[Adult City] Lonely Officialdom (Final Chapter) - 35

Chapter 224 Heaven and Earth (Part 1)

"Haha, brother, I certainly won't treat you badly. Nothing to do tonight? I'll find you some more fun. How about we go check out some places?" Hai Ge laughed heartily.

"Check out places?" Zhang Bing asked doubtfully.

Even a person gets tired of eating delicacies all the time, let alone these young masters who crave novelty and excitement. Sometimes, getting something or someone too easily is a sad thing; it can cause one to lose their direction in striving. From ancient times to the present, women who are sought after have one thing in common: they don't easily let men fall into their beds. Whether this woman is a princess with unparalleled beauty or a stunningly beautiful woman, a woman who sells her art but not her body is always more popular than a woman who sells both. Countless novels and television shows tell us this fact.

Hai Ge suggested checking out some places, and Zhang Bing wasn't particularly enthusiastic, but neither was he against it. Actually, these things don't determine the outcome of a battle, but their entertainment value is enough to help them while away a lonely and boring evening.

When the car stopped in front of the bustling Heaven on Earth Club, Zhang Bing finally understood why Brother Hai had arranged for the cars with special license plates to be replaced with several BMWs with ordinary plates. To play the fool, you first have to play the fool yourself; otherwise, even a fool would know you're not to be trifled with.

Heaven on Earth wasn't among the top four clubs in Beijing. Compared to the China Club, Chang'an Club, and America Club, it lacked the grandeur and opulence, but possessed a more worldly air. The guests of the China Club and Chang'an Club were always polite, quiet, and spoke with subtle elegance, exuding the charm of successful people.

Heaven on Earth, however, was more worldly, incorporating noise, brawls, fights, drunkenness, seduction, and temptation. Its customer base was also broader, not only catering to members but also students, white-collar workers, artists, writers, and even low-brow online writers—anyone who happened to have enough money for a bottle of alcohol could enter. Even a dog could carry a wad of cash in its mouth and still get a whiskey and a good time.

As soon as the group got out of the car, scantily clad hostesses approached to greet them.

"Give us a large private room," Hai Ge instructed the hostess as he walked. The music in the room was deafening. You had to shout to be heard. But this rousing music instantly stirred the cells in your body, making your body and soul involuntarily dance to the music.

"I'm sorry, sir. All the large private rooms are booked tonight," the hostess explained with a smile.

Hai Ge was about to get angry when Tian Ge smoothed things over, saying, "Okay, then a small private room will do." As he spoke, he gave Hai Ge a look, signaling him not to cause trouble.

"Okay. I'll arrange it right away," the hostess said, leading the group towards the small private room.

The small room wasn't small, but it was indeed a bit crowded with a dozen or so people. Several arrogant guys were ready to explode as soon as they entered, but seeing Li Xuan's calm and collected expression, they could only suppress their anger.

"Haha, it's so crowded here, why don't we go sit outside?" Hai Ge said with a laugh. "Anyway, we're here to watch the show, we can't do anything in the private room."

So the group left the small private room and moved to the noisy lobby outside. The waitresses didn't complain. This kind of entertainment venue was indeed more magnanimous than other small bars. The bodyguards following Li Xuan became noticeably more vigilant. In a place like this, it would be very easy for someone to plot against you. The bustling crowd, a bewildering mix of all sorts of people, made it difficult to distinguish who the assassins and enemies were.

They found a table and sat down, and everyone ordered beer without prior arrangement. Drinking depends on mood and occasion, and drinking beer in a place like this felt more appropriate. Listening to the loud music and watching bodies pulsating wildly on the dance floor, exuding intense hormones, flesh rubbing against flesh, sounds mingling, the shouts from throats blending into this cacophony of sounds, no one could make out what was being said. Zhang

Bing and his group sat at a table facing the dance floor. They had chosen their time to come; it was peak season for the club, and the dance floor was packed. A young and beautiful lead dancer, wearing a short skirt that revealed her underwear and lingerie that exposed most of her breasts, led the dance on the platform, her movements fiery and sexy, eliciting screams from the men and women below.

The waiter quickly brought their beer and respectfully opened it for them. Hai Ge grabbed a bottle and took a swig with Zhang Bing and Li Xuan. Pointing the bottle at the dance floor, he said, "Young Master Li, Brother Zhang, interested in going down and having some fun?"

Li Xuan smiled and shook his head, saying, "My body is too stiff, I can't let loose. I guess Brother Zhang is a pro, why don't you go down and have some fun with him?" He turned to the young men sitting at another table nearby and asked, "Who's going down to dance?"

Everyone shook their heads; no one went.

"If no one's going, you won't have a chance to dance later," Hai Ge chuckled, reminding them.

"Haha, forget it. Let's wait for Hai Ge's performance," one guy said, holding up a bottle, looking like he was about to watch a good show.

"Alright. Then I'll start." Hai Ge stood up with a smile, tilted his head back, took a big gulp, and then swung his arm, smashing the half-empty bottle of beer towards the animation display wall behind the stage.

Clang!

A loud crash rang out. The animation display shattered, glass shards littering the floor. The music in the lobby, though unaffected and still deafeningly loud, had vanished from the animated display screens. A large hole had appeared in the shattered wall, like a giant pimple on a beautiful woman's face—a jarring and regrettable sight. The

dancers on stage, panicked and bewildered, swarmed towards the audience. One of the dancers, performing a difficult mid-air split, was startled and fell to the ground, nearly breaking her back. The audience was also in disarray, looking towards the stage in confusion, unsure of the cause of the incident. The music continued, but no one danced; everyone stopped and stood still to see what was happening.

The music was quickly cut off, and then a group of men poured out from backstage, heading straight towards Li Xuan and his group. With surveillance cameras in place, they knew who had done it.

Someone daring to vandalize the Heaven on Earth was unprecedented in all its years of operation.

Hai Ge still stood there with an air of nonchalance, now carrying a bottle of beer. He sipped it slowly, watching with a smirk as at least twenty men approached, their faces filled with disdain.

Those in the center of the dance floor, seeing the situation, sensed danger, but this didn't frighten them; instead, it fueled their excitement. Their faces flushed as they watched the unfolding events, secretly hoping for a dramatic spectacle they could boast about to their women or colleagues, eager to stir up trouble.

Leading the way were two middle-aged men in black suits, one thin and wearing frameless glasses, the other slightly overweight, who were sizing up the group of men sitting with their legs crossed. Behind them, likely the club's security guards, each carrying a baton, glared menacingly at Zhang Bing and his group, ready to attack. They hadn't had a chance to fight for many years, and anyone with a modicum of sense wouldn't come here to cause trouble. They finally encountered a group of brainless fools, and their eyes met with joy and excitement.

"Who are you?" The group approached Hai Ge, who was standing and drinking, and the fat man asked, squinting his eyes. He scrutinized Hai Ge from head to toe, trying to figure out who he was. No one dares to cause trouble here without some serious skill. Anyone who dared to cause trouble and show no fear must be someone important. He needed to figure out their identities before he could take any action; if these men looked ordinary, they would have been dragged out and beaten to death long ago.

"Customers," Hai Ge said expressionlessly. Since

they refused to reveal their identities, the fat man still couldn't make a decision. He met the gaze of the thin duty manager, feeling somewhat helpless with this group.

"What have we done that you're unhappy with? Why did you smash our display wall?" the fat man asked, barely suppressing his anger.

Hai Ge spat out the beer he had just drunk, splashing it all over the face of the thin man closest to him. He cursed, "You're selling fake alcohol here!"

Chapter 225 Heaven and Earth (Part 2)

Even a clay Buddha has three parts anger. The thin man, his face flushed red from the spray of beer and his glasses covered in a mixture of saliva and beer, angrily said, "All our types of alcohol are directly sourced from the factory. Everyone else is drinking genuine alcohol. How come it's only you who are drinking fake alcohol?"

"I'm wondering the same thing. Why do you sell genuine alcohol to everyone else, but only fake alcohol to us? Are you discriminating against us? Go and call Yue Buqun out. I want justice." "Hai Ge slammed the bottle on the table and pointed at the thin man, cursing.

