Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1198: 1173: If Only I Had Known Then What I Know Now
Upon arrival at the institution's entrance, a vigilant security attendant gestured towards the stout woman, indicating, "Madam, this young lady is the Li Mei you seek."
The portly woman, her gaze fixed on the young woman before her, inquired, "So, you are Li Mei?"
Li Mei, maintaining a puzzled demeanor, examined the woman with no recollection of ever meeting her.
The fat woman, confronting Li Mei with evident ire, wore a distinctly adversarial expression.
"Madam, have we been introduced before? I confess I don't recall," Li Mei responded, a hint of confusion in her voice.
"It matters not if you do not recognize me; I certainly know you," the fat woman retorted with a sneer.
She then beckoned Brother Hei closer, asking, "Is it her, Hei?"
"Brother Hei, what brings you to our school?" Li Mei asked, her tone light as she addressed him.
Ignoring Li Mei's query, Brother Hei presented a wronged expression to the fat woman. "Wife, yes, it is indeed her. This is the woman who enticed me and subsequently threatened blackmail with those photographs."
It was at this juncture that Li Mei finally grasped the identity of the portly woman – she was, in fact, Brother Hei's wife.
Yet, Li Mei mused, Brother Hei's dalliances with other women were hardly surprising. His wife was, to all appearances, quite unbearable, possessing a physique not unlike a pig and a rather unappealing visage. Any man, she reasoned, would struggle to find such a partnership endurable, and it was commendable, in a way, that Brother Hei had remained with her for so long.
Stunned by Brother Hei's blatant betrayal, Li Mei felt a pang of sadness. "Brother Hei, what are you saying? How could you speak of me like this, when clearly you...?"
"And what of me? If you dare utter another word, do you believe I won't strike you?" Brother Hei threatened, his voice laced with venom.
Li Mei recoiled, genuinely taken aback by Brother Hei's ferocity. His eyes blazed with an intense fury.
"Heizi, what exactly is your guilty conscience about? Allow this young lady to conclude her statement. I, too, am eager to hear her perspective," the fat woman interjected, fixing a stern gaze upon Brother Hei. She was acutely aware of her husband's culpability and did not wish for Li Mei to elaborate further.
"Wife, it's not guilt, but rather a concern that she might utter words that displease you, which would undoubtedly wound me," Brother Hei fabricated, his words causing a wave of nausea to ripple through the onlookers. His hypocrisy was both palpable and repulsive.
The fat woman, however, appeared rather pleased, a faint smile gracing her lips. She understood that Brother Hei's deference was not born of genuine affection but stemmed from other considerations.
"Young lady, please proceed. I am listening," the fat woman declared with a smile.
"Madam, I implore you to exercise better control over your husband and put an end to his persistent harassment," Li Mei stated, summoning her courage. It was true that Brother Hei had been frequently calling and bothering her, a situation Li Mei desperately wished to escape. She yearned to put as much distance as possible between herself and the man. In fact, they hadn't communicated for quite some time, and it was solely due to Song Xiaoxiao's predicament that she had even considered seeking out Brother Hei again.
Li Mei's words struck Brother Hei like a physical blow, igniting his fury. Suddenly, a resounding slap echoed through the air.
Li Mei instinctively covered her reddening, swollen cheek, her gaze fixed on Brother Hei in disbelief. "I exposed your misdeeds in front of your wife, are you not feeling ashamed now?"
"Shameless woman, shut your mouth, or I swear I will end you," Brother Hei bellowed, pointing a trembling finger at Li Mei.
"If you possess the courage, then kill me. I hold men like you, who cower before their wives and lack all semblance of dignity, in the lowest regard. It is truly a disgrace," Li Mei shot back, her words dripping with sarcasm.
Her retort struck Brother Hei with the force of a blade, piercing him to the core. Like a feral beast unleashed, he lunged, raining blows and kicks upon Li Mei. The surrounding crowd was powerless to intervene.
