Chapter 8: Next Time, I'll Pinch You to Bits

Bang!

The office door was suddenly pushed open, and Qiao Wei saw Qin Hai and Xiao Lingling rushing in. A surge of strength inexplicably welled up within her, and she forcefully pushed Manager Jian away, stumbling to Qin Hai and Xiao Lingling. Xiao Lingling tightly embraced her.

After a brief panic, Manager Jian turned around to see Qin Hai and Xiao Lingling entering. He immediately regained composure, his face turning grim as he shouted, "Who allowed you to come in? Do you want to get fired? Get out!"

To be honest, Manager Jian usually wore a stern face at the company, exuding an aura of authority. With his stern reprimand, Xiao Lingling and Qiao Wei trembled, involuntarily taking a step back.

Seeing their reaction, Manager Jian sneered disdainfully and felt more at ease.

As the head of the marketing department, Manager Jian knew everything about Qiao Wei and her two companions. Qiao Wei's husband, a policeman, had died a long time ago. Xiao Lingling was just an intern, and her formal employment at Yafang Group depended on Manager Jian's discretion. As for Qin Hai, despite his tall stature, he was considered useless, meek and obedient. Rumor had it that he only had a middle school education. Given his current job, he had no room for mistakes, and there was no need to worry about him spreading rumors.

In short, holding these three in check was a piece of cake for Manager Jian.

However, what Manager Jian didn't expect was that Xiao Lingling, who had initially stepped back in fear, suddenly took a step forward again. Angrily, she said, "Manager Jian, what did you do to Sister Wei Wei just now? Do you realize that what you did is against the law?"

"Shut up!" Manager Jian roared again, "You know nothing and yet talk nonsense. Do you still want to stay in our company? Just now, Leader Qiao suddenly fell ill, and I was just helping her. If you don't believe me, ask her!"

Xiao Lingling turned to Qiao Wei and asked, "Sister Wei Wei, is this true?"

Qiao Wei, afraid to look at Manager Jian but feeling his fierce gaze fixed on her, nodded slightly under Xiao Lingling's questioning, "Yes... yes, it's true."

Xiao Lingling exclaimed, "Sister Wei Wei, why are you so naive? You should call the police and let them arrest him!"

Qiao Wei, adjusting her disheveled hair, raised her head to look at Qin Hai and Xiao Lingling. Trying to force a smile, her tear-streaked face looked even worse than when she cried. She firmly shook her head, "Lingling, you don't need to say anything more. Manager Jian really didn't do anything to me."

Manager Jian, feeling triumphant, sneered, "Get out now. I have something to discuss with Leader Qiao... Stop, stay right there! What do you want to do?"

Qin Hai, who hadn't spoken since entering, believed Qiao Wei had her reasons for saying what she did. Suddenly, he walked forward until he stood in front of Manager Jian, who was retreating in fear.

"Qin Hai, don't!" Behind Qin Hai, Qiao Wei nervously shouted. She wanted to rush forward to stop Qin Hai but was held back by Xiao Lingling.

"Sister Wei Wei, let Qin Hai go. This kind of person needs to be taught a lesson," Xiao Lingling said indignantly.

On the other side, facing Qin Hai's approach, Manager Jian kept retreating until he bumped into a desk. He looked at Qin Hai, and even though Qin Hai remained the same physically, Manager Jian felt as if he had transformed into a different person.

In the face of Qin Hai's threat, he showed no sign of fear. Rather, the typically introverted and timid Qin Hai stared back at him. Qin Hai's eyes seemed like a deep well, cold and menacing, as if capable of devouring a person.

With just one glance, Manager Jian shivered. A chilling sensation surged from the base of his spine to the back. Although Qin Hai hadn't said or done anything, Manager Jian felt immense pressure. It was as if he wasn't facing Qin Hai but a three-meter-tall, copper-eyed, bloodthirsty god of death.

In an instant, cold sweat poured from Manager Jian's forehead and back. His legs trembled uncontrollably, and if not for the support of the desk, he might have collapsed on the floor.

Qin Hai continued to stare at Manager Jian coldly. This kind of beast in human form deserved to be tortured in countless ways. However, Qin Hai had to consider Qiao Wei's feelings. After all, she was the one directly involved. Furthermore, it wasn't a battlefield now; every move had consequences. If he alarmed the police, their future might become difficult.

Qin Hai maintained his cold gaze on Manager Jian, and the room fell silent as if a pin dropping could be heard.

At this moment, Manager Jian, attempting to use his earlier method to intimidate Qin Hai, suddenly realized that, although Qin Hai appeared the same, something had changed.