Yue Buqun was the owner of the Heaven on Earth bar, and not many people knew about this. Since everyone specifically asked him, the fat man knew this was beyond his control, so he took out his phone and went to the side to make a call.

Heaven on Earth's reaction to this incident annoyed and even dissatisfied the onlookers. They had never heard of anyone leaving Heaven on Earth alive after causing trouble. Now these guys were clearly here to cause trouble, not only smashing the display screen on the stage but also accusing Heaven on Earth of selling fake alcohol. But—

it seemed that dozens of people from Heaven on Earth had left, and the security guards behind them were holding weapons and excited like rutting boars, ready to make a scene. Unexpectedly, the club's general manager and..." After the duty manager went to negotiate for a bit, he didn't say a word. The general manager took out his phone, made a call, and then stood quietly to the side. The duty manager, sprayed with a mixture of spittle and alcohol, dared not speak out, standing there angrily—it turned out that the young girls or female college students from outside the club had to actively seek out their "sexual favors" to get a job there. And even then, it wasn't easy; they had to pay five yuan to register, and who knew when they'd even get a turn—it was harder than seeing a doctor.

A standoff ensued. The Heaven and Earth Club was represented by the general manager and the duty manager, accompanied by twenty or thirty security guards, standing in front of Zhang Bing and his group. Zhang Bing and Li Xuan sat relaxed at the table drinking, with only a few bodyguards blocking their way in case they suddenly attacked.

"Who is Yue Buqun?" "Zhang Bing asked with a smile. No one could be more pitiful than him, coming out to cause trouble, not even knowing whose place he was messing with. He only vaguely guessed in his mind that he was being used—but this use seemed to benefit both sides.

"What do you think of this Heaven on Earth?" Li Xuan didn't answer Zhang Bing's question directly, but raised his bottle to take a sip of beer and asked in return.

Looking at the dark mass of customers still unwilling to leave the dance floor and the guests constantly pouring in from the private rooms and outside, Zhang Bing smiled and replied, "Very good."

"No matter what you do, you can't do without a strong financial backing. Although Lin Tao makes money in more than one place, this is one of his main sources of income, and Yue Buqun is a very good watchdog." Li Xuan said with narrowed eyes, "Young Master Zhang, are you interested in taking over this place?"

Zhang Bing's heart suddenly stirred, but he said calmly, "How can an outsider like me gain a foothold in Beijing?"

"Brother Zhang is too modest." Li Zemin was able to establish the prestigious Beijing Club brand in the capital, so Brother Zhang is certainly no less capable. If there's anything you need, I can lend a hand. "Li Xuan said with a smile.

Zhang Bing smiled without saying a word, putting the wine bottle to his lips and taking small sips. It wasn't that he wasn't interested in this place that made money hand over fist, but there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world. There must be a price to pay for any gain. Li Xuan had so many people around him, why did he choose him? Was it to curry favor, or was there some other conspiracy? At this moment, Li Xuan wasn't enough to earn Zhang Bing's complete trust. Of course, never.

This wasn't the time for Zhang Bing to step forward and take charge. After all, the Jiang family's attitude wasn't clear yet, and it was safer for him to stand on Li Xuan's side and cheer him on. The waters of the capital were too murky; a slight misstep could lead to disaster. Zhang Bing's status and personality were more suited to hiding in the shadows and launching sneak attacks.

Soon, the sound of heavy shoes hitting the ground echoed at the entrance of the Heaven and Earth Club. Because the music at the Heaven and Earth Club was off, the onlookers knew they couldn't talk nonsense at this time, so they all held their breath, and the rather rapid sound of shoes carried far. Even before the people outside, those inside heard it.

"Quite a few more people." "Zhang Bing said with a chuckle.

"Luckily, I had someone send Tingyu back earlier. She's afraid of blood." Li Xuan said with a smile. Apart from a few bodyguards, most of the others on his side were exhausted from drinking and women; if it really came down to a fight, they would all be easy targets.

"Is she willing?" Zhang Bing asked with a smile. He was curious about how clingy this girl was to him on their first meeting.

"No." Li Xuan shook his head with a smile. "But girls are like women. They need to be coaxed. I think Brother Zhang understands this better than I do." Zhang

Bing smiled without speaking, his gaze sweeping over a group of people walking towards them. The leader was a young man in his thirties, well-proportioned, with short hair and a sharply defined face. His thick eyebrows, coupled with his expensive clothes and distinguished air, along with his entourage of followers, made him quite attractive to women.

The man led his group, glancing at the onlookers, frowning slightly, and ordered, "Get rid of them."

His men responded, then began organizing the club's security to disperse the general public. Some were people they couldn't afford to offend, so they could only let them sit and watch. After a while, the Heaven and Earth lobby quieted down again. The space felt much emptier, with only a few spectators and club staff remaining.

The man walked up to Li Xuan. The obese general manager and the humiliated duty manager were about to step forward to report the situation when the man waved them off, staring directly at Li Xuan and asking, "Young Master Li, what are your orders?"

"Haha, no need to be so polite." "I wouldn't presume to give orders, I just brought a few friends over for drinks," Li Xuan replied with a smile.

"Then what happened here?" Yue Buqun asked, pointing to the smashed display wall, his thick, dark eyebrows furrowed.

"Oh, let Hai-ge explain. He's the victim," Li Xuan said, pointing to Bi Hai, who was standing to the side holding a half-empty bottle of beer.

Yue Buqun clearly recognized Bi Hai, raising an eyebrow and asking, "Bi Hai, what happened?"

"What happened? Do you think we brothers are easy to bully? We came over for drinks, and you gave us fake beer—" Bi Hai said angrily.

"Fake beer?" Yue Buqun glanced at the half-empty bottle of beer Bi Hai was holding and retorted decisively, "Impossible. We have no reason to fake this. All the drinks at Heaven and Earth come directly from the original manufacturers, how could there be fake beer?"

"Am I wronging you? Try it yourself and you'll see." Bi Hai handed over the half-empty beer bottle.

Yue Buqun frowned in disgust and ordered the person behind him, "Open a bottle of beer exactly the same as the one he's holding."

Soon, someone brought over a freshly opened beer. Whether from thirst or anger, Yue Buqun downed half of it in one gulp and said to Bi Hai, "I don't think this is fake. If it were, customers would have complained already."

"I'm talking about this bottle," Bi Hai said, pointing to his half-empty bottle.

"What do you mean?" Yue Buqun asked impatiently.

"I'm saying this bottle I'm drinking is fake. If you want to try it, you should drink mine." Bi Hai glared at Yue Buqun without backing down.

Drinking someone else's drink, especially a man's, was something Yue Buqun was naturally unwilling to do.

Suppressing his anger, he turned his gaze to Li Xuan, knowing he was the leader here.

"Young Master Li, if I have done anything to displease you, I apologize. But I think this is unnecessary. It only makes you lose face."

Li Xuan shook his head and said with a smile, "This matter has nothing to do with me. He was the one who tasted the fake wine. You just need to explain it to him. If he doesn't pursue it, we can just leave."

Yue Buqun was furious. Without his instructions, how dare these people make such a big fuss? Even if they dared, there was no need. They were all famous figures in Beijing. There was no reason for them to create such a big storm and put themselves in the spotlight.

Women are afraid of being taken advantage of, and men are afraid of being bullied. The other party took advantage of him and still wouldn't let it go. Yue Buqun was also a little annoyed. He said to the duty manager standing next to him, "Call the police."

Chapter 226 Heaven and Earth (Part 2)

Hearing his master's order, the thin duty manager was overjoyed. Since the boss was unwilling to compromise, he still had a chance to avenge the humiliation he had just suffered. Some insignificant people, after being flattered by a group of even smaller figures, often lose their way. This is what's known as "killing with praise."

The duty manager, as if afraid Yue Buqun might change his mind, deftly pulled out his phone and dialed a number from a municipal bureau leader with whom he had a close relationship. Based on previous security estimates, they should arrive in about ten minutes.

