Chapter 06 Secret

For these four years, she almost forgot that Lele was not her biological child; for these four years... Lele was her only pillar of support.

Perhaps taking into account her mood, the detective's tone was very gentle: "... Do you want to continue?"

In a moment of confusion, Xiao Zhiyuan found that she had already closed the elevator door, and the red numbers were rapidly descending.

Because he heard Lele, he stopped talking and just looked gloomy.

Spokesperson of Guangchang began to read the statement: "Within 20 days, a total of five companies, including Guangdong Chonggong Heavy Industries and Qiaowei Investment, have deposited a total of 2 billion yuan into our account as a deposit... In the next month, we will sell equity through bidding. Of course, we have also set a series of bidding conditions, including price, employee placement, etc., hoping that this acquisition will be a win-win situation."

The elevator door slowly opened, and she still held her phone in her hand as she hurriedly walked towards Xiao Zhiyuan's hospital room.

It's okay. Zi Jingen said, "I'll accompany you for a while longer."

She glanced at it, but dared not look closely. She could only turn her gaze away, her heart pounding: "... What is this?"

He held down her hands, kissing her disheveled face, lips, and neck, with a drunken desire. She stiffened her neck, turned her head to the side, and bit his shoulder blade desperately.

He looked at her blankly, his eyes gradually turning cold.

After getting off work, Zi Jin went straight to the Central Square. Today, she made an appointment with someone at a Sichuan restaurant with improved flavors. Because it is newly opened, there are a lot of customers. Xiao Zheng had to put in a lot of effort to help her make a reservation.

Such a small disturbance actually woke him up.

She has considered giving up, after all, she is someone who exists in two different worlds. But because of the initial moment of being moved, she persists. There will always be one side that compromises more. And among them, the person who has always been accommodating is Xiao Zhiyuan.

"子矜 ... ..." He called her name, "子矜 ... ...".

Ugh, damn man! She suddenly took big steps forward and said while walking, "Zi Jin, I'll help you go curse him!"

Perhaps frightened by his completely livid expression, the driver cautiously asked as he got into the car, "Mr. Xiao, where to?"

Compared to the air-conditioned bedroom, the temperature in the bathroom is almost steaming. He can only vaguely see a figure, motionless inside the bathtub.

As soon as she pushed open the door, she called out, "Lele, Mom is back."

Xiao Zhiyuan listened without getting angry. He cleared his throat lightly and looked at Sang Zijin behind her, asking, "Wife, what's wrong with her?"

I drove, let me give you a ride.Fang Yu pressed the elevator button and went down to the underground garage. "Where do you live?"

Four years ago, he almost lost her. In the end, he used Lele to coerce her, and only then did she agree to marry him.

She always knows what kind of words can hurt herself the most deeply.

Xiao Zhiyuan stayed in the hospital for another two days. Because he was usually in good health, the doctor allowed him to be discharged. Since the accident that day, Zi Jin has not visited him in the hospital. He calls him at regular times every day to remind him to take his medicine, but he never mentions anything else, and he is always busy with meetings.

Zi Jin hung up the phone and walked out of the hospital tiredly. As she waited for a taxi, the bright moon in the sky cast a long shadow like a tuft of grass. A faint hatred welled up in her heart again, hating his social status and his identity. Every time she got used to a peaceful life, after a period of calm, there would be a storm again - she didn't know how much longer she would have to endure these fearful days. A faint hatred welled up in her heart again, hating his social status and his identity. Every time she got used to a peaceful life, after a period of calm, there would be a storm again - she didn't know how much longer she would have to endure these fearful days.

During this period, there hasn't been much...

Okay, I was just about to email you.

However, until this moment, she suddenly lost faith in the collected evidence and the lawyer's assurances...

As Zijin listened from the audience, his heart was filled with mixed feelings.

Oh, what a waste! This would have been the perfect time to go to Dali! Little Zheng looked regretful and clicked his tongue, "It's late spring and early summer, and the flowers over there are in full bloom!"

The journalist caught up with Lele at the kindergarten! She frantically pressed the elevator button and said, "Now the driver is taking her to Hehuan Apartment."

He reached out and embraced her in his arms, whispering in her ear: "Give me a child, and I will let you go."

