Luo Gang also chimed in.
The three of them colluded, directing all their accusations at Zhou Mao.
Instead of getting angry, Zhou Mao burst into laughter.
"You've finally shown your true colors. I thought you had genuinely repented, but it was all an act!" Zhou Mao said with disdain.
"So what if it was?"
He Meimei said angrily, "You've caused us so much suffering. Even if Dean Hao lets you go, we won't."
Her words made Zhou Mao laugh heartily.
"You can still laugh when you're facing death?" He Meimei asked, her face full of anger.
"I'm not pretending anymore. Let me tell you the truth! My father is the Governor of Jiang Province!" Zhou Mao declared.
Upon hearing this, He Meimei, Yang Dawei, and Luo Gang erupted into laughter.
"Zhou Mao, you're really good at showing off!"
He Meimei said, "Your ability to brag is truly impressive!"
"With your impoverished appearance, you dare claim your father is the Governor of Jiang Province? Forget about it in this lifetime. Try again in your next life, maybe you'll have a chance."
Yang Dawei and Luo Gang joined in the laughter.
In their eyes, Zhou Mao was nothing more than a clown putting on a show.
"Fine, watch closely later and I'll show you what real capability is!" Zhou Mao said.
"Oh really? We'd love to see how long you can keep up this act!" He Meimei said dismissively.
Jiang Yi and He Meimei remained silent.
Talking to people like He Meimei was an insult to themselves.
Jiang Yi and Ye Yanran had already seen through their true nature!
Suddenly, footsteps echoed from outside, and the private room door was kicked open.
Following that, the bald rich second-generation Young Master Hao entered with a middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man had a sharp mouth and a sallow complexion; his appearance alone suggested he wasn't a good person.
"This is Judge Hao!"
Zhou Mao said to Jiang Yi.
"That guy seems pretty powerful! Can you handle him?" Jiang Yi asked Zhou Mao.
"Of course!"
Zhou Mao replied proudly, "If I can't even handle this guy, then I've been wasting my time!"
Jiang Yi smiled slightly upon hearing this.
Since Zhou Mao could handle it, he wouldn't need to step in.
"Dad, this is the one who hit me!"
Young Master Hao pointed at Jiang Yi and said furiously to Judge Hao, "You must get revenge for me! You have to kill him! I want to see it happen right before my eyes!"
"Don't worry! If this kid dares to lay a hand on you, I won't let him off!" Judge Hao said.
Hearing this, Young Master Hao's face filled with smugness as he said to Jiang Yi, "Kid, you're dead today!"
"Is that so?" Jiang Yi smiled faintly.
"Hmph, of course. My dad is here to deal with you personally. Do you think you can escape?" Young Master Hao became even more smug.
"Young Master Hao, you've got quite the attitude!"
Zhou Mao said, his gaze falling on Judge Hao, and then he stated calmly, "Your son is arrogant and unruly, and he deliberately picked a fight with me. Instead of educating your son properly, you dare to come here and cause trouble for me? How many lives do you think you have?"
"So it's Young Master Zhou!"
Judge Hao looked at Zhou Mao and said with a smile, "My son's issue with you was simply a misunderstanding. I hope you won't take it to heart. I'll have this brat apologize to you shortly!"
"That's more like it!" Zhou Mao grunted.
He Meimei, Yang Dawei, and Luo Gang, standing by, were stunned into silence, looking at Zhou Mao with disbelief.
They couldn't believe what they were seeing, but the facts were undeniable.
"I can't believe Zhou Mao is actually the son of the Governor of Jiang Province!" He Meimei said, looking astonished.
"What, you still don't believe me?"
Zhou Mao looked at He Meimei and said with a smile, "Didn't you just say I was bragging? Should I personally call my father to prove my identity?"
"I was just joking. How could I dare not believe you!"
He Meimei quickly said, "It was just a misunderstanding just now. Please don't take it to heart. We're old classmates, and you're such a magnanimous person, how could you bother with insignificant people like us!"
Fearing that Zhou Mao wouldn't let them off, Yang Dawei and Luo Gang hurried to apologize.
"Dad, is his father really the Governor?"
Young Master Hao frowned and asked Judge Hao.
"Mm."
Judge Hao nodded.
Seeing that this was indeed true, Young Master Hao's expression began to turn grim.
Judge Hao showed no concern; instead, a cold smile flickered across his face.
"Considering you're under my father's command, you can apologize and be on your way. But your son has to stay. You're incapable of educating your son, so I'll do it for you," Zhou Mao said to Judge Hao.
"I'm afraid I can't do that!" Judge Hao said directly.
"You dare to oppose me? How many lives do you have!"
Zhou Mao's face contorted with anger.
"I originally intended to let you go, but you refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. Since you're seeking death, I'll grant it!"
"Hahaha..."
Judge Hao threw his head back and laughed.
"What are you laughing at?" Zhou Mao demanded angrily.
"As far as I know, you've already been expelled from the Zhou family. You're nothing now. What can you do to me? Do you really think you can take my head off!" Judge Hao sneered.
At these words, Zhou Mao's face turned ashen!
"Young Master Zhou, you can leave this place, but the rest of them, I must teach them a lesson!" Judge Hao said calmly.
Zhou Mao felt utterly helpless.
Zhou Mao was indeed unable to deal with Judge Hao at the moment.
He had assumed Judge Hao was unaware of his expulsion from the Zhou family and had tried to use his status to intimidate him. However, Judge Hao was fully aware of the situation.
"Jiang Yi, I'm truly sorry, I can't handle this matter!" Zhou Mao said in a low voice to Jiang Yi.
Jiang Yi said nothing!
It seemed he would have to step in himself.
Suddenly, Judge Hao's gaze fell on Ye Yanran, and he said, "I didn't expect Miss Ye to be here too. Miss Ye, you're quite the influential figure! Your Tian Sheng Group must have made quite a fortune, right?"
"I'm a bit short on cash lately. I don't want much, just two hundred million. Once I receive the money, you can leave!"
Judge Hao was openly committing robbery, demanding two hundred million right off the bat.
"Miss Ye, you know everyone in this private room, right? If you want to save their lives, that's fine too. I'm a reasonable person. For each of them, it's two hundred million. If you give me eight hundred million, I'll let all of you leave!"
Judge Hao continued to extort, not wanting to miss an opportunity to make money.