Chapter 258 Bearing Thorns to Plead Guilty

Fourth Floor corridor.

Wang Meng dragged Wang Xiong up the stairs like a dead dog.

By now, Wang Xiong was bruised and battered, his clothes covered in footprints; clearly, he had already been dealt with downstairs.

Just as he turned into the corridor, Wang Meng's footsteps faltered.

Outside the door of Dormitory 404 stood a woman wearing a white lab coat.

This woman had an ordinary appearance, the kind you wouldn't even notice in a crowd.

It was Shi Yetang, who had once again transformed into the face of Li Fen, concealing her true appearance.

Wang Meng was stunned for a moment.

Isn't this the Research Personnel who was on the Third Floor just a moment ago?

But how did she get here?

Usually, apart from Liu Yuanfang and her group of female players, no one would dare to come to the Fourth Floor without permission, let alone stand directly at the boss's door.

Could it be another talent the boss has taken a liking to?

Thinking this, he smiled and nodded friendly at the woman.

However, the woman just glanced at him casually, didn't even offer an expression, and withdrew her gaze.

Wang Meng's heart skipped a beat.

Within the entire Jinghai University faction, he was now firmly Su Ze's number one warrior.

Which of the underlings didn't respectfully call him Brother Meng when they saw him?

But this woman...

It wasn't that she didn't know him, but that look in her eyes... was too calm.

She couldn't be the boss's woman, could she? When did the boss's taste become so unique?

Moreover, this calm look wasn't the kind of arrogance based on having someone backing you up, but a feeling that radiated from her bones—a feeling of not taking him seriously at all. He had only ever seen this feeling in the boss, Su Ze.

Wang Meng was secretly shocked.

The boss had just revealed such terrifying hidden cards, and now there was another unfathomable figure by his side.

This foundation was simply bottomless.

He didn't dare ask more, composed himself, stood outside the door, and respectfully called out: "Boss, I've brought this beast here to plead for forgiveness."

The door opened.

Su Ze walked out from inside, with Li Xinran following behind, head bowed.

Wang Meng immediately stood straight: "Boss! Sister-in-law!"

Li Xinran jerked her head up, stunned.

Usually, downstairs, when the underlings called her Sister-in-law, she would accept it as a matter of course and even felt quite pleased.

But now, having just been severely reprimanded by Su Ze, she was scared out of her wits.

She tried hard to squeeze out the slightly arrogant smile she usually wore and nodded at Wang Meng.

But catching a glimpse of Su Ze's side profile, she quickly lowered her head again, gripping the corner of her clothes tightly with both hands.

Seeing this reaction, Wang Meng was shocked again.

This woman was usually so arrogant, her chin almost pointing to the sky; why was she like a frightened quail today?

Wang Xiong, who was being held by Wang Meng, also saw Li Xinran, and on his face, which was already swollen like a pig's head, he managed to squeeze out a complex expression.

"Xin...Xinran..." he opened his mouth.

It would have been better if he hadn't spoken, but the moment he did, Wang Meng's anger flared up instantly.

"You fucking dare to look!"

Wang Meng backhanded him, landing a solid slap on Wang Xiong's face.

"Slap!"

The force of this slap was ridiculously strong.

Wang Xiong spun in the air like a broken sack, slammed heavily against the corridor wall, and as he slid down, he spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with teeth.

Li Xinran shuddered in fear and subconsciously took half a step back.

Wang Xiong lay on the ground, looking at his own brother in disbelief.

He didn't expect Wang Meng to be even more ruthless in front of Su Ze than he had been downstairs.

"Boss, it's my poor discipline!" Wang Meng turned around and cupped his fists heavily toward Su Ze. "This beast doesn't know the rules. Today, I will beat him until he never dares to have any inappropriate thoughts about Sister-in-law ever again!"

Su Ze just stood there, saying nothing, just watching him quietly.

Wang Meng felt his scalp tingle under his gaze.

