Fu Chen's world seemed to be covered with a layer of gray gauze, and the boundary between reality and dreams became blurred.
In the spacious office, outside the floor-to-ceiling windows was the bustling city night scene, with flashing neon lights and busy traffic, but in his eyes, all of this had lost its original color, becoming distorted and unreal.
He often suffers from insomnia, and even if he manages to fall asleep, he is awakened by nightmares.
In the dream, Sui Sui's small figure was struggling in a pool of blood, and Ning Nanxue's desperate cries echoed in his ears like a spell.
He suddenly woke up from the nightmare, his forehead covered with fine beads of sweat, and his heart was beating wildly, as if it was about to jump out of his chest.
He gasped for breath, trying to calm his fear, but found it was all in vain.
"Ah Chen, you had a nightmare again?" Xu Zhiru's gentle voice sounded in her ears. She was wearing a silk nightgown and had a concerned look on her face. "Did you dream about Sui Sui again?"
Fu Chen didn't say anything, but just closed his eyes tightly, trying to dispel the terrible images in his mind.
Xu Zhiru gently held him in her arms and comforted him softly, "Ah Chen, don't be afraid. It's all over. I'm here with you."
Her voice was like a lullaby, making Fu Chen feel at ease.
He hugged Xu Zhiru tightly, as if he was holding on to his last straw.
But he didn't know that this life-saving straw was pushing him into a deeper abyss.
Xu Zhiru secretly observed Fu Chen's reaction. She found that Fu Chen's mental state was getting worse and worse, and she felt secretly proud of herself.
This is my chance to perform well.
"Ah Chen, have you been under too much pressure recently? Do you want me to give you a massage?" Xu Zhiru asked softly, her fingers gently rubbing Fu Chen's temples.
"Yeah." Fu Chen replied in a low voice, his voice full of fatigue.
Xu Zhiru's lips curled up into an imperceptible sneer. She took out a small bottle from the drawer of the bedside table, poured out a pill, and handed it to Fu Chen: "Ah Chen, this is the sleeping pill I asked a friend to bring back from abroad. It works very well. You should try it."
Fu Chen took the pill without thinking and swallowed it with water. Xu Zhiru watched Fu Chen swallow the pill, and a glimmer of pride flashed in her eyes.
This pill is not an ordinary sleeping pill, but a "gift" she carefully prepared. It will make Fu Chen more dependent on her, but it will also increase his mental burden and make him completely collapse.
"Ah Chen, you have a good rest, I will be by your side with you."
Xu Zhiru said gently, her voice full of care, but there was a hint of viciousness in her eyes.
Fu Chen felt sleepy, he closed his eyes and soon fell asleep.
Xu Zhiru looked at Fu Chen's sleeping face, and the smile on her face gradually disappeared, replaced by a gloomy indifference.
"Sister, how is Fu Chen now?" Xu Zhao's voice came from the other end of the phone, with a hint of anxiety and excitement.
Xu Zhiru walked to the balcony, closed the door, and said in a low voice, "He can't leave me anymore. How are your preparations going?"
"Don't worry, sister. I've already contacted several shareholders. As long as the time is right, we can completely drive Fu Chen out of the company." Xu Zhao said proudly, "By then, the Fu Group will be ours."
"Very good, Azhao, remember, you must be careful and don't let Fu Chen find out about our plan." Xu Zhiru warned, "Also, have you dealt with the doctor's matter?"
"Don't worry, sister. I've already sent the doctor away. He doesn't dare say anything." Xu Zhao said, "But, sister, do you really want to do this? What if Fu Chen finds out?"
"So what if he finds out? He's a cripple now and has no ability to resist me." Xu Zhiru sneered, "Azhao, remember, we must seize this opportunity so that we can live a truly good life."
"Okay, sister, I'll listen to you." Xu Zhao said, his voice full of greed and ambition.
Xu Zhiru hung up the phone, returned to the room, and looked at Fu Chen who was sleeping soundly on the bed. A complex emotion flashed in her eyes.
In order to get Fu Chen and the Fu Group, she must do whatever it takes.
Ning Nanxue sat in the office, looking at the report in her hand with a frown.
The report records Xu Zhiru's recent whereabouts in detail.
It was handed to me by Secretary Chen.
She discovered that Xu Zhiru often went to a private clinic, and the doctor in the clinic seemed to have an unusual relationship with Xu Zhiru.
"Ning Nanxue, do you think there is something wrong with this clinic?" Manager Song sat opposite Ning Nanxue and asked while turning the pen in his hand.
"Well, the doctor at this clinic had his license revoked for violating regulations and is now practicing medicine illegally," Ning Nanxue said. "I suspect Xu Zhiru obtained some illegal drugs through the doctor at this clinic to control Fu Chen."
"Illegal drugs?" A hint of surprise flashed in Manager Song's eyes. "Are you saying that Xu Zhiru drugged Fu Chen?"
"This is just my guess. Further investigation is needed," Ning Nanxue said. "Secretary Chen, could you help me research the background of this clinic and the detailed information about this doctor?"
"No problem, Mr. Ning, I'll do it right away." Secretary Chen said. He has completely stood on Ning Nanxue's side. He knows that only by following Ning Nanxue can he have better development.
"Tingchen, what do you think about this matter?" Ning Nanxue turned to look at Jiang Tingchen and asked.
"I'll have someone secretly protect you and help you collect evidence of Xu Zhiru's crimes." Jiang Tingchen said, his voice gentle but firm. "Xue'er, don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you."
"Thank you, Tingchen." Ning Nanxue looked at Jiang Tingchen with a grateful smile on her face. She knew that Jiang Tingchen had been silently supporting and protecting her, and she was very lucky to have met him.
"Silly boy, why are you being so polite to me?" Jiang Tingchen said with a smile, his eyes full of doting.
"Ahem, you two, can you please be more mindful of your influence?" Manager Song teased. "I'm still single, so is it really okay for you to show off your affection like this?"
"Go away, Xiaoli." Ning Nanxue said with a smile, "Why don't you find someone someday so you don't have to be sour on us all the time."
"I haven't met the right person yet." Manager Song said, "But, Ning Nanxue, you really have to be careful. That woman Xu Zhiru is not someone to be trifled with."
"I know. I'll be careful," Ning Nanxue said, a determined glint in her eyes. She was determined to expose Xu Zhiru's true face and let Fu Chen see this woman's malicious intentions.
Fu Chen's condition became more and more serious. He began to be unable to distinguish between reality and dreams. He even had hallucinations and mistook Xu Zhiru for Ning Nanxue.
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