Chapter 421: The Evil That Men Do
Chapter 421: The Evil That Men Do
Upon seeing that Lu Jiaxin wasn't going to help persuade her, Cui Meili could tell that Cui Zhihui had a stubborn streak, and so she gave up on trying to convince her to return to school.
After chatting for a while, Lu Jiaxin prepared to leave. Before she departed, she took out a packet of money and placed it on the bedside table.
Cui Meili immediately refused, saying, "Miss Lu, you've already helped us a lot. We can't possibly accept your money."
Lu Jiaxin explained, "This isn't a gift. According to industry norms, you're providing me with writing material. I need to compensate you for that."
Looking at the thick stack of money, Cui Meili shook her head and said, "No, this is too much."
Lu Jiaxin had no intention of taking it back. She stood up and said, "Sister Meili, you need this money right now, so please don't be polite with me. I have something else to attend to, so I'll take my leave for now, and I'll come visit you again in a couple of days."
Cui Zhihui escorted Lu Jiaxin out of the hospital, and as they stood outside, she hugged Lu Jiaxin tightly, her voice choking with emotion as she said, "Sister Xin, thank you."
Lu Jiaxin patted her on the back and said, "I haven't done anything to deserve your thanks. Your sister has been through a lot. Take good care of her."
If it hadn't been to provide for her younger siblings' education, Cui Meili wouldn't have chosen such a path.
Cui Zhihui wiped her tears and nodded. "I will. Sister Xin, consider this money as a loan. I'll pay you back when I start working."
She knew that providing material could earn her some money, but it certainly wouldn't be this much. Sister Xin was helping them out. Right now, their family desperately needed money, so she could only put aside her pride and accept it.
Understanding her strong sense of pride, Lu Jiaxin nodded. She then added, "Don't blame yourself for what happened. Your mother is the one who brought this calamity upon your family. All four of you siblings are victims in this situation."
Cui Zhihui let out a bitter laugh and said, "Sister Xin, you know everything?"
Lu Jiaxin thought for a moment before asking, "Do you know if there's something more to your father's gambling addiction?"
Cui Zhihui paused, and when she realized what she meant, she grabbed Lu Jiaxin's arm and asked anxiously, "Sister Xin, are you saying there's something more to my father's gambling addiction? What is it?"
"Go ask your sister. She'll tell you," Lu Jiaxin replied.
Cui Zhihui was already a university student, and her year abroad had made her more mature. It was time for her to know the truth.
Of course, Lu Jiaxin also had her own reasons for doing this. Seeing Cui Meili in her current state, Zhihui felt guilty and blamed herself. Knowing about this would lift the burden of guilt from her shoulders.
And indeed, Cui Zhihui was smart enough to understand immediately.
As she sat in the car, Lu Jiaxin thought about the four Cui siblings, and her heart ached for them. "Some people are truly worse than animals," she said, unable to hold back her emotions.
It was one thing to cuckold Cui's father and make him an unwitting father, but to scheme and send someone to prison was an evil that defied imagination.
After a moment's thought, Lu Jiaxin said to Gu Wenfeng, "Let's not go home. Take me to Wansheng Real Estate."
When they arrived at Wansheng Bank, Miao Na was about to go to the front desk to speak to the receptionist. However, the receptionist recognized Lu Jiaxin and immediately stood up, approaching her respectfully. "Miss Lu, please wait a moment while I inform the secretary's office," she said.
Lu Jiaxin nodded. "Thank you for your trouble."
She recalled the idol dramas she used to watch, where the Cinderella-like character would go to the company to look for the president, only to be turned away by the front desk. However, in reality, as long as one was appropriately dressed and could verify their identity, the front desk would always call up to the secretary or assistant to inform them, rather than turn people away outright as portrayed on television. Of course, if one showed up poorly dressed and behaved inappropriately while claiming to be the president's girlfriend, anyone would assume they were dealing with an imposter.
