After resting for a few days, Xie Yuan arrived at the Song Group Building. The building's exterior was no different from eight years ago, except that the decorations at the entrance and in the lobby had been changed, and the security guards and receptionists were people he didn't recognize.
"Sir, do you have an appointment?"
"If I want to see Song Xia, just say I'm an old friend of hers, and my surname is Xie."
"I'm sorry, sir, Mr. Song doesn't come to the company very often these days. If you need anything, you can contact Mr. Song directly."
At first, Xie Yuan thought it was just the security guard making excuses, but after checking on his phone, he found out that Song Xia had indeed hired a professional manager to manage Song's Group.
His expression twisted for a moment. Now that he had it, why didn't he care?
Regret and helplessness filled his chest. Was it possible that he hadn't done anything wrong and that the Song family would always be his?
At this moment, he really wanted to go back and shake his head. Had he gotten water in it? Why did he have to go and provoke that bitch Zuo Shan when he had such a good girl like Song Xia?
While in prison, he constantly compared himself to Song Xia, who was rich, beautiful, and devoted to him. Why couldn't he see that back then? For the sake of his so-called pride, he hurt her feelings at every turn.
As for Zuo Shan, she couldn't compare to him in terms of beauty, nor could she match his family background. She couldn't offer him any help in his career and only asked him for money. Because she had given birth to a son, she even tried to force him to make her his official wife.
Xie Yuan pounded his head in regret. What was he thinking back then?
If he were to wholeheartedly spend his life with Song Xia, and if he were to stand by Song Xia's side when his parents were making things difficult for him, would he be able to remain President Xie forever?
Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs" in this world...
The security guard noticed his unusual expression and suspiciously picked up his baton. Was this guy going to cause trouble?
Xie Yuan chuckled self-deprecatingly. Now even a security guard could look down on him?
He lowered his head and left, frantically searching for news about Song Xia on his phone. After learning that she had not married all these years, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes.
Is it...is it that she still has some feelings for me? Otherwise, why would she have taken such ruthless revenge back then? How can there be deep hatred without deep love?
He straightened his clothes, ready to give Song Xia his unreserved love and make up for all the wrongs he had done to her, as long as she gave him a chance.
From that day on, Xie Yuan began to keep an eye on Song Xia's news, and even frequently staked out Song's Building. However, what he didn't know was that Song Xia had already gone on a round-the-world trip, and he wouldn't be able to catch up with her in the short term.
What he didn't expect was that someone had leaked the news that he often went to see Zuo Shan to Chi Jie. When he went there again, he was caught red-handed by Chi Jie and his men.
"You really are my good cousin!" Chi Jie looked at him with bloodshot eyes and clenched fists.
Xie Yuan casually buttoned his shirt: "It's just a woman, why are you so concerned? She was with me in the first place, you're just playing around with her now, it doesn't matter who plays with her."
Zuo Shan's face turned pale, and she looked at Xie Yuan in disbelief. How could he say such a thing?
“You could do whatever you wanted with her before, but now that I’m supporting her with my money, only I can do whatever I want with her.” Chi Jie’s words made Zuo Shan tremble all over, and tears streamed down her smooth chest and into the blanket she was tightly wrapped in.
"Oh, how much is it each time? I'll pay you," Xie Yuan said casually.
"Xie Yuan, do you think you're still the same person you used to be? Still dare to be so arrogant with me?" Chi Jie didn't even glance at Zuo Shan. "Beat him up."
He often treated these cronies to meals, and today, while they were drinking, he was told the news. So, the group smashed their bottles and immediately said they would come and stand up for him. They had all drunk a few cups of strong liquor and were fearless.
Xie Yuan was now truly panicked. How could Chi Jie dare to actually make a move?
"Stop! Stop fighting! Something bad will happen if you keep fighting!" Zuo Shan shouted in a panic, but the more she shouted, the angrier Chi Jie became.
He grabbed her hair and said, "You bitch, you dare to plead for him."
"No, I didn't, I was doing this for your own good... Ah!"
Before she could finish speaking, Chi Jie slapped her twice: "You still say you didn't speak up for him, you bitch, I'll beat you to death."
Zuo Shan was naked and was dragged off the bed by her hair. Chi Jie and his "brothers" beat her while accusing her of having ulterior motives.
She was on the verge of a nervous breakdown. The shame and indignation of being beaten and being stared at while naked made her scream and curl up on the ground, begging for mercy.
"I'm sorry, I was wrong, Chi Jie. Please let me go for the sake of our son. Xie Yuan threatened me. He forced me into this."
"Still trying to argue? I think you were enjoying yourself just now."
"Brother Jie, cripple this kid! How dare he cheat on you, Brother Jie, making you the laughingstock of others. He can't be let off easily."
Chi Jie was furious and, unable to resist being urged, immediately kicked Xie Yuan hard in the groin, causing Xie Yuan, who was already covered in bruises from the beating, to faint from the pain.
He stopped moving, and the group immediately became frightened. Could he be dead?
Although the group usually did no good, they had never killed anyone before. They were so frightened that they sobered up on the spot, and Chi Jie couldn't help but tremble.
"Brother Jie, I'm just here to help you get revenge. This has nothing to do with me."
"Yeah, Brother Jie, you were the one who kicked the last kick."
"My mom is waiting for me to come home for dinner, so I'm leaving now."
"I need to go and appease my girlfriend too..."
The group hurried downstairs, leaving Chi Jie, who was pale-faced, behind.
He then rushed down the road, nearly knocking over an elderly woman returning from grocery shopping.
"Oh dear, how can young people these days be so rude?" the older woman grumbled, but when she passed by Zuo Shan's house, she realized something was wrong.
"Help! Murder!" She stood at the door, looking at the mess inside, too afraid to go in, but she quickly called the police, an ambulance, and the property management.
Zuo Shan's eyes were still open. She was already mentally broken. When she saw more and more people gathering at the door pointing and whispering, she burst into laughter and shamelessly exposed her breasts.
The doctor arrived and dressed her in time, but she seemed to be mentally unstable. She was either laughing idly, screaming in terror, or covering her head with her clothes.
Xie Yuan's situation was also dire; although he didn't die, he was practically crippled.
"I don't believe it, I don't believe it." He had multiple fractures, and upon hearing about his injuries, he insisted on seeing them despite the doctor's attempts to stop him.
"Mr. Xie, please calm down. You are still alive, there is still hope."
"Let me go!" He still needed to find Song Xia; how could he be in trouble?
"Quack doctors, I'm going to sue you! Did Chi Jie bribe you? Did he?"
Seeing how agitated he was, the doctors could only give him a sedative injection. They understood that few men could accept this, but there was nothing they could do. Perhaps with time, he would come to terms with it.
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