C14 Lee Zihao and Wu Tiancheng

"Esteemed guest?" Zhang Ze gave Chen Feng a brief glance before speaking with an icy tone, "I don't care who you think you are! If you dare harm my sister today, I'll make sure you regret it by breaking your legs!"

Wu Tiancheng's anger flared instantly. As one of the most influential figures in Jiangbei, he was unaccustomed to such disrespect. His rage erupted as he bellowed, "You insolent brat! How dare you speak to me in such a manner! You should inquire about the status I, Wu Tiancheng, hold in Jiangbei!"

On hearing Wu Tiancheng's name, the onlookers gasped in shock.

"Is that really Wu Tiancheng, the chairman of Rising Sky Group? What's he doing in our Tianfeng City?"

"Good heavens! This situation has escalated quickly! I've heard Wu Tiancheng wields considerable power in Jiangbei. He's even connected with numerous Devil Domain Experts. Remember when he was just starting out and a mob boss harassed him? The very next day, that mob boss was found dead in his bed!"

"I know of it too! Wu Tiancheng has ties with both the underworld and the government; no one dares cross him!"

"It looks like it's game over for that brother and sister today!"

Wu Tiancheng, pointing directly at Zhang Ze's nose with a look of sheer arrogance, declared, "I have no intention of spoiling my distinguished guest's mood over such a trivial issue today! Pick up that Consumption Card from the ground and scram! Rest assured, I'll have your sister safely returned to you tomorrow."

A bystander whispered to Zhang Ze, "Brother, there's no point in resisting. Just take the money and go. You're out of your depth with this one."

"Exactly. Let your sister spend the night with them, and you'll both be spared any trouble. Otherwise, I fear your chances tonight are looking grim."

Zhang Ze's eyes fell to the silver Consumption Card on the ground. With a stoop, he picked it up.

"There you go!" Wu Tiancheng's face twisted into a sneer. He had encountered plenty of young men like Zhang Ze before—seemingly tough on the outside but easily cowed. A little intimidation was all it took to make them cower in fear.

"You think you can buy my sister with just a Consumption Card?" Zhang Ze applied a bit of force, and the metal card immediately twisted out of shape!

With a flick of his wrist, Zhang Ze sent the card spinning towards Wu Tiancheng!

Wu Tiancheng, terrified, quickly shielded his face. After a tense moment, realizing nothing had struck him, he opened his eyes to find Chen Feng beside him, effortlessly catching the metal card midair.

Zhang Ze narrowed his eyes. He hadn't used his full strength, but his throw was lightning-fast, too quick for the average person to react to.

Yet, Chen Feng had easily snatched the card from the air, a clear sign he was no ordinary man.

"Damn it! Break this kid's legs!" Wu Tiancheng, red with humiliation, kicked over the table in front of the sofa in a fit of rage.

The four black-suited bodyguards with Wu Tiancheng charged at Zhang Ze. The onlookers, sensing the escalation, scattered in panic, not wanting to get caught in the fray.

Just then, a voice cut through the chaos from the edge of the crowd, "What's happening here? Everyone, stop!"

The crowd parted to reveal a tall, stunning woman in a black qipao, accompanied by a suit-clad man in his fifties.

Upon seeing the woman, Lu Panpan exclaimed, "Sister Chiang!"

Sister Chiang gave a nod to Lu Panpan and approached Wu Tiancheng with a smile. "Mr. Wu, what's got you so worked up?"

Wu Tiancheng, eyebrows arched in fury, retorted, "That girl from your establishment has no sense of decorum! I asked her to have a drink with my guest, and she refused!"

"And that's not all. She called her brother for backup! That punk is her brother, and he had the nerve to throw something at my face, nearly disfiguring me! Damn it! Since when does Wu Tiancheng tolerate such disrespect?"

Sister Chiang's brow creased with concern. She was well aware of Wu Tiancheng's formidable reputation. Yet, seeing Zhang Feng's forlorn state tugged at her heartstrings; she couldn't stomach the thought of sacrificing the young girl.

"What's the trouble here?" interjected the fifty-year-old man who had been standing nearby. Stepping forward, he addressed Wu Tiancheng, "Ah, Mr. Wu, remember me? I'm Lee Zihao from Mountain and River Corporation."

"Lee Zihao?" Wu Tiancheng paused briefly before it clicked—Cloud Cauldron Club was Lee Zihao's venture, so his presence here wasn't unexpected.

Lee Zihao and Wu Tiancheng shared a history of bad blood. Lee had once aimed to make his mark in Jiangbei by investing heavily in land for a grand entertainment venue. Wu, however, had thwarted those plans, costing Lee over a billion yuan and turning them into sworn enemies.

Seeing Wu at his club was a shock for Lee. Wu had his own entertainment empire in Jiangbei, with venues to rival Cloud Cauldron Club. What brought him to Tianfeng City all of a sudden? And who was the blond man with him, apparently Wu's guest?

"Boss Lee, it's been a while. Three years ago, you boldly declared on Jiangbei TV that you'd build a massive entertainment complex. But you've been silent on that project ever since," Wu said with a sneer. "I guess you slunk back to your hometown, tail tucked?"

Lee's expression darkened at the taunt, but he kept his cool. "The past is the past. Mr. Wu, what brings you to Tianfeng City for fun? Don't you have your own high-end clubs in Jiangbei?"

Wu shrugged nonchalantly. "I'm looking into some business opportunities in Tianfeng, so naturally, I need to get to know the place."

Lee's heart skipped a beat. Wu was a formidable opponent, and Lee felt outmatched. If Wu was serious about doing business in Tianfeng, with his underhanded tactics, Lee feared he wouldn't stand a chance.

"You've crossed the line! Trying to muscle in on my turf?" Lee's patience snapped. Tianfeng was his domain; he'd built his business and network here. He wouldn't stand for Wu's interference.

Lee Zihao spoke with an icy tone, "Mr. Wu, I have no issue with you conducting business in Tianfeng City, but you must not take advantage of its citizens. Today, I ask that for my sake, you refrain from causing trouble for these siblings. They've suffered enough already."

Zhang Ze cast a sidelong glance at Lee Zihao upon hearing his words. It was uncommon to find someone with wealth, influence, and a compassionate heart. Zhang Ze doubted Lee Zihao's intentions to genuinely help; there had to be an ulterior motive.

His suspicions were on point. Lee Zihao didn't truly care about the welfare of Zhang Ze and his sister. If anyone other than Wu Tiancheng had shown up today, Lee Zihao wouldn't have bothered to bring up the issue.

But Lee Zihao saw an opportunity in his rivalry with Wu Tiancheng. He aimed to ignite the moral outrage of the local residents of Tianfeng City by leveraging the plight of Zhang Ze and his sister, hoping to turn them against Wu Tiancheng.

Regardless of whether his plan would succeed, Lee Zihao's actions had the potential to tarnish Wu Tiancheng's reputation among the people of Tianfeng City.