The theater.
More and more people were watching the play. Song Xi's face was filled with anger, "If you don't let go, I'll call him!"
Shen Heping's movements faltered, but then he thought this was an opportunity, and became even more anxious than her, "Okay, hurry up and call him!"
Song Xi hadn't expected him to be so shameless. She had been blind that day.
She picked up her phone, and under Shen Heping's expectant gaze, she said coldly, "Hello, is this 110..."
"You dare call the police!"
Shen Heping panicked and shoved her away.
His eyes were fierce, completely devoid of his previous gentleness. A few seconds later, he began to feign sympathy again, "Xi'er, if it weren't for me, you wouldn't have met him at Weiyin. Just help me out, I'm truly desperate!"
Weiyin?
Yi Xiaoling became instantly vigilant. Why would she go to a place like that?
Song Xi had long seen through Shen Heping's true colors and wasn't falling for his act at all. She even played along, her tone regretful, "Mr. Shen, I really can't help you."
Shen Heping was furious, "Song Xi! Who do you think you are? You're just a plaything in the hands of the rich! You weren't so strong when you drank with me before, and now you're putting on airs. Bah!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire venue erupted in an uproar. The information in his words was enough for the school forum to gossip for three days and three nights.
Song Xi's face gradually turned pale.
Just then, the door was kicked open. Zhang Qi strode in, looking furious. Amidst the shocked gasps of the crowd, he threw a punch.
"Bang—"
With astonishing force, Shen Heping was slammed to the ground.
Zhang Qi, his face dark, strode over him and walked to Song Xi, raising his hand to slap her.
Slap—
"Bitch, how dare you cheat on me!"
Song Xi stumbled from the blow, her cheek rapidly swelling and reddening.
Zhang Qi gave the surrounding people a chilling glance, "What are you looking at! Get lost!"
As he spoke, everyone scattered like birds and beasts. Only Yi Xiaoling remained, of course, she wouldn't miss such a good show, she wished she could film it with her phone.
Zhang Qi ignored her, grabbed Song Xi by the neck, and said menacingly, "I've really spoiled you! You pretend to be so proper in front of me, never letting me touch you! And then you hook up with this kind of trash. What kind of person do you take me, Zhang Qi, for! Someone you can play around with!"
"It's not..."
Song Xi's voice grew increasingly desperate. She kept hitting his arm, but it was useless. She could only feel the pain little by little. Finally, her eyes went black, and she lost consciousness.
Song Xi felt like she was dying, but her chest felt like someone was pressing on it. Various sounds echoed in her ears, giving her a headache. Suddenly, an electric current surged through her body, and she trembled all over.
"Plop, plop, plop..."
...
Upon waking, Song Xi looked at the hospital facilities, feeling as if it were a dream.
Her neck hurt, and even a slight turn made her wince.
She couldn't believe she was still alive. Before she could savor the joy of escaping death, she heard a noise outside the door and faintly heard Zhang Qi's voice.
Her face turned pale, but curiosity got the better of her, so she tiptoed off the bed.
"Kneel."
A cold voice came from the crack in the door, and Song Xi's heart skipped a beat.
Zhang Qi glanced around, looking reluctant, "Uncle..."
"Kneel!"
At his command, Zhang Qi dared not disobey and knelt down with a "thump."
"If a student hadn't called the police, you would have caused a major disaster!"
"The person isn't dead..." Zhang Qi mumbled softly.
Lou Yuming immediately kicked him, "You never learn! How could the Zhang family produce a good-for-nothing like you!"
Zhang Qi fell to the ground, clutching his chest and grimacing.
"Get up!"
Zhang Qi pouted, looking defiant.
Lou Yuming's gaze sharpened. He ordered Yao Yiming to bring over the dirty water from the cleaning cart and placed it in front of him.
Zhang Qi hadn't realized what was about to happen and said, "Uncle, that's enough. Let's go home..."
Before he could finish speaking, his head was forcefully plunged into the bucket of water.
"Gurgle... Gurgle..."
Seeing this, Song Xi was greatly alarmed. Her arm accidentally brushed against a cup, and it fell to the ground with her.