Chapter 6813
Please have mercy!
With a "bang," Ma Mengmeng crashed heavily onto the cold, hard marble floor several meters away.
The sound sent a shiver down the spines of everyone present.
Her meticulously styled hair was disheveled, like a tangled mess spread across her face and the ground; half of her cheek swelled up at a visible speed, revealing a clear purplish-red handprint, which was like an ugly mark etched on her face; her mouth was instantly torn open, and blood mixed with saliva flowed down, dripping onto her gorgeous clothes, forming glaring red flowers.
Her ears were ringing, as if countless bees were buzzing around them; stars were flashing before her eyes, blurring her vision; her mind went blank, as if she had been stunned by the sudden slap, and for a moment she didn't know where she was or what had happened.
Senseless!
I was completely dumbfounded!
The feeling was like a clear sky suddenly being split open by a thunderbolt, plunging the whole world into chaos and darkness, leaving her completely unable to think or react.
From childhood to adulthood, Ma Mengmeng has grown up as if she were bathed in a sweet jar.
In her memory, her father never even said a harsh word to her, let alone beat her.
She has always been the apple of her family's eye and the lifeblood of Ma Zhenxiong.
Her father's eyes were always full of tenderness and doting when he looked at her, as if she were the most precious treasure in the world, and he could not tolerate the slightest damage to her.
Anything delicious or fun to eat at home was always brought to her first; whatever she wanted, all she had to do was act cute or throw a little tantrum, and her father would do everything he could to satisfy her.
She was like a princess on a high pedestal, enjoying endless pampering and privileges, and had never tasted the bitterness of being hurt or rejected.
But today, right here in front of everyone, under the bright lights of the jewelry store, with so many onlookers around, her father actually slapped her away without any mercy for what she considered a "poor boy"?!
The loud "smack" still seemed to echo in her ears, making them ache; the enormous impact made her feel like her body wasn't her own anymore, like a light feather being mercilessly tossed into the air before crashing heavily to the ground.
Overwhelmed by immense humiliation and disbelief, she was instantly engulfed like a surging tide.
For a moment, she even forgot to cry, and just covered her face blankly. The burning pain spread from her cheeks throughout her body, making her clearly aware that this was not a dream.
She stared blankly at the "father" who had suddenly become completely unfamiliar. At this moment, his eyes were filled with fear and madness, and all the gentleness and love of the past were gone.
That gaze was like a sharp knife, piercing straight into her heart, making her feel incredibly alienated and afraid.
"You talk too much!"
"You fucking blind man!!" Ma Zhenxiong's eyes were bloodshot, as if they had been stained with blood. Like a wild beast driven to the brink of despair, he had lost all reason and restraint.
He pointed at Ma Mengmeng on the ground, his body trembling violently with anger and fear, roaring and spitting everywhere with his shouts.
The sound was sharp and piercing, as if it could penetrate the ceiling of the entire jewelry store.
"Do you know you almost killed me?!"
They killed my whole family!
Do you even know who you've offended?! It's someone even General Manager Liu has to bow down and respectfully address as 'Sir'!
"They're the kind of beings who could wipe our family out with a flick of their fingers!!" His voice trembled violently with extreme fear and lingering dread, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth, tinged with the metallic taste of blood.
The cold look in Xiao Chen's eyes and the serious and resolute attitude of Liu Jianming kept flashing through his mind. He knew that this time, the Ma family had really gotten into big trouble, and if they were not careful, they might be doomed.
All of this was because of their ignorant daughter. Her arrogance and disdain for others had led them into such a desperate situation.
Thinking of this, his anger and fear intensified, and he wished he could rush up again and teach this arrogant daughter a lesson.
After yelling at his daughter, the ferocious look on Ma Zhenxiong's face, as if it had been blown away by a gust of wind, vanished without a trace.
The speed of the transformation was astonishing, like the face-changing act in Sichuan opera.
One moment he was glaring angrily and roaring like thunder, the next he was filled with the most humble and obsequious expression, as if he had become a completely different person.
He slowly crawled towards Xiao Chen again, his movements cautious, as if afraid of disturbing the distinguished person before him.
His forehead was pressed firmly against the cold floor, the chill of which penetrated his skin and pierced his bones, but it was far less intense than the awe he felt for Xiao Chen.
His voice was choked with sobs, filled with extreme fawning and pleading, like an abandoned dog wagging its tail and begging its owner: "Mr. Xiao!"
Mr. Xiao!
It was I, Ma Zhenxiong, who was blind and failed to recognize a great person like you!
It is my fault for not raising my daughter properly. I spoiled her too much and raised such an arrogant and ignorant brat!
She's like a mad dog, biting people indiscriminately. She offended someone as esteemed as you; she deserves to die a thousand deaths!
You are a magnanimous person, and your belly can hold a boat. Please... please have mercy on us, father and daughter, and forgive us this time!
When I get back, I'll definitely teach her a lesson, break her legs, and make sure she can never go out and cause trouble again. I'll lock her up and discipline her properly so she'll know her place!
"Please have mercy, Mr. Xiao..." As he spoke, he couldn't help but kowtow again, each kowtow solid and loud in the quiet jewelry store.
Before long, his forehead was red and swollen, and even a little blood seeped out, but he was completely unaware and continued to kowtow. His groveling and begging appearance was completely different from that of a wealthy man in the ancient city. He was just a pitiful wretch who would do anything to survive.
Xiao Chen watched the whole farce with a blank expression, his eyes as indifferent as if he were watching ants fight.
In his eyes, Ma Mengmeng's arrogance and Ma Zhenxiong's humility were like fleeting clouds, unable to stir even the slightest ripple in his heart.
He wasn't one to meddle in other people's business. Today, he had only come to eat barbecue and enjoy the simple pleasures of everyday life, but he was inexplicably dragged into this mess.
Ma Mengmeng, relying on her family's power, acted recklessly at the barbecue restaurant, even implicating the innocent owner, causing her to suffer this undeserved misfortune. This made him somewhat impatient.
He tilted his head slightly and glanced at the proprietress standing there, her cheeks swollen, blood trickling from her mouth, and high-heeled stomp marks on her calves. (End of Chapter)