Is it worth it
Qi Shu has asked herself this question countless times in her heart, but with her intelligence, she still can't find the answer. People who walk in the depths of light and shadow never have the right to choose their fate. They have experienced many hardships and know people's hearts. Every fall, every hardship, or even every betrayal is a common and normal thing in life, so they will not hate, regret, blame others, or feel sad and self-pitying. All they have to do is wipe away their tears, hold their chests high, bloom their most beautiful smile, and experience the next life that they don't know where to go.
Either live or die!
Is it worth it
Qi Shu was a little dazed for a moment. She had naively believed that Gu Shitong would be the best follower, and had also emotionally regarded Minghua as the final destination of her life. Therefore, she roamed between the official and business circles at a young age, and devoted her best years to fighting among tigers and wolves. It took so much effort and hard work, and she was happy when she succeeded and cried when she failed, to have Minghua who is now able to overlook Jiangdong.
But the reality is always so cruel. Once the crisis comes, under heavy pressure, she is still the first to be abandoned, just like abandoning a wild cat with no hair, dirty and sores all over its body.
Is it worth it
Qi Shu finally raised his head, looked directly into the deep yet clear eyes of the young man in front of him, and chuckled: "People like us are actually gambling every time we make a choice. As long as it is gambling, there will be wins and losses. We can't brag about our own abilities when we win, and blame others for being cruel when we lose... Don't you agree?"
Admiration flashed in Wen Liang's eyes. Most of his knowledge of Qishu came from hearsay, but after just two or three contacts, he saw another side of this woman who was famous for her beauty in Qingzhou that was unknown to outsiders.
Sober, smart, and self-controlled, these advantages far outweigh her beauty!
"It seems that Miss Qi has thought it through clearly. If that's the case, why would she want to meet Chen Taiping?"
Qi Shu lowered his eyes and said, "Do you think I'm asking him why he confessed? No, I just want to thank Xiao Si Ge for protecting me over the past six months. Master Wen, this may be my last chance to see him..."
With Qi Shu's intelligence, she knew that with Gu Shitong's help, Chen Taiping would never be able to return to Jiangdong, and they would never have the chance to meet again. So she wanted to ask for Wen Liang's forgiveness and see Chen Taiping again before going to prison. No matter what, the situation in Qingzhou has been turbulent over the past six months, and if Chen Taiping hadn't been guarding her day and night, she might not have been safe.
She has already repaid Gu Shitong's kindness, and she only owes a word of gratitude to Chen Xiaosi.
Although Qi Shu may not be very noble or kind, she will repay favors and pay off debts. After expressing her gratitude, she will put an end to this stage of her life. As for the future, she has no expectations and no fantasies.
Either live or die!
Wen Liang thought about it and decided that it would be no big deal to let Qi Shu and Chen Taiping know the truth. Besides, Qi Shu would not be so ignorant. He smiled and said, "Okay, I have no resistance to beautiful women, so I will help you achieve your wish. However," he paused for a moment and asked curiously, "Miss Qi, aren't you worried about how I will punish you? You know, with the crime you are charged with, I can sentence you to three to five years, or even more than ten years, at my discretion..."
Qi Shu asked quietly, "Is my worrying useful? Young Master Wen mobilized such a large force to beat Gu Shitong so badly that he must vent his anger. To be honest, since I'm here, I'm ready to die in prison."
Wen Liang laughed and said, "You don't have to provoke me. Although I am not a person who sympathizes with women, I will find someone else to settle the rest!"
Qi Shu's lips curled up with a hint of sarcasm, and he said, "Why did Young Master Wen bring up this excuse? Could it be that he is attracted by my unclean body? If you don't mind, I don't mind using this broken body to reduce my sentence by a few years..."
As she spoke, her fingertips pierced fiercely into her palms. From the moment she left Minghua, she had made up her mind that she would never let a man's hand touch her body again in this life. When the moment came when she could no longer escape, she would not hesitate to die!
Either live or die,
Living is not easy, but dying is not difficult!
Wen Liang's face straightened, and he said, "Qi Shu, I don't care what your past was like, but don't think that all men in the world are cats that see fish. Yes, I do have other intentions, but they are not as dirty as you think. Okay, you can go now. I will arrange for you to meet Chen Taiping in the evening, but remember, it's just to say thank you."
Qi Shu was stunned for a moment, unable to describe the feeling in his heart. He stood up and walked to the door, then suddenly stopped and whispered:
"Mr. Wen, do you still remember Yuxiangyuan?"
Wen Liang was surprised and asked, "Of course, what's wrong?"
"That night, when I saw you standing alone in front of that little girl and saying that they were not worthy of you kneeling, I knew, Master Wen, that you are a very different person, different from all the men I have ever met."
Qi Shu turned his back to Wen Liang and said softly, "I'm not as lucky as her. When I knelt down, someone could help me like that, but I was really touched, for that little girl, and for you."
