Lu Shu’s face was terribly grim.
Bai Jinghong was one of the figures he’d planned to visit on this trip—and the most important one, at that.
Recently, he’d made the acquaintance of a hidden big shot and felt an opportunity had arrived.
So he thought to expand his network everywhere, preparing the Lu Family for a meteoric rise.
He’d even prepared numerous precious gifts for Bai Jinghong, intending to use connections to deliver them to the Autumn Club and then find an opportunity to show his face before Bai Jinghong.
Well, his face had certainly been shown now!
“Young… Young Master Bai… This is a misunderstanding…”
Bai Jinghong burst out laughing. Pointing at Lu Shu, he looked at Yin Jin and his group. “Your backer? Crumbles this easily?”
Bai Jinghong did have an impression of this Lu Shu.
He was the young master of the Lu Family of Su Province.
The Lu Family wasn’t huge, but they had some backing. Specifically, they relied on Department Chief Qi Tongwei for their bread and butter.
And Qi Tongwei’s teacher, Gao Yuliang, even had to watch the Bai Family’s face for survival.
Moreover, if Qi Tongwei wanted to advance, or even enter the ministry, he’d need their support.
Someone protected merely by Qi Tongwei dared to flaunt authority in front of him? That was shit-for-brains.
“Young Master Bai, it really is a misunderstanding…”
Lu Shu was starting to panic.
What kind of person was Bai Jinghong? A madman. A complete and utter madman.
He acted purely on whim and mood. The type who could be laughing one second and drawing a gun the next.
Yin Jin and his group were also so scared their legs were trembling.
Their vision swam dizzily; they almost fainted.
One by one, they dropped to their knees.
“Didn’t you say one phone call and Dragon Sea would have one more corpse?”
“Seems you were just boasting to me. I hate people who boast the most!”
Lu Shu’s pupils suddenly dilated in disbelief.
Saying that kind of thing to Bai Jinghong… it was truly over.
Bai Jinghong was notoriously petty and vicious, yet utterly unprovokable. All one could do was accept their fate.
Seeing them so terrified, Bai Jinghong shook his head. “Ah, forget it. I’m soft-hearted.”
“Bing’er, you shouldn’t stay in contact with these people anymore. Too low-class.”
“Come on, let’s go home!”
Bai Jinghong led Mu Yanbing directly out of the room.
Those left behind were stunned. Was that it? They’d gotten off so easily?
They all breathed a huge sigh of relief.
Once Bai Jinghong reached the first floor with Mu Yanbing, he suddenly said, “Oh dear, I forgot my phone. Wait for me here for two minutes; I’ll go grab it.”
Mu Yanbing didn’t think much of it and nodded.
The fact that nothing had blown up just now was already the best outcome.
While walking back up, Bai Jinghong pulled at his tie.
Then he pulled the whole tie off and started wrapping it around his right hand.
The anger he’d been holding from being pissed off by Jiang Qingtian… it wasn’t easy to find tools to vent on. If he didn’t beat them half to death now, how could he feel satisfied?
He simply didn’t want Mu Yanbing to see it, that’s all.
Meanwhile, inside the private room, Lu Shu and the others still hadn’t realized the severity of the situation.
Lu Shu didn’t curse them out either. Instead, he said with extreme gravity and seriousness, “Right now. Immediately leave. Get out of Dragon Sea as fast as possible!”
Yin Jin and the others turned pale, their lips trembling uncontrollably.
“Young Master Lu, surely… it’s not that serious…”
“Idiots!” Lu Shu roared. “Do you know what that madman’s methods are like?”
“Forget about you—if my father were here, he’d probably still have to kneel.”
“You’ve done very well, threatening him right to his face.”
Yin Jin and his group didn’t dare breathe loudly.
“Leave now! Never set foot in Dragon Sea again! Hurry up, go!”
Lu Shu felt he’d already done his benevolent duty.
Just as they were about to leave, the door to the room opened again.
This time, it was only Bai Jinghong who walked in.
“Young… Young Master Bai…”
Lu Shu’s heart leapt into his throat.
Bai Jinghong couldn’t be bothered to even acknowledge him. He backhanded Lu Shu across the face.
Lu Shu collapsed to the ground instantly.
Then Bai Jinghong grabbed a liquor bottle from the table and smashed it directly onto Yin Jin’s head.
Blood instantly gushed from Yin Jin’s head in copious amounts.
“You three women, shove your heads into the ice bucket. Whoever’s head isn’t submerged later gets to eat glass shards!”
Upon hearing this, the three women scrambled madly for the ice bucket, desperately stuffing their heads inside.
They even started fighting each other fiercely over a single ice bucket.
Meanwhile, Bai Jinghong vented his fury to his heart’s content.
He beat the three men into a corner, throwing punch after punch at them.
He was even muttering under his breath: “Where am I supposed to find a Collector’s Edition!”
“They’re all locked up.”
“Pisses me off.”
“Won’t even let me eat the meat sandwich!”
