The night in South Beach, Miami was a whirlwind of lights, with the deafening beats of music pounding in the air. Zhou Jiajia was decked out in a custom - made Chanel evening gown, sporting ten - centimeter red - soled high heels. Bubbles fizzed in the champagne glass she held. Ye Long, dressed in a understated yet high - quality black shirt, stood behind her, hands in his pockets, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily.
"Are we leaving or not!" Zhou Jiajia spun around and shouted at Ye Long. The sea breeze tousled her cascading blond waves.
Ye Long slowly shook his head, his gaze still fixed on the distance.
"You!" Zhou Jiajia gritted her teeth in anger, her exquisitely shaped eyebrows knitted tightly.
Ye Long remained calm. "It's okay."
Zhou Jiajia clenched her fists so hard that her nails almost dug into her palms. If Ye Long hadn't just taught Zhang Tianfeng a lesson for stealing her spotlight, she would've already lashed out at him for his attitude. In Zhou Jiajia's eyes, Ye Long was being incredibly reckless. Zhang Tianfeng was notorious in Miami's rich - kid circles for being ruthless and vindictive. Zhou Jiajia didn't think for a second that Ye Long could handle her.
"Jiajia, they're coming!" Luo Yueliang's voice was filled with excitement as she pointed towards the other end of the beach.
Zhou Jiajia whipped around. A fleet of over a dozen souped - up sports cars came hurtling towards them like a pack of wild beasts. The tires screeched against the ground, billowing clouds of smoke. The ear - piercing sound of brakes instantly drowned out the music.
The cars screeched to a halt. Zhang Tianfeng leaped out, wearing a pair of diamond - encrusted Jimmy Choo heels. More than twenty rich kids trailed behind her. Their designer labels glistened under the lights, and some had cigars dangling from their lips, looking utterly arrogant.
"Beat this guy to a pulp!" Zhang Tianfeng pointed at Ye Long with her scarlet - nail - polished finger. The Botox on her face made her expression look extremely distorted.
Sun Kuang flicked the thick gold chain around his neck, bellowing at the top of his lungs, "Go!"
A group of people charged at Ye Long, snarling and ready to attack.
There was a flash of panic and anger in Zhou Jiajia's eyes. She gritted her teeth and shouted, "Charge!"
"Jiajia, look at them!" Luo Yueliang pointed at the side in horror. Zhou Jiajia turned her head and saw that the dozen or so friends who had been standing beside her were now hiding behind palm trees. Some were even crouching on the ground, looking petrified.
"You guys..." Zhou Jiajia couldn't believe that these people, who had always been so chummy with her, were being such cowards at the crucial moment.
Before she could think further, Sun Kuang had already reached Ye Long. Zhou Jiajia's face turned ashen. She hurriedly shouted, "Yueliang, come with me to save him!"
Just as they were about to rush forward, a blood - curdling scream pierced the night sky. Sun Kuang flew backward as if hit by a cannonball. Several people behind him were knocked down, sprawling in all directions.
Everyone was dumbfounded. Ye Long stood there, arms folded across his chest, as calm as a cucumber.
"Jiajia, what's going on?" Luo Yueliang looked at Zhou Jiajia in disbelief.
Zhou Jiajia's eyes darted back and forth between Sun Kuang and Ye Long, filled with confusion and shock.
Zhang Tianfeng also hadn't expected Ye Long to know martial arts. She growled viciously, "Go get your weapons!"
The crowd snapped out of it and retrieved baseball bats, stun guns, and nunchucks from their cars. Seeing this, Zhou Jiajia shouted desperately, "Stop!"
Everyone froze and looked at Zhou Jiajia.
Zhang Tianfeng shrieked, "Don't listen to her! Deal with this guy first! If Zhou Jiajia tries to stop us again, beat her up too! I'll take the blame!"
More than twenty people charged at Ye Long again.
"Damn it!" Zhou Jiajia was frantic. She rushed in front of Ye Long without hesitation, spreading her arms to block them.
