A sudden cry jolted Yang Yi out of his deep memories.

He focused his gaze and was horrified to see what was happening on the stage. Zhou Feng's kick was swift, and although Shen Xue tried to dodge, her cheongsam hindered her movements.

Bang!

Zhou Feng's kick landed directly on Shen Xue's abdomen, knocking her to the ground.

Shen Xue's face turned pale as she slowly stood up, clutching her abdomen in visible pain.

"You're asking for death!"

Yang Yi's fury exploded. He had understood Shen Xue's intentions the moment she hid the glass shard and confronted Zhou Feng. Having been missing for over five years, he had always felt guilty towards Shen Xue for not fulfilling his responsibilities as a father and husband. Now, seeing Zhou Feng daring to lay a hand on her drove him nearly mad with rage.

He crouched to cradle Tian Tian in his arms and, with a powerful push, charged towards the stage like a cannonball.

"Hehehe... come on! Come at me!"

Zhou Feng roared.

Yang Yi abruptly halted, his eyes brimming with murderous intent.

Zhou Feng had grabbed the glass shard and held it against Shen Xue's neck!

Seeing the red mark already forming on her smooth, snow-white neck, Yang Yi dared not move, fearing Zhou Feng might actually harm her. If that happened, he would regret it for the rest of his life.

"Hahahahaha! Come on, keep going! Aren't you tough? Come at me! Why aren't you moving? Hahahaha!" Zhou Feng laughed maniacally, taunting Yang Yi mercilessly.

His face twisted with excitement, making him look truly insane.

The crowd below the stage instinctively backed away. Watching Zhou Feng's crazed behavior, they seemed to recall the rumors.

Zhou Feng was a fool!

But from what they were witnessing, Zhou Feng wasn't just a fool—he was a complete lunatic!

"Go, break his limbs! I want to deal with him slowly! Hahahaha!" Zhou Feng ordered loudly.

Immediately, the Zhou family's bodyguards approached, sneering maliciously. They weren't in any hurry, taking pleasure in the scene.

On stage, Shen Xue, witnessing all this, began to cry in anguish. With a face full of regret, she pleaded, "Go, go, Yang Yi! Take our daughter and leave, don't worry about me, just go!"

Hearing Shen Xue's desperate voice and seeing her pale yet beautiful face, Yang Yi felt as if his heart was being torn apart. In her eyes, he saw her love for their daughter and the reflection of the Shen Xue he once knew.

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She still loves me!

At that moment, Yang Yi was certain—Shen Xue still loved him.

Understanding this brought a gentle smile to his face, as the turmoil in his heart found resolution.

He had never planned to leave, and now, he was even more determined to stay.

"I'm sorry, Xue'er. I'm late," Yang Yi said softly, looking at Shen Xue.

Hearing this, Shen Xue was momentarily stunned, but in the next instant, her tears flowed even more freely. However, she smiled—a smile so sorrowful, so helpless.

"Too late," Shen Xue murmured.

"Mommy!"

Suddenly, the glimmer of hope Shen Xue had lost resurfaced at the sound of a cry. She turned to look at the little figure.

Tian Tian, held tightly in Yang Yi's arms, was also crying pitifully, reaching out her small hands toward Shen Xue and sobbing, "Mommy, Mommy, Tian Tian wants Mommy, wuwu!"

Yang Yi's heart ached at Tian Tian's cries. He held her closer, gently soothing her back. "It's okay, sweetheart. Mommy will be back soon. Trust Daddy, no one will hurt you."

"Oh? No one can hurt you? Hehehe, how terrifying! I'm so scared! Hahahaha!" On stage, Zhou Feng, his face twisted with madness, gripped Shen Xue's hair with one hand and the glass shard with the other, laughing maniacally.

"Stop!"

Suddenly, Zhou Feng commanded the approaching bodyguards to halt. Grinning maliciously, he looked at Yang Yi and said, "Isn't this fun? Come on, I'll give you a chance. Make a move, and I'll slit her throat! Want to try?"

"Scared? Hehe, too bad. Do you know what I'll do to this b*tch? Hehe, I'll take her back and have my fun. I've got lots of tricks up my sleeve! When I’m done with her, I'll sell her to a brothel. Hehe, I'll make sure she serves clients every day. Angry? Want to kill me? Come on, hehe, come on!"

Zhou Feng's crazed voice echoed throughout the venue. Everyone present was convinced that Zhou Feng was insane!

Many in the crowd turned their attention to Madam Du, who represented the Shen family. If Zhou Feng really carried out his threats, it would be a huge disgrace for the Shen family!

Under so many scrutinizing eyes, even Madam Du, who had hoped for a fight between Yang Yi and the Zhou family, had to intervene. She stepped forward, her face dark with anger, and shouted, "Zhou Feng, what do you mean by this! Do you think the Shen family will stand for it?"

No matter what, she had to act now. Otherwise, whether the Zhou family killed Yang Yi or Yang Yi defeated them—though she never believed Yang Yi could win—her attitude had to be clear.

Sure enough, after her outburst, the expressions of some wealthy businesspeople associated with the Shen family relaxed. They didn’t want to do business with a family that showed no backbone; it would be too risky.

However, Zhou Feng didn’t even glance at Madam Du. He remained fixated on Yang Yi, reveling in the situation. This was the game he enjoyed most—turning friends, lovers, and family against each other under his threats and manipulations. He never tired of such games, no matter how many times he played them!

Not only did Zhou Feng ignore her, but even the Zhou family head on stage watched with indifference, not acknowledging Madam Du at all.

The Shen family? Hah! What did their reputation matter? The Zhou family had planned to disgrace the Shen family today, even if nothing had happened. Making Shen Xue kneel and serve tea earlier was just the beginning.

The Zhou family had long been eyeing the Shen family for a takeover, and today was just an appetizer.

Even Zhou Feng's wife, Xu Yanran, merely glanced at Madam Du with disdain, making it clear she had no respect for the Shen family.

Many in the crowd began to understand what was happening, glancing between Madam Du and the Zhou family.

At that moment, in the midst of the chaos, Yang Yi suddenly laughed.

"Hahahaha!"

Yang Yi’s laughter was hearty and bold. He looked sharply at Zhou Feng and then, in a voice as firm as a judge delivering a sentence, declared, "Kneel before me, and I’ll let the Zhou family keep their bodies intact."