HCB Chapter 146 Misunderstanding
Chapter 146 Misunderstanding
Joey was going crazy from being in that place.
In the small, dimly lit room, the damp walls were seeping water droplets and emitted a pungent musty smell.
Joey huddled in the corner, her eyes vacant and filled with despair. Her hair was disheveled and scattered across her face.
She was imprisoned here, as if forgotten by the world. She was only fed cold bread and murky water every day. Countless nights, she was awakened by nightmares, but could only shiver alone in the darkness.
Later, after going through countless hardships, she finally escaped that terrible place.
It was a place filled with darkness, fear, and despair, where she suffered countless torments and pains.
However, after she escaped that place, she did not feel any relief, because she met the man who brought her joy but also caused her unbearable pain—Xie Huaijin.
After saying these words, she slowly closed her eyes as if she had used up all her strength.
However, after only a moment, she slowly opened her eyes. Her once gentle and tender eyes now turned as cold as ice, staring at Xie Huaijin without any emotion.
Finally, she took a deep breath and said in an almost indifferent tone, "The reason I've become like this is entirely because of you! You scum!"
Although her words were calm, the resentment and determination they contained were like a sharp sword, piercing straight into Xie Huaijin's heart.
That's right. Beneath his seemingly gentle face lies a heart that starts something and then abandons it. In the face of self-interest, his so-called deep affection is as fragile as thin paper, easily torn apart.
"Are you done?"
Fu Shiyue stared at her. "Tell me, Ye Xingran was also involved in this operation?"
"Mr. Fu, guess whether she was involved or not? Otherwise, why would her appearance be such a coincidence when Lu Fei kidnapped your sister last time?"
The woman's words were a mixture of truth and falsehood.
Fu Shiyue frowned, his gaze fixed on Qiao Yi.
His heart began to waver. Ye Xingran's appearance was indeed too coincidental, but he was unwilling to believe that Ye Xingran would harm him.
"What evidence do you have?" Fu Shiyue coldly questioned Joey.
Joey's lips curled into a mocking smile. "Evidence? By the time you find it yourself, it'll be too late. Mr. Fu, do you really think everyone around you is truly sincere?"
Xie Huaijin stood to the side, his face gloomy.
"Don't listen to what she says, this woman is trying to sow discord."
Shen Xian'an stepped forward and stood beside him, patting him on the shoulder.
Fu Shiyue fell into deep thought. He knew that he couldn't completely believe what Joey said, but he also couldn't completely disbelieve it.
"I will get to the bottom of this. Joey, you'd better not be lying. Otherwise, I won't let you off the hook!"
After speaking, Fu Shiyue left with Shen Xian'an and Xie Huaijin.
Joey was left standing there, a mysterious smile playing on his lips...
As Joey watched them walk away, his laughter grew increasingly unrestrained.
She knew that her words had planted a seed of doubt in Fu Shiyue's heart.
Next, all she has to do is wait for the seed to take root and sprout.
Now the real show is about to begin.
After returning to the company, Fu Shiyue sat at his desk as usual, seemingly focused on processing documents, but in reality, his mind had already wandered far away.
Ye Xingran's image kept flashing through his mind like a ghost.
Since the last incident, Fu Shiyue has clearly understood Ye Xingran's true purpose in approaching him.
This discovery shattered his trust in her, filling him with suspicion and wariness.
However, when he recalled the moment when Ye Xingran pointed a gun at him without hesitation to save him, a complex emotion welled up inside him.
In that instant, he saw the resolve and determination in her eyes, as if she were willing to give her own life for his safety.
The door was pushed open, and he looked up.
"I've settled Xie Huaijin in. He's had such a terrible time; women who can't have the love they want are truly terrifying..."
As Shen Xian'an spoke, he sat down on the sofa opposite him. Seeing Fu Shiyue's absent-minded look, he couldn't help but advise, "Why bother? She's just a woman. If you give up on her, that's fine. Just find the next one."
Fu Shiyue raised his eyes, and his chilling gaze sent a shiver down Shen Xian'an's spine.
Shen Xian'an immediately chuckled awkwardly, "Never mind what I said."
He rubbed his temples. "It's not that simple. The power behind her is extraordinary."
“But you can’t keep being soft on her just because of that. Look at what Joey said. What if Ye Xingran really gets involved in harming you?” Shen Xian’an advised, frowning.
Fu Shiyue was silent for a while, then said, "I'm not sure if she was involved or not. I need to find out."
"What's the point of investigating? Don't you suspect her yourself? Maybe she's got ulterior motives for getting close to you. You're the president of the Fu Group, you can find any woman you want, why waste your time and emotions on her?"
Fu Shiyue stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the bustling street scene outside. "I know what's going on, but I still want to give her a chance to explain."
"Knock knock knock..." Shen Xian'an and Fu Shiyue's eyes were simultaneously drawn to the closed door.
Fu Shiyue's voice was deep and magnetic as he asked, "What is it?"
A clear female voice came from outside the door: "It's me."
Upon hearing this, Shen Xian'an's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mocking smile. He nudged Fu Shiyue with his elbow and said in a low voice, "Speak of the devil and he appears."
Fu Shiyue's expression changed slightly, and his eyes became complicated in an instant, like a lake that had been stirred up, unfathomable.
He paused for a moment, then said, "It's not convenient now. We'll talk about it when we get back."
Ye Xingran, standing outside the door, seemed surprised by the response. Her voice was slightly low, revealing a hint of disappointment: "Fine."
Shen Xian'an looked at Fu Shiyue and raised an eyebrow. "You're quite tolerant." Fu Shiyue ignored him and sat back down at his desk.
Suddenly, a rumble of thunder came from outside, followed by raindrops the size of beans pouring down like beads from a broken string.
The rain came without warning, catching everyone off guard.
Ye Xingran walked alone on the wet street, the cold rain relentlessly lashing at her, as if trying to swallow her whole. Her heart was heavy.
She knew about Joey's plan; Xie Huaijin's disappearance was part of her scheme.
Fu Shiyue found him.
And his attitude just now,
He already knew about his relationship with Joey.
Joey has become so cunning and treacherous; her strength far exceeds my expectations.
A familiar voice sounded behind her: "Aran."
Her body jolted violently, as if struck by an electric current. She knew that voice all too well.
She slowly turned her head and, sure enough, saw Fu Shiyue.
He held up a large black umbrella, standing quietly not far behind her like a silent sculpture.
The umbrella was like a huge black canopy, enveloping him completely, leaving only a blurry figure.
The rain fell in fine, continuous drops, as if the sky were weeping. It slid down the edge of the umbrella, forming a curtain of water, like a crystal beaded curtain, shutting him out from the outside world.
However, the heavy rain showed no signs of stopping; instead, it intensified, pouring down like a torrential downpour.
Raindrops pattered on the umbrella, making a crackling sound, as if nature were playing a stirring symphony.
A misty haze enveloped the world, obscuring distant objects and revealing only their general outlines.
Pedestrians hurried along the street, some sheltering under eaves, others struggling to walk in the rain with umbrellas.
Beneath this enormous umbrella lay a small world, completely isolated from the rain and mist. He and she walked under it; raindrops fell, but could not touch them.
Their footsteps sounded exceptionally clear in the silent rain, as if they were the only sound in the world.