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Bouncers arrived, dragging Feng Houyi away as the crowd buzzed with excitement, gossiping about the showdown. Kai steered Lu Aotian towards the exit, their expressions grim.
Outside, the cool night air was a welcome contrast to the heat of the club. Lu Aotian took a deep breath, trying to calm the adrenaline still pumping through his veins.
Kai glanced at him. "You okay?"
"Yeah," Lu Aotian replied, his voice steady. "But Feng Houyi crossed a line."
Kai nodded. "He did. And he'll think twice before doing it again."
Lu Aotian's thoughts drifted to Mei Xing. He hated that she had ever been associated with a man like Feng Houyi.
But more than that, he hated the idea of her being hurt or disrespected. He would protect her, no matter what.
Back at the club, the patrons were still buzzing with excitement from the fight. The videos would circulate, spreading the story of how Lu Aotian stood up for Mei Xing.