Zhang Weili and others quickly packed up and left the backstage, meeting up with Lu Zheng and the others in the hotel suite.
"That was awesome!"
Zhao Xiaodao was excited, "Wei Li, youâre incredible, you KOâd the opponent in one second!"
Zhang Weili gave a bashful smile, looked at Lu Zheng with admiration, and then said, "Itâs all thanks to Brother Lu."
"Huh?"
Zhao Xiaodao was stunned. Comparing Zhang Weiliâs performance just now, he immediately figured it out, "Brother Lu just transferred energy to you! Just like in martial arts novels!"
Zhang Weili, feeling the complicated yet immensely powerful "Plow Mountain Seven Cuts" in her mind, smiled and nodded, "More or less."
"Yay!"
Zhao Xiaodao swung his arm excitedly, proud of his own cleverness.
"We can celebrate, but what about the things that come after?" Zhang Weiliâs coach, though shocked by her outburst, came over with his phone, still somewhat worried, "Things have blown up, both domestically and here."
Due to Zhao Xiaodaoâs assistance, Zhang Weiliâs match had high attention, coupled with her one-second KO and post-match statements, the topic and related videos quickly soared to the top of the trending list on a certain platform.
[Zhang Weili defends title in 1.33 seconds!]
[Zhang Weili threatened to throw the match, organizers choose peace!]
[Zhang Weili announces withdrawal from UFC!]
Things were even more lively in the Lighthouse Country. Excited spectators at the scene directly stormed UFCâs office, causing John and others to flee.
"Serves them right!" Zhang Weili spat.
"Whatâs there to be afraid of?" Zhao Xiaodao said nonchalantly, "I recorded the whole call with John, the evidence is solid."
Everyone inhaled sharply and looked at Zhao Xiaodao, praising, "Youâre so clever!"
"No big deal!" Zhao Xiaodao waved his hand dismissively, and like showing off a treasure, he took out his phone and played the video.
At the next moment, the suite door was pushed open as John barged in with several people, filled with swagger.
"Zhang! Your words just caused serious damage to UFC, you must take responsibility..."
John had escaped from the enraged audience and received a scolding and job-saving directive from the UFC president, demanding him to squash this matter.
Thus, he came with a few security guards, full of rage, demanding Zhang Weili publicly apologize, or face being banned and sued.
Upon entering, he saw Zhao Xiaodaoâs phone playing the video.
"F**K!" John cursed fiercely, "Get me that phone!"
A few guards rushed forward.
"Courting death!"
Lin Wanâs gaze sharpened as she stepped forward, her long leg swept, "Bang, bang, bang," and the three guards at the front flew away.
Then a little assistant standing behind everyone raised a phone, "Iâve filmed everything!"
Everyone was speechless, "..."
Zhang Weili stepped out and faced John, sneered coldly, "What do you want? Call the police? Sue us? Should we release the video?"
"I..." John was momentarily speechless.
Apologize? Donât be silly, theyâve recorded the video, the evidence is conclusive.
Likewise, calling the police and suing wouldnât work, and Zhang Weili hadnât mentioned Jinwan Group by name, due to the absence of direct evidence, thus putting UFC on the hot seat.
John felt aggrieved, "But all this was orchestrated by Jinwan Group! Why are you targeting UFC then?"
"Because you didnât take responsibility!"
Lin Wan stopped Zhang Weili from speaking further, sneering, "If youâd taken responsibility, either handled Jinwan Group or reported them and willingly canceled the match, then this would have nothing to do with Wei Li, and Jinwan wouldnât target her later.
But you did nothing, just wanted to retain the profit from the match, only to throw Wei Li out as cannon fodder, drawing Jinwan Groupâs hatred.
So what else do you expect us to do? Mention Jinwan Group in the post-match comments? We donât have evidence, canât use your words on the video as proof, can you be responsible for that?"
Being an Interpol officer, Lin Wan had some understanding of the laws in the Lighthouse Country, advising Zhang Weili not to mention Jinwan Entertainment Group in the post-match statement.
Facing Lin Wanâs half-smiling gaze, John felt like dying.
Accuse Jinwan Entertainment Group without evidence?
Even if he had evidence, he wouldnât dare! He could end up in a deserted desert feeding lizards within three days if he dared speak.
Donât think that Jinwan Entertainment Groupâs money laundering would prevent their illegal activities; tonightâs actions show they havenât changed their usual conduct.
He was just a minor manager in UFC, didnât dare oppose a criminal group.
So he could only issue his feeble threats, "Zhang! You havenât fulfilled your contract with UFC. Weâll sue you and demand a huge compensation!
Moreover, if you donât retract your statement, such actions arenât accepted by any global fighting platform! Youâre self-destructing your career, youâll be banned by global boxing circles!
Of course, if you..."
Zhang Weili sneered, interrupting him by clenching her fist, "Do as you please. I once considered UFC and MMA the pinnacle of combat, striving for the Golden Belt belonged to me.
But now, Iâve seen greater vistas and pursued higher goals. UFC is just a clown platform."
"As for my contract with UFC, if you sue me, Iâll apply for an early termination of the contract."
Zhang Weili pointed at Zhao Xiaodaoâs phone, "Because I have reason to believe, should I return to the Lighthouse Country, thereâd be safety risks."
"You!"
John glared, speechless. After gasping heavily a few times, he could only turn and leave, snapping back as he walked, "Youâll regret this! Without us mediating, Jinwan Entertainment Group lost a fortune this time, they wonât let you off!"
Lu Zheng shook his head, "I donât know if Wei Li will regret it, but you definitely will."
John gave Lin Wan a venomous look, "I do regret, regret listening to this b**châs..."
Then John realized he couldnât utter another word, not a sound.
"If you canât speak, donât speak," Lu Zheng said calmly, "Enjoy the rest of your life."
John tried desperately, but couldnât make any sound, his eyes filled with horror as he looked at Lu Zheng, then turned and ran.
He needed a doctor!
Zhang Weiliâs eyes brightened, Zhao Xiaodao approached, thrilled, "Brother Lu touched his Mute Acupoint from a distance just now?"
Lu Zheng smiled and nodded, "Also planted a Life and Death Talisman on him, heâs done for."