The redhead's reasoning made sense.
Weren't these people ones to bully the weak and fear the strong?
Wu Mengchong clenched his fists tightly and suddenly rushed forward, slapping the redhead across the face as he shouted furiously, "Beast!"
At that moment, Anna held her notebook, laughing as she said, "Young Master Wu, is it really right for you to curse others like that? Haven't you done bad things yourself? I have a record of your misdeeds right here. Ten years ago, when you were seventeen and in your second year of high school, you had your eyes on the class beauty. But she looked down on you for not studying hard and refused your advances. Then, you just..."
However, before Anna could finish, Wu Mengchong immediately yelled, "Enough!"
He certainly had committed evils in the past and had harmed many people, which was undeniable. But with the Wu Family as a colossal umbrella protecting him, he had never feared any punishment.
Moreover, he had long forgotten those incidents, since he, the preeminent Young Master of Huadu, couldn't possibly care about an ordinary person he had once hurt.
But now that Anna had suddenly brought up this matter, the memories came flooding back and he immediately cut her off. He would not allow those old incidents to be mentioned again, ruining his reputation!
Yet, Anna seemed not to have heard him at all, continuing on her own, "You had her secretly captured and brought to the Wu residence, where, despite her resistance, you took advantage of her by force. When her parents came to rescue their daughter, you had people beat them half to death. Eventually, the girl's whereabouts became unknown, and it's highly likely you had her killed in secret..."
Wu Mengchong was instantly filled with rage, not expecting the final blow to land on himself!
Wu Kui's face turned a deadly shade of iron as he demanded, "Is what she's saying true?"
Stammering, Wu Mengchong replied, "I... I..."
Wu Kui snorted coldly and, with a swift kick, sent Wu Mengchong tumbling down the steps. After rolling down a dozen or so, he finally came to a stop, his body covered in wounds and his clothes soaked through with blood.
Wu Mengchong looked at Wu Kui with an expression of disbelief.
His grandfather, who had always favored him, had actually hit him!
And to do it in public, with such ferocity too!
Wu Kui then addressed the audience with a bowed fist, "Our family misfortune has produced such scum. I have failed in my discipline. My apologies to everyone here."
Having said this, he gave a slight bow to the crowd.
The crowd, seeing Wu Kui apologize to them, was shocked beyond belief!
To many, Wu Kui was the true numero uno of Huadu. Even with Xu Hao's rising fame, in the hearts of many, Xu Hao still fell short of Wu Kui's stature.
After all, decades of authority had cast a psychological shadow on them. Lovethisstory?Showyoursupporton*.
Yet such a powerful Wu Kui was apologizing to the public today!
If one hadn't witnessed it with their own eyes, who could believe it?
Xu Hao sighed inwardly. Wu Kui was perhaps the most capable person in the Wu Family. Wu Yong was inferior to him, and Wu Mengchong's temperament was even worse, barely comparable to Wu Kui.
It was a sign of decline when a noble family declined from one generation to the next, and the Wu Family would not survive the next century, even without his intervention.
His appearance had merely hastened the Wu Family's demise.
Xu Hao said coldly, "From top to bottom, the Wu Family, except for you, Wu Kui, is already corrupted and weak, unworthy of great responsibility. Their existence not only brings no benefits to Huadu but is a cancer on it! They bully the weak, trample on rules, and disregard the law. As long as they are around, Huadu will not have peace. So, I think they should be placed under house arrest, forbidden to leave their homes and harm others. Plus, they must make amends for their past wrongs, only after tenfold restitution can they be released.
Even after being released, their behavior must be strictly regulated. Any violation of the law should be severely punished. What do you say, Wu Kui?"
Wu Kui glanced at Xu Hao and responded coldly, "Today, the Wu Family admits defeat."
Xu Hao smiled faintly, "Good! Since these are your words, it means you agree with my proposal. I will arrange people to work with Chu Yunlong's men to supervise all of Huadu to ensure no one from the Wu Family steps out without making full restitution!"
Wu Kui gave a slight nod and then said, "But don't get too smug, Xu Hao! Since you consider yourself my peer, if the Tu family sends their veteran strongmen, don't blame me!"
Xu Hao smiled lightly, "There's no need for you to worry. Besides, to my knowledge, Tu Yilong has ways of repairing meridians and even improving his strength. Until he comes to challenge me, the Tu family will not send their veteran fighters because they see me as Tu Yilong's stepping stone. Too bad, for Tu Yilong is merely my stepping stone."
"Hmph! Don't be so arrogant! If Third Young Master Tu is so confident, then when he returns, he will surely defeat you completely!" Wu Mengchong shouted angrily.