Wang Peng refused. He stepped forward and slapped Wang Peng twice, drawing blood from the corner of his mouth, forcing him to kneel on the ground.
Wang Dalong roared, "Who told you to scheme against Young Master Ye? Are you tired of living? Hurry up and kowtow to Ye Tian and apologize!"
Wang Peng was unconvinced and shouted, "Why should he, Young Master Ye, be with Feng Xiuxiu? Does he deserve it?"
Ye Tian sat in a chair in the main hall, coldly watching the father and son. He said, "The person you hired is Luo Xingwang. He told me everything. To resolve this matter, I gave him one million. By the way, I dealt with Tu Danian, who took on this case. He should be under investigation in the provincial capital now."
He paused and added, "Framing others is a crime. I've inquired, and you could be sentenced to at least two years. But don't worry, I know quite a few friends in prison. I'll have them take good care of you."
Wang Peng was startled. He hadn't expected Ye Tian to have figured everything out. He immediately panicked and looked at his father, Wang Dalong.
Wang Dalong sighed inwardly. He knew that if they didn't pay a price today, Ye Tian wouldn't let them off. The memory of him and Wang Hu kneeling before Ye Tian that day made his scalp tingle. This person was simply not someone they could afford to offend!
Wang Dalong suddenly kicked Wang Peng and cursed, "You little beast, kneel for me!"
Wang Peng was stunned and mumbled, "Dad, what are you doing?"
"Slap!" Wang Dalong immediately slapped him and roared, "You damned fool, I really want to beat you to death. Apologize to Ye Tian immediately, or I'll break your legs and you'll never be able to leave this house!"
Wang Peng looked at Wang Dalong's ferocious face and felt a trace of fear. He had never seen his father so angry and anxious. He trembled and said, "Ye Tian, I... I'm sorry."
Ye Tian: "Just sorry?"
Wang Dalong: "Right, and that one million. This matter started because of Wang Peng, so my family will pay the one million."
Ye Tian said indifferently, "You know what's important. Here's the account. Just transfer the one million to it."
Wang Dalong repeatedly agreed and then asked, "Ye Tian, you are magnanimous and don't hold grudges. Please don't be angry with Wang Peng."
Ye Tian: "Feng Xiuxiu and my elder brother grew up together. Tell your son not to have any more foolish thoughts. For the sake of being fellow villagers, I'll let him off this time. If there's a next time, you know the consequences!"
Wang Dalong: "Yes, yes, I will definitely teach him a lesson. Young Master Ye and Xiuxiu are indeed a match made in heaven. I bless them. When they get married, I will definitely give a generous red envelope."
Ye Tian: "Alright, you can go now."
Wang Dalong pulled Wang Peng away from the Ye family ancestral home. As they reached a turn, Wang Peng finally couldn't help but ask, "Dad, why are we afraid of him?"
Wang Dalong raised his hand and slapped him again, glaring fiercely at his son. "If you dare to provoke Ye Tian again, I will never help you again. Who do you think you are? Are you as capable as Ding Jian? As capable as Wang Wei? But they've both disappeared, do you know that?"
Wang Peng was shocked. "Disappeared?"
Wang Dalong sighed, "To be precise, they're dead. Although I have no evidence, I always feel that Ye Tian is behind this. Peng'er, never provoke him again, or you won't even know how you died!"
Wang Peng's heart trembled. "Dad, what's so great about him?"
Wang Dalong lit a cigarette. "Don't ask. I don't know either. Anyway, I get nervous just seeing him."
The Wang father and son left. Ye Tian sat for a while longer before preparing to drive away from the village. He wanted to go back and discuss with Feng Xiuxiu and his elder brother to finalize their engagement as soon as possible, to avoid any further complications.
Just as he was about to leave, a car drove up. Stepping out was Yun Song, who had previously stood up for Ma Junji. Behind him was a half-dead Ma Junji.
Ma Junji was surprisingly still alive. Yun Song said, "Mr. Ye, no matter what method I used, I could only reduce Young Master Ma's suffering. If it weren't for your method of soaking him in water, he might have already died."
Ma Junji cried, "Ye Tian, please let me go. I was wrong. I've come to apologize! As long as you're willing to save me, I'll agree to anything!"