After Freya apologized to Mei, her originally gloomy expression turned into one of surprise.
Freya, such a proud and aloof young lady, was actually slapped into submission by Qiao Qiao.
This... they really won't shed tears until they see the coffin.
Jojo was overjoyed to see Freya crying and apologizing to Mei, and a smile appeared on her lips.
While it is certainly wrong to resort to violence, violence as a means of combating violence is a real constraint.
Seeing that even Freya, the young lady of the Salic family, bowed her head and apologized to Mei, the others who had just slandered Mei also stood up and slapped her in fear.
"I'm so sorry, Miss Mei! We were blinded by jealousy and that's why we said such hurtful things. Please forgive us!"
Seeing these wealthy young ladies trembling with fear because of Qiaoqiao, Mei couldn't bear to continue making things difficult for them. She gently persuaded them, "Alright, it's good that you know you were wrong. I won't hold you responsible anymore..."
Upon hearing Mei's words, the wealthy young ladies were overjoyed and thanked her profusely, saying, "Thank you, Miss Mei!"
Compared to Jojo, who just slapped Freya across the face, Raiden Mei's behavior at this moment can definitely be described as "a compassionate heart".
These girls, who had previously harbored jealousy and malice towards Mei, were suddenly filled with gratitude towards her and felt extremely remorseful for their past insults towards her.
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Upon seeing the reward notification from the system, Qiao Qiao narrowed her eyes slightly, a smile appearing on her lips.
It's a good thing that Qiaoqiao stood up for Mei and sought justice for her; there's no need to elaborate.
Slapping Freya across the face was such a brutal act that it was actually considered a good deed by the Good Deeds System, which may seem strange to some people.
But Qiaoqiao felt this was only natural. Freya had been spoiled by her family since childhood and had a willful and capricious personality. Qiaoqiao slapped her to teach her a lesson and make her change her ways. This was certainly a good thing.
When Freya's parents returned home and saw that Freya had been disciplined by Jojo, they realized that Freya had changed her spoiled and willful nature and learned to be considerate of others.
Logically speaking, not only should we not blame Qiaoqiao, but we should also go to her door to thank her.
Just as Qiaoqiao was feeling smug about receiving the system reward, Mei slowly approached Freya, who was slumped on the ground. Freya had been crying loudly after being beaten by Qiaoqiao, but now, perhaps because she was tired of crying, her sobs gradually subsided, and she was quietly sobbing to the side.
Although Mei was the biggest victim present when Freya had just been verbally abused in a low voice, she was kind-hearted and couldn't bear to see Freya being bullied by Jojo and lying on the ground with no one to help her. So she reached out and helped Freya up.
At first, when Freya saw Mei help him up, he tried to dodge. He was terrified by the slap Jojo had given him and was afraid that Mei, whom he had just cursed, would retaliate against him.
Mei is much kinder and more compassionate than JoJo, so she wouldn't stoop to Freya's level. After helping Freya up, she said to Raiden Kunimitsu beside her, "Uncle Kunimitsu, could you get some hemostatic medicine for Miss Freya?"
Hearing Mei's words, Raiden Kunimitsu was somewhat surprised. After all, he was an elder of the Raiden family and hated these despicable people who took advantage of Raiden Ryoma and Raiden Mei's misfortune.
Just now, Qiaoqiao slapped Freya across the face, and Raiden Kunimitsu felt extremely pleased, thinking that they had only brought it on themselves.
Live it!
Therefore, Raiden Kunimitsu understood why Mei wanted to help the enemy who had just been cursing her.
"Miss...but..."
Raiden Kunimitsu hesitated for a moment, but Mei said firmly, "Uncle Kunimitsu, I'm begging you."
Seeing that Mei was determined to help Freya, Kunimitsu looked at Qiaoqiao with some difficulty. Although Qiaoqiao was a junior, it was clear from her performance that although she was young, she was definitely strong-willed and ruthless. She had completely intimidated everyone. So before helping her, Kunimitsu subconsciously wanted to seek Qiaoqiao's consent.
Seeing that Mei was so kind, Qiaoqiao didn't stop her and nodded in acquiescence.
Only after Qiao Qiao agreed did Guo Guang feel at ease enough to get the hemostatic medicine.
After a while, Mei received the medicine from the old man Kunimitsu and personally treated Freya's wounds.
Freya was surprised to see that Mei not only didn't hold her accountable for insulting her, but also kindly treated her wounds: "Why... are you helping me?"
If Jojo was the most terrifying man Freya had ever met, then Mei was the kindest woman she had ever met.
Even if someone maliciously slanders you, they can still be magnanimous and forgive your bad behavior, even repaying evil with kindness and helping you heal your wounds.
Hearing Freya's words, Mei smiled gently and said softly, "I've been bullied before, just like you... so... I know how painful it is to be bullied."
