Chapter 37 Human hearts are not as good as dogs
Ji Yu's face turned bluish-purple, and her eyes began to show terror.
Shang Wu suddenly let go, watching her cough desperately.
She laughed: "Human hearts are not even as good as dogs'. No matter how loyal someone is, they will betray you one day. Don't you know that better than anyone else?"
Shang Wu turned her back, revealing a cold and intense hatred.
"Have I been bad to you for the past ten years? You betrayed me at a crucial moment, ruining everything. Ji Yu, what do you take me for?"
Her tone was full of doubt.
Yes, I'm confused.
Shang Wu believes he has done nothing wrong in the past ten years.
Ji Yu's family wasn't well-off, and she couldn't afford electronic products when she was in high school, so she gave Ji Yu a cell phone as a birthday gift.
When Ji Yu got into university, she gave her a tablet, a computer, and a bunch of brand-name skincare and makeup products that were suitable for her.
Ji Yu's living expenses were enough for her daily needs. Feeling sorry for her friend who couldn't go out and spend money, she set aside a portion of her own living expenses.
As a result, Ji Yu, a girl from an ordinary family, was dressed in designer brands throughout her four years of university and was regarded by people as a very rich and beautiful woman.
Later, when she went abroad to study, her father got her a credit card with a high credit limit.
She used it abroad, and Ji Yu also used her card to make purchases freely in China.
Shang Wu only has an older brother, no older or younger sister, and treats Ji Yu as her own sister.
She learned from her brother how he doted on her and began to pamper Ji Yu, wholeheartedly wanting to be Ji Yu's good older sister and best friend.
In the end, Ji Yu helped Zhou Yanci harm her whole family, manipulated her at will, and enjoyed her work with a clear conscience.
Shang Wu closed her eyes: "What have I done wrong to you? From high school until now, haven't I been the one who provided you with food, clothing, and the means to make you famous?"
"Yes! It's because of your attitude!"
Suddenly, Ji Yu's roar came from behind.
Shang Wu paused, then slowly turned around.
Ji Yu stared at her resentfully, her expression almost distorted: "All the good things I've received are from you. My parents said that I owe everything to you and that I should treat you well."
My college classmate said she envied me for having such a good best friend, and that I should be grateful to her for the rest of my life.
Oh, and the job you introduced me to, everyone keeps saying that I only got this great position because of you.
Thank you, thank you! Everyone wants me to worship you! But why should I? We are all human beings! Just because you were born into a better family and have more power and influence than me, does that mean I should be forever grateful to you and receive your favors?
Why should I always be inferior to you, always live a life of charity from you, always serve to highlight your kindness, generosity, and selfless devotion to me? Why should I?!
Ji Yu roared at the top of her lungs, as if she would not give up until she had shouted out the grievances deep in her heart.
Over the years, her life improved because of Shang Wu, but also because of Shang Wu, her presence was completely erased.
Shang Wu pursed her lips, quietly watching her defiant expression, her eyes gradually turning mocking.
She never expected anyone to be so stupid, so unable to see the situation clearly, wanting both.
So stupid that you can have whatever you want, and just follow the steps in order to ruin your life.
The more Ji Yu was looked at like that, the more disgusted she felt.
She glared fiercely at Shang Wu: "I know you don't really treat me like a sister. You just enjoy the feeling of being praised by everyone after giving me a little charity. I'm just a tool you use for your show!"
Ji Yu suddenly broke free from the bodyguards' restraints and pointed at Shang Wu.
Two bodyguards were watching her, afraid she might suddenly hurt someone.
Shang Wu looked at Ji Yu with a mocking and pitying gaze, as if she were looking at a pathetic piece of trash.
It was this silent gaze that drove Ji Yu increasingly mad.
She sneered, "I'm going to let you taste what it feels like to fall from the clouds to the mud! Now you're working for me in the jewelry department, and I'm reaping the benefits of your hard work. Doesn't that feel good?"
Ji Yu's expression suddenly changed, and she gritted her teeth: "It's a pity that Qiu Ting came out at the crucial moment! He shouldn't have ruined my plans. I was just one step away from becoming an internationally renowned designer!"
Her eyes were filled with intense resentment and desire as she stared intently at Shang Wu.
She wasn't looking at a person.
Instead, they are looking at a goal that they can never surpass in their entire lives.
Shang Wu finally reacted, letting out a soft laugh.
"You can still laugh?" Ji Yu stared at her with an indescribable look.
Shang Wu raised an eyebrow: "I find you funny, can't I laugh?"
"I've ruined you! Everyone knows you don't respect design, you use your work to impress others! And you can still laugh!" Ji Yu shouted, breaking down, eager to see Shang Wu suffer as much as she did.
Shang Wu turned around, sat on the sofa, and gently tossed her hair.
"Then I'll share some good news with you. Most people online don't want me to retire; they want me to continue designing, in whatever way possible."
Ji Yu stared in astonishment, her eyes wide: "Impossible! How could they!"
"Now only you are ruined. You betrayed your best friend and stole her work, while I did use you to gain a good reputation, just as you said."
Shang Wu chuckled, a cold glint in her eyes: "Yan Ci is currently discussing with the shareholders about setting up a separate company for me, so I can design and launch my own jewelry collection. Are you happy?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Yu was completely stunned.
She shook her head, sneering incredulously, "Impossible! You've caused such a huge mess. Qiu Ting was clearly the one who approached you. The shareholders won't forgive you!"
Whether they forgive me or not is not something you can predict. I am the number one contributor to the revenue generation of Chengzhou. It's easy for them to abandon you, but would they dare to abandon me?
