Chapter 119 - The Price of Arrogance

In the brightly lit restaurant, Bai Niancheng's hawk-like eyes were fixed on Xia Zhuozhuo, as if they could penetrate her clothes and look directly into her heart. His eyes were full of naked aggression, which would make any woman feel uncomfortable, even Xia Zhuozhuo. However, Bai Niancheng said in a contemptuous tone: "It's just a bottle of wine, why do you have to come up and thank me in person? You really haven't seen the world." Bai Niancheng's words were full of sarcasm about Xia Zhuozhuo's background. He knew that Xia Zhuozhuo came from the countryside, so he used this as a weapon to belittle her. However, his words aroused Xia Zhuozhuo's sneer in her heart. She had never seen such a ridiculous person who used ignorance as a capital to show off. Xia Zhuozhuo gently raised the white wine in her hand, a hint of teasing flashed in her eyes, and then let go. The wine bottle drew a beautiful arc in the air, and with a "clang", the fragments splashed, and the wine spilled on Bai Niancheng's trouser legs, soaking a piece of it instantly. The atmosphere in the restaurant froze instantly, and everyone was stunned, not understanding why this scene happened. Bai Niancheng's face suddenly darkened, and he shouted angrily: "Xia Zhuozhuo, are you crazy?" Xia Zhuozhuo sneered at the corner of his mouth, and his eyes revealed a cold light: "Mr. Bai, you seem to have forgotten the conversation between us last time at my house. Or is it that your ears are not working well and you didn't hear it clearly?" Bai Niancheng's face became even uglier, and the humiliating memory of being kicked out of the Xia family and being taught a lesson by Si Shenxing's people came to his mind again. He stared at Xia Zhuozhu with wide eyes, as if he wanted to eat her alive. Other people in the restaurant cast surprised glances. They had always heard that Xia Zhuozhuo had a special liking for Bai Niancheng and even wanted to marry him at all costs. However, the scene in front of them surprised them, and it was completely different from what they expected. Xia Zhuozhuo spoke again, her voice as cold as ice: "Mr. Bai, this is the last time. If you dare to claim to be my fiancé again, I will make you regret it forever." Her eyes were full of determination and murderous intent, which made Bai Niancheng shudder. However, he quickly regained his composure, secretly cursing Xia Zhuozhuo for not knowing how high the sky is and how deep the earth is. Who is he, Bai Niancheng? How can a poor man from the countryside threaten him? "Bitch, don't be shameless. It's your blessing to marry you! Apologize to me immediately and wipe my trouser legs clean!" Bai Niancheng shouted angrily. However, Xia Zhuozhuo ignored his threat. She raised her leg and kicked Bai Niancheng in the abdomen, knocking him to the ground. Bai Niancheng was caught off guard and fell on the dining table. The oil stains and food in the plate were all stuck to his back, and he looked embarrassed. Others in the restaurant hurried forward to help Bai Niancheng up, helping him wipe the oil stains while persuading him. However, this made Bai Niancheng even more angry. He felt that he had lost face in front of Xia Zhuozhuo and vowed to make her pay the price. He pushed the helper away and glared at Xia Zhuozhuo: "You are looking for death!" As he said that, he raised his hand to slap Xia Zhuozhuo. However, his hand was easily held by Xia Zhuozhuo, and he just twisted it lightly. Bai Niancheng has been addicted to alcohol and sex for many years, and his body has been hollowed out. How can he be Xia Zhuozhuo's opponent? He struggled a few times, but he couldn't move at all. His cheeks turned red because of anger, and his eyes were full of hideousness and unwillingness. Others came forward to pull Xia Zhuozhuo away. However, Xia Zhuozhuo thought Bai Niancheng was dirty, so he let him go before others approached, and picked up a wet towel to wipe his hands. This behavior undoubtedly angered Bai Niancheng. He widened his eyes and roared, "Close the door! I must teach her a lesson today! Otherwise, she will be even more lawless when she marries me!" Others were hesitant when they heard this. However, when Bai Niancheng threatened their business, they no longer hesitated. They lowered their status to please Bai Niancheng, an unemployed vagrant, just to climb up the high branch of the Bai family, right? "Bang--" The door of the box was closed and locked. However, it was not Bai Niancheng's people who closed the door, but Xia Zhuozhuo. She looked at Bai Niancheng coldly, her eyes full of disdain and ridicule. "You can beat the dog with a happy face only if you close the door." Xia Zhuozhuo said. She knew that if she didn't teach Bai Niancheng a profound lesson, he would come to trouble her next time. At this moment, in the restaurant downstairs, Xia Huaijin had already ordered the dishes. He ordered a large table of dishes. Although he and Xia Zhuozhuo didn't eat much, he still wanted to give Xia Zhuozhuo the best. However, when all the dishes were served, Xia Zhuozhuo had not come downstairs yet. Xia Huaijin was a little uneasy, he was worried whether Xia Zhuozhuo had encountered any trouble. He remembered that Si Shenxing had helped Xia Zhuozhuo several times, and his mother had also mentioned the engagement between Si Shenxing and Xia Zhuozhuo, so he chose to believe that Si Shenxing would not bully Xia Zhuozhuo. However, at this moment, Xia Huaijin saw a familiar figure across the street through the window. The man was tall, wearing a black suit, and had an outstanding appearance. It was Si Shenxing. However, didn't