Chapter 107: Where is Xiaotao?

“You brat, aren’t you going to apologize properly?” Lei’s father said as he slapped his son on the head, putting on quite the show.

Lei Yang, now knowing to keep a low profile, approached Lu Songyan and bowed, “Uncle, I’m sorry.” Then he moved to Wu Mei and gave her a deep ninety-degree bow as well: “Auntie, I’m sorry.” Finally, he bowed to the bedside where Lu Qixing lay, saying, “Brother, I’m sorry. I acted impulsively. Although I wasn’t the one who stabbed you, I still bear responsibility. Jiang Xiaotao ran away, but don’t worry. My father said that whatever it costs to treat your injury, my family will cover it. When you’re better, if you’re still upset, you can beat me up all you want!”

While speaking, Lei Yang’s eyes kept darting nervously toward Ding Sina’s direction.

Lu Qixing was straightforward and didn’t know what to say, his gaze fixed on his father. Lu Songyan was also uncertain and stammered, “No one wanted this to happen. The kids are young and hot-headed; I can understand that. We’re not people who hold grudges when we’re right. The authorities are handling it now, and there’ll definitely be a proper resolution.”

Hearing this, the eyes of the three family members lit up. If the victim’s family was not only not pressing charges but also actively seeking compensation, the accomplice wouldn’t have to face prison time. Moreover, the Lei family had influence with the public security bureau, so the hardest hurdle seemed to have been cleared.

But Xiaocheng had no intention of letting this boy off easily. Breaking his silence, he suddenly spoke up, “Lei Yang, so it sounds like you don’t need Ding Sina to sleep with you anymore, huh?”

The atmosphere in the room shifted instantly at this remark. Lei Yang’s eyes flared, staring daggers at Xiaocheng, as if ready to ignite.

The tension reached its peak until Lei’s father, accustomed to all sorts of situations, stepped in to defuse it, “This kid doesn’t have a filter; he says whatever comes to mind!” Then he slapped his son again. “You’ve completely embarrassed me!”

Xiaocheng wasn’t about to let that slide with a single sentence. He sneered coldly, “Uncle Lei, your family’s really rich. Lei Yang hasn’t even started working, yet he casually spends over ten thousand yuan, claiming to pay sixteen thousand just for sleeping with Ding Sina. Since your family’s so wealthy, I wonder how much compensation you’ll give Lu Qixing?”

His words hit hard. Lei’s father knew they had to keep their heads down under the circumstances but forced a smile, “This kid deserves a slap! He doesn’t even have sixteen hundred yuan in his pocket, and he dares to brag!” Then he turned to his son, “I really can’t manage you anymore. How can you say such hooligan things?”

“Not even sixteen hundred in his pocket? Then how did you cover the sixteen thousand interest for Ding the cripple?” Xiaocheng stared at Lei Yang, questioning.

At that moment, Lei Yang wished he could strangle Wen Xiaocheng but could only grit his teeth and swallow his pride, “I was just bragging to make a goodI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.