At this remark, everyone looked over.
Sun Chen lifted his chin slightly, thinking to himself that Fang Yan truly was trash. Still, that was just as well; once he flaunted his family background to resolve this mess, Su Wan'er would be completely disillusioned with him.
Su Wan'er's eyes were filled with disappointment.
Fang Yan, is this truly who you are?
When trouble arises, you're the first to sever ties and run away?
Earlier, when you fawned over wealthy people, I still hoped you were merely temporarily confused, which is why I swallowed my pride and begged Sun Chen to help you, hoping you could turn over a new leaf. But you...
They say true colors reveal themselves in times of crisis, and today I see you clearly.
Call me blind, Su Wan'er, for still holding out hope for you!
The bleeding man looked at Fang Yan, a trace of mockery in his gaze.
"Did you not hear what I said? Nobody leaves here today!"
As he spoke, the man's eyes didn't forget to sweep over Fang Miaoxue with a lewd gaze.
Fang Miaoxue instinctively stepped back behind her brother.
Fang Yan's gaze turned cold.
"It seems you haven't bled enough."
The man was taken aback. "Oh? A tough guy, are you? Kid, you're really fucking asking for it!"
Seeing this scene, Su Wan'er hurried close to Sun Chen. "Sun Chen, Fang Yan he..."
"Hmph, putting on airs without any real capability. Since he claims he's not with us, why should I care about him?"
"Exactly, the kid is courting death, serves him right!" Wang Jianyu said.
Li Qian chimed in from the side, "Jianyu, I'm scared..."
Sun Chen said, "None of you need to be afraid. With me here, I'll drop my old man's name in a moment, and I'm sure he won't give us a hard time."
"Right, right, Young Master Sun is still here, what are we afraid of?" Du Xuebin perked up and hastened to add.
Fang Yan looked at the man in front of him and said calmly, "We didn't provoke you, yet you're giving us a hard time. You're the one looking for death!"
"Well, fuck me, what a stubborn mouth. Get him!"
As the man finished speaking, several thugs rushed forward.
Fang Miaoxue kept backing away, but Fang Yan patted his sister, signaling her not to be afraid.
Now that he had entered the Foundation Establishment stage, let alone these few thugs, even professional fighters wouldn't be able to get close to him.
Spiritual energy surged within his body, and just as Fang Yan was about to strike, another voice rang out.
"Stop right there! You've got some nerve causing trouble at Tianyi, or have you lost your minds?"
Since the music in the bar had already stopped and everyone was watching this direction, this voice was particularly clear.
Looking over, everyone saw three men walking toward them.
The lead man was in his twenties, with a stern and fierce look, shoulder-length hair, and a black leather jacket, giving off quite a strong vibe reminiscent of Ho Nan from the Hong Kong films.
"Who are these three? How dare they talk back to so many people?" Du Xuebin muttered under his breath.
"Shut your mouth, Brother Dao is here."
At Sun Chen's single sentence, several of them simultaneously drew in a sharp breath.
He is Brother Dao?
"Such an imposing aura..." Liu Tingtying blurted out.
"Naturally. Aside from the West District, take a look around Tianzhou—how many dare to cross Brother Dao?" Sun Chen said.
Brother Dao approached the group, and the bleeding man immediately put on a smiling face.
"So it's Brother Dao! This isn't our fault, you see—my head was split open with a beer bottle by them!"
Brother Dao glanced at the man, then looked at Sun Chen and the others.
"Who made a move?"
Du Xuebin felt his legs go weak; if he hadn't been leaning against the sofa, he probably would have collapsed straight onto the floor.
Although these rich kids occasionally fought among themselves, they had just graduated from college after all. How could they not be afraid upon seeing real, hardened gangsters?
"Brother Dao, it was him!"
Brother Dao let out a cold snort. "You've got quite some nerve. Do you know whose place this is?"
Du Xuebin wore a terrified expression, wanting to speak, but quickly swallowed his words back.
