"Hmph, those shameless people dare to report it?"
Zhan Bei Jue raised an eyebrow, about to ask who they had harmed themselves when Ke Teng, his head and shoulders wrapped in thick bandages, was pushed in on a wheelchair.
His face was swollen like a pig's head.
One eye was filled with bloodshot veins.
Their eyes met, and Zhan Bei Jue knew that the matter wouldn't be easy to resolve today.
"I'm making a call."
The 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."
"Don't worry. We will arrange someone to take care of her."
With a "click," two staff members stepped forward and fastened a silver bracelet onto Zhan Bei Jue's wrist.
Then, one person took hold of each of his arms.
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, seeing nothing, hearing nothing.
She just lay there quietly, her eyes open, indifferent to everything happening around her.
Zhan Bei Jue's suspicion was immediately confirmed.
"She has suffered a severe shock and has suicidal tendencies. You must guarantee me that she will not be harmed."
"Don't worry. We are professionals."
After going inside, Zhan Bei Jue sat alone in the room, and someone immediately came to help him remove the bracelet.
"We apologize, President Zhan. We didn't want to make things so unpleasant, but as you can see, President Ke himself came to report the case."
"He has surveillance footage from the route and dashcam footage from other drivers. The evidence is irrefutable. We can't do anything."
Zhan Bei Jue flexed his wrist.
"What does he want?"
"He said he won't settle. He wants to proceed as a criminal case and hold you responsible."
Zhan Bei Jue sneered, "Based on him?"
"President Zhan, to be frank, this situation is very unfavorable for you. The evidence is irrefutable..."
"That depends on how you want to handle it."
Zhan Bei Jue was the foremost taxpayer in Nancheng.
His companies supported countless people like them who worked in public service.
He was no longer just a businessman; considering his contribution to Nancheng's entire GDP and other performance assessments, his actions had political implications.
Zhan Bei Jue understood that ordinary people wouldn't dare to touch him.
However, his opponent was Ke Teng.
If the Ke Corporation exerted pressure, it would be difficult for them.
He wasn't someone who liked to make things difficult.
"Let him come talk to me."
The staff member sighed.
"I knew you would say that, so President Ke said in advance that he won't talk to you."
Then he added nervously,
"We have already notified Mrs. Zhan. She is on her way."
Zhan Bei Jue's eyebrows furrowed, and he instantly became angry.
Did even they know about Ke Teng's intentions towards Jiang Nan Fang?
For the formidable Zhan Bei Jue to be in trouble and have a woman come to his rescue was simply preposterous!
"Why call her here? It gives face to that Ke. Let my lawyer come."
"If he doesn't agree to a settlement, that's fine. He falsely accused me and slandered my reputation. I want him to be held accountable too. Let the lawyers handle it."
"..."
The staff member was momentarily speechless.
"...You sit and rest for a while. I'll go get you a glass of water."
No one dared to go in again. 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 pulp, and then at Zhan Bei Jue, who looked completely unfazed.
After analyzing the situation, she proactively spoke to Ke Teng.
"What he did today was wrong. Let's settle. I apologize to you on his behalf."
A cup of tea was placed in front of each of them.
Hearing this, Zhan Bei Jue shot her a cold glance.
"What did I do wrong? Who wants to settle with him? And who allowed you to apologize on my behalf?"
Oh, he had such status in front of Jiang Nan Fang?
Ke Teng picked up his teacup, wanting to take a sip of water and continue watching the drama, but his bandages were too tight for him to 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 a few more taxes each year, you can twist right and wrong and silence the public? Oh, my dignified idol was beaten 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 run away yet? Impressive. So, tell me, what do they want?"
"Are you perhaps legally illiterate? Haven't you studied? If I truly wanted something from you, do you think you could escape?"
"If I can't escape, then I can't escape. Show me your capabilities, and let's see if I'm afraid."
"Don't think I wouldn't dare. Your license plate number, your face, and your impressive skills are all clearly captured by the cameras. If the video is released online, with such a huge scandal, the Zhan Corporation will be in the spotlight again."
Zhan Bei Jue scoffed again.
"You say you'll put it online, as if you control the internet clients alone. Are all the people at Zhan Corporation dead?"
Ke Teng also sneered.
"You're amazing. Zhan Corporation has many tech experts, 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 cover it up?"
"Just 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 that you are the person I dislike the most in this world?"
"Enough. Stop talking."
After listening for a while, Jiang Nan Fang's cold reprimand interrupted their meaningless bickering.
"Are you two enjoying yourselves? You beat me today, I beat you tomorrow. You slander me today, I slander you tomorrow."
"Does this truly solve problems, or make the other person disappear from your sight? Don't you find this boring?"
There seemed to be some sense in 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 words long ago.
"You deserved to be beaten today."
"Min Er, a good girl, suffered such undeserved misfortune. Zhan Bei Jue should vent her anger for her."
"I'm truly 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 Director Zou. Indirectly, it is related to you."
"So, according to you, I deserved to accept it?"
"Didn't I already apologize to you on behalf of Zhan Bei Jue? And I'm paying your medical expenses. I've given you enough face. Be content."
"..." Ke Teng was rendered speechless by her words.
After a few seconds, 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 incident. It's not because of you, but because of her and Shen Min Er."
"But if there's a next time, I'll fight you to the death, even if it costs me my life!"