Chapter 40 Just wishful thinking

The Rolls-Royce slowly came to a stop in front of the Lin family villa.

The last glimmer of light in Lin Wei's eyes went out.

Unbuckle your seatbelt and get out of the car.

A polite but distant thank you.

"Thanks."

Gu Jingcheng hummed in agreement.

The Rolls-Royce turned around and disappeared from Lin Wei's sight.

Recalling the scene in the car, she felt a sharp pain in her chest.

It felt like I had fallen into an ice cellar.

The heavy weight of sadness in her chest made it hard for her to breathe.

On the bus

Faced with her questioning, Gu Jingcheng merely glanced at her.

Then focus on driving.

There was no explanation, no rebuttal, not even a flicker of emotion in his eyes.

"Gu Xuan is my nephew."

The voice was steady and calm, as if stating a mundane fact.

In that instant, Lin Wei felt utterly heartbroken.

Her fingertips trembled slightly, and a bitter taste spread through her mouth.

Gu Jingcheng's words were like a sharp knife, cutting a gash in her heart.

Blood slowly flowed out.

He's right, Gu Xuan is his nephew.

It's only natural for him to help his nephew suppress trending topics.

She was someone who wasn't even a friend.

We've only crossed paths a few times.

But it was during those few interactions that she developed a misconception, a wildly wrong one.

Her thoughts were gradually drawn to him...

He tossed the necklace he had photographed while lighting a sky lantern into her hand, stubbornly claiming it was a wedding gift for her.

With a flourish of his pen, he signed the contract that could save her company's life.

He rescued her from the drinking party like a savior.

His uncontrollable kiss, his deep and burning gaze.

This made her naively believe that Gu Jingcheng treated her differently from others.

He could empathize with her hatred, and even if he didn't help her, he wouldn't stab her in the back.

In the end, reality slapped him hard in the face.

Lin Wei wiped away her tears and murmured to herself.

"So, all along, it was just her wishful thinking."

Tears streamed down her face, blurring her vision.

Lin Wei stumbled into her home.

All she wants now is to pull the covers over her head and get a good night's sleep.

There are 10 days left until the bidding meeting of Huaijin Group.

Lin Wei took stock of the company's funds.

If the company's real estate is used as collateral, some loans can be obtained from the bank.

This way, the chances of winning the bid are greater.

The most urgent task is to secure the project from Huaijin Group.

Her phone was flashing; it was a new WeChat message.

She picked up her phone and opened it.

"I have a new project here that I can sign for you."

It was Gu Jingcheng.

His tone was indifferent, as if he were doing her a favor.

Lin Wei typed a line of text and clicked the send button.

"Thank you, Mr. Gu, but it's not necessary."

She didn't care what new projects Gu Jingcheng had.

I don't want to delve into why he gave her the new project.

I feel ashamed to accept things given to me without reason.

"Mr. Lin, you can't go in."

A commotion broke out outside the office.

Then, the door to Lin Wei's office was kicked open.

Lin Yaowu barged in aggressively with a group of bodyguards.

"Niece, you're still feeling the warmth of those two hundred million from Jingcheng Group, aren't you?"

Where is the 5 million I asked for? It's been several days, and it still hasn't been transferred to my account?

What, you've grown wings and aren't going to give it to me anymore?

His bodyguards stood in a line behind him, each with a blank expression.

This is no different from the actions of the underworld.

Chen Nian pretended that she couldn't stop it.

Lin Wei gently lifted her eyelids, her gaze sweeping across Lin Yaowu's face.

Lin Yaowu was frightened by the coldness in Lin Wei's eyes.

Trying to remain calm.

"You...you don't think I don't know! Jingcheng Group gave you a 200 million yuan licensing fee!"

What's wrong with me borrowing 5 million for an emergency? If your dad were in power, he would have transferred the money to me immediately without saying a word!

"And you insist that I come to your door in person to demand it? Don't you even respect me as your uncle?!"

She stared at Lin Yaowu's distorted face, her eyes suddenly sharpening.

"My uncle brought a bunch of thugs, kicked open my office door, and demanded five million?"

"You call this 'borrowing'?"

Lin Yaowu's face instantly turned from pale to red.

"I'm your uncle! What's wrong with taking a little money?!"

Lin Wei didn't look at him again, picked up the phone and called security.

The company's security personnel quickly arrived at the entrance.

Lin Yaowu panicked.

"Lin Wei! I am your uncle! Family scandals should not be aired in public! Get them out of here!"

Lin Wei looked up at him.

"Uncle, either get out of here now, or wait for the police to arrive."

Lin Yaowu's face turned ashen; he didn't believe it.

That little brat Lin Wei actually dared to call the police.

He sat down in Lin Wei's general manager's chair, crossing his legs.

“Niece, I’m just waiting to see if the police come.”

You think you can fool me with such a small trick?

Let me tell you, I'm not leaving today without 5 million.

Oh,

Lin Wei was all too familiar with this scene; it was back when she was the vice president.

My father was met with such a forceful demeanor from my uncle.

Compromise after compromise.

But now, she is not her father.

Every penny of the company's money was earned by her and her father through hard work.

Lin Wei called the police in front of Lin Yaowu.

"Lin Wei, I'm your father's older brother! Call the police and have me arrested!"

Lin Yaowu slammed his hands on the table, making a loud thud.

Lin Wei sat on the sofa and curled her lips in disdain.

"Uncle, it's not too late to leave now!"

Lin Yaowu flew into a rage and smashed the quilt on the table at Lin Wei's feet.

"I'll wait here and see if the police come and take me away."

Lin Wei, you've really got some nerve! Your niece called the police to arrest her uncle.

Your grandma will never forgive you if she finds out.

Lin Wei ignored it.

She wouldn't reason with a brute; she was no longer the love-struck Lin Wei.

In this lifetime, no one can leech off her.

Not long after, the piercing sound of police sirens grew louder and louder as they approached.

Several uniformed police officers entered the office.

Looking at the menacing-looking man sitting in the CEO's chair.

The situation is obvious.

The lead police officer showed his identification and spoke in a serious tone.

"Mr. Lin Yaowu, we have received a report that you are suspected of extortion."

Please come with us to the police station for questioning.

Lin Yaowu's face turned deathly pale instantly.

"Officer, this...this is all a misunderstanding, I am her uncle."

"We were just kidding."

The police officer glanced at him coldly, ignoring him.

Seeing that there was no room for maneuver, Lin Yaowu became furious.

"Lin Wei! You ungrateful wretch! How could the Lin family produce such a thing as you!"

Calling the police to arrest your own uncle—don't you have any respect for your elders?

Lin Yaowu was led away by the police with his arms twisted behind his back.

The office fell silent again, and Lin Wei sat there quietly.

Until the sirens completely faded away.

Chen Nian was pale and trembling in the corner, not daring to breathe.

Lin Wei's gaze slowly shifted to her.

"Secretary Chen."

Chen Nian shuddered; she hadn't expected Lin Wei to actually call the police.

Will the police also find out about her tipping off Lin Yaowu?

"Mr. Lin... Mr. Lin!"