Chapter 87 If you're sick, go take your medicine; if you're not, get out.

"Xie Xiyan is your little princess, your family, so I deserve to die?"

“You think I owe her something, and even if I took out my cornea and gave it to her, in your hearts I would still be utterly wicked.”

Xie Nanzhi gave a self-deprecating sneer, her tone cold and indifferent, "Xie Yuanyang, I wonder if you still remember when you fell into the water when you were ten years old, in the dead of winter. I rescued you from the lake, and I fell seriously ill because of it. You promised me then that you would take care of me for the rest of your life, and that you would wipe out the whole family of anyone who dared to bully me. But what did you do afterward? You treated me like an outsider, and wholeheartedly protected Xie Xiyan. You really are my good brother."

Xie Yuanyang's expression froze, startled.

He remembered that he was ten years old that year, the age when he was most playful. He took eight-year-old Xie Nanzhi to the lake to catch fish, but he accidentally slipped and fell into the mud and into the lake.

Xie Yuanyang couldn't swim and couldn't hold on until Xie Nanzhi called for help. So, without hesitation, Xie Nanzhi jumped into the icy lake and pulled him ashore.

He was thus rescued, but Xie Nanzhi fell seriously ill and was bedridden for more than a month.

At that time, he made a sincere promise. To Xie Yuanyang, Xie Nanzhi was the younger sister he wanted to protect for the rest of his life, and no one could hurt her.

But when did he begin to feel nothing but disgust and resistance towards Xie Nanzhi, and forget the promise he had once made?

Xie Yuanyang's face was pale, and his clenched fists trembled slightly. "Nanzhi, as long as you behave, I will still protect you just like I did when we were little..."

Before Xie Yuanyang could finish speaking, Xie Nanzhi interrupted him, "Young Master Xie's favoritism is too extravagant. I am not worthy of it, nor do I care for it."

Having shaken off Xie Yuanyang's shackles, Xie Nanzhi's coldness only intensified. She curled her lips into a smile, rolled her eyes, and hurriedly left.

Xie Yuanyang did not chase after him. He frowned deeply, took a deep breath, and hurried away.

Xie Nanzhi drove Meng Jingxian downstairs. Meng Jingxian unbuckled her seatbelt and said, "I've told you all the secrets I needed to tell you. If there's nothing else, it's best if we don't see each other again."

Xie Nanzhi placed her hand on the steering wheel and gave a soft "hmm." Then, Meng Jingxian opened the car door and got out. Before parting, she said, "Xie Nanzhi, goodbye forever."

Xie Nanzhi looked at her, her gaze deep.

Xie Nanzhi's thoughts didn't return to reality until she saw Meng Jingxian enter the building.

Xie Wanli's secret!

If what Meng Jingxian said is true, Xie Wanli might become the breakthrough point to completely bring down Pei Jingchuan.

The prerequisite is that Xie Nanzhi needs to verify what Meng Jingxian said before planning the next step.

In just a few days, the Xie family plummeted, Xie Wanli's reputation was ruined, and the Xie family was on the verge of bankruptcy.

Xie Yuanyang had no business experience or business acumen; he had no ability to turn things around and could only worry helplessly.

Zhou Mubin invited Xie Nanzhi and Xi Bei to a small gathering. The three of them got together at a private tavern to drink some liquor. A breeze blew, and they could hear the rustling of bamboo leaves.

Zhou Mubin sat on a bamboo chair with his legs crossed, toying with a white porcelain cup in his hand. "Nanzhi, the Xie family is completely finished this time. Congratulations."

A gentle breeze was blowing as they sat in the shade of a tree. Behind Xie Nanzhi was a small bridge over a flowing stream, where they could occasionally see a few plump koi swimming.

Xie Nanzhi grabbed a handful of fish food and sprinkled it in, attracting the koi over. Her gaze was indifferent. "Xie Wanli is reaping what he sowed. He can't blame me."

Xibei put down her phone and gave Zhou Mubin a wink, signaling him to change the subject.

