Chapter 8: Never Seen Such Demands Before
Xie Shao's warning to Ye Feng fell on deaf ears. He continued to provoke aggressively.
"Hit me!? I dare you to try!""You're nothing without the Ye family! You think you can hit me?""Come on, hit me!"
With that, Xie Shao even moved his face forward, offering it up for a hit. Because Ye Feng was all talk and no action, he never dared to physically engage.
Ye Feng had never encountered such a demand before and had no choice but to comply.
Smack!With a single slap, Ye Feng sent Xie Shao flying, crashing into a dining table behind him, spilling leftover food all over him.
The only sound was Xie Shao's cries of pain, and then silence. Everyone looked at Ye Feng in disbelief. Even Susan was shocked and her face changed color.
This was trouble. Susan knew Xie Shao's influential background. Though he was just a manager in a big company, his father held a high-ranking position in the government, even being her father's immediate superior. They were definitely facing a lawsuit now.
Worse, Ye Feng had only just been released from prison. If caught again, his situation would worsen.
"Ye Feng, you need to run," Susan thought, trying to protect him.
"Why should I run?" Ye Feng laughed nonchalantly. "He offered his face for me to hit."
Susan was anxious. "Stop acting tough. Don't worry, I'll handle it," Ye Feng reassured her, urging the waiter to serve their meal quickly.
The surrounding guests were amazed at Ye Feng's audacity after just being released from prison. They whispered among themselves about the potential consequences for him.
Another crash echoed as Xie Shao struggled to his feet, his face swollen from the slap.
"Damn it! Ye Feng, how dare you hit me!?"
His eyes shot daggers at Ye Feng. To be defeated in such a manner publicly was a great humiliation for him.
"Where are the staff? Where's the security?" he shouted.
Despite his calls, the restaurant staff and security stood still, taking no action.
"What are you waiting for? Get him!"
"My father is the head clerk of the government office! If you don't assist me in capturing him, you'll face consequences!" Xie Shao threatened, and the waitstaff, under pressure, approached with security.
"You're doomed!" Xie Shao gritted his teeth in anger. "Once you're thrown into the government prison, I'll make sure you beg for life and death!"
Despite the commotion, Ye Feng remained calm and composed, displaying an unshakeable demeanor.
"Mr. Ye, we apologize. You've caused harm in our establishment, and we have a responsibility. Please cooperate," a waiter tried to mediate.
"Don't waste time talking to him!" Xie Shao urged. "Quick, capture this Ye guy!"
Even the surrounding guests began to chime in and corroborate Xie Shao's accusations.
"We can testify for Xie Shao!"
"Yes, I saw Ye Feng initiate the violence!"
Who wouldn't want to ride the coattails of someone in power?
"I dare anyone to touch Mr. Ye!"
Just then, a voice from the second floor rang out.
Accompanied by the sound of high heels tapping on the floor, a gorgeously dressed woman descended the staircase.
"Miss Zhao!?"
"This Miss Zhao Wanting is the favorite granddaughter of Old Master Zhao and now the vice president of the Zhao Group!"
"I heard Old Master Zhao is celebrating his 80th birthday upstairs tonight!"
The appearance of Zhao Wanting immediately silenced the chaotic scene, making even Xie Shao look dumbfounded.
"Vice President Zhao?"
She was his direct superior, the vice president of the Zhao Group. Xie Shao never dreamed that she would speak up for Ye Feng, who was considered a nobody.
Walking down the stairs, Zhao Wanting stood by Ye Feng's table and declared, "Ye Feng is my invited guest tonight. I dare anyone to touch him!"
With that statement, the waitstaff and security quickly dispersed, and other onlookers lowered their heads, eating in silence.
"Xie Shao!?"
Zhao Wanting's gaze finally landed on Xie Shao. While she didn't know the details of their feud, Ye Feng was her guest, and she stood by her decision to protect him.