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"Heh, wasn't Young Master Zhao crying and shouting that he wanted to cripple me? You've changed your mind so quickly?"

Ye Bai smiled faintly, then looked at Xiang Xinyi, the bar manager who had rushed over after hearing the commotion, and instructed her: "Close today. All customers in the bar will have their drinks for free. If you ordered drinks but didn't finish them, you can take them with you."

"Yes, yes, Xiao Xiang, you should hurry up and close up shop. I've booked the whole place today, and I'll pay for everything!"

Zhao Wuyai nodded quickly. For him, the fewer people in the scene, the better.

Otherwise, if word got out that the eldest son of the Zhao family chickened out in front of the adopted son of the Ye family, he would have no face to continue in the elite circles of Jingzhou.

Soon, the number of people in the bar decreased by more than half.

Apart from Ye Bai and his group, all the other guests left.

Even Ye Xuanyuan, who was lying unconscious on the ground, was taken to a nearby hospital by two security guards sent by Xiang Xinyi.

The young master of the Ye family was bleeding continuously, and Xiang Xinyi was very worried that he would die in the bar.

Xiang Ziming and Shen Caiwei also took the opportunity to slip away. After witnessing Ye Bai's terrifying combat power, even Cao Yuanhu, the second young master of the governor's mansion, did not want to get involved in this mess, so they certainly dared not get involved.

Anyway, with Cao Yuanhu's connection, they weren't worried that Zhao Wuyai would blame them afterward.

"Alright, now that everyone's gone, Ye Bai, just name your price!"

Zhao Wuyai took out a cigar, lit it, and hid his face in the smoke.

Now that things have come to this, he has no choice but to accept his fate.

Even if it comes at a price, we have to get through this hurdle first.

Otherwise, if Ye Bai were to beat him up in public, he would completely lose face.

Anyway, a wise man doesn't fight a losing battle. Once today is over, he can take revenge however he wants.

This time it was due to incorrect intelligence; next time he will be more cautious.

"As the saying goes, courtesy demands reciprocity. Since you wanted to cripple me before, then..."

Ye Bai spoke calmly, but before he could finish, Zheng Wushuang suddenly interrupted, "Brother Ye, may we speak in private?"

A strange light flashed in Ye Bai's eyes. He pondered for a moment, then nodded and looked at Mi Zizhen, instructing, "Keep an eye on him. If he dares to run, beat him to death."

Although Mi Zizhen was powerless against the Zhao family's bodyguards, dealing with a pampered young master like Zhao Wuyai was no problem for her.

"Don't worry, Master, he can't get away! I said it!"

Mi Zizhen nodded emphatically, glaring at Zhao Wuyai through gritted teeth.

He's thick-skinned and tough, so getting a beating wouldn't be a big deal for him, especially since the Zhao family bodyguards didn't hit him too hard.

Being beaten in front of his own sister was still very embarrassing, which naturally made Mi Zizhen very unhappy with Zhao Wuyai.

"Brother Zheng, please speak frankly."

Ye Bai and Zheng Wushuang walked to the side and said with a smile.

Without a doubt, Zheng Wushuang was preparing to plead for Zhao Wuyai.

The elite circles in Jingzhou are only so big. Apart from those who are extremely at odds, like Li Fengyun and Cao Yuanhu, the relationships between the others are generally quite good.

We've been playing together since we were little, so even if we don't have the same childhood friendship anymore, we're still friends.

In particular, Zheng Wushuang holds a very high position among the scions of wealthy families, so he would naturally not act like a coward in the face of such a situation.

However, Ye Bai was not averse to this, because when the Zhao family bodyguards were about to attack him, he clearly saw that Zheng Wushuang had already stood up, obviously preparing to help.

Although with his strength he couldn't possibly ask anyone to lend a hand, it was still a rare gesture of goodwill.

These days, there are plenty of people who run away when trouble comes, but fewer and fewer people dare to actually step up when it comes to trouble.

"I think it's more worthwhile to extract more benefits from Zhao Wuyai than to cripple him."

"Although Zhao Wuyai is useless, King Yan of Zhao is very fond of this son. If something really happens, it could very well escalate into a direct conflict between the Qin and Zhao families..."

Zheng Wushuang nodded and, without hiding anything, began to speak.

After listening, Ye Bai remained silent for a moment, then asked noncommittally, "Brother Zheng, what benefits do you think I can gain from Zhao Wuyai?"

He was actually well aware of Zheng Wushuang's reminder.

The world of the wealthy is completely different from that of ordinary people.

Often, a single move can have far-reaching consequences, and it's impossible to solve problems solely through violence.

The younger generation is prone to fighting and infighting, and the heads of wealthy families usually turn a blind eye.

But if things really escalate, they will absolutely not ignore it.

Under normal circumstances, people tend to do things within limits, stopping when necessary.

Just like Li Fengyun and Cao Yuanhu, they fought each other for so many years, but in reality, neither of them ever really got the better of the other.

The two didn't even come to blows; at most, they sent out a few bodyguards for a duel.

However, Ye Bai's case is rather special.

Although he could be considered a member of a wealthy family, he was not one of them, and his status was not legitimate.

Neither the adopted son of the Ye family nor the son-in-law of the Qin family possesses legitimate blood from a wealthy family.

This is also why Zhao Wuyai dared to threaten Ye Bai, because he felt that no one would truly stand up for him.

Ye Bai himself didn't care about these things, and he wasn't afraid to confront anyone or any force.

But now he is no longer a lonely man without any ties; after marrying Qin Wanqing, he also has a family.

Especially since Old Madam Qin has been so good to him, he doesn't want to cause trouble for Qin Wanqing and the Qin family unless he has no other choice.

Unless an adversary emerges, he will wipe out their entire family to completely eliminate any potential threats.

But that's impossible. This is a society governed by the rule of law, not some remote mountain village.

Therefore, if the benefits offered by Zhao Wuyai are tempting, it is not unreasonable to let him go.

Even if the eldest son of the Zhao family finds someone extremely annoying, he can't just slap them to death.

The adult world, frankly speaking, is all about various transactions and compromises.

"Zhao Wuyai has some things that Wanqing desperately needs right now..."

Zheng Wushuang smiled mysteriously and gave a hint.

Ye Bai suddenly realized, and without hesitation, he took out his phone and called Qin Wanqing.

"Ye Bai, is there something you need?"

Qin Wanqing answered the call quickly, but her voice revealed an indescribable weariness.

Unfortunately, with the return of her third uncle, Qin Shengshui, her situation has become increasingly unfavorable.

In particular, she received news in the last two days that Qin Shengshui might be colluding with the Zhao family, hoping to use their power to become the president of the Qin Group.

Among the four powerful families in Jingzhou, the only one that can truly pose a threat to the Qin family is the Zhao family.

Qin Shengshui's actions were undoubtedly like seeking a tiger's skin.

This shows that Qin Laosan has begun to use any means necessary to achieve his goals.

Qin Wanqing hasn't figured out how to resolve this situation yet and is currently having a headache.

When she heard that Zhao Wuyai had fallen into Ye Bai's hands and that he was prepared to let Ye Bai set his own conditions, her beautiful eyes lit up and she became energetic!

"Wait a minute, let me give you a list..."