Rebirth of the Villainous Female Boss

Chapter 734: Chapter 708: Great Satisfaction in the Present (Thanks to kateliu for the silver reward +36 more)

Liu Mei had made up her mind.

Her sister-in-law was right. Ma Lu’s upbringing and environment shaped his values, which were different from her own. The tragedy of the Phoenix man and the spoiled city girl was simply a clash of two sets of values. He wasn’t wrong because he was raised in that environment; she was wrong for choosing a man like that.

Ma Lu thought he had heard wrong and looked at Liu Mei incredulously. Liu Mei spoke gently.

“We have different values and shouldn’t waste each other’s time.”

“Are you breaking up with me because of that four-eyed shorty? Yu Liumei, I never thought you would be this kind of person.” Ma Lu’s expression turned cold.

His gaze became sharp and cutting as well.

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Liu Mei suddenly felt very tired.

Her sister-in-law’s characterization of him was very accurate – he was a self-centered man with a strong sense of self-esteem. To maintain his dignity, he would unconsciously trample on the women around him to demonstrate his status. The less confident a man, the more likely he would act in such a way. By contrast, a capable man like Yu Minglang would prove his status through his work and career, and show respect to his wife at home.

Not only was he self-centered, but he was also chauvinistic. He absolutely didn’t allow her to do anything he disliked, and her preferences and dressing habits had to revolve around him. Otherwise, she was seen as immature and ignorant.

What was even more frightening, and the very reason Xia Qian didn’t hold much hope for Liu Mei and Ma Lu’s relationship, was that men with this kind of personality were often sensitive and suspicious, which is commonly known as narrow-minded.

Since he didn’t have a good environment growing up, he was especially insecure. For example, Ma Lu was now suspicious about Liu Mei and Fu Gui’s relationship. His sharp and cutting expression was enough to convict Liu Mei of her “crime” without giving her a chance to explain.

All the words Xia Qian had said to her suddenly became really clear.

“My relationship with Brother Fu Gui is not what you think. We had only met a few times before today. He was by my side because the shoes I was wearing were too uncomfortable. I’m surprised that my so-called boyfriend hadn’t noticed this.”

As she looked at this man now, she felt nothing. After saying they should break up, Liu Mei felt an indescribable sense of relief.

“I already told you not to wear—”

“I want a man who can weather storms with me, at the very least, someone who would lend a hand when I’m in trouble, not someone who would gloat and criticize me with a cutting expression when I’m down. Your hindsight is useless to me, and I don’t need you to dictate my clothing preferences.”

Ma Lu looked at Liu Mei in surprise. He never thought that the woman who always listened to him obediently would suddenly change like this.

“Are you picking a fight with me for that guy?” He immediately thought of Liao Fugui.

“You see, you’re a sensitive and suspicious man, and you’re very self-righteous. Whatever I say, you’ll take it in the direction you want to think. I’m not going to explain anything to you anymore because you won’t listen. If you had shown some respect for other people’s feelings, maybe we wouldn’t have ended up like this today.”

“What exactly are you trying to say?” Ma Lu looked at Liu Mei’s resolute expression and suddenly had a bad feeling. He had never seen her speak to him in such a tone. Looking at his watch, he decided to postpone their argument and educate her slowly when they got home.

“Let’s go back. I won’t hold your breakup against you. If we stay out any longer, we won’t be able to pick a suitable apartment.”

“I won’t be choosing one. I’ve decided to give up. Ma Lu, my sister-in-law has taught me that thunder and rain are all blessings. Even though you haven’t brought me particularly good memories, and your family has alienated mine these few days, I still want to thank you for helping me learn and grow and understand who isn’t right for me. We should break up.”

After saying this, Liu Mei felt a heavy burden lifted from her shoulders.

She felt so much lighter, and realized that this is how it should be.

Not far away, Xiao Qian stood at the door, her LV handbag slung over her shoulder and a triumphant smile on her face.

Big Brother Yu stood beside her, watching the couple not far away.

“You really know what to do. That girl is finally getting it together.”

Although he couldn’t hear what Liu Mei had said, judging by Ma Lu’s ugly expression, she must have mentioned breaking up.

To this, Big Brother Yu wanted to say, good job, Xiao Qian!

Xiao Qian snorted with pride, “The women in our family are only allowed to dump others. This breakup should have been brought up by Liu Mei in the first place.”

Last time they broke up, Ma Lu took the initiative, which really annoyed Xiao Qian.

Her sister was simple-minded, but Liu Mei had a strong family backing her. Bullying her simplicity was like slapping the Old Yu Family in the face.

This time, Xiao Qian wanted Liu Mei to initiate the breakup not only to strike a blow to Ma Lu, but mainly to help Liu Mei grow. The best education for a girl from her family was not just meticulous protection but also teaching her how to identify scumbags. By doing so, she was effectively implanting immune cells into Liu Mei’s heart, so she would know how to deal with scumbag men in her love life.

“Just for that four-eyed guy, you’re giving up on our years of relationship? Yu Liumei, you are fickle, just like your sister-in-law. Neither of you are good women!”

Ma Lu’s cold facade was starting to crumble, and he raised his voice so much that even Big Brother Yu and Xiao Qian could hear him.

Liu Mei slapped Ma Lu’s face without hesitation. “You can talk about me, but don’t bring my sister-in-law into it!”

Ma Lu covered his face, disbelieving that he’d been slapped!!!

Big Brother Yu’s smile fell, and he reached out to call his bodyguard to beat up that man!

On his territory, insulting the Old Yu Family meant asking for a beating! Did he think the old Yu family had no people left?

Xiao Qian held out her hand, stopping Big Brother Yu.

“Why use force to provoke him when a physical wound will never hurt as much as an emotional one? Big Brother, just follow me.”

Xiao Qian walked over with Big Brother Yu. Ma Lu was holding his face and glaring at Liu Mei in pain, while her expression remained calm.

“We shouldn’t become enemies after a breakup, but you shouldn’t have talked about my sister-in-law. If I ever hear you mention her again, I’ll hit you again!”

“Liu Mei, what are you doing? Big Brother and I are getting impatient.” Xiao Qian came over, smiling and holding Liu Mei’s hand.

At this moment, Ma Lu was full of anger, staring angrily at Xiao Qian and Big Brother Yu.

“I forgot to introduce you. This is Boss Yu, Liu Mei’s cousin. He’s the developer of this residential area. So, how about it, Liu Mei? Have you guys picked your wedding apartment? Big Brother said that whichever unit you choose, he’ll give it to you at cost. That’s a saving of a hundred thousand or more! Besides, your dad said he’d give you a Cherokee when you get married, knowing that you have long legs and might find other cars uncomfortable.”

Hearing Xiao Qian’s words, Ma Lu’s eyes widened with disbelief as he looked at Big Brother Yu. Was he the developer?

Did Liu Mei’s family have such influence?

If this was true, Xiao Qian’s few sentences hurt much more than the slap Liu Mei had given him.