Chapter 113: Taking Action

laughter ringing in her ears.She didn't plead for help out of fear of being beaten or pain, but because she still believed, deep down, there was a glimmer of hope and fantasy left.Those people, tired...On weekends, Xiao Heng would come to Jian Tong's dormitory building to pick her up for a meal. On this weekend, Jian Tong was off duty and the beef noodle shop in the night market became their most frequent haunt.

Hu Shu had already gotten used to Xiao Heng bringing his little girlfriend to his noodle shop to eat beef noodles.

After lunch today, Xiao Heng directly led the people to the cinema.

Jian Tong was still a little dreamy, the popcorn and drink in her hand reminding her that she had been fooled by Xiao Heng again.

However, Jian Tong's lips unconsciously curled into a slight smile.

To be honest, Xiao Heng is a real sunshine person. If he wants to be good to someone, that person will definitely be happy. Thinking about this, Jian Tong's smile suddenly disappeared.

She looked at the boy beside her, a little complexed. She made up her mind that after watching the movie today, she must tell Xiao Heng clearly... she wouldn't fall in love with him.

Also, be sure to tell him that this is it for now.

She admitted that she craved the look Xiao Heng gave her when he saw her, treating her simply as an ordinary girl without disdain or sarcasm, mockery or contempt.

She also admitted that she craved this ray of light filtering in from the crack, making it all the more precious in the darkness.

But things were developing in a direction she couldn't control... It was destined that she wouldn't be able to respond to this man who pretended to be composed but was actually just a big boy. If that was the case, then it was best to make things clear with him sooner rather than later.

She was stuck in the mud, how could she possibly deserve happiness

How can one drag an innocent person down into the mire

Of course, letting go is the wisest choice.

Suddenly, her back was covered by a wave of warmth. Jian Tong was startled as if burned, and looked down. On her back, Xiao Heng's large palm firmly grasped her hand: "Don't hide." His low voice had an irresistible force.

Jian Tong's heart was pounding, but she let him hold her hand and nonchalantly turned to watch the movie.

It just made her even more determined in her heart. After watching the movie, she must find a chance to talk things through with Xiao Heng... She wasn't a good woman, and she didn't deserve happiness, let alone reciprocate his feelings.

At first, she thought this big boy was just curious and had a morbid fascination, but later... everything Xiao Heng did, the way he looked at her, none of it could fool her.

On the left, in the darkness, the instant Jian Tong turned around, Xiao Heng's handsome face broke into a wide smile. In this smile, there was immeasurable satisfaction and heartfelt happiness that Jian Tong didn't see.

What the movie was about, Jian Tong didn't pay attention. After a whole film, her mind was full of how to talk to the boy beside her later.

The movie ended, the lights came on, Xiao Heng held onto Jian Tong's hand, refusing to let go. He led her, following the crowd, out of the theater.

Jian Tong started to feel nervous. She looked up at the man's back, her palms already clammy and sticky. She couldn't help but glance at where their hands were intertwined, thinking to herself: "Doesn't he find it uncomfortable having two sweaty hands clasped together"

But obviously, unlike Jian Tong who watched the whole movie with a heavy heart, Xiao Heng was very happy and excitedly led Jian Tong to the parking lot. Jian Tong sat in the co-pilot seat, and Xiao Heng got in too.

"Wait a moment before starting the car."

"Huh" Xiao Heng turned his head, looking puzzled. "Is there anything you want to buy"

At first, he thought that she had suddenly told him to stop the car because there was something she wanted to buy but hadn't. The more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable Jian Tong felt inside.

My throat feels like it's clogged.

Xiao Heng urged again: "What do you want We have plenty of time today, it's the weekend after all."

"...No," she gritted her teeth, a firmness in her eyes: "Mr. Xiao, this is..." It's not that simple... She was about to explain things.

"The vast horizon is my love..." A ringing sound, rapid and urgent, pierced the air.

Xiao Heng took out his phone, glanced at the screen, frowned slightly, and said to Jian Tong, "Xiaotong, I'll take a call." He reached out and pressed the answer button.

A voice, aged and commanding, crackled through the phone: "You are to return home now."

Xiao Heng was dissatisfied: "Grandfather, I still have something to do..."

"No need to say more, you must go home right now."

After he finished speaking, the phone line went dead.

Xiao Heng glanced at the phone that had been hung up, his brows furrowed even deeper, nearly forming a mountain range.

"Mr. Xiao has an urgent matter Then I can go back by myself."

Jian Tong let out a sigh……It seemed there was no chance today to make things clear.

"I'll send you back to your dorm." Xiao Heng grabbed Jian Tong's arm, stopping her from opening the car door and getting out on her own. "It won't take much time to send you back, it's on my way."

"Well then, Mr. Xiao, thank you for treating me to dinner today and the movie."

Xiao Heng glared at Jian Tong with dissatisfaction: "Do you have to be so formal I've told you several times, just call me Xiao Heng. 'Mr. Xiao' sounds strange."

Saying that, he stepped on the gas and drove straight to Jian Tong's dormitory.

"We're here. Please be careful getting out." He paused, then added to Jian Tong who had already disembarked, "Jian Tong, I hope that one day, you won't have to call me Mr. Xiao anymore."

Jian Tong's footsteps faltered, and she broke into a smile towards Xiao Heng. "Mr. Xiao," she said, "that title is out of respect for you. Mr. Xiao, please go now. It seems like you have something urgent to attend to."

She finished speaking, turned around and walked away, not giving the other party a sliver of room to speak. Only a silent sigh... It seems today is impossible to make things clear, another opportunity will have to be found.

Xiao Heng's face flashed a trace of despondency, then he rallied himself, looking in the direction where Jian Tong disappeared. His eyes rekindled with determination... Sooner or later, sooner or later, he would be able to open that heart of hers that was closed tight!

I don't believe it!

Wasn't the wisdom of our ancestors expressed as "Those who have ambition will succeed, break their cooking pots and sink their boats to cross a hundred-two passes of Qin"

With a stomp on the accelerator, the car roared to life and sped towards the Xiao family mansion.

The Xiao Family

Mr. Xiao, with a head full of white hair, had a stern face by nature. At this moment, his expression was even more severe as he looked at Xiao Heng in front of him, showing no kindness whatsoever.

"Grandfather." Regardless of how unrestrained Xiao Heng was outside, he was always respectful in front of Old Master Xiao.

The old man was particularly rigid and stubborn, which made Xiao Heng reluctant to go back to the old house.

The old man reached back with his hand, and the old butler behind him immediately placed a document bag in the old man's hand.

With a thud, the old man flung the file bag in his hand onto Xiao Heng's face: "Look for yourself, how much has the Xiao family lost recently."

Xiao Heng calmly bent down and picked up the file bag. He opened it and quickly skimmed through the contents. The more he read, the more serious his expression became. He placed the file bag back on the tea table: "Grandfather, what is going on" In less than half a month, almost all of the Xiao Group's wealth had been lost!

Although he enjoyed playing and wasn't keen on getting involved in the family business, it didn't mean Xiao Heng was a good-for-nothing with no ability.

"You dare ask me if I'm alright What happened" The old man snorted coldly, pointing firmly at Xiao Heng. "Think hard, who have you offended recently! Who has the ability to push our Xiao family to this point in just half a month"

Xiao Heng instantly understood!

"Shen Xiuqin!" He spat out the three words through gritted teeth!Mrs. Jian was closest to Jian Tong, her laughter sounded strange and unsettling, making Mrs. Jian feel a shiver of fear in her heart."No misunderstanding, no hidden agenda, I just work for the Dong Hu...