Chapter 138: Choosing Him at Great Cost, Losing My Sister
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Two million.
What an extravagant offer!
As the next round began, the atmosphere throughout the arena reached a fever pitch.
On the boxing platform, Zhuo Wang fought with far greater ferocity than before.
Li Jiuwei sat in the main seat, enjoying Zhuo Wang’s match while the boxing manager eagerly served her tea and water. “Miss, you certainly won’t lose money by betting on Zhuo Wang. That boy is a tiger.”
“He is indeed impressive.”
Otherwise, she would not have come here.
The match would continue for some time, and Li Jiuwei was not particularly interested in waiting. The manager hurriedly suggested, “Miss, you can rest in the lounge for now. When the match is over, I’ll bring Zhuo Wang to meet you.”
This manager certainly knew how to please his guests.
She followed him to the VIP lounge, where pastries and red wine were readily available.
She had set her sights on Zhuo Wang long ago.
Time passed slowly.
The door swung open with a click.
The manager led Zhuo Wang inside. He had even more injuries on his face than before, but fortunately, they did not detract from his handsome features.
“Miss, I’ve brought Zhuo Wang to you.”
“Mm. You may leave.”
The smile at the corners of the manager’s mouth froze, but he quickly recovered. Before leaving, he cast Zhuo Wang a meaningful glance.
Once outside, the manager tactfully closed the door behind him.
These wealthy people certainly knew how to amuse themselves.
Zhuo Wang frowned. His gaze toward Li Jiuwei was guarded and displeased.
“Miss, if you invest in me, I can fight for you to watch, but I will not agree to anything else! I can return your money.”
Li Jiuwei was astonished. The expression of a chaste and indignant woman on his face made her scalp prickle.
“You misunderstand. I did invest in you because I have a request, but it is not what you think, young man. Your imagination is dangerous.”
Her gaze was frank and open, making it clear that he had truly misunderstood. Zhuo Wang immediately felt embarrassed, and a trace of panic appeared in his eyes.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to. I…”
“I know. There is no need to explain. In fact, my purpose here is very simple. I will pay you a monthly salary of one hundred thousand. Your responsibility will be my personal security. The benefits include social insurance and a housing fund. You will receive holiday allowances, though you may not be able to rest on time. During holidays, you will be paid triple wages. Are you interested?”
Zhuo Wang frowned, unable to understand. “Why did you choose me?”
“You are the most suitable person to serve as my bodyguard. I have many enemies. Of course, if you are afraid, you can refuse.”
“No. I’m willing.”
Li Jiuwei smiled faintly. “Good. Be ready to start work tomorrow. Let’s exchange contact information first. I’ll notify you of the address.”
Zhuo Wang scanned Li Jiuwei’s account. After he accepted her friend request, Li Jiuwei left.
Those two million meant a great deal to Zhuo Wang.
His younger sister could be saved.
Li Jiuwei had investigated Zhuo Wang’s background in advance. She knew that he had risked his life fighting underground matches for years to save enough money for his sick sister’s treatment. To him, those two million were money that could save her life.
Hope shone in his eyes. It seemed that life finally held something to look forward to.
After leaving the underground boxing arena, Li Jiuwei drove back to Suwei Manor.
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Feng Su had been waiting for her for a long time.
“Little Wei, Feng Qi didn’t go with you?”
“He had other matters to attend to. My new bodyguard will start work tomorrow.”
“A new bodyguard? A man?”
“Feng Su, he is my employee. Our relationship is that of employer and employee. You really don’t need to be jealous of him.”
“I’m not jealous. I trust you.”
“Oh, please… If you two are going to talk, then talk. What are you doing embracing each other? There are elders in the house, you know.”
Jin Zhuo suddenly appeared, breaking the ambiguous atmosphere. Li Jiuwei felt slightly embarrassed.
“Big Cabbage—no, Feng Su, come play a game of chess with me.”
Feng Su quickly kissed Li Jiuwei on the cheek. As he walked away with his back turned to Jin Zhuo, Jin Zhuo suddenly looked back. The two of them carefully avoided each other’s gaze.
