Top Soldier Pursued by a Beauty

Especially Ding Qin, Ding Lan, and Ding Jianguo looked rather awkward.

Just then, Ding Xingteng shot to his feet. Pointing at Zhao Dong, his face contorted with humiliated rage, he roared, "You... what nonsense are you spouting? Zhao Dong, get out of here! Stop spouting your crap!"

Zhao Dong offered a half-smile. "Uncle Ding, I have a prescription that can guarantee you'll be full of vim and vigor. Interested?"

"Get lost! You're full of it! I'm perfectly fine, so get out right now! Scram!" Ding Xingteng was so furious he felt his lungs might explode. Bringing this up at the dinner table was social suicide! It was a man's greatest pride, and Zhao Dong had just shattered it.

Ding Qin sneered from the side. "Zhao Dong, you're really getting addicted to this act today, aren't you? You dare slander my brother? If you've got the guts, why don't you tell me what's wrong with my body?"

Zhao Dong squinted at her and said coolly, "You're not physically ill. However, judging by the dark aura clouding your features, you've had relations with at least five men recently. These men don't seem like the reputable type, either, and you've been tainted by their corrupting energy."

Ding Qin's face flushed crimson with rage. "You're lying, Zhao Dong! You... you dare insult my honor!"

Zhao Dong said flatly, "You know better than anyone whether I'm insulting you or not."

Ding Qin froze. It's true... I have been with several managers and directors recently, all for the latest contract. But... how could Zhao Dong possibly know? Does he really possess some bizarre medical knowledge?

From the side, Ding Jianguo coughed twice. "Alright, Little Dong, let's drop it."

Zhao Dong smiled and said no more, turning back to drink with Ding Jianguo. The others, however, could no longer sit still. They stared at Zhao Dong, a mixture of shock and anger in their eyes.

Finally, Ding Xingteng couldn't hold back any longer. "Zhao Dong, get out of here right now! Oh, and take your fake wine with you! I don't want to see you again!" He couldn't stop himself from swearing.

Tian Fangmei added furiously, "That's right! Get back to your own private room and eat with your shady friends. You don't belong here, so get out!"

Zhao Dong frowned. "Shady friends? Auntie Tian, do you even know who they are?"

Tian Fangmei snapped, "I don't care who they are! Furthermore, this table is filled with fine delicacies. Who said you could eat any of it? Are you even worthy?"

Zhao Dong's frown was replaced by a sudden smile. "I'm not worthy? As I recall, this meal was on the house. Any idea why?"

Tian Fangmei was taken aback, then sneered, "Don't tell me you're going to claim this free meal is because of you."

Zhao Dong wiped his mouth and said calmly, "As a matter of fact, it is. The meal is complimentary because I cured the hotel owner's illness. Otherwise, this spread would have cost you tens of thousands, at least. So tell me, how am I not worthy of eating this food?"

As the saying goes, even a worm will turn. Zhao Dong's temper was finally flaring up.

Tian Fangmei immediately raged, "So, you dare talk back now? You dare stand here and boast? Who do you think you are, claiming you cured the owner of this hotel?"

Ding Xingteng chimed in angrily, "The owner of this place is worth at least a billion! Even I'm not qualified to speak to him. Who do you think you are, Zhao Dong? You think you're worthy?"

Zhao Dong said with that same half-smile, "Uncle Ding, you've got that wrong. The man you were speaking with just now is the restaurant owner."

Ding Xingteng was stunned for a second before bursting into laughter. "Him? The restaurant owner? You, eating with the owner of this place? Are you worthy? Why don't you take a good look at yourself! Don't think we don't know who you are. You're just a poor kid, and you'll never be good enough for my Lan!"

Zhao Dong frowned and replied coolly, "If you don't want to believe me, there's nothing I can do."

"Believe you? In your dreams! If you really had the standing to eat with the owner, would you be unemployed? I'll tell you this right now: if that man is really the restaurant owner, I'll slap my own face!"

Zhao Dong shook his head and sighed. "Uncle, why speak so rashly? You should think before you talk."

"Think, my ass! Call your friend over here! I'm going to expose you for the fraud you are today!" At this point, Ding Xingteng was burning with fury. Having been exposed by Zhao Dong, he was determined to make Zhao Dong suffer in return.

Ding Qin's expression was terrifyingly dark. If looks could kill, Zhao Dong would have been dead a hundred times over. She added furiously, "That's right! We have to expose this con man's true colors today and stop his nonsense! Zhao Dong, call your shady friends over right now!"

