After the real daughter was reborn, the girl who traveled through the book was cannon fodder

It was midday, the blazing sun pouring its rays unreservedly across the earth. The deep blue glass curtain walls on either side of the building, caught in the direct sunlight, shimmered with a captivating brilliance, reflecting a dazzling light that forced pedestrians on the surrounding streets to squint. The four bustling streets were bustling with people, and the wide streets were filled with a constant stream of vehicles.

On the main street in front of this commercial building, a silver-gray streamlined sports car sped past like a flash of lightning. The beautiful and handsome car made a clean turn near the building, then turned around and sped towards the entrance to the underground parking lot at one end of the building.

The sports car slowly slowed down and finally came to a steady stop. Su Jingmo calmly got out of the car. As he closed the door, a pleasant ringtone suddenly rang out. This sudden interruption made Su Jingmo silently answer the phone and asked in a low voice, "What happened?"

"Mr. Su." The assistant on the other end of the line, holding the phone, voice filled with obvious shock, "Mr. Su, I've carefully investigated the source of Jiang Baizhi's paintings. It turns out that one day two years ago, she suddenly sent someone to my wife's former residence and took the paintings away. But what's incredible is that we've tried every possible means, but we can't find out why she knew my wife's residence, nor do we understand how she knew there were paintings there."

"Can't you find any reason? Are you sure she sent someone directly to get the painting?" Su Jingmo asked with a frown.

"Yes, Mr. Su. We really investigated for a long time, but this incident happened very suddenly without any warning." said the assistant.

"Okay, keep investigating. We must get to the bottom of the truth... By the way, check out the things that the Jiang and Zhao families did behind the scenes, organize them, and put them online!" Su Jingmo ordered in a firm tone.

"Yes! President Su!" the assistant replied, "President Su, actually...actually, there's one more thing I need to report to you about. It's about...my wife."

"What's wrong? If you have something to say, just say it now, don't hesitate!" There was a hint of anxiety and worry in Su Jingmo's voice.

"That's right. During our in-depth investigation, we discovered that although Jiang Baizhi sent people to take away those paintings two years ago, they were actually put there by his wife four years ago. And after our appraisal, these paintings should be copies of his wife's works, not the original works she displayed to the public five years ago..." The assistant said in a puzzled tone.

"So that's how it is." Su Jingmo nodded slightly and fell into deep thought. "Okay then, let's focus on investigating Jiang Baizhi regarding the painting, and don't worry about the madam anymore." After thinking for a moment, Su Jingmo solemnly instructed.

"Yes!" the assistant replied, his voice full of determination. He understood his next task and direction.

After hanging up the phone, Su Jingmo's heart lingered, his mind replaying the assistant's words. He knew full well that what Qu Qingdai had been hiding from him was likely inextricably linked to the Jiang family. However, he had never imagined she had been planning this four years earlier. No! Perhaps even earlier, when she was still a student, with no connection to the Jiang family at all. How could she have foreseen the future entanglement between her and the Jiang family?

At this moment, Su Jingmo felt as if he were shrouded in a fog, everything before him shrouded in an impenetrable veil. He tried to find the truth, but found it elusive. Everything was shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. He understood that everything that had happened until now was a difficult puzzle, and the answer to this mystery would likely only be revealed by Qu Qingdai herself.

Su Jingmo shook his head, trying to drive these chaotic thoughts out of his mind. Then, with firm steps, he walked out of the underground parking lot and began a busy and fulfilling day of work.

*

In the Zhao family's living room, the Zhao family and Jiang Baizhi could only helplessly wait for the police to arrive and drive the reporters away. In this awkward situation, they all looked utterly embarrassed. The Zhao family watched Jiang Baizhi helplessly. Except for Zhao Guangbai, everyone else, even Jiang Baizhi's good sister Zhao Chenxiang, felt a surge of anger in their hearts.

Father Zhao looked at Zhao Guangbai with a gloomy expression and said sternly, "Guangbai, you now have only two choices. First, you must sever all ties with Jiang Baizhi. From now on, you will be separated, like a bridge to a bridge, a road to a road, and there will be no further contact. Second, you take her away from here. From now on, you are no longer a member of our Zhao family, and we will have nothing to do with you!"

Zhao Guangbai's face was filled with pain and struggle after hearing his father's words. He looked at Jiang Baizhi, then at his father, his heart full of contradictions and entanglements. Jiang Baizhi bit her lip tightly, her eyes revealing a hint of resentment and unwillingness.

