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I bit my lip, and the awkward atmosphere made me want to run away. Blood dripped from the corner of my mouth, and I tasted something sweet on the tip of my tongue. I clenched my fists, snatched the contract from the table, and ran out of the CEO's office, blushing.

As I ran past my colleagues in the public office, I heard them whispering in surprise, only to guess what was going on, and when I had time to listen, all I could think about was running away.

The elevator door slowly closed. When the last crack was left, a pair of hands suddenly reached out and locked it. Then, the elevator door opened once again.

He stood in front of me, not letting me out, and then shut the elevator door.

"An'an." He called out to me, "You ran out in such a hurry. What if something happens?"

"It's good that something happened. That Lu Group originally owned 20% of my shares, and it belongs to Mu Huainan now. He should be happier."

After Shen Xiuyuan heard what I had to say, he let out a heavy sigh. His tone was full of hatred and disappointment, but I couldn't be bothered to care about why he was disappointed in me at the moment, because am I stupid, stupid to the point that I would really believe that Mu Huainan was willing to raise me properly?

"Ding!"

The elevator reached its first floor and the door was opened. Outside, it was bustling with people waiting to take the elevator, Shen Xiuyuan, there was no chance to continue, so I took the opportunity to slip out from under his arm while he was hesitating, running all the way out the door.

The midday sun was so strong that I ran until I was hot and out of breath. Finally, I stopped.

Not because I was tired, but because I didn't know where to run. I had no home for a long time, and the place where I had once thought I could live was now a painful memory.

I heard footsteps coming from behind me, I turned my head to look, it was Shen Xiuyuan who was also sweating profusely.

"You girl, why are you running so fast?"

He bent over, holding his knees, and looked up at me breathlessly. Sweat trickled down his cheeks, and he wiped it casually.

"You have to kill your Uncle Xiu Yuan before you can stop."

"I didn't ask you to follow me either."

"I'm your uncle. If I don't follow you, what will you do if something happens to you?"

I didn't vent all the resentment I had towards Mu Huainan onto Shen Xiuyuan, but I still felt a bit of resentment towards him and Mu Huainan for lying to me.

"You are in cahoots with Mu Huainan, and have been faked to look like you care about me."

Shen Xiuyuan sighed.

"Mu Huainan, that's your Uncle Huainan! The only uncle you can rely on right now! "

"Dependence?" I feel that when these two words are combined with Mu Huainan, it becomes exceptionally ridiculous.

"Do you know how your father left you all that money, and all that debt, and how a company comes to be in debt all of a sudden? Do you know that the police have been to Lu Group before? Did you know that your mother took sleeping pills for a few months before she died? You only know that your father left you money, only knowing that Lu Group still has market value despite being heavily indebted, but you don't know where this money came from. It's like a ticking time bomb, and you keep it in your pocket like it's the only treasure.

"The police. "Sleeping pills..." The day I returned from abroad, the company was empty except for some unknown debts. My parents had died, leaving only the ashes of the crematorium behind.

I don't know any of this. I only know that my parents were framed, but I don't know who or why.

"I know you have a plan in mind." Shen Xiuyuan's voice gradually rang in my ears, pulling my thoughts back little by little: "Knowing that you have picked the right time to ask for Mu Huainan's help at the funeral, making it impossible for him to reject you, means that you are an intelligent child, that you know of the strangeness of this matter, that you want to find a powerful person to help you settle your debts, and that you can help you find out who framed your parents."

Shen Xiuyuan had seen through my thoughts completely, causing me to be startled. In their eyes, my meticulous plans were seen through so easily.

I'm still too shallow.

I pressed my lips together, unable to speak.

"Even though your Uncle Huainan is a bit fierce when it comes to doing things, and makes you feel that you aren't human, in the end, it's still for your own good."

When I looked at Shen Xiuyuan's tightly furrowed brows, I could not help but let out a sneer.

Do you think that I would believe you because you said that? Believe in Mu Huainan, the reason he made me sign his name was because he wanted to earn back the cost of his investment from me. He is a businessman, and merchants do not trade at a loss.

"He won't say it, but because he knows that you are too young to understand this matter, he doesn't want to discuss it with you."

"You don't need to help him explain anything. In short, I will never forget what Mu Huainan did to me. I will investigate everything regarding my parents, and I will definitely pay back the debts I owe Mu Huainan." There was my signature on it, which was evidence that I wanted to use to sue Mu Huainan for fraud. "But those should be my things, I will take them back no matter what."

Shen Xiuyuan sighed.

"An An, why are you not listening to my advice, you want to sue Mu Huainan with this contract? Do you know that you have signed the transfer letter from the Lu Group to Mu Huainan, and this company belongs to the Lu Group? If something happens to Mu Huainan, you and the things that you want to earn back will never be able to be taken back. "

I only wanted to take revenge on Mu Huainan, and let him know that I was not someone to be easily bullied. However, I had forgotten that I was already bound to him, and that even Lu Group had to rely on him for everything.

He was like the sun at high noon, allowing the Lu Group to set again.

A feeling of helplessness welled up in my heart, caught me off guard and threw down a tear.

Seeing me cry all of a sudden, Shen Xiuyuan looked a little anxious. He quickly reached out his hands and touched his pockets, but didn't bring a tissue. Seeing that I was crying even harder, he had no other choice but to use the back of his hand to wipe my tears.

The back of his hand was wet, and he wiped it clean on his trousers, then continued to reach out to wipe my tears.

I was greatly wronged. The more Shen Xiuyuan carelessly showed concern and gentleness, the more it made me cry.

