C4 A Strike to the Head!

He swung the bottle in his hand at Lee Junyi's head and brought it crashing down with force!

At that moment, the waiter snapped to attention, exclaiming in a panic, "Sir, that's another guest's wine."

The sound caused the two bodyguards to instinctively turn, but their reaction came too late.

The sharp crack of the bottle resounded through the corridor, wine splattering in all directions.

Lee Junyi's screams, akin to those of a slaughtered pig, followed.

The abrupt scare caused Lin Zhiqing's eyes to widen, and the spray of wine helped sober her slightly.

Confused, Lin Zhiqing glanced at the contorted figure of Lee Junyi in agony, then at the furious Zhang Chen, and felt overwhelmed.

She was too drunk to comprehend Lee Junyi's words to her.

But she had clearly seen Zhang Chen's violent outburst.

Lin Zhiqing's face instantly chilled as she bellowed, "Zhang Chen! Have you lost your mind?"

Her raging fury boiled down to that single accusation.

She pointed at Zhang Chen, shaking with rage.

The Lin family's hopes, and her own future, hinged on this contract!

Her entire family was anticipating her triumphant news.

Lin Zhiqing bit down hard on her teeth, a wave of despair washing over her.

All was ruined by Zhang Chen's actions!

Zhang Chen, panting heavily, fixed his icy gaze on Lee Junyi.

It was then that the two bodyguards came to their senses.

"Young Master Lee!"

"You're asking for trouble!"

Enraged, one bodyguard charged at Lee Junyi, while the other made a beeline for Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen clenched his jaw and thrust the jagged remains of the bottle.

The bodyguard, startled, swiftly ducked to avoid Zhang Chen's strike.

He straightened up and launched a punch straight into Zhang Chen's chest!

Caught off-guard and slightly inebriated, Zhang Chen absorbed the blow.

The mix of pain and alcohol sent Zhang Chen into a frenzy.

"You hit me?"

Gritting through the pain, Zhang Chen seized the bodyguard's arm, and with his bottle, he stabbed down viciously.

The bodyguard's eyes bulged in shock; he hadn't anticipated Zhang Chen's desperate ferocity.

He tried to retract his hand, but it was already too late.

A scream of agony pierced the air as the bodyguard's arm gushed blood.

Onlookers immediately sported expressions of shock.

Even Lin Zhiqing looked on in bewilderment, as though she no longer recognized Zhang Chen.

Meanwhile, Lee Junyi managed to stand with the bodyguard's assistance, wiping away the blend of red wine and blood from his head. He swayed, then burst into wild laughter. "You dare to hit me?"

Lin Zhiqing was utterly dumbfounded. She stepped forward, faltering. "Young Master Lee, it's not what it seems. Please, let me explain."

But before she could finish, Lee Junyi cut her off sharply. "Get away from me!"

With a dismissive gesture, he sent her stumbling back into the wall with a thud.

Zhang Chen clutched his chest, a glint of icy resolve in his eyes.

Lee Junyi bellowed with rage, "Someone get over here and help me! If I don't make you pay with your life today, then I'm not a Lee!"

His bodyguard hastily pulled out a phone and stepped aside.

Tension hung heavy in the air.

The crowd grew, and Su Mang emerged, flanked by her bodyguards.

Her brother had been humiliated?

Witnessing the corridor confrontation, Su Mang's eyes blazed with fury. She signaled to her nine bodyguards, and they advanced.

Zhang Chen caught sight of her and his heart skipped a beat. He gave Su Mang a pleading look.

If Su Mang got involved, the situation would spiral out of control, leaving Zhang Chen with no chance to clarify.

Su Mang paused, her resolve wavering.

Though furious, she sensed that Zhang Chen had a plan and, seeing no immediate danger, decided not to rush in.

Zhang Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

Lee Junyi's fury subsided somewhat, but the multitude of staring eyes made it difficult for him to save face.

"Zhang Chen, I'm giving you one last chance. Kneel and apologize to me, crawl under my crotch, and I might just let you live," Lee Junyi taunted, a cruel smirk playing on his lips and his eyes gleaming with malice.

Zhang Chen rolled his eyes and muttered under his breath, "Moron."

"You..." Lee Junyi's anger flared anew, his hand shaking with fury as he reached out!

Lee Junyi had hoped to salvage some dignity, but to his surprise, Zhang Chen showed him no respect at all.

Desperation filled Lin Zhiqing's eyes, which flickered with intense anxiety.

Despite the situation's gravity, Zhang Chen continued to feign ignorance.

Lin Zhiqing may have despised Zhang Chen, but she couldn't bear the thought of him dying there.

After a tense pause, Lee Junyi spoke with a dark tone, "I offered you an escape, yet you chose death!"

"Fine, you've brought this upon yourself!"

"Unless I tear you limb from limb today, my hatred will not be quelled!"

No sooner had Lee Junyi's words faded than a rush of footsteps approached, stirring the crowd once more.

Five imposing men emerged from the throng, exuding a menacing aura.

A spark of excitement flickered in Lee Junyi's eyes as he raised an eyebrow.

Zhang Chen's brow furrowed.

If push came to shove, he would have no choice but to call on Third Sister.

Lin Zhiqing's eyes widened at the sight of the formidable men; these were individuals even she dared not provoke.

All hope seemed lost.

Despair was all that remained in Lin Zhiqing's heart.

Stepping forward to meet the newcomer, Lee Junyi said with palpable excitement, "Qiang, you've finally arrived! I need your help today!"

"Young Master Lee, there's no need for formalities. We're on Mr. Hwa's turf; it's only right to show you some courtesy," came the chilling reply.

Hearing this, Lee Junyi's tension melted away.

Turning back to Zhang Chen with a taunting look, he sneered, "You really thought you could cross me, kid? Next time, be smarter."

With that, Lee Junyi burst into laughter and stepped aside.

The five burly men bared their arms, rolled up their sleeves, and advanced with purpose.

A wave of oppressive force filled the air.

Suddenly, all eyes, full of scorn, turned to Zhang Chen.