If I apologize, I'll lose all my face completely, and overnight I'll become the laughingstock of the business circle in Lin'an City. At that time, the entire Dongdao Group won't be able to lift its head!

But if I don't apologize, then I'll endure Lu Yu's swift punishment, and the damage I'll suffer will be unimaginable!

Just now, the impact of Lu Yu's kick made his abdomen churn as though being twisted by a knife. If Lu Yu were to exert his full strength, Zhou Jiming could vaguely predict the outcome!

To put it simply, this issue is a matter of face versus body!

If you want to keep face, your body must suffer. If you don't want your body to suffer, then apologize obediently to Leng Qingqiu!

"One!"

At this moment, when Zhou Jiming was still thinking, Lu Yu's voice suddenly came: "President Zhou, time's up. Let me ask one last time!"

"Will you apologize or not?"

At this moment, Lu Yu's voice suddenly became much lower, carrying a hint of chilliness in his words!

These words were like the harshest winter wind, making Zhou Jiming's body shiver abruptly!

"I... apologize!"

Under the stimulation of Lu Yu's chillingly exceptional words, Zhou Jiming hesitated for a moment, then immediately said: "I apologize to President Leng!"

At this moment, under Lu Yu's immense pressure, Zhou Jiming was indeed intimidated. When faced with a choice between face and body, he chose body without hesitation!

Just now, Lu Yu's kick was astonishingly powerful, like thunder, with an unbelievable force!

What's more, Zhou Jiming could clearly feel that Lu Yu's kick wasn't even done with full strength!

If a kick without full force left him so disheveled, wouldn't a full-force kick kill him on the spot!?

It was under such considerations that Zhou Jiming chose to prioritize his body!

After all, lost face can be regained, but if the body is gone, it can't be regained!

"Very good!"

Upon hearing Zhou Jiming's decisive response, Lu Yu couldn't help but smile, looking at Zhou Jiming and said: "Looks like President Zhou is also a wise person who knows the trend. Since that's the case, apologize to my fiancée!"

"Once you've apologized, today's matter can be considered over!"

In his words, Lu Yu's tone was full of disdain, looking at Zhou Jiming with cold contempt and scorn between the lines!

Seeing Lu Yu's words full of contempt, Zhou Jiming gritted his teeth, feeling an immense humiliation inside. Knowing that for the first time in his life, he was forced to apologize publicly!

But even amid such humiliation, he had no choice but to bow and admit defeat because he simply couldn't afford to offend Lu Yu!

Thinking of this, Zhou Jiming gritted his teeth and stepped forward to Leng Qingqiu, saying coldly: "I'm sorry, it was my fault earlier. Please forgive me, President Leng!"

In his words, Zhou Jiming's tone was awkward and cold, showing no sincerity of apology, even with a hint of defiance.

After saying these words, Zhou Jiming was about to leave, feeling a burning shame on his face and desperately wishing to leave quickly.

However, the world always works like this: the more you want to leave, the less you can.

Before Zhou Jiming could take two steps, Lu Yu's voice came again: "Wait, President Zhou!"

Upon hearing, Zhou Jiming's body stiffened, slowly stopping his steps, turning around to look at Lu Yu, saying: "I've already apologized, what more do you want?!"

In his words, Zhou Jiming's tone was icy, with traces of coldness in his gaze, unable to fathom why Lu Yu called him.

"Apologized?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu coldly replied: "Zhou Jiming, are you dumb!?"

"I asked you to apologize respectfully to my fiancée, not to speak like someone died in your family. Do you understand!?"

In his words, Lu Yu's voice suddenly raised, carrying absolute coldness, as he stared coldly at Zhou Jiming!

Upon hearing these words, Zhou Jiming's face turned pale, feeling deeply humiliated as he looked at Lu Yu!

At this moment, around the business circle of Lin'an City, the big shots were watching Lu Yu with expressions of disbelief.

They all knew Lu Yu was usually assertive, which is why they kept their distance.

But even knowing his assertiveness, they never imagined Lu Yu would act so dominantly!

Not only making Zhou Jiming apologize publicly to Leng Qingqiu, but now also demanding Zhou Jiming to apologize respectfully. This made everyone stunned!

Hearing Lu Yu's words, Zhou Jiming clenched his fists tightly, never expecting Lu Yu to make such a demand!

With clenched jaws, Zhou Jiming stared furiously at Lu Yu, saying: "Lu Yu, don't push me too far!"

In his words, Zhou Jiming's tone was deeply resentful.

"Push you too far!?"

Upon hearing, Lu Yu narrowed his eyes, coldly replying: "I'm bullying you now, what can you do!?"

"If you know what's good, come over and apologize respectfully to my fiancée, or don't blame me for being ruthless!"

In his words, Lu Yu arrogantly challenged Zhou Jiming, disregarding him entirely.

"You!"

Seeing Lu Yu's behavior, Zhou Jiming's eyes were bloodshot, feeling suppressed and furious!

As the son of the Zhou Family, he has always received admiration in Jinling City, never suffering such humiliation. He wanted to speak but had no words!

"Zhou Jiming, don't look at me like that."

Seeing Zhou Jiming in this state, Lu Yu sneered disdainfully, saying: "I've made my point, and the consequences are clear. Whether you apologize or not, weigh the choice yourself!"

In his words, Lu Yu looked down with arrogance, like a lion surveying a coyote, filled with contempt!

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