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Join the ServerTang Shu stepped forward and slightly lowered herself, leaning close to Tang Xinyao’s ear.
Her voice was extremely low.
“What your family did back then—my parents are honest people and don’t know the full story.”
“But I know everything.”
“So don’t provoke me.”
“Otherwise, don’t expect to get a single cent of the remaining debt we’re supposed to repay.”
Tang Xinyao’s entire body stiffened.
Her pupils contracted sharply, and disbelief filled her face.
“Y-You… what nonsense are you talking about?!”
A faint cold smile curved Tang Shu’s lips.
“The reason our family became heavily indebted overnight back then…”
“Was it really just a simple failed investment?”
“I’m sure your mother has told you the truth behind it.”
“My parents are soft-hearted and sentimental. They chose not to pursue the matter and willingly swallowed the loss, repaying the debt little by little through hard work.”
“But I’ve never forgotten.”
She raised her eyes.
There wasn’t the slightest warmth in them.
“So behave yourself.”
“Don’t provoke me.”
“And don’t provoke my family.”
“Even rabbits bite when cornered.”
“And I’ve never been the kind of person people can bully at will.”
After saying that, Tang Shu straightened up.
The coldness around her instantly disappeared.
Turning around, she looked at Zhao Yingying, who had been watching her worriedly.
“Yingying, let’s go.”
Then she glanced at the pale-faced Tang Xinyao once more.
“Cousin probably has other things to do.”
“We won’t keep you any longer.”
“Bye, Cousin.”
With that, she linked arms with Zhao Yingying and turned away.
Her back was straight and decisive.
Without the slightest hesitation.
Tang Xinyao remained rooted to the spot.
For a long time, she couldn’t recover.
Fear and panic churned inside her.
A thin layer of sweat had quietly formed on her back.
She had never imagined that Tang Shu knew everything.
After a while, the panic gradually faded.
In its place came resentment and darkness.
Was I really frightened by a younger girl?
If I can’t touch her family…
That doesn’t mean I can’t touch Tang Shu herself.
A calculating smile flashed through her eyes.
A new plan had already begun forming in her mind.
Since this girl has so much backbone…
Good.
There must be some value I can squeeze out of her.
Meanwhile, Tang Shu accompanied Zhao Yingying far away from the earlier scene.
After completely distancing themselves from the unpleasant encounter, they found seats in a shopping mall’s resting area.
The moment she sat down, the powerful, icy aura surrounding Tang Shu vanished completely.
The exhaustion and sadness she had been suppressing surfaced at once.
Her entire demeanor softened and slumped.
Seeing this, Zhao Yingying’s heart ached.
She quickly sat beside her and asked gently,
“Shushu, are you okay?”
Tang Shu sat silently for quite some time before finally nodding lightly.
“Mm.”
“I’m fine.”
“I just want to sit here for a while.”
Watching her force herself to stay composed, Zhao Yingying couldn’t bear it.
She spoke seriously.
“Shushu…”
“Is your family really that short on money?”
“If you need it, I can lend you some.”
“I’ve saved quite a bit from my allowance and part-time jobs.”
Hearing that, Tang Shu forced out a faint smile and shook her head.
“It’s really okay.”
“I have money.”
“Don’t worry.”
Just one more month.
As long as she endured for one more month and completed this assignment involving Shi Zhiyu—
she would receive the one-million-yuan reward.
At that point, all of her family’s debts could be repaid in a single payment.
They would never again have to endure manipulation and humiliation from those bizarre relatives of the Tang family.
Her parents would no longer have to spend their lives working tirelessly while swallowing their grievances.
She would take them away from Yun City entirely.
Away from this small city filled with humiliation, schemes, and painful memories.
They would start over somewhere new.
And live peacefully.
Zhao Yingying tightened her grip on her arm.
Her voice was gentle.
“I know you’ve always been the type to handle everything yourself.”
“But remember this.”
“If something happens, don’t bottle it up.”
“You can always tell me.”
“We’re best friends.”
Tang Shu turned to look at her sincere friend.
Warmth filled her eyes.
“Okay.”
“I know.”
Originally, Tang Shu had planned to help out at her family’s hotpot restaurant that evening.
But after running into Tang Xinyao during the day, her mood had completely soured.
She didn’t have the energy for anything.
So she simply messaged her parents and rode her little electric scooter home alone.
The room was quiet.
Tang Shu lay flat on her soft bed, stretching out all four limbs.
With her eyes closed, she slowly sorted through the tangled emotions in her heart.
Just as her mood was finally beginning to settle—
the phone beside her pillow suddenly lit up.
A WeChat voice call.
She reached over and picked it up.
When she saw the caller ID—
God of Wealth
—her heart relaxed slightly.
Clearing her throat twice, she made sure her voice sounded as soft and cheerful as usual.
Only then did she answer.
“Hello, Gege.”
Shi Zhiyu’s deep, magnetic voice drifted from the other side.
It carried the lazy huskiness of someone who had just woken up.
Gentle.
Tender.
Crossing oceans and mountains to reach her.
“What are you doing?”
“I went out with a friend today.”
“I just got home.”
Tang Shu answered obediently, her tone calm.
Yet after hearing that simple response, Shi Zhiyu’s half-closed eyes opened immediately.
The sleepiness vanished from his dark gaze.
His voice sharpened slightly.
“You’re in a bad mood?”
Just four simple words.
And they struck directly at the heart of the matter.
Tang Shu’s heart instantly softened.
The emotional defenses she had painstakingly built all day suddenly collapsed.
She had worked so hard to hide her feelings.
Yet he still noticed from a single sentence.
His perception was frighteningly sharp.
For several seconds, only her faint breathing could be heard through the phone.
Shi Zhiyu’s voice immediately sank.
“What happened?”
“Who made my little girl unhappy?”
Tang Shu’s nose tingled with sourness.
After calming herself, she answered softly,
“It’s nothing serious.”
“I just ran into someone I really dislike.”
“My holiday was going perfectly.”
“But after that encounter, my mood was ruined for the whole day.”
The young man on the other end fell silent for a moment.
Then he said,
“Don’t waste your feelings on people who don’t matter.”
“They aren’t worth it.”
“Trash people and trash situations—hear them and forget them.”
“Don’t keep them in your heart.”
“My Shushu being happy is what matters most.”
The moment he finished speaking—
a transfer notification popped up on her screen.
God of Wealth has transferred 100,000 yuan to you.
Immediately afterward came Shi Zhiyu’s sexy, low voice:
“If you’re unhappy, then go shopping.”
“Consider it cheering up my baby.”
Before Tang Shu could even react—
another transfer notification appeared.
This one was even larger.
God of Wealth has transferred 200,000 yuan to you.
Shi Zhiyu continued,
“Buy more things you like.”
“And get some nice things for Uncle and Auntie too.”
“Relax a little.”
Tang Shu froze completely on the bed.
Staring at the dazzling transfer amount on her screen.
For a long time, she couldn’t process it.
She entered a state of profound disbelief.
The difference between people really was absurd.
She worked herself half to death drawing comics and rushing commissions.
Several sleepless nights would only earn her a few thousand yuan.
Yet with a casual tap of his finger—
he transferred two hundred thousand yuan.
As casually as if he were sending a red packet.
Once again, Tang Shu wailed internally.
Heavens above!
Would it really hurt the world if there were one more rich person—and that person happened to be me?!
Filled with envy, she sighed softly.
“Gege…”
“When will I become as rich as you?”
From the other end of the call came Shi Zhiyu’s immediate reply.
“Right now.”
Tang Shu blinked in confusion.
“…Huh?”
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