Gao Meng slapped Gao Run's face a full fifty times before reluctantly stopping.
Only then did Gao Run's terrified screams erupt, echoing through the grand banquet hall.
At this moment, everyone stood frozen, speechless.
They had never seen such a violent Gao Meng.
However, she paid no mind to their opinions.
Looking at Gao Run's state, she felt a slight easing of the frustration in her heart.
Just then, Gao Run inadvertently caught a glimpse of her reflection in a nearby glass.
Though she couldn't see clearly, it was enough for her to realize she was disfigured.
She was ruined!
"Ah!"
She screamed in agony, reaching to cover her face.
However, the movement only intensified the pain.
"Ah, I'll kill you, you little slut! I'll kill you!"
At this point, those around them didn't know what to say.
They hadn't expected the seemingly delicate Gao Meng to be so merciless.
So fierce!
Gao Meng's attack on Gao Run was utterly ruthless, truly brutal.
But at the same time, everyone could see the grievance and pain on Gao Meng's face.
However, seeing the scene, Gao Zhonghai finally realized he had to say something.
But he dared not get too close.
He called out from afar, "Gao Meng, you've gone mad! Daring to cause trouble at Zheng Fei's engagement party! No one, not even the King of Heaven, can save you now!"
Gao Meng completely ignored Gao Zhonghai's blustering threats.
She looked at the wailing Gao Run, "This is just an appetizer! I'm not just going to disfigure you, I'm going to cripple you... Dad, Mom, watch, see how I get my revenge!"
She stepped closer and closer to Gao Run.
Though her mind was in chaos, Gao Run was still paying attention to Gao Meng.
Seeing the malevolent star approaching again, Gao Run was terrified.
She scrambled backward.
She was truly afraid; if this madwoman caught her, it would be disastrous.
Backing away, further and further!
Suddenly, she bumped into a table.
This was the banquet area, with dried fruits, candies, and wine laid out on the tables.
Her heart leaped, thinking something else had happened.
Her hands fumbled.
Then, she grabbed a bottle.
One must understand that fear can trigger extreme emotions.
Such as rage.
Gao Run was experiencing just that.
She was unwilling to retreat like this. A mere slut she'd always looked down upon dared to attack her, and beat her to this state.
She was too unwilling to accept it.
She wanted to fight back!
So, without a second thought, she snatched up the bottle and swung it at Gao Meng.
"Ah, I'll kill you!" she screamed.
The bottle fell.
It traced an arc.
Facing the blow, Gao Meng showed no fear, standing still, not moving.
A disdainful smile played on her lips.
Only when the bottle was inches from her face did she strike.
A punch!
Crack!
Her fist met the wine bottle with a resounding impact.
The onlookers gasped.
Flesh and blood against a sturdy wine bottle?
What was the outcome, one could guess?
Naturally, the person would not withstand it. Bruises would be light; broken bones were a distinct possibility.
Many faint-hearted individuals couldn't bear to watch, averting their gazes or even covering their eyes.
They couldn't bear to see this seemingly delicate young girl get hurt.
Unexpectedly, a crisp sound of shattering glass rang out.
What was happening?
They looked, and the wine bottle had broken.
Glass shards and wine splashed everywhere.
Simultaneously, a strong aroma of alcohol filled the air.
This was utterly unbelievable.
The young girl's fist had shattered the wine bottle?
And that wasn't all.
Gao Run, struck by the recoil of Gao Meng's punch, stumbled backward.
Her face, hands, and arms were crisscrossed with bloody scratches from the broken glass.
And along with them came Gao Meng's attack.
Her movements were lightning-fast. She grabbed Gao Run's wrist, twisted it slightly, and snatched the broken bottle.
Then, with a flick of her wrist, the half-bottle was plunged into Gao Run's stomach.
"Ah!" Gao Run cried out in pain again.
She felt extreme agony and watched as blood gushed from her abdomen, staining her clothes and the floor.
She felt like she was dying, her life force draining away.
However, this cry was loud and short.
Later, in too much pain, she couldn't scream.
The onlookers gasped again.
Greatly shocked, this young girl was too ruthless! She was going to kill someone!
"Ah!"
"She's killing someone!"
"Quick, get help!"
"Call the police, hurry!"
The crowd descended into chaos, with the few remaining clear-headed individuals offering suggestions.
They had seen killings, even committed them, but this was the first time they had witnessed such an act in public.
Gao Run seemed to regain some clarity, her face contorted in a grimace as she wailed, "You dare to kill me? The Gao family won't let you go!"
Gao Zhonghai hadn't fully grasped the situation and was observing.
But seeing Gao Run injured, he knew he had to step forward.
Otherwise, the old man would beat him to death.
So, he nervously approached, trying to bolster his courage as he walked, "Gao Meng, you dare to use lethal force! You actually dare to do this at cousin Zheng Fei's engagement party, he won't let you go!"
Gao Meng looked at Gao Zhonghai with cold eyes, remaining silent.
In truth, Gao Zhonghai didn't dare to do anything to her.
Gao Zhonghai was too concerned about Gao Run to bother with Gao Meng.
He anxiously rushed to Gao Run's side, "Don't move, don't move around, I'll take you to the hospital!"
But Gao Meng blocked their path. "You want to leave? Not so easily!"
Gao Zhonghai panicked. Despite his fear, he shouted, "Do you want her to die here?"
"Of course, but I don't want her to die so quickly," Gao Meng replied.
Gao Zhonghai understood her meaning, but he was helpless. He had to ask the doctor who had just treated him to come and stop Gao Run's bleeding.
Just then, a shout rang out, "Young Master Zheng is here!"
The guests' hearts immediately relaxed.
The main party had arrived, so everything could be resolved now.
The troublemakers, this man and woman, were surely finished.
The Zheng family's influence was already immense.
Even if the Zheng family faltered, their patrons, the powerful figures of the capital, could crush Song Qiao and Gao Meng to dust!
Gao Zhonghai also looked outside and shouted from a distance, "Cousin, save me!"
Indeed, it was Zheng Fei who had arrived.
He had stepped out for a moment and returned to find such a commotion.
He loosened his tie, feeling a sense of exasperation.
Infuriating!
This was his engagement party.
The woman he escorted also had an unpleasant expression.
This woman was none other than Li Bingqing.
She too was frowning deeply.
Though she didn't want to marry, it was decided, and she could only grit her teeth and accept it.
Well, life was like rape; if you couldn't resist, you could only enjoy it.
Just like what Song Qiao had done to her.
Song Qiao?
She felt even more depressed.
Because she saw Gao Meng in the crowd, and more importantly, Song Qiao.
How dare this scoundrel show up here?
Wherever he was, there was bound to be trouble!
As she thought this, Gao Zhonghai stepped forward, accusing Song Qiao and Gao Meng.
Even Gao Run, enduring her pain, pleaded intermittently for Zheng Fei to uphold justice and deal with Gao Meng and Song Qiao.
Zheng Fei hadn't met Song Qiao, but he had heard his name.
However, he only knew of him by name, not the specifics.
Therefore, he first turned his attention to Gao Meng, "Hmph, you still dare to come back?"
Gao Meng showed no fear of Zheng Fei now.
She calmly said, "What is there for me not to dare? Who do you think you are, deciding other people's actions? You really think you own Shanghai!"