364: Chapter 364: Because This is My Territory 364: Chapter 364: Because This is My Territory Everyone was also somewhat worried as they looked at Tangyu.
This matter wasn’t so easy to resolve.
Tangyu smiled faintly, shook her head, and said, “I have no influential figures to scare anyone; I am just me.
As for this matter, feel free to clearly state how you wish to resolve it.
I’d prefer to settle this amicably and not let it escalate.
I’ve said before that since I’ve stepped forward today, I must take that person with me.”
“Humph, so you mean you’re certain you can handle me?” Ye Xun was quite angry.
“That’s not what I mean.
I’m just clarifying my stance and determination.
I’m here to resolve the issue sincerely and am earnestly asking for your solution.
It’s a trivial matter; there’s no need to turn it so rigid, right?
I’m not familiar with you, or rather, I’m not familiar with any of you, and I don’t expect you to give me face.
If you have any conditions, feel free to voice them.
If they’re acceptable, I’ll definitely agree,” said Tangyu.
Ye Xun scoffed coldly, his face darkening as he looked at Tangyu.
He grabbed an unopened bottle of white liquor from the table and said to Tangyu, “Fine, since you’ve spoken thus far, I’ll give you a way out.
Finish this bottle in one go and have him apologize to me.
I’ll give you the face and let him go.”
Tangyu’s expression darkened slightly.
“That’s absolutely impossible.
I can drink, but apologizing to you, no way.” Tangyu knew that Ye Xun wanted to humiliate him and pick a fight.
Face was very important.
For Tangyu to apologize, it would be impossible for anyone, let alone Ye Xun.
“Humph, since that’s the case, there’s nothing more to discuss.
Take action,” Ye Xun said with a cold laugh.
Upon his order, the bodyguard wielding the watermelon knife moved to chop down on Zhou Wenkai’s hand.
Zhou Wenkai, terrified, nearly fainted, struggling desperately.
“Stop, don’t!”
The class leader and the others were extremely anxious but helpless in such a situation.
They simply had no way of getting involved.
The corners of Tangyu’s mouth quirked up as she snatched the bottle of liquor from Ye Xun’s hand and ferociously smashed it at the knife-wielding bodyguard.
“Bang!”
The bottle struck the bodyguard’s forehead with precision, causing water and glass shards to splash everywhere.
The drenched floor glistened.
Clutching his head, the bodyguard crouched on the floor as blood trickled from his fingertips.
The other bodyguards looked angrily at Tangyu.
Since her arrival, she had injured three people, displaying staggering arrogance.
“Humph.” Ye Xun stood up in anger, and the other five did the same.
Seeing this, the bodyguards immediately surrounded Tangyu.
Ye Xun’s face boiled with rage as he glared at Tangyu.
“It seems that today you’ve decided to settle this with your fists,” Ye Xun growled.
Not showing any weakness, Tangyu met Ye Xun’s gaze and said, “When cordial words fail to resolve a problem, fists are often the best solution.
I don’t want to resort to such extreme measures, but it seems someone is forcing me to do so.
I’ll say it again, I can drink, but apologies, if you want one, he should apologize to you directly, and asking me to substitute is impossible; that’s my bottom line.
I will take him with me.
If we can’t resolve this amicably, then there’s nothing left to say, especially since we have nothing pleasant to discuss anyhow.”
“Humph, good, very good, let’s see if you really have the ability of the legendary gods,” Ye Xun said with a sneer.
No sooner had Ye Xun’s words fallen than several bodyguards closed in, and, at the indication from their master, the rest joined the encirclement.
“Tangyu, there’s no need to show off your strength.
If it comes to blows, do you think you can fight off so many?
Why bother making a spectacle for someone who has nothing to do with you?” Wang Jian said with a somewhat sinister smile, having suffered a loss at Tangyu’s hands before, he wouldn’t pass up the chance to kick her while she was down.
“Tangyu, you don’t need to provoke general outrage.
If you back down now, I can speak to Young Master Ye and let you leave,” Fang Zhendong said in a seemingly ‘friendly’ manner.
The corners of Tangyu’s mouth lifted as she said, “The things I set out to do will not change because of anyone.
The promises I make, I’ll certainly keep.
Let’s get down to business.
Are you going to come at me one by one, or all together?
Or perhaps, you’ll call for more help.”
“Humph!”
“What arrogance!”
Tangyu’s words were indeed profoundly moving and full of dominance.
Each person in Ye Xun’s group was too proud to tolerate such provocations and was infuriated beyond measure, itching to deal with Tangyu on the spot.
Mo Xiaoqing and the others were also very worried.
However, they could only stand there watching, utterly powerless.
But to everyone else, Tangyu’s stature obviously rose in esteem.
They had gained a new understanding of Tangyu.
“If you’re seeking death, I’ll grant it to you today,” Ye Xun said, his face ghastly, an intimidating chill emanating from him.
“Stop!” A loud and somewhat stern voice rang out as a figure rushed in, pushed two bodyguards aside, and sprinted in to stand beside Tangyu, sweeping a glance over Ye Xun and the other six.
“Young Master Ye, what are you doing?”
Seeing the newcomer, Ye Xun’s eyes flickered with surprise, his face cooling slightly as he asked, “Young Master Li, do you know him?”
Tangyu hadn’t expected Li Zhencheng to arrive.
Li Zhencheng nodded and said, “Yes, I know him.”
“So, are you trying to stand up for him?” Ye Xun asked.
Li Zhencheng smiled and shook his head, “I believe Tangyu doesn’t need me to stand up for him just yet, but since this happened in my place, I have to step in and mediate somehow.
