As soon as the group stormed in, the diners in the restaurant fell silent.
Even those who had been sneaking photos quickly put their phones away.
This was just a small, run-of-the-mill restaurant, not a big establishment, and the patrons were ordinary folks who didn't want trouble.
The previously loud and brash woman was now visibly trembling!
Even the restaurant owner hurried over.
If a fight broke out in his restaurant, it would be a serious problem.
"Xu Shifu!"
The leader of the group, who had previously met Xu Zhengyang with Qi Yunfei, stepped forward and greeted Xu respectfully.
The child's father was now terrified, realizing who was leading this group.
He knew this person because of connections through old classmates, a person he relied on for his small business!
"You... is this really necessary? It's just a child spitting saliva. It's not a big deal.
I... we admit our mistake, okay? I apologize, is that enough?"
Seeing the crowd, the woman finally softened, though her words still carried a hint of defiance.
I'm apologizing, what more do you want?
As if her apology alone should settle the matter.
"This gentleman! Boss! I'm so sorry, all the mistakes are on us, please don't do anything!"
The owner pleaded with Xu Zhengyang in a tone of extreme desperation.
Xu Zhengyang gently pushed him aside.
"Did I say I was going to hit anyone?"
Xu Zhengyang said, taking three empty bowls from the table and placing them on the table, then pointing to them for the twenty or so people who had arrived.
"Spit into these bowls until they're full. If there's no saliva left, drink some water and then have a cigarette."
The crowd was momentarily stunned.
They didn't understand Xu Zhengyang's intention, but since he said it, they began to comply.
Several of them moved forward, each taking turns spitting into a bowl.
Even the child's family realized what Xu Zhengyang was planning.
They were instantly horrified!
"I'm sorry! I know we're wrong! Boss, please spare us! Please!"
The child's father, with his fat face, staggered a small step forward, clasping his hands in a plea to Xu Zhengyang.
Nothing is more despairing and tragic for a father than being humiliated in front of his child.
Xu Zhengyang, however, did not even glance at him.
At this point, the family finally understood the meaning of despair.
Twenty people could be forced to drink; they couldn't resist.
Their only hope was for Xu Zhengyang to spare them.
But Xu Zhengyang wouldn't even give them a chance to argue.
It was as if he couldn't hear their pleas and was determined to punish them.
There's nothing more cruel than waiting for one's punishment.
The child cried even harder, now genuinely scared. At eight or nine years old, he should understand a bit, or else he wouldn't have continued spitting.
But now his mother was no longer concerned for him; instead, she pulled him over and started slapping his face.
"All your fault! All your fault! Still crying! Still crying!!"
She slapped harder and harder.
It seemed like she intended to express her apology or gain Xu Zhengyang's sympathy this way.
Unfortunately, Xu Zhengyang wasn't moved by this fake remorse.
Each person from the group filled a bowl with a few spits.
"You, you, you—everyone in the family must drink a bowl each!"
Xu Zhengyang pointed at the brat and his parents.
Even Zhang Yu was taken aback, surprised that Xu Zhengyang wasn't letting the child off the hook.
The family immediately began wailing.
"Please, spare us! We really know we're wrong. We've even punished our child. How can we drink this? Big brother, please just pretend this never happened!"
The woman begged desperately.
"What? You think you're as precious as us? As clean as me?
Or are you just disgusted by my brothers?"
Xu Zhengyang asked coldly, returning the woman's words.
"No... I... I'm begging you."
The woman, with a distressed face, collapsed onto the ground.
"When I was eight or nine, I was naughty too, but at least I knew not to spit at people!
The only child I've seen like this is mentally disabled! Is your child mentally disabled?"
Xu Zhengyang crouched down, looking at the boy and asking.
The boy was already pale and trembling, just crying with his mouth open.
Seeing Xu Zhengyang intimidating his family, the man no longer dared to make a sound. The previous bravado was gone, replaced by fear of Xu Zhengyang ruining his future.
Offending someone like this would mean a lifetime of difficulty.
"Drink up. It'll do your family some good!"
Xu Zhengyang stood up and took a deep breath.
Although the twenty or so brothers didn't fully understand the situation, they grasped the gist. The child had spat at Xu Shifu, and the parents had acted arrogantly?
That definitely needed a lesson.
Xu Zhengyang was right—only a deep lesson would make such a family remember and change their ways.
Even if this would leave the child with some psychological trauma, it was better than being ruined by such parents.
"Drink!!"
Xu Zhengyang roared, startling the family.
The diners at the neighboring tables kept their distance, not wanting to be involved.
Crying and begging were useless. Even the restaurant owner hoped Xu Zhengyang wouldn't resort to violence, wishing for this incident to end as long as the family drank.
"Okay... okay, I'll drink."
The man reacted the quickest. For the sake of his future, he had no choice but to drink.
He realized today's misfortune was self-inflicted, as he had failed to properly educate his child.
The fat woman also cried as she held the bowl, grimacing as she fought back her nausea.
But the child continued to shake his head and refused to drink, no matter what.
"Help them!"
Xu Zhengyang wouldn't spare the child just because he was young.
A child who dares to spit openly has no risk assessment ability.
If he doesn't learn now, he might set fire to a mall or scatter nails on the road, causing traffic accidents.
His subordinates showed no mercy and directly helped the family with their task.
They drank and spat alternately.
This experience was something they would never forget.
Although Zhang Yu felt Xu Zhengyang's methods were harsh, he knew Xu Zhengyang was always like this. During his business dealings, Xu Zhengyang was bold and extreme, otherwise he wouldn't have reached this point.
After ensuring no one was taking photos, Xu Zhengyang signaled everyone to leave the restaurant.
The remaining patrons watched nervously, while the family continued to choke and vomit.
Xu Zhengyang sent everyone back to work and then went to explain to Lin Yi at the Wild Horse car.
"Xiaoyang, don't cause trouble."
Lin Yi, opening the car door, anxiously clung to the two men.
"It's okay, Lin Yi. I was just creating a scene to get them to waive the bill."
Xu Zhengyang reassured her with a smile.
Lin Yi hadn't seen the group enter and left relieved after Xu Zhengyang's explanation.
"By the way, I almost forgot. I have something important to tell you. Look at this!"
Zhang Yu suddenly remembered, tapping his forehead, and pulled out his phone to show Xu Zhengyang.
Xu Zhengyang glanced at it, his brows furrowing.