Zhao Lei didn't go to school today, but he wasn't home either.
It was getting dark when he finally returned home from outside.
The man had barely entered the yard when he heard soft sobbing coming from the living room. Hearing this, he remembered what had happened to them the day before.
Xiao Rui must have cried again.
Thinking back to the group of thugs who rushed at her yesterday, Xiao Rui was dragged out of the car and into the wilderness just because she said a few words...
Although Zhao Rui eventually returned alive, it was still a huge blow to Zhao Lei.
As the older brother, witnessing his sister being dragged away and being unable to save her was an incredibly agonizing experience for Zhao Lei.
He hated himself for being powerless, for not even daring to fight back, and could only watch helplessly as she was taken away...
I hate those robbers even more; I hate that they took the money and then hurt Xiaorui...
Hearing the crying coming from the living room, Zhao Lei couldn't help but clench his fists and curse under his breath.
"Those beasts!"
He stood in the courtyard for a while before stepping into the house.
In the living room on the first floor, Grandma Zhao held Zhao Rui in her arms, comforting her with gentle words. Zhao Rui, her eyes vacant, was being held by Grandma Zhao; her eyes seemed to be looking ahead, yet also seemed to be seeing nothing at all.
This feeling of fragility, so easily broken, struck Zhao Lei's heart like a hammer blow.
Zhao Lei stood at the door, took several deep breaths, and then spoke with great difficulty.
"Grandma, Xiaorui, I'm back."
When Grandma Zhao heard her eldest grandson's voice, she quickly looked up and said, "Xiao Rui, your brother is back! Your brother is back!"
Zhao Rui raised her head and glanced at Zhao Lei.
He kept his head down and didn't say anything.
Zhao Lei felt increasingly guilty.
He walked over and sat down at the other end of the sofa.
"Xiao Rui, I am your older brother."
“You’re not my brother,” Zhao Rui said.
Upon hearing this, Old Mrs. Zhao immediately objected.
"Xiao Rui, how can you talk like that? How come your brother isn't your brother anymore?"
“He’s not my brother. If he really were my brother, he wouldn’t have just stood by and watched those bad guys take me away. It’s all your fault, it’s all because you didn’t save me that I’ve become like this. You’re not my brother, you’re not.”
Zhao Rui recalled what happened last night, and her emotions became very agitated.
"It's all your fault, it's all your fault!"
Zhao Rui shouted at the top of her lungs.
Zhao Lei himself felt very guilty towards her, so when Zhao Rui shouted so loudly, he silently lowered his head.
"I'm sorry, Xiaorui. It's my fault for being useless and failing to protect you. But don't worry, I will definitely avenge you."
"Since you know it's useless, how dare you even show your face in front of me? You said you'd avenge me, but how? Kill those bastards? Do you think killing them will make what happened to me disappear?"
Zhao Rui's emotions truly erupted at this moment.
Zhao Lei was so angry at her that his head almost hit the ground. He didn't say a word and didn't know what to say.
Grandma Zhao comforted Zhao Rui, and Hu Meiyu, who was cooking in the kitchen, quickly wiped her hands, ran out of the kitchen, and came between her son and daughter to mediate.
The Zhao family was making a huge fuss.
Zhao Guofu, who had used the excuse of going back to his office to look at documents, was now in his office, disheveled, embracing a naked woman.
This woman was none other than Xu Xiuyun, whom Lu Huaijiao had guessed immediately that afternoon.
She and Zhao Guofu did indeed have an affair.
Their illicit relationship had lasted for several years. Compared to Hu Meiyu, Xu Xiuyun appeared more delicate and charming. When he was with her, many of her reactions gave Zhao Guo a sense of accomplishment.
Do men generally like to be pampered and cuddled by others?
In short, Zhao Guofu really liked Xu Xiuyun's gentle and weak demeanor, and her crying and shouting that she didn't want him because he was too powerful.
After they finished being intimate, taking advantage of the fact that no one was likely to come to the office at this time, they hugged each other affectionately and talked.
What started as ordinary banter between a man and a woman gradually escalated into mentioning other unrelated people.
Oh, they're not exactly unrelated people either.
After all, the other person might be a witness to their illicit relationship? So they can't be considered an unrelated party.
"You mean, that brat actually talked to you like that?"
He was very angry about Zhao Guofu and Xu Xiuyun's complaint.
Xu Xiuyun hummed in agreement.
She leaned weakly into Zhao Guofu's arms.
"Brother Guofu, what if she really finds out about our relationship? If she tells Sister Meiyu, can Sister Meiyu and I still be good friends?"
Zhao Guofu lowered his eyes, looked at Xu Xiuyun in his arms, and chuckled softly.
"You still want to be best friends with her? Do best friends sleep with other people's husbands?"
"Brother Guofu..."
Xu Xiuyun blushed and glared at Zhao Guofu with a mix of coquettishness and reproach: "Don't you know why I'm with you? Isn't it because you're too charming? I couldn't refuse you, so I chose to betray Sister Meiyu?"
"You're so kind. Not only did you not appreciate my sincerity, but you also made fun of me. I'm not going to be friends with you anymore."
As Xu Xiuyun spoke, she began to get off Zhao Guofu.
Zhao Guofu chuckled and held her captive, preventing her from leaving.
"Okay, don't be angry. It's my fault. I shouldn't have said that about Xiaoyun."
Looking at Xu Xiuyun's naked figure, Zhao Guofu wanted to do something more, but unfortunately, his life of drinking and feasting had taken its toll on his body, and coupled with his advanced age, he was willing but unable to do anything more.
Xu Xiuyun pretended to be angry, but after Zhao Guofu showed weakness, she immediately smiled again.
The two stayed in the office for a while longer. Xu Xiuyun received Zhao Guofu's promise that he didn't need to worry about Lu Huaijiao, and then she left satisfied.
She and Zhao Guofu went home separately.
But she didn't actually go home.
Instead, he went to another place and found another lover.
This was an inconspicuous shop, and in the small courtyard behind the shop, Liu Aiguo was waiting for Xu Xiuyun.
Upon meeting, the two first took off their clothes and had an in-depth conversation before putting their clothes back on and exchanging information.
These two were not ordinary staff members. They were traitors and collaborators who had been turned against their country.
Xu Xiuyun approached Zhao Guofu because she was interested in his status and wanted to infiltrate his circle to obtain some useful information. Otherwise, she wouldn't have bothered with a man like Zhao Guofu with a face full of bruises.
She prefers refined people like Liu Aiguo.
Liu Aiguo put on his glasses and carefully read the note Xu Xiuyun had given him.
After reading it, I burned the note.
"They're going to develop things up big time now, so all we have to do is cause chaos. Just remember one thing: the more chaotic things are on their side, the better it is for us."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