Ye Xun, I don’t know what happened between you all, but please, in consideration of Li Zhencheng, let this go.
This meal is on me; does Young Master Ye grant me this thin face?”
His Li family was also one of the seven wealthy powers; in Donglin City, they held significant prestige.
Li Zhencheng did have some influence in Donglin City’s upper social circles.
Ye Xun was the son of a high-ranking official, but his family influence couldn’t compare to Li Zhencheng.
“Brother Li, this matter isn’t so easily settled.
Young Master Ye initially wanted to keep the peace, but you’re friend doesn’t want to back down.
I think it’s better if you don’t get involved, Brother Li, we’ll handle it here,” Wang Jian said with a light chuckle.
His Wang family was also one of the seven wealthy powers, with family influence no less than Li Zhencheng’s, which naturally gave him more confidence when he spoke.
Here in terms of status, Wang Jian was the most respected, but since Ye Xun was leading the issue, it seemed like he was the leader of the six.
“Young Master Wang, you also want to get involved in this matter?” Li Zhencheng frowned at Wang Jian, if it was just Ye Xun, the matter would have been easier to deal with.
After all, Li Zhencheng didn’t necessarily have to give face to Ye Xun, even though Ye Xun was Sun Wukong’s man, and the Li family didn’t fear the Sun family.
Moreover, he was on good terms with Xiao Yu, so there was even less need to fear Sun Wukong.
However, if Wang Jian wanted to intervene as well, then things would be troublesome.
“I can’t really say I’m ‘getting involved.’ This matter originally concerns us.
It’s not just me, Wenkai, Qian family, Ning Xinhua—they all wouldn’t stand by and do nothing.
The question is, what does Fang Zhendong think?” Wang Jian said, narrowing his eyes in a smirk, clearly trying to drag everyone into the fray.
Li Zhencheng might not be intimidated by one person, but what about six?
Fang Zhendong glanced at Tangyu, then back at Wang Jian before stepping back.
Without uttering a word, he made it clear he would not interfere.
Fang Zhendong’s action did not escape Tangyu’s notice; this Fang Zhendong was not so despicable after all.
At least in this matter, he hadn’t gotten involved.
Li Zhencheng’s mouth twitched slightly; having five of the major young masters get involved made it indeed difficult to manage the aftermath.
“You don’t have to worry about this; I will handle it myself,” Tangyu said, seeing Li Zhencheng was somewhat troubled.
After all, this was the Li family’s territory, and as business operators, they had no intention of offending guests.
Furthermore, offending five people at once was not a wise decision.
Upon hearing Tangyu’s words, Li Zhencheng, who was somewhat hesitant, clenched his teeth and firmly said, “Don’t worry, Tangyu, I must deal with this.
If Tangyu were to be in trouble on my turf, I wouldn’t be able to face anyone in Donglin City anymore.
Even Xiao Yu wouldn’t let me off the hook if he found out.
Besides, we are friends; I can’t just turn a blind eye.”
Ye Xun narrowed his eyes, indeed, Li Zhencheng had brought up Xiao Yu.
If Xiao Yu himself had come, Ye Xun would definitely have been wary, but Li Zhencheng alone could not intimidate him.
“Young Master Ye, if you would do me the honor, I would like to treat everyone to this meal and raise a few toasts to you later.
Let’s put an end to this matter; we all have to live in the same society, and there’s no need to spoil our relations over a trivial issue,” Li Zhencheng repeated.
Ye Xun gave a cold smile and said, “Respect is mutual; if I don’t receive respect, why should I pay you any?
You’re the owner here, does that give you the right to bully your guests?
Li Zhencheng, you protect your friend, but have you considered our dignity?
Our dignity isn’t worth anything, is it?”
“If you insist on framing it that way, then there’s nothing I can do.
Do you really want to escalate this with me?” Li Zhencheng’s expression cooled as he spoke.
“Hmph, you’re forcing my hand,” Ye Xun said.
Li Zhencheng, however, calmed down a bit and nodded, “Alright.” He clapped his hands, and suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps approached as more than a dozen tall bodyguards filed in, encircling everyone.
Seeing Li Zhencheng’s actions, Ye Xun’s face twisted even more sinisterly as he glared fiercely at Li Zhencheng.
“You forced me to do this.
Now, may I take them and leave?” Li Zhencheng asked.
“Ha ha.” Ye Xun burst out laughing instead of getting angry; his laughter was willful as he stared at Li Zhencheng, “Good for you, Li Zhencheng, daring to turn against us for an unrelated person.
You should understand the consequences of your actions.”
“I know, by offending you five publicly, I’m prepared to face whatever comes my way,” Li Zhencheng said.
“Very good.
But, do you think I will let this go easily?” Ye Xun said fiercely.
Li Zhencheng responded, “Regardless of whether you want to back down or not, I must take them with me.
If you wish to continue drinking here, you’re very welcome to stay, and lunch is on me.
If you don’t want to stay, feel free to leave.
Since this is my place, I make the rules.”
Ye Xun’s facial muscles twitched as he pointed at Li Zhencheng, “Fine, I’ll remember today’s incident.
We shall meet again.” With that, Ye Xun left in a huff, and Wang Jian and the rest followed suit.
Fang Zhendong glanced at Tangyu, his eyes revealing subtle expressions, then also departed.
The looming crisis thus abated.
Zhou Wenkai, who had narrowly escaped disaster, collapsed on the ground, his face reflecting a mix of emotions, as Ning Xinhua rushed to his side.
The others entered the room as well, looking admireingly at Tangyu.