Depressed wife runs with the ball

Chu Yue knew that his senior brother had been living a life of luxury, so it would be difficult for him to accept such a family change. "Besides, you don't believe your father is that kind of person."

"Yueyue, don't worry, the firm won't change because of this." He was lying on the hospital bed and hadn't slept well for several days.

"Brother, it will cost you a lot of money to gather information, right? The firm may be your only way to survive in the future, so you really need to protect it. I can agree to go to Xinghui for three years, and then return to Qucho after three years, as long as you keep Qucho going during these three years."

"Aunt Ji only has you as her only son now. No matter what your uncle does, you must cheer up during this period."

Accidents occur at every stage of life. Chu Yue has understood since childhood that the effect of others' persuasion is minimal, and he can only understand the current situation himself.

"Yueyue, it would be difficult for the firm to survive just by Uncle Jia and I. Your design drafts have played an indispensable role in the firm's current reputation." Ji Yan has also been thinking about whether there is any way to save the firm.

"Brother, listen to me. Acquiring the firm is just an excuse. I'm the one Zhou Xingzhi is looking for. Whether he acquires Qucho or not, I'm definitely part of his plan. Once I join Xinghui, I'll adapt to the situation."

"Su Ying has had some family issues lately. She didn't tell you because she probably thought you were worried lately. Just think of it as me begging you to cheer up. For Xinxin, for Su Ying, for Qucho, and most importantly, for yourself."

Chu Yue rarely gives such earnest advice to others, partly because he is young, and partly because he doesn't like to communicate too much with others.

"Yueyue, give me some time. There will always be a way to solve the problem... There is no need to take risks yourself. What's more, these things might have been caused by Zhou Xingzhi. If you do this..." Ji Yan found it difficult to accept such a change.

"It's you who has to give me time, Senior Brother. For you and Su Ying, I can take this risk, as long as you both cheer up."

Ji Yan couldn't think of a better solution at the moment.

After Xu Yuanxin finished the formalities, she returned to the ward to pack her things. Chu Yue looked at her, wanting to say something but ultimately didn't.

After leaving Ji Yan, she ran to another hospital and found Su Ying's mother's ward.

Su Ying was taking care of her and felt a little guilty when she saw her coming. Chu Yue greeted her mother with a fruit basket.

Seeing that it was almost time, she gestured for Su Ying to come out with her bag, and said to her as they walked: "When is the surgery for Auntie? Take this money to pay for the surgery. Lao Ji will be discharged from the hospital today, and Xinxin will be with him, so don't worry."

"Yueyue... I can't take this money. I shouldn't have taken the money from your painting sales..." Su Ying felt really guilty.

"Yingying, I don't have many friends, and you're one of them. I'm glad my paintings can help. You've always been carefree, but right now, my aunt's illness is more important. I have some designs to finish this afternoon, so I have to rush back to the office. Keep the money."

Chu Yue thought that after so many years since graduation, if it weren’t for Ji Yan and Su Ying, it would have been difficult for her to have such a peaceful and independent life.

"Yuer..." Su Ying's eyes were filled with tears, and she didn't know how to thank her for a moment.

Chu Yue patted her shoulder and left.

After returning to the office, I rushed to finish the several projects on hand, and also explained to Huang Jianing and Uncle Jia many things to pay attention to in the bidding.

Uncle Jia noticed her abnormality and came over to ask her after get off work: "Xiaoyue, have you and Xiaoyan discussed it?"

"Uncle Jia, you should have heard about Uncle Ji's situation. Old Ji is worried about it, so I will handle the problems of the firm. Nothing will change."

Chu Yue still had a design draft to finish and didn't intend to continue explaining to him.

"Xiao Yue, have you agreed to any conditions from President Zhou? Let me tell you, although our firm needs Xinghui's performance, he can't force us to do anything. If it's really too much, we will..." Uncle Jia was indignant on her behalf.

"Uncle Jia, I did agree to some conditions from Zhou Xingzhi. It's just that he will let Qucho go after he joins Xinghui for three years. So, I may not be able to work with you in the future. As for Old Ji, I hope you can continue to support him."

