"Hmph, they have the nerve to report this to the authorities? Shameless!"
Zhan Bei Jue raised an eyebrow, about to ask them who they thought they had harmed when Ke Teng was wheeled in, his head and shoulders heavily bandaged, sitting in a wheelchair.
His face was swollen like a pig's head.
One eye was bloodshot.
Their eyes met, and Zhan Bei Jue knew this wouldn't be an easy situation to resolve.
"I'm going to make a call."
A staff member reached out to stop him.
"You cannot. From now on, all your communication devices will be confiscated."
"Then call a doctor. I have a patient here who needs care."
"Rest assured. We will arrange someone to take care of her."
*Click*. Two staff members stepped forward and fastened a silver bracelet onto Zhan Bei Jue's wrist.
Then, one person grabbed his arm on each side.
With so many people barging in to do this to Zhan Bei Jue, Min'er should have reacted strongly.
But she seemed detached, as if her soul had left her body. She couldn't see anything, couldn't hear anything.
She just lay there quietly, her eyes open, indifferent to everything happening around her.
Zhan Bei Jue's suspicion was immediately confirmed.
"She's suffered a severe shock and has suicidal tendencies. You must guarantee that she will be safe."
"Don't worry. We are professionals."
Inside, Zhan Bei Jue sat alone in the room, and someone immediately came to help him remove the bracelet.
"We apologize, President Zhan. We don't want to make things difficult, but as you can see, President Ke himself came to file the report."
"He has surveillance footage from along the route and dashcam footage from other drivers. The evidence is irrefutable. We have no choice."
Zhan Bei Jue flexed his wrists.
"What does he want?"
"He said he doesn't want to settle. He wants it handled as a criminal case. He wants you to take responsibility."
Zhan Bei Jue sneered, "Just him?"
"President Zhan, to be frank, this situation is very unfavorable for you. The evidence is overwhelming…"
"That depends on how you want to handle it."
Zhan Bei Jue was the top taxpayer in Nancheng.
One company supported countless people like them in public service.
He was no longer just a businessman. From the perspective of driving Nancheng's entire GDP and influencing other performance metrics, his actions touched upon politics.
Zhan Bei Jue understood that ordinary people dared not touch him.
However, his opponent was Ke Teng.
If the Ke Corporation exerted enough pressure, it would be difficult for them.
He wasn't someone who liked to make things difficult for people.
"Let him come talk to me."
The staff member sighed.
"We knew you'd say that, so President Ke specifically said he won't talk to you."
He then added, nervously, "We've already notified Mrs. Zhan. She's on her way."
Zhan Bei Jue's eyebrows furrowed, and he immediately became furious.
Did they know about Ke Teng's intentions towards Jiang Nan Fang?
For the formidable Zhan Bei Jue to be in trouble and need a woman to bail him out was utterly preposterous!
"Why are you calling her here? Giving that Ke fellow more face. Let my lawyer handle it."
"It's good that he refuses to settle. He's falsely accusing and slandering me. I want him to take responsibility too. Let the lawyers talk."
"..."
The staff member was momentarily speechless, choked by his words.
"...Sit here and rest for a moment. I'll go get you a drink of water."
No one dared to go in anymore. Everyone gathered in the lobby, whispering.
Soon, Jiang Nan Fang arrived.
The three sat alone in a room. Jiang Nan Fang looked at Ke Teng, whose face was beaten into a pig's head, and then at Zhan Bei Jue, who seemed completely unfazed.
Analyzing the situation, she proactively addressed Ke Teng.
"What he did today was wrong. Let's settle. I apologize to you on his behalf."
Each of the three had a cup of tea placed before them.
Upon hearing this, Zhan Bei Jue shot her a cold glance.
"What did I do wrong? Who wants to settle with him? And who gave you permission to apologize on my behalf?"
Oh, he had such status in front of Jiang Nan Fang?
Ke Teng picked up his teacup, intending to take a sip of water before continuing to watch the drama unfold. However, his bandages were so tight that he couldn't open his mouth.
He gave up.
"You're not wrong. You're amazing. You're the best in the world."
"Zhan Bei Jue, how did I not know that Nancheng's laws were written for you?"
"Do you think that by paying more taxes every year, you can twist right and wrong and silence public opinion? My goodness, I, a once beloved idol, was beaten up like this by you. Even if I wanted to let it go, my fans probably wouldn't agree."
Zhan Bei Jue looked at him with disdain.
"Your fans haven't all run off yet? Impressive. So, tell me, what do they want?"
"Are you a legal illiterate? Haven't you been to school? If I genuinely wanted to do something to you, do you think you could escape?"
"If I can't escape, then I can't escape. If you have the ability, use it. Let's see if I'm afraid."
"Don't think I wouldn't dare. Your license plate number, your face, and your fighting skills are all clearly captured by the cameras. If the video is put online, with such a huge scandal, the Zhan Corporation will be in another frenzy."
Zhan Bei Jue scoffed again.
"You say you'll put it online, as if you control the internet clients. Are all the people at the Zhan Corporation dead?"
Ke Teng also sneered.
"You're amazing. The Zhan Corporation has many tech bigwigs, but there are even more people who love to gossip and watch the show. If I give it to the media, do you think you can suppress it?"
"Because of that foul mouth of yours, I think I went easy on you today."
Zhan Bei Jue said dismissively.
"Ke Teng, do you know you are the most annoying person in this world to me?"
"Enough. Stop talking."
After listening for a while, Jiang Nan Fang sharply interrupted their meaningless bickering.
"Are you two enjoying yourselves? You beat me up today, I beat you up tomorrow. You slander me today, I slander you tomorrow."
"Does it truly solve any problems? Does it make the other person disappear from your sight? Don't you find this very tedious?"
There was some logic to her words, and both fell silent for a moment.
After a moment, Ke Teng looked at her.
"So, Mrs. Zhan, what are your brilliant ideas?"
Jiang Nan Fang looked at him unceremoniously, as if she had prepared her remarks beforehand.
"You deserved to be beaten today."
"Min'er, a good girl, suffered such undeserved misfortune. It was right for Zhan Bei Jue to vent her anger for her."
"I'm the one who's truly been wronged! It has nothing to do with me!"
"If it weren't for you, she wouldn't have come to Nancheng, nor would she have met President Zou. Indirectly speaking, it still has something to do with you."
"So, according to you, I deserve this? I should just accept it?"
"Haven't I already apologized to you on behalf of Zhan Bei Jue? And I'm covering your medical expenses. I've given you plenty of face, be content."
"..." Ke Teng was rendered speechless by her words.
After a few seconds of silence, he slammed his fist on the table.
"Damn it. Zhan Bei Jue, the only thing you're better at than me in this life is marrying a good wife like Jiang Nan Fang."
"I won't hold you accountable for today's events. It's not because of you, but because of her and Shen Min'er."
"If there's a next time, I'll fight you to the death, even if it costs me my fortune and my life!"