Qi Shu may have rarely shown such true feelings in her life. Wen Liang sighed and said, "Are you still willing to listen to my proposal? Miss Qi, if you are willing to come and help me, I can make the decision and save you from imprisonment."
Qi Shu shook his head and said, "I'm not saying this to flatter you, nor am I begging you for mercy, Master Wen. If you want me to help you deal with Gu Shitong, you can just give up on this idea. Although I don't understand any great principles, he is unkind, so I can't be unjust, but..."
She turned around and smiled: "I am still very grateful for your appreciation. If there comes a day when you are still in need of a handyman, and if I am not tired of this place that looks dirty at the first glance, maybe I will consider it."
This is actually equivalent to rejection!
Qi Shu didn't say when "that day" was, but Wen Liang knew what she meant by listening to the music. If Gu Shitong didn't fall on that day, she wouldn't do anything for herself, but this made Wen Liang more determined to persuade her. If she really wanted to surrender immediately after hearing that she could escape from the difficulties, it would be strange for Wen Liang to take her in.
Wen Liang's original intention of meeting Qi Shu this time was of course to deal with Gu Shitong. Qi Shu had followed Gu Shitong for many years and knew everything about him. If they were alienated because of this incident, then the enemy of my enemy would be my friend, and they could naturally turn hostility into friendship and work together to bring down Minghua Group.
But after a conversation, Wen Liang realized that he had completely misjudged Qi Shu. Not only was she courageous and knowledgeable, she was also affectionate and righteous. Even though Gu Shitong treated her so well, she remained loyal to him.
"First, that day shouldn't be too far away. Second, I will always keep a place for Miss Qi by my side. As for the third point, you should take a break for a while. If you still can't see through it by then, that's up to you. But Qi Shu, let me tell you something. This world can pollute anything, but as long as you let it, it can never pollute people's hearts!"
Qi Shu shuddered slightly, said nothing more, opened the door and left.
Another half an hour later, Liu Tianlai arranged everything and came in to report to Wen Liang: "Qi Shu will be detained in the detention center first. Let her meet Chen Taiping tonight. I will arrange for someone to keep an eye on her. In addition, according to the city's intention, in order to avoid expanding the impact and to appease Gu Shitong, Qi Shu's case will not be heard in public. The procedures will be completed within three days, and the court will pronounce the sentence. It is best to have a sentence of less than three years... But if Young Master Wen is dissatisfied, we can make some adjustments and increase the sentence to at least seven years..."
Wen Liang waved his hands and said unhappily, "We didn't catch Gu Shitong, what's the point of taking out your anger on a woman? Just sentence him to one year..."
Liu Tianlai secretly breathed a sigh of relief. If Wen Liang really pursued the matter, he would inevitably be caught between Xu Fuyan and Wen Liang. This was the best way. He certainly didn't think that Wen Liang had any strange thoughts about Qi Shu, but based on his understanding of this young master, he was not such an easy-going person. His mind worked quickly, and he leaned closer and smiled, saying, "Is Young Master Wen deliberately showing weakness to the enemy, trying to paralyze Gu Shitong with a one-year sentence, but secretly preparing to give him another blow?"
Liu Tianlai made a stabbing gesture, Wen Liang was both amused and annoyed, and said: "Why so much nonsense, but what you said is not wrong, this can at least make Gu Shitong quiet for a while. A dog will jump over the wall when it is pushed to the limit. Don't push him too hard, one year is enough to save face."
Wen Liang needs to divert his attention elsewhere and has no time to continue fighting with Gu Shitong. Now that the matter has developed to this point, since he can no longer pose a threat to Gu Shitong, it is better not to provoke him anymore, otherwise if he really goes crazy, it will inevitably affect the main business.
Liu Tianlai looked unconvinced, and Wen Liang had no choice but to change the subject, saying, "How is the investigation going on with the person I asked you to investigate before I went to the capital?"
Liu Tianlai took a file from the drawer and handed it to Wen Liang, pointing to the photo on the front page and said, "This is the person, Sang Li. I followed your instructions and first checked the registration information of Changsheng Company, from which I got some of Sang Li's information, and then I screened through the internal public security system and found out her current address, occupation and family situation..." Wen Liang frowned tightly. He never thought that this Sang Li was actually a girl who had just turned eighteen years old.
"Sang Li, female, 18 years old, orphan, grew up in Guanshan Orphanage, has excellent academic performance, and was admitted to the Chinese Department of Jiangdong University last year. This is her daily photo."
Liu Tianlai handed over a dozen newly taken photos, and a fashionable, beautiful, and confident urban girl came into view. Wen Liang asked in confusion, "An orphan? She doesn't look like one."
"Of course not," Liu Tianlai said with a smile, "So I checked again and found out that since Sang Li was seven years old, a sum of money has been transferred into the orphanage's account every year as scholarships and living expenses for three children, and Sang Li is one of them..."
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