Zhang Yuxing was dumbfounded, never imagining that Liu Zhizhong, this whelp, was so strong!

Who would have thought he could fight like that?

The accuracy and ferocity of his kick... filled Zhang Yuxing with excitement.

The more miserable these bastards were, the more thrilled she felt!

The remaining two with tattooed arms, shocked and fearful, but still full of rage from the booze, lunged at Liu Zhizhong from both sides.

Zhang Yuxing got scared again and screamed.

But before she could let out a few cries, Liu Zhizhong was dodging and weaving, striking like lightning.

In less than ten seconds, the last two were flattened on the ground, noses busted by Liu Zhizhong, spewing blood; he kicked them down and added a kick to the groin each for good measure, which looked painfully hilarious!

Both guys were in such agony that they passed out, still in a comically embarrassing pose: one hand on their nose, the other on their crotch!

The room went quiet.

Several sharp switchblades clattered to the floor.

Amid the aroma of lamb and beer, there was now a scent of fresh blood, giving Liu Zhizhong a strange thrill.

Glancing at Zhang Yuxing who looked at him as if he were a monster, he smiled lightly and said, "Wife, your husband is pretty capable, right?"

"Ah? I..." It took a moment for Zhang Yuxing to collect herself, then she blushed angrily and snapped, "You little bastard, still husband and wife, huh? Trying to take advantage of me, are you?"

"Err... haha..." Liu Zhizhong laughed, scratching his head, seeming to break out of his role-playing, "Sorry, got a bit too into it. Secretary Zhang, problem's solved, and we've eaten enough. The smell here is too much, we should leave. But can you handle the aftermath?"

Now with regained confidence, Zhang Yuxing coldly said, "These sob's, they're in for it! Wait a moment, I'll make a call!"

"Wow, that's impressive, the Zhang Family's influence has reached over here to Great Liangzhou huh?"

Zhang Yuxing gave him a look, "What are you talking about? Reaching Great Liangzhou would be a step down, no? The Zhang Family's reach extends to the Provincial City, hmph!"

With that, she dialed a number, and it was none other than Meng Qixiong, the head of the Provincial Public Security Department.

As soon as Meng Qixiong received the call, he sprang into action.

He directly instructed the local police station in Mulang Town to handle the situation at the lamb restaurant with care, assuring them that this group would pay; at the same time, he ordered the local health clinic to send an ambulance to take the four guys back for treatment, to be dealt with later.

After finishing her instructions, Zhang Yuxing and Liu Zhizhong simply left the scene.

Stepping out of the lamb restaurant and into the car, Liu Zhizhong couldn't help but chuckle, "Ah, Secretary Zhang, your power is mighty, even the head of the Public Security Department listens to you, huh?"

Zhang Yuxing's face turned red, "Shut up, let's go to sleep, look at the weather..."

As she spoke, she glanced outside, where the night sky was as dark as ink, and lightning was flashing in the distance.

"Looks like it's going to rain, huh!"

Liu Zhizhong was also startled, "Yeah, the summer on the Highland can change at a moment's notice, let's hurry back... otherwise, the heavy rain will be here soon."

With that said, he revved up the engine and left.

The rumbling thunder was drawing closer in the sky, scaring Zhang Yuxing out of her wits; she had a particular fear of thunderstorms.

Large raindrops pelted down on the car roof, adding to the fright, right?

Liu Zhizhong drove as fast as he could, but with the narrow streets of the small town, they had to take it slow and careful.

Zhang Yuxing, in the back seat, seemed to be going crazy from the sudden downpour, her face pale and shaking uncontrollably as she curled up in the back seat, completely losing her composure.

Liu Zhizhong glanced at her in the rearview mirror, feeling a rush of excitement.

He hadn't expected this woman to be so terrified of natural disasters!

Seeing her panic-stricken, he really wanted to hold her in his arms and tell her not to be afraid, that her husband would protect her, haha…

By the time they reached the hotel, Liu Zhizhong parked the car close to the steps. This way, they wouldn't get too wet entering, at least Zhang Yuxing wouldn't get wet at all.

After parking, he jumped out and ran over to open the back door.

Just then, thunder exploded overhead, scaring Zhang Yuxing into a series of screams; her face turned ashen, huddled into a ball!

Liu Zhizhong quickly scooped her up, rushing into the hotel.

In his embrace, Zhang Yuxing couldn't help but cling tightly to his neck, burying her face in his chest as if trying to burrow into his body.

That little pose was truly satisfying, almost making Liu Zhizhong lose his composure.

At the front desk, the owner greeted them with a chuckle, "Yo, what's wrong with your wife?"

Liu Zhizhong smiled helplessly, "Born terrified of thunder and rain, especially storms like this, haha..."

While saying this, he carried Zhang Yuxing off to their room.

Considering the weather, it seemed like he'd have to share the bed with her tonight.

The weather was truly appalling.

It was as cold as winter at this time on the Highland, cold enough to make Liu Zhizhong shiver.

Once inside the room and having placed Zhang Yuxing on the bed, with the windows shut tight and the curtains drawn, she finally felt a little bit safer.

She tidied up her messy hair, listening to the relentless rain and the ongoing thunder, she grumbled, "You can't sleep in your car tonight. What are we going to do?"

Liu Zhizhong looked around the small single room that cost 280 yuan a night and felt a bit depressed.

Damn it, not even a single table or chair, just an old peeling floor with a fitted carpet.

And that bed, it was seriously small, just 1.2 meters wide.

He could only spread his hands, "You take the bed, I can sit by it all night. It's a bit cold, I'll turn on the air conditioner to heat up."

But just as he reached for the air conditioner remote, before he could press it, the power went out.

The room went pitch black, not to mention the entire town was engulfed in darkness, with only lightning raging and rain pouring down.

Zhang Yuxing screamed in the darkness, Liu Zhizhong was also frustrated, and quickly moved towards her voice to lie down on the bed, enveloping her in his arms.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here! It's just a bit of thunder and rain, just a power outage..."