You Should Be Grateful We Live in a Harmonious Society

The words were sharp.Combined with the sinister tone and mocking expression.Even the densest of people could pick up on Wang Tao's innuendo.This wasn't just an insult to Chen Yinuo.It was also a humiliation directed at Ye Chen!"Don't listen to his nonsense! You know about the contract signing. He's just jealous of my promotion, so he's fabricating lies to slander me!"Driven by instinct, Chen Yinuo grew increasingly anxious as she tried to explain to Ye Chen.By now, the surrounding people had already turned their eyes toward them.Every glance toward Chen Yinuo carried a subtle yet suggestive undertone."Jealous of your promotion? I'm a dignified deputy general manager; why would I care whether you get promoted or not? Are you implying you're a threat to me?" Wang Tao sneered.He seemed to have already envisioned a scene where Ye Chen would erupt in fury, hitting and cursing at Chen Yinuo for being unfaithful.Yes, that was precisely the scenario he wanted to see.However.Ye Chen acted as though nothing had happened.First, he gave Chen Yinuo a faint smile.Then, he turned to Wang Tao."Mr. Wang, is it? What do you mean by this?"The anticipated reaction didn't happen.Instead, it was Wang Tao who was stunned by Ye Chen's question."What do I mean?"Did he seriously not get it?Was Ye Chen playing dumb or genuinely clueless?"I've already spelled it out clearly! You still don't understand? I'm saying you've been cheated on. Cheated on—do you get it? Your wife betrayed you to get promoted. She slept her way up the ladder. Understand now?"Wang Tao laughed coldly without a shred of reservation.From what he had heard, Ye Chen was nothing more than a spineless gambler and a coward. That's why Wang Tao had dared to openly lust after Chen Yinuo before, confident that someone as pathetic as Ye Chen wouldn't dare to confront him.Now, it was the same!Even though he was blatantly insulting Ye Chen, he didn't believe this spineless coward would do anything about it."Heh."Ye Chen seemed unfazed, his lips curling into a slight smile.The next second.He abruptly raised his hand, swinging it hard across Wang Tao's face.Pah!The slap rang out loud and clear!But it wasn't over yet.After delivering the slap, Ye Chen followed up with a vicious kick to Wang Tao's protruding beer belly.As Wang Tao stumbled backward with a cry of pain, the scene stunned Chen Yinuo into silence!In the past, whenever she was harassed, Ye Chen would cower like an ostrich, staying silent and pretending not to notice. Worse, he would often come home and take out his frustrations on her with verbal and physical abuse.But now, he was showing such a strong and masculine side?Was this still the same cowardly scum she knew?"You...you—"Wang Tao clutched his burning cheek, unable to believe what had just happened.He had considered all possible outcomes.Except for the possibility of Ye Chen hitting him.Instantly, a surge of anger and humiliation consumed him.Yet, before he could lunge at Ye Chen.The latter stepped forward and grabbed him by the throat."You should be grateful we live in a harmonious society!"Ye Chen spoke these words coldly.Then, bending his knee, he struck Wang Tao's stomach again.Thud.As Ye Chen simultaneously released his grip, Wang Tao collapsed to his knees from the impact on his abdomen."You...you—"Chen Yinuo's first reaction wasn't fear. She wasn't worried about the trouble Ye Chen might face for hitting someone.Instead, for the first time, she felt an unprecedented sense of security.Her face trembled with emotion. Looking at the unfamiliar and resolute Ye Chen, she stammered, unable to form words."Daddy!"At that moment, little Yue Yue rushed out, hugging Ye Chen's leg tightly.The child was shaking with fear. "Daddy, you hit someone. The police will arrest you! Daddy, let's run away—let's run!""Yue Yue, it's okay. Don't be scared. From now on, Daddy will always protect you and Mommy. No one will dare to bully you. Even if the police or the king of heaven himself shows up, I won't let anyone harm you or Mommy!"Ye Chen gently patted Yue Yue's head, speaking softly.Though these words were addressed to Yue Yue, in reality, Ye Chen wanted Chen Yinuo to hear them."You're done for! You're dead! If I don't have you locked up this time, I'll take your last name!" Wang Tao screamed through gritted teeth as he struggled to get up, his face dripping with sweat from the pain.He pulled out his phone."Ye Chen, run!" Chen Yinuo shouted in panic as she realized what was happening."Run? You think you can run? Even if you escape, you can't hide forever!" Wang Tao snarled as he dialed 110."Take Yue Yue home first. I was the one who hit him. This has to end eventually." Ye Chen remained calm, turning to Chen Yinuo.Seeing her worried expression made Ye Chen feel that everything he had done was worth it.Meanwhile.In the restaurant's private dining corridor.Zhang Jingshan and Li Changfeng were walking side by side."Huh? What's going on over there?"Seeing the commotion near the window and the staff rushing over, Zhang Jingshan was taken aback."Can you stop being so nosy? Let's go. The restaurant staff will handle it," Li Changfeng chided with a laugh, glancing toward the scene."Wait, no. That...that looks like Ye Chen. And isn't that his wife, Chen Yinuo?"Zhang Jingshan suddenly stopped in his tracks."What?" Li Changfeng frowned.He squinted to get a better look."It's them!"This time.Without needing Zhang Jingshan to say more.Li Changfeng had already quickened his pace toward the scene.If it were anyone else's business, he might not intervene.But if Ye Chen was involved, he couldn't stand idly by.After all, Ye Chen was his lifesaver—an undeniable benefactor!"Wang Tao? Why is it you?"As soon as he arrived, Li Changfeng saw Wang Tao struggling to get up from the floor.He was dumbfounded."Mr. Li!"Wang Tao was equally surprised to see Li Changfeng appear out of nowhere.The next second.He abandoned his earlier aggressive demeanor. "Mr. Li, I just happened to see Team Leader Chen and her husband dining here, so I went over to say hello. But her husband suddenly started hitting me! He slapped me and knocked me to the ground. I've already called the police. Please, Mr. Li, you must help me!"Wang Tao wasn't stupid. He didn't think Li Changfeng would believe everything he said.But regardless of whether Li Changfeng believed him or not, Wang Tao was confident that Li Changfeng would take his side.After all, Li Changfeng's favorite aunt was Wang Tao's mother-in-law.And it was precisely because of this familial connection that Wang Tao's position as deputy general manager of Huaxing Commerce had remained so secure.Of course, Wang Tao wasn't entirely incompetent. Otherwise, Li Changfeng's personality wouldn't tolerate him as deputy general manager.