Ye Zhiwei sneered, "I'll be blunt. After the case is filed and investigated, the public security organs will do what they're supposed to do. Mr. Tang, if you're so powerful and lawless, then you're something else, and I won't pursue the matter at all. But if you can't, even if your daughter manages to hire a lawyer and get her criminally detained, she'll still have a criminal record—"
Mr. Tang was surprised that this young girl was so eloquent. In fact, he felt a little guilty after hearing this. Although he was a well-known company owner in the area, he was not powerful enough to control everything. He had spent a lot of money to resolve the company's previous infringement issues, let alone now that the company was facing some problems.
“That’s not what I meant. Young lady, there’s no need to get so agitated. If what you say is true, then Ke’er is definitely in the wrong. But I can’t just assume that Ke’er is wrong based on one side’s story without distinguishing right from wrong. I’m just asking you a few questions as a matter of routine.” Mr. Tang frowned. After all, he was a wealthy man with status, and he liked to act in an official tone. “After all, there are quite a few young girls these days who would do something for a few tens of thousands of yuan.”
Ye Zhiwei originally thought that there was probably no way to discuss this matter, but she did not expect that Tang's father would put on airs in front of Ye Zhiwei. It was one thing to act like a rich man, but it was another thing to scold his daughter.
"Ke'er, come here."
Tang Ke thought her father would still spoil her as before, so she turned to Ye Zhiwei with a smug look and said happily, "Dad..."
This was the first time Tang's father had lost his temper in front of Tang Ke. He stared at Tang Ke and said, "Did you put the watch in this classmate's cabinet?"
"dad……"
Tang's father raised his voice and asked again in a cold tone, "Tang Ke, I'm asking you, is that right!"
Tang Ke had never been scolded by her father before; this was the first time she had been reprimanded like this. Her eyes instantly reddened, and she said hatefully, "Yes, it was me, it was me! So what? She offended me first, she said I was ugly—she—"
With a snap.
Tang's father was truly enraged this time. He slapped his daughter across the face, his voice becoming even harsher, "Tang Ke, I always thought I didn't have time to take care of you, so I doted on you extra, trying to make up for the regrets of not being able to take care of you and the harm I caused you. I always protected you when you were just being a little naughty. I thought my daughter Tang Ke was kind and wouldn't really do anything heinous, but look at what you've become!"
"You actually tried to frame your roommate just because you had a fight? Do you think I can control everything and that the police are under my jurisdiction? If you were really arrested, do you know how much influence, resources, and money I might have to waste to get you out? How did you become so vicious? If you can frame someone today, you can kill someone tomorrow! Is that it, Tang Ke!"
Tang's father didn't care at all that this was in the dormitory and that other parties involved were present. He showed no respect for Tang Ke and beat her in front of everyone.
Tang Ke had never been scolded like this by her father before. She was stunned by the beating and stood there, tears streaming down her face. Feeling utterly humiliated, she clenched her fists and shouted, "You're just afraid of wasting your connections, money, and resources by not helping me! You think I'm not worth your money! You don't deserve to be my father! You're not worthy of being my father at all! You're even cowardly about this! She's just an ordinary female college student. You could just use your connections to get her arrested. As long as it's proven she stole, what kind of false accusation and framing I am? You just refuse to help me!"
After saying that, Tang Ke turned around and ran out.
Tang Ke's worldview was completely shattered.
Tang's father stared at his daughter in shock. Tang Ke had always been reserved in front of him, and even when she caused trouble, she would only say half of what she meant until this moment when she finally exploded.
Tang's father then wearily said to the dormitory supervisor, "Teacher, I'm a little out of control right now. Could you talk to this girl for me and ask if it can be treated as student misbehavior, and we can handle it directly with the school instead of calling the police? A major demerit is fine too. I'll teach her properly when I get back."
The dormitory supervisor nodded.
Ye Zhiwei was also surprised, because when Tang's father saw her, he was completely arrogant, but he didn't expect that he would not come to protect his daughter.
Tang's father probably realized that his daughter's heart had almost turned completely black.
Instead of protecting Tang Ke, Tang's father slapped her in front of everyone, which was a humiliation for Tang Ke, even more unacceptable than being locked up.
Ye Zhiwei originally intended to make Tang Ke pay the price. She suffered no loss in this matter, so she simply asked the dormitory supervisor to report it directly to the school, and let the school handle it as it sees fit.
After Tang's father resolved the school matters, he helped Tang Ke get leave from school. Tang Ke returned home and started smashing things.
When Tang's mother came over to ask what happened, Tang Ke was trembling with anger. "He just wanted to embarrass me. He doesn't deserve to be my father at all. He made me lose all face in front of my roommates. And that Ye Zhiwei, Ye Zhiwei must be so smug right now!"
Tang's mother asked Tang Ke what had happened, but Tang Ke refused to say anything.
The family had been arguing for the past few days until Tang's mother told Tang Ke that the Tang family was facing a problem. It seemed that there was a loophole in the cash flow. If they could find a new partner to fill the gap in the cash flow, they could be brought back to life immediately. However, if they let the situation escalate, they might face bankruptcy.
"How could this be!" Tang Ke finally stopped throwing a tantrum. She anxiously asked what was going on. Her family background was what she was most proud of, and she simply couldn't accept going from being a rich girl to an ordinary girl.
"Your father recently wanted to cut off the source of the problem by directly using his connections to get close to Ye Qingcheng. No one dares to invest in such a large amount of financing because everyone is afraid of something going wrong. But for Ye Qingcheng, it's just the tip of the iceberg. He might have a good chat and sign a contract. Your father's company could not only be revived but also reach a new level."
Tang Ke was slightly relieved. While she was still sulking with her father, she couldn't help but wonder if he had gotten involved with Ye Qingcheng.
After a while, a guest came to the Tang family. It was said that he had some connection with Ye Qingcheng. Tang's father, who usually had a haughty demeanor in front of others, became extremely obsequious.
The guest smiled and said, "I can't help you with much. I'm not familiar with Ye Qingcheng, we just know each other. He doesn't think much of me, but I can give you some pointers."
Tang's father asked anxiously.
The guest asked Tang's father to bring Tang Ke out. Tang's father hesitated a bit, as the father and daughter had not yet reconciled, but he did so without thinking too much about it.
After Tang Ke came out, the guest smiled and said, "I heard you're from Yenching University?"
Tang Ke nodded.
The guest continued, "That makes things much easier. I just got this news too. You know Ye Qingcheng's darling daughter, right? She's also at Peking University... Have your daughter cultivate a good relationship with her, even if it's just a casual friendship. Your Tang family will rise to the top in one fell swoop!"
"Ye Qingcheng's daughter is actually at Peking University!" Mr. Tang exclaimed in shock. "Could you please tell us her name, how we can find her, and what her major is—"
Upon hearing this, Tang Ke's heart pounded wildly, and a very bad premonition welled up in her heart.
Sure enough, the guest continued, "I heard that her name is Ye Zhiwei, and she is studying law at the law school."
Tang Ke was struck dumb. She froze, unable to utter a single word, her whole body trembling slightly. First came a frantic surge of jealousy and hatred, followed by a profound sense of despair and helplessness.
Who else could it be? Ye Zhiwei is the only one in the law school's law program!
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