Naturally, Li Mei was no easy victim. She retaliated fiercely, her long nails raking across Brother Hei's face, leaving streaks of blood in their wake.
The fat woman observed the unfolding spectacle with a look of utter satisfaction. This was precisely the outcome she had envisioned: Brother Hei and Li Mei locked in a physical altercation.
Amidst the chaos, someone contacted the authorities, and the distant wail of sirens heralded the approach of a police vehicle.
The patrol car screeched to a halt at the school's entrance, and uniformed officers emerged, their voices sharp as they commanded, "You two, cease your actions immediately! Do you hear us?"
Both Li Mei and Brother Hei, lost in their frenzied fight, paid no heed to the officers' commands.
Witnessing their continued struggle, the officers quickly intervened, physically separating the combative pair and escorting them to the police vehicle.
This incident marked a significant turning point for Li Mei. Not only had she been confronted by those directly involved, but she was now being taken away by the police.
Even with her father's wealth and influence with the dean, her continued enrollment at the university became untenable. The overwhelming majority of students and parents at the school were demanding Li Mei's expulsion, and further complaints would undoubtedly arise if she remained. The dean, unwilling to jeopardize his career for a mere sum of money, could not afford to ignore such widespread sentiment.
However, to preserve a semblance of face for Li Mei's father, the institution opted not to formally expel her. Instead, they allowed her to withdraw from her studies voluntarily.
Song Xiaoxiao also bore witness to the unfolding scene. Initially, she had assumed Li Mei was merely engaging in some playful antics, but she certainly didn't anticipate her involvement with a married man. And now, the legitimate wife had made her appearance, intending to confront Li Mei. Meanwhile, Ye Chen was contemplating that he hadn't seen Su Wanyi in quite some time and was considering a visit to her company. This young lady had deliberately avoided contacting Ye Chen for several weeks, entirely engrossed in her professional pursuits. Ye Chen, not wanting to intrude upon her focus, refrained from disturbing her. Just as he was about to initiate a call to Su Wanyi, his phone began to ring. “Xiaoxiao, what seems to be the trouble?” Ye Chen inquired, glancing at the caller ID and recognizing Song Xiaoxiao’s number before answering. He surmised that her call so early in the morning, rather than attending her classes, must indicate that something significant had occurred. “Ye Chen, you need to come to our school immediately,” Song Xiaoxiao’s voice conveyed a sense of urgency. “What has happened?” Ye Chen questioned further. “We can discuss it once we meet,” Song Xiaoxiao replied curtly, disengaging from the call without providing any further details. Changing his attire, Ye Chen promptly headed towards Song Xiaoxiao’s school. He reasoned that the young lady must be facing a pressing matter, otherwise, she wouldn't have contacted him at such an early hour. Upon reaching the school's main entrance, Ye Chen found Song Xiaoxiao already waiting, having been there for a considerable duration. “Xiaoxiao, what is going on?” Ye Chen asked, noting Song Xiaoxiao’s visibly displeased expression. “Ye Chen, Li Mei has been apprehended by the police,” Song Xiaoxiao revealed to Ye Chen. “Arrested by the police? Could you explain exactly what transpired?” Ye Chen sought clarification. Hearing Song Xiaoxiao's account, Ye Chen found himself perplexed as this turn of events was not part of his original strategy. No one had foreseen Li Mei engaging in a physical altercation with that gentleman, especially with his wife observing the entire spectacle as if it were mere entertainment. Instead of intervening, she had apparently instructed someone to contact the authorities. This entire situation had been orchestrated by the stout woman, with Ye Chen merely offering a bit of assistance. Nevertheless, an individual like Li Mei was considered to have brought this upon herself. Why would she pursue a married man if not to invite trouble? Having the legal wife appear to confront her was, in essence, a fitting consequence. If only she had possessed the foresight, she would likely never have embarked on such a path in the first place.