Chapter 269 - OVERKILL (1/2)

Zhong Feng checked his phone after delivering his short opening speech. Kaito had called just before he had stepped forward to the podium, so he was not able to pick the call.

He intended to call back, but he found a short message from Kaito about a major ambush by mercenaries at the hotel. ​​

The information did not shake Zhong Feng.

He contacted the head of security and instructed them to strengthen the protective measures around the hotel perimeter. He also instructed the head of security to liaise with the police. He had ensured that there was enough police presence on the scene in concealed squad cars in case a response was needed.

Naturally, Zhong Feng had considered the possibility of some foolish people would act carelessly during the banquet.

After addressing the security situation, he walked to his table where his family was already seated.

He frowned because he did not see Hu Lei. When he had parted with her, she had gone to greet Bo Qian and Beatrice. He ȧssumed she would have already settled in.

He looked at his mother who was watching the emcee. She noticed his presence and turned to him with a smile.

”Have you seen Xiao Lei?” He asked in a low voice.

”She has not yet come to the table. I thought she was waiting for you backstage.” She responded.

Zhong Feng nodded and quickly walked away. He guessed that she was probably chatting with Beatrice to avoid coming to the table without him.

Outside the hall where the banquet was being held, Hu Lei walked with brisk steps towards the bathroom. She did not go to the bathroom intended for the general guests. Instead, she walked to the staff bathrooms which were father away.

When she entered the bathroom, she stood behind the door and waited.

The door opened slowly, and a man in a bellboy uniform entered. Hu Lei closed the door and punched towards his face. Her fist landed on his cheek, and there was a crunch.

She released his arm and directed a palm toward his ċhėst. She would normally not use so many moves on people. However, with the long gown and high-heeled shoes, she could not use her legs for fighting.

The man felt excruciating pain in his ċhėst and lost his breath. He stumbled backward and his back hit the sink as he gasped for air. He fell to the tiled floor.

Hu Lei walked toward him, ready to give him another punch before questioning him. However, she noticed some movement from a bathroom stall through the mirror. She was not sure if the person inside was an attacker or a bystander.