11: After the younger one was beaten, the older one came.

Tang Jifeng kicked the pretty boy with just one foot, sending him curling up on the ground, unable to get up.

"Motherfucker~~~

Zhang Yunhua, since when is it your turn to show off in front of me, Tang Jifeng?

Is my friend someone you can gossip about recklessly?

Just a pretty boy, don't think writing a few lousy songs gives you the courage to talk nonsense in front of me.

Little Bastard~~

Believe it or not, I'll have you floating in the Huangpu River tomorrow."

"Tang Four, you bastard! My little sister must have been blind to marry a violent warlord like you!"

Su Pu stepped forward to help Zhang Yunhua up while angrily scolding.

Tang Jifeng exuded an overwhelming aura, looking down at Zhang Yunhua's furious eyes and spitting contemptuously.

"If you're not convinced, let's settle it. Someone like you, Zhang Yunhua, I can take on ten."

The entire restaurant fell silent, with no one daring to provoke his wrath.

"Tang Four, quite the imposing presence."

Amidst the crisp sound of high heels tapping the floor, a middle-aged couple elegantly entered the restaurant.

The man was dashing and extremely handsome, not at all an exaggeration to say he resembled Pan An.

The woman had plain looks, but her presence was exceptionally powerful.

Seeing the two, especially the woman, Tang Jifeng immediately reined in his aura and instinctively stepped back two paces.

He bowed slightly and called out, "Teacher, Madam~~"

After some deduction, Lu Fan roughly knew who these two were.

The newcomers were the infamous Traitor couple of the Republic of China, the notorious Wang Jingwei and Zhu Lichen.

Zhang Yunhua, who had just been lying on the ground unable to get up, saw the two and immediately channeled his inner actor, putting on a masterful performance.

Clutching his stomach, he struggled to rise, enduring intense pain as he staggered forward: "Aunt, Uncle,"

The expression, the grievance, the injuries, the agony—

He perfectly captured the demeanor of a bullied victim, worthy of an Oscar-winning performance.

Faced with such exquisite acting, Zhu Lichen frowned and sternly reprimanded:

"What are you groaning about, man up! What happened? Explain clearly!"

With someone backing him, Zhang Yunhua immediately lodged a complaint: "Tang Four and his friend were making lewd jokes and being loud in the restaurant.

Su Pu couldn't stand it and went over to argue, only to end up infuriated.

I went to comfort her and got beaten up directly."

He played down the serious parts with masterful skill.

It seemed the basic skills of a Traitor were passed down through family tradition.

Lu Fan couldn't help but snort: "Tch~~"

"What's that expression? Wasn't this whole mess caused by your foul mouth?

Everyone in the restaurant heard your frivolous remarks."

His forceful, stern questioning showed no signs of being severely beaten or injured.

Lu Fan didn't indulge the hypocrite's words at all: "Hmph~~

You conveniently leave out anything unfavorable to you, but you're quite skilled at shifting blame!"

"This friend seems to have something to add to my nephew's account. Feel free to speak your mind; freedom of speech is allowed."

Polite, gentle yet authoritative, Wang Jingwei of the Republic of China displayed great magnanimity.

Lu Fan smiled slightly at Old Wang.

"I wonder how you, sir, interpret your nephew saying we're birds of a feather, a turtle looking for a turtle?"

Between Tang Jifeng and Old Wang, there was a teacher-student bond, making some words hard to say.

Between himself and Old Wang, there was only national righteousness left; facing a Traitor head-on was perfectly justified.

"Yunhua~~"

Wang Jingwei narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Zhang Yunhua as he inquired.

"Uncle, you know me, don't you?

How could I lack decorum like some people in such a setting? If you don't believe me, ask the others."

Zhang Yunhua guiltily avoided Old Wang's intense scrutiny, looking toward the other people in the restaurant.

He was confident that, with the restaurant music covering it up, no one else could have heard his muttered remarks.

"We saw the conflict, but we really didn't hear anything about turtles looking for turtles or birds of a feather."

"They barely said a few words; we didn't hear Mr. Zhang insult anyone."

Once someone spoke up, the others who had been watching chimed in agreement.

"I didn't hear such words."

"Neither did I."

"I believe in Mr. Zhang's character; he wouldn't say such vulgar things."

With everyone speaking in unison, Zhang Yunhua lifted his head and shot a piercing, accusatory glance at the two.

This was turning into a full-blown drama with a plot. Lu Fan furrowed his brow.

He could see it now.

Those who had just spoken were fence-sitters, spouting nonsense to curry favor.

After all, Wang Jingwei was currently the head of the Executive Yuan of the Republic of China.

Zhu Lichen stepped forward slowly, sternly demanding accountability: "I don't care who you are or what background you have.

Apologize and compensate my nephew immediately, or you won't leave this restaurant."

Damn, the big bad wolf is barking now.

I'm not going to indulge you.

Just as Lu Fan was about to move, Tang Jifeng stepped forward first, approaching with a soft, gentle tone to make his stance known.

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry!

Madam, I'll cover the medical expenses.

You know how I am—usually careless, and I lost my temper this time.

Teacher, I'll bring gifts to apologize at your home another day."

"You~ you, what should I say to you! You're a married man now; be more steady!

Stop associating with unsavory characters; be more mindful.

No need to come apologize in person,

just remember to bring your family over for a simple meal when you have time."

Wang Jingwei patted Tang Jifeng's shoulder with apparent affection, offering earnest advice.

Turning around, he looked at Zhang Yunhua: "Jifeng has apologized, so let's drop the matter!"

"Alright, Uncle."

Zhang Yunhua agreed outwardly, but a flash of malice gleamed in his eyes.

Walking over to Zhu Lichen, he casually stirred up trouble.

"Aunt, look at the instigator acting like nothing happened, completely disregarding your words."

Faced with the provocation, Zhu Lichen narrowed her eyes, frustrated at his weakness: "If you can't handle Tang Four, fine,

but you can't even deal with this nobody?

Regain the face you lost yourself."

This old woman was tough as nails.

With Zhu Lichen backing him, Zhang Yunhua's arrogance soared to the heavens.

In an instant, he felt capable, standing tall.

Striding confidently up to Lu Fan, he sneered triumphantly: "Without Tang Four protecting you, let's see what you are.

Mess with me, and I'll make you..."

"Slap~~"

Lu Fan raised his hand and delivered a hard slap.

Too much talk. Don't you know villains die from talking too much?

Then, feeling it wasn't enough, he backhanded him with another heavy slap.

Alternating sides, he made Zhang Yunhua dizzy, fully experiencing what it meant to have force evenly distributed.

Lu Fan extended his Dragon Claw, grabbing Zhang Yunhua by the collar, his gaze sharp and fierce as an iron-willed aura burst forth.

The chilling killing intent directly terrified Zhang Yunhua, making him tremble.

For a moment, the entire restaurant was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone gaped, staring in disbelief at the scene, each one petrified on the spot.

Beating up a relative of the highest authority right in front of him, seemingly in the wrong to begin with.

Such arrogance, such recklessness.

Is there no justice? Is there no law?

"Stop! Let go of Yunhua!"

Wang Jingwei's cold command broke the silence.

Zhu Lichen angrily shouted even louder: "Seize him! Seize this murderer!"

A group of well-trained men in black swiftly rushed into the restaurant, heading straight for Lu Fan.