The three men beaten were bruised and swollen, their heads covered in blood, but they still had no clue what Bai Jinghong’s words meant.
He beat them for a full several minutes. The entire private room was in complete shambles.
The three men completely passed out.
But no one dared to utter a single word.
“Phew… Feels better now!”
“Uncle Jiang meant well. I should be considerate of him. After all, he’s my Father-in-law!” Bai Jinghong comforted himself and headed towards the door.
His fists were dripping with fresh blood. As he passed by Lu Shu, he raised his hand and wiped it clean on Lu Shu’s clothes.
Then he couldn’t resist backhanding him one more time.
“I had a great time today. I’m in a very good mood. The cleanup expenses and losses here… you must compensate the owner double!”
“Everyone, have fun! Goodbye!”
Bai Jinghong flashed a polite smile—courteous, gentle, and refined!
After he stepped out of the room, Lu Shu still hadn’t snapped out of it.
Looking at the three men in the corner and the three women over there, still tearing at each other’s hair, a wave of rage surged inside him.
But for the moment, there was nothing he could do. He could only wait until he returned to Su Province and plan for the long term.
On the surface, he was under Qi Tongwei’s protection. But in reality, recently, he’d found an even stronger backer.
That was none other than the matrilocal son-in-law of the Feng Family of Su Province—Xiao Tianlong!
Who could have imagined? Xiao Tianlong, the man ridiculed as the Su Province Gigolo King, actually possessed such an identity!
Lu Shu had also provoked Xiao Tianlong before, but upon accidentally discovering his terrifying identity, he had immediately chosen to submit.
The other party hadn’t held past grudges and accepted him as a lackey.
If he wanted to get revenge for today’s humiliation, he’d have to rely on Xiao Tianlong in the future!
When Bai Jinghong reached the ground floor, it was as if nothing had happened.
“Wife, let’s go. I’ll take you home!” Bai Jinghong grinned cheekily.
Mu Yanbing’s cheeks flushed. “You’re still calling me that!”
“So what if I am? Thick-skinned gets to eat the meat. Whenever I see you from now on, I’ll call you that!”
Bai Jinghong was completely unbothered.
Mu Yanbing knew arguing was pointless, so she simply dropped it.
“I’ll go back by myself. You drank, even just a bit. No driving.” Mu Yanbing said.
Bai Jinghong shook his head firmly. “Go back by yourself? No way. There are so many perverts out at night. I can’t feel at ease with you alone.”
Mu Yanbing paused. The biggest pervert… seemed to be him, actually!
“I still have to go to a relative’s place. I plan to go home in a few days, so there’s a lot to prepare. No need to see me off.”
“Go home? Where’s your home?”
“Su Province. Alright, call a designated driver. I… I’m leaving now. Thank you for today!”
Mu Yanbing finished speaking and turned to leave.
But the moment she turned around, a glimmer of dark light flashed in Bai Jinghong’s eyes.
Mu Yanbing instantly froze. She spun back around and threw herself into Bai Jinghong’s arms, hugging him and kissing him passionately.
“Mmm…” Mu Yanbing sucked eagerly, her fragrant tongue sliding.
But after a moment, her eyes suddenly snapped wide open. Startled, she quickly pushed Bai Jinghong away.
“I… I…” Mu Yanbing was utterly panicked. What just happened?
Blushing furiously with shame and embarrassment, she turned and fled.
“You forcefully kissed me! You have to take responsibility!” Bai Jinghong called after her.
Mu Yanbing had absolutely no idea how to respond, fleeing as if escaping for her life.
It wasn’t until he saw Mu Yanbing get into a taxi that he couldn’t help but laugh softly.
More cheats means more meat sandwiches!
“Tonight, I’ll just go sleep at Sister’s place. I’m already craving that sweet taste in her mouth!”
Bai Jinghong smirked wickedly, stretched languidly, got into his car, and headed straight toward Bai Ruoxi’s villa.
When he arrived, the lights inside the villa were still on.
Bai Jinghong walked right in.
He had a key now; no need to climb over the wall.
Once inside the villa, he saw Bai Ruoxi lying on the sofa reading a book.
She was wearing a white silk nightgown, like a water lily—delicate, alluring, and breathtakingly beautiful.
“Ba— Uh, Sister, still not asleep?” Bai Jinghong changed his shoes and walked over with a grin.
Seeing Bai Jinghong, Bai Ruoxi’s heart skipped a beat, and her face inexplicably grew warm.
“Why are you here at this hour?” Bai Ruoxi set down her book and stood up to walk towards Bai Jinghong.
Reaching out, she straightened Bai Jinghong’s clothes.
“Why is everything crooked? Where’s your tie?”
“You drank and then drove here?” Bai Ruoxi frowned slightly and couldn’t help but smack Bai Jinghong lightly.
Then she turned around, preparing to pour him some water.
As she bent over to pour the water, her graceful figure was particularly alluring under the lamplight.
A rush of heat surged through Bai Jinghong. He slowly stepped towards Bai Ruoxi from behind.
Soundlessly, he reached out his hands…
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