“Slap!”
As Ye Qiu approached the young man, he delivered a resounding slap.
The young man’s face took the blow, and he spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with two teeth.
“You—”
Slap!
Before the young man could finish speaking, another slap landed.
“Ah—”
Furious, the young man lunged forward, aiming to headbutt Ye Qiu. Ye Qiu sidestepped, hooking his right foot lightly.
“Bang!”
The young man fell flat on his face, eating dirt.
“Ah!” he screamed, rolling over. At that moment, he saw Ye Qiu raise his right foot again, and a bad feeling surged within him.
“What are you doing?” the young man asked in panic.
“What do you think?” Ye Qiu sneered, then stomped his right foot toward the young man’s face.
The young man was terrified. He tried to dodge, but Ye Qiu’s foot seemed to possess a magical force, making it impossible for him to evade.
In desperation, the young man shouted, “I’m—”
“I don’t care who you are, I’m stepping on you regardless.” Ye Qiu’s foot landed on the young man’s face.
Crack.
The young man’s jaw was knocked askew, blood streaming from his mouth and nose.
“Ahhh…”
His eyes bloodshot with rage, the young man roared. He never imagined he’d be humiliated by having his face stepped on—an utter disgrace.
“Weren’t you acting all high and mighty? Try it again! Let’s see if I don’t crush you!”
Ye Qiu continued to press his foot on the young man’s face.
He controlled his strength perfectly, neither too heavy nor too light.
Soon, the young man’s face was ravaged beyond recognition.
Zhang Xiaoru, watching from the side, felt a chill in her heart. Pointing at Ye Qiu, she shouted, “You’re done for! You’re completely done for!”
Only then did Ye Qiu release the young man, turning to Zhang Xiaoru with a cold stare. “I don’t like hitting women, but only if they don’t harm those I care about. You’ve repeatedly targeted Tangtang. You’re the one who’s done for.”
Bang!
Ye Qiu kicked Zhang Xiaoru in the stomach.
She doubled over, clutching her abdomen, in too much pain to make a sound.
But this was only the beginning.
“If Tangtang weren’t so kind-hearted and spared you, I would’ve killed you earlier. You wouldn’t be alive now.”
Ye Qiu approached Zhang Xiaoru, a murderous intent flashing across his face.
It seemed he intended to finish her off.
“Stop!”
The young man sensed Ye Qiu’s intent and shouted, pulling out his phone.
Trying to call for help?
Ye Qiu sneered, not taking it seriously.
The call connected.
The young man shouted into the phone, “Come save me quick! Someone’s trying to kill me, hurry!”
After hanging up, he glared at Ye Qiu with resentment. “Just you wait, someone’s coming to deal with you soon.”
“Fine, I’ll wait.” Ye Qiu sat down calmly.
Less than ten minutes later, a commotion came from outside the private room.
Ye Qiu knew the young man’s reinforcements had arrived.
Soon, a group of fully armed men stormed in, led by a man in camouflage, exuding an imposing aura.
Ye Qiu was stunned.
The newcomer was equally stunned.
“Ye Qiu!”
“Old Tang!”
“Why are you here?” Tang Fei asked, scanning the scene with a wry smile.
Ye Qiu was also surprised, not expecting the young man’s backup to be Tang Fei.
And Tang Fei had brought people from the Underworld Palace.
This suggested the young man indeed had some status!
Seeing Tang Fei, the young man acted as if he’d found a lifeline. “Brother Tang, this guy beat me. Look, my face is swollen like a pig’s head. Hurry and take him down.”
Tang Fei ignored the young man and asked Ye Qiu, “What’s going on?”
Before Ye Qiu could respond, the young man impatiently said, “Brother Tang, stop asking questions and take him down already.”
Then, turning to Ye Qiu, he said viciously, “Kid, your time is up.”
“Brother Tang, do it…”
“Shut up!” Tang Fei glanced at the young man, then nodded slightly to Tangtang in greeting before saying to Ye Qiu, “Ye Qiu, do me a favour and let him go.”
The young man was shocked.
He detected a hint of pleading in Tang Fei’s tone.
Who was this kid?
How could even someone from the Underworld Palace fear him?
Ye Qiu was a bit surprised, not expecting Tang Fei to plead for the young man right away. “What if I don’t give you face?”
Tang Fei said helplessly, “If you don’t give me face, there’s nothing I can do.”
“Hahaha, I’m just joking. I’ll give you face.” Ye Qiu smiled. “Who is he?”
Tang Fei pulled Ye Qiu aside and whispered, “Do you know Zhou Tiansheng from Hong Kong?”
“I’ve heard of him.” Ye Qiu was familiar with the name.
Zhou Tiansheng, Hong Kong’s richest man, worth billions, and also the leader of Hong Kong’s largest gang, the Hongxing Society.
“This kid is Zhou Tiansheng’s only son, Zhou Shan,” Tang Fei said. “Normally, I wouldn’t plead for him, but this time is different.”
“He came to the capital representing his father.”
“Recently, Hong Kong’s situation has been unstable. Old Tang hopes we in the Underworld Palace can talk to Zhou Tiansheng to help stabilise things.”
“As the head of Dragon Gate, you should understand that some matters are better handled by gangs—saves time, effort, and gets results.”
So that’s how it is.
“Alright, take this kid away!” Ye Qiu glanced at Zhang Xiaoru and continued, “Old Tang, I need you to do something for me.”
Tang Fei asked, “What is it?”
Ye Qiu said, “Take that woman and hand her over to Cao Qingcheng.”
Tang Fei immediately understood Ye Qiu’s intent, finding it odd. Ye Qiu wasn’t a bloodthirsty person, so why was he so set against Zhang Xiaoru?
“What did Zhang Xiaoru do to make you want her dead?” Tang Fei asked, puzzled.
Ye Qiu said, “If I hadn’t been here today, Tangtang would’ve been disfigured at best, or half-dead at worst.”
“That woman threw a pot of scalding oil at Tangtang. Luckily, I was there.”
“I know you don’t like dealing with women, so just hand her over to Cao Qingcheng.”
“No need for Cao Qingcheng. I’ll handle it!” Tang Fei said. “Harming Old Tang’s family is tantamount to treason.”
Not to mention, Tangtang was an important member of the Underworld Palace.
“Men!” Tang Fei pointed at Zhang Xiaoru and ordered his subordinates, “Take her away.”
After Zhang Xiaoru was seized by two soldiers, she grew frantic, struggling as she said, “Why are you grabbing me? I’m the victim! Let me go…”
Zhou Shan also said urgently, “Brother Tang, Xiaoru was beaten too. Let her go.”
Tang Fei ignored Zhou Shan and walked to Zhang Xiaoru, whispering something in her ear.
The next second, Zhang Xiaoru looked at Tangtang in horror.
How could it be?
She was actually…
It’s over!
Completely over!
Zhang Xiaoru’s face drained of colour, her body trembling violently in fear.
“Take her away!” Tang Fei ordered, and the two soldiers dragged Zhang Xiaoru off.
“Ye Qiu, Tangtang, I’m leaving.” Tang Fei gave a nod and left with Zhou Shan.
The farce finally ended.
“Let’s go too!”
As Ye Qiu and Tangtang stepped out of the hotpot restaurant, his phone rang.
“It’s Grandfather.”
Ye Qiu glanced at the caller ID, pressed the answer button, and before he could speak, Old Master Ye’s anxious voice came through.
“Ye Qiu, come home immediately!”
