Chapter 88

Chapter 88

The heartbeat sounded exceptionally loud in the darkness.

Through the cracks of the cabinet, a beam of light pierced in as the power was restored and the office lights came back on.

Outside was dead silent, the group seemed to have left. Yuan Luoyi could not be certain, and for her safety, she could not rashly open the cabinet.

Su Xun's tears kept falling on Yuan Luoyi's arm, feeling warm.

For the 12-year-old Su Xun, this was too terrifying and sorrowful an experience. The only thing she could do was obey Teacher Su's last words and remain silent.

After an unknown period of time, the roar of a cleaning machine sounded from outside, accompanied by female chatter.

"Want to go out for a gathering after getting off work tonight?"

"Nah, I've already bought some carp. Tonight I must stew it into soup."

Hearing the cleaning ladies' chat, Yuan Luoyi confirmed that those people had truly left. She carefully pushed open the cabinet and crawled out.

Looking around, Teacher Su was nowhere to be seen. The office was brightly lit, the trophies neatly arranged on the cabinet, as if nothing had happened.

Su Xun could no longer hold back and squatted down, burying her face in her arms as she sobbed. After a while, as if remembering something, she abruptly stood up and wiped her tears with her sleeve.

She ran towards the stack of files and began rummaging through them: "It's gone! It's really gone!"

Yuan Luoyi asked, "What's gone?"

Su Xun stared at Yuan Luoyi with reddened eyes.

They were the most familiar of opponents. Su Xun knew Yuan Luoyi was different from the other members of the Yuan family. Yuan Luoyi would cry in the bathroom, and when she saw bullied students, she would calmly walk past, indirectly helping them.

Now that her aunt was gone, Su Xun couldn't be a child anymore.

She had to find a way out for the Su family, or else everyone would be killed...

Step by step, Su Xun approached Yuan Luoyi, her gaze sorrowful yet unyielding like a wildflower sprouting from a crevice.

She said, "From the day I was born, all the adults have told me that the Yuan family supported the Su family, then destroyed the Su family with their own hands. We are the discarded pawns, and we must take revenge."

"Tap, tap!"

His slender fingers rapped the armrest, and well-dressed male servants promptly came forth, bringing chairs for the Su couple.

Yuan Jianghai said, "Please, have a seat. I'm very interested in your project. Today is entirely for you."

His voice was light, like the hissing of a venomous snake.

The Su couple sat down.

"Swish!"

The papers were carelessly flipped open as Yuan Jianghai skimmed through them swiftly. "You two are data analysts, so..."

The Su family's patriarch, Su Jiejian, excitedly stood up.

"Mr. Yuan! The insurance industry urgently needs to introduce data analysis systems! We will analyze the types of takeout people order, the time they exercise daily, and the pollution levels of their work environments to calculate their probability of developing serious illnesses! Based on this, we can determine how much they should pay for health insurance!"

After Su Jiejian finished shouting, he realized how rude his behavior had been. He had interrupted Yuan Jianghai's speech and went on a lengthy tangent.

Oh no, this was bad.

Yuan Jianghai was known in the industry as the "Tyrant." Each of his actions was like a cruel catastrophe. Many people who had never provoked the Yuan family were driven to bankruptcy. People could only silently pray they wouldn't be the next to fall.

Now Su Jiejian had likely angered him. He anxiously observed Yuan Jianghai's expression.

Yuan Jianghai's expression remained the same as before, a half-smile on his face. He extended his hand in a welcoming gesture and said, "The young are always brimming with energy, which is excellent. However, Mr. Su, please take a seat. We have much to discuss today."

With his face flushed slightly from embarrassment, Su Jiejian sat back down in his chair. His wife secretly kicked him under the table, reminding him to mind his posture and bearing.

"Bang!"

The door swung open, and a handsome young man strode in. He appeared to be in his twenties, towering at over two meters tall, with a broad chest puffed out like an eagle's. Every step he took exuded stability and strength.

He radiated power, poise, and vigor, like a proud and graceful young stallion. Even Su Jiejian, despite being a man himself, could feel the young man's charisma.

Upon seeing him, Yuan Jianghai's previously cold gaze softened slightly. He called out, "Chan, where are you headed? Today's project holds great potential. It's an opportune time for you to learn about business operations. Come, join me here."