Tang Li became increasingly anxious as she couldn't get through to Xiao Ai on the phone.
"Cheng Qi, wait for me! I'll go with you to Xiao Ai's house!"
For some reason, Tang Li felt uneasy and couldn't shake off her anxiety.
Cheng Qi nodded and drove Tang Li to Xiao Ai's house.
After the two arrived at Xiao Ai's cramped rented room, they knocked on the door, but no one answered.
"Xiao Ai, Xiao Ai..."
“Miss Tang, the door is locked from the inside. Xiao Ai should be at home. This is a one-bedroom apartment with a living room connected to the main room. If she is inside, she should be able to hear us calling her.”
Tang Li's unease grew stronger, and she kicked him hard.
The door slammed shut, but there was still no response.
"Xiao Ai, Xiao Ai! Open the door!"
Just then, a neighbor happened to pass by, and Tang Li quickly called the uncle over to help.
After getting lock-picking tools from home, my uncle quickly opened the door.
They saw Xiao Ai lying in the room, already unconscious.
There was an empty bottle of sleeping pills on the cabinet next to me.
Cheng Qi was so shocked that his hands and feet went weak. "Boss, it seems like Xiao Ai took sleeping pills."
With trembling hands, Tang Li quickly dialed the hospital's emergency number.
"Xiao Ai, Xiao Ai, wake up!"
Hospital.
Tang Li and Cheng Qi hurriedly took Xiao Ai to the hospital and sent her directly to the emergency room.
Cheng Qi couldn't help but cry, "Boss, is Xiao Ai really going to commit suicide just because of 6 million? She's willing to risk her own life, is she only worth 6 million?"
Are the lives of the poor so worthless, worth only as much as a stone to the rich...?
Tang Li's eyes were red. "I never intended for her to pay this compensation. I'm already thinking of a way."
"I just didn't expect this matter to put so much pressure on her."
Enraged, Cheng Qi kicked the wall hard. "Which bastard stole the raw stone? I wish he would be torn to pieces and reduced to ashes!"
"Saving Xiao Ai is the most important thing right now. I'll figure out a way to deal with Miss Fang. It's just a yellow diamond; I'll find a way to get the same one."
Cheng Qi asked in a trembling voice, "Boss, you really don't care about this 6 million?"
Xiao Ai's family was less well-off than hers, and Cheng Qi was just a child from an ordinary family.
If this happened to me, my parents would probably have to sell the house and take on huge debts for the rest of their lives.
These raw stones, worth 6 million each, are truly beyond the reach of ordinary people.
"Cheng Qi, you and Xiao Ai are people I trust. Even if something really happens, I'll be there to protect you." Tang Li said firmly.
Cheng Qi remembered that she was someone arranged by President Lu, so she quickly sent a message to President Lu.
Two hours later, after repeated gastric lavage, Xiao Ai finally had a glimmer of hope.
However, she is too weak and is still unconscious.
"Cheng Qi, please help me calm her down and tell her not to worry too much. I'll figure out how to get the 6 million."
Tang Li just received news that Li Guozhong will be going on a business trip out of town this afternoon.
She didn't have much time left; she had to go and collect the debt.
"Cheng Qi, I have to leave for a bit."
Cheng Qi was worried. "Boss, where are you going? What's wrong?"
“Someone borrowed money from my dad before. If I can get that loan back, it should solve my immediate problem. But that person is leaving on a business trip this afternoon, so I have to go see him.”
Cheng Qi nodded. It seemed that the boss really had a solution.
However, when it comes to debt collection, there's always more people involved.
Moreover, that must be a considerable debt, and it won't be easy to get it back.
"Boss, how about I go with you? I'm not comfortable leaving you alone."
Tang Li shook her head. "No need. Xiao Ai needs someone to take care of her. You stay here with her and stay by her side every step of the way. Make sure she doesn't do anything foolish again."
Tang Li thought that she should be able to get that debt back by herself.
After Tang Li left, Cheng Qi received a reply from President Lu, asking her what had happened.
Cheng Qi quickly told President Lu everything that had happened.
Now, the only one who can truly save their lives is President Lu.
Although the eldest sister was already trying her best, Cheng Qi didn't want her to be in danger.
At the entrance of Li Guozhong's company.
Just as he was about to get into the car, Tang Li, who was waiting there, stopped him.
Tang Li spoke each word clearly and coldly, "Uncle Li, I've come to you, hoping you'll return that 5 million to me."
She's already come to him in person, surely Li Guozhong isn't going to run away again.
Another five million!
Li Guozhong rolled his eyes, looking impatient. "Tang Li, weren't we clear enough on the phone?"
He was about to get into the car when Tang Li blocked his way.
"Uncle Li, you haven't forgotten what you promised my dad, have you?"
Tang Li spoke earnestly, "I could have refused this money before, but my studio desperately needs it now. Without it, a young girl's life will be ruined!"
She only hoped that her sincerity could win back the last shred of conscience from Li Guozhong.
What does someone else's life have to do with him?
Li Guozhong frowned. "Bring me the IOU and let me see it."
Tang Li didn't think much of it, assuming that he had relented and would return the money.
"Here."
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