No reconciliation, no forgiveness! Mr. Pei leaves with nothing.

"I was wrong, I was really wrong, I will never doubt it again."

"Pei Zhan...you bastard."

"I really don't want it anymore..."

Once in bed, Jiang Hua had all her control taken away; her hands, which were reaching forward, were restrained behind her waist…

By the end of the game, I was drenched in sweat.

Then, again and again…

He begged for mercy countless times.

The soundproofing in the president's private rest room was excellent. Jiang Hua cried and begged for mercy. She had never been so intense before. Several times she felt like she had died and come back to life. By the time it was over, Jiang Hua was completely exhausted. There were no spare clothes for Jiang Hua in the rest room. After cleaning her up, they let her wear their own black shirt for the time being. The hem of the shirt just covered her buttocks.

The hickeys on his arm were clearly visible.

From the time it ended until now, senior leaders in the conference room have been waiting for nearly an hour.

Just as all the high-ranking officials were curiously discussing the matter, the man with one hand in his pocket finally arrived late.

Pei Zhan pulled out a chair, sat down, and crossed his long legs. "The meeting begins."

Seeing President Pei looking so spirited and energetic, Zuo Xiangnan knew exactly what had happened. To cover up her embarrassment, Zuo Xiangnan pretended not to know anything.

The meeting lasted for more than three hours, including reports and summaries…

Zuo Xiangnan was responsible for compiling the meeting minutes. As he left the meeting room, he was reporting on the upcoming schedule.

Pei Zhan: "I've turned down all the social engagements from now on."

Upon entering the president's office, Pei Zhan sat down at his desk, and Zuo Xiangnan handed him a draft indictment. "When Jiang's Group collaborated with Di Da Studio, there were already suspicions that Xue Ruyao used jewelry raw materials purchased from Jiang's Group at low prices, and then sold them to other clients at three times the price for jewelry repair, profiting from the price difference."

"also…"

Pei Zhan lowered his head and opened the documents, saying without even looking up, "You don't need to report the lawsuit to me. Just tell her whether to continue the lawsuit for compensation or what to do is entirely up to her."

"No matter how many people are involved, find out the truth for me."

Zuo Xiangnan knew very well that Song Qingran was definitely involved and could not escape responsibility.

Zuo Xiangnan nodded: "Yes, President."

Zuo Xiangnan glanced at the closed door of the lounge and reported, "Miss Zhou Xu's ashes have been buried as you instructed."

Pei Zhan paused as he signed, leaving a small ink dot at the end of his signature: "Hmm." It was just a faint response, devoid of much emotion.

When Jiang Hua woke up, it was almost four o'clock in the afternoon. Looking at the clothes she was wearing, she knew who had changed her. The clothes on the bedside table were new clothes that the front desk had just bought according to Jiang Hua's size, and they were all the latest styles.

After changing her clothes and going outside, Pei Zhan was still on the phone. He noticed the light footsteps approaching from behind and saw her through the large floor-length mirror. Pei Zhan pretended not to notice, and Jiang Hua reached out and hugged him from behind. Even with her interference, it didn't affect him.

Pei Zhan pulled the person behind him over, and the two hugged face to face. Pei Zhan chatted for a few words and then hung up the phone.

Jiang Hua's first words were, "I'm hungry."

Pei Zhan: "Xiang Nan will be here soon."

"Have some fruit first, to tide you over."

Jiang Hua was carried to sit down in front of the leather sofa. Pei Zhan took an orange and peeled it for her. She liked to eat it, but she found it troublesome and rarely did it herself. In Yulong Bay, Xu Ma would cut and peel it and feed it to her. Jiang Hua didn't like it because she found it troublesome, the juice made her hands dirty, and she had to wash them.

After peeling the skin, Pei Zhan fed her, and Jiang Hua lay down on his lap. "What about the compensation you mentioned?"

Pei Zhan: "When I went to the school, the company's finance department reported the unusual situation during this period to Xiang Nan. The investigation revealed that the people at the jewelry repair studio purchased raw jewelry from Jiang's at the lowest price and then sold it to customers as repair materials at three times the price through other means. They bypassed the company's purchasing channels and made a profit from the price difference. According to the contract, this constitutes a breach of contract, and Jiang's is currently suing them, demanding compensation for breach of contract."

