Chapter 66 - 67: Refusal

This is all the information. After Zhou Xue passed away, her aunt also committed suicide by taking sleeping pills due to depression, and her uncle was arrested for domestic violence. Her brother Zhou Qing, after leaving that man, didn’t fall in love again, nor did he continue his studies. Instead, he found a job at a coffee shop. The last part of the information stated that the man found Zhou Qing after his divorce. As for whether they ended up together or not, it wasn’t mentioned in the information. After reading, Zhang He sighed softly, "This family is so unlucky, they haven’t met a single good person." Yu Xiaozhe ignored her sentiment, "Zhou Qing encountered someone with a conscience, who was aware of some insider information regarding his sister’s situation, and instructed someone to investigate, discovering there were indeed issues." "Then how did he find you? Was this also given by him?" Zhang He was a bit curious. "I contacted him." Zhang He grew even more curious, "Why?" It didn’t seem right, Old Yu was always one to stay out of other people’s matters. Yu Xiaozhe straightened up from his office chair, walked over to the glass wall behind him, and looked down at the traffic on the busiest street of Jade City. No wonder it’s the busiest street in Jade City; even in the middle of the night, the traffic remained constant. "The circle is too chaotic, some people need to be dealt with." Hearing Yu Xiaozhe’s words, Zhang He also felt a bit emotional. She had been in this circle with Yu Xiaozhe for more than ten years, and Zhou Xue’s case was not unique in these ten years. However, almost no victims were able to turn things around. These so-called capital powers had their own networks to protect them, allowing them to remain beyond the reach of the law. Zhang He chuckled softly. Yu Xiaozhe looked at her inexplicably, wondering if Zhang He was having another episode. "Old Yu, all these years, you’re still the same as before, unable to stand injustice." As Zhang He finished speaking, Yu Xiaozhe recalled meeting Zhang He for the first time in the courtyard when they were children. At ten years old, Yu Xiaozhe’s features already hinted at what he would look like now, and his introverted nature made it difficult for him to play with children his age. While others were playing with mud, Yu Xiaozhe was already learning English; when they were playing soccer, he was practicing musical instruments; by the time everyone entered first grade, Yu Xiaozhe had already completed all the grade school curricula; when they were burning the midnight oil for college entrance exams, Yu Xiaozhe had already secured a spot at Huaguo Science and Technology University. In this way, Yu Xiaozhe was always more than a step ahead of his peers, and his family background destined him to be different from ordinary kids. Yu Xiaozhe’s grandfather, Yu Jian Country, founded Yu Real Estate during the revolution era in Hua Country, which is the predecessor of today’s YX International. What was a small real estate company back then has now grown into a leading enterprise in Hua Country, spanning multiple industries. If Yu Xiaozhe’s father hadn’t been completely disinterested in business, being passionate only about art, YX International wouldn’t have been handed over to Yu Xiaozhe at the mere age of twenty. Of course, Yu Xiaozhe’s ability was unquestionable. But because of his young age at the time, there were always some self-important old folks who thought that age could determine a person’s status. If not for respecting them as his grandfather’s old comrades who had contributed to the company, and holding onto old sentiments, he would have already ousted them for the little tricks they played over the years. Zhang He met Yu Xiaozhe when he was ten years old, and Zhang He was only eight at the time. Even at eight, Zhang He was already bright and pretty. This led to some self-styled handsome little hoods often bullying her. At the time, Zhang He was cornered in an alley by three or four boys. These boys knew Zhang He’s family was wealthy, so they not only coveted her looks but also wanted to extort some "pocket money" from her. It was then that Yu Xiaozhe happened to pass by. He intended to buy some reference books at the bookstore that day, and since