Xu Shaoyuan's face instantly darkened upon hearing Zhong Ting's words...

Zhong Ting rushed forward, about to hit Xu Shaoyuan, when Tang Hao's authoritative voice intervened: "Enough! Zhong Ke, control your sister. We are here to solve problems, not to perpetuate them."

"So what do you suggest, Tang?" Zhong Ke asked, holding back Zhong Ting and looking over at Tang Hao.

"Let's hear from the victim on why he was attacked and how he plans to resolve it," Tang Hao said with a voice that brooked no argument.

Xu Shaoyuan secretly pouted.

Ye Hao chuckled and continued drinking with Ye Long, ignoring their bickering.

"Tell us what happened at the time!" Tang Hao turned to look at Huang Zushou, who appeared a little terrified.

Even though Huang Zushou's family was a first-rate household, it was far from the Xu Family, which was a top-tier family. He hadn't known Xu Shaoyuan was from the Xu Family initially, but gradually gathered it through whispered conversations.

Getting beaten up by someone like him was no big deal. The Xu Family had military power, with the vice-chairman of the military commission controlling several major military regions, while his family only had a single district's commander. The gap was vast.

He was torn between groveling or following Tang Hao's advice, stating the facts, or perhaps embellishing them to slander Xu Shaoyuan.

Huang Zushou stood there, his eyes flickering as everyone watched him, intending to see what would happen next.

"I... I don't remember." Finally, weighing the pros and cons, Huang Zushou chose not to mention Xu Shaoyuan beating him, conceding it as an act of self-infliction.

Dongfang Xuri snorted heavily, saying, "You better think it through! If someone hit you and you don't speak up, you'll bear the consequences alone. If you tell us, we might help you get justice."

"Exactly! If you've been wronged or beaten, feel free to speak up. Tang will get you justice," Sima Lindong said, looking at Xu Shaoyuan with a somewhat cold expression.

"Go ahead! No one gets away with hitting someone under the emperor's rule without apologizing," Tang Hao nodded, encouraging Huang Zushou to speak up.

"Damn it, just say something! Otherwise, I won't let you off," Zhong Ting roared fiercely, showing no ladylike restraint.

"I... I don't remember, I really don't remember," Huang Zushou repeated, collapsing to the ground as if exhausted. Xie Shuxin and a few others quickly helped him up and led him outside.

They couldn't bear to stay any longer, knowing everyone here was more prestigious than they were. Someone beating you left you unable to retaliate. Even if someone backed you up, you had to consider whether there would be retaliation later and whether you could bear the consequences.

"Hmph!" Tang Hao snorted with dissatisfaction at Huang Zushou's cowardice.

Zhong Ting stared angrily at Huang Zushou's departing figure, then turned to Xu Shaoyuan, saying, "You've pissed me off. Sooner or later, I'll deal with you."

"Whatever, just don't push me to hit a woman. I generally hit women in bed. But you? Without a figure or form, I'm not that interested. Scram!" Xu Shaoyuan had no desire to entangle with these people, feeling it was a complete waste of time.

As someone from Team A, he often risked his life, so he didn't bother with trivial matters. He preferred straightforward people.

"Xu Shaoyuan, don't be so cocky, or we'll see how it goes," Zhong Ke knew his limits and couldn't beat Xu Shaoyuan. But to express his anger, he had to at least threaten Xu Shaoyuan; otherwise, people would think he was a coward.

"All right, all right," Xu Shaoyuan impatiently waved his hand, ushering them away.

Xu Shaoyuan sat down while Tang Hao dispersed everyone, hoping to sit and drink with Lin Ruyu to build rapport.

But just then, one of Sima Lindong's subordinates arrived on the ninth floor, whispering something in his ear, making Sima Lindong visibly agitated.

Similarly, a few other people approached Bai Lin, Dongfang Xuri, Li Mingri from the Li Family, and Tang Hao, whispering in their ears.

"Who is this person? Where is he? I want him to know who he's dealing with," Sima Lindong asked his subordinate, his gaze violent.

"Over there," the subordinate pointed evasively in the direction of Ye Hao's room.

"Hmph! An unknown kid, who gave him the courage?" Sima Lindong said as he headed toward Ye Hao's room.

Meanwhile, Bai Lin also looked darkly in the direction of Ye Hao's room.

"Damn it, does everyone think they can bully us at Century Heaven City?" Li Mingri from the Li Family roared.

Century Heaven City was established by their top families together. Now hearing that someone dared to hit someone from their establishment, they immediately thought about how to deal with this person.

Tang Hao hadn't even sat down when he heard the report and his face turned somber.

Ye Hao, noticing the situation, remarked as more and more people followed them to their room.

Xu Shaoyuan saw this and laughed, "I wonder if someone else is coming to cause me trouble."

Ye Hao waved his hand, laughing, "Probably not. If I guessed correctly, they're here for me!"

"Oh? Why would they come for you?" Xu Shaoyuan asked in confusion.

"Because I beat up over ten people from Century Heaven City," Ye Hao replied.

"No way?" Xu Shaoyuan was shocked as well. Ye Hao had hit people from Century Heaven City? Even he would have to consider carefully; otherwise, he'd be dealing with the top heirs!

Chen Shuyan was also shocked, asking anxiously, "How could you hit people from Century Heaven City? Don't you know who they are?"

"I don't!" Ye Hao said, smiling without a care.

He thought, whoever they were, if they dared to mess with his car, they deserved a beating.

At this moment, over forty more henchmen swarmed toward Ye Hao's room.

Ye Hao just smiled at the sight, thinking these were just rookies...

Tang Hao exchanged glances with the other behind-the-scenes figures who had arrived.

Sima Lindong stepped forward, pointing at Ye Hao, "Kid, who gave you the courage to attack our people?"

After Sima Lindong spoke, those henchmen clenched their fists, ready to beat Ye Hao beyond recognition.

Dongfang Xuri also stepped forward, saying, "I won't waste words. Since you hit people from Century Heaven City, you better leave an arm behind!"

Ye Hao snorted internally, thinking how arrogant it was to demand an arm under the emperor's rule.

Lin Ruyu witnessed this and said, "What are you doing?"

"What are we doing? We want to..."

Dongfang Xuri, intending to say something vulgar, was suddenly interrupted by a loud slap.

"Slap!"

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