子矜 took a step back, and with a turn of her hand, she had already grasped the doorknob. She was not afraid of the cold and ruthless aura emanating from him at this moment, and only smiled faintly, saying, "It's best if you agree. If you don't, let's meet in court."

They walked to the entrance of a small conference room, pushed open the door, and inside sat some people they didn't know. Looking at their stylish attire, each one of them seemed to be someone of importance.

... ... Okay.

What was said at the meeting, he didn't listen carefully. When the meeting dispersed, many people came over to exchange greetings. He forced himself to respond with enthusiasm until the last person came over, shook hands with him, and said with a gentle smile, "Mr. Xiao, your last-minute move was impressive."

Hang up the phone, Zijin returned to Elle's side and said, "I originally wanted to stay with you for a while longer, but suddenly I have some urgent matters."

And now, with Xiao Zhiyuan by her side, she feels as if she has been detached, able to calmly face everything that has happened...

The original impatient mood slowly eased, and she nodded: "I understand."

Elle shook her head: "Go quickly, I have no problem here."

Whether being kicked out of the company or failing in the acquisition, he had never felt so panicked as he did at this moment, as if everything was unreal, even his breathing became rapid. He calmed himself down, carefully looked at the piece of paper again, confirmed every word was correct, and then slowly said, "Did she ask you to do this?"

Press conference in Guangchang announces the first round of selected bidding units.

Summer night.

I understand," Zijin emphasized, "but it's too late."

He stood up, supporting the corner of the table. With a slight tug of his thin lips, he coldly asked, "Divorce?" He walked around the table, step by step, and approached Sang Zi Jin, saying, "On what grounds?"

When he first touched it, there was a very faint fragrance that made him feel familiar... Just like that night, a gentle and warm orange scent, a taste unique to the pride of mulberry.

Xiao Zhiyuan didn't argue with her, just looked at Zijin and said, "It's getting late, shall we go back together?"

Xiao Zhiyuan stared at the screen for a while, with a slight smile at the corner of his mouth, and put away his phone.

He took out the car keys: "Together."

Five forty. Zi Jiong stood in place, "How did you come back?"

He smiled and looked at her: "It will be fine after these busy days. I won't sleep, I will go out in a while."

He could feel the sharp and cold gaze of Fang Jialing across from him, so he lifted his head and smiled, nodding gently at him.

He pretended to go out for business negotiations on next quarter's orders, but actually met with several well-connected company bosses in Decheng and this city, and jointly registered Donglin Investment Co., Ltd. Among them, our side is the acquiring party, holding 31% of the shares. The required cash amount for its registered capital falls within the scope of the board's approval and does not require the approval of the shareholders' meeting.

When she reached the door, she still remembered to bring her keys and wallet.

Perhaps, for him, his struggle is as ridiculous as Lele throwing a tantrum. Zi shrank into the corner of the bed, watching him take off his clothes, revealing his strong and sturdy upper body. As soon as he leaned forward, he grabbed her ankle and dragged her back.

Xiao Zong is going to work late tonight... He is still in the meeting room and hasn't come out yet.

You...get out!As Zi Jin turned his head to the side, crying uncontrollably like a small animal, he said, "Xiao Zhiyuan, you...get out!"

You didn't tell me you got married, you dead person. Fang Yu gritted her teeth and said, "When your brother-in-law proposed, he consulted with me several times. Can you justify yourself to me?"

She is not unaware of Xiao Zhiyuan's methods. She leaned against the door, her back pressed against the cold and solid wooden door. As she heard her heartbeat getting faster and faster, she forced herself to remain calm: "Even if Lele is not my child, Xiao Zhiyuan, after four years of a fake marriage, don't you feel tired? From now on, we can live our own lives, no more cold wars, no more arguments. Isn't that better?"

He casually grabbed the documents in front of him and threw them away. Zi Jin stood still, looking somewhat stunned at the scattered papers and photos flying in the sky, until one of them landed perfectly at his feet.

I said it's okay. Don't worry, no one knows you. Iris took her to the door of the office, "Mr. Xiao is still inside."

He slowly sat up, his eyes went from confusion to clarity: "What time is it?"

This guy is sick, becoming more and more like a child, always hoping that someone is constantly under his nose.

If everything was as usual, Lele would come running happily with her short legs shaking, shouting "Mommy, carry me!" But today, the room was quiet, without any movement. Because it was too spacious, even the sound seemed to echo.

