evening.

The afterglow from the window shines on the land, adding a strange color to it.

The sun is about to set.

Today's sky seems unusually beautiful. From afar, it is wrapped in patches of sunset glow, vast and boundless.

The call was from Lu Yuan.

Why is he calling at this time?

Countless thoughts flashed through Xu Cancan's mind.

He suddenly called me when I was in trouble and stood on the side of my competitor. What exactly was he going to do?

Ridicule?

Xu Cancan shook her head.

Lu Yuan is not such a person. She knows that Lu Yuan is definitely not the kind of person who would kick someone when he is down.

So……

what else?

Xu Cancan couldn't imagine it.

Then she silently pressed the answer button.

"Mr. Xu..."

"Mr. Lu..."

"Mr. Xu, I wanted to ask you if you are doing well recently, but after seeing some of the news, I know that you are not doing well recently."

“…”

Lu Yuan’s first sentence made Xu Cancan speechless.

It sounded like words of gloating, but the tone did not indicate any gloating.

"Boss Xu, are you listening? Is the signal bad again?"

"No, I'm listening, Mr. Lu, the purpose of your calling me is... Hehe, you didn't come here just to ridicule me, did you?" After hearing Lu Yuan's doubtful voice, Xu Cancan was silent for a while and then she tried to ask in a light tone.

"Mr. Xu, I'm not the kind of person who would kick someone when he's down. Admittedly, I do laugh and joke sometimes, but at this juncture, I think this is a very serious matter, isn't it?" Lu Yuan seemed to react quickly, and his voice sounded very sincere.

"Well, it is indeed a serious matter. Although our company is experiencing some turmoil, it is only a minor one..."

"Boss Xu, we are friends, right?"

“…”

Lu Yuan's sudden words made Xu Cancan's heart tremble slightly, and she was silent for a while.

It seems that there was a similar passage many years ago.

"Hello? No way, no signal again?" Lu Yuan was speechless. "No, this phone signal is full!"

"Mr. Lu, do you think we are friends?" Xu Cancan asked Lu Yuan.

"I think we are friends. Even though we are in different camps, I think we are friends."

"Um."

Xu Cancan felt warm, and of course, her nose felt a little sore.

Lu Yuan's words seemed to have touched the soft part deep in Xu Cancan's heart.

friend……

"Maybe we had many misunderstandings before, and there were also many misunderstandings with Director Shen, but I always think that misunderstandings need to be clarified in many cases. Although we are competitors, we can also be called friends."

"Yes, in fact, we shouldn't have been opponents." Xu Cancan looked out the window.

The sunset outside the window gradually disappeared, the sun had set, and a bright moon seemed to be rising not far away.

yes.

Why be a competitor?

It doesn't seem necessary.

Of course, although she felt warm in her heart, she did not faint because of Lu Yuan's words.

She felt that Lu Yuan had something to say.

For example, friends and cooperation are all preparations.

Based on her understanding of Lu Yuan, he is just such a person.

"Mr. Xu, is there anyone next to you?" Lu Yuan suddenly asked on the other end of the phone.

"do what?"

"I don't want anyone to hear what I'm going to say next."

"No one, don't worry."

"There's no camera, no recording or anything like that, right? No pinhole camera, right?"

"Mr. Lu, what are you thinking about all day? This is my office..."

"Oh, just asking..."

"Mr. Lu, please speak up and don't beat around the bush."

"Director Zhong from your company met with me this morning. He wants to work with me."

"Cooperation on what?"

"He discussed with me how to embarrass you and then take control of most of Joaquin's shares. I learned that he has joined forces with some of Joaquin's shareholders and is preparing to force you to abdicate tomorrow..."

"Director Zhong, good trick! But I've already guessed these things."

"There are many other secrets, including some of the dirty things he did to Dream Travelers, some of the high-level situations in Joaquin's crew, some of Joaquin's secrets and his plans for the future..."

"I've already guessed all this, but what he did was foolproof. Wait... Mr. Lu, you..."

"Yes, you guessed it right. I filmed it, and it was all-round, with every angle. I have every word and every line he said to me..."

"This..." Xu Cancan's eyes lit up, and then she became extremely surprised.

Yes!

At this moment, it seemed that the dark clouds covering the sky had completely dissipated, and a meter of sunlight shone on the earth.

If there was video evidence, then she would have a chance to completely extricate herself from this almost desperate situation.

even……

You can also take the opportunity to make a show of force!

but.

Xu Cancan remained calm.

Lu Yuan dared to say this on the phone, so he must have his own purpose.

In fact, Lu Yuan has been hiding the truth very deeply. Xu Cancan doesn't believe that Lu Yuan would give her the evidence that could bring her back to life just for a friend.

"Mr. Lu, what do you want?"

"Haha, Mr. Xu is really straightforward. Mr. Xu, what do you think of the value of the evidence?"

"It's of extraordinary value. How much do you want?" Xu Cancan closed her eyes.

