Marvel: The other side of the double-passing door is Devouring the Stars

Chapter 486 Seeking Justice for the Employer!
Luo Wen looked at Zhao Ming and indeed couldn't sense any energy fluctuations from him. This guy was definitely not a martial artist; he was just an ordinary person.

However, judging from his arrogant demeanor, he must have practiced some martial arts. Coupled with his family background, he must have bullied many people in his spare time.

"Brother, ignore him," Luo Shuang said, tugging at Luo Wen's sleeve. "Let's go."

"Leave?" Zhao Ming blocked their way. "I haven't let you go yet. Kid, if you're too scared to come out with me, have your sister have a few drinks with me, and then I'll let you go. How about that?"

Rowan's eyes turned completely cold.

“Okay, I’ll go out with you,” Rowan stood up.

"Brother!" Luo Shuang cried out anxiously.

“It’s alright,” Rowan patted her shoulder, “You wait here for me, I’ll be right back.”

“That’s more like it,” Zhao Ming said smugly. “Come on, follow me.”

Zhao Ming, along with Luo Wen and his two companions, left the restaurant and went into a small alley behind it.

This place is very secluded, with almost no one passing by, making it a good spot to get things done.

"Kid, I'll give you a chance," Zhao Ming cracked his wrists, "Now kneel down and apologize to me, then get Luo Shuang back with me, and I'll let you off. How about it?"

Rowan didn't answer, he just looked at him.

"Looks like they're going to have to suffer the consequences," Zhao Ming sneered. "Brothers, charge!"

The two companions immediately rushed towards Rowan. They had indeed practiced some martial arts, and their punches were fairly standard.

But in Rowan's eyes, this speed was as slow as a snail.

He didn't even need to use any of the laws of power; he easily dodged their attacks with just ordinary blocking and dodging.

Then, Rowan reached out and grabbed the wrists of both of them.

"What?!" The two were shocked and tried to break free, but found that Rowan's hand was like an iron clamp and they couldn't break free at all.

With a flick of his wrist, Rowan sent the two of them flying like sandbags, crashing heavily to the ground and howling in pain.

"You...you're a martial artist?!" Zhao Ming's expression changed drastically.

"Didn't you say I wasn't a martial artist?" Rowan said calmly. "I never said I was."

Indeed, Luo Shuang had said that Luo Wen was not a martial artist—but that was just her misjudgment. She had been away from home for many years and was unaware that her brother had already become a powerful martial artist.

"You...you lied to me!" Zhao Ming backed away in terror.

“I’m not lying to you,” Rowan said, walking towards him step by step. “You asked for trouble.”

"Don't come any closer!" Zhao Ming shouted, his voice trembling with fear. "Do you know who my father is? My father is a director of the Donghai City Chamber of Commerce! If you dare to touch me, I'll make sure you can't stay in Donghai City!"

"Really?" Rowan stopped in his tracks, seemingly deep in thought.

Zhao Ming, thinking Luo Wen was scared, immediately became smug: "Now you're scared, aren't you? If you know what's good for you, get lost!"

But the next second, he regretted it.

Rowan suddenly appeared in front of him, grabbed his collar, and lifted him up like a chick.

"What...what do you want to do?!" Zhao Ming struggled in terror.

“I just want to tell you,” Rowan said coldly, “that some people are not to be trifled with.”

After saying that, Luo Wen punched Zhao Ming in the stomach.

He controlled his strength, avoiding internal injuries, but it was enough to make Zhao Ming question his existence.

"Ah—!" Zhao Ming screamed and curled up.

Luo Wen threw him to the ground, then looked at the three people on the ground: "Listen up, stay away from Luo Shuang from now on. If I find out you're harassing her again, it won't be so simple next time."

"Yes...yes!" The three nodded repeatedly, their previous arrogance completely gone.

Rowan turned and left the alley, returning to the restaurant.

Luo Shuang was waiting anxiously. When she saw Luo Wen return, she immediately rushed over: "Brother! Are you alright?"

“What could possibly happen to me?” Rowan chuckled. “Those guys, on the other hand, should behave themselves for a while.”

"What...what did you do to them?" Luo Shuang asked worriedly.

"It's nothing, just a lesson," Rowan said. "They won't bother you again."

Luo Shuang looked at her brother, her eyes filled with gratitude and admiration: "Brother, you're amazing!"

"Alright, stop overthinking it," Rowan said. "Let's continue eating; the food's getting cold."

