She began to secretly investigate the source of funds for this additional investment.
Ning Nanxue asked Secretary Chen to retrieve the overseas company's latest financial statements and shareholder information and review them carefully.
At the same time, she also used some channels to indirectly inquire about the inside information of additional investment from overseas companies.
The survey results show that overseas companies are in good financial condition, and additional investment seems reasonable.
However, Ning Nanxue always felt something was wrong.
"Could it really be him?" Ning Nanxue muttered to herself, frowning.
In the dim and cramped rental house, the smell of mold mixed with the scent of cheap perfume.
The wall paint peeled off, revealing the gray-black cement, and a few pieces of clothes whose original colors could not be seen were casually draped over the edge of the bed.
“Squeak—”
The shabby wooden door was pushed open, and Xu Zhao's figure appeared at the door.
He was wearing a brand new brand sportswear, which looked out of place in this dilapidated rental house.
When Xu Zhiru heard the noise, she suddenly sat up from the bed, her messy hair covering half of her face, and there was a hint of fear and vigilance in her eyes.
When she saw that the person coming was Xu Zhao, her tense nerves relaxed a little.
"Azhao? Is it really you?" Xu Zhiru's voice was hoarse and trembling.
Xu Zhao frowned, covered his nose, and walked into the room with a look of disgust: "Sister, how did you get yourself into this state?" There was a hint of blame in his tone, but more of it was heartache.
He walked up to Xu Zhiru and looked at her carefully.
Xu Zhiru's originally fair skin turned sallow, her eye sockets were sunken, her lips were chapped, and she was so thin that she looked unrecognizable. She no longer had the charm of the socialite she once was.
"Sister, look at you, you look like neither human nor ghost. Are you still my glamorous sister?" There was a hint of disappointment in Xu Zhao's tone.
Xu Zhiru lowered her head, not daring to look into Xu Zhao's eyes, and clutched the corners of her clothes tightly with both hands.
"I...I don't want this either..." Her voice was very soft, with a hint of sob.
Xu Zhao sighed, sat down beside the bed, and reached out to hold Xu Zhiru in his arms: "Okay, don't be afraid, everything will be fine with your brother here."
His tone was gentle, with a hint of soothing.
Xu Zhiru could no longer control her emotions. She hugged Xu Zhao tightly and burst into tears.
"Azhao, I'm so scared, I'm really so scared..." She cried breathlessly and her voice was hoarse.
"Fu Chen doesn't want me anymore, he kicked me out..."
"That old woman, she beat me, scolded me, and called me a bitch..."
"I have nothing left, I really have nothing left..."
Xu Zhiru cried and recounted her experiences intermittently, pouring out all the grievances and pain that had been accumulating in her heart for some time.
Xu Zhao listened quietly, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.
He patted Xu Zhiru's back gently and said in a gentle and soothing tone, "Okay, sister, don't cry, everything is over."
"With your brother here, no one dares to bully you anymore."
Xu Zhiru raised her head and looked at Xu Zhao with tears in her eyes: "Zhao, where have you been all this time? Why haven't you contacted me?"
Xu Zhao's eyes flickered, avoiding Xu Zhiru's gaze: "Sister, I'm back, aren't I?"
He changed the subject, pretending to be relaxed: "Sister, let me tell you, I came back this time with good news for you."
Xu Zhiru wiped her tears and asked with sobs, "What...what good news?"
Xu Zhao smiled mysteriously and said in a low voice, "Sister, let me tell you, I came back this time to seek refuge with a 'mysterious big brother'."
"Mysterious big brother?" Xu Zhiru looked at Xu Zhao with a puzzled look on her face. "What mysterious big brother?"
Xu Zhao pretended to be mysterious and said, "This big brother is really amazing! He is very powerful!"
"As long as he's here, not to mention the Fu family, even the emperor wouldn't dare to touch a hair on our head!"
When Xu Zhiru heard the name of "mysterious big brother", a glimmer of hope rekindled in her eyes.
She couldn't wait to ask, "Azhao, who exactly is this big brother? Can he...can he really help me get revenge?"
Xu Zhao didn't answer her question directly, but instead asked, "Sister, do you want revenge? Do you want to make those who bullied you pay the price?"
Xu Zhiru's eyes flashed with hatred, and she gritted her teeth and said, "I do! I dream about it!"
"I want to bring disgrace to that unfaithful Fu Chen! I want that old woman to kneel before me and beg for mercy!"
"And Ning Nanxue! It's all because of her! If it weren't for her, I wouldn't be in this situation today!"
Xu Zhao looked at Xu Zhiru's ferocious expression and sneered in his heart.
Xu Zhiru's hatred for Fu Chen and Ning Nanxue has penetrated deep into her bones and cannot be resolved.
"Sister, don't worry. Just listen to me. I promise that you can get revenge and live a good life again, even better than before in the Fu family!" Xu Zhao said confidently.
Xu Zhiru looked at Xu Zhao, her eyes full of anticipation: "Zhao, what should I do?"
Xu Zhao smiled and said in a bewitching tone, "Sister, you don't have to do anything. Just listen to my arrangements."
Half an hour later, Xu Zhao brought Xu Zhiru to a high-end apartment with exquisite decoration.
The apartment is located in the city center, with convenient transportation and beautiful environment.
Although it was not as luxurious as the Fu family villa, it was far superior to the shabby rental house that Xu Zhiru had rented before.
"Sister, this is the new residence I prepared. Take a look. Are you satisfied?" Xu Zhao said to Xu Zhiru as he opened the door.
Xu Zhiru walked into the room, looked around, her eyes full of surprise.
The spacious and bright living room, the soft and comfortable sofa, the brand new furniture and appliances, everything made her feel unfamiliar and exciting.
"Azhao, this... is this really for me?" Xu Zhiru asked in disbelief.
Xu Zhao smiled and nodded: "Of course it's true, this is all prepared for you. Although it's not as good as the villa you lived in before, there will be better ones in the future."
Xu Zhiru's mental state has improved significantly, and her trust in Xu Zhao and the "mysterious big brother" has also increased.
"This is already very good, much better than that rental house."
She walked to the window and looked at the bustling city night view outside, her heart full of anticipation.
"Azhao, you've really made it big now. I didn't expect that after not seeing you for so long, it's your turn to help your sister."
Xu Zhiru was very moved. Looking at Xu Zhao, whom she had not seen for a long time, she couldn't help but shed tears.
Xu Zhao was also very conflicted, so he hugged Xu Zhiru in his arms.
"I've been trying to avoid the limelight these days. I'm sorry for putting you through this. Sister, I will definitely pay you back for all the hardship you've endured these days. You can rest assured!"
"Whether it's Ning Nanxue or Fu Chen, I won't let anyone who has hurt you go!"
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