Doubt flickered in his eyes. “Come on.”
“I’m coming.”
Jin Zhuo was very fond of Feng Su. Li Jiuwei had always known that her master had extraordinarily high standards.
Ordinary people rarely caught his eye.
Buzz—
A message arrived on her phone.
After reading it, Li Jiuwei’s eyes shone with a brilliant smile.
[Proceed according to plan.]
Holding her phone, Li Jiuwei eagerly anticipated the banquet at which the Feng family would announce its heir tomorrow.
The capital was bound to be extraordinarily lively.
That afternoon, an unexpected guest arrived.
Li Jiuwei looked calmly at Li Jingbai, who stood outside the main gate.
“Jiuwei—I’ve dealt with Shen Moxu for you. He won’t bother you again.”
Li Jiuwei looked at Li Jingbai with an expressionless face. His heart ached. He knew that she did not want to see him, nor did she want to see anyone from the Li family.
He only wanted to fulfill his duty as her brother.
“Jiuwei…”
“Second Young Master Li, you didn’t need to offend Shen Moxu for my sake.”
“It was necessary. Very necessary.”
“Suit yourself.”
As Li Jiuwei turned to leave, Li Jingbai suddenly called out, “I’m sorry, little sister.”
Little sister?
It had been so, so long since she had heard that form of address. She had never expected Li Jingbai to say those two words again one day.
Li Jiuwei quickened her pace without looking back.
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He had truly lost his sister.
Li Jingbai returned to the Li residence in a daze.
Waiting for him were the reproaches of his parents.
They defended Shen Moxu at every turn and condemned Li Jingbai for everything he had done.
They even demanded that he apologize to Shen Moxu.
“Impossible.”
“Li Jingbai, you struck Shen Moxu. What are we supposed to do about your aunt? Our two families are meant to form an alliance through marriage.”
“Mother, do you know what Shen Moxu did? He had improper intentions toward Jiuwei. He deserved to be beaten.”
“This is all because Li Jiuwei has no sense of propriety. She insisted on seducing Shen Moxu. Flies don’t gather around eggs without cracks.”
“That’s right. Your mother is correct. It takes two to start a quarrel. Moxu may have been wrong, but Li Jiuwei is the one most at fault.”
At that moment, Li Jingbai suddenly felt that the people before him were not his parents at all. They were more like demons.
In their eyes, Li Jiuwei was truly that worthless.
The events of the past flashed vividly through his mind.
Li Jingbai’s face turned deathly pale. He began to laugh foolishly, startling his parents as they stared at him.
Had he gone mad?
“Now I understand why Jiuwei refused to come home. Now I understand why she hates us. Now I understand why she refuses to acknowledge you! Father, Mother, you are unworthy of being Jiuwei’s parents, and I am unworthy of being her brother.”
“We were wrong. We were all wrong. We were wrong beyond reason, wrong to the point of absurdity—”
Li Jingbai alternated between sobbing and laughing, looking utterly deranged. The Li couple watched him with displeasure.
“Stop spouting nonsense. I think you’ve gone mad.”
If he had gone mad, would that not be better?
Then he would not have to remember the foolishness of his past—
Jiuwei, I’m sorry. Your brother regrets everything!
Li Jiuwei no longer cared about anyone from the Li family. For now, only the affairs of the Feng family mattered.
In the blink of an eye, the day arrived when the Feng family would announce its heir.
Li Jiuwei appeared outside the Feng residence with Zhuo Wang. Many dignitaries had arrived that day. The rare license plates alone made it clear that every guest was a powerful figure of the highest standing.
Security checks had even been arranged at the entrance for tonight’s banquet.
The area had been sealed off so thoroughly that not even air could pass through. Feng Huang had planted numerous people there, and her precautions were most likely directed at Feng Su.
Li Jiuwei’s arrival prompted much whispering among the guests.
Feng Huang appeared in an elegant black gown with a long train, looking down at Li Jiuwei like a victor.
Her voice was low.
“Li Jiuwei, open your eyes and watch carefully as I take everything from Feng Su. Tonight, don’t even dream of walking away unscathed.”
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