Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Chapter 734 - 708: Truly Satisfying to See Justice Done Today

Liumei had come to a realization.

Her sister-in-law was right. The environment Ma Lv grew up in shaped his values, whereas hers was different. The tragedy between a ’Phoenix Man’ and a ’Peacock Woman’ is simply a clash of two value systems. He’s not wrong because he was raised in that environment from birth; the mistake was in her choosing such a man.

Ma Lv thought he had misheard and looked at Liumei in disbelief, but Liumei spoke gently.

"Our values are different, let’s not waste each other’s time."

"Why are you suggesting a breakup? Is it because of that four-eyed short guy? Yu Liumei, I really didn’t expect you to be like this." Ma Lv’s expression suddenly turned cold.

His gaze grew harsh.

Liumei suddenly felt very tired.

Her sister-in-law’s assessment of him was really accurate. He is a man with high self-esteem issues, who unconsciously steps on the women around him to prove his status. The less confident a man is, the more he behaves like this, unlike capable men like Minglang who prove their status through their work and career and respect their wives at home.

Not only does he have high self-esteem, but he’s also chauvinistic. He forbids her from doing anything he dislikes; her preferences and dressing habits must revolve around him, otherwise she’s deemed ignorant and immature.

Even more frightening is, and what Qian disapproves of most about her relationship with Ma Lv, that men with such personalities are often sensitive and suspicious, commonly known as having a petty mind.

Having grown up in a poor environment, he is exceptionally insecure, like Ma Lv now suspecting something between Liumei and Fugui. This sharp and harsh expression has confirmed Liumei’s "guilt," without even giving her a chance to explain.

The words Qian told Liumei suddenly became clear.

"I don’t have that kind of relationship with Fugui. We’ve only met a few times before, and today he’s here because my shoes were uncomfortable. I’m curious why my nominal boyfriend didn’t notice this."

Looking at this man now, she felt nothing inside. After suggesting the breakup, there was only an unspeakable relief.

"I’ve told you long ago, don’t wear—"

"I want a man who can weather storms with me, someone who will reach out a hand when I’m in trouble, not criticize me with a harsh expression when I’m down and pile on even further misery. A post-fact consolation is useless to me, and I don’t need your dictates on my dressing preferences."

Ma Lv looked at Liumei in surprise. He never expected the woman who always obeyed him to suddenly change like this.

"You’re fighting with me because of that man?" Ma Lv immediately thought of Liao Fugui.

"See, you’re just a sensitive and suspicious man, and particularly self-centered. Whatever I say, you lean in the direction you imagine. I don’t want to explain anything anymore because you won’t listen. Maybe if you respected others’ feelings a bit, we wouldn’t be where we are today."

"What do you mean exactly?" Ma Lv saw Liumei’s resolute expression and suddenly felt a bad premonition. He had never seen Liumei talk to him like this before. He glanced at his watch, deciding to pause the quarrel and educate her slowly when they got back.

"Let’s go back. I won’t argue with you about the breakup you mentioned. We’ve been out too long; we might miss the right apartment."

"I won’t be choosing anymore. I’ve decided to give up. Ma Lv, my sister-in-law taught me that all storms and sunshine are blessings. Even though you haven’t given me particularly good memories and your family and you have repulsed my family these days, I still thank you for helping me understand growth and for making me realize what kind of person is not suitable for me. We’re breaking up."

After saying this, Liumei felt a sense of relief.

She felt completely at ease, as if this was how it should be.

Qian stood at the doorway not far away, carrying her LV bag and smiling confidently.

Brother Yu stood beside her, observing the distant couple.

"You really know how to handle things, this girl’s finally come to her senses."

Although they couldn’t hear what Liumei was saying, judging by Ma Lv’s sour face, it seemed Liumei was calling for a breakup.

Regarding this, Brother Yu wanted to say, Qian did a great job!

Qian hummed arrogantly, "The women in our family only do the ditching when they go out. This breakup should have been initiated by Liumei."

The last breakup was initiated by Ma Lv, which deeply annoyed Qian.

Her sister is naive, but Liumei has a strong family backing. Picking on Liumei’s simplicity is like slapping the face of the Yu Family.

This time, having Liumei initiate the breakup wasn’t just meant to hit Ma Lv hard; the main goal was for Liumei to grow on her own. Parents’ best education for girls isn’t just meticulous protection but also teaching them to spot jerks, equivalent to giving Liumei an internal immune cell that enables her to handle contact with men like him in her future romantic endeavors.

"You’re abandoning our years of relationship just for that four-eyed guy? Yu Liumei, you’re fickle, just like your sister-in-law, not a good woman!"

Ma Lv’s cold mask was difficult to maintain; his voice was loud, so loud that Brother Yu and Qian both heard him.

Liumei retorted with a slap to Ma Lv’s face, "You can insult me, but don’t drag my sister-in-law into this!"

Ma Lv held his face, not daring to believe he had been slapped!

Brother Yu’s smile dropped, ready to call his bodyguards to beat up that man!

On his turf, people who insult the Yu Family deserve a beating; otherwise, do they think the Yu Family is powerless?

Qian reached out to stop Brother Yu.

"If you want to provoke him, why resort to violence? External injuries are never as painful as those in the heart," she said, leading him along.

Qian and Brother Yu walked over, Ma Lv clutching his face in pain, glaring at Liumei, who remained calm.

"Breakups shouldn’t turn into hostility, but you shouldn’t speak about my sister-in-law. Say it again, and I’ll hit you!"

"Liumei, what are you doing, Brother Yu and I can’t wait anymore." Qian came over, smiling, as she linked arms with Liumei.

Ma Lv glared at Qian and Brother Yu with anger-filled eyes.

"I forgot to introduce you. This is Mr. Yu, Liumei’s cousin. This residential area was developed by him. So, Liumei, have you picked your marriage home yet? Brother Yu said whichever you choose today, you’ll get at a cost price, saving you tens of thousands. And your dad said he’d get you a Cherokee for your wedding because he knows your long legs might not be comfortable in other cars."

Upon hearing this, Ma Lv’s eyes widened, and he stared incredulously at Brother Yu—the developer?

Liumei’s family turned out to be so powerful?

If this turned out to be true, those few words from Qian hurt more than a slap to Ma Lv’s face.