Shu Yan went to the company and told Hu Ruixue about her encounter with Sun Qian.
"You said she's been in China for the past few years? Why didn't she tell me? Also, does she really have a daughter with Ji Fan?"
"I don't know if it's Ji Fansheng's child, but she definitely calls her 'Mom.' I looked at the girl closely, and her eyebrows and eyes do resemble Ji Fansheng's. It could also be psychological; you'll have to ask her yourself. If it's true, then Ji Fansheng is truly despicable. If you don't like someone, you should firmly refuse. If you're living with someone, you should treat her well. How could you run away while she's pregnant? It's a good thing you didn't end up with him; he's a scumbag. By the way, she also told me to be careful of Ji Fansheng. She didn't say anything specific, but I think she sounded very sincere."
"Beware of Ji Fansheng?" Hu Ruixue raised an eyebrow. Ji Fansheng simply wanted to pursue her, and there was nothing he could do if she didn't agree.
Shu Yan felt that Sun Qian was quite serious when she said this, and couldn't help but remind Hu Ruixue, "You should still be careful. Some men can be really scary when they go crazy. It's always better to be careful. If he turns his love into hatred, you'll regret it if something really happens."
I've seen this kind of news before. There are stories of men killing women they can't have their love reciprocated, and men killing and dismembering women in a fit of rage when they want to break up with them. It's terrifying to even think about.
Hearing Shu Yan mention it repeatedly, Hu Ruixue took it to heart. Although Ji Fansheng was refined and gentle, he was still a man, and his strength was incomparable to that of a woman. Moreover, if she were off guard, he might actually do something.
The company is gradually getting into a good state, and the clothes in various department stores are selling very well. Their clothing has already made a name for itself, and many lingerie store franchisees are coming to them, wanting to open clothing stores under their franchise.
Shu Yan and Hu Ruixue disagreed. They wanted a high-end brand, not a budget brand, because having franchise stores everywhere would lower the brand's image.
"Do you think we should start another low-end brand?" Hu Ruixue was tempted by the number of people who wanted to join.
“If you really want to create a luxury brand, you can’t keep creating a low-end brand. If managed well, a high-end brand is the most profitable.” Besides, they don’t lack money, and they can’t afford to lose sight of the bigger picture. “Positioning is extremely important, and we absolutely cannot change it easily.”
Not to mention the franchisees, even Lin Hui couldn't help but ask a second time. This brand was just too popular, almost to the point of being a household name, and everyone thought that this brand was very high-end, comparable to foreign big brands.
"It's not that I'm making excuses, but we really don't plan to recruit franchisees for this brand. We're going to operate through department stores. Have you found a store location yet? I can come over and take a look at the location for you. I can also give you some advice when you open the store. As for clothing, I can recommend a few good manufacturers that I've worked with myself."
"I've found a shop, near the mall, but I'm a bit conflicted." Lin Hui frowned. "I've been going there after get off work to keep an eye on things. Most of the people shopping there are students. If I sell it too expensively, will they be able to afford it?"
She only realized how difficult it was to run a business after she started her own. She originally thought 50,000 yuan would be enough to open a shop, but after paying the rent and doing renovations, she had already spent more than 30,000 yuan. She hadn't even received the clothing yet. According to Shu Yan, she should prepare at least 20,000 to 30,000 yuan worth of goods. Anyway, she felt that everything cost money lately, even a single nail.
"Personally, this is just my opinion. There are affordable clothing stores around there, and some students come from relatively wealthy families who can afford better clothes. Also, there are many residential areas next to Nancheng University, and those people go shopping on weekends. Among them are quite a few wealthy people. Selling a few items a day is much better than you selling dozens of items, isn't it?" Shu Yan didn't understand why they couldn't grasp this point.
"I panicked. I guess I'm just not cut out for business. I can't handle even the slightest setback. I should stick to my job and open a small shop over there. If I lose money, I'll still have income here." Recently, Lin Hui has been juggling work, childcare, and renovations, and she was so exhausted that she considered quitting her job.
"It's good that you think that way." Don't set your sights too high, or you'll never be happy.
Since she had nothing else to do, Shu Yan accompanied her to the store. It was indeed near the mall, in a very good location, and the store was quite large. If the renovation was done well, she believed the business would be good.
The place was still under renovation, so there wasn't much to see. The two bought some snacks and ate them as they walked back.
As soon as they left, Wu Xiuyue came over and asked the renovation workers inside, "Has the shop owner's wife arrived yet?"
"The landlady just left. Is there something you need from her?"
"It's nothing, I was just asking."
As she walked out of the store, Wu Xiuyue glanced back, gritted her teeth, and turned back into her own store. She really regretted it; she shouldn't have been so arrogant. As a result, Lin Hui opened a store next door to compete with her. Lin Hui, why did she have to open a store here when Nancheng is so big?
Lin Hui was unaware that Wu Xiuyue had found out about her shop, and even less aware that Wu Xiuyue was resenting her for it.
Her shop was quite far from Wu Xiuyue's, at least 2 kilometers away. Shu Yan didn't think it was a problem. If it wasn't Lin Hui, it would be Li Hui. She couldn't just stop others from opening shops.
