He's My Man

She sauntered towards Du Chen. "The Huhuhu Beast army is pressing down outside, and all the power within this stronghold is in your hands. If I don't become your woman, my life will be utterly miserable... won't it!?" She came up behind Du Chen, lightly blowing on his neck. "Tell me honestly, do you truly believe we can survive the Huhuhu Beasts without becoming their food? I certainly don't! I've heard all about the Sacred Artifact Grand Assembly; you showed kindness to the Huhuhu Beast King. When this stronghold eventually falls, you and your kin will surely be spared... So tell me, shouldn't I become your woman, your kin!?"

Angie gracefully shifted her jade-like feet, moving in front of Du Chen and leaning against the desk. "I'm right here. Come to me if you wish! But please, be gentle, it's my first time!"

A beauty lay before him, her body exuding a delicate fragrance. As Helen's sister, Angie's allure was naturally of the highest caliber. Yet, Du Chen once again turned away, an indescribable revulsion churning in his heart!

Damn it. Looking at Angie's impassive expression, as if she were merely discussing what to have for breakfast, the third generation of the Brockman family truly seemed beyond saving. To survive, they would truly sell anything!

Du Chen pointed at the door, roaring, "If you weren't Chek's daughter, I'd kill you right now! Get out! If you're looking for a man, there are plenty more in this stronghold!"

Angie replied coldly, "Do you think I haven't tried? My first choice was your Eldest Brother, but he only has eyes for Heidi! Otherwise, do you think I'd be approaching you, a man who already has a wife!? Enough with the pleasantries, since you won't make a move, then I shall serve you!"

With that, she walked boldly towards Du Chen, completely devoid of shame.

A surge of unholy fire flared in Du Chen's chest. Damn it, was Master Grape truly toying with him!? Should he risk it and try to find a wife? But he sure as hell wouldn't pick someone like Angie. With a flick of his hand, Du Chen conjured a gust of icy wind that swept up a long robe from the floor, wrapping it around Angie. "I told you to get out, didn't you hear me!?"

Angie raised an eyebrow, looking at Du Chen. "I heard you, but are you truly not interested in me? Hmm?" Her alluring gaze could make anyone's heart flutter.

But with a powerful flick of Du Chen's battle qi, *Thud!* Angie was sent crashing through the door, flung unceremoniously outside.

"Guards! Get Angie out of my sight!" Du Chen roared, his fury three parts directed at Angie, but seven parts at Master Grape. *Damn it*, was he truly being played with? Du Chen had clearly seen!

The sound of the splintering door and Du Chen's furious bellow startled everyone. Chek was the first to rush over, followed by the third generation of the Brockman family, and even Xue Ji and Steve were roused.

Seeing Angie wrapped in the long robe, her face drained of color, everyone immediately understood without a word needing to be said. Chek stomped his foot in fury. "What a disgrace! How could I have a daughter like you!?"

Angie, surprisingly, retorted with self-righteous indignation. "You're willing to be someone else's lapdog, and you dare to lecture me? I merely wish to survive when the Huhuhu Beasts breach the stronghold, what business is that of yours!?"

"You, you!" Chek was so enraged he couldn't speak. Just then, Steve walked over with Xue Ji, and the crowd parted for them. Chek approached Xue Ji, letting out a long sigh. "Ah, Mrs. Alex, you've seen everything. I have nothing more to say, you may deal with her as you see fit!"

"Me?" Xue Ji was startled. What was happening?

The foolish girl hadn't understood. Steve whispered in her ear, "Still don't get it? This Angie girl is trying to steal your man!"

"Ah?" Xue Ji froze on the spot.

Steve continued, "However, my younger brother is absolutely loyal to you, see? He tossed Angie right out of the room!"

Xue Ji inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief. Looking up again, she found everyone staring at her. Chek spoke again, "Mrs. Alex, Angie is in your hands. Whether you wish to beat her or kill her, just say the word. I, Chek, have no face to beg for her!" With that, he lowered his head and stomped away angrily, essentially abandoning his daughter to Xue Ji.

Xue Ji was at a loss, her gaze falling upon Du Chen, only to find him looking back at her. This, what was she to do?

The crowd grew larger. Angie tightened the robe around her and stood up, glaring at Xue Ji. With her neck stiffened, she declared, "That's right, I've taken a liking to Alex. What are you going to do about it?"

Angie's arrogant and domineering provocation ignited a flicker of anger in Xue Ji's heart, but the foolish girl still didn't know how to express it. Steve once again subtly murmured beside her, "Xue Ji, someone is trying to steal Alex from you. Aren't you angry?"

"I..." She looked at Steve hesitantly.

Steve shrugged. "Don't look at me. The more wives my brother takes, the more nephews I get. If your Alex gets snatched away, it's no concern of mine..."

