Her face was as pale as paper, and her eyes showed deep guilt and fear.
Gu Jisui sat on the sofa, his hands folded across his chest, silent for a moment. His face was gloomy, and his eyes revealed a deep disappointment and anger. He spoke slowly, his voice low and cold: "Do you know how much harm your betrayal has caused to me and my family?"
The servant's face turned even paler, and she listened silently to Gu Jisui's accusations, her body shaking even more violently. Her eyes revealed a deep sense of self-blame and regret, as if she felt immense guilt and remorse for her actions.
Gu Jisui continued: "Now, you must be responsible for your actions."
There was an undeniable firmness and indifference in his voice, and a deep disappointment and anger in his eyes, as if telling the servant that she had lost his trust and respect.
The servant's face turned even paler. She listened silently to Gu Jisui's arrangements, her body shaking even more violently.
What would happen to the servant if he was dragged away? Considering how much Gu Jisui loved Chen Yuan, one can imagine what the outcome would be.
At noon, the sun shone through the clouds, illuminating the wet streets. The air, fresh from the rain, had a hint of fresh earthy air, and the breeze was pleasant and comfortable.
Xu Zhixu sat by the office window, gazing intently at the bustling traffic outside. His brow furrowed, as if he were pondering something important. Suddenly, his cell phone rang, shattering the brief silence.
The name displayed on the phone screen was Bai Lan, the woman he cared about most and also his fiancée. He took a deep breath and answered the call.
Bai Lan's sweet voice came from the other end of the phone, but it sounded a bit coquettish: "Brother Zhixu, I have no money to spend. Can you give me one million~"
Xu Zhixu's heart tightened when he heard this. He understood that Bai Lan wasn't really short of money, but was just trying to test his attitude. However, at this moment, facing the company's difficulties, he no longer had any extra money.
He was silent for a moment, trying to calm himself down, and then replied gently: "Bai Lan, I... I don't have any extra money now."
Bai Lan on the other end of the line seemed to be surprised by his answer and was stunned for a moment. Xu Zhixu could clearly hear the silence on the other end of the line, and he felt a little uneasy. He knew that such an answer might disappoint Bai Lan.
"I'm sorry, Bai Lan, I..." He wanted to explain, but didn't know what to say.
"What happened? Did something happen? Don't hide it from me!" Bai Lan was anxious.
What she was worried about was not Xu Zhixu, but whether her affairs would be exposed.
Or maybe something went wrong with Xu Zhixu!
On the other end of the phone, Xu Zhixu was silent for a while, as if thinking about how to start.
"The company is in a financial crisis and is about to go bankrupt..." Xu Zhixu's voice was low and tired.
"What!" Bai Lan's voice was full of shock and disbelief.
The voice on the phone seemed even weaker, and Xu Zhixu's voice revealed a sense of helplessness. "I haven't told you because I'm afraid you'll worry. I'll take care of it here. Just stay abroad and don't come back."
Bai Lan felt a surge of panic. She asked anxiously, "Can you handle it? How are you going to handle it? You're going to go bankrupt. Where are you going to get the money to fill the gap? Is it Gu Jisui who's forcing you to do this?"
Xu Zhixu didn't answer, but Bai Lan could feel his silence, his fatigue, and his helplessness. The environment on the phone seemed very quiet, with only their breathing and the occasional sound of traffic.
Bai Lan felt heartbroken. She knew that Xu Zhixu had been bearing the pressure silently, but she was unable to share it with him.
"Xu Zhixu, tell me, what can I do to help you?" Bai Lan's voice was filled with anxiety and concern.
Xu Zhixu was silent for a moment, then said softly, "You don't have to do anything. Just take care of yourself and don't let me worry."
Bai Lan felt powerless. She knew Xu Zhixu had made his decision, and she could only support him silently.
"I will, Xu Zhixu, I will always support you, no matter what happens, I will be by your side." Bai Lan said firmly.
On the other end of the phone, Xu Zhixu seemed moved, his voice revealing a sense of gratitude and comfort, "Thank you, Bai Lan, I will remember your words."
They hung up the phone, but Bai Lan's heart was filled with worry and concern.
Bai Lan sat by the phone, her mind racing. She knew Xu Zhixu was going through a huge challenge, and all she could do was pray for him and cheer him on.
She began to organize her thoughts and think about how to help Xu Zhixu overcome the difficulties. She knew that at this time, she could not just worry and care, she needed to take action.
First, she decided to contact some influential people in the business world to see if she could find some solutions to the problem. She knew that at this time, what Xu Zhixu needed was support and help, not accusations and complaints.
At the same time, she also began to pay attention to market dynamics and learn about the latest news and trends in the industry, hoping to find some new opportunities to help Xu Zhixu regain his momentum.
During this process, Bai Lan accidentally learned that Xu Zhixu had an unclear affair with a woman in China.
How could Xu Zhixu possibly betray him? This must be fake.
But she felt increasingly uneasy.
She immediately packed her things, dressed herself and her daughter up warmly, and secretly flew back home.
Bai Lan stood in the airport lobby, feeling a mixture of anxiety and anticipation. She wore a dark coat, hat, and sunglasses, trying to be less conspicuous. She hugged her daughter tightly, and the little girl looked bewildered, unsure why her mother had suddenly become so nervous.
Bai Lan looked at the airport sign, silently counting the gate locations. She felt her heartbeat quicken, and her palms began to sweat. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself.
Finally, she found the gate and lined up to board the plane. She felt her heartbeat getting louder and louder, as if it was about to burst out of her chest. She kept looking back at the crowd behind her, afraid that someone would recognize her.
When it was finally her turn to board the plane, Bai Lan held her daughter's hand and walked into the boarding gate.
Bai Lan held her daughter's hand and walked to the boarding gate. The cabin air was a bit heavy, a mixture of unfamiliar smells. Bai Lan found a window seat and sat down. She carefully adjusted the seatback to make both herself and her daughter as comfortable as possible.
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