Chapter 151: I need you in my life (1/2)

Chapter 151: I need you in my life

My fists were clenched. “You don’t understand? Allow me to make it clearer. You told Suyang Xu Chuqiao had sent someone to investigate you. So, you wanted him to keep an eye out for me. But you had no idea that the person would be someone who he had dated before. Suyang told you he knows me. As long as you “accidentally” told me about your past and begged me after, I’ll soften and decide to keep the secret hidden forever. You’ll be able to get what you want and also use me to help you get rid of the misunderstanding between you and Xu Chuqiao. Na Wei’s letter would be the key for helping you mend your relationship with your son, am I correct?”

It has been three years. Suyang wasn’t the only one who could speculate. He can’t manipulate me like he used to.

Hearing my words, Yao Youfan sighed and touched her heart. She regretfully stated, “You’re actually quite different from Suyang’s description of you.”

“The person he thought I was is gone. I’m no longer the person I was three years ago.”

“So what is your next step?”

“I will tell my client that the will is real. I will tell him everything without missing a word. This is my job. I am devoted to my occupation.”

“Do you know what happens if you go against me? It’s not something you can handle.”

To me, Yao Youfan’s words sounded very childish. This wasn’t some gangster movie. “You’re not the first person who’ve tried to threaten me. People in my field are often threatened. Anyhow, I’m going to leave now. If I were you, I would think of a countermeasure to deal with Xu Chuqiao’s interrogation instead.”

I left the blank Yao Youfan where she was and left emotionlessly.

When I left the house, I realized I was still wearing a scarf around my face….surprisingly I was able to put up such a powerful act with my ridiculous appearance. I roughly removed the scarf off my face and angrily stared at my mirror’s reflection.

Suyang! Humph… I had underestimated him. I almost fell into his trap again. For a moment, I actually considered hiding the truth for Yao Youfan. It would’ve been what he wanted. Knowing this, I felt a burning anger.

I violently kicked an empty can by my feet. The sound of metal crashing against a wall rang in my ear.

Could he have gotten back with me to help Yao Youfan? Suyang actually lied to me for her. Perhaps he wasn’t what he said he was. Maybe he still hated me and wanted to get revenge.

My mind was a mess. I didn’t have any written evidence, but I took out the recording device from my pocket. It was running the whole time. I finally turned it off. Earlier, I turned it on the moment Yao Youfan entered the house.

My hands were shaky. I completed my task, but my heart was suffering. I was experiencing the feeling of loss from three years ago. It was slowly devouring my flesh, blood, and spirit.

In the afternoon, I went to Xu Chuqiao's office and submitted my report to him. I told him the truth about the will and gave him the USB recording of my conversation with Yao Youfan. It didn’t matter whether he believed me or not. I have completed my mission.

Now, whatever that happens in the Xu family was no longer my issue. It was Xu Chuqiao who wanted to find out. He had to take responsibility for his decision. As for me, I had my own issues to deal with.

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It was nighttime. I silently sat on the couch and waited for Suyang to return home. I didn’t turn on any lights. Perhaps, my heart was only able to seek peace in the darkness.

Earlier in the afternoon, I was furious when I had figured out the truth. But I’ve calmed down a lot since then.

I’m much better! Much better now! It’s fine. It’s fine! I comforted myself.

After reflecting deeply, I decided to let this go.

Wasn’t it strange? I was betrayed by my lover… initially, I had wanted to pack everything and leave. But the moment I picked up the luggage, I realized the thought of losing Suyang again was more painful than the betrayal itself.

Women. We are such emotional creatures.

I could hear the password being pressed. But, the door didn’t open. Instead, Suyang started to knock on the door. He probably knew what happened earlier today.

Honestly, we were both stressed and didn’t know how to face each other. But I’ve already decided. I wasn’t sure what Suyang had in mind though.

“I’ll give you this one chance… you better grasp it….” I whispered. Then, I stood in front of the door. I didn’t make any incentive to open the door. Instead, I yelled, “Come in yourself.”

Suyang sounded surprise. “You are ok if I enter?”

“Do you want to enter?”

“Please give me a chance to explain myself.”

I sighed and leaned against the door. “What do you want to explain? Yao Youfan or our issue?”

Suyang was speaking to me from the other side of the door. It was actually effective because it sounded like he was very apologetic. “I'm sorry.”

“What are you sorry for? You didn’t do anything wrong. I’m the one who’s wrong. I trusted you like a fool.”