Is this Tian Xiao?
The helpful, kind Tian Xiao who graduated with them?
Two punches, and Chong's cheek swelled up again!
Even the most vulnerable parts are being avoided!
What kind of lewd words are these?
The group seemed to be getting to know the real Tian Xiao for the first time, staring him up and down, their eyes nearly bulging out.
Li Ying was also stunned.
This was his third time meeting Tian Xiao.
The first time they met was in the afternoon, when Tian Xiao handed in his harvest at the Logistics Department. The 27,000 yuan worth of raw ore was so eye-catching that it made him particularly jealous.
This was also why, after learning about Tian Xiao's affair with Wang Jingyi, he didn't mention it to Wang Jingyi. Instead, he maintained a condescending attitude during his second meeting with Tian Xiao.
This third meeting was truly shocking.
A mere H2-level player pinned the H4-level Gao Chong to the ground and beat him up.
Tian Xiao's demeanor also transformed from that of an unknown, understated, and intimidating new miner to a brutish, stoic figure who trampled over Gao Chong.
And...
Tian Xiao actually knew Chen Wuling, and they seemed to be on good terms.
While others didn't know the details of the security team, Li Ying knew them well:
The security team was not only responsible for the security of the base and for dealing with the remaining ferocious beasts on the planet, but also for escorting the transport ships as they traveled back and forth. Each member was a ruthless warrior, experienced in battling ferocious beasts and insectoids, and their salaries and authority surpassed his.
Just then, another group of people approached with heavy steps.
The leader was none other than Luo Fei, the head of the security team.
"What happened?"
Luo Fei pushed aside the others, his eyes sharply scanning the situation inside the private room.
Tian Xiao finally stopped and threw Gao Chong, his face covered in blood, to the side.
Chen Wuling briefly recounted the events.
Wang Jingyi and the others listened intently.
Zhu Xiaotian had been drugged, and her last text message was to Tianxiao.
No wonder Tianxiao showed up so timely.
The men and women present bowed their heads in shame.
As a friend, they had failed to take good care of Zhu Xiaotian, nearly causing her harm...
Wang Jingyi rushed into the private room:
"Xiaotian!"
"Are you okay?"
"Wake up."
Luo Fei walked in.
Glancing at Gao Chong, who even his parents couldn't recognize, he reached out and pressed the back of Zhu Xiaotian's neck.
Wow!
Zhu Xiaotian spat out a large mouthful of wine-stained filth, her eyes blurring open.
Wang Jingyi, her voice choking with tears, pulled Zhu Xiaotian into her arms, "Xiaotian, you scared me to death."
Zhu Xiaotian woke up and saw Wang Jingyi and the others in the box. A wave of relief washed over her. She ignored Wang Jingyi, nodded weakly to Tian Xiao, and uttered with difficulty, "Thank you, thank you, Tian Xiao."
"Team Leader, what should we do with this scumbag?"
Chen Wuling addressed Luo Fei respectfully in front of outsiders.
"Take him to the Security Department for detention. Collect the witness statements and the surveillance evidence here. Next time we return, hand him over to the judicial authorities for conviction."
Li Ying's face darkened.
Luo Fei's words sealed Gao Chong's fate.
Although he had no direct involvement in this incident, Gao Chong was, after all, a friend he had introduced. Wang Jingyi and her friends looked at him with increased caution, a touch of resentment and suspicion.
Yes.
He lost both the wife and the army.
The nine-layer cake had cost him a fortune.
Li Ying was inexpressibly depressed.
He could only blame Gao Chong for his incompetence, for leaving a flaw. Now, his reputation was ruined and he was destined for jail!
Luo Fei's men busied themselves taking photos and evidence, and then took Gao Chong, Zhu Xiaotian, Wang Jingyi, and Tian Xiao away.
The birthday party ended prematurely.
The group sighed with emotion:
"I didn't expect Gao Chong to be such a person..."
"A gentleman but a beast!"
"Thank goodness Tian Xiao arrived in time."
"Otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous."
"..."
The group arrived at the security department. Chen Wuling and the others changed into their work uniforms. They handled the matter in a businesslike manner, collecting all the testimonies and extracting the ingredients of the drug from Zhu Xiaotian's system.
The witnesses and physical evidence were irrefutable.
Wang Jingyi stayed by Zhu Xiaotian's side.
Gao Chong was locked up in a dark cell, awaiting transfer.
Chen Wuling smiled broadly at Tian Xiao, saying, "You're in luck, kid! Boss Luo just applied for a company bonus for helping others, and it's approved. They're giving you 50,000 yuan. Remember to treat us."
"This is all thanks to Brother Chen's help. Here's how. When the bonus comes in, I'll treat everyone to a nice meal!"
"I was just kidding, and you took it seriously."
Chen Wuling smiled and waved her hand.
"We still have some follow-up matters to take care of here. You should go back first. Oh, and remember to hand over tomorrow."
Tian Xiao gestured understanding and left the security department.
"Tian Xiao."
At the door, he ran into Zhu Xiaotian and Wang Jingyi. Li Ying was also there.
Wang Jingyi was the first to stand up.
"Thank you so much for coming just in time."
Tian Xiao ignored her, staring at Zhu Xiaotian. He said,
"I told you to be careful about Gao Chong. He's not a good person, and yet you fell for him. Be careful. You might not always be so lucky... Okay, let's go."
Having said what he needed to say, Tian Xiao turned and left.
Zhu Xiaotian's tears of grievance immediately rolled down.
After regaining consciousness, she still felt terrified when she thought back on what happened.
She was truly grateful to Tian Xiao for showing up just in time.
She was also grateful for that text message.
If she hadn't been so careful, that message for help might not have been sent. Like the other victims, she would have lost everything, unconscious, and even the chip butler would have been unable to protect her.
Wang Jingyi felt even more aggrieved.
How could she have known that her own birthday party would almost get her best friend into trouble?
She took the initiative to thank Tian Xiao, who completely ignored her.
"Alright."
"Nothing's wrong is the best news!"
"It's getting late. Jingyi, stay with Xiao Tian and get some rest. Try to get over it as soon as possible."
Li Ying wasn't ready to give up on Wang Jingyi yet.
Little did she know, Wang Jingyi had already mentally sentenced him to death.
Li Ying knew exactly what kind of person Gao Chong was.
Li Ying had specifically introduced Gao Chong to her best friend, and she was inextricably linked to this matter.
While Wang Jingyi wanted to hang out with someone high up in the world, she was definitely not someone with such ulterior motives.
"Team Leader Li, please go back first. I'll walk Xiao Tian."
Wang Jingyi's tone was repulsive.
Li Ying was completely disappointed.
"Jingyi, I had no idea Gao Chong was that kind of person. I swear on my honor."
Wang Jingyi and Zhu Xiaotian had already turned and gone back to their own apartment building.
Zhu Xiaotian entered her room and turned to Wang Jingyi, saying,
"You should go back too. I need some peace and quiet."
"Xiaotian."
Wang Jingyi felt so wronged that tears were almost falling. "I know I was wrong today. I shouldn't have introduced that beast Gao Chong to you, and I didn't take good care of you. I was truly wrong. Please forgive me just this once."