"Jiajia, come back quickly!" Luo Yueliang shouted anxiously from behind.
A man with blue - dyed hair swung a baseball bat at Zhou Jiajia's head. Zhou Jiajia's eyes widened in horror. At the critical moment, Ye Long grabbed the baseball bat.
With a twist of his hand, Ye Long snatched the bat. He tossed it high into the air, spun it around, and brought it down hard on the blue - haired man's head.
"Ah..." The man let out a blood - curdling scream, clutching his head with both hands. Ye Long followed up with a slap across his face. The man flew several meters like a kite with a broken string and landed at Zhang Tianfeng's feet.
Zhang Tianfeng was so scared that she stumbled backward, nearly falling. The man lay on the ground, blood streaming from his head, staining his hair and clothes. Some of the more timid ones dropped their weapons in fright.
Zhang Tianfeng gritted her teeth and said malevolently, "Kid, you're tough! You two wait for me!"
"Let's go!" Zhang Tianfeng shouted to the others and turned to get into her car.
"Stop!" Ye Long suddenly spoke up. His voice was not loud, but it carried an irresistible authority.
Everyone stopped and looked at Ye Long.
Zhang Tianfeng sneered, "What? Regretting it? It's not too late to kneel down and beg for mercy now!"
Ye Long shook his head. "It's you who should kneel. You lost. According to our agreement, kneel down to Zhou Jiajia and call her sister!"
"You..." Zhang Tianfeng's face contorted in anger, and she trembled all over.
Zhou Jiajia was both surprised and delighted. She never expected that Ye Long was still bent on avenging her at this moment.
Ye Long picked up the baseball bat from the ground and walked towards Zhang Tianfeng step by step. As he approached, the crowd involuntarily backed away.
Ye Long said coldly, "We had an agreement. You lost, so you have to kneel down to Zhou Jiajia and call her sister. If you can't do it, you'll take a beating from this bat!"
Zhang Tianfeng took a few steps back and shouted defiantly, "How dare you! If you touch me, I'll make sure you can't stay in Miami!"
Ye Long stood in front of her, raising the baseball bat high. His eyes were as cold as ice. Zhang Tianfeng tried to act tough on the surface, but her legs were shaking uncontrollably.
Ye Long's expression darkened. He was about to swing the bat down.
"Don't!" Zhang Tianfeng's face turned ashen with fear. Her legs gave way, and she dropped to her knees.
"Sister Feng, you..." The people next to her looked disappointed. They couldn't believe that Zhang Tianfeng had caved in.
Zhang Tianfeng trembled all over and reluctantly called out, "Sister..."
A sense of pride swelled in Zhou Jiajia's heart. Years of grudges had finally been settled.
Luo Yueliang said triumphantly, "Zhang Tianfeng, listen up! From now on, stay out of my Jiajia sister's way!"
Zhang Tianfeng shot Luo Yueliang a venomous look but dared not say anything.
"You can go now." Ye Long said indifferently.
Two men stepped forward, helped Zhang Tianfeng up, and escorted her to the car. The dozen or so sports cars roared away and disappeared into the night.
"Jiajia, you're amazing! The old hag actually knelt down and called you sister!"
"She'll never be able to hold her head up in front of you again!"
"Jiajia, you rock!" The people who had hidden earlier now gathered around, flattering Zhou Jiajia.
Zhou Jiajia remembered their cowardice just now and felt a wave of disgust.
"Leave." Zhou Jiajia said coldly.
The group looked at each other, trying to explain.
"Scram!" Zhou Jiajia turned her back on them, not wanting to see them anymore.
Luo Yueliang saw this and said to the group, "You guys go back first. We'll contact you if there's anything."
The group left reluctantly.
Luo Yueliang checked her watch and said, "Jiajia, I have something to deal with at home. I have to go. Call me if anything happens."
Zhou Jiajia was reluctant to see her go but nodded anyway.
One by one, the cars drove away. The bustling South Beach gradually returned to calm. Zhou Jiajia turned and looked at Ye Long. Their eyes met.