A few people in the bar were stunned by Wang Yue's gaze. It was cold and angry, and they were so intimidated that they didn't dare move for a moment.
Of course, it was also possible that fighting would cost too much, and they knew they were in the wrong. They simply didn't want to pick a fight with someone who was willing to go all out.
Wang Yue saw their hesitation and stayed where he was. Only after Zhou Linlin helped Ye Ruting out of the bar did he follow, without sparing the others another glance.
Once outside, he heard Ye Ruting sobbing as she said, "What kind of lousy place is this? There are thugs like that in the bar, and nobody does anything? Are they picking on me because I'm from out of town?"
Zhou Linlin was blunt by nature. She sounded displeased as she replied, "There are thugs everywhere. You just happened to run into some. By the way, how did you get so drunk? At least you're still clearheaded. If they'd taken you away, it would've been over."
Her words reminded Ye Ruting of what had upset her that day. She protested, "I was in a bad mood! Am I not allowed to drink?"
Seeing Ye Ruting cry her eyes out, Wang Yue figured she'd been rejected by Xie Duoxi. He said dismissively, "A beta like Xie Duoxi probably doesn't like women who are too aggressive. Maybe he likes passive, demure girls better. They make him feel more secure."
Ye Ruting reacted as if he'd lit a fuse. She shouted at Wang Yue, "What do you mean, 'feel more secure'? Are you saying I'm insecure?"
Of course, Wang Yue wasn't going to argue with a drunk. He knew he couldn't provoke her right now, and