Many people were still around after Liu Jie was thrown out. Although they had been warned, they hadn't left and became even more interested when Young Master Ye arrived. They gathered around the private room's entrance, and when they saw Ye Bowen being beaten, their jaws nearly hit the floor.
"Young Master Ye, that's Young Master Ye! Someone actually dared to hit him?"
"Who is that guy? He's so bold!"
"Don't know him. Probably just acting on impulse for love. He probably won't know how he dies later."
"Daring to hit Young Master Ye and just throwing Young Master Liu out of the private room. He's quite daring, but let's see if he's lucky enough to survive!"
"..."
Many people outside were discussing. Most believed that Li Se was too audacious and wouldn't see the next sunrise.
The beaten Ye Bowen seemed a bit stunned. He truly hadn't expected Li Se to punch him so suddenly. Furthermore, Li Se's skills were quite good, but the punch came too unexpectedly. His expression quickly turned grim. "Kid, you've got guts. You actually dare to hit me. In this vast capital, you're the first one to dare to hit me. Have you thought about the price you'll have to pay?"
Li Se ignored him and walked over to Tang Xi, asking with concern, "Xi Xi, are you okay? Did it hurt you?"
"I... I'm fine." Tang Xi's pretty face turned slightly red. "Is this guy for real?"
"Damn it! You're still trying to flirt right in front of Young Master Ye? Do you really not know how to die?" Liu Jie yelled angrily.
"Young Master Ye, teach him a lesson!" his female companion shouted.
Ye Bowen's expression was truly extremely unpleasant. Was this blatant cuckolding? Fine, very good. He didn't bother with further words, took out his phone, and dialed a number. "Tianjing Hotel, come over!" he said curtly.
"Oh, calling for backup now?" Li Se said mockingly.
"Kid, who gave you the courage to speak to Young Master Ye like that?" Liu Jie was furious.
Li Se said indifferently, "I've already hit him, why should I be afraid to speak?"
Liu Jie was so angry he couldn't speak, while Ye Bowen remained silent, staring coldly at Li Se. He then glanced at Tang Xi and, seeing her shy expression, his rage erupted like a volcano. Tang Xi had never shown such bashful affection in front of him.
Soon, the people Ye Bowen had summoned arrived, all wearing uniforms. Tang Xi's expression changed when she saw them. "Well done, Young Master Ye! You've actually called the guards!"
"This kid just hit me. I suspect he's a criminal!" Ye Bowen stated calmly.
The captain of the guards approached Li Se with a cold expression. "Against the wall!"
"Why should I go against the wall?" Li Se frowned.
"You want to resist?" the captain yelled, reaching out to grab Li Se's arm.
Li Se naturally wouldn't allow himself to be manhandled. He blocked the grab with a punch, forcing the captain back several steps.
"How dare you?" Several members of the guard team quickly drew their guns, their muzzles all pointed at Li Se.
Li Se's expression turned somewhat grim. If Ye Bowen had used other forces, like the underworld or skilled fighters, he wouldn't have been too afraid. But he hadn't expected him to directly use official power. Continuing to resist would only put him in a more disadvantageous position.
"What are you doing? Put your guns away!" Tang Xi shouted angrily.
"Miss Tang, this person hit Young Master Ye and attacked me. I have serious suspicions he is a criminal!" the captain sneered, stretching his limbs before walking towards Li Se. "Kid, you'd better not resist, or you'll die horribly. You deserve to be shot here. Now get against the wall!"
Li Se's face was grim. He finally understood that the capital was indeed different from what he had imagined, especially these top aristocratic families. They were not on the same level as ordinary large families. Seeing Tang Xi shake her head at him, he didn't have the opportunity to attack the captain. Instead, he leaned against the wall.
The captain didn't continue his assault. He searched Li Se and then said, "Take him away!"
"Li Se, I will definitely get you out!" Tang Xi shouted.
"Young Master Ye, I've taken him," the captain said with a smile as he approached Ye Bowen.
"Mm!" Ye Bowen nodded, wiped the spot where Li Se had hit him, and looked provocatively at Li Se. "Kid, there are some people you can't afford to offend, and some women you can only dream of. Once you're inside, think it through carefully. Don't worry, I'll make some arrangements inside. Be careful of your backside, haha!"
"Then I'll be waiting," Li Se replied calmly.
When the onlookers saw Li Se being taken away, they all gloated.
"That's the consequence!"
"Who told him to hit Young Master Ye? Isn't this seeking his own death?"
"He'll probably never get out once he's in there."
"He still dares to try and snatch a woman from Young Master Ye? He's dreaming!"
"..."
Scoffs and taunts continued. Such an outcome was entirely within their expectations.
Shortly after, Li Se was taken away. Liu Jie walked over to Ye Bowen and said, "Young Master Ye, you must teach him a severe lesson. He's too arrogant!"
"Of course!" Ye Bowen nodded.
"Ye Bowen, you'd better let him go!" Tang Xi said coldly.
The more Tang Xi defended Li Se, the more enraged Ye Bowen became. He sneered, "Tang Xi, take a good look. The man you fancy is no different from an ant in my eyes, Ye Bowen!"
Tang Xi's expression was unpleasant. She didn't want to say more to Ye Bowen and ran out of the private room. Ye Bowen didn't stop her. Was a nobody who appeared out of nowhere worthy of competing with him for a woman?
At the Guard Department, in the interrogation room.
"Speak, why did you hit Young Master Ye?" The one interrogating Li Se was the captain from before, Yu Zhiyong. He held a cup of coffee and took a slow sip, but his voice was cold when he asked the question.
"Because he made the first move," Li Se stated calmly.
"Young Master Ye made a move on you?" Yu Zhiyong found it amusing.
"No, he made a move on my girlfriend," Li Se replied, shaking his head.
Yu Zhiyong found it even more amusing. "Miss Tang is Young Master Ye's fiancée. What's wrong with him touching her now and then? Is that any of your business?"
Knock, knock, knock...
There was a knock on the interrogation room door. A guard walked in, handed a file to Yu Zhiyong, and then retreated.
As Yu Zhiyong looked at the information on the file, he couldn't help but laugh. He looked at Li Se incredulously. "You have quite the guts. I thought you might have some background to dare attack Young Master Ye. Turns out, after checking, you're from Qingyun City and only opened a small company. What were you thinking? You dare to offend Young Master Ye on your first trip to the capital? Do you know how to write the word 'death'?"