So that's how it is. No wonder Xue Ruyao looked down on others and thought she was superior. I never expected her to have such a mind and do such a thing. Thinking about it... she must have made a lot of money in the middle.

Given the capabilities of the Jiang Group's legal department, it wouldn't be difficult to put those people in jail for life.

From the angle of Jiang Hua's lying position, she looked at him... her eyes held a hint of inquiry. Noticing her silence, Pei Zhan looked down and, seeing that she had finished eating, fed her another orange. "Why are you looking at me like that?"

What else could it be that he doesn't know in his heart?

Jiang Hua's paranoia is not something that can be cured overnight. Pei Zhan was able to turn a blind eye when Song Qingran was beaten, so this time... As a manager, Song Qingran failed to fulfill her responsibilities, and she cannot shirk her duties. If she has to take responsibility, then she will go to jail.

Song Qingran has received Pei Zhan's care and affection for so many years...

It's no exaggeration to say that Pei Zhan personally nurtured Song Qingran overnight. Jiang Hua didn't quite believe that Pei Zhan could just stand by and watch her go to jail.

Previously, Jiang had caused chaos and unrest because of her alone.

Not to mention, Pei Zhan was standing right next to her at the time.

Can he really abandon the girl he raised with his own hands?

Thinking of this, Jiang Hua was also struggling, because most of the time, she was tormented by the back-and-forth between trusting and distrusting Pei Zhan.

They already had enough conflicts because of Song Qingran, and now... if she drags Song Qingran into it again, the fight will only go on endlessly.

Is Song Qingran in jail?

If she really goes to jail, then everything will be completely different, deviating from all the paths of her past life.

Pei Zhan probably sensed what she was thinking.

“If Mrs. Pei doesn’t trust you, you can keep an eye on her.”

Some things lose their meaning if they are said too plainly.

"Supervision? She has plenty of guardians around her. No matter what happens to her, someone will always appear out of nowhere to rescue her. Once or twice is fine, but after a while..."

"There's nothing to expect."

Song Qingran going to jail? That's impossible.

Even without Pei Zhan, Song Qingran still has the Bai family and Lu Yuanzhou by her side... she has plenty of people to protect her.

Zuo Xiangnan brought over the food. Pei Zhan finished the remaining oranges and ate with her while listening to Zuo Xiangnan's report: "The damaged equipment and tools... we've already demanded compensation from those people. Now the police station mainly wants to repay a small portion. Those farmers were all swindled out of their savings by Xue Ruyao, and they have almost no savings left. They even borrowed their train tickets to come to the capital. The purpose of today's visit is to get them to repay this money. Now the tax bureau, including... other relevant departments, are investigating the flow of these funds. If... the situation is confirmed, it's probably... indefinite, unless they can raise a large sum of money in a short time to repay these debts, including... Jiang's losses."

"In order to avoid any negative impact, the school is doing its best to suppress this matter."

"Now they only have two options: one is to fully compensate for everything, including the breach of contract penalty to Jiang's family, and the other is... wait until the lawsuit takes effect and send them to jail."

Pei Zhan heard everything they said clearly, but didn't say a word.

"The funds involved in Gao Da's alleged breach of contract, including penalties, total exceed 230 million..."

What concept?

Even if those people worked for the Jiang family, it would take them at least two hundred years to repay these debts.

"The other side also hired a lawyer, Lu Yuanzhou, but he only pleaded not guilty for Song Qingran."

"Because Song Qingran really knew nothing about the cause of all these things, she had previously resigned from her positions as the head of the association and the studio. The school had made backups of all the application procedures, and there were also testimonies that Song Qingran did not participate in these matters. If it can be proven that Song Qingran wrote her resignation application before the incident occurred, she can indeed apply for a not guilty plea."

"The school is just trying its best to suppress this matter and reduce its impact on the school. Other than that, they haven't taken any major actions."

Jiang Hua ate the sweet and sour pork, chewing slowly and carefully, listening to their conversation. "How do you know that Song Qingran didn't actually know before choosing to apply for withdrawal from the association and then pretend not to know?"

Upon hearing Jiang Hua's words, Zuo Xiangnan suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, and even felt a tingling sensation on his scalp from shock. This keen perception was something Zuo Xiangnan could never have imagined. If Song Qingran really knew and chose to withdraw in advance, it would be terrifying to think about.

