Chapter 108: The Dinner Party

When sending Third Uncle - in - law and Yao Xinrou back to Dongfang Hospital, Third Uncle - in - law suddenly said to Chu Tian with a hint of meaning, "Chu Tian, sometimes, an appropriate counter - attack can better protect yourself. Indulging others is also harming them."

Chu Tian was slightly taken aback. It seemed that Third Uncle - in - law knew quite a bit. No wonder, with Third Uncle - in - law's capabilities, it was easy for him to find out anything. It seemed that Third Uncle - in - law was already aware of what his aunt's family had done to him, which was why he said those words, suggesting that he should fight back to stop their evil deeds. Otherwise, his aunt's family would think he wouldn't do anything extreme and might further harm him. In the end, it would not only harm himself but also his aunt's family.

Chu Tian nodded and said calmly, "Third Uncle - in - law, okay, I know what to do."

Chu Xinxin's parents had picked up Chu Xinxin after the college entrance examination and were having a meal at Binjiang Restaurant. They had heard that the beef there was extremely fresh and smooth, all directly air - transported from abroad. So, it was of high quality but expensive. However, Chu Xinxin's mother didn't mind at all because Chu Xinxin had finished the college entrance examination today and was quite confident about her performance. What made her even happier was that Heizi had accepted her 500,000 yuan and promised to hire a killer to get rid of Chu Tian. In this way, the 130 - million - yuan assets of Third Uncle - in - law would sooner or later be hers. Aunt never thought that Heizi would fail. She thought 500,000 yuan was enough to hire a high - level killer to deal with Chu Tian. Even if it failed, given her relationship with Heizi, Heizi wouldn't betray her. She could just get the 500,000 yuan back from Heizi.

While Aunt was thinking about her perfect plan, suddenly, someone she really didn't want to see sat down on his own, picked up the serving chopsticks, and directly started eating the 300 - yuan beef platter. He seemed to enjoy it very much, nodding and praising non - stop, "This beef is really good. I'll have to get a few catties to try at home another day."

When Chu Xinxin's parents saw Chu Tian appear, their hearts skipped a beat. Had Chu Tian found out about their hiring a killer? Was he here to cause trouble? The atmosphere became very strange. The three - member family of Chu Xinxin all stopped eating, while only Chu Tian was happily eating the tender beef. No one said a word, as if Chu Tian was the host paying the bill. After Chu Tian finished six beef balls, eight slices of beef, and three slices of beef tripe, he finally stopped his busy chopsticks.

Chu Xinxin's eyes were blazing with anger. She looked at Chu Tian with disgust and said, "What are you doing here? Our family doesn't welcome you."

Chu Tian smiled faintly, with a calm expression. He stared at his aunt and uncle, whose faces looked ugly, and said, "I'm here to eat beef. I originally wanted to pack a few catties to give Heizi a taste, but unfortunately, he no longer has hands to pick up the beef."

In an instant, Chu Tian saw his aunt and uncle's faces turn deathly pale. Their worst fears had come true. They never expected that not only did the killer hired by Heizi fail to kill Chu Tian, but Heizi also lost both his hands and even revealed that they were the masterminds behind it. They suddenly realized that Chu Tian was really terrifying, completely different from the Chu Tian who used to live in their house.

It took Aunt a long time to gather the courage to say a word, "What do you want?"

For the first time, Chu Xinxin noticed that her mother was speaking to Chu Tian in such a polite tone, with an unhidden fear in her voice. She was a bit dissatisfied. Why was her mother suddenly so afraid of Chu Tian? What was there to be afraid of this good - for - nothing? Chu Xinxin was still沉浸在 the memories of bullying Chu Tian in the past.

At this moment, Uncle, not knowing how, said something that seemed out of place, "We're relatives." Apparently, he hoped that Chu Tian would spare them for the sake of their kinship. Chu Tian felt a bit sad. When they hired a killer to deal with him, why didn't they think about their kinship? How could they be so heartless as to use 500,000 yuan to try to take his life? It was truly a great misfortune and tragedy in the world.

Chu Tian picked up a tissue on the table, wiped his greasy mouth, and said calmly, "This is my first warning to you, and also the last. If you try to harm me again, look at Heizi, who has lost his arms. I won't show any mercy for our family ties anymore." Then he stood up and left quietly, just as he had come quietly. Tian Yangsheng emerged from the side and followed him.

Chu Xinxin was furious, seeing Chu Tian being so arrogant and then leaving. She was filled with anger and said, "What a thing! He was just a good - for - nothing who used to live in our house. How dare he threaten my parents."

Chu Tian, who was almost at the door, clearly heard Chu Xinxin's insult. He picked up a fork from the nearby table with his right hand, flicked it gently, and the fork shot towards Chu Xinxin's neck like an arrow. Before Chu Xinxin's family could react, the fork had pierced through her collar. The huge impact sent Chu Xinxin falling backward. The fork pinned her collar to the wall. Chu Xinxin was so scared that her face turned white, and tears streamed down her face. Her uncle and aunt rushed to comfort their daughter. Aunt cursed Chu Tian in her heart while feeling completely disheartened. Not only did she lose the 130 - million - yuan inheritance, but she also probably couldn't get back the 500,000 yuan she gave to Heizi.