In the face of his threat, Qin Hai not only showed no fear but, contrary to his usual demeanor, stared back. Qin Hai's eyes were like a deep well, chilling and intense, as if capable of striking fear into anyone.

Manager Jian only took a brief look, but suddenly shivered. A cold sensation ran from the base of his spine to the back. Even though Qin Hai hadn't said or done anything, Manager Jian felt an overwhelming pressure. It seemed as if he wasn't facing Qin Hai, but a towering, three-meter-high, copper-eyed, bloodthirsty god of death.

In the blink of an eye, Manager Jian's forehead and back were covered in cold sweat. His legs trembled uncontrollably, and if it weren't for the desk supporting him, he might have collapsed on the floor.

Qin Hai continued to stare at Manager Jian coldly. This beast in human form deserved various tortures. However, Qin Hai had to consider Qiao Wei's feelings. After all, she was the one directly involved. Furthermore, it wasn't a battlefield now; every move had consequences. If he alarmed the police, their future might become difficult.

Qin Hai maintained his cold gaze on Manager Jian, and the room fell silent as if a pin dropping could be heard.

At this moment, Manager Jian, attempting to use his earlier method to intimidate Qin Hai, suddenly realized that, although Qin Hai appeared the same, something had changed.

Facing Qin Hai's threat, Manager Jian sneered, "What do you want to do? I warn you, if you dare to act recklessly, I will have the security guards arrest you and have the company fire you!"

Manager Jian still wanted to use the same method to intimidate Qin Hai, but he suddenly found that although Qin Hai was still the same Qin Hai, it was as if he had transformed into a different person.

In the face of his threat, Qin Hai showed no fear. Instead, the typically introverted and timid Qin Hai not only dared to meet his gaze but also had eyes as deep and cold as a bottomless well, frightening enough to send shivers down one's spine.

Manager Jian only took a brief look

, but suddenly shivered. A cold sensation ran from the base of his spine to the back. Even though Qin Hai hadn't said or done anything, Manager Jian felt an overwhelming pressure. It seemed as if he wasn't facing Qin Hai, but a towering, three-meter-high, copper-eyed, bloodthirsty god of death.

In the blink of an eye, Manager Jian's forehead and back were covered in cold sweat. His legs trembled uncontrollably, and if it weren't for the desk supporting him, he might have collapsed on the floor.

Qin Hai continued to stare at Manager Jian coldly. This beast in human form deserved various tortures. However, Qin Hai had to consider Qiao Wei's feelings. After all, she was the one directly involved. Furthermore, it wasn't a battlefield now; every move had consequences. If he alarmed the police, their future might become difficult.

Qin Hai maintained his cold gaze on Manager Jian, and the room fell silent as if a pin dropping could be heard.

Seeing that Qin Hai didn't dare to act, Manager Jian sneered, "If you have the guts, make a move! I bet you won't stay at Yafang Group for long if you do!"

To his surprise, Qin Hai remained silent but extended his hand toward the stainless steel cup on the table.

The cup was sturdy, a top-of-the-line stainless steel vacuum flask. Qin Hai grasped it and held it up in front of Manager Jian.

Manager Jian was puzzled, wondering what Qin Hai intended to do. Could it be that he was going to offer him tea after scaring him with his previous threats?

Far away, Xiao Lingling and Qiao Wei were uncertain about Qin Hai's intentions, but they knew one thing for sure – Qin Hai was not going to offer tea.

Suddenly, Qin Hai, without touching Manager Jian, picked up the stainless steel cup.

Manager Jian was taken aback, not understanding Qin Hai's intentions. Was this guy scared by his earlier words and wanted to make amends with tea?

At this moment, Qin Hai, holding the cup, began to squeeze it. The stainless steel flask, initially solid, started to deform, gradually turning into a crumpled lump in his hands. Qin Hai raised the crushed cup high, and with the explosion of the cup, the tea inside spilled all over Manager Jian, drenching him from head to toe.

Manager Jian stared in astonishment at the deformed stainless steel lump in Qin Hai's hand, forgetting to wipe the tea from his face.

Xiao Lingling and Qiao Wei, both wide-eyed, looked at the crumpled cup, unable to believe what they were seeing.

"He's so strong!" Xiao Lingling exclaimed.

With a loud bang, Qin Hai slammed the already crumpled stainless steel cup onto the table, making a resounding noise. When he removed his hand, the once top-of-the-line vacuum flask had turned into a twisted mass of metal, half of it embedded deeply into the table.

Manager Jian's body trembled with the sudden loud noise, and his legs went completely weak. He sat down on the floor, unable to move. Qiao Wei and Xiao Lingling, their eyes fixed on the twisted metal, were still in shock.

