CHAPTER 280: CHAPTER 280: THE TRUTH REVEALED

"Relying on the fact that you are Bian Yue’s sister? You’re right, what I’m counting on now is that I’m Bian Yue’s sister." Bian Shu spoke calmly and coolly, her face expressionless as she looked at Wang Dan’an, her expression conveying contempt: "Even so, what can you do to me?"

Wang Dan’an even felt momentarily deaf to hear Bian Shu speak like this.

He was so angry that he stood up, but it was Huang Zhangyue by his side whose tone became accommodating after a series of setbacks in recent days, realizing that the situation was stronger than the person, he said softly, "Miss Bian Shu, President Wang has been very busy lately, so his attitude was not good, please forgive him."

Bian Shu came with a clear purpose and knew the negotiation would not go smoothly. She was actually prepared for Wang Dan’an’s attitude.

Therefore, she smiled and said soothingly, "Of course, everyone has had a hard time lately, I understand that President Wang is in a difficult position, but I am willing to strike a deal with him."

"A deal? Do you really think the Bian Family still exists? I could discuss a deal with Bian Yue, but what kind of deal could I possibly have with you, a fallen lunatic?" Wang Dan despised Bian Shu, his laughter filled with scorn as he glanced her up and down.

"President Wang wants to cooperate with Bian Yue, doesn’t he? I can make Bian Yue let bygones be bygones and continue to cooperate with you. You should be clear that Bian Yue’s attitude towards you is entirely because of the orphanage incident, taking a stand for me," Bian Shu said in a dry tone, word by word in a rational manner: "Given Bian Yue’s character, even if it meant making the evidence public, she wouldn’t continue the cooperation with you. But if I ask, she will consider my face and give you a way out."

Wang Dan’an didn’t really understand the relationship between Bian Yue and Bian Shu. Whether they were as close as Bian Shu mentioned and would actually heed each other’s words was debatable.

Therefore, Wang Dan’an sneered, saying, "What makes you think I can trust you?"

"Bian Yue will be here soon. If I can get her to agree immediately, do you dare to make those evidences public?" Bian Shu sat down, her face expressionless as she looked at Wang Dan’an, appearing very confident.

Wang Dan’an and Huang Zhangyue exchanged looks, and with a smile, Huang Zhangyue spoke, "Miss Bian Shu, President Wang may have spoken rashly just now, please understand. Of course, what you just said, we all believe it, it’s just that the President hasn’t quite settled on it yet."

"Of course, it’s a scandal for Red Mountain; you need more time to think it over, and that’s only fair. But I’m short on time. Once Bian Yue arrives, it will be your last chance to consider, we need your answer on the spot," Bian Shu remained calm as she spoke, lifting her eyes towards Wang Dan’an, her eyes resolute.

Although Wang Dan’an did not understand Bian Shu’s obstinacy, he thought the deal was still favorable. Now that the orphanage had been dissolved and the evidence against him destroyed, if it was just about dragging down the old Li Family, why wouldn’t he?

Hence, after a moment of silence, Wang Dan’an chuckled, saying, "I was rude just now, rest assured Miss Bian Shu, if it is really as you said, and you can facilitate the cooperation between the Bian Group and Red Mountain, I am willing to owe you the favor."

A weight lifted in Bian Shu’s heart.

But on the surface, she remained composed as she looked at Wang Dan’an, her tone unflustered, "I only hope that President Wang won’t regret it later."

When Bian Yue and Shen Jinci arrived, Wang Dan was attentively pouring tea for Bian Shu.

Bian Yue stood at the door, momentarily stunned.

While Wang Dan’an, upon seeing Bian Yue and Shen Jinci, immediately put down his teacup with a smile and said, "President Bian, Mr. Shen, you’ve arrived. Look, your sister suddenly came to negotiate cooperation with me, and I was so unprepared that I didn’t even make the tea properly, I’ve just poured it!"

"Yes, President Bian, please sit down with Mr. Shen and have a cup of tea," Huang Zhangyue echoed with a smile.

Bian Yue looked at Bian Shu confused.

She walked over to Bian Shu without a word and sat down, the fragrant tea aroma spreading between them. Bian Yue looked at Bian Shu’s peaceful profile, her throat tightening slightly, "Sister..."

"I want to cooperate with Red Mountain," Bian Shu said softly.

Bian Yue was somewhat surprised, "Cooperate? Do you know what Red Mountain..."

"I know," Bian Shu interrupted Bian Yue, her gaze becoming even more like still water, speaking calmly word by word, "Yueyue, but I’m not a child anymore, I know what’s most important for me."

Bian Yue understood Bian Shu’s choice, "Have you thought it through? Sister, we don’t need to be so hasty."

In the presence of Wang Dan’an, Bian Yue’s words were also piercing.

But Wang Dan’an was prepared for this and just smiled upon hearing it. He restrained his smile a bit nervously when he caught Shen Jinci’s cold gaze.

"I need it, Yueyue, I need an answer now."

To a large extent, Bian Yue did all this for Bian Shu. Now that the person concerned had made this choice, Bian Yue had no say in it, nor did she want to persuade otherwise. She said softly, "If you’ve made up your mind, I’ll listen to you."

Bian Shu showed gratitude, reached out, and hugged Bian Yue tightly, tears falling, "Yueyue... thank you, I’m really not a good sister..."

Bian Yue felt a bitter taste in her heart. She patted Bian Shu’s back without knowing what to say.

The deal was thus settled, and Bian Shu came prepared, even the contract was ready in advance, but all the terms and conditions were restraining Red Mountain.

Wang Dan’an had appeared enthusiastic before, but now, faced with many unreasonable clauses, he had no choice but to reluctantly agree.

Bian Shu had put both parties on a high ground with no easy way to retreat.

Along with the cooperation, the truth about the orphanage of those days was also released.

The truth that Ji Anshen had found at the cost of his own life.

Years later, Bian Shu finally presented them to the world.

Red Mountain, no surprise, faced public criticism, but the real target of unanimous denunciation was the already fragmented Li Family.

Li Tingmo lay in the hospital ward, watching the overwhelming negative press.

Tang Yuwei, who had divorced him a long time ago, visited the hospital. She looked much younger than before, made his favorite porridge, and spoke deeply, urging him to let go of others and himself.

"Do you feel relieved that you’ve divorced me and now don’t have to deal with all this?" Wang Dan’an stared at Tang Yuwei, his expression tense, "Do you think I look pitiful like this?"

"Do you think I’m here to gloat at your misfortune? Li Tingmo, I’m not!"

Tang Yuwei had red eyes, her voice hoarse, "Tingmo, we’ve spent a lifetime in Xiangjiang. Now you have nothing left here, why not leave with me? We’ll find a place where no one knows us, and live out the rest of our days."