Mr. Jun, Master Zi Requests Your Presence!

The sudden shout drew every eye in the room toward the stairs.

The newcomers were Ke JiusI, the third of the roommates, and Sister Yun, the owner of the Blue Night Charm bar. Behind them came Jun Wangchen's two other roommates, the eldest and the second.

Having already learned what had happened from the eldest and second roommates, Ke JiusI hurried up to Brother Kai and discreetly handed him a bank card containing ten thousand yuan. With an ingratiating smile, he said, "Brother Kai, he's my buddy. This is his first time at a bar, and he doesn't know how things work in your world. Could you let him off for my sake?"

"So he's a friend of Young Master Ke. All right, since you've asked, I'll do you this favor and let the matter slide. Have your buddy apologize to my woman, and we'll call it settled." At the sight of Ke JiusI and the bank card, Brother Kai's brow relaxed, and he gave a faint smile.

He was quite fond of Ke JiusI. Though the young man wasn't extraordinarily wealthy, he was hardly short of money. Most importantly, he understood the advantages and pitfalls of a society built on personal connections and knew how to handle things tactfully.

Eighty percent of the credit for the Blue Night Charm bar's current popularity belonged to Ke JiusI and his clever mind.

Ke JiusI and the others silently breathed a sigh of relief. They quickly looked at Jun Wangchen, signaling for him to apologize and speak politely.

To their surprise, Jun Wangchen remained utterly unyielding. "She was clearly in the wrong first. Why should I apologize?"

At those words, the entire bar fell deathly silent again.

Everyone thought Jun Wangchen was an idiot—an idiot of the highest order.

A simple apology could have resolved everything, yet Jun Wangchen had thrown their goodwill back in their faces and added fuel to the fire. He was unbelievably stupid.

Ke JiusI and the others hadn't expected Jun Wangchen to say that either. Their expressions changed drastically. They were about to speak when Brother Kai crushed out his cigarette, his smile freezing as his eyes suddenly narrowed.

"Kid, do you know how many people like you I beat to death every year?"

"And?" Jun Wangchen looked perfectly calm—so calm that he hardly seemed like someone his age.

Brother Kai paused, a cold glint flashing through his eyes, then suddenly burst out laughing. "Hahaha! Very good. You're the boldest person I've ever met!"

His laughter sounded jarring in the silence. On the surface, everything seemed calm, but everyone knew his towering rage was on the verge of erupting.

Brother Kai's twenty or thirty men exchanged uneasy glances.

Honestly, in the three years they had worked for him, they had never seen a young punk dare provoke him like this.

Xiao Honghua picked up a glass of red wine and sipped it without a care. As far as she was concerned, Jun Wangchen had no idea how to appreciate a favor.

Ke JiusI had been willing to spend money to resolve this for him, yet he had still dared to say something like that. Given Brother Kai's temper, Jun Wangchen probably wouldn't leave the Blue Night Charm in one piece today.

"Fourth's a complete lunatic!" The eldest and second roommates silently cursed Jun Wangchen's recklessness, then looked toward Ke JiusI, urging him to help.

Ke JiusI felt utterly helpless. If Jun Wangchen hadn't said that, things would have been fine. But now Brother Kai was thoroughly enraged. Speaking up for Jun Wangchen again would only drag Ke JiusI into the mess.

Sister Yun, the bar owner, had an even worse headache. She had never expected Ke JiusI's friend to be so stubborn—so stubborn that he seemed to have no regard for his own life.

Couldn't Jun Wangchen see Brother Kai's twenty or thirty men holding iron bars?

The male waiter took another step back, suddenly feeling grateful.

He was grateful he hadn't continued pleading for Kang Lele. Otherwise, with the way Jun Wangchen was talking, even he would have been dragged into utter ruin.

Kang Lele grew increasingly pale. Sweat streamed down her forehead, and her body began to tremble.

She didn't understand what Jun Wangchen was relying on, but she understood one thing: their situation had become perilous in the extreme.

Had she known things would turn out like this, she would rather have eaten the shredded squid and fish slices off the floor.

Jun Wangchen himself remained calm and composed, showing none of the panic one might expect from a twenty-year-old.

In truth, he wasn't afraid at all. The moment Brother Kai had entered, he had used Divine Calculations to read his own fortune. The result showed that not only would he be fine, but great luck would also come his way.

Given how accurately Divine Calculations had predicted events the previous night, it certainly wouldn't be wrong. That was the real reason he dared stand up to Brother Kai!

After a minute of silence, with every eye fixed on him, Brother Kai lit another cigarette. He took a drag, then waved a hand and ordered coldly, "Break all four limbs and throw him in the river to feed the fish!"

Ke JiusI's expression changed dramatically, and he hurriedly spoke up. "Brother Kai, could you—"

"Anyone who says another word for this brat gets chopped up too." Brother Kai's cold shout frightened Ke JiusI into immediately shutting his mouth.

Fourth, oh, Fourth, you're usually so sharp. How could you be this stupid today? The eldest and second roommates were frantic, but there was nothing they could do. They could only watch as Brother Kai's twenty or thirty men raised their weapons and surrounded Jun Wangchen and Kang Lele.