He looked precisely like a fish on a chopping board.
At this moment, Sun Chen stepped forward. "Brother Dao, we were in the wrong on this matter. We'll offer them a sincere apology and make amends—is that acceptable?"
Brother Dao glanced briefly at Sun Chen. "You call the shots?"
With that single question, everyone's heart leaped into their throats.
Sun Chen, however, didn't panic. He smiled faintly, took out a cigarette, and handed it over.
"Brother Dao, my late father is Sun Xuelin. He previously partnered with Lord Zhong on that project at City Garden Mansion."
Hearing this, Brother Dao paused to think, seeming to have a vague recollection.
He was someone who served directly under Lord Zhong every day, so he naturally knew the bigwigs who associated with Lord Zhong.
Yet this Sun Xuelin... didn't seem like anyone of consequence; at best, he was just a small fry who had brushed past Lord Zhong.
Brother Dao chuckled softly. "Fine, I'll grant you this favor."
Upon hearing this, Wang Jianyu, Du Xuebin, and the others instantly let out a sigh of relief.
"As expected of Young Master Sun! Even Brother Dao gives him face!"
"Indeed, indeed! The old man carries so much weight!"
Right at that moment, however, Brother Dao's gaze swept over Su Wan'er, Liu Tingting, and the others, finally lingering on Fang Miaoxue.
"However... since you stirred up trouble at Tianyi, there has to be some accountability."
"Huh? Brother Dao, what do you mean..." Sun Chen asked, taken aback.
"You lot can leave, but these young women stay behind!"
"What? Brother Dao, we're together. If we leave, of course we..."
Before Sun Chen could finish, Brother Dao glared at him. "Get lost, or I'll have you crawl out of here!"
With that thunderous shout, the entire room trembled involuntarily.
This was Brother Dao losing his temper.
Looking at the nervous Su Wan'er and the others, Sun Chen quickly lowered his voice. "Jianyu, Xuebin, let's leave first. Once we're outside, I'll call my dad and have him contact Lord Zhong directly!"
"Young Master Sun, we..." Li Qian said with a terrified expression.
After all, they were just young girls. If they were truly left behind, how could they not be afraid?
"Don't worry, I'll have my dad contact Lord Zhong right away, and then we'll come back to pick you up!"
Su Wan'er bit her lower lip. "Sun Chen, I trust you. You... hurry up!"
"Yes, Young Master Sun, you must hurry! I'm so scared..." Liu Tingting was practically in tears.
Sun Chen nodded. "Don't worry."
Seeing the few of them leave, Brother Dao smiled. Kids after all—when trouble strikes, how could they not run?
At this point, Fang Yan took his sister's hand and turned to leave.
After all, it was none of his business. With him protecting his sister, other people's safety was irrelevant to him.
Fang Miaoxue couldn't help turning her head anxiously toward Su Wan'er. "Brother, Sister Wan'er and the others..."
"Are you worried about them?" Fang Yan asked.
Fang Miaoxue nodded.
"Brother, let's go outside and call the police."
Fang Yan smiled. His sister was still so kind-hearted.
Very well, since his sister had spoken, consider it their good fortune.
However, before he could turn around, he heard Brother Dao address the two of them: "Did I say you could leave? The girls stay!"
Fang Yan slowly turned around, looking into Brother Dao's eyes as if he were looking at a clown.
"Are you talking to me?"
Meeting Fang Yan's gaze, Brother Dao felt an involuntary jolt in his heart.
Having roamed the underworld for many years, at this very moment... he felt inexplicably nervous.
What is going on? He's just a punk in his early twenties, why would I feel nervous...
Yet quickly, he glared fiercely. "Kid, you're asking for death!"
The bleeding man standing beside him immediately chimed in, "Brother Dao, this brat is awfully tough."
"Tough? Can he be tougher than my fists?" Brother Dao sneered.
Hearing this, Fang Yan wore a hint of mockery in his eyes.
"You think your fists are very tough?"