He realized it and went crazy, pressing the door-opening button of another elevator. In the late night, the elevator came up very fast. In less than half a minute, he felt like it had been a century, so long.

Elle immediately bent over and left the venue. Zijin hesitated for a moment. Now that the situation has changed drastically, she has to "avoid suspicion" again, so she followed Elle and left. Just as they walked outside, she received a text message: "Don't leave yet, let's go pick up Lele together?"

She has been in contact with the most outstanding divorce lawyer in Wencheng, and he also suggested that if she doesn't mind the division of property, at the very least, she can apply for divorce on the grounds of separation or emotional breakdown. She endured for four years, planned for four years, and now has the confidence to face this terrible man in court.

Looking around, all I see are unfamiliar faces, except for Mr. Guo from Guangchang, who seems somewhat familiar.

In the Marriage Law, extramarital affairs are also one of the most difficult to prove. There was a time when even detectives were full of doubts: "Miss Sang, your husband doesn't seem like the kind of person who indulges in a wild lifestyle outside... Is there any misunderstanding between you?"

As soon as the voice fell, the conference room door was pushed open again.

He grasped her wrist, leaned in to kiss the corner of her lips, and swallowed her sob in his mouth.

She thought about how she hurriedly came to see him, just because she was afraid that he might be in a bad mood... It's really ridiculous, isn't it? Someone like Xiao Zhiyuan, even if the Guangchang acquisition project completely fails and he doesn't benefit from it, how could he possibly withdraw?

Continue to follow, maybe for several more years. She said calmly.

Over the next few days, Zijin went to work as usual, but she couldn't see Lele. She couldn't help but feel a little worried in her heart. Every night, Zijin would FaceTime with her daughter when she got home. Lele was happy because her grandfather's house had a garden where she could play freely, and her grandfather never said "no" to her.

With this thought, he suddenly understood. Xiao Zhiyuan is truly cunning. In the face of such a defeat, he could still use it to strike a deal with the old man: to protect Xiao Zhengping's reputation and gracefully kick him out of Shangwei Heavy Industries.

Why isn't that stubborn girl dead! I can see that you're much better now. Back then, your self-esteem was so strong. I bet you went through a lot of hardships with your brother-in-law.

Xiao Zhiyuan quickly crossed the road and pushed open the door to the pharmacy.

Entering the press conference venue, Zijin has already put away all his random thoughts and focused on the materials given by Guangchang Heavy Industries to each participant. Elle has been waiting there for a long time, and when they took their seats, she whispered, "There will be a short meeting later."

When he answered the call, he still sounded lazy: "You're back so soon?"

At that moment, Zijun suddenly remembered the last time he chased to Decheng, when he had a high fever and struggled to arrange things. At that time, he said wearily, "I am not omnipotent. Sometimes, can you understand me?"

I don't know. The driver's voice became more and more anxious, "Lele and I got on the car, they are still following behind."

He slightly lifted his chin, with a strong jawline on the side of his face, and a deep voice: "Let me ask you again, who told you to take these photos?"

Mr. Guo saw that everyone was present, then smiled and said, "Alright, everyone, let's have a brief meeting to report some information."

She glanced at Elle and picked it up from the side.

How long has it been? he asked expressionlessly, without any fluctuation in his tone.

It's like holding a handful of sand in your hand, the tighter you grip... the faster it disappears.

Because it was Fang Yu, Zi Jin felt slightly relieved. She took her phone and left, slamming the door shut. She lay on the bed and heard Fang Yu chattering away, "Why did you interrupt me and my brother-in-law reminiscing about the past?"

Zijin searched in the wardrobe and put on some home clothes. With wet hair hanging behind her, she walked out of the room.

Oh, I see.She changed back and felt a little guilty, "Okay."

Have you started working? Can you earn money?

Did anyone come to buy medicine just now? Xiao Zhiyuan compared his shoulder and said, "Such a tall girl."

"Your proposal that day... I seriously considered it when I got home. Later, I got too busy and forgot about it for a while." Xiao Zhiyuan said casually, but there was a hint of unconcealed pride in the corner of his mouth.