After all, Xie Wanli is Xie Nanzhi's biological father, and his feelings for him must be very complicated. They are not the ones involved and cannot truly understand his feelings, so they should avoid talking about this topic as much as possible.

Zhou Mubin suddenly remembered, "Oh right, the thing you asked me to look into about Wang Shufen's ten years in prison, I actually found some things. But you'd better be prepared..."

Xie Nanzhi turned around, inexplicably nervous. "Okay."

Zhou Mubin told Xie Nanzhi about Wang Shufen and also obtained several videos and some photos through other channels.

Xie Nanzhi bit her lip, her brows furrowed, and watched the video over and over again.

Without exception, those videos all showed Wang Shufen being bullied by the prison bullies. Some showed her being beaten black and blue, others showed her being stripped naked and humiliated. Every frame felt like a needle piercing her heart.

In the end, Xibei turned off the video. She looked at Xie Nanzhi with some concern, "Nanzhi, are you alright?"

Xie Nanzhi didn't speak. After a long pause, she asked in a deep voice, "Was all of this arranged by Luo Meijuan?"

Every group is a small society, especially in a place like a prison where the strong bully the weak. It's not uncommon for there to be prison bullies, but it's clear that Wang Shufen was deliberately targeted.

The only person Xie Nanzhi could think of was Luo Meijuan.

She should have thought of this sooner. But how could putting Wang Shufen in jail possibly appease Luo Meijuan's hatred? Even if she went to jail, Luo Meijuan would do everything she could to make Wang Shufen suffer a fate worse than death every day.

Zhou Mubin nodded. "Yes, that's right. They all took money from Luo Meijuan, so what you've seen over the past ten years is just Auntie's daily life."

Xie Nanzhi's throat was dry and tight. "That's in line with Luo Meijuan's style."

The next second, she clenched her fist, a cold glint in her eyes, "But...isn't this...too...much?"

Xibei felt frightened by Xie Nanzhi's eyes, and she carefully comforted her, "Nanzhi, let's calm down..."

"Nanzhi?"

Before Xibei could finish speaking, another voice came out.

The three looked over, and Xibei, being straightforward, blurted out without thinking, "Isn't this Pei the scumbag? What bad luck, even eating a meal can lead to seeing shit."

A flash of malice crossed Pei Jingchuan's brows, but he didn't have time to cause trouble for Xibei. Pei Jingchuan focused all his energy on Xie Nanzhi.

He hadn't seen her for several days since they parted ways at the last auction.

Pei Jingchuan has been busy settling things at the docks lately and hasn't had time to spare. Of course, there's another reason why he's not in a hurry: Shen Xu has been arrested.

With his biggest competitor gone, Xie Nanzhi could only be his, and Pei Jingchuan wasn't in a hurry.

Ignoring Xi Bei's sarcastic remarks, Pei Jingchuan walked straight towards Xie Nanzhi, as elegant and gentlemanly as ever, only to reveal the ugliest and most disgusting face hidden beneath that facade.

"Nanzhi, I miss you."

Pei Jingchuan's throat bobbed slightly; no one knew how much he wanted to hold her in his arms at that moment. "I've been a bit busy lately and have neglected you. Once I'm done with this, I'll spend every day with you."

Does he want to listen to what he's saying?

Such self-talk makes them seem like a young couple having a tiff.

Xie Nanzhi gave a forced smile, "Pei Jingchuan, if you're sick, go take your medicine; if you're not, get lost."

Pei Jingchuan paused for a moment, his brows furrowing deeply. "Nanzhi, have dinner with me. I'll introduce you to my clients. Haven't you always wanted to stand by my side as Mrs. Pei?"

It turns out he knew everything.

Even though Xie Nanzhi never said it outright.

During their three-year marriage, she hinted at her feelings many times, but Pei Jingchuan rejected her for various reasons. In the end, the person who could stand openly with him was Xie Xiyan.

Now, Xie Nanzhi really doesn't care anymore.

Just then, Xie Nanzhi saw another familiar figure walking out from behind Pei Jingchuan.

A hint of surprise flashed across her eyes unconsciously.