A few days later.
A group of college students gathered in a VIP room in a bar downtown. Inside, young men and women mingled, exchanging flirting and occasionally lewd jokes at each other.
Some of them were bold enough to make out, but no one paid attention to them as they were too busy with their own things.
Among them, there was one man who shone brighter than the rest. He wore expensive items from luxury brands from head to toe as he sat leisurely with two girls in both arms like he owned the place.
"Man, Xi Min owned the prettiest girls again! Why is his fortune so good? He was born rich and good-looking. No girls would pay attention to us when he is here." One of the guys who sat on the corner sulked to his friend.
"His life is enviable indeed, but Xi Min is ruthless. Do you remember that kid who is always bullied?"
"You mean that gloomy kid who always draws by himself in the corner? What of him?"
"Haven't you heard the rumor yet? Apparently, that kid committed suicide by jumping from the tall building. Everyone said that it's because Xi Min drove him to the corner!"
"What?! That's very messed up. The guy doesn't look like he is remorseful, though. I pity that kid for becoming his target."
"Xi Min was born with a silver spoon, anyway. Why would he know what remorse is when everyone taught him that he never did any wrong before?"
Amid the loud music and chattering, Xi Min could still hear their conversation clearly. He planned to unwind by coming here, but these people just had to say something that worsened his mood.
Xi Min coldly glared at them before raising his hand. The room fell silent as though they recognized his order.
"Both of you. Who are you again? Did I invite you to come here?"
Both guys were flustered when Xi Min suddenly talked to them. They didn't expect him to have such a good hearing. One of them nudged the other, prompting the latter to answer fawningly, "Xi Min, what are you talking about? Didn't we get along just fine before this? If we offend you in a way, we are sorry."
Xi Min sneered. "You seem very eager to talk badly about me just now. I kindly let you join my party, and you have the gall to spread wrong rumors in front of my face? Or what, do you want to be that next kid?"
The two guys went pale at his threat. Xi Min was famous for his ruthlessness, but no one ever dared to talk back at him because he was rich and came from an influential family.
Thinking about Dai Shenqiang's end, one could already imagine just how cruel he was in bullying him.
"Xi Min, we didn't mean to say anything bad about you!"
"Yeah! We know that the Dai Shenqiang guy is the one who is in the wrong for going against you!"
Looking at their panicked faces made Xi Min smile in satisfaction. He liked it when people groveled before him for mercy.
Xi Min was the type that liked to trample the weak to boost his ego. His mood has been terrible lately because of Dai Shenqiang.
Why did he have to die like that and give a bitter taste to everyone's mouth? If he wanted to die badly, he should've done that quietly. By doing that, was he trying to announce his grievance to the world? As if anyone cares about nobody like him.
But it didn't matter much to him because many people could always replace him.
"You'd better watch your mouth from now on, lest you end up like that guy. Who was his name again? I didn't even remember him."
Xi Min laughed viciously, filling the silent room, which was soon followed by the others. For them, as long as they were on Xi Min's side, they were invincible!
"Come to think of it, that guy is very lame down to his end. I mean, come on! Man can't even take jokes and decide to make everything personal. But I guess that's understandable. How can a joke understand himself? Hahaha!"
"I am actually sad that he died so soon. Even though he is lame and dirt poor, his face is pretty nice."
"That guy is your type? I don't know you are into a slave-master play. Except for that, I can't see what's good in him!"
"Xi Min is very generous to invite him to every party, but the guy didn't even know how to thank you. The least he could do is entertain us!"
"Ahaha! Do you remember when we forced him to entertain male guests? He is trembling like a sissy! That one is so hilarious!"
"I still have the recording. What about if we watch it together on his first death anniversary?"
Xi Min felt much lighter, hearing that no one seemed to mind Dai Shenqiang's death so much.
That was right. Dai Shenqiang was the one that chose to die on his own accord. He didn't do anything wrong. Who told him to be so weak? A guy like that was better off dead from the beginning.
Xi Min kissed the cheek of the slender and sweet-scented girl beside him and wanted to indulge more when the door was banged open.
CRASH!!!
Yelps of surprise could be heard from every corner of the room. Their eyes bulged out in shock, watching how the door was now hanging pitifully from its hinge, ready to break anytime.
No one dared to speak as their gazes were glued to a certain figure standing at the door.
He was a tall man who wore a black windbreaker with a hellish charm. When he walked in, it was as if the air froze, causing a chill to run down their spine.
Even when he said nothing, his entrance was simply too overbearing. No one dared to open their mouth carelessly.
This guy looked like he came here to kill someone, making them nervous. His sharp and cold eyes closely scrutinized the room, like he was trying to find someone among the crowd, causing them to hold their breath.
They wished whoever offended this man could just stand forward and beg for an apology. The pressure he exuded was no joke!
After drawing a blank for several moments, Xi Min finally woke up from his stupor. With a furious expression, he stood haughtily before pointing his finger at him. "Who are you? This is a VIP room, and only those I acknowledged can enter! I will call security to drag you out of here!"
Dai Zhiqiang raised his brows before scanning the guy in front of him. One look and he could immediately tell that this one was the boss here, based on his high and mighty attitude.
"Are you the one who bullied my brother?"
"Ah?" Xi Min stared at him incredulously before shrugging. "So you come here to settle some grudge. If yes, then you should obediently stay in line. I was always chased by random family members of my 'toy,' so you needed to wait for your turn. Just make this quick. How much do you want?"
Influenced by Xi Min's confidence, the others began to relax too. As long as they had Xi Min, they would always get away with anything, just like before. They got nothing to fear!
These people liked to act like they were on a higher moral ground and asked for justice for their family members, but when money was slapped to their faces, they would prostrate before Xi Min and beg for more.
Some of the more daring ones even shouted. "Besides, whose brother are you? Xi Min has so many toys he couldn't possibly spare a brain cell for a brother of the low class like you!"
"Xi Min, he just broke the door! You are too kind to even give some money to this brute."
Xi Min raised his hand, and they immediately ceased their shouting. It was like he was a king giving a command to his soldiers.
Then, he smiled condescendingly at Dai Zhiqiang.
"You are here for compensation, right? Name your price, and I'll give it to you. I'm in a pretty good mood tonight, so if you apologize while kneeling before me, I might even consider giving you a bonus."