Gu Yanqing corrected: "It's not that I want it, it's just a temporary loan. The rent is fifty million, which is quite generous. You won't lose out."

I stared at him, and after a moment I let out a series of cold laughs.

Gu Yanqing's face was very ugly. "What are you laughing at?"

I struggled to suppress my laughter, then it dawned on me: "I thought you were just trying to win favors from both sides by so generously lending Zheng Weihao 50 million and putting it under my name—but it turns out you were setting a trap for me."

Luckily, I didn't fall for it, otherwise I would be at their mercy now, having accepted their money.

After saying that, I continued to laugh, but my heart was filled with immense sorrow.

Gu Yanqing said in a low voice with a stern face, "Xiao Wan, you misunderstood... If 50 million is not enough sincerity, I can lend you 300 million. You can go and pay it back to that Su guy and sever all ties with him from now on."

I laughed until tears streamed down my face. I reached for two tissues, dabbed at my eyes, and said without hesitation, "No need. I'm afraid taking your money will shorten my lifespan. Besides, if you hadn't protected Jiang Yi and inflated the value of the jade bracelet, I wouldn't owe her three hundred million. Now you're pretending to be a good person to me. Aren't you afraid of your heart rotting away?"

Gu Yanqing pleaded earnestly, "Xiao Wan, I'm being sincere. Don't act impulsively. The Su family isn't as glorious and illustrious as it appears to outsiders. There's a lot more to it than meets the eye. You should sever ties with the Su family as soon as possible and avoid being deceived."

I scoffed, "Being tricked? Su Shenglin has everything he could want, what would he possibly lie to me about?"

"Of course, it's because you're young and pretty, and I just want to have some fun with you. Believe me, you're no match for Su Shenglin. You'll only lose miserably if you deal with him." Gu Yanqing's expression was full of sincerity, as if he really was considering my best interests.

But I've already seen through his true colors. He's extremely hypocritical and wicked, afraid that I'll find a better man than him. I can't stand him anymore.

Even if I were to grow old alone, I would never be interested in him again.

I felt nauseous, and every time I looked at that face, the nausea surged up even more.

Without replying, I pressed the intercom and called security.

Gu Yanqing was anxious and quickly pleaded, "Xiao Wan, Jiang Yi really doesn't have much time left. You can give her the jade bracelet to make her happy. After she passes away, you can return it to her and make 50 million for free."

"What if she goes crazy and smashes my jade bracelet?"

Gu Yanqing thought I was wavering, so he quickly assured me, "No, she likes it so much, how could she bear to break it? Even if it gets damaged accidentally, I'll pay for it back at the original price, is that alright?"

I leaned back in my seat, stared at him intently, smiled, and then slowly uttered three words: "No, you can't."

Gu Yanqing stared at me, his face filled with resentment and helplessness.

The security guard knocked on the door and came in: "President Jiang."

"Please ask Mr. Gu to leave. If he doesn't cooperate, use force. I'll take responsibility if anything happens." I instructed the security guard. Before I finished speaking, I lowered my head and went back to work, not wanting to look at him again.

The security guard pulled Gu Yanqing away and told him to leave.

Gu Yanqing refused and played his last trump card, "Jiang Wan, didn't you want a divorce? If you agree to lend me the jade bracelet, we'll go through with the divorce."

I replied casually, "Thank you, Mr. Gu. See you at the court."

I have consulted with a divorce lawyer about the procedures and am preparing for a divorce lawsuit.

You think you can control me with this trick? Dream on!

The security guard forcibly dragged Gu Yanqing out. Feeling utterly humiliated, he angrily pushed the guard away, flicked his sleeves, and stormed off.

Once the office was completely quiet, I threw down the pen in my hand, recalled the scenes that had just unfolded, and a cold laugh escaped from my heart.

But as she laughed, tears streamed down her face.

Gu Yanqing, how could he be so outrageous! How could he scheme against me step by step and set a trap for me like this!

Where is his conscience? Was it swallowed whole by Jiang Yi?

The evil in human nature is constantly redefining my understanding.

That evening, Li Yunwei called again to ask if I had successfully divorced, and I said no.

She was filled with righteous indignation and launched a tirade of insults.

I stopped my best friend from getting angry, remembering that I had something important to discuss with her.

"Weiwei, let's not talk about this now. I need to ask you for help."

"What is it? Tell me."

"I want to transfer some of my company shares. You have a wide network of connections, could you help me find out if anyone is willing to invest?"

"You need to raise money to help your aunt?" Li Yunwei, being my best friend, understood instantly.

“Yes, I can’t let her be bullied by the Zheng family. If I pay this money, then the company must be registered under my aunt’s name, and she’ll have the final say.” That way, my uncle and his parasites will all have to be subservient to my aunt.

“Okay, that’s easy. Your company has been doing well these past few years, and plenty of people are willing to invest. My brother even told me before that I should give up the restaurant business and go and latch onto your coattails.”

"Sure! If your family invests, I have to give you the lowest price."

My best friend's words greatly improved my mood; it's true that there's always a way out.

With my best friend taking the lead, this matter proceeded very smoothly.

Several close friends in the industry have invested. We know each other well, and they trust my character. Knowing that I needed the money urgently, they all transferred the funds to me first, and the rest of the process will be done gradually.

In less than three days, I raised 30 million yuan. Combined with bank loans and my original savings, it was enough to help my aunt turn her life around.

My aunt has always been capable, but she was fooled by my uncle's sweet words back then, which is why she quit the company and returned to the family.

Now that she has come to terms with reality and with my help, my aunt is full of fighting spirit and forced my uncle to sign the agreement, regaining control of the company.

My aunt did what my mother couldn't do back then.

Looking at my uncle and his relatives' faces, filled with righteous indignation yet helpless, I felt a sense of relief, as if I could see the future of Jiang Haiyang and his ilk.

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