Li Xuan watched their actions with a smile, his fingers lightly tapping on the table. A young man sitting behind him immediately pulled out his phone with a broad smile and busied himself dialing. In politics, it's all about connections and networks.

Two tigers cannot share one mountain, unless one is male and the other female. Unfortunately, Li Xuan and Lin Tao are both men.

Fu Jun, the deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, was incredulous upon receiving the distress call from the Heaven on Earth Club. The Heaven on Earth Club had a notorious reputation; anyone with a modicum of sense wouldn't dare cause trouble in an entertainment venue of that size. What puzzled him even more was that the security at Heaven on Earth was definitely no weaker than that of the major established clubs like the American Club and the Beijing Club. What kind of person couldn't they handle, and why did they have to call on them?

After hanging up the phone, Fu Jun didn't immediately lead his team over as usual. Instead, he sat down in his soft office chair and lit a cigarette. This wasn't a simple matter. Someone they couldn't handle, could he really handle himself? He didn't know about others, but he knew very well who the backer of Heaven on Earth was. They had dealt with each other before.

But he couldn't not go either. They had called for help, and he had answered it. If he didn't go now, even if they didn't do anything to him when they returned, they certainly wouldn't give him a friendly look, especially the man standing at the top, whom he couldn't afford to offend.

After pondering for a while, Fu Jun stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray, then picked up the phone on the table and dialed a few simple numbers.

After a while, a dignified male voice came from the receiver.

"Hello, is this Xiao Fu?" the other party asked in a deep voice.

"Yes. I'm sorry to disturb the old leader's rest so late." Fu Jun apologized respectfully on the other end of the phone, as if the man on the other end was standing in front of him, bowing slightly with great respect.

"Hmm. What is it?" The man's voice softened.

"I have something to ask the old leader." Xiao Ma quickly got to the point. He knew the old leader's temperament. He didn't like talking about trivial things on the phone.

"Go on." The other party responded simply.

"It's like this. I just received a call from Zeng Yi, the duty manager of the Heaven and Earth Club, saying that there was some trouble there and he wanted me to take some people over to handle it—" A smart man stops short of saying more. Fu Jun understood that if he went this far, the old leader's political experience would definitely lead him to more conclusions than he had.

Sure enough, there was silence on the other end of the phone. Obviously, the old leader was pondering. After a while, the old leader finally spoke.

"There are many routes from the Municipal Bureau to Heaven on Earth. Today is Sunday, so some roads might be congested—okay, hang up." Before Fu Jun could speak, the phone went dead.

With his old leader's instructions, Fu Jun felt much more at ease. He understood his old leader's meaning: since he couldn't avoid it, he could only delay as much as possible, arriving a minute later if possible—Fu Jun had already figured out which route to Heaven on Earth was the furthest—

he called all the officers on duty and ordered a brigade that had gone back to rest to return and carry out the mission. It took more than half an hour to gather everyone, and then three police cars drove towards Heaven on Earth. To avoid being too conspicuous and giving the people at Heaven on Earth something to talk about, Fu Jun didn't have the police cars use their lights.

As soon as they arrived at the entrance of Heaven on Earth, Fu Jun sensed that something was unusual. In the past, some fools had caused trouble at Heaven on Earth, but it was just a fleeting ripple, and those people were quickly dealt with, and Heaven on Earth's business was unaffected.

This should be the peak operating period for Heaven on Earth, a bustling and vibrant scene of activity outside. But today is different. Besides the still dazzling lights, there are significantly fewer cars outside than usual, and a large crowd has gathered at the entrance, pointing and whispering amongst themselves. The lack of music is somewhat unsettling; the silence is eerily quiet compared to usual.

What could force Heaven on Earth to close must be more than just a minor disturbance. Fu Jun's brow twitched sharply. He silently prayed that by the time he arrived, they would have finished everything, allowing him to wrap things up and give them a proper explanation.

Fu Jun ordered his men to sound the sirens as the police cars approached the Heaven on Earth area. Even before they arrived, the people inside could hear the police sirens from a great distance. Zeng Yi, who was on the phone, was visibly pleased. As the duty manager of this club, he was used to being fawned over by a group of young and beautiful girls, which inevitably made him a bit arrogant. After being insulted by Hai Ge, he couldn't swallow his anger and wanted to get revenge. Now, hearing the police sirens, he knew his chance for revenge had come.

This wasn't the first time he and Fu Jun had worked together. They often drank together when they had nothing to do. He wasn't stupid; he could tell that the group of men in front of him were not simple characters. However, since Yue Buqun said he would call the police, the police would definitely be able to handle these guys. Zeng Yi presumptuously ran up to Fu Jun to inform him of the situation and then subtly mentioned his proposed solution.

What he didn't notice was that when Li Xuan and his group heard the police sirens, they not only showed no fear but also exchanged smiles and took a swig from their bottles together. Yue Buqun didn't believe that the arrival of the police would guarantee him much external support and a sure victory. He knew the police couldn't do anything to this group. However, his purpose was to demonstrate to the public that he was a legitimate business owner who knew to seek help from the police instead of resorting to violence when trouble arose. While some of them might not face criminal charges, if the incident escalated, they would inevitably be branded as bullies, and many higher-ups were watching the behavior of this younger generation.

“A bit boring.” Li Xuan downed the last bit of beer in the bottle and swayed.

“Indeed, the scene was a bit small.” Zhang Bing nodded with a smile; anyone could take advantage of a crisis.

Hai Ge, hearing their conversation, laughed and said, “We can’t let Young Master Li and Brother Zhang down. Hua Ming, you can’t hide anymore. Have your old man call someone and say you got beaten up at Heaven on Earth—”

A horse-faced youth said with a wry smile, “Hai Ge, we’ve used that trick before. My old man will definitely suspect something this time—”

“Then you should call Zhang Chu and have him say you’ve already collapsed—” Hai Ge said with a laugh.

“Alright, I’ll do it myself. Otherwise, if my old man gets agitated, it’ll be hard to handle the consequences—” The horse-faced youth named Hua Ming took out his phone and went to a corner to make a call.

Fu Jun casually exchanged pleasantries with Zeng Yi while leading his subordinates inside.

"Look at this mess! Someone actually dared to come here and cause trouble. This is going to cost a fortune! I wouldn't earn that much in a lifetime! Director Fu, Boss Yue wants them to learn a lesson... Later, have the guys drag them all back to the station and teach them a lesson like petty thugs. They might have some connections. When their parents show up, Boss Yue will naturally speak up for them—" Zeng Yi advised Fu Jun as he led the police inside.

"Hmm—don't worry, this isn't our first time working together. I'll cooperate as best I can—" Fu Jun mumbled as he walked.

Seeing a group of security guards gathered near the bar, the first thing they saw was a group of about twenty or thirty men in their uniforms, each carrying a baton. Through the gaps in the crowd, they could see Yue Buqun standing at the front. This was the behind-the-scenes boss of Heavenly Palace, who rarely appeared here. It seemed he had been summoned by his subordinates after the incident. Surrounded by forty or fifty people, they didn't move, but instead called the police. It seemed this was a serious matter.

Fu Jun took a few more steps forward and, upon seeing the face of the person blocked by Yue Buqun's group, his heart skipped a beat, veins throbbed, and sweat beaded on his forehead.

He already knew the other party was powerful, but he hadn't expected it to be them. Could a mere deputy director like himself really handle the Li family? If he didn't know this person, ignorance was bliss, and he could have taken advantage of the situation. But they had crossed paths before—

Chapter 227 Too Much Bullying.

Fu Jun's legs felt weak; if possible, he wanted to turn back right now. "Damn it, I wish these bastards were all dead. What business is it of mine? Now look what's happened, one wrong move and I'm finished."

Fu Jun pretended not to see them, walked up to Yue Buqun, and asked in a businesslike manner, "What happened?"

"They came to cause trouble and ruined our business," Yue Buqun said, pointing to Hai Ge. He didn't want to directly clash with Li Xuan unless necessary.