He gritted his teeth, turned around, and strode over to Wang Xiong.

"Brother... don't..." Wang Xiong begged weakly.

Wang Meng didn't listen at all, raised his foot, and kicked Wang Xiong hard in the stomach.

"Bang!"

Wang Xiong flew over ten meters across the ground, not stopping until he hit the wall at the end of the corridor.

Before he could catch his breath, Wang Meng had already charged over like a furious black bear, mounted him, and rained down punches like raindrops.

"I'll teach you not to learn your lesson! I'll teach you to betray us!"

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The dull thuds of fists hitting flesh echoed in the corridor.

Wang Xiong covered his head with his hands, trying to block, but with Wang Meng's current strength, how could he easily resist?

If Wang Meng hadn't been holding back the whole time, Wang Xiong would have died from the first slap!

Wang Xiong didn't even have a chance to resist; the arms protecting his head were smashed until the bones creaked, and soon he stopped moving, leaving only instinctive twitching.

In the corridor, there was only the sound of Wang Meng's heavy breathing and the sound of fists hitting flesh.

Just as Wang Xiong was about to be beaten into unconsciousness.

"That's enough."

Su Ze finally spoke.

The voice wasn't loud, but Wang Meng's raised fist stopped in mid-air instantly.

He stood up, panting heavily, and turned to look at Su Ze.

"For your sake, I won't kill your brother this time," Su Ze said in a flat tone. "Don't let it happen again."

Wang Meng's tense nerves suddenly relaxed, his back already soaked with cold sweat.

He was overjoyed and immediately knelt on one knee: "Thank you, Boss, for sparing his life! If this beast dares to act recklessly again, you won't need to do anything; I will wring his head off myself!"

After speaking, he turned his head and roared at the pile of mush on the ground: "Hurry up and thank the Boss!"

Wang Xiong's mouth was full of blood foam, and he couldn't even open his eyes.

He tried to move his lips, but could only make weak "uh-uh" sounds, unable to speak a complete sentence.

Su Ze glanced at Wang Xiong on the ground.

"Take him back and discipline him well."

"Yes!"

Wang Meng stood up, walked over, grabbed Wang Xiong by the collar, and dragged him downstairs roughly, like dragging trash.

Wang Xiong's body bumped against the stairs, emitting groans of pain, but Wang Meng didn't even look back.

...

Dragged all the way to the Third Floor.

As soon as they entered the floor, Jiang Haiqing and a few trusted aides rushed over. Seeing Wang Xiong's miserable state, they all gasped.

"Brother Meng, this..."

"What are you looking at? Hurry up and find someone to treat his injuries! Don't let him die!" Wang Meng threw Wang Xiong on the ground and cursed impatiently.

Jiang Haiqing quickly signaled for people to carry Wang Xiong into the room.

Wang Meng stood in the corridor, watching his brother's back as he was carried away, his chest heaving violently.

He took out a crumpled cigarette, lit it, took a deep drag, and exhaled a thick cloud of smoke.

"Ah Xiong..." he sighed, his voice filled with deep helplessness, "Don't blame your brother for being ruthless; I'm saving your life."

If I hadn't taught you a lesson in front of the boss, if the boss had done it himself, it wouldn't just be a matter of a few broken bones.

Besides...

Does the boss not know that I never used my full strength either?

He was just doing a favor for me, his capable subordinate.

...

Fourth Floor corridor.

After Wang Meng left, Li Xinran finally let out a sigh of relief, feeling her legs trembling.

She turned her head and happened to meet the gaze of Shi Yetang, who was standing by the door.

Li Xinran was stunned for a moment; she had been so focused on herself just now that she hadn't noticed there was someone else here.

Who is this woman?

Why is she wearing the clothes of Ninth Floor Research Personnel but standing outside Su Ze's door?

Su Ze ignored Li Xinran's surprise.

He glanced at Shi Yetang and raised his chin: "Go in."