Freya's heart trembled upon hearing Mei's words. She had previously cursed Mei as a wicked woman who coveted other people's children, but now it seemed that Mei was not a wicked woman at all, but clearly a saint.
Compared to the ruthless Qiao Qiao, she is clearly a "Bodhisattva"!
Thinking of this, Freya's sobs, which had been slowly fading away, resounded throughout the venue once more.
After being beaten up by Qiaoqiao and comforted by Mei, she finally realized that her previous slander against Mei was completely unfounded and couldn't help but feel remorseful.
Hearing Mei's words to Freya, Jojo felt very sorry for her.
Because I had been caught in the rain myself, I wanted to hold an umbrella for others.
After Raiden Ryoma went to prison, people like Freya who slandered and bullied Mei were everywhere at Chiba Academy.
Perhaps it was because of her experience with school bullying that she was willing to lend a helping hand to Freya, who had just spoken ill of her.
Freya, filled with regret, collapsed into Mei's arms and wept. Raiden Kunimitsu, watching this scene, couldn't help but feel tears welling up in his eyes, deeply moved.
The naive young lady of the past, after experiencing the decline of her family, not only did not wallow in self-pity, but became much more mature than before, and even learned to forgive her enemies, something that even this old man over fifty years old could not do.
"Miss...you've really grown up."
Raiden Kunimitsu couldn't help but sigh.
At the edge of the venue, Walter saw Jojo and Mei playing good cop and bad cop, completely subduing Freya, the eldest daughter of the Shalik family. Walter's face turned very ugly. Even he had to admit that Jojo was efficient and decisive.
Just now, when Mei and Freya were making their decision, he stood next to Mei and decisively slapped Freya, shocking everyone present and winning Mei's heart.
Even Freya, who was slapped by him and should have offended him, and who saw Jojo as a thorn in her side, has now reformed under Mei's comforting words.
Is it that Qiao Qiao was just incredibly lucky... or was he simply too clever, able to distinguish right from wrong, and made the most correct choice at the crucial moment?
Even Walter had to admire Jojo's choice to beat Freya; it was bold, but very wise.
Walter was unaware that Jojo possessed a system for accumulating good deeds, and naturally, he also didn't know that Jojo's attack on Freya was actually the correct choice guided by the system for accumulating good deeds.
Having witnessed Jojo's decisive and ruthless judgment, Walter felt even more strongly that Jojo was a terrifying enemy.
“Jojo, if I don’t get rid of him… I’ll never have Mei…” Walter felt a burning bitterness in his heart, then looked at his suited subordinate behind him, a glint of shrewdness in his eyes: “Go and inform Miss Cocolia that I need to see her…”
Upon hearing Walter's command, the man in the suit bowed in response and then quickly retreated.
As Walter watched the man leave, he couldn't help but feel secretly pleased. He knew very well that he was probably no match for the Beichen family on his own, but it didn't matter, Cocolia would take action!
Walter wasn't the only one who wanted Mei; Cocolia, that vixen, was the one who truly wanted to possess Mei.
If Cocolia knew that someone dared to disrupt her plan to conquer the gem and take it for herself, she would definitely kill Jojo at all costs!
Chapter 187 Engagement Ceremony
The dignitaries attending the Me Group banquet saw Qiao Qiao forcefully slap the eldest daughter of the Shalik family to avenge Raiden Mei. They thought that the Beichen family would be antagonistic towards the Shalik family from then on, so they stood outside the banquet hall and watched.
Unexpectedly, because of Mei's kindness and compassion, Freya from the Salic family not only did not hold a grudge against Jojo, but also repented and cried in Mei's arms.
Freya even sobbed as she said to Jojo, "I'm sorry, I was wrong! I shouldn't have been jealous of Mei's beauty and spread rumors behind her back. Please forgive me!"
Hearing Freya's apology, Qiao Qiao was speechless for a moment. He hadn't expected that slapping her as instructed by the system would actually make her repent so readily.
It seems that Freya is not inherently bad; in fact, she is quite innocent. She was simply spoiled by her family, which led to her distorted personality. After being taught a lesson by Jojo and seeing the kindness in Mei, she immediately repented.
Seeing that even Miss Freya didn't hold a grudge against the young master of the Beichen family, and even took the initiative to apologize to him, the guests who were originally watching from a distance were so shocked that their jaws almost dropped.
Is this Ms. Freya a masochist?
How come someone apologizes instead of getting angry after being slapped?
Seeing that even Freya had apologized to Qiao Qiao, the guests present were all smart people and naturally did not miss any opportunity to get acquainted with the young master of the Beichen family, so they immediately rushed to Qiao Qiao's side.
"I had long heard that the young master of the Beichen family was decisive and efficient, and upright and brave. Now that I see him, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved."
