people with a bit of money. Ye Xiu scanned the audience and pointed to a vacant spot in the middle of the third row. "Let's go, we'll sit there. That spot offers the best view."
Watching a show didn't necessarily mean sitting at the very front for the best experience. Being too close meant dealing with the dust and stage effects like dry ice. On the other hand, sitting too far back made it hard to see clearly. So, the third row was the optimal choice. It was somewhat similar to the logic behind seating arrangements in a classroom.
Ye Xiu gentlemanly made a path through the crowd for Li Qilin, who followed behind with a slight smile. She didn't need to worry about anything; just looking beautiful was enough. It had to be said, Li Qilin was quite the stunner. Her usual formal wear didn't highlight her figure, but today, in a cheongsam, her curvaceous body, flowing long hair, and a face scoring above 90 made her an absolute knockout.
Walking towards their seats drew exclamations from many on either side.
"Wow, what a gorgeous woman!"
"That body is amazing, I can't handle it!"
The men seated nearby glanced at Li Qilin and then at their own wives, and the comparison was stark. That was a real beauty! Their own partners looked like hags in comparison.
A wife turned to her husband and asked, "Do you think she’s prettier or am I prettier?"
The husband answered without hesitation, "Do you even need to ask? Of course, you are prettier, honey! Don’t ever ask such obvious questions again. The answer is always that my wife is the most beautiful!!"
His survival instinct was strong. The wife rolled her eyes but couldn't help smiling a bit.
There were so many people that even with Ye Xiu leading the way, it was a bit crowded. Li Qilin’s outfit drew too much attention. Her long legs made many people drool, and quite a few hands seemed to hover aimlessly, obviously wanting to touch her. After all, many of the people who boarded the ship were of poor character.
However...
"Hey, pretty lady, hello there."
As they walked, a young man stood up and reached out to touch Li Qilin's thigh. His hand was almost at her knee when she suddenly moved. Li Qilin's charming smile disappeared, replaced by a sharp, fierce expression. Swiftly, she grabbed his wrist, twisted it, and kicked him in the lower body.
Thud!
The young man, who had just stood up, fell to the ground, screaming in pain.
"Ah! My hand!"
Li Qilin's voice was cold and commanding. "Try to take advantage of me again, and I’ll break this hand!"
Even though her words were harsh, this was a civilized society. But the young man's instinct told him that this woman was serious.
"I won’t, I won’t! I was wrong, I was wrong..." he howled, sitting on the ground.
Li Qilin let go of his hand, stood up straight, and with sharp eyes, scanned the crowd around them. "Hmph!"
Those who had been thinking dirty thoughts quickly lowered their heads. The wandering hands were pulled back in unison.
Can't mess with her. This chick is a martial artist. Seeing the crowd's lewd gazes retreat, Li Qilin smiled slightly with a hint of pride. She turned to follow Ye Xiu but saw him looking at her helplessly.
Li Qilin snapped back to reality, her face turning red as if she had done something wrong. She gave him an apologetic look: Sorry, I couldn’t control myself.
Ye Xiu shrugged and stepped aside. "How about... you lead the way for me?"
Li Qilin: "..."
With skills like hers, did Ye Xiu need to lead the way? Anyone who dared to touch her would get beaten up!
You’re the man here. I, Ye Xiu, am the chick!
Of course, the main issue was that Li Qilin's move risked exposing her identity. Her professional grappling skills, her heroic demeanor—it all screamed police officer.
Ugh, what a headache.
Realizing her mistake, Li Qilin quickly switched gears, pretending to be weak. She leaned into Ye Xiu's arms. "Oh dear, honey, I'm feeling dizzy. I might have low blood pressure. Please help me to our seats."
Better act fragile now.
Ye Xiu’s mouth twitched, but he didn't say anything. He simply held Li Qilin and led her to their seats. The men around them looked on with envy, jealousy, and hatred. That body, that voice, that face! Why couldn't she be my girlfriend? Compared to her, my girlfriend is trash!
Several men reached to feel the seat next to them.
Wait, where’s my girlfriend?
Oh, right! I remember now!
I don’t have a girlfriend!
So much envy, jealousy, and hatred!!
(╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻!!