"Why is the whole world bullying me?" I let out a low growl and realized that my voice had turned hoarse.

I cried like I was about to cry, I couldn't help but sob twice while complaining. Shen Xiuyuan looked at me, stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but chuckle.

"You silly girl." He approached me, reached out, and pulled me into his embrace, gently rubbing my back to help me take it easy: "With Mu Huainan's protection, who would dare to bully you?"

"He's the one who bullied me! I hate him so much! When I grow up, I will definitely not let him off! "

Shen Xiuyuan didn't say anything. After a long while, when I didn't have the strength to cry and gradually calmed down in his embrace, and felt him stroking my hair, I finally spoke up in a soft voice.

"If you don't believe Mu Huainan, then you should believe me. In the future, with your Uncle Xiu Yuan protecting you, you can tell me whoever bullies you, even if it's Mu Huainan, I won't let him off."

The tears that he had tried so hard to stop were moved by Shen Xiuyuan's two sentences to the point that he couldn't hold back his tears anymore and started crying.

"Thank you Uncle Xiu Yuan."

"Especially regarding the matters between your parents and Lu Group, you must not be rash. If you encounter a thorny problem, or if someone comes to find you you you who you don't want to bother with, and if you don't want to communicate with Mu Huainan, then come to me, don't handle it alone, you will suffer a great deal, do you understand?"

I suddenly stopped in Shen Xiuyuan's embrace. Even though he was still as gentle and considerate as ever, but hearing these words at this moment, it seemed more like he was worried that the things that he would do after I did, would affect Mu Huainan's interests.

I don't know if he cares about me, but I do understand that he is still with Mu Huainan after all. He has no reason to help me, and the only possibility is that he is a spy between Mu Huainan and I.

After suffering so much, I won't easily trust anyone anymore.

With that thought, I came back to my senses and struggled out of Shen Xiuyuan's embrace. I wiped away the tears on my face and forced out a smile.

"I know."

"Good boy." He lovingly pinched my cheek. "Are you hungry? You want to take me for a big meal?"

My stomach rumbled. Since I had nothing else to do, I nodded.

"What do you want to eat?"

"Burger fries, fried chicken and Coke!"

Hearing my request, Shen Xiuyuan couldn't help but laugh heartily. He held my hand confidently as he smiled at me with his white teeth.

"Kids are good to feed, hamburger fries are a big meal that you'll be satisfied with."

I frowned. "I'm not a child."

"Fine, fine, fine. I said the wrong thing again. You're not a child, you're a strong woman, okay?"

I pouted, my eyes still red from the swelling.

"Then I'll take the strong woman to eat the hamburger." As Shen Xiuyuan said that, he suddenly turned his head and looked down at me. With a smile in his eyes, he said, "Is that the set meal of a Pig Hound toy or a set meal of a Sponge Baby toy?"

This fellow still treats me like a child. Those who have toys are all children's sets, do you think I don't know that? Anger wails through my nose as I struggle to get rid of the hand he is holding.

He ran in front of him and turned around. He stuck out his tongue and made a face at him.

"I want both!"

Shen Xiuyuan took me to have a meal, and also went to see the most popular movie and comedy. He was laughing non-stop, and I laughed along with him.

Actually, I didn't even understand what the content of the movie was, but I didn't want to hear Shen Xiuyuan's father-like "earnest teachings", so I pretended to be relieved from my thoughts.

Fortunately, the lights in the cinema were dim, so Shen Xiuyuan did not notice anything amiss.

Although Shen Xiuyuan still felt that I was very childish, when I ate the pizza and drank the orange juice, it was obvious that he was happier than if I had eaten.

"Uncle Xiu Yuan."

After a day of travel, I sat in Shen Xiuyuan's car and stammered, "Can you take me in your house for two days? I'll be starting next week.

Shen Xiuyuan, who was driving the car, turned to look at me.

"I am sure there is no problem, but it will depend on whether Mu Huainan agrees. After all, he is your godfather, half a guardian."

"Just now, I was just saying that if someone bullied me, even if it was Mu Huainan, you would stand up for me. But now, I'm begging you, to not even let me in for a bit."

Shen Xiuyuan's laughter travelled into my ears.

"Girl, you really are a ghost. This can even help you catch on. "

"Don't get off the subject. Just tell me if you are willing or not."

"I'll take you home first."

"No way!" My attitude was firm. "In any case, I won't go back. If you don't want me to stay, then find a place to park. I want to get out of the car."

"Where are you going so late?"

"It's none of your business!"

The car turned a corner, and before I could react, my head hit the glass and there was a thump. The pain made me grit my teeth.

"Are you alright?" Shen Xiuyuan held out a hand, wanting to help me massage it.

He chuckled. I don't know what I did to make this guy think I was funny.

"Don't laugh!" I was so angry that my face turned pale. "So noisy!"

"Alright, alright, alright." Shen Xiuyuan held back his laughter, but held back with difficulty, his voice trembling: "You little brat, your head isn't that big of a temper, but you sure are stubborn."

I snorted a couple of times in reply.

"Alright, I'll send you home to pack your stuff. You can't just come home with me like this, my home might have entertained girls before, changing into underwear or something …" As Shen Xiuyuan spoke, he gave me a few proper glances, and then turned around to continue driving. "I don't have a suitable size for you."

He made me blush and look down, so I didn't want to talk to him anymore.

"Also, bring all the school stuff with you. I'll drive you to school the day after tomorrow to report in."

"Fine."