When I met you - Part 4

By Nilala

 Unexpectedly, after so many years, he used several times the courage and perseverance of others to stand here and even " abduct " his precious daughter away.
    Xiao Zhiyuan smiled and said meaningfully: " What can money and status teach people? The ability to collect famous cars and watches? The appreciation for red wine and cigars? Or the attraction to beautiful women? No, Yun Sheng, I miss you I know as well as I do. These things, as long as you have money and status, are too easy to learn. On the contrary, what I value, perseverance, tenacity, waiting, and patience, can only breed when there is no money and status. At this time, money and status became obstacles instead.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Huyen Ta
• Release date: Nov 17, 2022
• ISBN: 9791222024929

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Xu Shi was stunned by this incredible idea, Sang Zijin felt that his whole body was trembling, but his thinking was unprecedentedly sharp, and he was connecting together obscure clues at an invisible speed.

Sister, Shangwei, Guangke, ESSE 's huge order, Xiao Zhiyuan ... Fang Jialing.

My sister never mentions her lover's name in front of her, always saying: It's not yet time.

What was that time?

When will ESSE 's order be announced?

The idea in her heart was rapidly sprouting and growing, and it was too terrifying for her to bear. Sang Zijin walked out of the study with a little numbness, and the TV in the living room happened to be broadcasting financial news.

It has been confirmed by Guangchang that Donglin Investment has submitted the tender. Mr. Fang Jialing, the largest shareholder of Donglin, admitted to the outside world today that the bidding will proceed as usual and will not distribute capital as previously rumored. This also means that despite the shareholding In the turmoil, Shangwei and Guangke are still neck and neck. Who will win Guangchang depends on the bidding results. Xiao Zhiyuan, the general manager of Shangwei Heavy Industry, who has been avoiding interviews with the media before, also appeared in the eyes of everyone today, and he was not affected at all. He was troubled by the rumors, and said that the acquisition was carried out according to the plan. It is reported that affected by the rumors, Shangwei’s stock fell sharply, and what happened today has rekindled investors’ confidence in it ...

Next, the financial experts began to talk freely, probably saying that Fang Jialing should have reached an agreement with Xiao Zhiyuan in private ... Sang Zijin was impatient to continue listening, and directly dialed Ling Yan. Regardless of the pleasantries, she immediately asked, You, my sister, and Fang Jialing are all classmates, right?

Yes.

How's their ... relationship?

It's okay. Fang Jialing's background is so good that he treats everyone indifferently. Your sister is also arrogant, and the two of them don't usually get along very much. Ling Yan probably felt strange. Why did you bring this up all of a sudden?

Sang Zijin didn't speak, and all kinds of distracting thoughts filled his mind, but he heard the other party say casually: Fang Jialing was going to return to China to develop in the year your sister died, but he didn't come back ... It's a pity, old classmate, he has to Knowing the sad news of your sister, it was hard to accept at that time.

Sang Zijin hung up the phone in a daze, feeling hot and cold all over his body. After a long time, the phone rang again, but it was the voice of Xiao Zhiyuan who hadn't answered his call for three days.

Are you free this afternoon? His voice was normal. Let's talk.

Okay, where are you going? I just have something to ask you. Sang Zijin managed to calm himself down.

I'll come home and find you. He asked casually, Have you eaten yet?

No ...

Then just wait, I'll take it back.

The city is still being scorched by the high temperature. From the moment the car enters the corridor, you can still feel the discomfort caused by the temperature difference. Xiao Zhiyuan opened the door and went in. The room was eerily quiet, except for the humming sound of the central air conditioner.

Without Le Leman running around, and without Sang Zijin's soft words, this apartment seems to no longer have the warmth and vitality of the past. As soon as Xiao Zhiyuan put the food on the table, he saw Sang Zijin coming out of the bedroom.

I haven't seen her for three days, and she has lost a lot of weight, her complexion is not good, there are two black and blue spots under her eyes, obviously she hasn't slept well. She looked up at him, hesitated to speak. Xiao Zhiyuan felt as if his heart had been twitched, very slightly. But he knew it — it was a definite pain. After a pause, he said nonchalantly, Let's eat first.

He held a freshly opened can of beer in his hand, many fine cold water droplets condensed on the side of the can, the coolness felt from the palm of his hand to the bottom of his heart, but he just felt hot, he drank the wine in a few sips, and then faced the Sang Zijin sat down. Seeing her eating in small bites, Xiao Zhiyuan could clearly sense that she had no appetite.

After only taking a few bites, she looked up and smiled at him, I'm a little cold. Then she walked to the wall and adjusted the room temperature.

How did you do it? After sitting down again, Sang Zijin pushed the food away, looked directly at him and asked, Fang Jialing has no reason to give up the opportunity to fight you in Donglin like this.

Xiao Zhiyuan seemed to have guessed that she would ask this question, and said calmly: I made a deal with him. He transferred all the shares in Donglin to me and gave Shangwei a second round of competition. As for the final Who gets Chang Hua depends on the result of the bidding — he is not at a disadvantage.

What can you give him? Sang Zijin held her breath, but her heart was beating faster and faster. The uneasiness almost spilled out of her blood, making it hard for her to breathe.

Xiao Zhiyuan's eyes were as dark as an abyss, he paused every word, A daughter.

