CHAPTER 1541: CHAPTER 1593: HONDA TAKESHI’S DEFIANCE

Just now when the butler helped Li Yifei, Honda Takeshi accepted it. After all, the guy is friends with the prince, and since his identity was confirmed, it wasn’t good to go too far. But when Li Yifei injured him with his hand, he couldn’t take it anymore. Although Li Yifei didn’t admit it, Honda Takeshi was convinced it was him.

Now, the butler of Prince Sashar was actually helping Li Yifei, even threatening him. Honda Takeshi blinked dumbfoundedly, making sure he didn’t hear it wrong.

He was completely at a loss. What the hell was going on? Why was a Huaxia person so favored here, while he, the second son of a powerful Japanese super consortium, was constantly threatened, insulted, and even beaten?

Honda Takeshi remained silent for a moment, then asked in a deep voice, "On what grounds? Give me a reason! You didn’t see him hitting me? Or do you think Prince Sashar would offend me, offend the Honda Financial Group, offend Japan because of him?"

The butler said, "You can only represent yourself, not the Honda Financial Group, much less Japan. Moreover, Mr. Honda Takeshi, you were at fault first. This gentleman just asked you to apologize. It’s a matter of character to admit when you’re wrong, whether you’re a Westerner or an Easterner. This is a quality anyone known worldwide should possess."

Li Yifei chuckled. He didn’t expect the butler to help him like this. But if he knew about Princess Sarama’s situation, he might understand why the butler was helping him.

Honda Takeshi glared angrily and said, "He wants me to kneel down and apologize to him. I will never listen. Go ahead and have me beaten to death today, but if you do, be ready to face the wrath of the Honda Financial Group! Even Sashar’s father might not be able to handle it!"

The butler shrugged, crossed his arms over his stomach, and actually took two steps back, clearing the way. He said to Honda Takeshi, "Well, suit yourself. After all, I’m not you and can’t represent you in anything."

After speaking, he said to Li Yifei, "Honorable sir, please feel free, but do consider that this is the prince’s house."

This was certainly not a threat to Li Yifei, as he admitted he didn’t have the credentials for it. Just by considering how the bodyguards that accompanied the prince returned and praised Li Yifei, not to mention Princess Sarama’s concern for him, he couldn’t possibly threaten Li Yifei.

Li Yifei nodded, turned his head, and issued a final ultimatum to Honda Takeshi, saying, "The Honda Financial Group is indeed big, but the Honda family’s shares aren’t much. Even if the head of the Honda family came, he might not dare to talk to me like this. So, you now kneel and apologize to me and my friend, and I won’t pursue matters regarding you and your consortium."

Honda Takeshi didn’t believe Li Yifei at all. In his view, Li Yifei was just bragging, acting lawlessly because he had Prince Sashar backing him, boasting sky-high. How could he believe such words?

With a sneer, Honda Takeshi burst into laughter, laughing until he was almost tearing up, pointing at Li Yifei, "You really can brag, hahaha, threatening the Honda Financial Group, with just you? What a joke!"

"So many people here saw you hit me first, and this butler is so biased, it’s simply laughable. Just wait, I’ll find the prince to ask if his son is so arrogant; do his family know!"

After speaking, Honda Takeshi turned to leave, but after two steps, his calf went numb, and he tripped over himself, falling to the ground. This time, he wasn’t so lucky; his chin hit the pavement, nearly knocking out two teeth, causing him to hold his mouth and scream in pain.

The surrounding people burst into laughter. They wouldn’t step in to help a Japanese, nor would they stop a Huaxia person. The bigger the fuss, the better, ideally leading to a fight, bringing some amusement to the banquet. Some even cheered.

Wu Shuwei couldn’t help but laugh. That fall wasn’t caused by Li Yifei; Honda Takeshi tripped over his own feet and fell. Li Yifei didn’t do a thing.

Angelina patted her forehead, thinking, "I’ve always thought Huaxia or Eastern men were weak, but seeing Li Yifei, I realized how narrow-minded my view was. Eastern men can also be real men!"

The butler twitched his lips, didn’t say anything, and didn’t help Honda Takeshi up either. He also saw that Honda Takeshi fell on his own and it had nothing to do with Li Yifei.

As for Li Yifei, he did have a cherry in his hand, originally intending to flick it out and knock Honda Takeshi down, but he ended up saving the trouble since the guy fell by himself.

Laying on the ground, with his chin pain subsiding a bit, hearing the surrounding laughter, Honda Takeshi wished he could crawl into a hole. The dignified second son of the Honda Financial Group being humiliated like this today—if he didn’t avenge this, how could he mingle in the future?

