Wu Tian slowly walked into the hall. His steps were steady, as if time had frozen on him. With each step, the air seemed to tremble slightly.
His face appeared exceptionally deep under the soft light, and his eyes gleamed with an unapproachable light.
His gaze first fell on Xia Xue, full of tenderness and heartache. He gently patted her shoulder, as if offering silent comfort.
Having witnessed Wu Tian's chilling methods, Xia Xue lowered her voice and said, "Brother Tian, no... don't kill him."
Wu Tian's gaze gradually shifted to Shu Xiaoping. Instantly, the air froze, and a chill poured from his eyes, like a thousand-year-old ice, not only piercing through Shu Xiaoping's body but also freezing all the filth and depravity in his heart.
"Shu Xiaoping, do you think you can do whatever you want just because you have the Qi family as a powerful backer? Your ignorance is laughable. There is no longer any protection for you in this world, and you will pay a bloody price for every dirty deed you have done."
Wu Tian's voice was deep and powerful, each word like a heavy hammer, striking Shu Xiaoping's heart and shaking his soul.
Faced with Wu Tian's sharp gaze that seemed to see through everything in the world, and his powerful aura that commanded respect without anger, even Shu Xiaoping, who always thought highly of himself, couldn't help but feel intimidated.
He opened his mouth, his voice trembling almost imperceptibly: "No...that's right! I...I have the Qi family behind me, what...what can you do to me?"
"Hmph!" Wu Tian snorted lightly, his cold laugh devoid of any warmth, as cold as a passing wind. "I will kill you!"
His words revealed a murderous intent, and the air instantly froze.
A chill ran down Shu Xiaoping's spine involuntarily; it was a fear rising from the depths of his soul that made him tremble, yet he managed to maintain a facade of composure: "You... would never dare!"
Wu Tian's lips curled into a chilling smirk, as if mocking fate: "Let's see if I dare."
This sentence, both a threat and a declaration of resolve, brought the tension of the entire scene to its peak.
Wu Tian's eyes grew increasingly profound, as if he could see into the deepest secrets of people's hearts.
He slowly took a step forward, each step seemingly following an invisible rhythm, and an invisible pressure filled the air, making everyone present feel breathless.
His gaze was piercing, staring directly into Shu Xiaoping's terrified eyes. "Shu Xiaoping, everything you think is just your opinion. The Qi family can't protect you!"
Wu Tian's tone was full of determination and resolve, and his figure appeared even taller under the lights.
Xia Xue stood to the side, watching Wu Tian's resolute back, her heart filled with unease and worry.
She knew that everything Wu Tian did was for her sake, but she worried that Wu Tian would get into trouble because of it.
Shu Xiaoping's face turned as pale as paper. He tried to use words to cover up his inner panic, but when he opened his mouth with difficulty, he found that all his words seemed pale and powerless.
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Just as tensions were rising, a delicate voice suddenly rang out.
A woman in a simple white dress, her hair piled high, led a group of people dressed in black, entering the restaurant with great momentum, like the moon leading the stars, instantly illuminating everything around them.
Shu Xiaoping, as if a drowning person had grabbed onto a piece of driftwood, struggled desperately towards that glimmer of hope, her voice filled with urgency and fear: "Miss...you...you've finally come."
His trembling hand pointed at Wu Tian, and he accused him through gritted teeth: "He ignored the existence of the Qi family, not only beat me, but also... he even threatened to kill me, and... Ma Ming colluded with him..."
The person who arrived was none other than Wen Yuan.
Although Wen Yuan's public identity is the vice president of Linhai Central Hospital, within the Qi family, she is Qi Yunfeng's beloved granddaughter, a noble and extraordinary young lady.
Wen Yuan seemed oblivious to Shu Xiaoping's presence. Her steps were light and firm as she walked straight toward Wu Tian, a gentle smile playing on her lips: "What a coincidence, we meet again, and so quickly."
Wu Tian met his gaze with calm, unwavering eyes, his voice carrying an undeniable chill: "You, are you going to stand up for him?"
"No!" Wen Yuan's tone was firm and decisive. "How could I allow such filth to defile your hands? His existence is a disgrace to the Qi family. I will give you a satisfactory explanation."
Upon hearing this, Shu Xiaoping was struck dumb, his face filled with astonishment.
He never expected that Wen Yuan would not only not be his refuge, but would instead become the force that pushed him into the abyss.
He hurriedly tried to explain, his voice laced with resentment and threat: "Miss... I... I am a former retainer of the Qi family. Even if I haven't rendered any great service, I have certainly put in a lot of hard work. How can you treat me like this because of an outsider? This will likely..."
His unspoken threat was palpable; he attempted to use public pressure to force Wen Yuan to show mercy.
However, Wen Yuan merely snorted coldly, her voice as icy as ice: "Wu Tian is not an outsider. He is my classmate, my savior, and a VIP member of the Qi family. As for you, you are nothing but a parasite of the Qi family. I have already thoroughly investigated your misdeeds."
"Qi Family Supreme Member!"
These words caused an uproar, as everyone was shocked by this sudden display of noble status.
Although no one understood the deeper meaning behind it, they all knew that this identity was extraordinary and something that ordinary people could never achieve in their entire lives.
At this point, everyone in the Xia Group suddenly realized that Ma Ming's gift of the priceless wine was all because of Wu Tian's status as an invisible VIP.
Everything now has a reasonable explanation.
Shu Xiaoping never dreamed that Wu Tian's identity was so noble. He finally understood why Ma Ming said that Wu Tian was someone he shouldn't have provoked.
However, it was all too late. Regret surged like a tide, but it was too late to undo the damage.
He sighed inwardly, thinking that if he had known earlier that Wu Tian was of extremely noble status, he would never have dared to have the slightest improper thoughts.
At this moment, his voice trembled as he begged for mercy, "Mr. Wu... I am deeply sinful. I shouldn't have provoked your lady. I know my mistakes. Please spare my life..."
His words revealed his inner fear and despair.
Wu Tian's lips curled into a cold smile, his voice as chilling as a winter wind, piercing the heart, "If everything in this world could be resolved with an apology, then there would be no conflict. I've said it before, I must kill you!"
Shu Xiaoping's eyes were filled with undisguised fear. He finally realized that Wu Tian's every word was not a joke.
In despair, he turned to Wen Yuan for help, his eyes filled with pleading: "Miss, I know I am guilty beyond redemption, but for the sake of my family, I beg you to show mercy and give me a chance to live."
Just as Wen Yuan remained silent, Xia Xue spoke softly, her voice gentle yet firm: "Brother Tian, could you please be lenient and give him a chance to reform?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Tian frowned slightly, his eyes still flashing with cold light, and his tone was firm and unwavering: "You may be spared the death penalty, but you can't escape punishment. That hand that just touched my wife, you might as well kill it yourself."
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