Fu Jun, like a seasoned actor, looked at Hai Ge with a straight face, then suddenly jumped in surprise. When his eyes landed on Li Xuan, they instantly lit up.

"Young Master Li, you're here too?" Fu Jun asked, bowing slightly. The gesture wasn't obvious, but it was still noticed by those who were paying attention.

"Yes. I came to sit with a friend," Li Xuan said, pointing to Zhang Bing beside him.

Fu Jun's eyes were on Zhang Bing, his mind racing. There weren't many people in this place that Li Xuan considered friends. Who was this young man? Fu Jun thought and thought, but the face still seemed unfamiliar. However, he was certain of one thing: this young man was probably not from Beijing. Li Xuan didn't introduce Zhang Bing to Fu Jun, and Fu Jun, unsure how to address her, nodded and smiled at Zhang Bing.

"Young Master Li, this—" Fu Jun carefully considered his words before asking, "Is this some kind of misunderstanding?"

Fu Jun clearly wanted to act as a peacemaker, or rather, to maintain a neutral stance. Yue Buqun had already anticipated this reaction. He had called the police only to publicize the matter and didn't expect them to do anything to Li Xuan.

"I also think it's a misunderstanding," Yue Buqun said calmly. Someone who could run such a large establishment was naturally shrewd; he had achieved his goal and it was time to withdraw. He had already done this; if they continued to press him, Fu Jun would likely be unhappy, and others concerned about the matter would share the same thought. Although there weren't many people in the establishment, Yue Buqun knew that many eyes were now on them. The struggle between Li Xuan and Lin Tao was no secret in the city's high-end circles.

Hearing Yue Buqun's words, Fu Jun felt much relieved. If neither side intended reconciliation, his position in the middle would be awkward. Now, Yue Buqun's intention was clear: he didn't want to pursue the matter further, as long as Li Xuan could persuade him. Then everything would be fine—

"What does Young Master Li mean?" Fu Jun looked at Li Xuan with a smile.

"Haha, Director Fu, you misunderstand. This matter has nothing to do with me." Li Xuan shook his head with a smile, pointing to Hai Ge, saying, "My friend here discovered the liquor was fake at Heaven on Earth and wants to seek justice."

Fu Jun's earlier relief vanished instantly. Heaven on Earth selling fake liquor? What a joke! With its various sources of income, would it need to do something so self-destructive? And it was just a bottle of beer. Besides, these people were all brought by you, Young Master Li. If you say it has nothing to do with you, no one in their right mind would believe you—sigh, that's how the world is; whatever those in power say, you have to believe, even if you know it's fake.

"So, what does Young Master Bi think?" Since Li Xuan said so, Fu Jun had no choice but to turn to Bi Hai for his opinion. Beijing isn't that big of a place, and everyone knows some of the famous young masters.

"They have to apologize to me and compensate me for my emotional distress. If this fake liquor is poisonous, wouldn't I be in the hospital?" Bi Hai said with a gloomy face, unwilling to back down.

Yue Buqun was secretly annoyed; they were clearly here to cause trouble. Apologizing himself was fine, but if he apologized, it would be tantamount to admitting that Heaven on Earth sold fake liquor, making Lin Tao lose face as well. Besides, was he so easy to bully?

"If Young Master Bi is short of money, Heaven on Earth won't be stingy with that little bit. As for an apology—I really can't find a reason to apologize—" Yue Buqun looked at Li Xuan coldly, pondering whether to call Lin Tao now; these two were on the same level. However, with such a big incident at Heaven on Earth, Lin Tao must have already received the news. As for why he hadn't arrived yet, Yue Buqun couldn't figure it out yet.

At least, Li Xuan hasn't made a move yet, only sending Bi Hai to lead the charge. His arrival now is indeed a bit premature.

"So, this fake liquor matter is just going to be left like this?" Bi Hai said defiantly.

"Heaven on Earth has never sold fake liquor," Zeng Yi added angrily from the side. As a manager there, he knew the source of Heaven on Earth's liquor. No distributor would dare to play tricks on Heaven on Earth, trying to deceive them with fake liquor, unless they brought it up themselves.

"Do you even have the right to speak here?" Bi Hai coldly stared at Zeng Yi.

*Slap!

* Yue Buqun turned around and slapped Zeng Yi, sending him staggering back several steps. He coldly said, "Shut your stinking mouth."

Zeng Yi stared at Yue Buqun in astonishment, covering his face, too afraid to speak again. But the hatred in his heart intensified when he looked at Bi Hai and the others.

"You must apologize today," Bi Hai said, looking at the beaten Zeng Yi. This kind of person needs to be taught a lesson he'll never forget, otherwise he'll find a way to stab you in the back. It's not the theft itself that's scary, it's the thief's eye on you. This kind of person is undoubtedly a scoundrel.

"Impossible," Yue Buqun said resolutely

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Upon hearing Yue Buqun's reply, Bi Hai promptly threw the beer bottle away. A loud crash followed. A girl screamed; it was unclear which area of the Heaven on Earth had been hit. At this rate, Heaven on Earth wouldn't be able to operate today, and would probably need renovations tomorrow.

"No apology. We'll come every day," Bi Hai said with a sneer.

"Are you bullying us?" Yue Buqun's eyes flashed with anger. He waved to his men, and the already impatient security guards and their personal bodyguards surged forward, surrounding Bi Hai. They

looked ready to fight. Yue Buqun had dozens of men, while Li Xuan's side had fewer than ten capable fighters. If a real fight broke out, they would actually have the advantage, if Zhang Bing didn't intervene. At this moment, they were all suppressing their anger, and their angry encirclement certainly had a formidable aura.

Li Xuan's bodyguards stood at the forefront, confronting Yue Buqun's men. Bi Hai remained unfazed, while Li Xuan and the others sat calmly in their chairs, watching coldly. This left Fu Jun pacing anxiously.

It was better that he wasn't there; if he were, a conflict would break out and someone would be injured, ending his political career. He was secretly furious. Why hadn't he driven around to the Fifth Ring Road and then come back?

"Young Master Bi, Buqun, we're all respectable people, don't be impulsive. Let's talk this out—how about this, I'll apologize to Bi Hai on Buqun's behalf, and we'll let it go. Young Master Bi, please give Old Ma some face, okay?" Fu Jun, not daring to wipe the sweat from his brow, looked at Bi Hai with sincere sincerity. Bi

Hai ignored Fu Jun, but glanced at the club security guards who were rubbing their fists together, ready to fight, and said with a sneer, "Heaven on Earth is too petty, isn't it? Can't you even accept a honest opinion? What? Are you going to use underhanded tactics to suppress us?"

"You're the one who's going too far," Yue Buqun said confidently, glancing at Li Xuan.

“This kind of power-for-profit deal must be resolutely taken. Isn’t that right, Director Fu?” Bi Hai said with a smile, looking at Fu Jun.

“This—hehe, Young Master Bi, Buqun, let’s all sit down and talk things over, okay? If this gets out of hand, it won’t be good for anyone.” Fu Jun was caught in the middle, feeling conflicted. Whether it was because the room was too hot or because he was too fat, he was sweating profusely without stopping.

“Others are about to make a move, we can’t show weakness and become a laughing stock—Damn it, have you called your men yet?” Bi Hai said with a smile and a curse to the horse-faced man behind him.

As if it were premeditated, the sound of car brakes came from outside, followed by the clattering of leather shoes on the ground. There was another exclamation at the door, and a large group of people rushed in.

A group of police officers wearing Ministry of Public Security badges rushed in. They were initially taken aback by the two opposing groups inside, but when they saw Hua Ming emerge from the crowd, the middle-aged man leading the group relaxed and said with a smile, "It's good that Young Master Hua is alright. You made it sound so serious on the phone; my old man was frantic and called me several times to urge me to come." "

Haha, thank you for your trouble, brother-in-law," Hua Ming said softly, pointing in Li Xuan's direction, "Young Master Li is over there, go say hello."

