Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1196: 1171: Ye Chen's Plan

Since Li Mei harbors such ill will, then a reciprocal approach is warranted.

At school, Li Mei presents a significant threat to Song Xiaoxiao, akin to a volatile time bomb whose detonation is unpredictable.

Ye Chen recognized the imperative to neutralize this threat before it could escalate, thus ensuring Song Xiaoxiao's continued safety.

The most viable solution he conceived was to engineer Li Mei's expulsion from the institution, forcing her to distance herself considerably.

From Ye Chen's understanding, despite Li Mei's less-than-virtuous character, her academic degree held immense value for her. Consequently, persuading her to voluntarily withdraw was conspicuously unfeasible.

Therefore, strategic maneuvering would be necessary to compel Li Mei's departure from the school.

While this task might prove challenging for an average individual, for Ye Chen, it was merely a trivial undertaking.

Upon returning to his residence, he indulged in a refreshing bath before collapsing onto his bed with a sigh.

Retrieving his laptop, Ye Chen initiated his meticulously crafted plan by briskly typing on the keyboard.

Leveraging his advanced hacking capabilities, he infiltrated Li Mei's mobile device, uncovering information that was truly astonishing.

Ye Chen found himself almost impressed by Li Mei's audaciousness, particularly her decision to retain such incendiary photographs and videos on her phone.

It proved exceedingly simple to access Li Mei's WeChat account and disseminate these compromising materials to her contacts.

"Excellent, the mission is complete," Ye Chen declared, closing his laptop with a decisive snap.

After a brief perusal of his phone, he extinguished the lights and drifted into sleep.

Unbeknownst to Li Mei, Ye Chen had been orchestrating these clandestine operations.

The previous night, Li Mei had opted not to return to the dormitory, immersed in a state of jubilant elation. She relished the perceived demise of Song Xiaoxiao, believing her transgression held dire consequences.

She oscillated between bouts of tears and laughter, repeatedly raising glasses of wine to her lips.

Li Mei had received confirmation from Brother Hei that Song Xiaoxiao had indeed been eliminated.

This news elicited an expression of glee, prompting her to even propose a toast in celebration.

However, after a short interval, her demeanor shifted back to one of sorrowful weeping.

"Meimei, what troubles you?" Brother Hei inquired with concern.

"Brother Hei, I truly never wished for Song Xiaoxiao's demise, yet she publicly humiliated me before the entire class; it was simply unbearable," Li Mei confessed through choked sobs.

She recognized her profound regret, acknowledging that Song Xiaoxiao had treated her kindly in the past. The act of hiring an assassin over such a slight now seemed monstrous.

"Brother Hei, I am terrified; truly, deeply scared," Li Mei wailed.

"Meimei, fear not. As long as you remain devoted to me, I assure you, nothing untoward will occur. I shall safeguard you always," Brother Hei offered in reassurance.

The subsequent day, as dawn broke.

A cacophony of noise disrupted the morning tranquility outside the villa.

"Sister-in-law, Brother Hei is currently resting; you are not permitted to enter," one of the bodyguards stated.

"All of you, step aside, or face my displeasure," a corpulent woman commanded imperiously.

Simultaneously, she forcefully shoved aside the two bodyguards obstructing her path.

Upon hearing this commotion, Brother Hei broke into a cold sweat and hastily roused the slumbering Li Mei, urging, "Meimei, quickly escape through the rear exit."

Li Mei, rubbing her eyes, hastily donned her attire and made a swift departure from the villa.

Had she delayed even a moment longer, the imposing figure of the stout woman would have apprehended her.

Moments later, a resounding crash echoed as the door was violently kicked open, the culprit being none other than the imposing, stout woman.

"Wife, to what do I owe the pleasure of this visit?" Brother Hei inquired nervously of the woman before him.

"Why should I not come? Have I disrupted your dalliance with that little vixen?" the stout woman retorted acrimoniously.

Were anyone else to exhibit such audacity, Brother Hei would have long since erupted in anger. However, in the presence of this stout woman, any semblance of aggression vanished; he became as timid as a mouse before a predatory cat.

In his wife's formidable presence, Brother Hei transformed into an entirely different persona, leaving even the bodyguards astounded and motionless.

Indeed, the arrival of the stout woman was a calculated element within Ye Chen's grand design; he had strategically dispatched the compromising photographs and those undeniably explicit videos of Brother Hei and Li Mei in flagrante delicto directly to the stout woman.

As anticipated, Brother Hei's wife appeared at his doorstep.

"Wife, you misunderstand me completely. Even possessing the courage of a lion, I would never dare to betray you. Is that not so?" Brother Hei stammered in a desperate attempt to explain.

"Heizi, cease your charade. Cast your gaze upon this," the stout woman commanded, presenting her phone to Brother Hei.

Upon viewing the contents, Brother Hei was struck with profound terror, his complexion paling to the hue of grave dirt.

In that instant, his animosity towards Li Mei intensified to its peak. He seethed at the audacity of this girl, who dared to transmit such materials to his wife, harboring ambitions that were clearly far-reaching. Such a woman, he concluded, could not be permitted to linger.

Brother Hei resolved then and there to find the necessary means to teach Li Mei a severe lesson.

"Wife, I am truly wronged. This is all a grave misunderstanding. It was that shameless girl who deliberately seduced me, subsequently recording these events to extort me. I refrained from disclosing this to you earlier, fearing it would cause you distress. I profoundly acknowledge my grievous errors," Brother Hei confessed, weeping bitterly.

The stout woman proved to be not easily swayed by such pleas.

"Very well. If that is indeed the case, Heizi, escort me to confront that shameless woman. Let us set the record straight, face to face," the stout woman declared, her displeasure palpable.

"Wife, consider it done," Brother Hei responded swiftly, hastily donning his clothes.

If he could only gain his wife's forgiveness, then getting rid of Li Mei was a small matter. Besides, it was Li Mei who had first betrayed him.

While the stout woman and Brother Hei were engaged in conversation, Li Mei had already made her way back to the school grounds.

At this particular time, classes had not yet commenced, but a considerable number of students were already milling about the campus.

Upon witnessing Li Mei's arrival, they adopted expressions of contempt.

Among this gathering, Li Mei recognized only a handful of individuals, and no prior animosity existed between them; their relationship had always been amicable.

She found herself perplexed as to the reason behind their current demeanor.

Li Mei conjectured that perhaps it was difficult to gain universal approval, and those who now scorned her likely had been influenced by Song Xiaoxiao's pronouncements the previous day, thus forming an unfavorable opinion of her.

The events of yesterday were only a passing concern for her; she had nearly expunged them from her memory, especially considering that Song Xiaoxiao, the one who had uttered insults, was no longer among the living.

"Never mind, I should eat first," Li Mei mused.

Her stomach was indeed growling that morning. Having been expelled from the villa by Brother Hei and remaining unfed, she felt a pang of injustice.

As she entered the dining hall, Li Mei sensed that every eye was upon her, with whispers following her every step; it seemed no one was willing to acknowledge her presence.

"It's her, truly despicable."

"Shameless, utterly shameless."

"I never imagined I would have someone like this as a classmate; it's a genuine disgrace."

Though the voices were subdued and not entirely distinct, Li Mei understood they were speaking about her.

Disregarding their comments, she proceeded to the food counter, ordered her meal, and scanned the area for an unoccupied seat.

At that precise moment, her gaze fell upon a familiar face within the hall, which offered her a smile, nearly causing her to drop her tray in shock.