His other hand was pressed against her cheek, exerting a slight force, causing her to open her mouth. He withdrew his hand, leaving a deep tooth mark on the back of his hand, with a faint trace of blood seeping through. Xiao Zhiyuan lowered his head for a moment, his slightly cool fingers placed on the collar of her shirt, and forcefully tore it open. Word by word, he said, "Sang Zijin, unless you die... ... otherwise, don't think about divorcing."

For a moment, Zi Jing's eyes turned red. She couldn't help but hug her friend tightly and her voice trembled slightly as she said, "You're back!"

子矜 continued to stare at him: "What? Did I say something wrong?"

The boy hurriedly said goodbye to her, and before leaving the infusion hall, he called Xiao Zhiyuan.

Perhaps due to fatigue, the voice was slightly hoarse as he said, "...This statement is good enough. It will be released the day after tomorrow. But under no circumstances should Lele's photo be included, and there's no need to provide too much information about Zijin."

He pressed the cigarette in his hand into the ashtray and walked to the door, knocking on it and saying, "Sang Zijing."

Oh? Then what are you taking pictures of? Xiao Zhiyuan sneered and reached out to take off the camera hanging around his neck.

She, however, politely said, "No need, you can go ahead and attend to your matters."

His dark eyes became even deeper, as he leaned in and closed the door in front of her, saying, "See you in court? Without my consent, do you think any lawyer in Wencheng dares to represent you in this lawsuit?"

Then I'll hang up. I'm busy right now. I'll talk to you later.

Not working overtime. The child hesitated for a moment, "Made an appointment with colleagues to go shopping."

"Zi Jiong, postpone your other arrangements for a while and go out for a meeting." Elle called and said, "Yeping from your department is sick, Mr. Fang said you should go together."

After reading it at a glance, he felt his heart grow cold and desolate.

She didn't answer but instead asked back, then turned her head and smiled at him, saying, "Are you completely recovered?"

He sighed silently, gently moving her body inward. For him, accommodating her sleeping position was not so comfortable, but he wholeheartedly indulged her. His chin lightly rested on her shoulder blade, as if cradling a treasure that belonged only to him.

Is that so? When people get old, they lose their energy and wander around aimlessly.

Mr. Fang, Mr. Guo is waiting for you to have a meeting. "Elle leaned over and said," Shall we go?"

His breathing became rapid, and he forcefully kicked the door, forcefully knocking it open.

The driver firmly grasped his arm and said, "You've been following us all the way. Which media outlet are you from? Where is your camera? Show me your camera!"

Unfortunately, although Mr. Xiao, the CEO of Wei Heavy Industries, initially expressed his intention to cooperate with us, Wei Heavy was unable to enter the second round of selection due to various reasons.

Xiao Zhiyuan looked at her with a smile that seemed like a smile: "Now you know I'm good, right?"

Xiao Zhiyuan is actually very similar to his father. No matter how difficult things are at work, he never brings them home. In front of her and Lele, he always remains calm and composed. Gradually, she also feels that nothing can defeat him, but this time is an exception. Unexpectedly, because of his elder brother's interference, the acquisition was actually defeated - although it was not personally presided over by Xiao Zhiyuan, the current Shangwei Heavy Industry is his hard work, and he has always been a proud and strong person... Zijin thought about it and decided to call him.

In the room, there was a faint smell of alcohol. She could tell that his face looked extremely bad, but she didn't think much of it and simply asked, "Where is Lele?"

That person struggled desperately, insisting, "I'm not a journalist! It's a misunderstanding!"

Xiao Zhiyuan remained silent, gesturing to the driver to release him, then turned and walked towards the car.

Hello? Miss Sang?

She ignored him and said, "Let's buy something."

Iris hesitated for a moment and said, "I will remind him after he finishes the meeting."

Zi Jingu reported the address. Just as the two of them walked out of the elevator, Fang Yu's footsteps stopped. Her expression was slightly strange, as if she was repeatedly confirming something. Zi Jingu touched her and asked, "What's wrong?"

His shadow stretched long, cold and desolate like a lonely ghost on the wilderness. In fact, he was not familiar with this area. After turning a few corners, he finally saw the pharmacy from a distance. The green signboard shimmered in the pitch-black night.

Hey? Why is my brother-in-law so unreliable? Fang Yu suddenly thought of something and exclaimed, "Why aren't you married yet?"

