Chapter 148: Digging through the memories

I attempted to kick him, but Xu Chuqiao spread my legs apart and stopped me from moving. It was a position that could easily be misinterpreted if another party were to see.

I calmed down and gasped, Please release me so I can explain to you. I cant run anyway.

Xu Chuqiao considered my suggestion and turned on the lights of the conference room. When the light was on, I closed my eyes because it was hard for my eyes to adjust. I vaguely saw someone rus.h.i.+ng in. Before I knew it, Xu Chuqiao was pulled off me and knocked down with a punch.

I opened my eyes and realized it was Suyang.

Just as Suyang was about to strike Xu Chuqiao again, I rushed to hold onto his fist, You cant hit him! Hes my client! And he is CEO Xu!

Suyang appeared to be very agitated. I let him calm down while separating the two of them so that there was a safe distance between them.

Are you alright? Suyang held onto my face as he inspected for injuries, Are you hurt anywhere?

Im fine. I shook my head. By now, the misunderstanding was probably even bigger.

Darn it! If Xialing knows that a client is suspecting me because Suyang and I got back together, she would definitely laugh to death! As the owner of the firm, I have no face left!

Unprofessional, lack of ethics, a love fool, etc. I could already foresee all the criticisms

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Now you cant defend yourself anymore, huh!? Suyangs punch was so harsh that Xu Chuqiaos left cheek bone was green. He staggered to get up from the ground. Then, he took out a pile of photos from his pockets and threw it in front of me.

They were photos of me and Suyang embracing each other on our way home.

Your request to hire me to investigate your late fathers will is not fake. It is unrelated to my personal life. I picked up the photos from the ground, These pictures are meaningless.

So you admit it?

I admit we are in a relations.h.i.+p, but that is not related to Yao Youfan. Im hired by you. Im on your side.

Do you think Im a 3 year old child who you can easily fool?

Listen to my explanation! Suyang isnt who you think he is. He doesnt know the internal battles between you and Yao Youfan. In addition, he doesnt care either. Our relations.h.i.+p will not affect my investigation with you.

Xu Chuqiao tried getting closer but Suyang stopped him, You can stay where you are. We can hear you from here.

Do you think Im still going to trust you? Youve been fired. Xu Chuqiao glared at me with hatred. It was as if he had fire was coming out of his eyes.

My mind began to buzz. I was fired?! I have never been fired from my new job before it magnified all the criticism I had imagined a few moments ago.

Just as Xu Chuqiao was about to leave the room, my mind came up with another idea. I cannot lose this client. Without thinking, I blurted, Xu Chuqiao, if you dare to leave this conference room, I will tell Yao Youfan youre investigating her!

The moment I said those words, I began to reflect.

I was threatening a client Lin Yixin! What are you doing?!

Surprisingly, my words were very effective. Xu Chuqiao stopped and faced me, You are on her side!

Ill prove it to you with my action that Im not from Yao Youfans side. Give me a day and Ill tell you everything you want to know.

Im not going to trust you anymore.

Just give me a day. Tomorrow, by the end of work, Ill have everything ready. I sincerely ensured Xu Chuqiao.

Unexpectedly, this deepened his misunderstanding towards me. It only takes a day? If it was that simple, then what have you been doing for all this time? Are you going to run to Yao Youfan to discuss tactics with her now? He sneered.

Promise her and tomorrow Ill hand you my resignation letter along with her report. Suyang suddenly spoke up.

What did you say?

I didnt understand why he would involve himself in this.

If you think Im on Yao Youfans side, then it means you have one less enemy if I quit. Right? Suyang calmly a.n.a.lyzed.

Xu Chuqiao didnt respond for a long time. He was probably considering it.

If Suyang loses his job because of me, I would feel so guilty but if Xu Chuqiao agrees to this condition, then I will have the opportunity to clear my name. I definitely cant lose this client!

Fine, Ill give you a day and see what type of story you can come up with!

Yes! I still have a chance! Thank G.o.d!

I sighed a breath of relief and confidently stated, Tomorrow, Ill have everything figured out.

Xu Chuqiao left the conference room in anger; leaving us by ourselves. I collapsed on the chair, Sorry for causing you to lose your job. But do you know where Yao Youfan is right now? I seriously have no time to waste anymore.