"If there's a next time, it will be your fate!" Qin Hai approached Manager Jian, staring coldly into his eyes. Then he tossed the thoroughly unrecognizable cup at Manager Jian, who was still sitting on the floor.

"Let's go!" He turned and walked to Xiao Lingling and Qiao Wei, supporting Qiao Wei with Xiao Lingling. "We're leaving!"

Behind them, Manager Jian held the completely unrecognizable cup, his mouth trembling for a long time. His wide-open mouth could almost fit a fist.

...

"Don't worry, I'm fine!"

With the reassurance from Xiao Lingling and Qin Hai, Qiao Wei quickly regained her composure and went to the restroom to tidy up.

Outside the restroom, Xiao Lingling punched Qin Hai's shoulder playfully. Excitedly, she said, "Look at you, Qin Hai, I never realized you were so strong. Can you tell me how you developed such strength?"

"I have what they call natural strength. Impressive, right?" Qin Hai had a smug expression.

"Hmph, bragging!" Xiao Lingling giggled, making a funny face at Qin Hai like a curious baby. She stared at Qin Hai's hand and asked, "Is your hand really okay? You didn't just puff up your face and act all tough, did you?"

Qin Hai extended his hand, "Take a look."

"Wow, there really is nothing wrong!" Xiao Lingling grabbed Qin Hai's large hand, and her soft, tender hands roamed around. Qin Hai felt ticklish and itchy inside.

Looking at Xiao Lingling's rosy and fair face, and her cherry-like mouth, Qin Hai's bad habit from his previous life resurfaced. He leaned in with a mischievous smile and asked, "Little Bell, I remember you said something just now. How about you say it again? If you're willing to give me a kiss, it'll be even better."

"Ah, did I say that? I don't remember!" Flustered, Xiao Lingling blushed, pulling her hand away from Qin Hai's. It seemed like she was afraid of something on his hand.

"Really? I remember it quite clearly!" Qin Hai continued with an evil grin, leaning closer to Xiao Lingling's delicate ear, "You said you'd kiss me. Right?"

"Oh, you mean that? I was just talking nonsense, don't take it seriously!" Xiao Lingling's face turned even redder, and she quickly let go of Qin Hai's hand, as if there was something frightening on it.

"Is that so? I remember very clearly!" Qin Hai teased with a smirk, leaning close to Xiao Lingling's other side, "Little Bell, have you fallen for me? How about you break up with your boyfriend and be with me?"

"No way, you bad guy!" Xiao Lingling pouted and made a face

 at Qin Hai. Then, with a blush on her face, she warned him, "If you dare to tell anyone, I'll tell Sister Wei that you bullied me!"

After a while, Qiao Wei came out of the restroom. With a brief adjustment, she resumed her elegant and gentle appearance, seemingly unaffected by the recent events. Qin Hai nodded inwardly, acknowledging her resilience.

As time passed, the morning quickly came to an end. Qin Hai occasionally teased the lovely Little Bell, and the morning was enjoyable.

At noon, they planned to go to the fifteenth-floor restaurant for lunch. It was a company benefit for employees, and most of the hundreds of employees at Yafang Group would come here for lunch. Even Lin Qingya, when not occupied elsewhere, would occasionally join.

As they entered the restaurant, many eyes turned toward them. Most gazes were directed at Qiao Wei and Xiao Lingling.

"Looks like I can't have lunch with you guys anymore. Sooner or later, I'll become a public enemy to all male colleagues in the company," Qin Hai joked.

With a giggle, Xiao Lingling suddenly linked her arm with Qin Hai's, smiling playfully, "Isn't that perfect? A bad guy like you needs some discipline." She then turned her head toward Qiao Wei on the other side, "Sister Wei, why don't you also link arms with him? Let's see if he dares to run away."

With a chuckle, Qiao Wei joined in by linking her arm with Qin Hai on the other side.

Qin Hai felt a shock throughout his body. On his left side was the charming Little Bell, on his right was the gentle and beautiful Qiao Wei. Stunned, he exclaimed, "Are you guys serious?"

"Hmph, very serious! Scared now?" Xiao Lingling teased, holding onto Qin Hai's arm even tighter.

Qin Hai was taken aback, unsure if this was real or just a joke.

"Ha, you must be scared!" Xiao Lingling, with a triumphant smile, tapped Qin Hai's arm. "With your reputation, sooner or later, you'll become the enemy of all male colleagues in the company."

As they walked into the restaurant with Qin Hai sandwiched between them, the eyes of the male employees were filled with envy and resentment.