"I can give you all the evidence. As for how to proceed, it's up to you. Mr. Xu, I've said before that you have many misunderstandings about me. I'm not a money-grubber. I've always been generous and selfless to my friends. And Mr. Xu, to be honest, I've always admired you and think you're a very charming and attractive woman. So, I've always wanted to help you. This is my sincerity. Of course, I also want to point out your shortcomings. Your crew should have found reliable people for lunch boxes instead of those random people. Think about it, if you had always believed in my sincerity and cooperated with our family, wouldn't we be in this situation today?"

"yes."

Xu Cancan nodded.

Every word Lu Yuan said pierced her heart.

In fact, if she had paid a little more attention, a lot of problems could have been avoided.

"I won't say anything else. I will give you the evidence. I will also send someone to contact your crew regarding the lunch boxes. There will not be any other similar situations... Similarly, I also hope that you will stop rejecting those who are truly kind to you..."

"Why are you helping me so much?" Xu Cancan found that his nose was getting more and more sore, and his eyes were a little bloodshot.

seem……

Tears could flow at any time.

"Because we are friends... and I have been showing goodwill to you, Mr. Xu, from the beginning to the end, but you just didn't notice it... This time, does it represent my sincerity?"

"Thank you, I... Lu Yuan..."

"Okay, having said so much, I won't say anything else. I will make a copy of the information and send it to you. As for how to use it, it's up to you. I believe these things are enough to help you get through this difficult time." On the other end of the phone, Lu Yuan smiled and said, "It's getting late. It's time for dinner. Mr. Xu, you should have a good dinner today. Tomorrow will be a tough battle."

"Well, thank you..."

Hang up the phone.

The moon has risen to mid-sky.

Xu Cancan covered her mouth.

This moment...

She suddenly sat down on the chair as if all the strength in her body had been drained away, and her tears flowed uncontrollably.

She cried!

Yes, this was the first time she cried like this since she was a child.

She seemed to have returned to a summer long, long ago.

The little boy who secretly watched her playing the piano was timid and hid in the corner without saying a word.

His eyes revealed great desire.

He was dressed simply but cleanly.

Just stood at the door and looked at her seriously.

Looks dull.

Although many years have passed, many past events still reappear as if they were yesterday.

That year…

She is at her grandfather's house in the countryside.

countryside?

Yes.

Although her family is very rich and she has lived in a big city since she was born, she has a grandfather who is a piano teacher and likes poverty and lives in the countryside to teach piano to children.

Grandpa doesn't like big cities.

I like the carefree life in the countryside.

She likes it too.

So Xu Cancan would occasionally go to the countryside to play with his grandfather.

She vaguely remembered that it was a very simple school and everything in the school was very simple.

The lighting was dim and the TV was old-fashioned black and white...

She remembered that the song was called "Spring in Edward Town".

Yes, it's this song...

After she finished playing the song proudly, the eager little boy walked into the classroom timidly, but as if he had mustered up great courage.

Before, the little boy had only dared to hide in the classroom and watch, and he obviously looked very inferior.

The grandfather looked at the little boy in surprise.

She was also surprised.

Then……

Under the dim light, the little boy stretched out his hands tremblingly.

Although he was very scared and nervous, he still looked at his grandfather very seriously.

"Teacher Xu... I... I... I like piano very much. Can you... can you... teach me to play the piano? Please, I really like piano..."

"This is my tuition fee... I... maybe it's not enough, but can you let me pay it off first? I promise, I will work hard to earn money... I won't owe it for long..."

"Can I... touch the piano?"

"Oh... I'm sorry, my hands are so dirty, I'll go wash them..."

Xu Cancan saw what the little boy was holding.

It was a few wrinkled, sweaty dollars and a few dimes.

Although she didn't know the approximate amount at that time, she definitely didn't have much money.

She didn't know where the money came from.

But it certainly didn't come easy.

Many years later, he learned from his grandfather that the little boy would hide after school every day, rummage through the garbage dump for Coke bottles and then take them to the recycling station in town to sell.

From that moment on...

She got to know him.

The little boy's name is Lu Yuan.

A very common name.

Many years later...

She came back from studying abroad and went to find him with great joy.

She actually wanted to give him a surprise.

She pretended to be her fan.

pity……

He really didn't recognize her anymore. Not only that, but he was full of rejection and everything he said was a rejection.

She was very disappointed.

She persisted for a long time, but he kept refusing and seemed very hard-hearted.

She gave up.

but……

One day, she saw him and said he might never play the piano again.

Then……

She didn't know what mood she was in, she was always angry.

Why give up?

It is not easy to understand.

So why give up?

today……

Lu Yuan called her again.

He said they were friends.

She felt like she realized something.

he……

Maybe he hadn't forgotten her.

Just for some reason I pretended not to know her.

Tears flowed again.

Lu Yuan...

you……

…

Lu Yuan hung up the phone with a smile on his face.

He chuckled.

Zhong Cheng’s video footage could indeed be sold for a lot of money, but Lu Yuan suddenly realized that if he sold the video footage directly for several million, he would only earn a few million at most.

Although I like money, I really don't need a few million.

seem……

But a favor and a long-term cooperative relationship are different.

With such a large crew for "Dream Travelers", I can make a lot of money just by selling my lunch boxes. At the same time, if Mr. Xu can gain a foothold in Joaquin in the future, it seems that I will get greater benefits, right?

hey-hey.

Lu Yuan smiled again.

Good!