Xia Zhuozhuo say that she went upstairs to find Si Shenxing? Why did Si Shenxing appear across the street? Xia Huaijin had an ominous premonition in his heart, and he instinctively felt that something was a bit strange. He stood up, crossed the traffic, and ran towards the high-end western restaurant opposite. However, when he wanted to go in, he was stopped by the bodyguard at the door. "Sorry, the restaurant is not receiving guests today." The bodyguard said. "I'm looking for Mr. Si Shenxing." Xia Huaijin said anxiously. However, the bodyguards did not let him in. They knew that there were so many people who wanted to see Si Shenxing, and not everyone could see him. Xia Huaijin was anxious, and he felt that things were getting more and more wrong. He decided to wait for Si Shenxing to come out at the door, but just as he was waiting anxiously, he saw Si Shenxing walking to the second floor of the restaurant. Xia Huaijin could no longer care about many things, he opened his throat and shouted: "Mr. Si!!" Si Shenxing paused when he went upstairs, he turned around and saw Xia Huaijin. His brows frowned slightly, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart. He knew Xia Huaijin and knew that he was Xia Zhuozhuo's sixth brother. However, at this moment, Xia Huaijin appeared here and called him so anxiously, which made him worry about Xia Zhuozhuo's safety. Si Shenxing didn't think much, he turned and walked downstairs. However, when he reached the door, he was stopped by the bodyguard. "Master, where are you going?" the bodyguard asked. "I have something urgent to do." Si Shenxing said. However, the bodyguards did not mean to let him go. They knew that the restaurant was booked today and the master had something important to discuss. However, Si Shenxing could no longer care about that. He pushed the bodyguard away and ran out the door. Seeing this, the bodyguards hurriedly chased after him. However, Si Shenxing was so fast that they could not catch up at all. Si Shenxing ran all the way across the street and saw Xia Huaijin's anxiously waiting figure. "Mr. Xia, what happened?" Si Shenxing asked. Xia Huaijin saw Si Shenxing as if he had seen a savior. He quickly told Si Shenxing the whole story. Si Shenxing's face instantly became gloomy when he heard this. He knew that Bai Niancheng was narrow-minded and would take revenge for any slight. If Xia Zhuozhuo really offended him, the consequences would be disastrous. Si Shenxing didn't think much, he turned and ran towards the western restaurant. However, when he arrived, he found that the door of the box had been locked. He pushed the door hard, but found that it couldn't be opened at all. Si Shenxing knew that time was running out at the moment, and he had to rescue Xia Zhuozhuo as soon as possible. He looked around and found that the window of the restaurant was open. He climbed up the window without hesitation and jumped from the second floor. When he fell to the ground, he felt a sharp pain in his ankle. However, he didn't care about the pain and ran towards the box. He kicked the door hard and shouted loudly: "Xia Zhuozhuo! Are you in there?" However, there was no response in the box. Si Shenxing was anxious, and he kicked the door hard again. Finally, the door was kicked open. He rushed in, but saw an amazing scene. Xia Zhuozhuo was standing in the middle of the box, his eyes were as cold as ice. Bai Niancheng was lying on the ground, his face covered with blood, and he had lost consciousness. Si Shenxing was stunned. He didn't expect Xia Zhuozhuo to have such a strong strength. However, this was not the time to be surprised. He hurried forward to check on Bai Niancheng's condition and found that he was only temporarily unconscious and was not in danger of life. He breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at Xia Zhuozhuo. "Are you okay?" Si Shenxing asked. Xia Zhuozhuo shook his head: "I'm fine. Thank you for saving me." Si Shenxing looked at Xia Zhuozhuo, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes. He didn't expect that this seemingly weak girl had such strong strength and courage. He looked at her deeply, then turned and left the box. At this moment, in the corridor outside the box, Xia Huaijin was waiting anxiously. He saw Si Shenxing coming out of the box and hurried to meet him. "Mr. Si, is Zhuozhuo okay?" Xia Huaijin asked. Si Shenxing nodded: "She's fine. Let's go." As he said that, he turned and walked towards the stairs. Xia Huaijin hurriedly followed his footsteps, his heart full of gratitude and admiration. He knew that if Si Shenxing had not arrived in time, the consequences would be disastrous. At this moment, in the box, Bai Niancheng slowly opened his eyes. He resolutely turned around and strode towards the stairs. The attendant hurriedly stopped him: "Master, the VIPs are waiting upstairs." He waved his hand gently and said, "Tell them I will be there later." Then, he ignored everything around him and walked down quickly, aiming directly at the door of the restaurant. Seeing the situation, the two burly bodyguards quickly stepped aside to make way for him. Xia Huaijin strode straight into the restaurant. Si Shenxing had been waiting for a long time, frowning: "What's the hurry?" Xia Huaijin had no time for politeness and said bluntly: "We were having dinner at Yuepinxuan, and Xiaoqi suddenly sent a message saying that he was going upstairs to look for you. But I waited and waited, and saw you appear across the street, so I came here to ask..." Si Shenxing's face suddenly changed when he heard this, and he interrupted him, turned around and ran across the street.