"I reasonably suspect you're trying to sow discord." Zhou Sijue raised an eyebrow. "What's that child's name?"
“Zheng Li, you can go and take a look. Anyway, the universities are quite close by.” Zhou Siyu stretched and fiddled with the raindrops hitting the railing. “You know Zhou Qi’s character better than I do.”
"Money, people, and fame cannot be obtained by waiting."
"It was stolen."
The two spoke in unison, then looked at each other and smiled.
"I've been trying to comfort you for so long, Mr. Zhou, let's settle the appearance fee."
Zhou Siyu tilted her head and smiled brightly.
"If you have no money, I'll give you a quarry in return. Take it or leave it."
Zhou Sijue got up and rubbed her legs; she had been squatting for a long time, and her legs were numb.
"Mr. Zhou is very generous." Zhou Siyu smiled. "Just let me know if you need any help."
"No, I'm afraid you'll stab me in the back."
“I’m not interested in the Zhou family’s pile of stones.” Zhou Siyu tossed her hair. “But you have to save my share for my father.”
"I don't even have a third of the family's assets, it's too early to talk about these things."
Zhou Sijue's eyes darkened slightly. Zhou Qi had never trusted him, let alone let him take over the family business too early.
“No, you will take control of the Zhou family.” Zhou Siyu smiled wickedly. “You just need to deal with Zheng Li.”
"Why are you so determined to get rid of Zheng Li? It seems like you two have no conflict of interest."
"Those who covet what they shouldn't have should pay the price."
Zhou Siyu's eyes were cold and sharp. Yu Wei's face was too attractive to women. He couldn't bear to scratch his face, so he could only let Yu Wei ruthlessly destroy the flower.
Zhou Sijue naively thought that Zheng Li had offended Zhou Siyu, or that Zhou Siyu had received some information that Zhou Qi wanted to give Zheng Li what belonged to his father, which was why he was angry.
“He’s just a kid, he won’t make a fuss. I’ll go and meet him when I have time.”
"No need to thank me."
Zhou Siyu grinned, looking rather eerie in the rain.
"I'm not going to say anything more."
Zhou Sijue hung up the communicator. Zhou Siyu now had the Yu family backing him, and his business was quite large, making him a good business partner. As for his father's share, it was originally his property, so returning it to him wouldn't be a big deal.
Zhou Siyu crossed her arms, tapping her forearm lightly with her index finger. Once the seed of doubt was planted, it would take root and sprout. Even if it was ultimately proven that Zheng Li and Zhou Qi were unrelated, it would be difficult for Zhou Siyu and Zhou Qi's relationship to ever return to normal.
Zhou Qi's parenting style is highly problematic. Zhou Sijue has lived in fear since childhood and has no respect or love for Zhou Qi, only fear and awe. In addition, having witnessed too many dramas of wealthy fathers and sons turning against each other, he always believes that Zhou Qi is just cultivating a puppet to work for him, and that he will be replaced as soon as a better candidate appears.
Fear, suppressed in her heart, slowly transformed into resentment. Zhou Sijue was a bomb that could explode at any moment; all it took was a fuse to unleash tremendous energy.
Dogs bite dogs, cats bite cats, and Zhou Siyu is happy to reap the benefits.
Looking at the lights in the distance, a trace of distress flashed in Zhou Siyu's eyes. How could she keep Yu Wei by her side forever?
Back in the room, Zhou Sijue gently stroked Chu Yunmu's face. Perhaps, he could try to trust him?
Yu Wei could warm up Zhou Siyu, this stubborn rock, in three years, and he could also spend more time melting Chu Yunmu, this icy heart. Sincerity can move mountains, and he didn't believe he was any worse than Yu Wei.
"Yunmu, don't lie to me, okay?" Zhou Sijue said softly, "Trust me, I will be good to you."
The person in their sleep frowned slightly, as if they had seen something terrifying, and trembled incessantly.
Zhou Sijue felt very sorry for him, but a mistake is a mistake. The broken cup could not be glued back together, and even if it was glued back together, there would still be cracks.
The next day, Chu Yunmu, who was in a coma, opened his eyes and keenly noticed the regret and caution in Zhou Sijue's eyes.
"You're awake? Is anything bothering you?"
Zhou Sijue was overjoyed, but when he met Chu Yunmu's gaze, he was stunned for a few seconds. His eyes showed disgust, disappointment, and many other emotions, but no anger. He looked like a disappointed parent looking at a useless child.
Chu Yunmu glanced at him only once before turning her back to him.
"Yunmu, I was wrong, please talk to me." Zhou Sijue gently pushed Chu Yunmu's shoulder. "I know you're in a lot of pain and feeling terrible, but I really know I was wrong."
Chu Yunmu remained unmoved, his eyes closed. He was tired of hearing the same things again.
“I’ll never lock you up again. You can go wherever you want. You can go to the hospital, go home, or go back to the army. But could you come back to see me occasionally?” Zhou Sijue lowered her head. “I don’t want to lose you.”
"Let me go." Chu Yunmu turned around, looking at Zhou Sijue with eyes full of disappointment. "I hate you."
“You can leave anytime you’re better,” Zhou Sijue sighed. “I’m not Yu Wei, I can’t keep you here with just a word. But at least wait until you’re fully recovered so I can take care of you for a while longer, okay?”
"condition."
"Without conditions, I'll let go and give you your freedom."
Zhou Sijue's sincere gaze made Chu Yunmu seriously suspect that he had been possessed by a soul.
I hope you will keep your promise.
"I will."
Zhou Sijue smiled. He could keep his promises, but that didn't mean others would.
Yunmu is still too naive.
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