"Young Master Li is here too?" Lin Chong, the director of the Police Supervision Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, asked in surprise, then waved to the people behind him and walked past the security guards of the Heaven on Earth club toward Li Xuan.

Chapter 228 The Stunning Zi Xuan

Before Lin Chong could greet Li Xuan, the sound of a car engine rang out again. Then came the screech of brakes. Just a moment later, the sound of leather boots striking the ground could be heard clearly in the music-free Heaven on Earth club.

Li Xuan looked at Hai Ge with suspicion. Having received special military training, he could immediately tell from the sound and amplitude of the footsteps that these were soldiers. Who had summoned these people? Were they from their side?

Yue Buqun also heard the sounds outside, his expression changed, and he looked at Li Xuan, saying, "It seems you young masters want to play big. Alright, we'll play along."

Yue Buqun took out his phone and made a call himself.

The police from the Public Security Bureau arrived, and Fu Jun's mood relaxed again. In any case, they were all from the same system. To put it bluntly, even if they injured or killed someone, he wouldn't be without responsibility. But there would always be someone above him to cover for him, preventing him from bearing all the blame alone. It's like going to the gallows. If you go alone, you'll definitely be very nervous. But if you're accompanied by seventy or eighty companions, you'll feel much more relaxed.

Have you seen "Lust, Caution"? Do you know why Wang Guizhi was still laughing lewdly when she was about to be executed? It was because the handsome Yu Min and that bastard who stole his virginity were going to die with him—yes, that must be it.

Lin Chong walked through the crowd, accompanied by Hua Ming, and walked to Li Xuan's side, respectfully greeting him, "Young Master Li is here too?"

"Just here to drink with a friend." Li Xuan pointed to Zhang Bing again and answered with the same excuse. He was a man who paid attention to details; he would always keep the same answer, otherwise, it would embarrass Fu Jun, who was still present.

Lin Chong didn't recognize Zhang Bing either, and was wondering who this person was when Hua Ming introduced him, "This is Young Master Zhang from Changxiang, a friend of Young Master Li."

The word "friend" seemed to be emphasized. Although Lin Chong didn't know what kind of background Young Master Zhang from Changxiang had, since Hua Ming said he was Young Master Li's friend, he must be someone important. Smiling, Lin Chong extended his hand to Zhang Bing and said, "Welcome to Beijing, Young Master Zhang. If there's a chance, let Lin Chong do his duty as a host. Young Master Li should also do me the honor." "

Thank you." Zhang Bing smiled and shook hands with Lin Chong, not taking his invitation to heart. They valued the relationship between Li Shao and themselves more than Li Shao himself. In this place where power reigned supreme, many things were negligible.

Fu Jun, who was standing nearby, also heard Hua Ming's introduction and thought that having acquaintances made things easier. If someone had introduced Zhang Bing earlier, he could have gone up and chatted with her, but now, wanting to approach her seemed too obvious, so he had to give up.

While the group exchanged pleasantries, they poured into the entrance of Heaven on Earth. To everyone's surprise, the person leading the way was a woman.

Although Chinese characters are profound and complex, some women's beauty is difficult to describe in words. Although those who could work at Heaven on Earth were all exceptionally beautiful, and some of the girls were considered top-tier, after this woman arrived, it seemed that all the other women lost their original radiance—if the other women were like scattered stars, then she was undoubtedly the moon surrounded by stars. Her

eyebrows were lightly painted, but her beauty was radiant. She wore white trousers and a white shirt, but on her feet were a pair of finely crafted cloth shoes. The woman was sexy and slender, neither too thin nor too fat. She looked noble and radiant, with a naturally alluring air.

Two rows of fully armed soldiers followed behind her. Zhang Bing was surprised to see her; what was she doing here?

The woman glanced around the hall, frowned slightly, and when she saw Zhang Bing stand up, she suddenly smiled broadly. In an instant, it was as if a hundred flowers had bloomed, and all the beauty in the world had been generously bestowed upon her face by God.

The woman turned and greeted the people around her, then walked straight towards Zhang Bing. The people behind her stopped, because Zhang Bing was surrounded by a crowd, and they couldn't squeeze through.

"Yuan Zixuan, is she Yuan Zixuan—" A lead dancer, who had been dispersed and was now watching the commotion from behind the stage, whispered to the girl next to her, who was also wearing a denim miniskirt and a simple bra that revealed most of her chest.

“Yes, it looks like her—Yuan Zixuan, the sexy diva of Beijing. But why is she being protected by soldiers?” The girl’s gaze also fell on the woman in white, and she answered somewhat uncertainly.

“Oh my god, it really is her! I would recognize her even if she turned to ashes—I’m her fan, I can sing all her songs—” a girl exclaimed in surprise.

"Shh. Keep your voice down. Don't you know what time it is—" Her female companion quickly covered her mouth to prevent her from rushing out to get her idol's autograph like she usually does.

"Oh my god, to meet my idol so close up, I'm so excited—"

"If only we could get her and Zhang Ying, then we could say we know her when we go to auditions next time—"

Although they were excited to see their idol, these girls were smart enough not to be foolish enough to rush up to Yuan Zixuan for an autograph and a photo at this time. They just wondered why she came at this time and why not at other times, and they were all secretly criticizing those guys who came to Heaven on Earth to cause trouble.

Yuan Zixuan walked through the security guards of Heaven on Earth and walked to Zhang Bing with a smile on her face.

"What's wrong, handsome young man? Not welcome?" Seeing Zhang Bing's surprised look, Yuan Zixuan smiled happily and didn't forget to nod to Li Xuan in greeting.

"Hehe, how could I dare? What brings Zixuan here?" Zhang Bing didn't dare to show too much ambiguity to this little vixen at this time.

"I came to see you." Yuan Zixuan smiled sweetly, her smile bright and alluring.

"Uh—see me? You knew I was here?" Zhang Bing asked with a smile.

"Such a big thing, it's already spread." Yuan Zixuan glared at Zhang Bing, scolding him for asking such a simple question.

"Is it a big deal? No one was injured, no one died." Zhang Bing touched his nose and smiled bitterly. Beijing is Beijing, everyone is exceptionally perceptive.

"What did you think? Making such a big fuss—" Yuan Zixuan said reproachfully, "My dad was afraid you were being bullied, so he sent me to see you. We're friends, after all!"

Wow—this is too cruel! Yuan Zixuan's father is the commander of the Beijing Military Region. Could it be that the people in the military region saw the Jiang and Li families joining forces and immediately came to side with them? But, in everyone's eyes, Yuan Zixuan has always been Lin Tao's girlfriend? This is too fast!

"But—this place belongs to Lin Tao—" Zhang Bing was a little uncertain, but was immediately interrupted by Yuan Zixuan.

“I know—” Yuan Zixuan coldly interrupted him, then leaned close to his ear and whispered with a smile, “Who told you to be her first man? She can’t let you go—”

Zhang Bing was speechless, looking at the two rows of fully armed soldiers behind him, and frowned, saying, “Why did you bring them here? The situation here isn’t that serious. I appreciate your kindness—you should send them back quickly.” Zhang Bing wasn’t sure if Li Xuan would agree to this, and besides, he couldn’t represent the Jiang family, so this decision was difficult to make.

“My dad said you’re my good friend, and my dad and Elder Chang are even closer than brothers. Moreover, I’ve been taken care of by you in Changxiang. If he has someone bully you in Beijing, how will he have the face to go to Changxiang in the future? The Beijing Military Region’s stance is very clear: we will only remain neutral, but we will also protect our friends. If anyone dares to bully us, we will not back down—”

Yuan Zixuan’s voice was louder at the last sentence, so that many people in the room could hear her. Power grows out of the barrel of a gun; at any time, strength determines everything. Forget about benevolence, morality, laws, principles, responsibilities, and obligations—it's all nonsense. As long as you have overwhelming power, whatever you say or do is right. History is written by the victors, and countries are governed by the victors.

