As soon as Bai Qingzhi entered Xiao Yuan's office, she unexpectedly found someone inside.
Xiao Nan.
However, Xiao Nan was in a rather disheveled state at this moment.
Since their last direct confrontation, Xiao Nan was completely overwhelmed and unable to fight back, losing his entire fortune overseas.
Fearing that the other party might rise again, Xiao Yuan blocked all his escape routes and even imprisoned him in a private prison abroad.
After all, killing someone there doesn't carry much responsibility.
According to Xiao Yuan's estimation, Xiao Nan should have already been buried by now, but unexpectedly he came back today.
Although he looked a bit disheveled, he seemed incredibly excited.
This is also why Xiao Yuan didn't take direct action.
He felt that Xiao Nan was able to successfully return to China without his eyes and ears, and there must be something supporting him behind the scenes.
Seeing Bai Qingzhi suddenly push the door open and come in, Xiao Yuanteng stood up and strode over to protect him behind him.
Xiao Nan's nerves were clearly not quite right; he burst into laughter upon seeing the two of them.
"Xiao Yuan, you're about to be finished, you know? Not only you, but the Bai family will be finished too!" Xiao Nan shouted maniacally.
He didn't care whether the two answered or not, and continued to laugh heartily.
Then he slowly moved to the window and stretched out his hands as if to hug someone.
"I came back this time to tell you one thing, Xiao Yuan, I'm waiting for you down here!" Without giving the two a chance to react, he turned around and jumped out of the window.
Bai Qingzhi's eyes widened in an instant, and Xiao Yuan turned around and pulled Bai Qingzhi into his arms.
He kept stroking her head to comfort her.
"Why did he jump?" This was the first time Bai Qingzhi had ever seen someone commit suicide. Although she hadn't seen the death in person, she imagined it must have been quite gruesome.
Xiao Yuan frowned. In his memory, Xiao Nan was a coward who feared death and was selfish. He would never do something like committing suicide.
Therefore, there must be other reasons behind this.
He ordered someone to deal with it quickly. Xiao Yuan contacted the person who had previously detained Xiao Nan abroad, but the news he received was not good.
Just like Huang Wei, Xiao Nan's disappearance was also completely silent.
When Huang Wei escaped from the mental hospital, Xiao Yuan had already doubted that Liu Chenghan possessed such great abilities, so this time, he was even more certain.
A suspect flashed through Xiao Yuan's mind, and he immediately ordered his men to investigate. If nothing unexpected happened, they should be able to find out the answer in less than a week.
Meanwhile, Bai Qingzhi returned to her studio, but she was still somewhat dazed after what had just happened.
The news of someone jumping off the building has spread, but everyone just assumes it was because some employee was under too much pressure.
Gentlely staying by Bai Qingzhi's side, she softly comforted her, and Bai Qingzhi smiled kindly.
Since her mother was detained, Jiang Yan has become much more cheerful. She has completed two designs on her own and received praise from her clients.
The name Jiang Yan has also appeared directly in the design circle.
Although Qiao Shanshan's talent was not as great as that of the gentle Jiang Yan, she worked hard and managed to secure several clients despite some setbacks. Everything was progressing in a positive direction.
"Qingzhi, I'd like to invite you to dinner tonight," Wenrou said, putting down the manuscript in her hand.
Bai Qingzhi didn't agree immediately, but Wenrou noticed her hesitation and continued to wear that kind smile.
There was even a hint of embarrassment mixed in.
Her cheeks were slightly flushed, her head was lowered, and her hands were constantly rubbing together.
"Um... I'd also like to invite your second brother along..."
The gentle voice grew softer as she spoke.
Bai Qingzhi suddenly realized that her real target was not her!
"Let me ask, but I heard a few days ago that my second brother had some kind of announcement and hasn't come home these past few days." Bai Qingzhi didn't give a direct answer.
Sure enough, Bai Qingze was filming an advertisement and wouldn't be back today.
Wenrou was disappointed upon hearing the news, but she recovered in just a second.
He stepped forward, took Bai Qingzhi's arm, and said:
"Then why don't you go tonight? After you finish eating, you can stay at my place."
Bai Qingzhi smiled and agreed.
Wenrou went home to prepare after get off work, while Bai Qingzhi went to a nearby supermarket, and then Xiao Yuan personally drove her there.
Looking at the old neighborhood, Xiao Yuan frowned and took out his phone to make a call to his subordinate.
When Wenrou saw Bai Qingzhi arrive, a bright smile immediately appeared on her face.
The aroma of food filled the entire room. Bai Qingzhi took a deep breath, and her stomach rumbled.
"Dinner's ready!" Wenrou finished cooking the last dish.
"Try it, these are all my specialties!" Wenrou looked at Bai Qingzhi with bright eyes, gesturing for her to eat quickly.
Bai Qingzhi leaned forward, closed her eyes, took a deep sniff, and then gave a thumbs-up in praise.
"Eat quickly, eat quickly!" Wenrou kept urging.
Just as Bai Qingzhi picked up her chopsticks to eat some food, the doorbell rang.
Wenrou was a little surprised, but she still stood up and walked to the door. Bai Qingzhi quietly looked at the dishes on the table without touching her chopsticks.
"I heard you have food here tonight?" Qiao Shanshan's voice came from behind.
Bai Qingzhi looked over and saw Qiao Shanshan and Jiang Yan each carrying a gift, standing at the door with smiles on their faces.
Wenrou had her back to her, so her expression was not visible.
"You're so unfair! You invited us to dinner but didn't invite us!" Qiao Shanshan pouted and said, then stuffed the gift into Wenrou's arms and led Jiang Yan inside.
Wenrou turned her head at this moment, her face showing helplessness.
"Didn't you go to discuss the specific details? I didn't expect you to come back so early." After saying that, he put two more sets of bowls and chopsticks on the table.
Qiao Shanshan's eyes lit up when she saw the delicious food.
I couldn't wait to pick up my chopsticks and grab some.
Neither Jiang Yan nor Bai Qingzhi moved.
Just then, there was another knock on the door.
Qiao Shanshan also put the food she had picked up into her mouth.
"Anyone else coming?" Bai Qingzhi asked in surprise.
Everyone looked towards the doorway, and Wenrou quickened her pace this time.
The door lock had just been opened when it was violently flung open from the outside, and Wenrou's body fell to the ground.
The three men stood up and looked at the three burly men who had rushed in.
"You bitch, if you don't pay me back, I'll sell you!" After smashing things up inside the house, one of the men bared his teeth and roared.
The delicious dishes that were originally on the table were now all upside down on the ground.
"That money wasn't borrowed by me at all!" Wenrou retorted, her body trembling and her eyes red.
"Your brother borrowed the money in your name, so I don't care about your family's mess. I'm only giving you three days. You have to pay back the money by then!" The three of them left decisively after saying that.
The whole thing happened in less than five minutes, and the three of them, except for Wenrou, hadn't even had time to react.
Gentle tears fell as she tearfully recounted her grievances.
It turns out that she had made a lot of money over the years, but unfortunately she had a good-for-nothing younger brother. After her parents passed away, she raised her brother.
But as he grew up, his younger brother developed a gambling addiction, and all the money Wenrou had earned over the years went to paying off his debts.
That's why Wenrou has always lived here.
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