Shen Ji nodded, "Understood, Madam."
There was another important reason for rescuing Jiang Zhi: she was my weapon against Su Ning'an.
This way, I wouldn't have to act on my own, lest I be targeted by the group surrounding Su Ning'an.
Safety is greatest in the dark.
I easily found Lu Shiyan. He was sitting on the porch, watching the snow. I couldn't tell what he was thinking, but he looked sickly, like a plant on its last legs, losing its vitality bit by bit.
When his indifferent eyes caught my eye, a glint of light shone in them.
He started to call me, but at my warning glare, he changed his words: "Auntie."
I looked around, making sure there were no cameras in this area.
My shoes were a little dirty, so I squatted down and wiped them with a tissue, then spoke a few words in a low voice. Lu Shiyan sighed softly, "I understand."
He clearly knew I was using him, and he had long since run out of options.
Whether it was to avenge me, to atone for his past sins, or to avenge himself, who was nearly killed by Su Ning'an, or for the Lu family,
He only had one path left to follow, no turning back.
I didn't spare him a glance and turned away. Even if someone saw me, it wouldn't arouse suspicion.
It's time to raise a scumbag for a thousand days and use him for a moment.
Who could have foreseen that the story would unfold like this?
Lu Shiyan, who had been toyed with by Su Ning'an, now automatically put on the leash and handed the other end to me.
In the final analysis, besides the pitiful me who was killed, Lu Shiyan wasn't much better off.
He could never escape his fate of being a dog.
As for Jiang Zhi, I don't know whether to call her courageous or just a bit out of her mind. Having already been tricked by Su Ning'an, she still hadn't realized how terrifying Su Ning'an was, and even dared to come to the Fu family to find Fu Xici.
The two of them hid under the wall, and Jiang Zhi complained to him, cursing at me profusely.
She was indeed Lin Hui's biological daughter; she was a bit love-struck.
Fu Xici clearly treated her as a backup, always able to coax her back with a few words. No man would cherish such a frivolous woman.
In my previous life, I was a vivid example.
A woman must always love herself first; only then will she be loved by others.
Amid her complaints, Fu Xici transferred her 500,000 yuan on the spot. Fortunately, it was a bit more generous than that guy.
Compared to Fu Xici's previous generosity at the auction, this was a small sum of money.
He wasn't stupid. The situation had changed. If Jiang Zhi fell out of favor, if he invested too much, he wouldn't even be able to recoup his original investment. He'd been so generous before because Jiang Zhi had benefited him so much over the past two years through Jiang Qing.
That's why Fu Xici was so willing to spend so much. If Jiang Zhi was no longer useful, he would definitely kick her out.
"Only half a million? That's so little, not even enough to buy me a dress!" Jiang Zhi complained with a pout.
"Zhi'er, dear. We spent so much money at the auction last time. I left the company and haven't even settled the bill yet. I'm short on cash lately. Don't worry. Uncle Jiang loves you so much. He'll restore your credit card once he calms down."
"That's true. How can I compare that slut Jiang Wanwan, who was once thrown out, to me? Xici, when are you going to break up with that bitch from the Su family?"
Fu Xici looked embarrassed. "Zhi'er, she's pregnant with my child now. Even if I wanted to, my family wouldn't let me. Don't worry, I'll make her leave after she gives birth. Anyway, We didn't get married, so what are you afraid of? This child was an accident, and I didn't intend it. But don't be impulsive and hire someone to kill again! I used all my connections and money to get you out this time."
Jiang Zhi put her arm around his neck. "I knew you helped me. That bitch Jiang Wanwan is still claiming credit. Su Ning'an is really lucky, it just so happened that her brother was driving the car."
Listening to their sweet talk, I couldn't help but sigh. It's a good thing they don't have children; otherwise, they'd be drooling over them.
They attributed Su Nanfeng's death to an accident, and they still haven't realized it. They're clearly a demon in disguise!
Speaking of which, wasn't I the same in my previous life? We always expected too much from others.
It's precisely this kind of thinking that has caused us great harm.
Girls, especially, must always assume the utmost malice when out in public. Don't be too kind and innocent. Once someone takes advantage of your kindness, you'll be the one hurt. Fu Xici soothed Jiang Zhi for a moment before parting ways with her. "Zhi'er, wait for me another year. I'll definitely marry you after that."
Jiang Zhi left, full of hope. She was just like her mother!
But upon emerging, Shen Ji led her into a bamboo forest.
The Fu family's elegant garden house boasted graceful plantings of plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum.
The bamboo forest was especially impressive, its emerald green leaves maintaining their upright, verdant form despite the wind and frost.
Amidst the falling snow, the white walls and black tiles formed a breathtakingly beautiful backdrop.
Just as Jiang Zhi was about to cross, she saw Su Ning'an throw himself headfirst into Lu Shiyan's arms.
My heart leaped into my throat, fearing this idiot might do something bad.
Thankfully, she wasn't that foolish. She pulled out her phone and filmed the scene.
Although she had previously known something about Su Ning'an and Lu Shiyan's relationship, she hadn't been aware of the child. Lu Shiyan suppressed his nausea and pulled Su Ning'an away.
"Brother, do you really not want me anymore?"
Su Ning'an looked so pitiful, tears welling up in his eyes. It was truly pathetic.
In the past, Lu Shiyan had always been susceptible to her tricks.
Lu Shiyan's face darkened. "Have some respect for yourself. I told you we were over a long time ago. Now you're about to marry Fu Xici. And don't call me that. We're not even related by blood. The Lu family kicked you out a long time ago."
"But you clearly know that what happened that night was Jiang Wanwan's plan."
"If you hadn't had evil intentions, would you have suffered the consequences? Okay, I don't want to know if you're doing well in the Fu family. I came to see you just for our child."
When Jiang Zhi heard this, she nearly cried out in excitement. She quickly covered her mouth with her hand to choke back the cry! Although I couldn't see Jiang Zhi's expression from my angle, I could tell from her slightly trembling shoulders how emotional she was at that moment. Lu Shiyan spoke a few more words to Su Ning'an. Seeing him leave, Jiang Zhi quickly put away her phone and ran away.
She had captured the most important moment!
Excited, she turned back the way she'd come, eager to tell Fu Xici the news.
In her excitement, she bumped into Shen Ji, who was in the corner.
I slowly emerged from the corner. "Sister, where are you going in such a hurry?"