Gao Zhonghai, though gradually being subdued by Song Qiao, seemed unconcerned.
A sinister grin spread across his face.
The bloodstains, coupled with his almost hysterical laughter, made him appear bizarre and terrifying.
In truth, he was merely filled with defiance.
He believed he was ambushed by Song Qiao, and with Gao Meng, a traitor, the outcome was dictated.
In short, it was never his fault.
He sneered, "Heh, fine. Since you want to know, I'll make you a ghost who understands. You've provoked at least three factions, and any one of them would take your life."
"Firstly, the Zheng family. You dared to cause trouble at my brother's engagement ceremony. This alone is enough to cost you your life!"
Song Qiao merely watched him coldly, saying nothing.
Gao Zhonghai continued, "You actually allowed Gao Meng to provoke Xu Chao. The Xu family will definitely not let you off!"
"Heh, the Xu family?" Song Qiao scoffed dismissively.
"And you dared to act here. Do you know where this is? The background of this hotel, Century Grand Hotel, you surely don't know.
But it's useless even if you know now. This hotel's backing is beyond your wildest imagination! In short, you're beyond saving!"
He finished.
Gao Zhonghai looked at Song Qiao as if he were already dead.
"Haha, if I can play even a small role in taking your life, I'd consider it worthwhile!"
He then deliberately flashed a bloody grin at Song Qiao.
Outside the crowd, Xu Chao, who was the center of attention elsewhere, let out a cold laugh.
He knew Gao Zhonghai was right; this brat was doomed, seeking his own destruction.
Perhaps even before Xu Wen could make a move, Song Qiao, having offended someone he absolutely couldn't afford to, would be dealt with directly.
However.
Xu Chao still wanted Xu Wen to come sooner.
He couldn't miss this opportunity, this chance to deal with the Song Qiao before him and gain some prestige.
Moreover, this wasn't just about showing off; it was about publicly humiliating the Gao, Zheng, and Guo families.
They couldn't handle something, and he could resolve it with just one person.
What did that prove? It proved that those three families were incompetent, and only their Xu family was truly capable.
Originally, he felt restless if he didn't stir up some trouble. Now, someone was stepping up, giving him a reason to act. Wasn't that perfect?
Meanwhile, among the onlookers around Song Qiao, many echoed the same sentiment.
"Indeed. This young man has offended three families. He's finished!"
"Hmph, he brought it upon himself. How dare he cause trouble at a banquet hosted by the Gao family? And hitting someone from the Xu family, isn't that asking for death!"
"Causing trouble at Century Hotel? You know the people from the capital are behind Century Hotel. Even if the hotel staff come after him, he won't be able to withstand it!"
"Heh, this is a sure death trap. Young people, not knowing the immensity of heaven and earth, dare to do anything. Now they've hit a stone wall!"
"..."
However, Song Qiao paid no heed to the surrounding discussions.
He looked at Gao Zhonghai, "Even if these families you mentioned are so powerful, so what? Do you want me to talk about the mistakes your Gao family has made?"
Gao Zhonghai merely grinned, laughing arrogantly.
"What mistakes has my Gao family made? Let me tell you, the Gao family is all-powerful in Modu. Whatever they do, it's never wrong!"
"Hmph, you truly see the Gao family as an insurmountable entity! Justice resides in the hearts of the people! Wrong is wrong, and right is right. Even an emperor doesn't dare claim to be entirely correct. What is your Gao family then?"
Just then, Gao Meng hurried forward and kicked Gao Zhonghai, "Where is that bitch Gao Run? Make her come out here!"
At that moment.
A voice came from behind them.
It was a sharp, female voice, "You little slut, you've really become lawless! I'm right here, see what you can do to me!"
Gao Meng turned her head and, through the crowd, immediately spotted Gao Run.
She was wearing a red dress, revealing a large expanse of snow-white cleavage.
Her makeup was exquisite, but paired with her shrill voice and malicious expression at that moment, she didn't appear noble at all, but rather like a shrew.
Beside her stood a middle-aged man with a square face, an imposing demeanor, and dressed in a suit.
Seeing Gao Run, Gao Meng's mind flashed to her father, and the tragedy of her family was inextricably linked to this woman.
The anger in her heart could no longer be suppressed. She took two quick steps forward and threw a fierce punch.
Her punch whistled through the air.
Faced with Gao Meng's fierce offensive, Gao Run's face turned pale with fright. It seemed she was bound to be injured.
Gao Meng herself didn't expect to succeed with a single blow.
It seemed this was retribution for this woman.
Her heart filled with joy.
However, the joy had barely begun to bloom on her face before it instantly froze.
Because her fist had been caught.
The force of her heavy punch, like a mud-soaked ox entering the sea, vanished without a trace.
Her fist felt as if it were grasped by iron claws.
The opponent's palm was hard and cold.
Gao Meng's heart constricted, and her expression changed drastically.
This was a master, an absolute master!
Her reaction was swift.
She flicked her arm, moving her wrist.
Simultaneously, her left hand lunged towards the opponent's face, attempting a strategic maneuver.
Unexpectedly, the opponent suddenly released her hand. Gao Meng, swayed by her own momentum, almost stumbled.
Fortunately, her reaction was quick. She used the momentum of her spin to dissipate the force, while retreating two steps, widening the distance.
She assumed a defensive posture, watching the middle-aged man with extreme vigilance.
After a moment, Gao Run, who had been panicked, finally calmed down.
She took a deep breath, a sarcastic smile appearing on her face as she mocked,
"Heh, you little slut, you're still coming to settle scores with me! With you, what qualifications do you have, and what abilities do you possess?"
Gao Meng had no intention of indulging her. Her expression was ice-cold, and her words were chilling, "What skills and abilities I have, you'll soon see! Don't worry, I will treat you well and show you my capabilities!"
Gao Run merely chuckled coldly, "Boasting shamelessly. You dare to cause trouble at Century Hotel! Let me tell you, you must pay the price today."
"You can kneel down and beg me for mercy. If you satisfy me, perhaps I'll intercede for you, and you'll suffer less; otherwise, you might find it hard even to die!"
Gao Meng looked at her as if she were an idiot.
After a long while, she responded with a single word: "Pah!"
Gao Run, however, was not angered.
A smile actually appeared on her face as she gestured to the middle-aged man beside her and said, "I forgot to introduce you, let you broaden your horizons. Originally, a little slut like you wouldn't have the chance to interact with such high-level figures."
"This is Mr. Cui Feng, the manager of the Modu branch of the Century Hotel Group!"