Chapter 25 Scheming and Spoiled Stepsister VS Cold Childhood Sweetheart Brother

Six months later.

Fu Xunzhou officially took over the Jiang family business, becoming the head of the two leading enterprises.

At the same time, the newspapers were full of news about his marriage to Ji Ning, with their engagement banquet scheduled for March.

In the past six months, Jiang Zhiyi has not seen Fu Xunzhou once. She resigned from Fu's company and moved out of the Fu family home with Jiang Yao.

Since the task was marked as completed, Tuantuan has been on vacation and we haven't been able to contact her.

At first, Jiang Zhiyi was terrified. Tuantuan wasn't around, and she didn't know what methods the male lead would use to take revenge on her.

However, what she feared never happened.

Perhaps the male protagonist remembered his promise and decided to let her go.

She breathed a huge sigh of relief.

...

The huge, luxurious lecture hall, capable of accommodating hundreds of people, was filled with thunderous applause.

Fu Xunzhou, who had just finished his speech, nodded slightly, his expression cold and distant.

After stepping down from the stage, he chatted briefly with a few acquaintances before hurriedly leaving the venue surrounded by a crowd.

"President Fu, this is the news that came from over there today."

Zhang Cheng handed over a thick document filled with text, all of which were records about Jiang Zhiyi.

He hired someone to monitor her at all times, keeping her every move under his watchful eye.

"Go to Xingjian Road," Fu Xunzhou instructed the driver.

Jiang Zhiyi left the Fu family in a hurry and didn't even come here to pack her things.

So the rooms in this villa are still the same as before, and the housekeeper comes to clean them on time every day.

Fu Xunzhou sat on her bed, his face filled with undisguised gloom, his thin lips pressed tightly together, and his eyes fierce.

His slender fingers gently stroked the smiling person in the photo frame.

I won't let you get away with this, he thought.

Jiang Zhiyi was completely unaware of all this at the moment.

A guesthouse somewhere.

Jiang Zhiyi has been in this small town for three days. The scenery here is beautiful and the people are kind and honest.

The room she booked was located in the center of the attraction.

There's a small courtyard downstairs, filled with flowers and plants, and a swing. The balcony upstairs also offers a fantastic view, with an unobstructed panorama of the surrounding scenery and vibrant cityscape.

That evening, Jiang Zhiyi suddenly felt a bit bored, as she had already seen most of the sights.

She stared blankly at the small glass bottle in her hand for a long time; inside were a few fireflies, emitting a faint light.

Not long after, she went out to an unnamed private tavern.

Although it was a small town, the tavern was lively and bustling with people.

After drinking a few local specialty drinks, she prepared to go to the restroom.

"Beautiful lady, would you like a drink?" A few drunkards stopped her.

Jiang Zhiyi frowned, her face cold, and tried to push them away, but they grabbed her wrists.

"Let go, or I'll call the police." She struggled for a long time and lost her temper, slapping the person in front of her across the face.

The drunkard who was hit became aggressive, swore, and pushed her to the ground.

Her head hit the steps, and blood gushed out immediately. She became disoriented and passed out.

City A.

Fu Xunzhou was attending a banquet at a hotel, with his female companion Ji Ning standing beside him.

There were several business partners in front of him, and they were chatting happily.

Zhang Cheng hurriedly entered from outside the banquet hall and whispered something in his ear.

All the people saw was Fu Xunzhou's expression change, and without saying goodbye, he hurriedly left.

Zhang Cheng instructed a few assistants to stay behind before following them.

The town is poorly accessible, connected only by a national highway. After getting off the plane, you have to drive there.

A torrential downpour suddenly began on the road, accompanied by lightning and thunder.

The Maybach sped through the rain, its tires splashing high into the air as they rolled over the pavement.

The atmosphere inside the car was oppressive and somber.

"The tavern owner took Miss Jiang to the hospital. Our people there received the message and are on their way. She should be alright," Zhang Cheng explained.

Fu Xunzhou did not answer, staring expressionlessly at the condensation on the car window.

It was already past midnight when we arrived at the hospital.

Fu Xunzhou pushed open the door and entered the ward, sitting down directly on the edge of the bed and looking at the person lying there.

Her head was wrapped in gauze, and her hair was disheveled.

Her usually rosy face was now lifeless, and her lips were pale.

He took her hand and gently squeezed her palm, but there was no reaction.

After a while, he instructed someone to bring hot water and towels.

He wet it, wrung it out, and slowly moved his slender fingers, gently wiping it little by little.

"baby."

Her voice was tender and lingering, a testament to her uncontrollable emotions.

He leaned down and placed a light kiss on her face, his eyes brimming with emotion, as if he were about to break free from his cocoon.

I should forget what I should forget, and I should even hold a grudge, but I can never do it.

He couldn't help but want to find out everything about her, both wanting to know and not wanting to know.

After finishing his work, he couldn't help but stay in her room, where the whole place smelled of her.

Later, he even thought that it would be better if she loved money a little more, to the point that she would be willing to tie herself to his side for money.

But she wasn't like that. She wanted money and freedom; she was very greedy.

It's okay, he's greedy too.

They are a perfect match, and he won't let her go.

Jiang Zhiyi didn't wake up until noon the next day.

"Don't move around," the nurse who was taking her temperature and blood pressure reminded her.

"Is this a hospital?" she asked.

"Yes, you fell down the steps and were taken to the hospital. Your head is fine; you'll be discharged after a few more days of observation. Don't worry, the wound shouldn't leave a scar."

Who brought me here?

"The owner of the pub where you had the accident. Oh, by the way, those thugs have been taken to the police station. They'll cover all your medical expenses, so focus on recovering." The nurse's eyes flickered.

However, Jiang Zhiyi didn't notice and responded softly, "Mm."

She's been spending these days alone in her hospital room, and she's so bored.

She played a few games and watched some TV series.

This hospital is really good; the environment is great, and the doctors and nurses are very responsible.

At the behest of the tavern owner, someone delivered meals to her regularly every day, along with various supplements and tonics.

She pinched her chubby cheeks, which seemed to have gained a lot of weight.

A few days later, Jiang Zhiyi realized something was wrong.

Her injuries had almost fully healed, but no one reminded her to be discharged from the hospital.

Moreover, she seemed to be confined to this luxurious hospital room. It was a suite, with everything one could need.

"I want to leave," she said firmly to the caregiver at the door.

"You cannot be discharged from the hospital yet." The request was rejected again.

She then realized that she was indeed being held captive here.

She made a scene many times, but no one paid any attention to her.

Finally, one evening, Fu Xunzhou arrived.

You locked me up here?

She lay in her hospital bed, clutching the blanket, and asked him, her face filled with fear.