Upon receiving the news, Wang Yadan immediately came down to greet Lu Jiaxin. She escorted her to the top floor and said, "Miss Lu, the boss is currently in a meeting with department managers. Please wait for a moment."
Lu Jiaxin laughed and said she was fine, then struck up a conversation with Wang Yadan.
Wang Yadan praised the clothing store, Green Forest: "Whenever my friends and I go shopping, we always make sure to visit Green Forest. The clothes there are not only beautiful but also very reasonably priced."
In truth, the clothes at Green Forest were not particularly cheap, with the lowest-priced items starting at over two hundred yuan. However, compared to luxury brands, this price was indeed a bargain.
Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, "I also love the clothes there. When I have time, I like to browse and buy a few outfits."
She then pointed to her feet and added, "I bought these boots from their store."
Lu Jiaxin was dressed in a white long-sleeved t-shirt, blue jeans, and a pair of black Martin boots. Her entire outfit cost around a thousand yuan, and while it was simple and generous, it exuded a pure and fresh aura, befitting her identity as a university student.
Wang Yadan complimented her choice and teased, "Everyone at our company who saw the magazine you modeled for said that the boss is so lucky. I'm sure they'll have something to talk about after seeing you today."
"What would they talk about?" Lu Jiaxin asked.
Wang Yadan used a phrase she had learned from Lu Jiaxin and replied, "They'll definitely say that the boss is an old cow eating young grass."
Lu Jiaxin couldn't help but laugh at this.
Just then, Wang's assistant came out to look for her and was surprised to see Lu Jiaxin. "Miss Lu, when did you arrive?"
Lu Jiaxin smiled and said she had just arrived a while ago.
Wang Yadan quickly refuted her statement: "Miss Lu has been here for half an hour. She knew the boss was in a meeting, so she didn't want to disturb him. Wang Assistant, has the boss finished his meeting yet?"
The assistant nodded and said the meeting was over, then turned and returned to the conference room. Soon, the conference room door opened, and Nie Zhan was the first to step out, followed by the company's top executives.
These individuals greeted Lu Jiaxin politely. After all, she was the future boss's wife, and her capabilities were no less impressive than the boss's. They couldn't afford to offend her.
Nie Zhan led Lu Jiaxin into the office, closed the door, and pulled her into his arms. "Jiaxin, why didn't you call me when you came? I would've come down to meet you."
His words carried a hint of playful disappointment.
Lu Jiaxin smiled and explained, "I went to the hospital to visit Meili Jie. On my way back, I suddenly thought of something and wanted to ask you about it because I was worried there might be a problem."
Nie Zhan pretended to be disappointed and said, "I thought that since we hadn't seen each other in three days, you missed me and decided to surprise me."
Men need to be coaxed too, and Lu Jiaxin played along, "Of course, I missed you. But a phone call would suffice for discussing work matters, and there was no need to make a detour to your company."
The couple shared a sweet moment before Lu Jiaxin revealed the purpose of her visit: "Azhan, Guo Kaibai has such a petty heart. If we put what he did on the big screen, he'll definitely take revenge."
Nie Zhan smiled and asked, "Are you afraid of his revenge?"
If it had been when she first arrived in Gang City, Lu Jiaxin would not have dared to offend someone like him. But now, she was unafraid: "When I was helping the Cui sisters, I already offended him. It's only because I was already dating you that he didn't dare to do anything to me. It's better to get rid of such a venomous snake, or our movie might not get a smooth release."
Nie Zhan caressed her hair and smiled. "The movie will be produced under the Nie Corporation's name. He won't dare to cause any trouble."
Lu Jiaxin had come to Nie Zhan to discuss this matter because she wanted his help in handling it. She could also find someone to bring Guo Kaibai down, but it would be more troublesome and take longer.
"He's still a hidden danger. Azhan, I heard from Meili Jie that his ex-wife's family is very powerful, which is why he climbed the ranks so quickly. I want to start with his former father-in-law."
Nie Zhan took charge of the situation: "Leave this to me."
"No need,
(End of Chapter)
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