Upon hearing this, Xu Yi became furious. "Kang Dehui, you are shameless!"

She and Xu Ke had come upstairs, afraid that Kang Dehui would cause trouble and drag their classmates into it. She never expected the tables to turn on her. But what shocked Xu Yi even more was that her own classmates started to look at her.

"Xu Yi, just help us out."

"That's right! If you don't go, it'll be our turn next."

"We still have to go back and do our homework..."

"It's just noon. A little alcohol won't hurt. Just keep Young Master Li company..."

Tears still stained their faces, but their words were utterly venomous.

Only Xu Yi's roommates still stood by her side, their faces filled with rage. "Are you even human?!"

While they had tried to play matchmaker for Xu Yi, they had her best interests at heart. They never expected Kang Dehui to be such an animal!

"We are human! But we have no choice," someone said pitifully.

Witnessing this scene, Li Lang's lips curled into a faint smile. "Are you done yet?"

Seeing Xu Yi's defiant expression stirred something within him. It's been too long since I've had a taste of meat!

Urged on by Li Lang, Kang Dehui stepped forward, intending to drag Xu Yi out. "Come on! What's the big deal about making a small sacrifice for your classmates?"

He couldn't possibly stand up to Li Lang for Xu Yi. After all, Li Shichuan was still sitting in the private room. Even if he could defy Li Lang, how could he possibly go a few rounds with Li Shichuan? It was impossible. So, Kang Dehui decisively made his choice: sacrifice Xu Yi.

Seeing Kang Dehui make his move personally, the color drained from Xu Yi's face.

A look of cruel amusement crossed Li Lang's face, like a cat toying with a mouse. He loved this feeling—being in complete control without lifting a finger, looking down on everyone from above.

But just then, a hand shot out from beside Xu Yi, seized Kang Dehui's wrist, and twisted it back.

"AHHHH!"

Kang Dehui immediately screamed in agony. The grip was so tight he felt like his hand was caught in iron pliers, the pain excruciating.

Everyone was shocked.

"You said you'd handle things? My ass!" Xu Ke cursed without mercy before letting go.

Kang Dehui had just felt his arm come free when a foot rapidly filled his vision...

BANG!

Xu Ke kicked Kang Dehui away.

CLATTER!

Kang Dehui crashed into a nearby serving cart, smashing it to pieces. Bowls, plates, and spoons scattered across the floor with a deafening racket.

The scene left Xu Yi's classmates completely petrified. Xu Ke's thunderous attack had been far too violent.

But it wasn't just Xu Yi's classmates who were petrified; Li Lang was, too. The smug smile on his face was now completely frozen.

Why? Why is Xu Ke here?! How did I not see him hiding in the corner?!

Kang Dehui lay among the ceramic shards, wailing in pain. His arm was bleeding, and he was a pitiful sight. Xu Ke stepped out from the group, staring down at him.

At his side, Xu Yi quickly followed, her face still pale with lingering fear. If Xu Ke hadn't been here, she would have been forced to stay and drink with Li Lang.

"You... you dare hit me?!" Kang Dehui, delirious from the pain of the shards, could only think to accuse Xu Ke.

Xu Ke said coldly, his voice laced with undisguised killing intent, "I could kill you right now, and your father wouldn't dare to do a thing about it. Do you understand?"

Xu Ke had been debating whether to step in and help his sister's classmates out of their jam, but then those animals had turned on Xu Yi. If they weren't in public, he would have crippled Kang Dehui with a single kick.

"You... what gives you the right to kill me?!" Kang Dehui shuddered in fear.

Xu Ke's gaze was icy as he spat, "You're a weak, pathetic coward who sells out his friends for personal gain. If I wasn't here today, you probably would have sold out Xu Yi and all her classmates! You're just a piece of trash who only knows how to kneel."

But Kang Dehui was provoked by his words. "Why the fuck are you yelling at me? If you've got the guts, go yell at the Li Family!" he screamed. "I'm a victim here, too! Li Shichuan is sitting right in there! Do you think me resisting would have done any good? You think I didn't want to fight back?!"

To Xu Ke's astonishment, Kang Dehui's cronies and Xu Yi's classmates actually began to defend him.

"Yeah, if you're so tough, go take it up with Li Lang! Why are you hitting one of us?"

"You think you're so tough just because you can throw a punch?"

"You're just a coward who bullies his own people!"

They shouted furiously. They had already sided with Kang Dehui in trying to coerce Xu Yi. In their minds, they were on his side. When Xu Ke berated Kang Dehui for selling out his friends, it felt like he was berating them, too. So, they didn't hesitate to defend him.

Xu Yi's roommates stepped forward indignantly to stand beside her, disgusted that they were ever associated with such people. Xu Yi was also furious, staring at them and seeing their true colors.

Hearing their words, Xu Ke turned his head and glared at them. "To still be so self-righteous... you people are really something else."

"Cut the crap!" one of the cronies shouted. "If you've got the balls, go tell Li Lang to let us go! Beating up Kang Dehui won't change anything!"

The crowd chimed in. "That's right!"

"He's right!"

"Go tell Li Lang!"

Lying on the ground, Kang Dehui even started to feel smug. Now, the person forced into a confrontation with the Li Family isn't me, but Xu Ke. I was just following Li Lang's orders; Xu Ke was the one causing a scene. If Li Lang wants to blame someone, he can just blame Xu Ke.

Xu Ke couldn't be bothered to argue with people who had such a twisted moral compass. He turned to Li Lang and said flatly, "Li Lang. You have something to say?"

Seeing Xu Ke confront Li Lang directly, everyone else fell silent, eager to watch him crash and burn.

So what if you're Wong Qifu's son-in-law? Can you really compare to a first-class family? With Wong Qifu not here, the Li Family doesn't need to give you any face at all!

But to everyone's utter astonishment, after Xu Ke spoke... the previously arrogant Li Lang suddenly forced a fawning smile. "Xu... Brother Xu, I... I have nothing to say."

"Nothing to say?" Xu Ke's face was ice-cold, his killing intent almost palpable. "Didn't you fucking want my sister to pour you a drink? Now you're going to bring *me* a fucking drink!"

Before Li Lang could even react, Xu Ke shot forward like an arrow, appearing instantly in front of him. He then buried a savage kick into Li Lang's chest.

BANG!!!

The vicious, powerful blow landed with a sound like a cannonball, echoing through the quiet hallway.

"AAAAHHH..."

Li Lang screamed wretchedly as the overwhelming force slammed into his chest, sending him flying several meters.

After that one kick, the air in the hallway froze.

The waiters were stunned.

Xu Yi and her roommates were shocked.

The crowd that had been waiting for Xu Ke's downfall was dumbfounded.

Lying on the floor, the gloating Kang Dehui was utterly flabbergasted.

What is Xu Ke doing? Does he even realize what he's doing? Li Shichuan is still in the private room! He just kicked Li Lang flying right in front of Li Shichuan! Isn't that just asking to be killed?

Sure enough, the next moment unfolded just as everyone feared. Li Shichuan, who had been waiting inside the private room, saw Li Lang's miserable state and rose to his feet, his expression turning grim.

Seeing this, everyone began to tremble.

Something big is about to happen!

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