Fang Yu looked at her appearance and said angrily, "If I had known it would be like this, you should have come abroad with me! Your grades are good, you could have gotten a scholarship! He... Did you really break up? I called him my brother-in-law for a whole year for nothing."

Her mind was in a mess, her hands and feet were icy cold. She stuffed the food into her arms and said, "I didn't eat, you have it."

Here you go. There was a deep smile in his eyes as he swiftly opened the door and got out of the car.

She didn't answer, and pressed the elevator button directly.

Without caring about his whereabouts, Zi Jin went straight to work. When Xiao Zheng asked her to sign a document, he asked, "Boss, I've been forgetting to ask you, where did you go for vacation before?"

He was still wearing yesterday's dress shirt and trousers, which were now so wrinkled that they looked unsightly. There was stubble on his chin, and Zijin tried hard to make his voice sound softer: "Have you not slept for several nights? Go change into your pajamas and rest well."

One by one, Zi Jingu picked them up, holding each one in her hand, but they seemed to weigh a thousand pounds. She lowered her head, took a deep breath, and tried to come up with a convincing argument in this brief moment.

"You said you would bring her back, didn't you?" Zi Jin furrowed his brows and asked, "Why do you look so unhappy? Shouldn't you be happy today?"

UpWe did not make it to the shortlist. But I am here as the largest shareholder of Donglin Investment Co., Ltd., Manager Cheng Hong, right? He relaxed and leaned back in his chair, his gaze fixed on a middle-aged man across from him.

Then I'll leave you alone. She turned to wash up, walked to the bathroom door, and casually turned back, "I really want to have fun. Please hurry up."

The voice of Xiao Zhiyuan came faintly from behind.

She turned around and gave him a glance. He reached out and tore off a piece of paper from his hand. With a light tearing sound, he slightly lifted his chin and handed it to her.

You came just in time. Zi Jin quickly stood up, "Then I'll leave."

The night breeze outside the car blew in, and he became so easy to talk to. Suddenly, Zijin felt a vague sense of unease.

A reporter eagerly raised his hand to ask, "Has Shangwei Heavy Industries been eliminated?"

Anyway, I'm in a good mood! He even took the initiative to greet me. Xiao Zheng smiled foolishly, "... ... Although he still doesn't know my name."

Zi Jin walked into the restaurant and sat down at the reserved seat, lost in deep thought about herself and Fang Yu... It has been so many years since they last met. Throughout their senior year, Fang Yu was busy applying to foreign universities. With her high GPA and excellent TOEFL and GRE scores, she successfully got into her desired major and school. It has been four or five years since they last parted.

His alcohol breath still sprayed on the side of his neck, suddenly reaching out and pulling her into his arms: "What do you say?"

What did he want to discuss with you?

Sang Zi Jinguo.

He walked faster than her, and his actions have already spoken for themselves.

As Zi Jinguin descended to the first floor, the company's car was already waiting. She spotted Fang Jialing sitting in the back seat at a glance, so she slightly adjusted her direction and opened the passenger door.

She sat up straight, revealing her smooth and graceful back, but didn't look at him. She just bent down to pick up the clothes beside the bed, hastily draped them over herself, and quickly walked into the bathroom.

No, I won't.

The waiter's face instantly became somewhat strange, as if he wanted to say something. Xiao Zhiyuan reached out his hand and took another glass of water from the tray, tilted his head back and drank it, then pursed his lips and said, "This tea is a bit bitter." It was only much later that Zijin realized that the water was for hand washing. That night, she tossed and turned in bed, not because she was embarrassed, but because she felt like the naive Liu Laolao who had just entered the Jia Mansion. The difference in social status was there, not only for herself, but also for Xiao Zhiyuan, who would also be subjected to a difficult adjustment. And his repeated tolerance made her feel even more pressure.

Uh... Zijin's words were not clear, "Come see a friend. What's wrong with you?"

His family background is really too good. Zijing is really afraid that if his classmates find out, they will think that she is a girl who is greedy for vanity, so she always refuses to take advantage of him when they are together.

He paused slightly, his lips gently tugged, calmly leaning over her, pressing against her: "Zijin, I have waited for you for four years. I thought that after four years, maybe you wouldn't hate me so much anymore..." He reached out and lightly stroked her cheek, with a hint of self-mockery, "So it turns out that you had always planned to hate me for a lifetime..."