the family driver was on vacation, Mr. Yu, who usually took private cars everywhere, rode the bus for the first time. Having just gotten off the bus, he encountered Zhang He being cornered in the alley. Initially, Yu Xiaozhe planned to mind his own business, but a casual glance happened to fall on Zhang He’s face. With his eidetic memory, he recognized her immediately as his grandfather’s good friend’s granddaughter. Thus, at the mere age of ten, with combat skills surpassing those of his peers, Yu Xiaozhe managed to successfully rescue the beauty. From that point on, wherever Yu Xiaozhe went, there would always be a little tail named Zhang He trailing behind, later joined by two more, one named Fang Wenkai, the other Yu Yue. Even though they grew up together, Zhang He’s feelings for Yu Xiaozhe weren’t of a romantic nature, but more akin to admiration for an elder brother. And after realizing that Yu Xiaozhe was actually a sly and deviously pretentious gentleman at heart... That admiration turned into a tease, "Whoever marries him is probably conned into it!" Yu Xiaozhe heard Zhang He’s words but didn’t quite agree, "If you weren’t memorable to me, I probably wouldn’t have helped back then. After all, you know I don’t meddle in other people’s business." "...You sly old fox, you just can’t help but say something snarky, can you? I wonder who’ll dare to marry you! Even if they do, it’s because they were fooled by your superficial charm!" Unintentionally speaking her mind, Zhang He didn’t feel apologetic. Nearly twenty years of friendship made her understand the man before her all too well, and Yu Xiaozhe understood Zhang He just as well, knowing she was only joking. With a snort of laughter, ignoring Zhang He’s teasing, Yu Xiaozhe inquired about her purpose of visit. "Why are you really here?" Zhang He clapped her hands and complained, "It’s all your fault, I almost forgot my main reason for coming." "He Wei’s secretary, Wang Xin, just contacted me, saying she has a lot of evidence and wants to make a deal with us to ensure her innocence." Concise in explaining Wang Xin’s intent, Zhang He looked at Yu Xiaozhe, awaiting his response. "Whether one is guilty or not is determined by the law. As long as she hasn’t done anything wrong, the law naturally won’t punish her." Zhang He understood what Yu Xiaozhe meant. She also felt they shouldn’t meddle in such matters, but since the company was Yu Xiaozhe’s, she had to report it to him. "Got it, I’ll decline her offer." Zhang He stood up and walked to the office door. Just as she was about to open it, she suddenly thought of the document Yu Xiaozhe was reading when she came in, and she turned back. "Old Yu, be honest with me, are you really serious this time? Meeting someone just once and deciding he’s the one? Isn’t that a bit too hasty?" Yu Xiaozhe looked up at Zhang He and said with a firm tone, "There are some people you can recognize at first sight as the one for life." Zhang He rubbed at the goosebumps suddenly rising on her skin and backed away repeatedly. Backing away, she said, "Alright, alright, stop making me sick, saying someone is your ’forever’ at first sight." Yu Xiaozhe, innocent, replied, "Weren’t you the one asking me?" "Alright, alright, my fault, I spoke too much! You go ahead, find whoever you want, as long as you like it!" Yu Xiaozhe nodded, "I do like it very much, Xingxing is very sweet." At this point, Zhang He was completely at a loss for words. It is said that ’old trees bloom again’ at the sight of spring. Yu Xiaozhe hadn’t even blossomed before, and the first flowering was already so... Forget it, whatever. As long as Yu Xiaozhe is happy, it’s fine. As a friend, blessing him is enough. She should worry about herself. If her grandfather found out that Yu Xiaozhe was in love, he’d probably come "torment" her with that in her innocent ears! It’s all Yu Xiaozhe’s fault, that old man! "Hmph!" With that, Zhang He forcefully slammed the office door and left. Left inside was a slightly puzzled Yu Xiaozhe and outside were Yu Xiaozhe’s assistant and secretary, even more bewildered. Sister He probably fought with the boss again! Anyway, Sister He would "self-cure" soon enough, so they didn’t have to worry. Deciding to stay put, the two lowered their heads again and continued working.