Li Chen's eyes, ablaze with a mix of determination and the influence of the God of War, remained locked onto Wu Chunlei. He motioned to Shadow, saying, "Get Xu Zhonhao to take her home. I will handle this." Ren Zirui, however, insisted, "I will take her home."
Wu Chunlei, reveling in the unfolding drama, mocked Ren Zirui, "Who told you she is going home? You overestimate yourself, young man." Unfazed, Li Chen, now standing protectively in front of Zhang Mei, confronted Wu Chunlei. Chuckling, Wu Chunlei taunted, "I would have killed her long ago if I wanted to. Besides, you are the one I want."
Ren Zirui, undeterred, moved to Zhang Mei's side, urging her, "Come, let's go." Zhang Mei hesitated, her concern for Li Chen evident. Ren Zirui reassured her, "Don't worry; he is not the one who will die." Reluctantly, Zhang Mei followed Ren Zirui out of the room.