"I've long believed that the rumors about Miss Raiden Mei are just that—rumors. I just didn't dare to say it outright. Young Master Beichen, you've shown extraordinary courage by speaking up for your fiancée today!"
"Yes, yes, Miss Mei is so beautiful, only an upright person like Young Master Beichen is worthy of her!"
The guests showered Qiao Qiao with praise, their words never ceasing. On one hand, they praised Bei Chen Jiu Jiu in an attempt to climb the social ladder by marrying into the Bei Chen family; on the other hand, they genuinely admired Qiao Qiao. They had long felt that the slander spread against Raiden Mei by those women was excessive, but each had their own stance and family interests, and dared not offend a young lady like Freya, so they chose to remain silent, harboring their anger but daring not to speak out.
Today, Qiaoqiao spoke their minds and slapped Freya across the face. She really acted as their "mouth substitute," saying what was on their minds and doing what they had always wanted to do but dared not do. Such courage truly earned their admiration.
Jojo instantly became the most eye-catching focus in the banquet hall, and Mei, his fiancée, was also sought after by many people.
"I have always believed that Ms. Mei and Mr. Ryoma are innocent. I am so glad to see you at the banquet today."
“Miss Mei, I know your father’s imprisonment must have brought you a lot of inconvenience. If you need anything in the future, please feel free to ask me. My company and I are willing to serve you at any time.”
"Miss Mei, do you remember me? I'm a friend of your father's. Please do come and visit my family's newly opened hotel."
These high-ranking officials who had previously treated Mei coldly all turned into sycophants, fawning over her in every way, but Mei herself remained indifferent.
Mei knew very well that if she hadn't brought Qiaoqiao to this banquet today, it wouldn't be Freya who would be publicly humiliated now, but herself.
If Qiao Qiao weren't impersonating "Bei Chen Jiu Jiu," these high-ranking officials certainly wouldn't be flattering her and Qiao Qiao; instead, they would be on Freya's side, verbally attacking the two of them.
Now, seeing her fiancé as the young master of the Beichen family, these guests are all vying to curry favor with him. But when her father was imprisoned and she was alone in distress, not one of these people offered a helping hand; some even took advantage of her misfortune.
Only when he had nothing was Qiao Qiao willing to help him rescue his father from prison, even risking her life to expose her identity, to attend the Me Society's group gathering together.
When Mei was being slandered and humiliated by Freya and the others, all these dignitaries remained silent. Only Jojo stood by her side, speaking up for her and even attacking Freya.
In Mei's opinion, Jojo's direct attack on Freya, the daughter of the Salic family, at the banquet was indeed extremely reckless. However, it was precisely his willingness to risk his life and offend others for Mei's sake that made him even more touching, unlike these high-ranking officials who fawned on the powerful and changed their tune with the wind.
The silence of these high-ranking officials may have been a clever way to protect themselves, but compared to Qiaoqiao who stepped forward, they lacked the courage to defy authority and the spirit of solidarity.
Compared to Jojo, who would do anything for herself, these opportunistic high-ranking officials seemed particularly hypocritical to Mei, and naturally she didn't take them seriously.
The guests surrounded Qiaoqiao and Mei like koi fish fighting for bait, forcing them to accept their flattery.
Just then, Raiden Kunimitsu stepped forward and addressed the crowd, saying, "Miss Mei and Young Master Kitatsuki are attending this banquet not only to celebrate the anniversary of Me Company with all the distinguished guests present, but also for another reason..."
Upon hearing Elder Guoguang's words, the guests present were stunned, and the entire room fell silent as they listened intently to his words, wondering why Mei and Young Master Beichen had appeared at the banquet.
After all, ever since Raiden Ryoma was imprisoned and the Raiden family declined, Mei had never appeared at high-society gatherings again, and the young master of the Hokushin family had been missing for many years. If it weren't for his appearance today, many people would have thought he was already dead...
Under everyone's gaze, Raiden Kunimitsu smiled and said with great excitement as if he had encountered a great joy: "On the occasion of Me Company's anniversary celebration, I would like to invite all of you distinguished guests to witness the formal engagement ceremony between Miss Mei and Young Master Kitachen!"
Upon hearing Lei Dian Guoguang's words, the guests in the banquet hall erupted in cheers and applause.
The applause, like firecrackers, resounded throughout the venue.
Since Mei is willing to hold an engagement ceremony with the young master of Beichen in public, it means that... even if the Raiden family falls on hard times, Raiden Mei will still be the future mistress of the Beichen family.
Of course, this also means that all of Walter's past pursuit of Miss Mei was in vain.
"Even though the Raiden family is declining, Young Master Beichen is still willing to marry Miss Mei. What a devoted man he is... I want a husband like that too!"
"I never expected... Young Master Beichen Jiujiu is not only a martial arts genius, but also a man of great loyalty and righteousness. He is truly a role model for men!"
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