"Preposterous!"
With this slap, he had essentially struck Wang Chuan in the face in front of everyone, turning his complexion ashen with rage.
"Kid, you're dead! Tonight, I will absolutely show you what Zhao family retribution means!"
Manager Wang finished speaking, sneered at Song Qiao, and waved his hand, signaling the security guards to advance.
"Hold on, where is Zhao Tong? Tell Zhao Tong to come out and see me. I want to see if you can represent the Zhao family."
Upon hearing this, Manager Wang and his security guards suddenly hesitated to act.
This was entirely due to the name Song Qiao had uttered, which instilled deep apprehension.
Zhao Tong, the eldest grandson of the Zhao family's eldest branch, was the junior most valued by the Zhao family patriarch, and the future successor. Compared to his position within the Zhao family, Manager Wang from the fourth branch of the Zhao family was less than a dog.
"Kid, do you think by mentioning the eldest young master's name, I wouldn't dare do anything to you?"
Wang Chuan hesitated, but still wanted the security guards to subdue Song Qiao first.
After all, he, who had always been arrogant, could not swallow this insult.
"I'd like to see who dares!"
Just as the security guards were about to move, Zhao Tong's voice suddenly rang out from the doorway.
He, the host, had finally arrived at the scene at this critical juncture.
Those present who were aware of the Zhao family's strength, upon hearing this voice, immediately retracted their expressions of amusement and became serious.
The thunderous methods of the eldest young master of the Zhao family were not something these small vendors and peddlers could afford to offend.
Thinking this, they couldn't help but cast a sympathetic glance at Song Qiao.
After Song Qiao uttered the name, Wang Chuan had already felt apprehensive, but now it seemed he was about to be exposed.
After all, no one would truly believe that the boss of an unknown advertising company would know someone of Zhao Tong's caliber.
"Wang Chuan, explain to me what is going on. I asked you to host the banquet and take care of the guests, and you've caused such a huge mess."
Zhao Tong's expression was grim. He didn't even greet Song Qiao and immediately launched into a fierce scolding of Wang Chuan.
"Manager Zhao, it's all this kid. He came here to cause trouble, forcibly harassed Ms. Meng, even assaulted people, and then dared to use your name."
Manager Wang, seeing that Zhao Tong wasn't speaking to Song Qiao, felt a wave of relief and immediately played the victim.
"Yes, Manager Zhao. That lunatic dared to tease me in public."
Meng Jiao also chimed in with embellishments, adding to the accusations.
To get Zhao Tong to teach Song Qiao a lesson, the two of them had completely twisted the truth.
"It was you who hit my sister first."
Song Qiao said, pulling Xia Yuqing and then Xia Xueqing to his side.
"Everyone, look how hard this woman hit her. Her face is still bruised."
The crowd sneered dismissively. Since Song Qiao clearly didn't know Zhao Tong, he was bound to be punished, regardless of who was in the right.
Because Song Qiao had offended the Zhao family's dignity, and had even dared to use Zhao Tong's name for backing just now, this alone was enough to get him in a lot of trouble.
Seeing this, Wang Chuan, about to add more fuel to the fire, was shocked when the already livid Zhao Tong suddenly erupted in fury.
"Enough, shut up."
"Wang Chuan, from now on, you are fired from all Zhao family companies. You will have no further connection with our Zhao family. Our Zhao Group will absolutely not keep an employee like you, who bullies others by leveraging power."
"And Ms. Meng Jiao, from now on, all your contracts with the Zhao family are canceled. As for liquidated damages, I will return them according to the contract."
"What? Eldest Young Master, you're firing me? I've been with the Zhao family for at least twenty years. If I haven't had any contributions, I've at least had hard work. How dare you dismiss me with a single sentence? Who gave you this authority?"
Wang Chuan was stunned at first. When he realized what was happening, he completely lost his composure and roared at Zhao Tong hoarsely.
"Hmph, don't use that as an excuse. You truly have no contributions, and not even hard work. I truly don't know how Fourth Master chose someone like you."
"I am aware of all the money you've embezzled from Zhao Shi over the years. If you don't want me to report this to the patriarch, pack your things and leave tomorrow."
At these words, Wang Chuan's face changed dramatically. He stood there stammering, unable to speak.
His past was not clean; he had done many illicit deeds behind the Zhao family's back. He thought it was undetectable, but judging by Zhao Tong's attitude, he clearly had some evidence.
If this evidence were truly presented to the patriarch, he would likely face a situation of a successor committing suicide by shooting himself five times the next day.
"Young Master Zhao, what do you mean by this?"
"Are your Zhao family playing with me?"
Meng Jiao was also enraged by Zhao Tong, grinding her teeth. She forgot her status and began to speak recklessly.
"How dare you speak to our Manager Zhao like that? Who do you think you are?"
Hearing her disrespectful words, the bodyguard behind Zhao Tong was furious and stepped forward, intending to teach Meng Jiao a lesson.
Meng Jiao was merely an actress with some fame. If Zhao Tong truly wanted to deal with her, she would be completely ruined by tomorrow.
"Alright, get them both out of here quickly."
Zhao Tong waved his hand, signaling the bodyguards to escort Wang Chuan and Meng Jiao out.
Although he wasn't afraid of Meng Jiao's backers, there was no need to fall out with them over a few words from Meng Jiao.
After all, business relies on harmony for prosperity, and he might need their help one day.
He then glanced apologetically at Song Qiao and said, "Manager Song, this matter is due to my poor management. I've made you look bad."
"Manager Zhao, you are too kind. They are just ignorant people. What does this have to do with you?"
Song Qiao saw that the matter was resolved and did not want to dwell on it. He waved his hand, indicating that he had not taken the incident to heart.
"Song Qiao, you just wait. I definitely have people behind me who can deal with you. Zhao Tong can protect you for a while, but not forever."
Meng Jiao, now being dragged out, had completely lost it and began to curse Song Qiao from outside the room.
"Sigh, what a toad. It doesn't bite, but it's annoying."
Zhao Tong shook his head helplessly at the sight and said to Song Qiao with some concern, "Manager Song, you must be careful of this woman. She has several powerful backers. If she is determined to target you, it might become troublesome."
"Haha, Manager Zhao, no need to worry. If she has people, let her find them. I don't believe she can stir up any significant trouble."
Song Qiao laughed heartily, seemingly unconcerned by Meng Jiao's threat.