Those who knew her and those who didn't found Tang Yiyi's blatant lie quite distasteful.
Qian Xingde stood up and said to Tang Zhongcheng, "Mr. Tang, your daughter hit my daughter today and now you've knocked out my tooth. You, as her father, must give me an explanation." He had to assert his stance with so many people watching.
Tang Zhongcheng turned to Tang Xiaomin and said, "Xiaomin, you injured someone. Hurry up and apologize to them."
Apologize? That was still a pipe dream. If she had the ability she displayed, why would she need to apologize?
Tang Xiaomin said, "They bullied me, and they couldn't beat me. Why should I apologize? If you feel you can't let this go and want to seek justice, come on. I'll accompany you to the end!"
Arrogant. This level of arrogance was extraordinary. Who would believe that a girl under twenty could possess such audacity? Audacity was one thing, but her strength was also real. She truly had the right to speak such words.
Tang Zhongcheng was in a terrible headache. Seeing that the situation was escalating beyond control, he quickly apologized to Qian Xingde. "Mr. Qian, I'm so sorry. All the losses today will be on me. I will offer additional compensation. It's my fault for not educating my daughter properly. Let's just let this matter go."
Let it go? Being beaten like this by a young girl, how could this matter be let go?
Qian Xingde said coldly, "Mr. Tang, you are a reasonable person, but Tang Xiaomin is truly going too far. Today, in front of so many people, if I don't regain my dignity, I won't be able to hold my head up in society in the future. Today, I must teach this ignorant Tang Xiaomin a good lesson."
As soon as Qian Xingde finished speaking, four or five burly bodyguards in suits surrounded Tang Xiaomin. Seeing this, the onlookers did not want to get involved and retreated to the side to watch the show.
Qian Xingde gave the order, "Take Tang Xiaomin down and force her to kowtow and apologize!"
Tang Zhongcheng also felt that Tang Xiaomin had been too out of line lately and that it wouldn't hurt for her to be taught a lesson. Therefore, he said insincerely, "Mr. Qian, children can be ignorant. A slight lesson is enough."
Listen to this. What kind of father was this? Look at Qian Lili. Even though she was in the wrong first, Qian Xingde, unreasonable as he was, knew to protect his daughter and seek justice for her. And then look at Tang Zhongcheng. He watched her being surrounded by bodyguards with utter indifference. It was quite laughable.
Tang Xiaomin looked at the bodyguards with fierce expressions and ill intentions approaching her, a dark glint flashing in her eyes. Since no one stood by her side, no one protected her, in this life, she would protect herself.
She grabbed the long-sleeved evening gown she was wearing, gave it a gentle tug, and the fabric tore, revealing the jeans, white t-shirt, and flat shoes underneath. Upon seeing this, everyone present realized that Tang Xiaomin had come prepared.
The bodyguards grew vigilant. However, in the blink of an eye, Tang Xiaomin leaped up, kicking one bodyguard down with a flying kick, and then slapping another down with her backhand. Another bodyguard lunged from behind. Without even looking, Tang Xiaomin kicked him away with her back leg. The last one, having learned his lesson, brandished a stun baton and charged. Tang Xiaomin dodged sideways, then grabbed the bodyguard's hand and applied force. The sound of bones breaking sent shivers down everyone's spines. The bodyguard cried out in agony, "Ah!" Tang Xiaomin, as if she heard nothing, a smile on her lips, coldly glanced at Qian Xingde and the others. The next moment, the bodyguard was thrown far away by Tang Xiaomin, landing in front of Qian Xingde and the others. In a flash, she had dealt with all the bodyguards, leaving them sprawled on the ground, groaning in pain, unable to move.
Having finished, Tang Xiaomin dusted off her hands and said coldly, "If you have more thugs, bring them out quickly, or I'm leaving."
This... Seeing Tang Xiaomin easily dispatch several bodyguards, Tang Zhongcheng knew this matter could not escalate further, or it would truly be unmanageable. Qian Xingde, standing beside him, was dumbfounded. Tang Zhongcheng then appeased him. "Mr. Qian, Xiaomin has received training. They are just children acting out. I, as her father, apologize to you. I'm truly sorry. Let's end this matter today. I will educate her properly at home and bring her to personally apologize to you another day."
At this moment, Tang Xiaomin swaggered out of the banquet. Seeing this, Tang Zhongcheng called out to Tang Yiyi, "Yiyi, let's go back."
"Yes... Yes... Dad, wait for me."
In the car, Tang Yiyi dared not approach Tang Xiaomin, squeezing herself to the window. Tang Zhongcheng's expression was grim. Tang Xiaomin looked out the window, a smile occasionally gracing her lips, as if there was something particularly amusing outside.
Upon returning to the Tang household, Tang Zhongcheng stopped Tang Xiaomin. "Xiaomin, I need to talk to you." Tang Xiaomin sat down on the sofa. Tang Yiyi, being sensible, retreated to her room. In the living room, the atmosphere was tense. Tang Zhongcheng said, "Xiaomin, why did you get into a fight with people and injure them like that? This will spread throughout high society tomorrow. Do you know how people will view us?"
Tang Xiaomin said coldly, "If you hadn't taken me with you earlier, I wouldn't have gotten into a conflict, and none of this would have happened. Don't you think so?"
This... Tang Zhongcheng felt as if Tang Xiaomin had seen through him, but he quickly dismissed the thought. Tang Xiaomin was just a girl under twenty; how could she possibly see through his intentions? "Regardless, you did hit people today. Tomorrow, I will take you to the Qian family, and you will apologize to them properly. Maintain a good attitude."
Apologize? How many times had she said she wouldn't apologize? Why was he still thinking about it? Tang Xiaomin said coldly, "Then let me tell you, I will not apologize, and I will not go to the Qian family with you."
"You!" Tang Zhongcheng was furious. "Our family has business dealings with the Qian family. If you don't apologize, they might sever ties with us. What will happen to our family business? An apology is a small matter, but the loss to the company is significant!" Tang Zhongcheng was good at weighing pros and cons, which was understandable for a boss. However, Tang Xiaomin didn't care about his business. The sooner the Tang Corporation went bankrupt, the better.
"Mr. Tang, you are mistaken. I am Ye Fengxing's fiancée now. If you make me apologize to the Qian family, how will the Ye family view you?"
"You..." Tang Zhongcheng's face turned pale. "Xiaomin, as we agreed, everything of Yiyi's will be yours, and you are to break off the engagement with the Tang family. Now that you have Yiyi's room and car, you should fulfill your promise to break off the engagement, shouldn't you?"
Did she take him for a fool? If she broke off the engagement, what leverage would she have left to manipulate this family?