Zhao Dong's lips curved into that unreadable smile again. "Are you sure you want them to come over? If they do, there might be consequences you can't handle."

Ding Qin sneered, "I'd love to see what consequences I can't handle! Let me tell you, my family just landed a huge contract, and we're about to be acquainted with people from the Dingsheng Group! In fact, I met the Dingsheng heiress just yesterday. Can you say the same? Are you qualified? Your low-life friends will never be presentable!"

Zhao Dong chuckled. "Fine. I'll call them over now."

With that, he took out his phone and dialed Ji Xueyao's number. "Xueyao," he said, "could you ask your parents and Uncle Shi to come over for a moment?"

The call ended quickly. Ding Qin froze. Xueyao? Why does that name sound so familiar?

Just then, the door swung open. Ji Xiong and Ji Xueyao walked in, followed by Shi Huqing.

The moment they entered, Ding Qin was thunderstruck. She stared blankly at Ji Xueyao, her expression shifting dramatically from arrogance to confusion, then to shock, and finally to utter disbelief. Isn't that the heiress of the Dingsheng Group I saw yesterday? How... how could she be here?

In an instant, Ding Qin's face became a mask of chaos. She was completely dumbfounded, cold sweat beading on her forehead.

Ding Xingteng, still oblivious to the gravity of the situation, stood up and pointed at Ji Xiong and Shi Huqing. He yelled at Zhao Dong, "Alright, Zhao Dong, tell me who the owner of this hotel is! Make it clear! One look at these shady friends of yours and it's obvious they're no-good—unclassy, just like you! Hotel owner? As if!"

Zhao Dong said nothing, merely looking at Shi Huqing with a smile.

Shi Huqing was a sharp man and understood immediately. His gaze fell upon Ding Xingteng, and his expression turned icy. "What did you just call me?"

Ding Xingteng snapped, "I said you're unclassy, just like Zhao Dong! Hmph! You're trash! If you're broke, then get lost! Dressed up all respectable to eat here... you think you're worthy?"

"You're courting death!"

Shi Huqing was no ordinary man. He was genuinely polite and respectful toward Zhao Dong, but no one else had ever dared to speak to him like that. His face darkened, and without another word, he raised his hand and struck Ding Xingteng across the face.

SMACK!

The blow nearly sent Ding Xingteng sprawling to the floor. Tian Fangmei shrieked, "You bastards! How dare you hit him! Do you have any idea who we are?"

"Do you have any fucking idea who I am?" Shi Huqing roared, then bellowed toward the door, "Where is everyone? Get in here! We've got troublemakers!"

Immediately, the sound of rushing footsteps filled the air. A crowd of waiters and hotel security guards swarmed in, packing the private room. The members of the Ding Family were terrified, their faces ashen.

Tian Fangmei trembled. "What... what are you trying to do? I'm warning you, the owner of this hotel is a powerful man! If you dare cause trouble here, you... you'll get your legs broken!"

Shi Huqing sneered. "So you know the owner here isn't to be trifled with? Then open your damn eyes and see who I am!" He turned to the security guards and waiters and bellowed, "Tell her who the hell I am!"

In unison, the staff roared, "Hello, Boss!"

With a thud, Tian Fangmei collapsed into her chair. She stared blankly at Shi Huqing, murmuring, "Boss...?"

Shi Huqing said coldly, "You heard them! My name is Shi Huqing, and I own this place! Zhao Dong is my savior, my most honored guest! You dare insult him? Are you looking to die?"

Tian Fangmei and Ding Xingteng were petrified. Their faces were deathly pale as they stared at the scene like a pair of fools. Finally, a trembling Tian Fangmei turned to Ding Qin. "Qin," she stammered, "didn't... didn't you say you knew people from the Dingsheng Group? Call them! Otherwise, we'll never get out of this mess."

Ding Qin's trembling voice came from the side. "Sister-in-law... that girl... she's the heiress of the Dingsheng Group. And that man... he's the chairman." Her shaking hand pointed toward Ji Xueyao and Ji Xiong.

Tian Fangmei's gaze followed. Her breath caught in her throat, and the world began to spin as waves of dizziness washed over her.

Ding Xingteng sucked in a sharp, cold breath. His face drained of all color, and he slumped to the floor, utterly stupefied with fear.

Ding Lan was just as stunned. She stared blankly at Ji Xueyao, her heart filled with a disorienting mix of shock and countless other complex emotions. Ji Xueyao... is part of the Ji Family? The heiress of the Dingsheng Group? Her status... is that prestigious? And Zhao Dong... is with her?