Lin Zhehan patted him on the shoulder.
"Old Liao, if all else fails, just do as I say. Young girls are easily swayed by love; once they're infatuated, they're willing to do anything for you."
In ancient times, there was Wang Baochuan, the daughter of a high-ranking official, who endured eighteen years of hardship in a cold cave for love. Nowadays, young people are even more prone to disregarding everything for love. Right now, it seems that having Su Mu cover for you is more likely to succeed than getting Zhou Chunhua to drop the lawsuit, as you suggested.”
“But…” Liao Nanxing hesitated.
"But what? You're in dire straits yourself, yet you're protecting Su Mu? Old Liao, you're not some kind of brainless idiot like Lü Bu, are you?"
Lin Zhehan shook his head and laughed, "Don't let unrealistic things cloud your judgment. I've seen plenty of girls like Su Mu."
Do you really think they like the wrinkles on our foreheads? What they like are the designer bags and jewelry we give them, free global travel, and a life of ease without working for it. To put it bluntly, it's nothing more than us exchanging money for their youthful bodies.
After saying that, Lin Zhehan turned around and waved to him with his back to him.
"The choice is yours. My old friend, don't get yourself involved and end up losing both your money and your reputation."
After Lin Zhehan left, Liao Nanxing stood there for a long time.
His life has been turned upside down these past few months; he hasn't had a single day of peace.
He was tired and didn't want to continue like this.
Back in the car, Liao Nanxing didn't rush to start it.
He took out a cigarette, lit it, and silently watched the faint light between his fingers slowly extinguish.
Lin Zhehan is right, everyone looks out for themselves.
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Yunxi Stream.
Upon seeing Liao Nanxing enter, Su Mu hurriedly carried the child downstairs.
"Anan! How is it? Has the verdict been handed down?"
Liao Nanxing draped his coat over the sofa and sat down.
"What's wrong? Don't just stay silent!"
She had been on tenterhooks all day.
If it weren't for Anan's insistence that she stay home and rest properly after giving birth, she would have gone with them today no matter what.
He asked the aunt to pour him some water, and she considerately handed the water to Liao Nanxing.
"Mumu".
"What's wrong?" Su Mu looked over in response. "What happened? Tell me! I'm scared of you."
Liao Nanxing placed the cup on the coffee table and suddenly grabbed Su Mu's.
"Mumu, do you believe me?"
Su Mu nodded without hesitation and said he believed it.
Liao Nanxing said with a relieved expression, "Then I'll tell you the truth."
"Okay." Su Mu asked the aunt to go upstairs and call the newly hired postpartum nanny, then handed the baby to the nanny and asked her to take the baby upstairs.
After that incident, Liao Nanxing took the baby to the hospital for a check-up.
Thankfully, the baby wasn't hurt.
But after that incident, she became more wary of the postpartum nanny and installed surveillance cameras in the baby's room to prevent a recurrence of the same thing.
"Anan? What happened? Could it be that we... lost the case?"
This is what Su Mu fears most.
Losing the case means that all her efforts and contributions over the years have been wiped out.
"The evidence that Zhou Chunhua and her group presented today is very unfavorable to us. Lao Lin said that we have a high chance of losing the case, and he estimates that Zhou Chunhua is very likely to sue me again on the grounds that I used blackmail or other means to achieve my goal of divorce."
If that's the case, then my assets will likely be redistributed by the court." At this point, Liao Nanxing rubbed his hair in frustration.
"And then? Did Teacher Lin tell you how to deal with this situation?" Su Mu asked nervously.
She wasn't like Xu Xiuzhen, a legally illiterate woman who was always self-centered and constantly questioned her authority. She never thought that by acting tough and ruthless, she could gain the upper hand.
The situation described by Liao Nanxing does exist under marriage law.
"I told you," Liao Nanxing said, looking bewildered. "Old Lin said there's only one way."
"Tell me! What method do you want?" Su Mu urged.
Liao Nanxing took a deep breath.
"Old Lin said that the only way is to deposit our assets in the names of people who are not related to us. Only in this way can we avoid giving them to Zhou Chunfen."
"What?" Su Mu was so surprised that he stood up immediately.
Because the incision on her stomach hadn't healed yet, she suddenly stood up, which tore at the incision, causing her to gasp in pain. She bent over, protecting the incision.
"How...how can I...not be at ease?"
Liao Nanxing quickly helped the person sit down.
"How could you be so careless? How are you? Should we go to the hospital?"
Su Mu shook his head: "It's nothing, it's alright. How can I trust someone I'm not related to?"
To be precise, she trusted no one but herself.
As the old saying goes, "Man dies for wealth, birds die for food."
People's hearts are hidden behind their skin! When people see money, how can they not be tempted!
"This is the only way," Liao Nanxing said in a low voice. "After thinking it over, only Lao Lin can put my mind at ease. Besides, given his status, money doesn't mean much to him anymore."
Su Mu frowned even more: "Isn't there any other way?"
Liao Nanxing shook his head.
He looked at Su Mu, and the expression on Su Mu's face chilled him to the bone.
Everything before our eyes proves that Old Lin was right.
Su Mu may love him, but she definitely loves his status and his money even more.
At this moment, the last bit of hesitation in Liao Nanxing's heart vanished completely.
He was even glad that he had made the right choice and hadn't gone blind by love, betting everything and even his entire future on her.
He looked away and said in a low voice, "How about this, you find someone you trust to temporarily manage your money. I'll just leave it with Lao Lin for now. Once this matter is over, everything will be fine."
After saying that, he got up to go upstairs.
Su Mu grabbed his hand.
"Anan, I don't have anyone I can trust. So... as you said, let's leave it with Teacher Lin for now."
She was gambling; if she lost… well, as long as she could keep Liao Nanxing tied up, making money wouldn't be difficult.
But if she wins, with her trust in him, she will definitely be able to firmly grasp Liao Nanxing's heart.
So, from another perspective, she is destined to be the winner in this matter.
"Have you thought it through?" Liao Nanxing asked.
Su Mu nodded: "You know, I don't have parents. You are my husband, and you and the child are my only family in this world. How could I not trust you?"
After saying that, Su Mu slowly got up from the sofa and went up to the second floor.
It took a while before he came down with his wallet.
He pulled out a few cards and handed them to Liao Nanxing.
"The password is my WeChat ID."
Liao Nanxing nodded and put the bank card into the pocket inside his coat.
Then he took out his phone and dialed Lin Zhehan's number.
He got up and paced back and forth: "Old Lin, I'll do as you said. I'll trouble you to come to the bank with me tomorrow."
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