The next day, when Shu Yan went to the company, Hu Ruixue wasn't there. She assumed something had happened at home, but more than an hour passed and she still hadn't shown up. This was strange; if Hu Ruixue wasn't coming to work, she would have told her. She immediately called Hu Ruixue, but the call was hung up after four rings. What did that mean?
Shu Yan immediately called Hu Ruixue's home.
"Auntie, it's me, Shuyan. I wanted to ask if Ruixue came out today?" She had a bad feeling about this.
"Xiaoxue? She went to work early this morning, but she didn't come to the company?" Mrs. Hu sat up straight and asked worriedly.
"Yes. She hasn't come yet, and she hasn't called me either. I just called her, and it rang four times before she hung up. She's not at home or at the company, so where did she go?" Shu Yan's bad premonition grew stronger.
"You said her phone rang four times and then she hung up? Oh no, Xiaoxue is probably in trouble. Let me tell you this first, I'll call Ruiyang right away." Hu's mother hung up the phone anxiously and quickly called Hu Ruiyang.
Could the four tones be a code? Shu Yan was getting anxious and called Fang Zeyu again.
"Something must have happened. I felt something was wrong when I didn't see her this morning. Can you help me find out where she went?" Fang Zeyu has so many people under his command, so the chances of finding her are probably higher.
………………
In the suburban villa, Hu Ruixue put down her cell phone and looked at Ji Fansheng with a slight smile, "Don't worry, I didn't answer the phone."
Ji Fansheng picked up the cell phone, glanced at it, and asked, "Who called you?"
"Shu Yan, you've met her before. I didn't go to work today, so she called me." Hu Ruixue sat elegantly, and if you ignored the ropes tightly binding her hands and feet, the two would chat like friends.
Hu Ruixue was filled with regret. Shu Yan had mentioned to her several times that she should be careful of Ji Fansheng. At first, she was indeed wary of Ji Fansheng, but he hadn't come out for a long time, so she gradually relaxed her vigilance. Today, when she ran into Ji Fansheng on the street, it was just a greeting between ordinary friends. She never expected that Ji Fansheng would spray her with a sleeping potion. She was still feeling a little dizzy.
Ji Fansheng fiddled with his cell phone, then slowly squatted down in front of Hu Ruixue, gazing at her with adoration and gently stroking her face.
“Xiaoxue, do you know how much I love you? When I was 13, I dreamt of you for the first time. You were smiling like an angel, hugging and kissing me. And I dreamt of you every night after that. Why don’t you like me? We come from similar backgrounds, we grew up together, what’s wrong with me? You’d rather have a poor boy with nothing than me?” Ji Fansheng leaned close to Hu Ruixue’s ear and sniffed gently. “I dream of your scent. Now you’re finally by my side.”
Hu Ruixue got goosebumps from his words, but she suppressed her nausea and didn't kick him away. She said calmly, "Since you like me, why did you leave me during the college entrance exam? I wasn't indifferent to you back then either; you left me yourself." She had to stall for time. Since Yan Yan couldn't get through to her on the phone, she would definitely call her home. Her parents knew that not answering the phone meant the phone was ringing everywhere.
“It’s all because of my mom. If she hadn’t forced me to go abroad, I would definitely have gone to university with you. How could I have let you marry someone else? Sun Qian is also at fault. She persuaded my mom to say how great it was abroad, which made my mom send me abroad.” Ji Fansheng hugged Hu Ruixue and rested his chin gently on the top of her head.
"So you deliberately stayed with her, got her pregnant, and then left her alone abroad?" Hu Ruixue pulled away from his embrace at the airport and stared at Ji Fansheng.
"You know?" Ji Fansheng seemed a little angry, then laughed and said, "It's okay if you know. I'm not with her for revenge. It's just that when I hug her, I feel like you're there with me, like... the three of us used to be together when we were little."
Ruixue's hair stood on end. She was 100% certain that Ji Fansheng was mentally ill, and seriously so.
“Every time I sleep with her, I think of you. Just thinking about you makes my blood boil. Xiaoxue, will you give yourself to me? Let's be together, have a healthy child, and live happily ever after.” Ji Fansheng gently kissed Hu Ruixue’s forehead and said excitedly.
Hu Ruixue felt as if the blood in her body was about to freeze. She restrained herself from pushing Ji Fansheng away; she absolutely could not provoke him now.
Hu Ruixue smiled slightly at him, raised her hand to show him the rope binding her, and asked, "How can I be with you like this?"
"You agreed?" Ji Fansheng stared intently at Hu Ruixue's face and noticed a faint smile on her face. Her gaze was as pure as it had been more than 10 years ago. Without hesitation, Ji Fansheng helped Hu Ruixue untie the ropes.
Rubbing her wrists, Hu Ruixue said, "I'm going to take a shower."
“No need, you’ve always been the purest in my heart.” Ji Fansheng pulled her back.
"But I can't allow myself to be unclean. Can't I even wait a moment to take a shower?"
Ji Fansheng suddenly chuckled, "Don't try to stall for time, you can't escape."
Hu Ruixue lowered her head, barely able to control her expression, and said in a high-pitched voice, "When did I ever want to run away? I just wanted to take a shower." She tried to push Ji Fansheng away, but suddenly found herself weak all over.
"The medicine is working."
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