However, four burly, retired security guards stood a good ten meters away from Liu Zhizhong.

They gathered by the flower bed on the left side after entering the gate, just staring at him.

Liu Zhizhong shook his head in slight confusion and smiled at them, only to be met with cold, icy stares.

Turning around, Zhang Qixiang had already come down from the second floor of the villa.

She was wearing pretty slippers, her fair little feet so alluring!

Liu Zhizhong actually regretted it a bit, "Gosh, why didn't I think of playing with those little feet last night?"

But Zhang Qixiang approached in the gentle breeze, with her skirt fluttering and her face ice-cold.

In her hand, she firmly held a beautiful leather whip, looking very commanding.

Liu Zhizhong couldn't help but think to himself, "I'm screwed, is this woman really going to beat me up?"

Fine, let's wait and see what she says!

Soon, Zhang Qixiang stood at the small square in the courtyard, right beneath the steps of the villa's entrance hall, less than two meters away.

The rose bushes on either side of her bloomed radiantly, making her appear even more beautiful than the flowers!

Despite being injured last night, her cold white tender face was flushed with a rosy hue, her whole being dazzling radiantly.

Liu Zhizhong couldn't help but drool secretly, how did this dame make me even more vibrant?

Smelling the roses that filled the courtyard, Liu Zhizhong began fantasizing about wonderful things.

Aside from the roses and lawns, there were no other green plants in her courtyard. There were also two ornamental ponds on either side, both quite beautifully maintained.

Zhang Qixiang coldly said, "Bastard, come here, within five meters of me."

Liu Zhizhong was startled but proceeded toward her, turning back to see the four security guards standing about twenty meters away.

However, the security guards kept a close watch on him as if they could rush over in the blink of an eye if he dared to act improperly towards their mistress.

Liu Zhizhong quietly understood and nodded.

In service, they were guards of the people; after retiring, of course, they were the owner's security, who served money; whatever the boss said was the rule.

Seeing Liu Zhizhong looking at the guards, Zhang Qixiang coldly said, "What are you looking at? Feeling guilty, aren't you?"

Liu Zhizhong smiled and said, "Sister Qixiang, what you said… I'm upright and fear no slanting shadows; what's there to feel guilty about, right?"

Zhang Qixiang, unable to stand his jocular facade, which disgusted her, but she controlled her emotion well and said somberly, "You scoundrel, basking in your petty glory, you'll pay the price soon."

Liu Zhizhong shook his head, his voice also lowered quite a bit, "Sister Qixiang, it's not necessary. You didn't call the cops, which means all that is only our secret. About this situation, well, it's likely someone is scheming against you, and I was merely forced..."

"Cut the crap! Here in Tianrun Villa, no one dares to harm me, except you!"

"What? You…," Liu Zhizhong, looking utterly astonished, "Why are you being like this? Where's the evidence? You can't just make accusations, Sister Qixiang, I'm being wronged..."

Zhang Qixiang lifted the whip in her hand, "Shut up! You dare claim innocence? I'll let you know, I won't make this public, letting you off easy. You've made me suffer terribly; you must pay the price for it!"

Liu Zhizhong took a couple of steps back in shock, "Sister Qixiang, you aren't really going to hit me, are you? It would be painful to be whipped with such a beautiful whip, let's not do that, okay?"

"Scumbag, you took advantage of me. Death is too good for you, but you can't escape the living punishment!" Zhang Qixiang again pointed the whip at him, teeth gritted, her voice more hoarse and deep, "I'm not going to hit you now, rest easy."

"Oh, ha ha..."

Liu Zhizhong relaxed and smiled, spreading his hands, "So long as you're not hitting me now, ha ha..."

"But in a while, I can. My four security guards, I don't need to say much about them, do I? Each is a match for ten, retired special forces! If you know what's good for you, kneel here and let me whip you a hundred times to vent my anger. Then you can get lost safely."

Liu Zhizhong, looking shocked, "A hundred whips, and I'll still be able to leave safely? I'd probably have to be carried to the hospital, won't I? Sister Qixiang, merciful wives carry grace even after a brief rain; please don't be so ruthless…"

"Shut up! I'm asking you, kneel or not?" Zhang Qixiang harshly interrupted Liu Zhizhong, her pretty face radiating a furious aura ready to explode.

Liu Zhizhong turned his head to look at the security guards, then turned back, "Sister Qixiang, last night, didn't you brag that they could fight five or six at a time? How did it become one on ten today?"

Zhang Qixiang exploded with rage, "Cheap bastard, still spouting nonsense? Don't want to kneel, is that it?"

Liu Zhizhong clenched his teeth and tightened his fists, "Zhang Qixiang, don't push people too far! A man's knees are his gold; I kneel to heaven, earth, and my parents, why should I kneel to you?"

Zhang Qixiang looked him up and down, scoffing coldly, "Still talking tough at this point? Fine, they will beat you until you kneel willingly!"

Having said that, she waved at the four security guards and then turned away.

Liu Zhizhong turned back, and the four security guards pounced like whirlwinds, their momentum fierce…