Wanghu Tower Restaurant is a time - honored restaurant with a good reputation in the city. It is located in a bustling area of the city and has always been the designated place to receive VIPs in the city. It can be regarded as a high - class restaurant. More importantly, Father Cao invested in Wanghu Tower Restaurant last year. So, tonight's meals are all 40% off, which greatly eases the burden on the less - well - off parents. The parents and students of Class 13 held a banquet on the third floor of this restaurant tonight.

Father Cao had already asked someone to decorate the hall beautifully and festively. It was just like a wedding banquet. Father Cao also specially wrote the words "Teacher - Appreciation Banquet" in the middle of the hall. Before seven o'clock, all the parents had arrived. Everyone had taken out their best clothes. Each person's face was beaming with a bright smile. They greeted each other and complimented each other's children, both to celebrate the end of the college entrance examination and to wish for good grades.

At eight o'clock, all the parents were already seated, looking towards the stairway, waiting for Chu Tian to appear.

At this time, Chu Tian was still running on the street two blocks away. No one knew why there was a莫名其妙的 traffic jam in front of him tonight. Maybe it was because the college entrance examination had ended today, and countless parents had taken their children out for a meal or a stroll. Chu Tian looked at the time and smiled bitterly. He never expected to be late for the final dinner party. More than ten minutes later, Chu Tian finally leaned on the handrail of the stairs of Wanghu Tower Restaurant, gasping for breath.

As the time passed and Chu Tian didn't show up, the parents became worried. They wondered if something had happened to the "Marshal" in the students' mouths. Father Cao walked up to his son, Cao Huawu, and said, "Call the Marshal. See if something's wrong."

Cao Huawu nodded. Just as he dialed Chu Tian's phone, he heard the ringtone of Chu Tian's phone ringing in the hall. All the parents were excited and looked towards the stairs. Sure enough, they saw a hand holding the wooden handle of the stairs, and then Chu Tian's figure gradually appeared. When the parents saw that Chu Tian had finally come, although he was out of breath, they couldn't help but start clapping.

Chu Tian stood on the third floor, smiling bitterly to himself. It was really not easy to get here. He had run across seven streets and then climbed the stairs to the third floor. It was truly a once - in - a - lifetime experience.

Cao Huawu quickly ran over, supported Chu Tian, and asked in a low voice, "Marshal, why are you so exhausted? Are you starving?"

Although Cao Huawu's voice was low, many students and parents still heard it. Seeing Chu Tian in this state, they really thought that Chu Tian had been starving for the dinner party and was so weak from hunger that they burst into laughter. Chu Tian sighed and said, "Cao Huawu, if you were still in Class 13, I would definitely make you run seven streets and then climb three floors to punish you for what you just said."

Only then did Cao Huawu and the other students and parents realize that Chu Tian had run like this. Cao Huawu quickly lowered his head and smiled apologetically, "Marshal, I was wrong. I'll punish myself with three cups of wine later." Then he helped Chu Tian to the main seat.

Chu Tian secretly sighed. He had only done a little bit. What virtue and ability did he have to sit in this main seat?

At this time, Father Cao, full of confidence, stood in the middle of the hall, holding a microphone, and passionately shouted, "Dear students and parents, tonight's dinner is the first gathering of Class 13, and perhaps also the last. The reason why we can gather here today is not only due to fate but also, more importantly, because of a young and talented person, a rare genius in a century, who has given our children a chance and us parents hope. So, everyone, who is this person?"

"Marshal! Marshal! Marshal!" The students and parents shouted in unison.

Father Cao nodded, his face showing a bit of sentiment. "Yes, the Marshal, the eternal Marshal of Class 13. Without the Marshal, the students here might not even have the confidence to enter the examination hall. Without the Marshal, the parents here might have much more white hair. Come, let's raise our glasses and toast our Marshal. May he enjoy a lifetime of glory and power."

"May he enjoy a lifetime of glory and power." The parents and students raised their glasses and shouted, "Marshal, cheers!"

At this moment, Chu Tian also felt a bit sad and excited. He raised his glass and responded, "Cheers!"

The hall became very quiet, and the only sound that could be heard was the sound of the wine flowing down everyone's throats.

After drinking this glass of wine, Father Cao said, "Now, let the Marshal come up and say a few words. Everyone, welcome."

Applause immediately surged like a tide, warm, enthusiastic, and uncontrollable.

Chu Tian had to stand up, pick up the microphone that Father Cao had held warm, cleared his throat, and said, "I wonder if the students of Class 13 still remember that I once told you that if we win, we bring glory to our ancestors; if we lose, we're worse than pigs and dogs. Although we don't know the results yet, I believe that what you've done in the past six months is enough to bring glory to your ancestors. Do you believe it or not?"

"Believe! Believe! Believe!" Thirty - six voices roared together.

Chu Tian nodded, and then scanned the parents who were eager for their children to succeed. He said, "Dear parents, although I may not have led your children to achieve the best results, I dare to tell you that I have shaped your children into upright Chinese people. No matter where they go, they will no longer bring shame to you. Do you believe it or not?"

"Believe! Believe! Believe!" The voices of all the parents and students roared together.

Chu Tian put down the microphone, and tears actually welled up in his eyes. He suddenly felt that leading Class 13 to this day was perhaps the most meaningful and memorable thing in his life. Just as he had said, he had brought up thirty - six upright Chinese people.

Seeing Chu Tian shed tears, the female students couldn't hold back and started crying. Then the female parents followed suit, then the male students in the class, and finally everyone. The time they spent together was so short, and separation was just around the corner. How could anyone not feel sad?