Everyone else shook their heads, sighs rising one after another.

But before Brother Kai's men could attack, a group of men in black Zhongshan suits suddenly entered the bar. Everyone blocking the entrance was forcibly shoved aside.

Brother Kai had just taken a drag of his cigarette and hadn't even had time to turn around when the burly, thick-browed man leading them shoved him to the floor, sending him sprawling flat on his back.

"Fuck your mother! What bastard—B-B-Brother Eight?" Brother Kai scrambled awkwardly to his feet, ready to unleash a torrent of curses. But once he saw who had arrived, he jolted in shock.

Brother Eight was one of Master Zi's top enforcers. He had taken bullets for Master Zi several times and was known as Master Zi's shield. An immensely powerful fighter, he was a ruthless man who could take on a hundred opponents alone.

"Liu Kai?" The thick-browed man swept a detached glance over Brother Kai, his voice icy. "What, do you have a problem with me coming here?"

"No, no, no! You've misunderstood, Brother Eight. It's an honor to have you here. How could I possibly have a problem?" Brother Kai couldn't help shivering and hastily waved his hands. He looked nothing like his earlier imposing self, his tone positively ingratiating.

Everyone was stunned by the sight.

"Who's this Brother Eight? Why does Brother Kai look so scared of him?"

"I remember now! Master Zi has two top enforcers, and one of them is called Brother Eight!"

"Holy shit, someone like him actually came to the Blue Night Charm? Does that mean Master Zi's here too?"

Murmurs rose all around. Even those who didn't understand the situation now had a rough idea that someone formidable had arrived.

Ke JiusI and the others felt their hearts sink again. Brother Kai alone was enough of a headache, and now Brother Eight, a man of even higher standing, had appeared. Were they really going to kill Jun Wangchen?

"Yun, bring Brother Eight your best liquor right away!" Liu Kai ignored the chatter and gave Sister Yun a meaningful look, which she immediately understood. Then he stooped beside the thick-browed man, his face full of flattery. "Brother Eight, aren't you always at Master Zi's side? What brings you here today?"

"What does that have to do with you?" The thick-browed man glanced at Liu Kai, his voice still icy.

Liu Kai's face filled with embarrassment. Had it been anyone else, he would have started cursing long ago. But this man was one of Master Zi's top enforcers, while Liu Kai was merely a small fry among the many people who worked for Master Zi. There was no comparison.

Ignoring Liu Kai, the thick-browed man took his phone from his pocket and pulled up a picture. After looking at it, he began scanning the entire bar.

Everyone lowered their heads wherever his gaze passed, afraid to meet his eyes. After all, someone who could frighten even Brother Kai was far beyond anyone they could afford to offend.

Suddenly, the thick-browed man's gaze landed on Jun Wangchen, a slender young man with finely chiseled features. Notably, even under his scrutiny, the young man stood tall, his face carrying a hint of composure without the slightest trace of fear.

After staring at Jun Wangchen for a few seconds, the thick-browed man was about to move on to someone else when he abruptly froze. He looked back at Jun Wangchen, checked the picture, then looked at him again, finally confirming that he was the person in the photo.

"Boys, we found him!" Putting the photo away, the thick-browed man pointed at Jun Wangchen and addressed the men in black Zhongshan suits behind him.

Every eye in the room settled on Jun Wangchen, their expressions shifting uncertainly.

"How many people has this brat offended? Even Brother Eight is here to make trouble for him?" Beside Liu Kai, Xiao Honghua's eye twitched. She thought Jun Wangchen was quite a bold character, daring to offend absolutely anyone.

Liu Kai didn't care. He wanted Jun Wangchen dead anyway. Now that the brat had offended Brother Eight, he would probably die even more miserably, saving Liu Kai the trouble of doing it himself.

The eldest and second roommates lost all hope. They truly couldn't understand it. Jun Wangchen hadn't done anything these past few days, so how had he provoked such a powerful figure?

"Fourth, I'm sorry. I really can't help you this time." Looking at the calm-faced Jun Wangchen, Ke JiusI sighed, feeling miserable.

A friend who had shared their dorm room for three years was about to suffer at the hands of a whole gang. Anyone would have felt terrible watching it happen.

Sister Yun no longer wanted to say anything. She had never seen a young man so capable of stirring up trouble.

The male waiter nearby shuddered and took another step back, nearly disappearing into the crowd as he did everything he could to distance himself from Jun Wangchen and Kang Lele.

Kang Lele fell into utter despair, swaying on her feet. Had Jun Wangchen not supported her, she would have collapsed to the floor.

Yet just as everyone in the room thought Jun Wangchen was finished, the thick-browed man walked respectfully up to him. With one hand behind his back, he bowed at a ninety-degree angle and announced loudly, "Mr. Jun, Master Zi requests your presence!"

The men in black Zhongshan suits beside him all cupped their fists and bowed, shouting respectfully, "Mr. Jun, Master Zi requests your presence!"

Their voices rang out in unison, deafening as thunder and crashing through the room like a mighty wave, leaving everyone frozen in place...