Yuan Zixuan made her point clear in public. Zhang Bing glanced at Li Xuan, who nodded slightly. Zhang Bing felt relieved; at least Li Xuan accepted the sudden support from the Beijing Military Region, which made things easier.

Zhang Bing tightened his grip on Yuan Zixuan's hand but remained silent. Everything was understood without words.

Yue Buqun's brows furrowed even deeper upon hearing Yuan Zixuan's words. Things had indeed escalated as he had hoped, but the situation was becoming increasingly unfavorable to him. Just as Yuan Zixuan said, the news had spread, and he had even called Lin Tao. Why hadn't he come yet? Was he trying to avoid the limelight and leave a good impression on those old men? It wasn't impossible.

Was he merely a pawn to be discarded? Yue Buqun had a bad feeling.

Chapter 229 Ambiguous

Moments The power and internet were down, so I'll be back tonight. Sorry for the missed update.

The man speaking looked very young, dressed elegantly and wearing frameless gold-rimmed glasses. He had a refined appearance, but his bright yellow hair made him stand out. The man walked straight up to Yuan Zixuan, his greedy eyes sweeping over her face as he smiled and said, "Zixuan, do you remember me?"

"No—please call me by my full name," Zixuan replied coldly, her expression showing some disgust.

The man didn't seem to mind Yuan Zixuan's attitude; on the contrary, he seemed to enjoy it. His gaze traveled down from Yuan Zixuan's face and neck, as if assessing her development.

Zhang Bing glanced at Li Xuan, who smiled and pursed his lips, his meaning clear: he didn't like this guy—but that was enough. Zhang Bing only needed to know that he was an enemy.

"If you dare look at her again, I'll skin you alive." Zhang Bing smiled and shielded Zi Xuan behind him. He had to make a good impression now. With Zi Xuan on his side, the combined strength of Li Xuan, Zi Xuan, Jiang Yan, and Lin Jing was overwhelming. The others were no threat at all. So Li Xuan pouted—but Zhang Bing had to step in. Zi Xuan was his woman. If he didn't, this witch would come after him later, which would be troublesome.

"You're very arrogant." The man turned his gaze back to Zhang Bing's face. "Your surname is Lin, right? If I hadn't watched this show for so long, I wouldn't have known that you were the leading man tonight—I've been thinking about you a lot."

The man's eyes were filled with resentment as if they had a deep-seated hatred for each other.

"It's only natural that handsome men have a few women interested in them—but I'm not gay, I'm not interested in men." Zhang Bing said with a smile, sitting back in his original chair.

Zhang Bing picked up his half-finished beer, took another sip, and leisurely sipped it. Unexpectedly, Zi Xuan snatched it away, gently parted her lips, and placed the curved neck of the bottle into her mouth. Veins bulged slightly on her long, slender neck as she slowly poured the unfamiliar liquid into her mouth. Zhang Bing was startled, but didn't stop her, only smiling.

Yuan Zixuan, renowned throughout Beijing for her beauty and standing at the pinnacle of music, was making such an ambiguous and provocative gesture towards a man in public, leaving everyone present stunned. Yuan Zixuan was practically a representative of Beijing's cultural industry, a household name in Beijing. From eighty-year-olds to seven-year-olds, everyone spoke of her, and legends about her and their various versions circulated throughout the city's courtyards.

Seeing a woman so ambiguous with a man from out of town was unsettling even for a man like him, even Li Xuan chuckled wryly.

Sometimes, we have to admit, Zhang Bing really deserved a beating.

Of course, the dancers saw it differently.

"Wow, so handsome! That man is so charming, he actually got Yuan Zixuan to make such an ambiguous confession—" one girl lifted her sagging breasts, laughing as she spoke.

"Yeah, so romantic! Yuan Zixuan is so individualistic. I usually feel uncomfortable seeing things like this in bars, but seeing them like this makes me feel—it's harmonious!"

"That man is so handsome. And he seems really capable—"

"You'll know if he's capable or not if you don't try?" a girl next to her teased mischievously.

"Go to hell. I meant he's good at fighting—maybe he's good in that area too, you should try—"

"Go ahead—"

"I can't, my breasts aren't as big as yours, they wouldn't want me."

"How could that be? I touched it last time. It's almost the same as mine—" "

We can't control how arrogant you are in Changxiang. This is Beijing, the heart of the country. If flies jump around too much, they might get swatted." The refined man said to the couple with a sneer in front of everyone.

"You've been jumping around in Beijing for so many years, and I haven't seen you get swatted?" Zhang Bing said with a smile. He took a sip of wine, then handed it to Yuan Zixuan to drink, the two of them like children playing house. Although Zhang Bing was inwardly complaining, he was still outwardly agreeable. If he didn't cooperate with Yuan Zixuan now, he would suffer later.

"You want to compare with me?" The man looked at Zhang Bing with amusement. The anger at their first meeting gradually disappeared, and he found this man interesting.

"No comparison. There's no comparison between humans and animals." Zhang Bing shook his head seriously.

"What do you mean? Kid, remember, loose lips sink ships—"

"Kill him. He dares to be so arrogant in this tiny corner of Beijing—"

"Exactly. Young Master Tang, this guy's like a lantern lit in a toilet. He's asking for death—"

Before the refined man could speak, several of his henchmen jumped out.

The refined man, his face full of anger, squinted and asked, "Do you really think no one in Beijing can touch you?"

"At least not you." Zhang Bing shook his head with a smile. "A barking dog doesn't bite. You talk too much."

"Is that so? I'll try and see what happens." The refined man said, suppressing his anger.

"Who are you?" Zhang Bing stopped drinking and looked up at the man in front of him. He was indeed a little confused. He had only been following Li Xuan around, cheering him on. If he had offended anyone, it was only Lin Tao. There was no reason for him to offend anyone else. Moreover, he said he cared deeply about him—how could that be? He didn't even know him!

"Who I am is unimportant, what's important is that I really want to teach you a lesson," the sullen professor replied arrogantly.

"Alright, Tang Xiaoyang, don't embarrass yourself here. Go back to your Hong Kong. Nobody here has the right to speak." Li Xuan finally gave Zhang Bing a heads-up. He couldn't go too far, even though he wanted this guy to take the lead.

"So you're not livestock, but a shepherd. Xiaoyang, you know how to herd sheep, haha, a shepherd, trying to act tough in Beijing?" Zhang Bing was secretly delighted. Damn it, finally found someone with a name even uglier than his own—

Chapter 230 Madman

"Young Master Li—you'd better stay out of this. This is a personal matter between him and me." Tang Xiaoyang wasn't hostile towards Li Xuan, but because he was sitting with Zhang Bing, he didn't have a good impression of him either, and greeted him coldly.

"Zhang Bing is my friend," Li Xuan said with a smile.

"So what? This is a private matter between our Tang family and him. Does Young Master Li want to interfere?" Tang Xiaoyang said with a sneer, not even taking Li Xuan seriously. Zhang Bing had to reassess the Zhao family's power in Beijing once again.

"I don't care about your private affairs. I don't want to," Li Xuan shook his head. "However, Zhang Bing was invited to Beijing by me. I have a responsibility to ensure his safe departure and that he enjoys his stay in Beijing."

"Zhang Bing is my friend, and more importantly, someone my father entrusted to me with his life's work. Therefore, his affairs are my affairs, and I will not allow anyone to harm him—please do not underestimate a woman's protectiveness and resolve," Yuan Zixuan said sternly and authoritatively.

Hearing Yuan Zixuan's words, two rows of soldiers stood at attention in perfect unison, creating a striking presence.

Tang Xiaoyang stood silently, his expression grim. Two powerful figures had clearly stood up for this young man; this outcome was unexpected. Yuan Zixuan's side was easy to explain—she was clearly a woman in love. Women in love become incredibly foolish, so it wasn't surprising that she would do anything for him—but you, Li Xuan, what the hell are you doing here, a man like you?

