C48 After the Matter Was Settled the Small Fry Panicked

Yan Guanglee had just given Yan Zhuang a beating right after Lin Dong had left. It was a deliberate show for Lin Dong. Guanglee's motive for assaulting Zhuang was to pacify Lin Dong, in hopes of dissipating any resentment toward Hongmei Disco and himself. Maybe, by leaving a positive impression, Lin Dong would even bring his friends there to spend money in the future. Lin Dong couldn't argue with Guanglee's reasoning. After all, Zhuang had brought it upon himself by repeatedly provoking and challenging Guanglee. Getting thrashed could serve as a lasting lesson for him.

"Hey, wait up, young man!" Tian Meihui called out from the group of girls, hurrying after Lin Dong as he walked away. Catching up to him, she struck what she believed to be her most charming pose and said, "Hey there, let me accompany you. I find this place bothersome too!"

Lin Dong paused. Tian Meihui had just defended him against some boys, which had improved his opinion of her; he saw her as a decent girl. However, he preferred to be alone. With a smile, he replied, "No thanks, I'm pretty tired and would like some quiet time to myself. Maybe we can hang out some other time."

"Ah? Sure, sure!" Tian Meihui was elated by this unexpected surge of happiness and joyfully agreed. She had been eager to grow closer to Lin Dong. Although she couldn't get closer just yet, Lin Dong's lack of aversion to her was a promising sign. The saying goes that even the most patient man can be worn down by persistent attention from a woman. With perseverance, who could predict whether she might succeed in the future? With this thought, Tian Meihui's spirits soared even higher, and she refrained from further pressing Lin Dong.

Ma Chenchen approached Lin Dong at that moment, saying, "I'm really sorry, Lin Dong. Had I known, I wouldn't have asked you to come today."

Lin Dong dismissed her concern with a wave of his hand, "It's alright. I wasn't bothered much. I'll be heading out now. Liu and the others will be here soon; please host them for me and let them know I had to leave early."

"Oh, okay," Ma Chenchen replied, her tone tinged with disappointment. She had hoped Lin Dong would stay, but given the circumstances, his departure would avoid further complications. She made no attempt to detain him.

Lin Dong departed, and the room fell silent.

Yan Guanglee ceased his assault, having kept a watchful eye on Lin Dong. Once Lin Dong had left, there was no longer any reason to continue the violence.

Yan Zhuang, being his cousin, was spared the worst of it, but he still looked worse for wear. Covered in footprints and with a snotty tissue stuck to his face, he was a sorry sight indeed.

Wang Chengxin and his loyal friends had already taken their leave.

Tian Meihui and Ma Chenchen, along with a few of their close girlfriends, had gone off to enjoy some drinks.

Yan Guanglee left Yan Zhuang behind to ponder his actions.

Alone, Yan Zhuang was overwhelmed with a bitter sense of injustice. His cousin, whom he deeply respected, had struck him, and all for an outsider like Lin Dong, which pained him deeply.

His anger was seething. A ruffian by nature, he had only temporarily submitted after Yan Guanglee's beating. Once Yan Guanglee stopped, Yan Zhuang directed all his resentment towards Lin Dong.

Seeing Lin Dong leave without a scratch, while he himself was battered and bruised, was intolerable. He wouldn't stand for it.

Spotting a bottle discarded near the table, rage surged within Yan Zhuang. Seizing the bottle, he charged, intent on giving Lin Dong a piece of his mind.

With Tian Meihui and Ma Chenchen gone and Yan Guanglee out of sight, he was eager to see how Lin Dong would defend himself.

Fueled by hatred, he bolted from the Hongmei Disco, hot on Lin Dong's heels.

Lin Dong stepped out into the night.

Approaching the Pagani Huayran parked near the entrance, he pressed the unlock button.

"Beep, beep!"

The sports car responded, its dazzling laser matrix headlights flashing, piercing the darkness.

Yan Zhuang, bottle in hand, witnessed the scene, his vicious expression morphing into one of utter astonishment.

There it was—the Pagani Huayran!

The ultimate race car!

A multimillion-dollar luxury vehicle!

Wave after wave of astonishing revelations surged through his mind, leaving him with eyes wide in disbelief!

It was true—Lin Dong was the owner of the Pagani Huayran sports car, and his key was legitimate!

Yan Zhuang had dared to lay hands on Lin Dong. Even after being intercepted by Yan Guanglee, his stubbornness persisted, and he was intent on seeking revenge.

Oh my God!

What have I gotten myself into!?

Yan Zhuang finally grasped the gravity of the situation and whom he had crossed.

He could only watch as Lin Dong climbed into the vehicle. Accompanied by the engine's howl, the Pagani Huayran peeled out of the Hongmei Disco parking lot and vanished into the distance.

Yan Zhuang, leaning against the door frame, slid down to the ground, his back soaked with sweat.

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