Chapter 141 Death is Imminent
Zhou Sinian’s expression changed upon hearing Bai Leitian’s words. He frowned and looked at Bai Leitian.
He hadn’t expected the eldest young master of the Bai family to act so domineering. While his Zhou family was indeed not as influential as the Bai family, in terms of actual standing, both families were among the top ten influential families in Jinling City, Jiang Province. Even if there was a gap, it wasn’t an insurmountable one.
Yet, Bai Leitian was now so arrogant, speaking as if his own Zhou family was insignificant.
Zhou Sinian gritted his teeth and looked at Bai Leitian. He said coldly, “Young Master Bai, I know your Bai family is a large and powerful entity, but isn't it too much to insult me like this? I have irrefutable evidence proving that Miss Wu Yuqing colluded with Li Chenghui to frame her classmate. In this situation, do you still intend to shield your fiancée? Continue to be arrogant and threaten me?”
Bai Leitian let out a cold snort upon hearing this. He casually waved his hand behind him.
The next moment, Uncle Wu, who had been standing behind Bai Leitian, suddenly stepped forward. With a loud “slap,” Uncle Wu instantly smacked Zhou Sinian across the face. Then, Uncle Wu kicked Zhou Sinian, sending him flying.
He snorted and said, “You ungrateful wretch! Young Master Bai has already been patient enough with you, yet you still bicker and dawdle.”
Zhou Sinian fell to the ground, spitting out blood. He couldn’t believe how overbearing Bai Leitian was.
At this moment, Bai Leitian walked towards Zhou Sinian with his hands behind his back.
Bai Leitian laughed heartily and looked down at Zhou Sinian, saying, “Oh, Old Brother Zhou, it seems you’re still unaware of what has happened to your Zhou family in the last couple of days? Let me tell you, your Zhou family’s most prized rare earth mine has attracted unwanted attention.”
“If you sell, your Zhou family will be severely weakened. If you don’t sell, your Zhou family will be ruined. At this critical juncture, you still don’t know how to be humble, and you dare to yell at my fiancée here? Don’t you even look in the mirror to see how much you’re worth?”
“The rare earth mine that your Zhou family monopolized in the past generated a substantial amount of wealth and allowed you to train many guards, but that was all in the past.”
“Now, with the rapid development of new energy, rare earth minerals have become even more scarce. It’s a pity that your Zhou family failed to let go. Our Bai family extended numerous olive branches to you multiple times, asking you to yield some profit in exchange for our protection. But you, with your short-sightedness, refused all of them. And now? Hahaha…”
“Now, you’ve been targeted by the Fusang people. They want your rare earth mine, and they won’t give you any money. They won’t even leave you the dregs. You’re doomed to decline. So, behave yourself and keep a low profile. If you dare to offend my fiancée again, you won’t be leaving this convention hall.”
Zhou Sinian lay on the ground, and at this moment, he finally understood why Bai Leitian dared to be so arrogant in front of him. It turned out his Bai family was facing such a dire predicament.
That rare earth mine was the lifeblood of the Zhou family, and also a crucial strategic reserve. How could such a mine fall under the control of foreign capital?
Zhou Sinian shook his head in disbelief. He looked up at Bai Leitian and said angrily, “That’s impossible! If such a major upheaval had occurred in my Zhou family, why wouldn’t I know about it?”
Bai Leitian burst into laughter upon hearing this. He shook his head and looked at Zhou Sinian as if he were an idiot. “Zhou Sinian, you’re too naive. The reason they didn’t tell you is simply to protect your life. This time, they want you to be an outsider, so you can develop well and later become the pillar of the Zhou family for its resurgence. Do you understand now?”
“They didn’t tell you to protect you. If they had, you would be in mortal danger, and your path to promotion would also be blocked.”
“It’s a pity! The Zhou family sacrificed so much for you, yet you don’t cherish it. You actually dare to publicly trouble my fiancée here. Don’t you think you’re despicable? Hahaha…”
Wu Yuqing, who was standing nearby, had been feeling very anxious. She was afraid Bai Leitian would come into the hall.
In reality, Wu Yuqing had used a lot of cunning to gain Bai Leitian’s favor, to become his girlfriend, and soon, the young mistress of the Bai family.
This time, she didn’t want to involve Bai Leitian in this matter. She didn’t want Bai Leitian to have any further entanglement with Liu Ran.
She also didn’t want Bai Leitian to see her “green tea” side.
But now, to her surprise, Bai Leitian had entered. What surprised Wu Yuqing even more was that Bai Leitian didn’t blame her at all. Instead, as soon as he arrived, he stood up for her.
He completely suppressed Zhou Sinian, a figure of such importance.
Wu Yuqing walked to Bai Leitian’s side. She leaned on his arm affectionately and then looked at Zhou Sinian with disgust. She said with a sweet smile, “Mr. Zhou, I told you before, be merciful when you can. Look now, it’s made me quite awkward. Having you lying on the ground feels like it’s all my fault.”
“I hope Mr. Zhou will reflect well and please don’t blame this humble woman anymore. Also, can the forged evidence you hold be destroyed? Please don’t use such flawed evidence to threaten me anymore.”
“Actually, everyone knows what’s going on. You’re using forged evidence against me, merely to take the opportunity to insult the Bai family. Unfortunately, you’re overestimating yourself, and your Zhou family has no backing to do such a thing.”
The entire hall was silent. Everyone watched this scene in quiet awe.
As for the so-called video evidence from Liao Meili, Wu Yuqing casually retrieved it and held it in her hand. She then nodded at Li Chenghui and said with a smile, “Principal Li, you can handle this mess from here on. I won’t be involved. Just deal with it impartially. Don’t show any leniency to those students who have made mistakes.”
Li Chenghui laughed heartily and quickly nodded, bowing to Bai Leitian and Wu Yuqing. He said, “Yes, yes, yes, I will definitely handle it impartially. We bid farewell to Young Master Bai and Miss Wu.”
Everyone in the hall watched this scene with anger but dared not speak. They all knew the situation had reversed. Zhou Sinian’s arrival brought new evidence, which could have overturned the verdict for Liu Ran and given her justice.
But now, with Bai Leitian’s arrival, everything had changed.
Even though they knew Liu Ran was wronged, these people were powerless. Even the famous Zhou Sinian, the “heaven” of Qingzhou City, was slapped and kicked down by Bai Leitian’s servant. If such a prominent figure could not argue with Bai Leitian, then these people were even less capable.
Bai Leitian didn’t care about right or wrong. With his hands behind his back, he walked side-by-side with Wu Yuqing, intending to descend the stage.
Just then, a figure walked towards them. It was Chen Yang.
Chen Yang frowned slightly. He then walked up to Bai Leitian, said nothing, raised his palm, and with a “slap,” directly struck Bai Leitian across the face.
The next moment, Bai Leitian’s body spun dozens of times in mid-air before landing heavily by the microphone dozens of meters away.