For some reason, that one sentence struck a chord deep within Xue Ji. She gritted her teeth, her expression hardening, and she stared coldly at the arrogant Angie before her.

Angie was utterly fearless, confident that such an incident would never lead to her death. Instead, she lectured Xue Ji, "Do you dare to strike me again? I now formally, as the heir of the Brockman family, propose marriage to Alex..."

*Smack!

Xue Ji slapped Angie across the face. After delivering the blow, she stared blankly at her own hand for a moment, then immediately pointed at Du Chen and declared, "Please stay away from my man!"

Steve squinted, secretly chuckling with smugness. "Done! With me, Steve, on the job, matters between men and women are resolved in a flash!"

The Brockman family members felt utterly humiliated. After all, with their own daughter causing such a scandalous scene, no one could hold their head high. However, they weren't surprised by Xue Ji's reaction – this was precisely how a proper wife should react. For a Battle God like Xue Ji, not killing Angie outright was already considered polite! Everyone shook their heads and sighed, except for Du Chen, who was dumbfounded. *Good heavens*, could this foolish girl, Xue Ji, actually get angry?

Not only could Xue Ji get angry, but after slapping Angie senseless, she suddenly moved to Du Chen's side. Head bowed, yet summoning her courage, she grabbed Du Chen's hand, pulling him past Angie and glancing at the few sisters behind Angie...

"I do not wish to see anything like this happen again in the future!"

Any other woman would have uttered those words with formidable power, but Xue Ji, proper and seemingly polite, offered her opinion like a little girl negotiating with a playmate, "This candy is mine, please don't snatch it, okay?"

This foolish girl! Du Chen chuckled, amused by Xue Ji's innocent charm. His gaze then fell on Angie, who, after being slapped, was fuming and seemed on the verge of doing something outrageous. Du Chen let out a heavy snort, and chilling winds stirred within the stronghold. He raised the hand Xue Ji held in her grasp, as if making an oath, "I have only this one wife, and I will only ever have this one, understand?"

The immense pressure forced Angie to remain still, and she nodded reluctantly.

Leading Xue Ji, the husband and wife walked away hand-in-hand, leaving only the sighing Brockman family members behind.

"Disperse, everyone, disperse! Let Angie be for a while!" After all, an elder's heart ached for the younger generation. Chek's uncle called out loudly, saving Angie a measure of face.

The people slowly dispersed. Steve, however, squatted in a corner, secretly peeking at Du Chen and Xue Ji's receding figures, muttering to himself, "Heh heh, they've turned the corner, no one else is around, so why haven't their hands let go yet? Did they both forget, or is it intentional? Tsk tsk, that hand-holding posture is so natural..."

Thus ended a minor commotion. Angie was thrown out of the stronghold, but behind her followed several sisters. The Third Young Lady's face was filled with displeasure and anger, yet not a hint of shame could be found.

Continuing along the underground passage, someone asked, "Third Sister, why did you fail? Does Alex not like such advances?"

"He couldn't possibly dislike it. Look at Xue Ji; Alex must be a lecher to have married such a beautiful wife, right?" This was a young girl, still naive to the ways of the world. Someone immediately corrected her, "What nonsense are you spouting? Does a wife's beauty have anything to do with being lecherous? But... Third Sister is already the prettiest among us, and even she failed. What about us...?"

It turned out that Angie wasn't the only one with such thoughts!

Angie, incensed by their chatter, snapped, "Stop blabbering! Damn it, the Huhuhu Beasts will breach the stronghold in a few days. If you don't want to become food, then shut up and think! Besides Alex, what other way is there?"

The sisters were all struck speechless.

Angie shook her head dejectedly. "Sigh! Besides Alex, there really is no other way... Sixth Cousin, your Third Brother is a debauchee; go ask him how to deal with men! Today, I must have lacked experience, which is why I messed things up. Let's go ask those scoundrels at home, and once we've gained some experience, we'll try again!"

"You truly have no shame! To survive, would you really sell even a woman's dignity?"

"Sixth Cousin, do you dare speak to me like that?" Angie, leading the way, flew into a rage, but then suddenly realized: that wasn't Sixth Cousin's voice!

*Thump, thump, thump.* The sounds of several bodies falling echoed. Angie was about to turn around when a cold, slender hand gripped the back of her neck. Undoubtedly, Angie's sisters had been eliminated!

Angie felt the hand on her neck was as cold as a blade, with battle qi faintly pulsing, capable of taking her life at any moment. She quickly lowered her voice. "Don't, don't do it! I'm the only one alive in this passage right now. Whatever you want, just tell me, I'll agree to anything!"

"You are indeed a clever one!"

Two figures appeared before Angie, one after the other, clad in black military helmets and crimson robes. "Do you wish to eliminate Alex? We can help you!"