Tang Xiaoyang had no idea things would turn out this way. He found it hard to believe that this country bumpkin from Changxiang could suddenly gain such massive support in Beijing. The Jiang family, the Li family, the Beijing Military Region, and seemingly even the General Staff represented by Lin Jing—what kind of enormous power was this? No matter how powerful his Tang family was, they only relied on their special status to navigate between various factions, which prevented the nobles of Beijing from underestimating them. However, he knew it was impossible for him to confront such a behemoth that controlled almost half of Beijing's power. No matter how arrogant he was, he understood this point; he wasn't called one of the four young masters of Hong Kong for nothing.

"Zhang Bing, if you're so capable, don't hide behind women. You were like this in Changxiang, do you think you'll still be like this in the capital? All you know is to be a spineless coward who relies on women for support?" If force doesn't work, try a softer approach; reverse psychology has always been effective. "Zhang Bing, I think Ye Tong made an incredibly stupid decision to be with you. You must have slept with her at the hospital last time, right? I really don't know what's wrong with that stupid woman, actually believing in a spineless coward like you, and even trying to get her whole family to accept you. What a fucking stupid woman—"

Zhang Bing was shocked, finally realizing how he had gotten into a feud with this refined man—it was all because of women! However, this issue couldn't be brought up in front of Zixuan, so he quickly interrupted Tang Xiaoyang's incessant chatter, "Don't worry, don't gossip, and make sure you have evidence for your words. I wouldn't mind teaching you a lesson here today."

Seeing the fierce glint in Zhang Bing's eyes, Tang Xiaoyang was a little scared. After all, he had already found out what happened last night and knew that Zhang Bing was ruthless. He took a few steps back, feeling safe, and then laughed contemptuously, "Kid, just a country bumpkin. Tell me, did you rape Ye Tong back then?"

Upon confirming that he had heard Ye Tong's name again, the surrounding crowd gasped in surprise once more.

"No way, Ye Tong, the only world-class superstar in China? Music diva Ye Tong? Was that shepherd guy talking about her?"

"I think it was Ye Tong? I heard she's from a prominent Hong Kong family, and she's the object of this shepherd guy's affections. He's been pursuing her for three years, and he even publicly declared that Ye Tong belongs to him alone, and anyone who tries to take her from him is going against the Tang family of Hong Kong. It's said that this even caused a large-scale conflict between Ye Tong's fans and him."

"My god, no way! One Beijing diva is one thing, but now there's a world-class superstar! Who exactly is this Zhang Bing? He's amazing! I admire him so much—"

"Did you hear that? It's still **? My god, ** a woman from one of Hong Kong's four major families, and a world-renowned superstar—but as a man, it must be incredibly exciting. 'To die under a peony is to die

a romantic death,' right? This Zhang Bing is really something—" The onlookers and backstage dancers were buzzing with discussion, guessing this would be the biggest news tomorrow, enough to shake the heavens and earth in Beijing, injecting a dazzling spectacle into the usually stagnant city.

Hearing the murmurs and seeing Yuan Zixuan's furrowed brows beside Zhang Bing, Tang Xiaoyang fell silent, leisurely watching the show. He had achieved his goal; now it was time to watch the drama unfold. He wasn't stupid; he understood the principle of moderation. Zhang

Bing glanced at Yuan Zixuan beside him, feeling a sharp pain in his lower back, yet he couldn't raise his hand. If he cried out, who knew how much more torment this vixen would inflict upon him? He couldn't let this shepherd continue talking; he had to distract himself, or he'd be in real danger! Zhang Bing's eyes flickered; he had an idea.

"Hey shepherd, I think you're asking for trouble. You're framing me like this, trying to imply things to Young Master Li and our beautiful Miss Yuan—you won't leave, huh? I'll beat you until you do." With that, he twisted away from Zi Xuan's small hand, rushed to Tang Xiaoyang, and swiftly slapped him twice across the face before kicking him away. "Let me tell you, with Young Master Li protecting me, I'm not afraid of anyone—"

"You—you'll remember this day—" Tang Xiaoyang never expected Zhang Bing to be so audacious. He was thrown into the crowd of Zhang Bing's henchmen and landed on the ground, utterly humiliated.

"Hmph—get lost—don't force Young Master Li to take action again, hehe—" Zhang Bing made a move to step forward again. Tang Xiaoyang had personally experienced Zhang Bing's power; even her bodyguards couldn't stop him. Seeing this, she decided it was best not to let this mad dog get away with it and quickly ordered her men to flee in a sorry state, leaving behind a room full of astonishment and various gazes.

"Young Master Zhang, it seems we've gone a bit too far, haven't we? We shouldn't have hit him." Li Xuan rubbed his forehead painfully and said with a wry smile, "This guy's background isn't low."

"Ah, really? You said I was your friend, and you had to guarantee my safety and well-being in Beijing, that's why I did this—" Zhang Bing said with a smile.

“But there’s no need to do this—they’re all prominent figures, how can you embarrass yourself like this? You’re definitely going to face his furious retaliation this time, and the Tang family from Hong Kong will also get involved—”

“I can’t feel good unless I do this,” Zhang Bing argued. “It just shows that guy deserves a beating for showing up like this.”

After Tang Xiaoyang left, the oppressive atmosphere in the hall gradually dissipated. No one spoke loudly, but the hundreds of staff members of Heaven on Earth who had been pushed into the corner were still whispering among themselves. Some even couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

They would never forget that scene. There really was a grassroots person who had injured someone in a luxurious place like Heaven on Earth, and with exceptional skill, and the person who injured was someone who seemed very powerful—soon, this matter would probably spread to every corner of Beijing—grassroots culture has become deeply ingrained in people’s hearts over the years.

“The Tang family is quite powerful, and Tang Xiaoyang is one of the best of the Zhao family this generation. Treating him like this is like slapping the Tang family in the face—” Li Xuan thought to himself. He wasn't confident he could handle Zhang Bing if they really went all out. Besides, killing a thousand enemies would result in eight hundred casualties on his own; he didn't want to risk mutual destruction for an outsider.

Zhang Bing patted Li Xuan's shoulder and said nonchalantly, “I believe you can handle this for me. Alright, it's getting late. Zixuan, can we ride back in your military vehicle? I've always admired soldiers, hehe.”

With that, he ignored everyone else, took Yuan Zixuan's hand, and swaggered through the crowd towards the gate. The man was handsome and alluring, the woman elegant and beautiful; their journey together created another beautiful story.

Because everyone present had witnessed his demonic actions, a path automatically opened for him before he even reached the gate. The stubborn fear the ruthless, and the ruthless fear the reckless. Zhang Bing was a level above the reckless.

As soon as Zhang Bing got into the car, the smile vanished from his face. His expression darkened as he thought about the day's events.

Yuan Zixuan tenderly embraced Zhang Bing's neck, resting his head on her soft, full thighs. She gently massaged his head.

"Are you tired?" Yuan Zixuan asked softly.

"Like walking on thin ice," Zhang Bing said with a bitter smile. "I have no roots in Beijing. Although I have your support, and the support of Li Xuan, a partner I can't yet trust, compared to those families who have been operating here for decades or even centuries, I'm still too weak and powerless. Every step I take is extremely cautious. One wrong move, and the whole game is lost."

Closing his eyes, enjoying the superstar's gentle massage, his heart slowly calmed down. Although Zixuan was usually a woman who ignited his passion, at this moment, Zhang Bing could feel a moment of tranquility.

"I understand," Yuan Zixuan said, her slender fingers moving swiftly, her breath warm against Zhang Bing's head, her voice like heavenly music. "Did Tang Xiaoyang's sudden appearance ruin your plan?"

Chapter 231 Intrigue and Schemes

"Yes. Originally, I had decided to push Li Xuan ahead as the vanguard, and I would just follow behind and cheer him on. But Tang Xiaoyang appeared at the most inopportune time—"

"Many people think you were a bit reckless tonight." Yuan Zixuan smiled slightly. "I thought so too just now, but I don't think so now."

