CHAPTER 370: CHAPTER 370: KEEPING SECRETS

Qin Anhao looked at Tang Yue with admiration and said, "He orchestrated it behind the scenes. But it’s also Mr. Liu’s own fault for having given others leverage over him. He merely pushed from the shadows. The Meng Family might want to save the Liu Family, but I’m afraid they can’t anymore."

Surprised, Tang Yue lifted her head and vaguely recalled what Mo Siyu had said before - that Liu Ying would no longer be a threat to her.

Previously, she thought that with her father being the company president, Liu Ying wouldn’t give up so easily. Yet, in just over a month, Mo Siyu had actually managed to do it.

Wasn’t Liu Ying’s father said to have assets worth millions? To fall from grace just like that?

Didn’t Meng Siyu say he went to deliver goods?

Tang Yue’s mind was filled with thoughts about Mo Siyu. In her previous life, the Liu Family hadn’t run into any trouble; she had heard from nurses that Liu Ying married a very wealthy and powerful man, but unfortunately, her life afterwards wasn’t very good.

So, in this life, was Liu Ying’s misfortune because of her?

Tang Yue took a deep breath, feeling an urgent need to see Mo Siyu. This matter surely wasn’t easy, was he hurt?

The thought of Mo Siyu possibly getting hurt made Tang Yue’s heart restless.

She couldn’t sleep, so she simply went to the studio. Just as she sat down, the phone rang. Her eyelid twitched, hoping it was Mo Siyu. She hurriedly answered, "Hello?"

"Xiao Yue, haven’t you slept yet?" The voice of Tang Mingli came through the phone.

For a split second, Tang Yue felt a pang of disappointment, then promptly replied, "Uncle Mingli, I haven’t slept. Is everyone in good health? How is the restaurant run by my parents? And what about the orders at the factory?"

"Do I detect a hint of disappointment in your voice, were you waiting for Si Yu’s call?" Tang Mingli chuckled, answering Tang Yue’s questions one by one, "We’re all fine, your parents’ restaurant is booming every day, albeit a bit busy. The garment factory is thriving, we have so many orders, we can hardly keep up."

The previous factory closure incident not only didn’t result in the garment factory’s decline but actually increased the workers’ cohesion. Everyone wanted the garment factory to continue operating and worked even more diligently.

"That’s good." Tang Yue’s lips curled upward involuntarily, joy rising from the bottom of her heart. The once small garment factory had now grown to hundreds of employees and was in the process of constructing a new factory building, which would eventually accommodate a thousand workers.

As the garment factory’s business improved more and more, her heart felt increasingly settled.

"Xiao Yue, there’s a considerable amount for this round of dividends. However, we are building a new factory, so how about we wait until before the New Year to distribute your share?" Tang Mingli revealed the purpose of his call.

"Sure, Uncle Mingli, you decide, I trust you." Tang Yue agreed without a second thought.

Wangjiang County.

After hanging up the phone, Tang Mingli thought about Tang Yue’s trust; naturally, he was happy. Actually, the dividend money could be distributed, but this time, he had followed President Zhang in stock trading and made some money. He intended to use Tang Yue’s money to trade stocks as well.

If it indeed resulted in losses, he would cover it with his own money. If it turned out to be a win, he would then share the good news with Tang Yue.

Although he had made a small profit, he still felt that stock trading was quite risky. Rather than having Tang Yue worry along with him, he preferred to take on the burden alone.

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Jing City, in a remote area.

After being reprimanded by Qin An, Liu Ying returned to her house in Jing City. The house was not large; it was bought so she could be closer to the motorsport team and see Mo Siyu more often, and it was also quite dilapidated.

Now, it had become her only support.

Liu Ying had been dependent only on Mr. Liu since she was young. Now that Mr. Liu had been arrested, their house was sealed, and Liu Ying didn’t want to stay in the vehicle team either. She could only hide here.

"Ah..." The more Liu Ying thought about it, the more enraged she became. If it weren’t for Tang Yue cozying up to Mo Siyu, she would still be the Lady of the Liu Family, still that universally praised daughter of wealth. Unlike now, those who had fawned over her all kept their distance.

Even the Meng Family forbid her to come near.

Liu Ying, in a fit of rage, threw everything in the room around, clinking and clanking. In the dark night, the sound was particularly grating.

The next-door neighbors came to complain, but Liu Ying threw a stool at them. Liu Ying had always been spoiled, and now that she was being scolded, she was not at all courteous in retorting. She had a fierce temper, and the neighbors were simple villagers who, upon seeing Liu Ying in the past, had been escorted by a dedicated car. Everyone thought Liu Ying had powerful backing and dared not provoke her.

So, the neighbor, holding the forehead that had been hit, went back home, found a room farthest from hers, covered up with a blanket, and went to sleep.

After throwing a temper tantrum, Liu Ying didn’t eat anything and rummaged for some food she had bought. Eventually, she gnawed on two pieces of bread.

Just as Liu Ying was about to sleep, she suddenly heard a noise outside and let out a scream.

The next moment, Liu Ying’s mouth was gagged.

"Mmm!" Liu Ying struggled fiercely, terror flashing in her eyes. At this moment, how she wished the neighbors would hear her scream and come over again.

Unfortunately, as everyone listened to her screams, they felt annoyed and, fearing being hit by Liu Ying, nobody paid attention.

"A girl staying in such a poor place, Miss Liu, aren’t you a bit too shabby?"

"Without your dad, you’re nothing."

The voice was husky and low, as if deliberately altered, so that she couldn’t tell whether it was a man or a woman.

Liu Ying struggled violently, but unfortunately, her strength was child’s play in the eyes of others, nothing at all.

An unknown object was stuffed into her mouth followed by a sack being thrown over her.

Liu Ying felt darkness descend, and the next moment, pain spread over her body.

But with her mouth stuffed, she couldn’t even scream.

After a while, the pain subsided, and Liu Ying fainted.

"Too weak to take a hit," the person muttered, poking Liu Ying’s nose to check for breath, confirming she was still alive, then disappeared into the night.

In the night, Bai Qing, in a black leather outfit, returned carrying a bag of barbecue.

Lian Qingyang was about to look for Tang Yue when he saw Bai Qing, and exclaimed in surprise, "Bai Qing, that outfit is so cool."

"You, did you go out to beat someone up?" Lian Qingyang’s eyes brightened instantly, and then he asked, "Whose trouble did you go looking for? Such fun activity, why didn’t you take me with you?"

Bai Qing stopped in her tracks, glancing at Lian Qingyang, who although couldn’t beat her, was quite a bit taller than her.

"With you, don’t get beaten instead," Bai Qing said coolly.

Lian Qingyang straightened his spine and said, "Don’t look down on me, I’m quite fierce myself."