When someone decides to act foolishly, there's nothing others can do to stop them.
Young Dong always came on time to deliver meals and check on Amanda's daily life.
Just like today, when he came for another inspection, he found that the woman had disappeared from the room. But the doors and windows were tightly shut, so there was no way she could have escaped.
It wasn't until later that he discovered this woman had fainted him with a slap when he opened the door. She had a very hard iron plate tied to her hand.
Yun Chutong just wanted to try if, like in the martial - arts novels, hitting someone on the neck would make them faint.
Young Dong was in a difficult situation. Although he was hit, there was a permanent mark on his neck. This was an injury he'd carry for the rest of his working life.
Yun Chutong escaped from this den of evil. She changed into a conservative outfit, put on an ill - fitting short wig, covered her face with a mask and a tall hat, and then rushed out.
She didn't know where to go. No one would take her in, not even those fans who claimed to love her.
Sitting on a park bench, the bitterness in Yun Chutong's heart made tears well up in her eyes. People around, seeing the poor girl, actually tossed her a couple of coins.
But those two coins were enough. Yun Chutong was extremely capable. She held those two coins tightly, digging her nails into her palm.
"I want you to return what's mine."
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On this side, Wen Sining vaguely felt that her body was a bit uncomfortable. Maybe someone was thinking about her. But those who thought about her had been doing so for a long time. She didn't care what they said.
She spent the whole day in the company. Finally, when it was time to go home, she found the entrance blocked. There was simply no way out.
Qiao Xi suggested, "How about we go to a street - side restaurant for dinner?"
"Let's go to that crayfish place we used to love."
Qiao Xi looked at her pleadingly. She didn't have many friends to begin with, and even fewer after starting work. She thought Wen Sining was a friend she could confide in, but who would have thought that the latter would become a big boss.
"Got it. We'll go there later."
Wen Sining's heart softened. Over the years, her tough disguise had indeed armored her well. But when facing friends, she also wanted to be an ordinary girl. That's why she had forged an identity.
When work was over, Wen Sining changed out of her suit. Wearing a T - shirt, jeans, and carrying a canvas bag, she showed up at the food stall.
"Boss, the usual."
As these words fell, a smile appeared on the boss's face. He skillfully packed ten pounds of crayfish for the two girls and gave them two bottles of beer.
"You two girls haven't been here for a long time. We thought our food didn't taste good and you didn't like it anymore."
It was a small stall run by a couple. Wen Sining shook her head.
Qiao Xi vaguely felt that time had gone back to the past, but as time passed, it didn't seem real anymore.
Wen Sining had become a big boss, and many people around her had become sycophantic, only saying nice things. But Qiao Xi was still like a true friend. Wen Sining thought this kind of life would go on forever.
Finally, the two of them stayed until late at night. When the last customers left, the boss was about to close the stall.
"Girls, you're especially late today. It's not safe at night. You should go home earlier."
The boss's wife reminded them. Wen Sining nodded, paid the bill first, then packed up their things. She helped the drunk Qiao Xi to the riverside to sober up.
They had agreed to only drink one bottle, but this girl had to drink more and even bought all the remaining rice noodles at the stall.
"You'll suffer later."
Wen Sining was both amused and annoyed. Although she said this, she was really thinking about the other person. Maybe she should book a hotel room later. Judging from this girl's state, she couldn't go home.
"Ugh!"
Qiao Xi vomited violently. Her stomach hurt so much. It was bloated and uncomfortable. All the food she had eaten came out, along with a foul smell.
"Sining, I feel so bad."
The girl's sobs mixed with the sounds of vomiting. Wen Sining just couldn't harden her heart.
Recently, she had also heard a lot of gossips in the company. But these rumors didn't start from inside the company. The outside voices were getting louder and louder, enough to make the people inside the company start to waver.
Wen Sining patted her on the back. Silence wasn't the best way to accompany someone. In this situation, it would only deepen the misunderstandings.
At the Lu Family Mansion.
Lu Luochen was a bit worried. These nights were not safe. There were always some drunk people causing trouble on the streets, making everyone exhausted.
Today, he received a very strange text message from an unknown number. When he called back, he found that the other person was a very kind old woman.
The information she provided was very limited. She only said that there was a very poor little girl who wanted to send a text message home to report that she was safe.
After that, it was hard to find any more clues, so Lu Luochen had to give up.
Grandpa Lu and Grandpa Xiao had just come out of the mansion. They spent their days in the chess and card room. They really looked like old men of their age, doing nothing.
"Has that girl come back? It's already this late. If she doesn't come back soon, it won't be safe."
Doctor Xiao had already regarded this girl as his own granddaughter. Although she couldn't be his granddaughter - in - law, being his granddaughter was also like having a sweet little cotton - padded jacket.
The two old men were united. Even if Lu Luochen had a lot of opinions, he didn't dare to say anything.
"She called earlier and said she'd be back late tonight."
He almost didn't have a place in this family anymore. Lu Luochen was a bit jealous, but he knew he deserved it and didn't ask for more.
The old man was giving him training, piling a lot of things on him. It was just to make him understand the burden of life.
In private, he was as busy as a spinning top every day, dizzy from all the work. But in public, President Lu was still as cool and confident as ever.
When the clock pointed to 12 o'clock, the door of the Lu Family Mansion finally rang. It sounded like someone was sneaking in.
Lu Luochen had been waiting on the sofa. He felt strangely sleepy. Hearing the noise, he put away his things and looked through the peephole.
This woman was supporting a drunk girl. Vaguely, it seemed to be the one he had seen in the office today.
As soon as Wen Sining stepped into the door, she felt her shoulder lighten. Lu Luochen gently supported Qiao Xi, just holding her arms to make sure she wouldn't fall.
"Thank you."