bayedsolid Chapter 316 Escape
Chapter 316 Escape
At the previous meeting, he raised his wine glass to me from a distance, his half-smile like a viper's forked tongue, which sent chills down my spine. We'd only met once then, but after Sisi's investigation, it turned out this man's identity was incredibly complex and far more complex than I'd initially thought.
Fan Shuiguang pulled a yellowed adoption agreement from her crocodile-skin bag and shoved it in front of me. The edges of the paper were so brittle, it looked like it would crumble into dust with the slightest touch, and the densely packed words and red seals on it were really jarring.
My gaze fell on the signature at the very end of the agreement, and my heart clenched as if gripped by an invisible hand.
That orphanage happened to be the same charity project I had previously sponsored. Could it really be such a coincidence? A bad feeling suddenly welled up inside me.
“Su Ming has been looking for his sister all these years.” Fan Shuiguang’s voice was low and weary. “He hates my father and he hates me. Why? It’s because when my father was dying, he left me 51% of the company’s shares.”
I gently touched the signature on the agreement with my finger, my mind racing with thoughts. Su Ming's cunning, Fan Shuiguang's helplessness, and the Fan family's shameful secrets... all of this was like a giant net, slowly tightening around me. I felt like I was about to be trapped inside, unable to escape.
“,......” I raised my head and stared straight at Fan Shuiguang, my eyes full of suspicion.
Fan Shuiguang smiled bitterly, picked up her teacup and took a sip. The steam immediately fogged up her glasses, making it even harder for me to see her eyes. "Because Su Ming has his eye on you. He not only wants to ruin me, but also wants to get rid of everyone I'm connected with. You have business dealings with me, so he definitely won't let you off the hook."
My fingers unconsciously clenched, leaving a faint mark on the rim of the teacup under my nails.
Looking back, I realize that the past few days were all part of a carefully planned trap, and I almost fell into it.
"This time, we can't sponsor it, and a big reason for that is this incident. The company has also been having problems recently."
My heart skipped a beat. It turned out to be a trap from the very beginning. That Su Ming guy not only targeted Fan Shuiguang, but he didn't spare me either. His methods were too ruthless, and his mind was so meticulous. It was truly impossible to guard against him.
"He's forcing me to choose: either watch helplessly as he devours the Fan family bit by bit, or expose the smuggling activities himself. He's really cunning!" I said coldly, my heart filled with anger.
Fan Shuiguang didn't reply, but took out another document from his bag and pushed it in front of me, his eyes full of anxiety: "Take a look at this. This is Su Ming's recent activity. He has already acquired 17% of Fan's circulating shares on the secondary market and is also secretly contacting several of Fan's major shareholders. His ambition is growing, and his actions are getting faster and faster."
I flipped through the file, my eyes quickly scanning the numbers and charts. Su Ming's actions were faster and more ruthless than I had imagined; he clearly wanted to take down the Fan family in one fell swoop to realize his revenge plan.
“The charity you run took in a little girl with leukemia last month. They did a DNA test, and it matched the lock of baby hair that Grandpa Fan kept in his study…” Fan Shuiguang lowered his voice even further, exuding an air of mystery.
My fingers clenched tightly, crumpling the document in my hands. I jerked my head up, staring at her in shock: "You mean, that little girl is Su Ming's sister? How is that possible? Is your information reliable?"
Fan Shuiguang nodded and showed me a photo from his phone.
In the photo, Su Ming is bending over to cover a little girl in a wheelchair with a blanket. The moonlight shines on his slightly trembling fingers, and his gentle demeanor sends chills down my spine. The contrast between Su Ming's usual ruthless nature and his current tenderness is striking, leaving me with a mix of emotions.
My mind raced: Su Ming's revenge plan, the secrets hidden by the Fan family, and the little girl's identity... All of this was like a giant net, trapping me tightly in the middle, and I felt like I had nowhere to hide.
"What do you plan to do?" I tried to keep my voice calm, but it still trembled slightly, and I was in a terrible state of mind.
Fan Shuiguang remained silent for a while, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes, before slowly saying, "I need your help. Su Ming's influence is growing, and I can't handle him alone. I ran away last time."
I didn't agree immediately, my eyes fixed on the teacup, the steam blurring my vision. I knew in my heart that I didn't know how much trouble and danger I would face in the future.
"Fine, I agree. But you have to tell me everything completely. I don't want to be kept in the dark, and I don't want to become your pawn without even knowing it." I gritted my teeth, my tone firm, and my eyes showing a determination to go all out.
Fan Shuiguang's lips twitched upwards, revealing a wry smile: "Of course. We're in the same boat now, what is there to hide?"
"Actually, I already knew your identity when we met at the restaurant last time. That time, I saw you listening to your stomach all by yourself... To be honest, I trust my judgment, Gu Mo. It's been a pleasure working with you. I didn't misjudge you."
"Since that's the case," I paused, unsure of what to say for a moment.
Right now, the only way to get through this difficult time is to help the woman in front of me.
I know that this is just the beginning, and Fan Shuiguang and I are like two pieces on Su Ming's chessboard.
However, even a pawn isn't without a chance to turn the tables. I won't give up so easily. Together with Fan Shuiguang, I'll thwart Su Ming's conspiracy and protect my own interests and dignity.
But then again, what crazy things will Su Ming do next with that little girl with leukemia? My mind is full of questions. This thrilling battle feels like it's only just begun...
Now that it's becoming increasingly inconvenient to move around, Jiang Yichen knew I was dealing with some things today, so he was already waiting for me to come home from the warehouse early.
Inside the garage, Jiang Yichen was flashing his lights and honking his horn; I spotted his car immediately.
"How are you?" He got out of the car and came over to help me.
I leaned on his shoulder and felt a wave of comfort wash over me; all my weariness vanished in that instant.
"Let's go home first." I looked at Jiang Yichen with weak eyes and noticed that his eyes were filled with even more heartache.