Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1181: 1156: A Girl Who Makes People Feel Sorry for Her
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Song Xiaoxiao witnessed the unfolding situation and found herself consumed by regret.
She fretted over Ye Chen's slender frame, doubting his ability to contend with the group of robust men, especially given their sheer number.
"Ye Chen, don't concern yourself with me, just escape," Song Xiaoxiao urged him.
Her primary concern was preventing Ye Chen from sustaining any harm on her behalf. Observing Cao Yang's demeanor, it was evident he intended to utterly ruin Ye Chen.
Before Ye Chen could respond, Cao Yang menacingly declared, "Since you've arrived, don't even contemplate leaving."
Upon hearing this, Song Xiaoxiao's expression soured, and she turned to Cao Yang with a plea in her eyes. "Brother Cao, I was mistaken. As long as you let Ye Chen go, I will do whatever you ask. If you wish for me to serve you, there shall be no issue."
Cao Yang surveyed the distressed woman before him. "So now you resort to begging me? It is far too late. Had you heeded my words earlier, this situation would have been averted."
He then fixed a lascivious gaze upon Song Xiaoxiao, a lewd grin spreading across his face. "Xiaoxiao, I shall deal with your boyfriend first, and then I will torment you before his very eyes."
The mere thought sent a jolt of impatience through Cao Yang, amplifying his already broad smile.
Song Xiaoxiao looked at Ye Chen with profound regret, blaming herself for placing him in such peril.
She had steeled herself; if Cao Yang was determined to harm Ye Chen, and if Ye Chen were to suffer any misfortune, she would have no desire to continue living.
"Xiaoxiao, feast your eyes upon your boyfriend. Before long, you may not even recognize him. I shall demonstrate precisely how I intend to handle him," Cao Yang proclaimed with a smug smile.
Throughout this exchange, Ye Chen remained silent, observing Cao Yang's theatrical display with a sense of amusement, viewing the bar owner as nothing more than a buffoon.
"Fool, have you concluded your performance? I have no time to squander on you here," Ye Chen interjected abruptly.
Anger flared in Cao Yang's eyes upon hearing this. Never before had anyone dared to label him an idiot.
"Kid, are you weary of living? Let us see if you can maintain such bravado once this is over," Cao Yang retorted, his voice laced with fury.
He then gestured to the burly men in his employ.
As if receiving a silent command, the burly men surged forward to confront Ye Chen.
"Xiaoxiao, keep your eyes wide open and witness how your man is thoroughly beaten," Cao Yang said, a smile returning to his face.
"Cao Yang, you are less than human," Song Xiaoxiao shot back, her beautiful eyes blazing with indignation.
Cao Yang positioned himself aside, anticipating the spectacle.
As the burly men closed in, Ye Chen remained motionless. He turned his gaze towards Song Xiaoxiao and said, "Xiaoxiao, be a good girl and close your eyes."
Cao Yang erupted in laughter. "Haha, Xiaoxiao, it appears your boyfriend truly understands his standing. He admits his impending defeat, knowing he will be so battered by my men that you won't be able to bear witnessing it."
Disregarding Cao Yang's taunts, Song Xiaoxiao obediently closed her eyes.
Despite her inability to see, sheer nervousness caused her fists to clench tightly.
"Ye Chen, do not worry. If anything befalls you, I shall join you. In this lifetime, you are the only one I have ever chosen," Song Xiaoxiao vowed silently to herself.
Ye Chen merely shook his head at Cao Yang's words, confirming his assessment of the man as an utter simpleton.
The room soon echoed with the sounds of a fierce confrontation, while Cao Yang remained seated on a nearby sofa, observing the unfolding drama.
As the burly men charged, Ye Chen’s expression remained utterly serene, undisturbed.
These individuals posed no threat to him; he could easily dispatch them in mere moments.
Before long, cries of pain began to resound in succession.
Song Xiaoxiao, fearing Ye Chen had been injured, felt tears cascade down her cheeks like a broken string of pearls.
However, Cao Yang's face contorted with displeasure as the men who had attacked earlier were swiftly repelled.
Ye Chen had flung them aside as if they were mere sacks of sand.
It was truly astonishing how someone as seemingly frail and delicate as Ye Chen could display such formidable combat prowess.
The burly assailants gasped for breath, yet Ye Chen remained composed, showing no signs of fatigue whatsoever.
"Beat him! Quickly, beat him with all your might!" Cao Yang commanded.
His order met with frustration from the burly men. They couldn't even land a blow on Ye Chen, let alone overpower him.
Moreover, wave after wave of Ye Chen's strikes sent his attackers tumbling to the ground.
The scene before him stunned Cao Yang, compelling him to acknowledge that he had severely underestimated Ye Chen.
This man was far from ordinary; he must possess some form of rigorous training to contend with so many hardened individuals.
"How… how is this possible?" Cao Yang stammered, gazing in disbelief at his defeated men sprawled on the floor.
Witnessing their comrades' swift defeat, the remaining burly men halted their assault.
As the saying goes, "The wise adapt to circumstances."
They were not foolish; they recognized that confronting Ye Chen was akin to striking a boulder with a fragile egg.
"Spare us, esteemed sir, we beg for mercy," the burly men implored, falling to their knees before Ye Chen.
These men were merely hired hands, motivated by payment, and Ye Chen harbored no personal animosity towards them.
Given their newfound sense, Ye Chen saw no reason to prolong their torment.
“Get out of my sight, and don't let me see you again,” Ye Chen commanded icily.
Upon hearing this, the burly men breathed a collective sigh of relief. They scrambled to their feet and bolted out of the room.
Glancing at the retreating figures of the burly men, Ye Chen called out, “I’ll count to three, and you better all be gone.”
“One”
“Two”
Even before Ye Chen could utter the number three, those men desperately scrambled, exiting the room without a backward glance.
Song Xiaoxiao's eyes fluttered open. Seeing Ye Chen unharmed, her heart finally found its peace.
At this moment, only Ye Chen, Song Xiaoxiao, and Cao Yang remained in the room.
Just moments before, Cao Yang had witnessed his own men abandoning him and fleeing, no matter how loudly he shouted. Uselessly, those individuals had vanished from the room, not looking back.
“I truly feel sorry for you. All your subordinates have deserted you, and now you stand utterly alone,” Ye Chen stated coldly.
As he watched Ye Chen steadily advance towards him, a profound sense of fear finally gripped Cao Yang.
He had never imagined that Ye Chen possessed such formidable combat prowess, dispatching his men in mere moments.
Cao Yang was filled with deep regret. Had he known Song Xiaoxiao had a boyfriend like this, he would never have dared to provoke them.
“Ye Chen, I was wrong. Please, have mercy on me,” Cao Yang pleaded, his legs now trembling uncontrollably from sheer terror.
Ye Chen paid him no mind and instead walked over to Song Xiaoxiao, saying, “Xiaoxiao, it’s all over now.”
He gently helped the distressed girl to her feet, gazing at her with a heart overflowing with concern.
Ye Chen understood that had he arrived any later, the repercussions would have been unthinkable, and this entire ordeal would have undoubtedly sullied the young girl’s future.
“Ye Chen, I was so scared just now,” Song Xiaoxiao murmured, burying herself in Ye Chen’s embrace.
Sensing the girl’s body still quivering with residual fear, a surge of anger ignited within Ye Chen.
He shot an irate glare at Cao Yang. If not for this man, Song Xiaoxiao would not be in such a state.