The last trace of blood faded from her face, Sang Zijin didn't realize that she had stood up, but just stared at the man in front of her, the answer was actually ups and downs in her heart, but she just didn't want to believe it, with her last hope , asked hoarsely, Who?

Lele.

In the deepest and darkest place in my heart, the little flame that was always burning was finally extinguished by a light sigh.

The world has changed from colorful to black and white. Sang Zijin sat down blankly and murmured: Lele ... Lele is your daughter.

Xiao Zhiyuan also lowered his gaze slightly, his long eyelashes concealed his turbulent emotions, and only said: She is the daughter of your sister and Fang Jialing.

Suddenly, Sang Zijin felt that he was so ridiculous.

In this world, what is real? What is fake?

If Lele is really her sister and Fang Jialing's daughter, then what is she? What is Xiao Zhiyuan?

I don't understand. She was a little numb and asked with difficulty, Why ... you keep hiding it from me like this?

Xiao Zhiyuan's explanation was extremely calm, On the one hand, it's because of you; on the other hand, it's because of Fang Jialing.

From the beginning, I used Lele to keep you by my side. If I said she was not my daughter, you would leave me without hesitation. Besides, against Fang Jialing, Lele is my last bargaining chip.

When she heard the last sentence, Sang Zijin felt that her ears were buzzing, and the figure she looked out was a little illusory. She stood up without hesitation, and slapped her face with all her strength.

There was a crisp snap.

The force of the shock made her palm numb, and she lost consciousness instantly. Sang Zijin looked at the man who refused to give way, This is your real reason, isn't it?

He looked back at her motionlessly, but his voice was still piercing, Sang Zijin, didn't I remind you that day? If you hadn't revealed the news to Fang Jialing, we wouldn't have come this far.

    What he said was right ... not at all ... Sang Zijin took a step back and reached out to hold the table, yes, who is to blame?

Blame Xiao Zhiyuan's city mansion, or his cruelty?

No ... no ... I didn't have to go that far.

Only blame her own, pretending to be smart.

She always thought that she could really escape this time, but in fact she was blinded by herself. She has been stumbling in this cruel world, but she survived only by relying on the pity of others.

She raised her head again, trying to hold back the tears that were about to fall, So, what about Lele?

Fang Jialing picked her up. Xiao Zhiyuan's turmoil in the depths of his eye sockets disappeared for a moment, Fang Jialing will take good care of her. Otherwise - he won't agree to this deal.

But Xiao Zhiyuan, she ... is also your daughter. Sang Zijin blinked, and finally something couldn't catch it anymore, and it fell down and slid hot on the skin, You just send her away like this . Gone ... these four years ... do you have no feelings for each other? "

He fixedly looked back at her, as if he heard something that couldn't be more funny, the corners of his lips curled up, Yeah, four years, such a long time ... have you given me affection?

That cold smile was like a sharpened ice pick, when it was stabbed lightly, blood would ooze out and stain the eyes red. Sang Zijin looked at his blurred outline and asked softly, So ... can I still see Lele?

Let's talk about it in a few years. Xiao Zhiyuan said lightly, The Fang Family Department hopes that too many people will know about this matter, and will send Lele out for a few years. He took a few steps forward, squatted down, and gently Gently wiped away Sang Zijin's tears, but her voice was still not warm, Lele is not yours and mine, I want to open it up.

Think about it ... How can she think about it?

Xiao Zhiyuan had already left, and Sang Zijin was leaning on the sofa, but he was still thinking about this sentence.

In four years, from the blow of betrayal to the death of her sister, it was Lele who brought her back to life. All her hopes are on that little girl ... She wants to watch her daughter go to school, she wants to attend her daughter's parent meeting, she wants to watch her daughter fall in love, she wants to send her daughter to study abroad, she wants to watch marrying her daughter ...

But now, Lele's life may never have her again.

    Or maybe, in another two years, when Lele sees herself, she won't rush up to call her Mommy affectionately ...

No! Sang Zijin sat up in a half-dream and half-awake state, frantically fumbled for the phone, and then dialed Fang Jialing's number.

Sorry, the phone you dialed is off ...

She hangs up dejectedly, thinks about it, and then dials her ex-colleague Elle .

He picked it up quickly, with a hint of anxiety in his voice, Mrs. Xiao, are you thinking of your old friend now?

Sang Zijin didn't have time to chat with her, so he just said in a low voice, Is Mr. Fang there?

Mr. Fang hasn't been at work for the past few days. Elle heard something strange, What's wrong with you? Is there anything you can do with Mr. Fang? I'll leave a message for him.

Sang Zijin didn't know what he said, so he hung up the phone in a hurry. She sat up, and happened to see a photo of Lele when she was two years old in the photo frame at hand: At that time, her hair was still sparse, and she was always worried about it, but she didn't expect that the little guy's hair would change after half a year. It was so dark ... in this room, every corner ... every bit of my daughter was hidden. She looked around and suddenly felt out of breath.

Xiao Zhiyuan received a call from his father two days later. The old man gasped, as if he was offended by something, and said directly: Xiao Zhiyuan, you go home! Now!

He more or less guessed what was the matter, closed his eyes tiredly, knocked on the back of the driver's seat, Go to the old man.

As soon as I arrived at the door, I saw Aunt Wang cleaning