novelaction Chapter 314 There's still a chance
Chapter 314 There's still a chance
Over the next few days, I began actively contacting potential sponsors in other industries. Although the process wasn't smooth, I didn't give up. At the same time, I was also closely monitoring Fan Shuiguang's company activities and even secretly investigating her financial situation.
However, everything seemed normal, with no signs of a collapse.
"Is Su Ming trying to scare me?" I couldn't help but wonder.
However, just as I lowered my guard slightly, a sudden storm quietly descended. Fan Shuiguang's company was suddenly exposed for financial fraud, its stock price plummeted, and its cash flow dried up. And I, as her sponsor, was also caught up in this turmoil.
"Sister Mo, what should we do?" Little Sweetie's voice was tinged with panic.
I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down. "Don't panic, we still have a chance."
A few days later, that night, Xu Sisi called.
"Sister Mo, I've found out." Xu Sisi's voice was very low, as if she was afraid of being overheard. "The relationship between Su Ming and Fan Shuiguang... is much more complicated than we thought."
I frowned, instinctively gripping my phone tighter. "What does this mean?"
“Su Ming is not Fan Shuiguang’s cousin, but his younger brother.” Xu Sisi paused, and the crisp sound of dice hitting a glass came from the background, clear but jarring. “Back then, when the old master of the Fan family favored boys over girls and gave his sister away, Su Ming was only two years old.”
"What?!" I jumped up, the cushion behind my back falling to the floor with a thud. Little Sweetie was tidying up her livestreaming equipment, the fill light in her hand flashing past my eyes, casting a distorted shadow on the ceiling, much like my chaotic thoughts at that moment.
"So... Su Ming came here for revenge?" I asked in a low voice, my voice trembling slightly.
“Very likely.” Xu Sisi’s voice remained calm. “The Fan family sent Su Ming’s sister away back then, and Su Ming has known about it since he was a child. He has been investigating the Fan family’s background all these years, and Fan Shuiguang is just his first step.”
I took a deep breath, feeling as if a huge rock was pressing on my chest, making it hard to breathe. Fan Shuiguang's sponsorship, Su Ming's sudden appearance, the Fan family's secret... it was all like a giant net, slowly tightening around me.
"Sisi, how did you find out all this?" I couldn't help but ask, filled with curiosity about Xu Sisi's investigation process.
Xu Sisi was silent for a few seconds, seemingly organizing her thoughts. "Actually, I didn't think too much about it at first. I just felt that the relationship between Su Ming and Fan Shuiguang was a bit strange. They are clearly cousins, but Su Ming's attitude towards Fan Shuiguang is like that of an enemy. So, I started by investigating the Fan family's background and their family history."
"The history of the Fan family?" I frowned. "That's not something you can just find out easily, is it?"
“It was indeed not easy.” Xu Sisi’s voice carried a hint of pride. “I first found some of the Fan family’s old employees, especially those old servants who had worked for the Fan family for more than ten years. Although they were retired, they knew a lot about the Fan family. One of the old servants, surnamed Li, had worked for the Fan family for more than twenty years. She told me that the old master Fan did have a daughter back then, but she was sent away when she was two years old.”
"Sent them away?" I was taken aback. "Why?"
“He favors sons over daughters.” Xu Sisi’s tone was tinged with sarcasm. “Old Master Fan always wanted a son, but after Fan Shuiguang’s mother gave birth to two daughters, her health deteriorated. Later, Old Master Fan had an affair with Su Ming’s mother, and they had Su Ming. But Su Ming’s mother was of low social status, and Old Master Fan was unwilling to acknowledge her. He only brought Su Ming back, while Su Ming’s sister was sent away.”
"Does Su Ming know about this?" I pressed.
“Of course I know.” Xu Sisi’s voice turned cold. “Su Ming has known since he was a child that he had a younger sister who was sent away, but he never knew where she was sent. Over the years, he has been investigating in secret, and it wasn’t until Grandpa Fan passed away last year that he found a clue.”
"So, Su Ming is now taking revenge on the Fan family?" I asked in a low voice, feeling a little uneasy.
“That’s right.” Xu Sisi’s tone became serious. “Su Ming not only wants to take revenge on the Fan family, but also wants to take over Fan Shuiguang’s business. He has been secretly plotting for years, and Fan Shuiguang’s company has been on his radar for a long time.”
I took a deep breath, feeling as if a huge rock was pressing on my chest, making it hard to breathe. "Sisi, how long did it take you to find all this?"
“About a week.” Xu Sisi’s voice was tinged with fatigue. “I went to many places and met many people to piece together this information. Especially that old maid, she was unwilling to talk at first, but I had to coax her out some details.”
"Thank you for your hard work, Sisi," I said sincerely, my admiration for Xu Sisi growing even stronger.
"It's nothing, it's what I should do." Xu Sisi smiled, her tone becoming more relaxed. "But Sister Mo, you have to be careful. Su Ming is not a simple person. If he thinks you're in his way, he might do something bad to you."
"I understand." I nodded, but I still felt uneasy. "Sisi, keep investigating and see what Su Ming does next. If you find any new clues, let me know immediately."
"Okay," Xu Sisi replied and hung up the phone.
I put down my phone and leaned back on the sofa, but my mind was still in turmoil. Su Ming's revenge, the Fan family's secrets, Fan Shuiguang's sponsorship... it all felt like a massive storm sweeping over me.
I was sprawled on the sofa, feeling annoyed, when Jiang Yichen strolled in. He noticed my sour face and immediately came over, his eyes sparkling, and asked, "Honey, what's wrong? Who was that on the phone? Why did you look so down after the call, like someone owed you money?"
I glanced at him and sighed, "It's all because of Su Ming. Sisi found out that he's taking revenge on the Fan family and has his eyes on Fan Shuiguang's businesses. He's been secretly making trouble behind the scenes."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yichen's eyes widened and his eyebrows shot up: "What? This Su Ming is too wicked! But, your husband is here, so don't worry."
I patted his hand and forced a smile: "Oh, I can handle it. You don't need to worry about it this time. I've asked Sisi to keep investigating. She'll let me know if there's any news."
Jiang Yichen was unhappy and pulled me into his arms, rubbing his chin against my head: "How can I not worry? You're my precious darling. If that Su Ming does something bad to you, I'll be heartbroken. Don't bear it all alone. If something happens, we'll figure it out together."
I snuggled against him and mumbled, "I know you feel sorry for me, but I don't want you to get involved in this. I want to handle this on my own this time."