The Japanese fierceness burst out; Honda Takeshi climbed up from the ground again, spat out a mouthful of blood, and pointed at Li Yifei, demanding, "If you dare, tell me your name!"

"I never like to repeat myself, so..." Li Yifei lifted a leg and gave a kick with some force. By the time Honda Takeshi realized, his body was already flying out. He made a sound as he crashed to the ground, conveniently kneeling on both knees, with pain in his knees and lower legs. Anyway, once Honda Takeshi knelt on the ground, he leaned forward, looking as if he was apologizing to Li Yifei and the others.

"Good! Haha!" The crowd, unafraid of escalating the situation, applauded and cheered.

Wu Shuwei and Angelina were slightly worried, concerned about Li Yifei making a bigger scene, with hands on their foreheads, feeling a headache, considering reporting to Prince Sashar now for him to come and handle it. Otherwise, if it escalates, it would really be difficult to resolve.

Honda Takeshi, having been kicked like that, had his internal organs shifted, clutching his stomach, head down on the ground, struggling to catch his breath for quite a while.

Li Yifei maintained a calm demeanor, as if it had nothing to do with him, and after delivering the kick, Li Yifei uttered, "Consider that your apology!"

Honda Takeshi shouted in a near-hysterical voice, "Don’t go, I’m not done with you!"

Just then, several Japanese people including Tonohei ran over from a distance and saw Honda Takeshi kneeling on the ground, while Li Yifei and others stood opposite. Tonohei immediately became furious.

His relationship with Honda Takeshi was not one of superior-subordinate, but just friends. Honda Takeshi happened to be visiting Dubai for fun, and his father had entrusted Tonohei to look after him. Tonight, he brought him to see a formal banquet in Dubai, and also to boast about his connections and influence here. He hoped that Honda Takeshi would promote him once back in Japan.

In the short time he wasn’t with Honda Takeshi, and this guy gets beaten up? And it seems the assailants are these Huaxia people.

Tonohei ran over, helped Honda Takeshi up, and asked a few hurried questions in Japanese, to which Honda Takeshi replied. Tonohei’s face changed instantly, glaring angrily at Li Yifei, "Huaxia people, don’t leave, we’re not done with today’s matter!"

Huaxia and Japan were mortal enemies decades ago. Now, hostility among the general populace in both Huaxia and Japan remains strong. Seeing Huaxia and Japanese people face off again, a conflict seemed imminent. This excited the surrounding crowd, and many people gathered.

"Abdullah, who do you think is stronger?" a bystander asked someone beside him.

The person next to him rolled his eyes and said, "In terms of numbers, the Japanese would win, after all, they have several men, while there’s only one Huaxia person over there."

"No, no, I disagree with you. I think that Huaxia person is strong. Not mentioning whether Sashar would help him, but just that kick earlier—whether in speed, angle, or power—it’s very significant!"

"I wasn’t finished yet. I think the Huaxia person will win because he’s formidable. I was once infatuated with Huaxia martial arts; it’s truly impressive, every move has its rules. These Japanese are short in stature and, intellectually, I don’t think they’re very high, so the Huaxia person will win."

"Fuck, then who are you betting on to win?"

"I’m definitely betting on the Huaxia person to win. The stake is that Alfa Romeo I just bought. How about it? If you win, I’ll give it to you, but if you lose, you give me a Bugatti."

"You’re the fucker, can a Bugatti and an Alfa Romeo be the same."

"So, are you betting or not?"

"Not betting, I’m hoping for Little Japan to lose."

Not just these two were secretly betting, but several others were gambling too.

The crowd was chattering away, in their eyes, it didn’t matter whether Huaxia or Japanese people were strong. They were just there for the fun. However, Wu Shuwei and Angelina thought differently. Wu Shuwei walked over, looked at Li Yifei, and asked, "Is it really okay?"

"It’s fine, haha!" Li Yifei smiled faintly.

Angelina nodded and said, "I’ll testify for you, Oak Company has some influence in Dubai and won’t let the Japanese do whatever they want."

"Okay, thank you!" Li Yifei replied.

The butler had already moved back, the security was driven away by him just now, so he quickly went to find the prince and princess to handle this.

Opposite, Tonohei led a few people, one supporting Honda Takeshi, while others advanced towards Li Yifei.

"Huaxia people, you will pay for this, I assure you!" Tonohei said coldly.

Li Yifei curled his lip and said, "If you can make a move, then stop arguing."

"Fine! Though this is someone else’s place, with such provocation, as a samurai, I challenge you!" Tonohei said as he took off his outer coat, unbuttoned his shirt, and bounced lightly on his feet, seemingly loosening up.

A few seconds later, Tonohei charged forwards with a strange shout, regardless of whether Li Yifei accepted the challenge or not.