The burly and robust Hong Shisan Ye, accompanied by over a dozen subordinates, rushed in from outside.
Xiao Yunlong remained seated in the lounge area, his legs crossed, casually eating fruit and not sparing them a glance.
Although the Imperial City KTV wasn't particularly impressive, the fruit was indeed very sweet, and Liu Ruyan had eaten quite a bit.
"Shisan Ye, you're finally here, that's great!"
The portly Fei Ye quickly scurried forward with his short legs. Ouyang Youxu, perhaps seeking to forge a connection, also followed him.
However, when the short-legged Fei Ye reached within a meter of Hong Shisan Ye, Hong Shisan Ye slapped him across the face, nearly sending him tumbling to the ground.
"Shisan Ye, what are you doing? Why did you hit me out of the blue?" Fei Ye, clutching his swollen, pig-like face, was utterly bewildered.
Ouyang Youxu was also stunned, thinking, "What's going on? Isn't Duan Fei a capable subordinate of Hong Shisan Ye? This script isn't unfolding as I imagined!"
"Why hit you? You dog, I'll deal with you later! Where is Mr. Xiao?" Hong Shisan Ye gritted his teeth and snorted, looking around frantically.
Upon spotting Xiao Yunlong in the corner lounge area, he hurried over.
At this moment, the surrounding crowd was undoubtedly puzzled, but the next second, a scene that shocked everyone and made their jaws drop unfolded.
To everyone's astonishment, Hong Shisan Ye walked up to Xiao Yunlong, cupped his hands, and bowed deeply, a full ninety-degree bow!
"I apologize, Mr. Xiao. This Imperial City Entertainment City is my territory. I failed to restrain and discipline my subordinates, leading to them offending you again. I implore you to be magnanimous and show mercy this time!"
Hong Shisan Ye's voice was loud and sincere as he bowed ninety degrees to Xiao Yunlong with cupped hands.
Xiao Yunlong still didn't look up at him, picking up a piece of yellow peach with a fork and eating it as if no one else was there. He remained silent, and Hong Shisan Ye dared not straighten up, his hands still cupped and his body bowed.
Silence!
The previously boisterous hall suddenly fell silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop!
Everyone around stared at the scene, their faces filled with disbelief.
Fei Ye's face was covered in cold sweat, and his short legs trembled uncontrollably.
Ouyang Youxu, who had intended to ask what was happening, found his throat dry and couldn't utter a word.
Wei Qianqian and Fu Mingquan's minds buzzed, their heads spinning, and they were filled with dread.
Only the short, freckled Luo Liping thought to herself, "I knew it. Ruoyan is so beautiful and smart; the man she found couldn't possibly be ordinary."
For a moment, the entire hall seemed enveloped in a heavy, oppressive atmosphere, making everyone afraid to even breathe loudly.
Xiao Yunlong finished the last piece of fruit on the plate. Still not looking at Hong Shisan, he turned to Liu Ruyan and asked, "This fruit is good. Do you want another plate?"
Liu Ruyan shook her head and whispered, "Brother Xiao, they are my university classmates after all, not irredeemable villains. A lesson is enough, please don't kill them..."
Xiao Yunlong nodded, then glanced at Hong Shisan, "I said earlier that you were my subordinate. Although you're involved in the underworld, you're still patriotic. You can barely qualify as my subordinate. What do you think?"
Hong Shisan quickly replied, "Replying to Mr. Xiao, it is my honor to be your subordinate. Thank you for your favor, Mr. Xiao. From now on, you are my elder brother!"
With that, Hong Shisan knelt on one knee. Although his face didn't show it, his heart was bursting with joy. He thought that with such a powerful martial artist protecting him, he could walk sideways in Suzhou.
"Get up, and call him over!" Xiao Yunlong remained seated on the sofa, merely pointing at Fei Ye.
After all, he was the King of Zhenbei, and his every move exuded a powerful aura, even a strong sense of dominance.
Hong Shisan stood up and waved his hand, "Duan Fei, did you hear that? Hurry up and get over here!"
Duan Fei's legs trembled like a sieve. He trotted over and then knelt with a thud at Xiao Yunlong's feet.
"Mr. Xiao, I was wrong. I was blind and didn't recognize your greatness. It was a misunderstanding, like the Dragon King's temple being flooded by the sea. Please, Mr. Xiao, be generous and forgive me this time!"
Xiao Yunlong couldn't be bothered to look at him, instead saying to Hong Shisan, "You're my half-subordinate, and he's your subordinate. You tell me, how should he be dealt with?"
Hong Shisan said, "This fellow has no judgment and caused offense to you, Mr. Xiao. I'll remove him from his position as manager of the Imperial City Entertainment City and break one of his legs as an apology to you, Mr. Xiao!"
