Chapter 37 It Was Ordered by You (Part 1)

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"Mom!" Yan Luoxi didn't want to hear others speak ill of Zhou Guangtao, so she hastily interrupted Xue Liping. "Love is a delusion; since ancient times, heroes have all found it hard to resist the charms of beautiful women. How could Zhou Guangtao be any different He's just an ordinary person after all. I understand why he's with He Yufan. Actually, what makes our army weak isn't the enemy’s strength but our own incompetence."

Xue Liping knew that her daughter still had feelings for Zhou Guangtao and realized that whatever she said wouldn’t change anything. She sighed without telling her daughter about the recent troubles plaguing Zhou Guangtao, who was stressed out by business matters.

She took out a bank card and handed it to Yan Luoxi. "Luoxi, Mom has always told you that everything I have is yours. So don't rush to find work; just stay here comfortably and feel free to ask me to accompany you on trips whenever you want to travel for leisure. Whenever you get bored at home again, or when you decide to go out to work, feel free to do so. If you never wish to go out to work, Mom can support you for the rest of your life."

Yan Luoxi had always felt that there was something between her and her mother. Now hearing Xue Liping say this, she felt a surge of emotion. She gritted her teeth and reached out to take the bank card.

She truly didn't have any savings; it would be embarrassing for someone her age to still rely on her mom’s money, but at least it was better than spending a man's money.

"I'll try my best to find work soon," Yan Luoxi originally wanted to say that she'd repay the money once she started earning. She thought about how painful this would be and swallowed those words back down.

Xue Liping shook her head and sighed in disappointment, "This child of mine has been away from me for too long; we've become strangers. Luoxi, promise Mom that you won't leave even though this place is your wounded city. Can you do that"

Yan Luoxi had previously thought about leaving once she settled the house matter, as big and wide was the world, why should she stay here with painful memories

But after hearing her mother's words, she felt a pang in her heart. In this world, the only person connected to her by blood is right before her eyes; they really shouldn't be separated anymore.

"Mom, you've been so good to me, providing for my food and shelter. Of course I won’t leave here as long as you don’t bother me," Yan Luoxi forced a smile at Xue Liping, trying to appear relaxed.

Xue Liping nodded with satisfaction, feeling reassured. She then suggested taking Yan Luoxi out for a meal, but Yan Luoxi said she was tired and wanted to rest. So, Xue Liping left after saying goodbye.

The apartment was fully furnished and equipped with all the necessary appliances and daily necessities. Xue Liping had also arranged for someone to clean it beforehand, making it neat and tidy; Yan Luoxi only needed to unpack her clothes and hang them in the wardrobe.

After putting everything away, feeling exhausted, when finally able to be alone with peace, she felt utterly drained, even finding breathing tiring.

Resting for a while, she went into the bathroom to wash up briefly. After coming out, she held her phone blankly, suddenly an idea flashed through her mind. After hesitating for a long time, she finally summoned up the courage to call Yu Peike.

Yu Peike was pleasantly surprised when she heard Yan Luoxi on the other end of the line and chattered excitedly about various things. Yan Luoxi patiently engaged in gossip with her for quite some time before cautiously steering the conversation towards the company, then to Zhou Guangtao.

"Oh dear, don’t mention it. Since you left, our company hasn't been at peace. Do you remember that boss Fang from Hainan He sued our company and brought a bunch of people to cause trouble here, stirring everything up like a pot of soup. We have to call the police twice every day."

"What How could this happen" Yan Luoxi was greatly surprised, her heart racing.

"Apparently, that owner Fang has some background in the underworld. Our boss Zhou somehow offended him, and he's been relentlessly harassing our company. Every day different lackeys come to cause trouble. Two were taken away by the police today, but two more appeared tomorrow. It’s really worrying!"

Just thinking about that scene gave Yan Luoxi a headache. "Didn’t Fang sue Has there been any verdict Is the company suffering serious losses" She wanted to ask how Zhou Guangtao was doing now, but ultimately held back.

"The contract seems to be in our favor, and the court ruled that our company hasn't suffered significant losses. However, his actions have severely tarnished our reputation; we haven’t been getting any business recently. Even investors who had already signed contracts with us are now demanding withdrawals. That owner Fang is just too malicious…" Yu Peike didn't fully understand Yan Luoxi's intentions and ranted about her dissatisfaction.

"Then… what does boss Zhou say" Seeing that Yu Peike hadn’t mentioned Zhou Guangtao for a long time, Yan Luoxi nervously asked the question.

“Boss Zhou has had it tough these days. He was heartbroken over a breakup earlier and looked dispirited every day. Now he’s also dealing with lawsuits which have made him look anxious all day. The company's affairs are in chaos because of this, and he’s lost weight; seeing him is heartbreaking.” Yu Peike had secretly liked Zhou Guangtao for some time.

Yan Luoxi was deeply shaken. She wondered if Li An had instructed Fang to cause trouble and asked urgently: "Does owner Fang still come to the company to cause a disturbance"

"It's quite strange," Yu Peike’s voice carried an element of surprise, “His men used to come every day, but suddenly they’ve vanished in recent days. Our boss Zhou has finally caught a break.”

“Oh,” Yan Luoxi felt her heart lighten a bit. Chatting aimlessly with Yu Peike for a while longer before hanging up the phone.

After Yan Luoxi hung up the phone, she became increasingly convinced that this matter was related to Li An. She angrily picked up her phone, intending to call Li An when the doorbell rang.

She walked over to the door and saw through the peephole that Li An was standing outside. She thought to herself that this guy actually came to her doorstep himself; it would be better this way so she could ask him face-to-face about everything.

Yan Luoxi opened the door, and Li An was carrying several exquisite takeaway containers, acting as if he belonged there without being invited.

"How did you know I live here" Yan Luoxi glared at Li An who was fussing with the food boxes at the dining table.

“Do I need to explain” Li An answered casually, admitting it readily. “I used some methods.”

"Alright, you put yourself in a tricky position," Yan Luoxi followed up coldly and questioned him, "Then that Fang boss was also someone you manipulated"

Li An was startled, thinking that Yan Luoxi knew about the things he had asked Fang Jianghai to harass He Yufan over and then frame Zhou Guangtao for. Those matters were something he would never admit even if it cost him his life. So instead, he acted as though nothing happened and smiled at Yan Luoxi, “Which Fang boss What methods”

Yan Luoxi sized up Li An from head to toe, trying to detect any subtle signs in his demeanor that might give away the truth, but unfortunately, Li An's expression was too composed for her to find anything amiss.hy do we have to break up How can you easily say 'break up'"Zhou Guangtao was very angry and his tone was cold, making Yan Luoxi feel a chill run down her spine. She instinctively forced herself to co...