You dont seem like youre racing against time. Look how listless you appear. Suyang crouched in front of me, I didnt like this job to begin with. I dont mind quitting. Plus, if you lose Xu Chuqiao as a client, you wont be the only one wholl be stressing. Ill also have a headache.

Why?

I just lost my job, so youll have to feed me! If you lose your client as well, who is going to feed me? Suyang shamelessly exclaimed.

I began to stare into s.p.a.ce as my vision became blurrier, Oh yes my pretty boy, I cant lose Xu Chuqiao. Or else, my firm will lose its reputation and Ill be a joke. Then, well both starve and die on the streets. I mumbled.

Cmon! Gather your energy! Suyang grabbed onto my shoulders and began to shake me, Didnt you say you want to see Yao Youfan! Youll be able to finish half your job if you can get some alone time with her?! Lets go find her now!

Today is our last chance. I weakly stated. We got up and left the conference room. Suyang took me to the 40th floor to Yao Youfans office.

Yao Youfan was a bit drunk from drinking and was resting against a chair at the moment. She seemed a bit annoyed by the interruption, but the moment she saw Suyang, she smiled.

Oh! Its Suyang! Why are you here? It was obvious that Yao Youfan was fond of Suyang. But it wasnt like the opposite s.e.x type of attraction. It was more like a motherly son type of care.

h.e.l.lo, chairman. Im a new hiree, Lin Yixin! I introduced myself in a simple manner. But Suyang added, I heard from the secretary that youve drunk quite a lot and refuses to go home. So, I decided to bring someone to ma.s.sage you to help you relax and get you out of your drunken state.

Really? Ma.s.sage can help you when youre drunk? Thats the first time Ive heard of something like that. Although Yao Youfan was skeptical, she agreed to it because I was recommended by Suyang. So, I began to ma.s.sage her back.

After successfully getting into contact with Yao Youfan, I only had to patiently wait until she becomes sleepy. Once her mind is at the weakest moment, Ill be able to get into her consciousness and go through her memories.

Suyang decided not to hinder me and went out to keep watch; leaving Yao Youfan and I by ourselves.

Chairman, if youre drunk, why dont you want to return home?

Although I said those words out loud, deep down I was thinking,

good think you didnt go home! Or else, where would I have gotten this one on one opportunity!

I was just making a casual comment but Yao Youfan responded, I dont want to go home! Its too empty at home. I like companions.h.i.+p. Being at work is good! Yao Youfan sighed and then slowly fell into a slumber.

Slowly, I entered Yao Youfans consciousness and went through her memories. Right now, the scene before me was the day that Xu Chuqiaos father pa.s.sed away.

Xu Sen was lying in the VIP room. Next to him were countless of machines that were keeping him alive. It was obvious that he didnt have much time to live.

I Xu Sens eyes were shut as he struggled to speak. Due to the ventilator, Yao Youfan couldnt hear him. Yao Youfan gently raised her hair and leaned towards Xu Sens ear as she whispered, What did you say?

Im sorry I.Im Xu Sen was struggling as he squeezed out each word from his teeth. He was in tremendous amounts of pain.

Yao Youfan seemed to know what Xu Sen wanted to say. She held onto Xu Sens bony left hand with her left hand as she lightly patted Xu Sens chest with her right hand. She seemed to be comforting him, Theres no need to say anymore. I understand.

Hearing this, Xu Sen lightly nodded.

Suddenly, the machines made a sharp, piercing beep. There was a straight horizontal line being displayed. Xu Sens life was over. From what I could see, before Xu Sen died, he was still holding onto Yao Youfans hand up until the very last second.

Perhaps Xu Sen wanted to apologize, but knowing that Yao Youfan wasnt resentful towards him allowed him to rest in peace with no regrets.

Strangely, Xu Chuqiao was nowhere to be seen. Perhaps, during this time, Yao Youfan was always the one who accompanied Xu Sen. She may have made up for Xu Chuqiaos absence since he was so busy. I wouldnt eliminate the possibility that perhaps Xu Sen willingly decided to leave his entire estate to Yao Youfan.

The machines coldly announced the end of life. However, Yao Youfan did not sob or scream. She was abnormally calm as she sat quietly next to the deceased Xu Sen. She didnt even call the doctor.

In my opinion, this woman wasnt heartless. Instead, her pain was the type that couldnt be described in words.

After a long time, Yao Youfan finally opened her mouth, Old Xu, you must be tired. Now you can finally rest. Dont worry, I will take good care of our son. Trust me.