The acquisition went smoothly, and I proactively lowered the price as a way of repaying my best friend for her kindness over the years.

Li Yunwei's father was very straightforward; after signing the contract, he paid the acquisition price on the same day.

Staring at the countless zeros on the card, I was still somewhat dazed.

This company represents my hard work over many years, and it's also a testament to my first love and first marriage.

Now, Gu Yanqing is in prison, and I've also taken over the company.

And I myself will also be leaving completely.

Life is unpredictable, and everything changes in an instant.

I sat quietly for a while, and after I calmed down, I paid back all the money I owed Su Shenglin.

It's good; the situation is much better than I expected.

I have enough money in my account to start a new life abroad.

My phone rang while I was driving home.

I glanced at the car's screen and jerked my hand off the steering wheel.

Su Shenglin.

He must have seen the money I transferred to him and called to inquire.

I dared not not answer, because if I did, he would definitely use every means to find me immediately, and that would make things even more troublesome.

I composed myself and answered the phone: "Hello."

"Jiang Wan, what do you mean?" His voice came from the other end, somewhat cold and hard.

"It doesn't mean anything. Paying back debts is just a matter of course, isn't it?"

When I was his girlfriend, he never thought of shirking his debt. It doesn't make sense for him to become a deadbeat now that we've broken up.

“You know that’s not what I meant. I meant to ask, where did you get so much money?” His voice was still cold, and you could feel the intimidation even through the sound waves.

"I sold the company." Since the procedures were already completed, I confessed frankly.

"The company was sold? Why?"

"That company is related to Gu Yanqing. After thinking it over, I still feel that we should put an end to it." I lied, and it all came out in one go.

However, this is indeed a very legitimate excuse.

As expected, Su Shenglin didn't believe it: "Just because of that?"

"Isn't that enough? Last time in Milan, Gu Yanqing thought that I was still in love with him because I couldn't even bear to change the company name. Well then, I might as well just sell the company directly. Isn't that a clear enough stance?" I lied more and more smoothly, and even I thought it made sense.

"Has he been harassing you again recently?"

"No, he's already in jail, how could I harass him? But as an accomplice, he won't get many years in prison. He'll definitely retaliate against me when he gets out, so I'd better sever ties with him as soon as possible."

From what I understand, Gu Yanqing will get a maximum sentence of five years. If he behaves well, he might be released in four years.

Su Shenglin remained silent for a moment.

I didn't rush him.

After all, this might be the last phone call between us.

Once I disappear, he won't be able to contact me anymore.

I want to hear his breathing and his voice more.

Let the little bean sprout in my belly feel the presence of its father.