Chapter 242 Best Friend
Chapter 242 Best Friend
Talking about the past between Aunt Chen and Chen Xiaolin, Lu Xingchen's eyes couldn't help but become far-sighted.
"After I left the Lu family, I started my own business. During the development of the Smart Star No. 1, I was short of funds for a period of time. Xiaolin, who was still studying at the time, was interning at my place, so she told Aunt Chen about this.
At that time, Chen Ma, who was already married to Liu Wenhao, the boss of Tai'an Commerce, gave me 50 million yuan. I didn't feel awkward, thinking that since she had the money, I would treat it as an investment for her and give her 3 million yuan in interest a year. Chen Ma insisted on not taking it, but I said that if she didn't want the money, I wouldn't take it. Finally, she agreed.
About half a year later, I learned from Hyo-lin that Chen's mother was in the hospital. The reason was that she mortgaged the villa without Liu Wenhao's knowledge and took the money to give me. At that time, my mother's company had problems. Liu Wenhao was afraid that he would not get the money back, so he beat Chen's mother and broke her ribs.
Because both my mom and Mom Chen got into trouble, I decided to sell the company and pay them back.
Later, I went to the hospital to visit Chen's mother and heard Xiaolin crying outside the ward. The reason was that Chen's mother said that my situation was so difficult and she was already embarrassed that I had to pay her back 50 million, so how could she still charge interest and ask Xiaolin to pay it back to me.
Xiaolin cried and said that her mother was partial to me, an outsider, and treated me better than her own daughter. She thought the interest of 3 million yuan was too little, just from the money Chen Ma paid for me. I have enjoyed the life of a rich lady for 20 years, so I should have to endure some sufferings. Why should they, mother and daughter, bear the burden for me when I have nothing? If Chen Ma controls me again, she will cut off her relationship with her.
When Chen's mother saw that Xiaolin was heartbroken, she told her that she cut off her finger mostly for her sake, because if something happened to her or she died, Xiaolin would not be able to continue to go to the best school and live the good life she had at that time.
It would be better to take a risk. As long as I can return safely, the Lu family will definitely not treat her badly. The result was exactly as she expected. I was rescued and returned. Later, my mother could not say that she treated Xiaolin as a daughter, but apart from going abroad, Xiaolin would definitely have a share in my education. "
As Lu Xingchen spoke, she saw Li Zhen's brows furrowing more and more, and she smiled with relief instead.
"I listened to them and felt bad at first, but after thinking about it, Xiaolin is Chen Ma's biological daughter. Just like I feel that I am closer to Chen Ma, but I am still closer to my biological mother. If I care about the fact that Chen Ma loves Xiaolin more than me, it would be inappropriate.
Moreover, after my mother knew that I was not a child of the Lu family, she still insisted on hiding the fact and keeping me in the Lu family. This way of loving her daughter is actually the same as Chen's mother. I understand her, and I can also understand Chen's mother. "
Having said that, Lu Xingchen couldn't help but smile and sigh.
"It's just that people's hearts are very complicated. Understanding is one thing, but there is still a gap in my heart. Especially Xiaolin, I always think she is my friend, bestie, and sister, but I didn't expect... it may be because I deprived her of too much maternal love. As for Chen's mother, I am always grateful and have always wanted to respect her, but I have been busy with myself these years, and Chen's mother is doing well. I don't want to be what Xiaolin wants, and let her bear my difficulties when I have nothing, even if I don't really need it..."
At the end she cheered herself up and smiled at Li Zhen.
Li Zhen reached out and rubbed her back, comforting her: "You said that beautiful things are always worth waiting for. If they are not so beautiful, there is no need to be sad. What really belongs to you will come back sooner or later. For example, I am yours by nature, and you can't get rid of me."
Lu Xingchen smiled happily at what he said, and reached out to touch his beautiful eyebrows, nose, and mouth, then pinched his chin a little harder, "Now tell me, what did Xiaolin do?"
Li Zhen held her mischievous little hand in his, "We found out that the person who asked someone to send money to Lu Yutang's ex-girlfriend was Wang Silin, but the person who gave the money to Wang Silin was Zhang Chun'er."
Lu Xingchen frowned. How could it be related to Zhang Chuner?
Li Zhen: "Zhang Chun'er is in our hands now. When questioned, she said that it was Chen Xiaolin who ordered it. Wang Silin can testify. Wang Silin went out to sea during his annual leave. Normally, he will be back ashore the day after tomorrow."
The next day.
Sitting in front of the computer, Chen Xiaolin raised her hand and rubbed her stiff neck.
Assistant Xu Lu brought her a cup of coffee and said, "Boss, I know you want to win the AI automation project, but you also need to take care of your rest. Did you stay up all night last night?"
"It's okay." Chen Xiaolin took the coffee she gave her and took a sip. "Don't we have your life-saving coffee?"
Xu Lu: "I have to state in advance that I can only refill coffee, not my life."
Chen Xiaolin smiled as she leaned back in her chair. She happened to see Qin Heng walking up behind her. She turned around and raised her hand to greet him: "Secretary Qin, I haven't seen you for a long time. Are you here to see Minister Zhou?"
"No." Qin Heng smiled at her, "Go find Manager Chen."
"Looking for me?" Chen Xiaolin was slightly surprised. "What's the matter?"
Qin Heng: "I need Manager Chen's help with something. Would it be convenient for you to come with me?"
Chen Xiaolin nodded happily: "Of course it's convenient." After that, she locked the computer monitor and followed Qin Heng out of the office.
Qin Heng was aloof to the outside world but was very familiar with her. But today, he took her to the elevator without saying a word. Chen Xiaolin couldn't help asking, "Where are we going?"
Qin Heng: "You'll know when you get there."
Chen Xiaolin was amused, "What's going on? You're so mysterious."
The two entered the elevator and saw Qin Heng press the "-2" floor button. She was even more surprised, "Are you going to leave the company?"
"Correct."
If she was out on a company field trip, it shouldn't be Qin Heng who would look for her. Chen Xiaolin was really confused, but she could see that Qin Heng had no intention of speaking on her own initiative, so she didn't ask any more questions until she saw two cars with their lights flashing in the underground parking lot.
She knew that one of them was Li Zhen's car, but Qin Heng took her to another black business car and said to her, "Boss Li has something to talk to you about, so we'll take up some of your working time. Manager Chen, please get in the car."
Chen Xiaolin looked at the unfamiliar faces of a man and a woman who looked like bodyguards outside the car, turned back to look at Qin Heng and asked, "Can I have a word with Mr. Li first?"
Qin Heng gestured for her to get in the car again, "When we get there, President Li will tell you."
Chen Xiaolin looked in the direction of Li Zhen's car again, but she couldn't see inside his car from the outside. She smiled helplessly and got into the car in front of her.
The car drove for about an hour and drove into one of the villa areas halfway up the mountain.
Chen Xiaolin got out of the car and saw that Lu Xingchen also got out of the car with Li Zhen. She frowned slightly and walked towards them. Standing in front of Lu Xingchen, she smiled and asked, "Today is not my birthday. Are you going to give me a surprise?"
frightfiction