After hearing this, Uncle Jia became even more worried. Three years would be a big loss for Qucho.

"Ji Yan is willing too?"

"Uncle Jia, it's not a question of whether he is willing or not. You watch him grow up and persuade him to be more open-minded." Speaking of this senior brother, she was still very worried. She used the pressure-sensitive pen in her hand to make a heavy stroke on the drawn picture, and the picture became a little messy.

"I understand, it's time for him to grow up." Uncle Jia had heard a little about Ji Yan's father and had also met Ji Yan's mother. She had aged a lot overnight.

While the two were still worrying, the receptionist came over and said that a few people were looking for Ji Yan, saying they were from Xinghui Investment Department.

Chu Yue asked Uncle Jia to deal with it first, and he went to ask Secretary Jiang what was going on.

After speaking to Secretary Jiang on the phone, he said that this was the normal work process. According to the original work plan, people from the Investment Department would contact Ji Yan for a second round of negotiations.

After hanging up the phone, Chu Yue also went to Ji Yan's office and sent these people away with Uncle Jia. A group of people in the office looked at these people and lowered their heads to discuss.

This is not a normal work process at all. It is clearly Zhou Xingzhi's way of forcing him to meet him.

She had no mood to deal with him, nor did she look for him. She just lowered her head and worked.

It was already past 11pm when I got back to Cuiyuan from work. I got out of the taxi and looked up at the sky. There was a star in the distance. Tomorrow should be a clear and crisp autumn day.

The security guard at the door greeted her warmly: "Miss Chu, you've been coming home very late recently."

"Uncle, why are you always on night shift lately?" Chu Yue also started chatting with him.

"If I wasn't on night shift, you wouldn't see your boyfriend who always waits for you to come back." The old man pointed across the street at Zhou Xingzhi who got out of the Maybach and walked across the road with his long legs.

Chu Yue's face suddenly darkened. She wanted to go upstairs quickly because she didn't want to see him.

He reached out and grabbed her wrist, calling her affectionately, "Yueyue."

Chu Yue stared at the hand he was holding and asked unhappily, "Mr. Zhou, what's the matter?"

"If you have something to say, let's talk about it when we get home." He seemed to be in a good mood. Even though she pushed his hand away, he still took the trouble to pull her wrist.

"Mr. Zhou, if you have anything to say, please talk downstairs. It's inconvenient to go upstairs."

Zhou Xingzhi glanced at the old man in the gate, leaned over and whispered in her ear, "I was wrong last time, this time we're talking about work seriously."

Chu Yue took a step back, looked at him suspiciously, and said, "After the work is handed over, I will find Secretary Jiang to handle the onboarding process. President Zhou doesn't need to rush me. And... please let Ji Yan go."

Zhou Xingzhi's eyes dimmed a little in the darkness. He went to work at Xinghui just to let him let that senior brother go!

Chu Yue walked out of the gate of the community and stood at the door with his hands in his pockets. He looked at the stars in the distance and said, "Mr. Zhou, you may not be able to understand what Qucho means to me. As a superior, you disdain the survival instinct of those below you. Your gaze and condescending look are like naked slaps in the face to me. You can easily drive those around me into a dead end."

Was he really so disgusting in her eyes? Was his affection for her an insult?

"Chu Yue, Ji Yan's father brought this upon himself, yet you think I forced him to do it?"

"Your Zhou family is the mastermind behind this. His father may have brought this upon himself, but the timing is too coincidental. Regardless of whether it's you or not, you're always standing from the perspective of someone in a higher position. To me, this is all exploitation and plunder."

Under the night sky, Chu Yue's eyes were clear. She knew all too well what these people were thinking. Shen Yaolin had pursued her relentlessly in college, just like Zhou Xingzhi was today.

"I'm protecting Qucho, but even more so, I'm protecting you."

Why didn't this girl understand? In her eyes, she was just a thug who'd raped a woman. Not only did she have no affection for him, but she also made him an unforgivable villain.

Chu Yue looked at the man in disbelief and couldn't help but spit at him. He warned him, "If you follow me like this again, I'll call the police and have you arrested!"