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Chapter Four: Secrets Behind the Truth
In the stillness of the night, Su Ruolan sat in a corner of the café, her fingers tightly gripping the coffee cup, her fingertips turning white from the pressure. Across from her, Manager Wang held a cigar, a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth. His scrutinizing gaze made her feel as if she were sitting on pins and needles.
"Miss Su, this collaboration is of great significance to our company," Manager Wang said, taking a puff of smoke, his tone laced with nonchalance. "However, if you want us to continue extending your father's debts, you'll need to show some sincerity."
Ruolan forced herself to calm down, meeting Manager Wang's gaze directly. "Rest assured, I will do my best to persuade the Gu Family to support the collaboration. But beyond that, I am powerless."
Manager Wang chuckled softly, his eyes falling on her tightly clenched hands. "Miss Su certainly has determination; let’s hope for a pleasant cooperation."
A stack of documents was pushed toward Ruolan, the red seal glaring at her. Taking a deep breath, she picked up the pen and signed her name, suppressing all her unease.
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The next morning in Gu Changting's study, several photographs lay scattered on the desk. In one photo, Ruolan sat in the corner of the café with a complex expression, facing Manager Wang's enigmatic smile.
"Well..." Gu Changting stood before the desk, his hand trembling slightly as he held the photograph. Anger ignited in his eyes. He shoved the chair aside and strode out of the room.
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Ruolan was tidying up in the kitchen when she suddenly heard footsteps. Turning around, she saw Gu Changting holding the photograph, his gaze icy and piercing.
"Su Ruolan, what is going on here?" He tossed the photo onto the table in front of her, his voice as cold as ice. "Explain yourself—what are you and Manager Wang plotting?"
Ruolan's heart sank as she looked at the photos. She struggled to keep her voice steady. "This is my business; it’s none of your concern."
"Your business? You are now part of the Gu Family; everything you do is closely related to them!" Gu Changting shouted, his finger nearly jabbing into her face. "How many more things are you hiding from me?"
Ruolan lowered her head, biting her lip as turmoil raged within her. She understood that no matter how much she explained, he would never believe her.
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"Chang Ting, don’t be too agitated." A gentle voice came from the doorway—it was Lin Wanran. She entered with a cup of tea, feigning an attempt to ease the tension. "Perhaps Ruolan just... has some unspoken difficulties."
Gu Changting turned to look at her, his expression still stern. "What unspoken difficulties? Why don’t you speak on her behalf?"
Lin Wanran sighed softly as she lowered her head. "I’ve only heard that Manager Wang seems particularly concerned about Ruolan. Chang Ting, you know that sometimes we women can be exploited by certain individuals."
Ruolan shot up her head and stared at Lin Wanran defiantly. "What do you mean by that?"
"I’m just concerned for you," Lin Wanran replied with a gentle smile, though there was an underlying sharpness in her voice. "I hope you haven’t been led astray by those with ulterior motives."
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That night, Ruolan sat alone in her empty bedroom as silent tears streamed down her face. She hugged her knees tightly, replaying Gu Changting's accusations and Lin Wanran's words over and over in her mind.
She could no longer hold back and rushed into the living room, standing in front of Gu Changting, her voice choked with emotion. "Gu Changting, what do you want me to look like to be satisfied?"
Gu Changting was taken aback for a moment but quickly sneered. "Satisfied? Do you really think I could ever be satisfied with you? Su Ruolan, you make me feel disgusted."
Ruolan's heart felt as if it had been violently torn apart, tears blurring her vision. She turned and ran upstairs, slamming the door shut behind her, collapsing onto the floor.
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The next morning, Gu Changting pushed open the bedroom door, only to find it empty. On the table lay a signed divorce agreement, beside it was Ruolan's ring.
He stood frozen in place, a sharp pain shot through his chest, an inexplicable sense of unease washing over him.
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Ruolan stood at the door with her suitcase in tow when Lin Wanran walked over with a smile and whispered, "Leaving here might be the best choice for you."
Ruolan lifted her head, her gaze resolute. "Thank you, I know what to choose."
Lin Wanran's smile deepened. "I hope everything goes well for you in the future."
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In the room, Gu Changting stared at the empty wardrobe and bedside table, Ruolan's figure lingering in his mind. He reached out to touch where her ring used to be, but it felt cold as ice.
The dull ache in his chest returned, and he didn’t even realize that this emptiness was making it hard for him to breathe.
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