Chapter 83: Legs Are Finally Broken
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Xing Shu woke up at around 11 a.m.. When she saw the familiar ceiling, she hurriedly propped herself up. So last night was not a dream? Cheng Lang really did not go on a business trip and appeared at the police station? Was it for her?
Xing Shu got out of bed. The moment her feet touched the floor, she knelt down. The place where her feet had been cut was burning with pain. She held onto the bed and got up. When she saw the walking stick beside her, she knew that it was for her and hurriedly took it. There was no one outside the door. She walked to the study door with the walking stick clumsily. Cheng Lang was in a meeting inside. He seemed to be perpetually in meetings.
Xing Shu gently pushed open the door and was about to enter when she heard the voice of one of the company’s senior management emanating from the computer. “The document has been sent out. The 8120 and 2N protocols suggested by Director Xing Shu at the previous meeting have been added to the management system. The first draft has also been sent to your email.”
Cheng Lang did not say anything. His microphone was turned off. When he heard the sound at the door, he did not look up, as if he knew it was her. Xing Shu hitched forward. “Young Uncle, were you planning to go on a business trip to discuss the acquisition last night?”
“Yes.” Cheng Lang was still browsing through the emails. He replied after ascertaining there were no problems.
“Then why did Young Uncle come back? I can settle it.” Xing Shu put on a face of nonchalance as she sat down at the side.
Cheng Lang said, “Your so-called solution is to let the wound on your feet bleed non-stop?”
Xing Shu lowered her head and pressed down on her drumming heart. “I didn’t feel any pain at that time.” This was because she had to maintain her consciousness—she knew very well that the only person she could rely on was herself.
Xing Shu said, “Young Uncle, does last night’S incident count as getting your dander up over a woman?” Her eyelashes trembled like a butterfly flapping its wings, careful and soft.
Xing Shu in this state was too fragile; things that were too fragile could easily soften one’s heart. Cheng Lang tried his best to ignore the strange feeling in his heart. His gaze continued to fall on the computer screen. He ended the meeting after some further instructions to the senior management.
Getting my dander up over a woman?Cheng Lang’s mood had indeed fluctuated last night, but it had not reached the level of anger. Cheng Lang was about to answer when a servant informed that Nie Heng had arrived.
Xing Shu instantly realized why Nie Heng had come. She stood up with her walking stick and supported herself against the wall as she walked out. Cheng Lang’s expression darkened when he saw that she would rather support herself against the wall than on him. He strode out of the room and left Xing Shu behind.
Xing Shu did not notice Cheng Lang’s changes in mood. When she finally reached downstairs, Nie Heng was already drinking coffee. Seeing her like this, Nie Heng raised his eyebrows and chuckled. “Little Canary’s legs are finally broken?”
Xing Shu slowly sat down at the side. “Are you here for the Liu family?”
Nie Heng said, “That’s right. The Liu family’s Liu Chun did this. She is on good terms with Liu Xiangru. Xiangru called me and asked me to talk to Cheng Lang and you.”
Xing Shu lowered her head and looked at her toes. “But I heard that the Liu family is not the only one involved in this matter. The Feng family is also involved.” Last night, the police had made it very clear that the Feng family was also involved in this matter, but she had never offended the Liu and Feng families. How did she end up in their crosshairs?
Nie Heng leaned against the couch and nodded lackadaisically. “You should know her name, Feng Jian. She’s from the Feng family. I heard that she works for Cheng Corporation Group.”
Xing Shu had an epiphany. She had indeed felt Feng Jian’s hostility in the past two days, but she did not pay much attention to it. She had not spoken much to Feng Jian, so she had no inkling where this hatred stemmed from. “I’ve never interacted with them before. There should be a mastermind.
Nie Heng suddenly laughed. He glanced at Cheng Lang. who was quietly drinking coffee beside him. It seemed that Cheng Lang was letting Xing Shu take the lead in this matter.
Nie Heng said, “How would I know? In any case, I’m doing this for Liu Xiangru.” Xing Shu’s heart ached—not for herself, but for Nie Xi—when she heard his confident tone and how protective he was of Liu Xiangru.
“I’m very curious about what Ms. Liu Xiangru told you. This matter involves Cheng Corporation Group’s trade secrets. If I do not pursue the matter, I’ll have to bear all the responsibility. Hasn’t Ms. Liu thought about what would happen to me—the victim?” Xing Shu’s tone was indifferent. Even though she was questioning, she did not have any aggressive emotions..