Even if Xue Ruyao and another person were the masterminds, raising funds to purchase large quantities of Jiang's jewelry and then reselling it at a high price, profiting from such a collaboration...

They had discussed and admitted their intention to keep it a secret from Song Qingran, but Song Qingran overheard them. Instead of trying to dissuade them, she chose to ignore it, which led to the current situation.

And she was able to escape unscathed at that moment…

She was like a calm bystander, watching a farce unfold before her eyes.

Just when things seemed to have spiraled out of control, Song Qingran cleverly chose to withdraw completely, as if it had nothing to do with her. She was like a master chess player, skillfully setting up her moves on the board, each step perfectly timed, leaving everyone caught off guard.

Isn't this kind of person a little too terrifying?

It's because Song Qingran has always given the impression of being innocent and naive. Her sweet and harmless face evokes feelings of tenderness and affection. Her personality is also very gentle; she speaks softly and never argues with anyone. In Zuo Xiangnan's mind, she's just an innocent little girl, how could she possibly be a scheming person!

But now, all of this has been shattered by Jiang Hua's words. Zuo Xiangnan seemed to see a completely unfamiliar Song Qingran, a complex soul hidden beneath a sweet and innocent exterior.

Watching his friend walk step by step into a bottomless abyss, sinking deeper and deeper, unable to extricate himself.

Song Qingran, whom he once considered the most innocent person, chose to ignore all of this and watch coldly from the sidelines.

What exactly is her purpose in doing this?

"You're asking me? How would I know? I'm not Song Qingran, don't you think, Mr. Pei?"

Pei Zhan rolled up his sleeves, revealing half of his strong arm with scars that hadn't fully healed, and peeled a shrimp in his hand. "What Miss Jiang said makes no sense. People's hearts are unpredictable. What Song Qingran thinks is not important. Everyone has the right to defend themselves. If they want to be innocent, then let's see how capable Lu Yuanzhou is."

"What do you think of the shrimp today?" He changed the subject again.

"Mrs?"

The word "Madam" made Jiang Hua feel extremely uncomfortable; Pei Zhan had never called her that before.

Jiang Hua turned her face away, refusing to look at him. "Disgusting," she said, but felt a strange burning sensation behind her ears, a kind of uncomfortable feeling of her heart pounding.

It was snowing heavily outside, and Jiang Hua was too lazy to take a car back at this time. Anyway, she would just be alone in Jinsha Shallow Bay, watching boring TV... Regarding the restoration of Yuehua, Pei Zhan was asking people to find suitable jewelry to replace it. It was impossible to get an exact replica of Yuehua.

As a result, Jiang Hua could only lie on the sofa and read a book. The sofa faced the floor-to-ceiling window. Jiang's senior executives would come to Pei Zhan's office to report on their work from time to time. No one noticed Jiang Hua's presence.

As time passed, the windows outside quickly darkened.

Pei Zhan answered a call from Yulong Bay.

Jiang Weiguo: "Huahua, I'm relieved to have you here. It's getting late, take Huahua home to rest early, don't put too much pressure on yourself."

Pei Zhan glanced to the side and saw that Jiang Hua was already asleep. A fair, delicate foot was visible on the sofa armrest, and the blanket covering her had fallen to the floor. "Yes, I will, Chairman Jiang."

Pei Zhan stepped forward, bent down to pick up the book from the ground, and gently placed it behind her head, letting her lean against his lap...

I stroked her hair and looked at her peaceful, sleeping face.

All of this... is just right for him.

...

In a mental hospital far away overseas, Zhou Yan looked at her mother, who was tied to the hospital bed and was delirious. Her eyes were filled with almost frantic excitement. Her mother was in a daze and kept muttering, "A-Xu".

"Mom...do you know that!"

"Brother, you're actually the heir to the Huo family."

"This is a shocking secret I learned from someone else. My brother stayed in the Jiang family to avenge A-Xu and to bankrupt the Jiang family. The current Jiang family... although it has the surname Jiang, it has long been under my brother's control."

"As long as we go back... we won't have to depend on anyone, we can have whatever we want, and we won't be afraid of even ten Jiang families!"

"From now on...we can have whatever we want!"

"But why won't my brother tell us his true identity?"

Having gone through all of this, Zhou Yan's heart seemed to be twisted, and even the smile on her face, under the sunlight, exuded a chilling coldness...