"How can I fight against such a deeply rooted family in the capital all by myself? Of course, I have to drag someone down with me—judging from Tang Xiaoyang's hateful look, even if I knelt on the ground and begged him for mercy tonight, he wouldn't let me go. And Li Xuan just said a few polite words, so I might as well deepen the hatred and drag Li Xuan down with me as well—" Zhang Bing said with a smile. Everyone is smart, Li Xuan will definitely understand my purpose, and he is probably regretting now why he said those words about ensuring my safety and mental well-being when Tang Xiaoyang came to him.

Now, Tang Xiaoyang definitely hates more than just me.

"Hehe, you're so smart." Yuan Zixuan massaged Zhang Bing's head with increased pressure. "Don't you think Tang Xiaoyang's appearance is too coincidental? From what I know of these people, they're not easily impulsive. Right now is the time for Li Xuan and Lin Tao to fight, even if you really stole his woman, you shouldn't be showing up at this time—"

Zhang Bing didn't expect that the usually wild and sexy Zixuan was so intelligent and perceptive, able to guess some of other people's schemes.

"Of course it's not a coincidence. Today we clearly went to cause trouble for Lin Tao, Li Xuan appeared, but Lin Tao hasn't shown up yet. What does that mean? Does he really think that Yue Buqun can handle such a situation?" Zhang Bing said sarcastically.

“Lin Tao didn’t show up, but Tang Xiaoyang did. This isn’t a coincidence. Because of Lin Tao’s absence, Li Xuan actually lost a battle in this struggle. By stepping on Tang Xiaoyang, I was actually helping Li Xuan. Everyone here is smart; they can see through this. However, that Lin Tao has really impressed me.”

“Rather than letting Tang Xiaoyang and I have a personal grudge, I’d rather turn it into a public feud. Now, he believes I’m on Li Xuan’s side. Since I insulted him like this, he’ll definitely hold Li Xuan accountable, which will ease the pressure on me. The nail that sticks out gets hammered down. In Beijing—I’m just a nobody!” Zhang Bing said with a self-deprecating smile, resting his head on Yuan Zixuan’s lap.

“Zixuan—” Zhang Bing called softly.

“Mm.” Yuan Zixuan looked down at Zhang Bing’s somewhat thin face.

“Thank you, and I’m sorry you had to go through all this.” Zhang Bing said with deep affection. He knew that with Yuan Zixuan's pride, there was no need for her to participate in such dirty political struggles. Moreover, the fact that she could so unusually and ambiguously share a drink with him, especially in front of so many people, showed her composure and fearlessness—meaning she would have to bear Jiang Yan's accusations and endure the scorn of others. More importantly, not long ago, people thought she was Lin Tao's woman, so the label of "fickle" was probably unavoidable.

"Fool, you are my man," Yuan Zixuan murmured, leaning down and pulling Zhang Bing's head into her soft embrace. "From the moment I knew my feelings, I knew I didn't need to care about anything else."

Suddenly, Zhang Bing felt an urge to cry—another foolish woman!

A black Mercedes-Benz RV sped along the road, its unusual license plate obscuring its speed and the control of traffic lights, seemingly charging forward recklessly.

"Young Master Tang, don't be angry. We'll take some men and wipe that kid out tomorrow—"

"Yeah, an outsider dares to cause trouble in Beijing, he really thinks he's something—"

"Even Li Xuan wouldn't dare treat Young Master Tang like that. That kid is too arrogant. I've never hated a man so much—" a handsome man said in a coquettish tone.

"By the way, does anyone know who he is? Li Xuan seems to value him a lot—should we go check him out?"

"Shut the hell up." Tang Xiaoyang downed half a glass of strong liquor and yelled at the chattering men.

Seeing Tang Xiaoyang get angry, the others fell silent. Even the most beautiful flower needs some green leaves to complement it. Both men and women have this mentality. Although these young masters were somewhat famous, they were weaker than Tang Xiaoyang and could only play the supporting role.

"Where are we going?" Tang Xiaoyang looked out the car window and asked. He had just suffered a huge blow at the Heaven on Earth, and he was still reeling from the shock. His head was spinning, and he didn't even know how he got in the car or where they were going.

"Where is Young Master Tang going?" one of the guys asked cleverly.

"You guys go back first, I have some things to do," Tang Xiaoyang said to the men around him.

"Young Master Tang, are you alright? We're going to take you somewhere to relax."

"You think relaxing will make me forget today's humiliation?" Tang Xiaoyang asked, his eyes bloodshot. Thinking about how he had been kicked to the ground like a clown, treated like a clown, and then scared away by that man, he felt like going crazy. He wanted nothing more than to tear Zhang Bing to pieces right now.

Tang Xiaoyang had utterly disgraced the Tang family. He didn't know how he could face his grandfather in Hong Kong. Even losing an arm in a duel would have been better than this situation—unfortunately, he hadn't had the guts.

Seeing Tang Xiaoyang's expression, the others didn't dare stay with him any longer and took their leave.

Tang Xiaoyang closed the car door, took out his phone, and dialed a number: "Young Master Lin, where are you now?"

"Xiaoyang, I know about your situation. I'm at home, come over." A man's sigh came from the other end of the line.

"Okay. I'll be right there." Tang Xiaoyang said in a deep voice. As if making a vow, Tang Xiaoyang said firmly into the phone: "I swear I will not rest until I avenge this."

Lin Tao sat on the sofa, leisurely trimming his nails with a beautiful pair of nail clippers. Because he was overweight, his palms and fingers were fleshy, but because he took good care of them, the skin on his hands was very fair and tender, and his nails were rosy and smooth, shining with a healthy luster.

"Such a big thing happening outside, yet you can remain calm," the woman sitting on the sofa opposite him said with a smile after watching for a while. The woman had a healthy, wheat-colored complexion, with long, beautiful eyebrows and eyes that perfectly complemented her oval face.

"So many old men are watching, what difference would it make if I went out? This way I can win against Li Xuan without even showing my face, why not?" Li Xuan examined his short, plump, white fingers under the light, noticing a slight imperfection, and then bent down to fix it.

"You won easily, but Tang Xiaoyang is pitiful. After this incident, can he still hold his own in Beijing's circles? That Zhang Bing is really something—capable of doing something like this. He's probably offended everyone in the Tang family. But this is actually beneficial to you. Tang Xiaoyang is usually incredibly arrogant; if he wants revenge this time, he'll definitely cooperate with you obediently," the woman said with a smile, crossing her legs from her black short skirt.

“I’ve never truly understood Zhang Bing. His actions are utterly absurd, yet upon reflection, it seems he always manages to gain an unfair advantage. His targeting of Tang Xiaoyang this time is probably not without purpose. However, before understanding his motives, pushing Tang Xiaoyang to our side isn’t necessarily a bad thing for me.” Lin Tao turned to look at the woman who was smilingly observing him and said, “You’ve also had contact with Zhang Bing, what do you think of him?”

“If you can’t see through him, how can I?” the woman said with a light laugh, but Lin Tao’s words touched her. Yes, what kind of person was he really?

“In some aspects, women are more gifted than men.” Lin Tao smiled and shook his head.

“I think—” the woman bit her rosy lips, carefully choosing her words. “I think every step he takes is calculated. He seems the most guileless on the surface, but he's actually the most difficult to deal with. You've seen his file; every opponent he faces is extremely powerful. Just when others think victory is assured, he always manages to pull off a surprise victory—almost every time. Take this Heaven on Earth incident, for example. On the surface, it seems utterly absurd, offering him no benefit and only fueling the Tang family's hatred towards him. But what's the reality? Until the very last moment, I can't draw any conclusions about this incident.”

“That's right. He must have something in mind regarding this Heaven on Earth incident. It's just that everyone is unclear about it yet.” Lin Tao nodded with a smile. “Judging from the voice, it sounds like Tang Xiaoyang has arrived. It seems you should go inside and hide. A man who has just been humiliated won't be able to calm down when he sees a familiar woman.”

“Hehe, I really want to see Tang Xiaoyang's expression; it must be quite interesting—alright, you two talk, I'll go to the back first.” The woman stretched elegantly, displaying her infinitely beautiful figure to Lin Tao, who remained oblivious. He just watched her with a smile.

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