The once lively lobby fell into a stunned silence. Guests and staff stood wide-eyed, witnessing the spectacle of the four formidable guards, now groaning on the ground. They were completely overpowered by Zhang Wei, whose calm demeanor had given no hint of the storm he was capable of unleashing.
Tring~Tring~
The receptionist's phone rang, momentarily escape from this growing tension. With a trembling hand, she answered, her voice barely audible. After a brief conversation, her eyes widened in realization.
She hung up and turned towards the crowd, her voice unsteady. "Miss Mei, you are free to go. And Mr. Zhang, I deeply apologize for the misunderstanding."
Zhang Wei shrugged nonchalantly, a faint smile playing on his lips. "In a small world like this, misunderstandings are normal," he said, his tone light yet carrying an undercurrent of authority.