At that moment, the police finally arrived and dispersed the reporters. The Zhao family finally breathed a sigh of relief, but the atmosphere remained tense. Zhao Guangbai stood there, silent for a long time, a fierce ideological struggle brewing within him.

After a while, Zhao Guangbai raised his head, looked at his father, and said in a low voice: "Father, I can't break off my relationship with Bai Zhi. I... I love her."

Upon hearing this, Zhao's father was so angry that his face turned blue. He pointed at Zhao Guangbai and angrily scolded him, "You unfilial son! You even gave up your family for this woman!"

Jiang Baizhi also stepped forward, took Zhao Guangbai's hand, and said, "Uncle, Guangbai and I are truly in love. Please help us. He is your biological son. How could you bear to drive him away?"

Father Zhao looked at Jiang Baizhi angrily and said, "You don't have to be hypocritical. Zhao Guangbai has two conditions. You must make a choice today!"

The situation reached a stalemate, and other members of the Zhao family tried to persuade Zhao Guangbai, but he still stood firmly beside Jiang Baizhi.

Finally, Zhao's father sighed helplessly and said, "Forget it, since you are so stubborn, just take her away. From now on, our Zhao family will have nothing to do with you!" After that, Zhao's father turned and walked into the inner room, leaving the Zhao family and Zhao Guangbai and Jiang Baizhi standing there, looking at each other.

Under the gaze of everyone, Zhao Guangbai and Jiang Baizhi resolutely left the Zhao family.

After leaving the Zhao family, Jiang Baizhi and Zhao Guangbai arrived at a quiet and secluded teahouse. In this small space, Zhao Guangbai held Jiang Baizhi tightly in his arms, as if she was his only support at the moment. He knew that although he had lost everything, he still had Jiang Baizhi. He also firmly believed that with his extraordinary business acumen, he would be able to make a comeback and own his own business, and would never let himself be left with nothing.

Zhao Guangbai was so excited at the moment that he could hardly contain himself. He said to Jiang Baizhi affectionately, "Xiaozhi, let's get married! Then we can start a business together and rise again, making those who once looked down on us regret their actions!"

Zhao Guangbai's sudden words shocked Jiang Baizhi's heart. She stretched out her hand with a slight tremor, and gently hugged Zhao Guangbai, the man who could give her the future. She knew in her heart that it would not be easy for her and Zhao Guangbai to make a comeback. In fact, she had already prepared herself mentally as early as the moment they stepped out of the Zhao family. However, her face still maintained that reserved and gentle expression, and her voice was still unhurried, full of comforting tenderness and that considerate tenderness. She said slowly: "Guangbai, although you left the Zhao family, you still have me and the Jiang family. The Jiangjia Group can be handed over to you!"

"What? Xiaozhi, are you talking about the Jiang family? Jiang Group?" Zhao Guangbai widened his eyes, his face full of surprise, and asked in disbelief.

"Yes, that's right, Guangbai." Jiang Baizhi nodded and looked at Zhao Guangbai with a firm look, "Take over the Jiang family. The Zhao family is the property of your closest relatives, and we have let it go. But the Jiang family is different, they have no substantial relationship with me, and I am not the real blood of the Jiang family. Now the shares of the Jiang family group are falling and have gone downhill. Only you have the ability to save it, and it is legitimate for you to take it over. What's more, after we get married, there will be no distinction between you and me." Jiang Baizhi said, with a calculating glint in his eyes.

"But, that is your adoptive parents' group after all. Isn't it inappropriate to do this..." Zhao Guangbai frowned, a hesitant look on his face.

"It's nothing." Jiang Baizhi waved her hand, thinking that they were the ones who were unkind enough to send me abroad first. If that was the case, then don't blame me for being unfair. She persuaded them, "Didn't we say that after we get married, we'll still be a family. We'll just take good care of them then."

"What you said makes some sense. I agree." Zhao Guangbai nodded, thinking to himself that the Zhao family would never really expel him. After all, he was their only son. With both the Zhao and Jiang families in their hands, the bigwigs in Beijing would probably be more respectful to him. Looking up at Jiang Baizhi, Zhao Guangbai said, "Xiaozhi, what should we do now? Tell me your plan!"

"Guangbai, for the time being, you should stay in my apartment outside and study the Jiang family's stock market carefully, and think of ways to save the Jiang family group. I will find a way to sneak into the group and get the relevant information, and then we..." Jiang Baizhi spoke about the next plan in an orderly manner.