"Um!"

The two sat down again and continued eating. However, the earlier incident had somewhat affected Luo Shuang's mood.

"Brother, let me tell you about Zhao Ming and me," Luo Shuang said, "so you won't misunderstand."

“No need to explain,” Rowan said. “It’s your private matter; you can decide for yourself.”

“No, I want to say,” Luo Shuang insisted, “I met Zhao Ming in college. He pursued me back then, saying he liked me. I was naive then, genuinely believing he was sincere, so I agreed to be with him.”

“But later I realized that he only treated me like a toy,” Luo Shuang’s voice choked with emotion. “He never took me seriously. And when his parents found out about my family background, they strongly opposed our relationship, saying I wasn’t good enough for him.”

"Where is Zhao Ming?" Luo Wen asked.

“He…he didn’t stand by my side,” Luo Shuang said with a bitter smile. “He listened to his parents and broke up with me. When they broke up, he even said it was because I was too vain and wanted to climb the social ladder.”

“Damn it,” Rowan cursed.

"It was my own foolishness," Luo Shuang wiped away her tears, "but it's alright now, it's all in the past. Through this experience, I've also come to understand some things."

“What is it?” Rowan asked.

"In this world, it's better to rely on yourself than on others," Luo Shuang said. "Only when you are strong will you not be looked down upon or bullied."

“Well said,” Luo Wen nodded with satisfaction. “The fact that you have this realization shows that you have truly grown.”

"Therefore, I will definitely work hard and make myself better," Luo Shuang clenched her fist, "One day, I will make Zhao Ming regret it!"

“Yes,” Rowan said, “but not to make anyone regret it, but to live a better life for myself. Understand?”

Luo Shuang thought for a moment, then nodded: "I understand, brother."

"That's good," Rowan laughed. "Come on, let's continue eating. Today is a good day; we can't let those scoundrels spoil our mood."

"Um!"

The two continued eating, and the atmosphere became relaxed again.

After the meal, when it came time to pay the bill, Luo Shuang insisted on paying. Although the meal had cost her quite a bit, the smile on her face was genuine.

“Brother, thank you,” Luo Shuang said earnestly as they walked out of the restaurant. “Thank you for everything you’ve done for me.” “I told you, you’re welcome,” Luo Wen ruffled her hair. “You’re my sister; it’s only right that I help you.”

“No matter what, I will remember this,” Luo Shuang said. “If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely repay you.”

“Then work hard and make yourself happy,” Rowan said. “That’s the best way to repay me.”

"Yes! I will!" Luo Shuang nodded vigorously.

the other side.

"Damn it, we've kicked a hornet's nest," Zhao Ming said, his face pale with pain. "Just who is that guy?"

“I don’t know,” one of his companions said, “but judging from his skills, he’s at least a planetary-level martial artist, right?”

"Planetary level?" Zhao Ming's face paled even more. "Then we were courting death just now!"

"Brother Zhao, what do we do now?" another companion asked.

"What else can we do?" Zhao Ming gritted his teeth. "We'll just have to endure it! Martial artists are not people we can mess with. Besides, judging from that guy's expression, if we really push him too far, we're definitely in for a world of hurt."

"Na Luoshuang..."

"Don't even mention her!" Zhao Ming said angrily. "From now on, avoid her whenever you see her! Damn it, I never imagined she had such a powerful brother. I should have never messed with her!"

The three of them struggled to their feet and helped each other out of the alley.

The next day.

In the morning, Luo Wen prepared to return to Jiangnan City.

Although he wanted to spend a few more days with Luo Shuang, his parents were waiting at home, and he also needed to continue his cultivation. Helping Luo Shuang solve her job problem this time was a major accomplishment.

"Brother, are you really leaving?" Luo Shuang asked, somewhat reluctantly. "Why don't you stay a few more days?"

"No, thank you," Rowan smiled. "You're starting next Monday, so take a good rest these next few days and get back into the swing of things. My presence here would only be a bother."

“How could I be disturbing you?” Luo Shuang said. “With my brother here, I feel much more at ease.”

“Silly girl,” Rowan ruffled her hair, “you’re all grown up now, you need to learn to be independent. Besides, you’re not alone anymore, you have Virtual Universe Company backing you up. If you encounter any problems you can’t solve, you can ask the company for help.”

“I know,” Luo Shuang nodded, “but there’s something I’d like to ask my brother first.”

