Upon hearing Zhou Ruan's words, Zhou Wen immediately shook her head and indicated:
“I’ve always been the one to go to that guy surnamed Gu. I’m afraid he might do something to you. You know how that incident affected you last time. I’m really afraid that something like that will happen again.”
At this point, Zhou Ruan's face immediately showed a look of horror.
She never wants to mention that incident again in her life.
Long before Ruila Cafe opened, Zhou Wen had borrowed money from a man surnamed Gu.
However, due to their inability to repay, they repeatedly defaulted on their debts.
Enraged, the man surnamed Gu arrested Zhou Ruan and locked her up in solitary confinement.
Until Zhou Wen repaid the money. Even though she hadn't done anything.
However, it caused indelible damage to Zhou Ruan's heart.
For a long time afterward, Zhou Ruan had a knot in her heart.
Zhou Ruan also felt guilty about this, as his own sister suffered such mental torment because of his incompetence.
She looked more heartbroken than anyone else.
Although Ruila Cafe is now on the right track, the money owed to that Mr. Gu has not yet been paid off.
Zhou Wen knew there must be a conspiracy involved, because the money she paid each month didn't match the actual accounts.
Zhou Wen desperately wanted to get rid of this huge debt.
But reality is what it is, and we have to admit that we still have to compromise.
The man surnamed Gu has already sent people to keep an eye on them, and it's unknown what he plans to do next.
"I'm sorry, Xiao Ruan. I shouldn't have brought this up. I will definitely pay back the money as soon as possible. Then we won't have any more worries. And this kind of thing will never happen again."
Yes! If she hadn't borrowed that money, perhaps none of this would have happened.
Zhou Wen often hated herself, but she knew that no matter how much she hated herself...
Life must go on; we cannot give up.
Having come this far, it's all for the sake of Carrera Cafe, so Zhou Wen has no intention of giving up.
No matter what, you have to make something of yourself, otherwise you'll really be letting down all the suffering you've endured.
Seeing Zhou Ruan's expression, Zhou Wen felt even more distressed.
I cursed myself inwardly for being so stupid to bring this up!
Zhou Ruan shook her head, her expression quickly changing to one of relief:
"Sister, don't worry. I'm not that fragile. It's just a small thing, I don't care about it at all. Besides, it's all in the past, I don't want to recall it, and you shouldn't mention it again."
On the surface, he appeared calm and collected, but inside he was already in turmoil.
No matter how well Zhou Ruan pretended, she couldn't escape Zhou Wen's eyes. How could she not know her own sister?
"Can you still hide it from me? I shouldn't have brought up those bad things, that was my fault, I apologize. Since you've said that, let's just let it go."
After Zhou Wen finished speaking, she held Zhou Ruan's hand tightly. Feeling her sister's warmth, Zhou Ruan couldn't hold back her tears.
She looked like she was about to cry, but couldn't actually shed a tear.
"You silly girl, at least try to act convincingly. Are you really that moved? Look at you, all all over the place, not quite crying."
What was originally a touching scene immediately turned into a comedy as Zhou Ruan exposed her true colors.
She immediately jumped up and down: "Oh, I really mean it! I'm genuinely touched by you. Look, I'm even crying!"
As she spoke, she forced out a few small tears, which looked just like real tears.
Zhou Wen was already very unhappy with her younger sister, who was such a fool.
But I still tried my best to coax her, and a warm feeling inexplicably welled up in my heart.
"I will never let you suffer any more harm or injustice from now on, Xiao Ruan."
Zhou Ruan hesitated, her heart still pounding.
It doesn't matter what happens to her, as long as Zhou Ruan is safe and sound.
That man surnamed Gu was the person they hated most in their lives.
Zhou Wen had already gritted her teeth and hated him to the core.
If it weren't for him, Ruila Cafe would definitely be doing much better now.
"I know what you're thinking, sister, but you can't do anything outrageous for my sake. Otherwise, I won't accept it!"
Zhou Ruan was also worried that her older sister was so outspoken and bold, and that things might really get to the point of no return.
If things really come to a head, it won't be beneficial for anyone.
"Don't worry, even if I were stupid, I wouldn't do that."
In the past, Zhou Wen would definitely have done that, but now she doesn't dare, because she has too many concerns.
Business has been good lately, but we're only making small profits on high volume. There haven't been any actual accounting entries.
Zhou Wen thought about it and realized that if this matter of the money could not be resolved in the long run...
Those men outside definitely won't let them get away with it.
Right now, I'm just lingering outside the store, but that might change in a few days.
Who knows what they might do?
"That's good. I was just worried they might do something to you. I was even more afraid you'd be in danger. Sister, you're my only family now."
Even so, Zhou Ruan's concerns were not without merit.
The person surnamed Gu is not someone to be trifled with, and getting involved in this will only lead to endless trouble.
Moreover, she always felt that the man surnamed Gu had ulterior motives and harbored ill intentions towards Zhou Wen.
Otherwise, how could he have kept his older sister so tightly bound to him?
The debt could have been paid off in one lump sum, but the interest keeps increasing by several percentage points each month.
“You’re my only family, how could I bear to leave you alone? When Mom and Dad passed away, they both told me to take good care of you. Over the years, I’ve always been the best to you.”
As Zhou Wen spoke, she became increasingly saddened, as both of them had lost their parents to illness when they were young.
Therefore, the two of them can be said to be each other's salvation.
"Sister, let's not talk about these things anymore. It's all in the past. As long as we're doing well now."
Seeing that Zhou Wen was also thinking about her past sad experiences, Zhou Ruan immediately told her not to continue talking about it.
She was afraid that if things continued like this, both of them would break down and burst into tears.
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
"Alright, sis, you're not allowed to overthink things by yourself. I'm going downstairs to open for business now. It's almost break time, and the customers should be arriving soon."
After saying that, Zhou Ruan quickly went downstairs.
She thought that if she stayed any longer, she would probably have to continue with her sentimental two-person comedy routine.
After going downstairs, Zhou Ruan noticed that Zhizhi kept looking outside, and she knew what Zhizhi had guessed.
Those men still came to loiter at the same spot every day, to the point that Zhou Ruan really wanted to rush out and beat them to a pulp, but the reality was that she would be attacked.
"Zhizhi, don't get distracted, focus on your work, okay?"
Zhou Ruan walked over and turned Zhizhi's head back.
Zhizhi looked very unwilling.
Going to work is dangerous for her now.
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