With a powerful roar, all the students fell silent, their faces pale.
Ma Dongqiang turned back to Bai Zihe, his expression now exceptionally gentle, softer than a lamb. "Mr. Bai, I am truly sorry that something like this has happened in my hotel!"
"Please accept my apologies!"
As he spoke, he bowed deeply, his head nearly touching his crotch.
Everyone watched in stunned silence. What was going on?
This was Ma Dongqiang!
Once a formidable figure in the underworld, a truly powerful man.
And yet, he was acting so subserviently to Bai Zihe?
Were they hallucinating?
Had the sun risen in the west?
This was not right!
Yatada Ichiro recovered, roaring in fury, "Ma Dongqiang, what the hell do you mean?"
"I told you to kill him..."
"Slap!"
While Ma Dongqiang was obsequious before Bai Zihe, he struck with full force against this "Yingren" (a derogatory term for Japanese people).
With another slap, he struck Yatada Ichiro's other cheek, the force no less than the one Bai Zihe had delivered.
In an instant, Yatada Ichiro's face regained symmetry.
However, his features were somewhat distorted, making him difficult to recognize.
His already small eyes were squeezed into mere slits by his swollen face.
Still not satisfied, Ma Dongqiang pointed at the coconut husk on the table and shouted outside, "Someone, stuff this into his mouth."
He was a ruthless man, and his actions were decisive.
Hotel security guards immediately came and followed his orders.
Yatada Ichiro struggled desperately, but it was useless.
Ma Dongqiang was pleased. He glared at the remaining "Yingren" with his piercing eyes, warning them, "Mr. Bai is my distinguished guest. To oppose him is to oppose me!"
Silence filled the private room.
Some of the "Yingren" had been furious, but upon seeing Yatada Ichiro's miserable state, they dared not speak, merely glaring at Ma Dongqiang with cold eyes.
The remaining Yatada Ichiro kept groaning, but with his knocked-out teeth and his mouth stuffed, no one could understand him.
Bai Zihe, however, hearing himself addressed as "Mr. Bai" repeatedly, curiously asked, "You know me?"
Ma Dongqiang replied shyly, like a primary school student, "I was fortunate enough to see your heroic figure from afar at the Su family's auction!"
Hearing this, Bai Zihe understood.
So, he had witnessed the scene of him killing Qin Shengtian, which explained his politeness.
"Alright."
Bai Zihe nodded. Since he knew who he was, things would be easier.
"Handle this matter as you see fit."
"Yes, Mr. Bai!"
Ma Dongqiang first responded respectfully, then gestured to the security guards, "All of you, come here."
"These people have disturbed Mr. Bai's enjoyment. Beat them all up."
"Once you've had your fill, throw them out!"
He said it so casually, as if the "Yingren" were mere dogs to be beaten at his command.
The security guards did not hesitate.
They already disliked these "Yingren," and now their boss had given the order, so why wouldn't they put in their best effort?
They immediately started punching and kicking, giving the "Yingren" a proper treatment.
"Who is hitting me..."
"I will not let you go!"
"Who dares to again..."
Unable to fight back, the "Yingren" could only curse.
But the more they cursed, the more excited the security guards became, and the harder they hit.
Gradually, no one dared to curse anymore.
Only when all the "Yingren" were lying on the ground, with only enough strength left to moan, did the security guards stop.
Then, the security guards dragged them all out, each one like a beaten dog.
"You dare to hit me..."
Yatada Ichiro pulled the coconut husk out of his mouth, glaring venomously at the private room, his voice muffled, "My uncle, Yatada Kazuichi, will not let you go!"
Afterward, the "Yingren," supporting each other, limped away.
Bai Zihe asked calmly, "Who is Yatada Kazuichi?"
"He is the president of the Suhang Karate Club. They say he has invincible iron fists, capable of smashing a small car with a single punch!"
Such a character...
Bai Zihe scoffed.
The "Yingren" left.
Only the chaotic scene remained.
Ma Dongqiang had people clean up, ordered luxurious feasts and fine wines to be served, and then voluntarily left the private room.
"Little sister, let's go too."
Bai Zihe no longer wanted to stay.
Before Bai Ruoyi could reply, her classmates couldn't help but flock forward, eagerly trying to detain her, "Ruoyi, wait a moment!"
"We've finally managed to get together, let's hang out a bit longer!"
"Yes!"
"Ruoyi, we won't have many opportunities to see each other after we go to university."
"We must have a blast today!"
"..."
Everyone's demeanor changed, becoming fawning and obsequious.
Such are the rules of the world.
The poor are trampled upon, while the successful are showered with praise!
And now, Bai Ruoyi had a brother who commanded even Ma Dongqiang's respect, naturally becoming the object of everyone's flattery.
"I..."
Bai Ruoyi recalled their previous behavior and did not want to stay.
Seeing this, Liu Wenwen immediately apologized, "Ruoyi, we might have said a bit too much just now, but it was for your own good. Please don't take it to heart."
"Yes, Ruoyi, we were classmates for three years."
"Our friendship from three years of being classmates is higher than the heavens and vaster than the earth..."
Everyone apologized and tried to persuade her.
Bai Ruoyi's heart softened, and she agreed, "Alright, I'll stay a little longer then."
"Brother, you can go back first."
"Fine!"
"If anything happens, call me."
Bai Zihe didn't say much, just reminded her.
During the years he was away, Bai Ruoyi hadn't had many friends, so it was good for her to spend time with her classmates.
Before leaving, Bai Zihe instructed Zhan Tianlong to leave a shadow guard to secretly protect Bai Ruoyi's safety.
However, who would have thought.
As soon as Bai Zihe left the Yelianxiang Hotel.
A stylish and alluring woman, draped in red silk, walked in.
The newcomer was the Poison Master, Liu Qianxun!