In a dim corner, Jiang Baizhi and Zhao Guangbai were whispering about their secret plan to seize power. They thought they were doing it in secret, but they were completely unaware that someone was sitting quietly behind a large green plant not far away, silently recording their every move with special equipment.

In the quiet of the night, a rapid phone ring rang out like a ghost. Zhu Sha, still sleepy, picked up the phone lazily. Before he could see who was calling, he couldn't help but yell into the phone: "Who is it! In the middle of the night! Are you sick?"

"Zhu, Sister Zhusha...it's me, Chuan Gu!" A weak voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Kawatani! It's you! Do you know what time it is? You'd better be busy! Otherwise, you'll be in trouble!"

Zhusha's roar was so powerful that it almost deafened Chuan Gu. He swallowed in fear and quickly poured out everything he wanted to say.

After hearing what Kawatani said, the other end of the phone fell into a long silence. After a long while, Zhu Sha's voice, which had finally returned to normal, came again: "Kawatani, are you telling the truth?"

"Really, really! How could I have the guts to lie to Sister Zhusha?"

"Okay, I'll go to the company right away. Kawatani, you've done a great job. I'll definitely give you a raise when I get back. Now go and inform the others that they'll be working overtime tonight."

"Sister Zhusha, you want me to notify the others?"

"If you weren't the one to notify them, do you think I should be the one to do it?"

"I see."

A while later, Zhu Sha rushed to the company. As soon as she opened the door, she saw a group of people waiting for her with burning eyes. Zhu Sha raised an eyebrow, crossed her arms, and stood by the door. Then, raising her voice slightly, she said, "Chuan Gu, where is the thing you were talking about?"

"Here it is!" As soon as Chuan Gu heard Zhu Sha's voice, he trotted to Zhu Sha, bent down, and presented it respectfully.

After receiving the information, Zhu Sha focused all her attention on the photo in her hand. She had to admit that Kawaguchi's technique was indeed quite good. The angle of the shot captured the expressions between Jiang Baizhi and Zhao Guangbai with such depth and complexity, full of storytelling and provocative elements.

Zhu Sha then pressed the play button, and the conversation between Jiang Baizhi and Zhao Guangbai came out of the recorder. All their calculations were recorded clearly, and every word was clearly audible.

After hearing this, everyone was shocked by Jiang Baizhi's viciousness and couldn't help but take a deep breath. They really couldn't imagine that the daughter who was raised by the Jiang family parents was spoiled, even though she was not their biological daughter, the Jiang family parents treated her better than their own children, and yet this ungrateful person actually wanted to take away her adoptive parents' group. His mind was truly vicious!

"Alright!" Zhu Sha raised the photo and recorder high in the air, then waved them vigorously, issuing an order that baffled everyone. "Contact all the newspapers, publishing houses, mass media outlets, and other channels you can reach. Tell them we have some exclusive news, and anyone interested can come join in the fun!"

Upon hearing this order, someone in the crowd immediately raised a puzzled question: "Sister Zhusha, this is clearly exclusive news that Chuan Gu painstakingly filmed. Why are you sharing it with others? Look, this is such sensational news! The adopted daughter is colluding with outsiders to seize power. This is so exciting! Can't we just release it ourselves?"

"How could we possibly keep this news so big on our own? Of course, we have to pull off a grand, eye-popping move that'll shock the entire city!" Zhu Sha said slowly, her eyes gleaming with a shrewd starlight. A tall tree attracts the wind. This is incredibly significant news! If they kept it to themselves, they'd likely be crushed to the ground by their envious peers within a day or two, leaving them powerless to resist, perhaps even completely wiped out.

But if everyone shares this news, it will become more and more popular. In this way, not only can you make money, but you won't offend anyone, and you can also win a good reputation and give face to your peers. It can be said that you can kill two birds with one stone. Why not do it?

"Why, do you have any different opinions?" Zhu Sha smiled amiably at everyone. Seeing Zhu Sha smiling so affably, no one dared to ask any more questions. Instead, they scattered like birds and beasts, quickly returning to their respective workstations and beginning a new round of busy work.

For a while, telephones rang frequently throughout the publishing house.

Zhu Sha watched the busy crowd, her thoughts suddenly drifting to Qu Qingdai. She picked up the phone, but her eyes were fixed on the dark night outside the window. She tapped her head lightly with one hand, secretly regretting, "I forgot! It's the middle of the night now. I can't disturb someone's sweet sleep."