Then, she calmly and leisurely watched the woman in front of her. Under her thick makeup, her face turned from pale to dark, from dark to purple, and finally she clenched her teeth, unable to say a single word.
"Chengjing, stay composed, it's not worth losing your temper with someone like this. If someone really were a proper, well-bred young lady, how could her own biological father abandon her? For all we know, she's probably a bastard child her mother had with someone else. Getting angry with someone like her truly lowers your dignity."
Qu Yanyan spoke up from the side. Her voice was as flat as still water, with not a single ripple of emotion, but her words struck directly at Shang Xixia's heart like a dagger.
"Who are you calling a bastard? Qu Yanyan, say that again! Back before our family had any trouble, I don't recall who it was plastering that plastic surgery face in front of my brother day after day, trying endlessly to curry favor. You even smiled so broadly at me your face was full of wrinkles. But now that my family is in trouble, you're really showing your true colors. How disgusting!"
Shang Xixia wasn't someone who liked to cause trouble, but she certainly wasn't the type to back down when it mattered. Her bottom line was that no one could insult her mother!
"Oh, please, cheap people just have a flair for dramatics. What's the problem if I call you a bastard? What, you want me to repeat it? Fine, I'll say it again — you're a bastard! And you know what? You're a bastard! What can you do about it? Go ahead, hit me!" Qu Yanyan's face, caked in heavy makeup, contorted slightly. She leaned her body just a little; after all, she was currently depending on Li Chengxi. Shang Xixia's retort had completely embarrassed her in front of Li Chengjing, and now she was boiling mad!
"Smack!" A resounding slap landed square on Qu Yanyan's face! Shang Xixia's small, delicate face flushed a shade as red as blood. That slap had taken every ounce of strength she had. After it landed, her tender, fair hand throbbed in pain!
"Xixia, that's badass! She deserved it! Never in my life have I seen someone so shameless to actually beg for a slap!" Yu Tingting and Zhou Xingyan both felt an incredible sense of catharsis.
"But Xixia, does it hurt?" Always believing Shang Xixia had the temperament of a saint and the personality of a sweet little bunny, today they were finally seeing her fiery side. Yu Tingting and Zhou Xingyan were left in awe-struck admiration. The two of them quickly took her pale, delicate hand and began massaging it affectionately, their hearts aching at the thought of how painful that slap must have been for her soft hands.
"You f***ing b****, how dare you hit me! Shang Xixia, who do you think you are? Still think you're some high-and-mighty lady? I swear I'm going to settle this with you today!"
Having been smacked in the face in front of everyone, how could Qu Yanyan possibly swallow this humiliation? She dropped her handbag, gritted her teeth, and extended her fingers, painted in a sinister blood-red polish, lunging straight at Shang Xixia!
"You dare attack Xixia!" But before Qu Yanyan's attack could land, Shang Xixia had already nimbly dodged it. Yu Tingting immediately grabbed a fistful of Qu Yanyan's wavy hair, tugging it viciously without letting go. She had long been fed up with this shameless, trashy woman!
Li Chengjing had initially just been standing by, leaning on her high heels and enjoying the spectacle, but seeing how the situation was spiraling out of control, she couldn't stay idle either. Clearly having a penchant for brawling, she cracked her knuckles and jumped into the fray!
And so, three against two, an all-out melee ensued!
Originally, this was just supposed to be a night out at a karaoke bar. But now, most of the customers had stopped singing and poured out to watch the fight. The scene was chaotic and intense, filled with wailing, screaming, and ceaseless cursing!
Twenty minutes later, the police arrived on the scene and forcibly separated everyone. Only then did the brawl come to an end.
Meanwhile, in Yun City's CBD district, at the 88th floor of Gu International Group's towering skyscraper—Yun City's tallest building, radiating a natural aura of solemnity—
The CEO's office at Gu International Group's 88th floor was remarkably vast, exuding an even greater sense of gravity and silence. Gu Jingchen sat behind the solid mahogany desk in his office, his sharp, hawk-like black eyes focused intently on the documents before him. His slender, well-proportioned fingers held a world-class, handcrafted, limited-edition fountain pen, occasionally making notes on the papers.
The man wore a pristine white shirt paired with a deep blue tie, secured by a matching tie clip. The cuffs of his shirt were adorned with diamond-studded cufflinks, radiating elegance and a sense of nobility. His angled eyebrows slanted sharply, and combined with his thick brows, long eyes, high nose bridge, and perfectly proportioned lips, he exuded utter perfection. It was no wonder this man was known as Yun City's ultimate bachelor, the secret crush of countless young women.
It was said that a local magazine in Yun City once conducted a survey with both single and married women as respondents. With an overwhelming number of votes, Gu Jingchen ranked as the number one most coveted man, surpassing numerous celebrities and heartthrobs to become the man most desired by all of Yun City.
This statistic had been a source of amusement among some of his friends for quite a while, but it undeniably spoke of Gu Jingchen's unmatched renown in Yun City.
However, while the public saw only his polished facade, few knew that beneath this exterior, the man wielded absolute control over the massive Gu Empire, serving as the true head of the Gu Group.
At this moment, the CEO's office was silent. The man remained engrossed in his work. That was when the phone suddenly rang.
"Boss, Young Master Xie just called. Lady Shang Xixia has been taken to the police station." Rong Hao's voice came through the receiver. His tone carried an unmistakable reverence and caution as he spoke.
Having worked alongside his boss for many years, Rong Hao naturally understood what Lady Shang meant to him. As work-obsessed as Gu Jingchen might be, Shang Xixia remained his utmost priority, an unshakable exception in his life.
"What? Is Xixia hurt?" Gu Jingchen's normally serene face stiffened slightly, his deep, hawk-like eyes narrowing. His previously gentle voice now carried an unmistakable chill and biting iciness.
"She's not injured. But according to Lady Shang, the other party has already hired a lawyer and is insisting on prosecuting her, refusing to agree to bail. They're determined to have Lady Shang imprisoned." Rong Hao continued, a subtle twitch of amusement playing at the corner of his mouth. Was his boss really missing the main point here? As things stood, it wasn't that Lady Shang couldn't bail herself out—that was the issue, was it not? Boss, focus!