Snap—
A resounding slap landed, and Xie Huanyu's cheek immediately swelled up.
"You actually went to see Xu Yanshu again in secret, Xie Huanyu, do you really enjoy being a jerk?" Xie Junyang scolded angrily.
Seeing that Zhou Zehao was somewhat interested in her, he was planning that if things continued this way, Huan Yu might have a chance to become the young mistress of the Zhou family.
Unexpectedly, this rebellious daughter secretly went to see Xu Yanshu again, and to make matters worse, Zhou Zehao caught her red-handed. She was practically courting death!
Overwhelmed with resentment, Xie Huanyu unconsciously clenched her hands at her sides, suddenly remembering Xu Yanshu's reminder to her yesterday.
She wanted to say something, but thinking of all the torment she had suffered, she swallowed her words involuntarily out of fear.
“Dad, you’ve misunderstood. It was just a chance encounter,” Xie Huanyu said, feigning arrogance, her lowered eyelids concealing the fact that it was just a chance encounter. “He’s just an orphan. How could I possibly pester him?”
Based on her judgment, her father had already lifted all surveillance on her, so for minor matters like this, the details should naturally be based on her version of events.
Really? Xie Junyang was skeptical.
Xie Huanyu feigned composure and solemnly said, "Dad, as the saying goes, one should always be wary of others."
"Although we are now on the same side as Zhou Zehao, from my observation, he is not as simple as he seems."
He naturally understood this principle.
Xie Junyang's expression softened slightly. He nodded thoughtfully, then turned and sat back down at his desk.
"Go on!"
"He hopes that we can fight Xu Yanshu to the death, so naturally he can't do it without giving anything in return. Let's put the future aside for now and try to negotiate as many favorable terms as possible with Zhou Zehao!"
Xie Junyang nodded slightly. "Yes, there's no such thing as a free lunch!"
By eliminating Xu Yanshu, Zhou Zehao can become the heir of the Zhou family, and the benefits behind this are self-evident.
Whether they can become in-laws is still uncertain. Since they want to use my hands to do things, they must pay the corresponding price. It is impossible to reap the benefits without lifting a finger.
Xie Huanyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, her eyes flashing with a meaningful light.
Openly defying one's father will only backfire, so it's better to go along with his wishes for now.
Now that the group is under her name, nothing is impossible for a willing heart. As long as she waits for the right opportunity, she may be able to get rid of this situation completely.
"Yu'er, you've finally grown up!" Xie Junyang looked at the person in front of him with approval and said with great satisfaction, "You are my own child, how could I not feel sorry for you? Most of the time I'm just angry at your lack of ambition."
"Our Xie family has come a long way, and as the saying goes, the higher you climb, the harder you fall. Right now, we must make sure that every step we take is steady and secure."
Xie Huanyu secretly scoffed at this, but obediently nodded in agreement, "Dad, I understand everything you're saying."
"I was too ignorant before. From now on, I will definitely be more vigilant and take full responsibility for myself!"
This statement pleased Xie Junyang greatly. Like father, like daughter; after his careful guidance over this period of time, Huanyu finally understood the responsibilities of being an heir.
"Alright, you can go now. Go find the butler to apply some medicine!"
"Okay, Dad, I'll go downstairs now."
Xie Huanyu responded in a low voice, then slowly turned around, and the next moment her eyes revealed extreme hatred.
Since he doesn't even consider himself a human being, then she can't be blamed for being heartless towards her family.
...
Late at night, Xu Yanshu was tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep, when his phone suddenly rang.
Caller: Qin Shengyi
Taken aback, he glanced at the time; it was already 1 a.m. So why would Shengyi call him so late?
Could it be that something has happened to Shengyi?
This guess immediately made Xu Yanshu nervous, and he hurriedly swiped to answer the call.
"Brother Yan Shu, could you consider developing your career in Chengdu... just for my sake?"
Even though the other party tried their best to restrain themselves, Xu Yanshu could still hear a hint of sob in their voice. His heart sank to the bottom, and the image of Shengyi crying in a corner back then involuntarily surfaced in his mind.
"Okay, I promise you!"
The question that had been troubling him all night was finally answered: since the young girl needed him, he would go to Chengdu.
Holding her phone, Xu Yanshu rolled out of bed and hurried to the window, gazing at the bright moonlight.
The man's calm and powerful voice instantly reassured Qin Shengyi. She had thought that Brother Yan Shu would definitely ask for a reason, but she didn't expect him to agree so readily. All the grievances deep in her heart vanished without a trace.
In the few days since I came back, my father has been arranging blind dates for me with different men, making it seem like he has to get me married off as soon as possible.
Today, she finally couldn't hold back any longer and went directly to her father to negotiate. After a frank and open conversation, she gave him two options.
You either obediently go on blind dates and get married, or you stay at the Chengdu branch office—you have to choose one.
She had no desire to go on blind dates, let alone get married, but she had promised Yan Shu that they would return to the capital together...
This dilemma led to a heated argument between Qin Shengyi and her father, but she knew that giving her this choice was already a concession from her father, and she had to choose one of the two.
After a moment of silence, Xu Yanshu cautiously probed,
Shengyi, are you alright?
"Yes, Brother Yan Shu, thank you! It's getting late, you should get some rest!"
After they said goodnight to each other, the phone call ended.
Perhaps it's worth a try...
Xu Yanshu was lost in thought, his thin lips pressed down into a straight line, and various emotions surged and overlapped in the depths of his eyes.
He didn't want to have anything to do with that family, and logically speaking, he should stay far away from Rongcheng for the rest of his life.
But ever since Shengyi and Zhengyu went back, he has been thinking about starting a business in Chengdu, and his desire to do so has only grown stronger.
This phone call finally ended his last hesitation; the young woman had already made the offer, so there was no reason for him to refuse.
As for other matters, we'll deal with them as they come.
After regaining his senses, Xu Yanshu breathed a sigh of relief, and his tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed.
Yes, it is indeed getting late.
Remembering Sheng Yi's earlier instructions, Xu Yanshu suddenly felt sleepy. After yawning, he turned and walked back to his bed.
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