Xiao Yunlong chuckled, "But he just said he wanted my woman to sleep with him..."
"Damn it, you're too audacious!"
Before Xiao Yunlong could finish, Hong Shisan kicked Duan Fei away and snorted, "This dog dared to desecrate Mrs. Xiao, so... three legs?"
Xiao Yunlong didn't answer, merely picking up his cup to drink.
Hong Shisan waved his hand, "Someone drag this dog out and break all three of his legs!"
"Mr. Xiao, what about these remaining people?" Hong Shisan asked, bowing.
Xiao Yunlong looked up at Luo Liping, who was not far away, "Call her over."
Liu Ruyan immediately became anxious and quickly advised, "Brother Xiao, Luo Liping is one of my few friends, and she even spoke up for us just now."
"Ruyan, you misunderstand."
Xiao Yunlong smiled and waved his hand, then turned to the approaching Luo Liping, "Ouyang Youxu, which hand did he use to hit you with?"
Luo Liping was very nervous, thinking this overbearing man in front of her was about to attack her. Hearing this, she breathed a sigh of relief.
She touched her still slightly red and swollen face and said, "I think... he used his right hand."
"Alright, chop off Ouyang Youxu's right hand!" Xiao Yunlong said, then turned to Hong Shisan.
Hong Shisan Ye immediately understood and waved his hand, "Someone, detach that guy's right hand!"
Ouyang Youxu's expression changed drastically, and he roared, "Xiao Yunlong, how dare you! My uncle is the captain of the Supervisory Bureau. Try moving me, and tomorrow I'll have him bring people to shut this place down!"
"Mr. Xiao, this..." Hong Shisan couldn't help but pause, momentarily hesitant.
Although he was a figure in the underworld, many of his operations were in a gray area, and he truly didn't dare to offend the captain of the Supervisory Bureau.
Xiao Yunlong said coldly, "Hong Shisan, listen carefully. I never repeat myself. If you're scared off by this, what qualifications do you have to be my subordinate? If you don't dare, then chop off your own hand as compensation!"
"Ruyan, let's go!" Xiao Yunlong said, then stood up and led Liu Ruyan by the hand towards the exit.
Liu Ruyan naturally didn't say anything further, as she genuinely disliked Ouyang Youxu. If it weren't for him, none of this would have happened tonight.
Watching Xiao Yunlong's retreating back, Hong Shisan suddenly remembered the four Fusang warriors from last night and gritted his teeth.
"Give me the knife, I'll do it myself. You guys hold him down!"
Hong Shisan reached out and took the gleaming watermelon knife.
Ouyang Youxu finally panicked and shouted, "You... you can't do this! I was wrong, I was wrong, okay!"
Hong Shisan didn't bother with further words. With a swift stroke, Ouyang Youxu's right hand was chopped off.
"Ah... my hand, it hurts so much! Xiao, my uncle will absolutely not let you off!" Ouyang Youxu fainted from the pain.
Xiao Yunlong couldn't be bothered to pay him any more attention, not even looking back. As the King of Zhenbei, why would he care about such a nobody?
Wei Qianqian's eyes darted, a sudden idea striking her. She quickly ran after Xiao Yunlong.
"Mr. Xiao, please wait!" Wei Qianqian blocked his path.
"Something wrong?" Xiao Yunlong raised an eyebrow.
"Brother Xiao, please accept my sincere apology. I was wrong just now, but I didn't mean it. Like Ruyan, I'm still a university student, very naive. Please, no matter what, you must forgive me."
As she spoke, Wei Qianqian kept throwing flirtatious glances at Xiao Yunlong, even deliberately puffing out her ample bosom in front of him.
She had clearly seen that this short-haired young man had an extraordinary status, even Hong Shisan Ye was respectful to him. If she could latch onto such a person, then...
With that thought, Wei Qianqian slyly sent a seductive look, "Brother Xiao, if you still won't forgive me, then punish me. Any punishment is fine, okay?"
Liu Ruyan felt so disgusted by this that she almost vomited. She wondered how she hadn't noticed this before; Wei Qianqian was too shameless.
However, she still didn't say anything, merely looking at Xiao Yunlong sideways, perhaps wanting to see what he would do next.
Xiao Yunlong held up two fingers: "I have two sentences for you!"
"Brother Xiao, speak, I'm listening!" Wei Qianqian swayed her chest, always confident in herself, especially when it came to seducing men.
"First, a good dog doesn't block the way!"
"Second, your face is earned by yourself, not given by others!"
After saying this, Xiao Yunlong took Liu Ruyan's hand and walked straight away, leaving Wei Qianqian alone and bewildered!