“Of course,” Rowan said. “Call me anytime. But remember, try to solve things yourself whenever possible. That’s how you truly grow.”

"Okay! I've got it!"

The two packed their things, left Luo Shuang's new apartment, and headed to the maglev train station.

The Donghai City train station, located in the city center, is a massive transportation hub. Every day, tens of thousands of passengers depart from or arrive here, heading to various base cities on Earth, and even to other planets.

“Your train is at 11:00, and it’s only 9:30 now,” Luo Shuang checked the time. “Why don’t we sit at the coffee shop outside the station for a bit?”

“Okay,” Rowan nodded.

The two went to a café outside the station, ordered two coffees, and sat on an outdoor table. The view was expansive, offering a view of the crowds coming and going in the station square.

"Brother, take good care of yourself when you get back," Luo Shuang instructed. "Even though you're a martial artist and in good health, you still need to get enough rest."

“Understood, little housekeeper,” Rowan said with a smile.

"Also, please remember to give my regards to your parents," Luo Shuang continued. "Once I have a stable job, I will definitely go back to Jiangnan City to visit them."

“They’ll be very happy,” Rowan said.

The two chatted, and time passed quickly.

At 10:40, Luo Wen checked the time: "It's about time to get to the station."

"Okay," Luo Shuang said with a hint of reluctance, "Brother, take care on the road."

"Don't worry," Rowan said, standing up to leave.

But just then, several people suddenly appeared in front of them, blocking their way.

Luo Wen frowned, recognizing the newcomers—five men in identical uniforms, all martial artists judging from the energy fluctuations emanating from them. The leader was a burly man in his thirties, with a strength roughly at the ninth level of the Planetary Realm.

"So you're Rowan?" the burly man asked coldly.

Rowan didn't answer, but instead glanced at the group of people. Their uniforms bore a shield emblem with the words "Sky Shield Security Company" printed below.

This is a privately owned security company that specializes in providing bodyguard and protection services to wealthy individuals. Such companies are common in large cities like Donghai.

"I'm Rowan," Rowan said calmly. "Is there something you need?"

“We have something to discuss,” the burly man said. “Yesterday you hit Young Master Zhao Ming and threatened him not to retaliate. Today, we’re here to demand an explanation.”

Luo Shuang's expression changed: "Did Zhao Ming send you?"

"To be precise, it's Zhao Ming's father, President Zhao," the burly man said. "President Zhao said that his son was being bullied, and as a father, he couldn't just ignore it."

"So you paid to hire thugs like you?" Rowan sneered.

“We are a legitimate security company, not some kind of thugs,” the burly man corrected. “We are here to protect the rights of our employers.”

"Protecting rights?" Rowan scoffed. "Do you even know that your employer's son harassed my sister at a restaurant yesterday and even brought a group of people to beat me up?"

“I don’t care about that,” the burly man said. “All I know is that you hit Young Master Zhao Ming. According to the contract, we must seek justice for our employer.”

"So what do you want?" Rowan asked.

“It’s simple,” the burly man said. “Either you kneel down and apologize to Young Master Zhao Ming, and pay 100,000 yuan in medical expenses. Or we can have a go at it here.”

"Brother!" Luo Shuang nervously grabbed Luo Wen's sleeve.

Although she wasn't a martial artist, she knew that the burly man leading the group was a ninth-level planetary-rank cultivator, and he had four companions, each at least a fifth-level planetary-rank cultivator. Such a lineup was already considered extremely powerful by ordinary people.

Although she knew her brother was very capable, she wasn't sure exactly how capable he was.

“Don’t be afraid,” Rowan reassured him, then looked at the burly man, “What if I said I wouldn’t choose either?”

“Then we’ll have to take action,” the burly man cracked his neck, “but we’re a legitimate company, we won’t kill you. At most, you’ll be in the hospital for a few months.”

"Is that so?" Rowan's eyes turned cold.

He originally intended to teach these fools a lesson by taking action, but then he suddenly remembered something and turned to look at Luo Shuang.

“Luo Shuang,” Luo Wen said, “aren’t you already an employee of Virtual Universe Company?”

“Yes,” Luo Shuang said, not understanding why her brother suddenly brought this up.

"Do you know what rights and benefits employees of Virtual Universe Company enjoy?" Rowan asked.

Luo Shuang was taken aback for a moment, then remembered that yesterday, after the interview, Supervisor Li Wen gave her an employee handbook and told her to take a good look at it.

(End of this chapter)