Shang Wu picked up the red wine on the table, poured it into a wine glass, and turned to raise it to Ji Yu.
"I don't want to say anything more to you, Ji Yu. Let this glass mark the end of our past. From now on, enjoy your fate."
Ji Yu opened her mouth to speak, when a glass of red wine was splashed in her face.
She was caught off guard and splashed all over her face, eyes, nostrils and mouth, choking and coughing.
Ji Yu's eyes stung terribly.
She couldn't open her eyes, but she heard Shang Wu's words echo clearly in her ears, like thunder.
"You were able to meet Zhou Yanci and get into Chengzhou because of me. You should really taste this red wine. The first time you drank it was when I stole hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Fayang Red wine from my dad to celebrate your eighteenth birthday. After that, you will never be qualified to drink it again, and you will never be my friend Shang Wu again."
Bang!
The wine glass shattered on the ground.
"Take her with you."
Shang Wu didn't look at Ji Yu again. As she turned to go upstairs, she gripped the railing tightly to suppress the urge to attack.
That's not enough.
She wished she could kill Ji Yu with her own hands.
But Zhou Yanci's people are watching, and they will tell Zhou Yanci everything that happened today, down to the smallest detail.
Shang Wu had no way to ask the merchant anything, not even a single word.
No matter how crazy Ji Yu was just now, she never mentioned the merchant case.
She's so tight-lipped; I don't know how Zhou Yanci threatened her.
Shang Wu was in a terrible mood. She slammed the door and went into her room to calm herself down.
She calmed herself down for a moment and then picked up her phone.
Someone needs to keep an eye on Ji Yu.
She feared that Zhou Yanci would use some means to completely silence Ji Yu and make her disappear from Lincheng.
Shang Wu quickly hired a detective.
The price offered was very high.
They were instructed to keep an eye on Ji Yu's movements and report back constantly.
None of these people who harm businesses will escape justice.
…
Soon, the two bodyguards who were escorting Ji Yu back arrived at Chengzhou Group and handed her a recording pen.
On Zhou Yanci's desk, there was also a document.
It is a contract for approving the establishment of a branch office.
He picked up the recorder, turned it around, and looked at the contract.
Xiao Dong immediately reminded him, "The contract hasn't been signed yet, Mr. Zhou. Didn't you already convince the shareholders to open a branch company?"
"The content of this recording will determine whether or not I should sign the contract."
Zhou Yanci smiled slightly and pressed the play button.
After listening to the confrontation between the two women, he rubbed his ears, put down the recorder, and closed his eyes to rest.
Xiao Dong and his two bodyguards looked at each other, wondering what he meant.
Time passed second by second.
For a full thirty minutes, Zhou Yanci listened to the confrontation twice more before finally picking up his pen and signing the document with peace of mind.
"Have Shang Wu come to sign the contract tomorrow."
Xiao Dong nodded and then asked, "What about Ji Yu?"
"Ji Yu..."
Zhou Yanci narrowed her eyes: "I promised her that as long as she doesn't say anything she shouldn't, I'll let her be safe."
He paused, pondered for a moment, and said, "Let's sue her and send her to jail. She'll be safe and sound in prison, right?"
Xiao Dong nodded knowingly and withdrew with his bodyguards.
The lights outside were still dazzling.
Looking at the tall buildings, a complex emotion appeared in Zhou Yanci's usually indifferent eyes.
While listening to the recording, he suddenly wished that Shang Wu would never know the truth.
This is a dangerous idea.
This indicates that he cares about Shangwu.
Zhou Yanci narrowed his eyes and took out his phone to call Chen Mian.
"Come to the CEO's office and keep me company."
He paused, then added, "Bring a condom and a change of pajamas; you'll need them tonight."
Late at night, the president's office was brightly lit, as if it were daytime.
Before the floor-to-ceiling window, entangled figures could be faintly seen.
Shang Wu didn't sleep all night, repeatedly thinking about what had happened from the press conference until now. Her brain was working at high speed until she was covered in cold sweat and suffered from neurasthenia.
Even so, she tried to cheer herself up and bought a Chinese breakfast and an iced Americano before heading to Dingfeng Law Firm.
As soon as the Lexus stopped, Shang Wu immediately went to greet it, and before anyone could get out, he raised his hands full of things.
"Soy milk, fried dough sticks, steamed buns, sandwiches, sea salt croissants, iced Americanos—whatever Attorney Lu likes, I have it all!"
As she finished speaking, Shang Wu smiled and looked up, seeing the calm Lu Rang and the very agitated stranger beside him.
In an awkward moment, Yan Yue reached out and picked out the steamed buns and soy milk.
How much do these cost?
Shang Wu was taken aback for a moment: "I think it's five yuan."
"Then I'll scan the code for you."
Yan Yue took out his phone, then looked up sharply, scrutinizing her with great curiosity: "Miss Shang, after resigning, you switched to selling breakfast? The job content is so different, can you adapt?"
Shang Wu pointed to herself, trying to explain: "No, I came to bring breakfast to Attorney Lu."
Yan Yue's smile grew even more gossipy.
Lu Rang suddenly blocked his way: "Aren't you going back?"
"...They're chatting with Miss Shang right now, they can go back later."
Lu Rang ignored him and reached out to Shang Wu.
"Iced Americano".
Shang Wu delivered the coffee, then carried the remaining two fried dough sticks and a bag of bread, her gaze sincere.
"Attorney Lu, I've been waiting for you all night. Have you made up your mind yet?"
Yan Yue's eyes widened, his gossip-loving spirit burning brightly.
Lu Rang smiled slightly and said, word by word, "I am unwilling."
After saying that, he went into the law firm without looking back.
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