Liu Siyue thought she had misheard. Her palms began to sweat cold, and her good mood from just moments ago vanished without a trace.
She timidly asked Zhou Chenyu in return,
"What did you say? What are you talking about?"
Zhou Chenyu didn't notice anything wrong with Liu Siyue at all and continued asking,
"Big Brother and Lin Wanyi met because they saved you, right?
"And because of that, Big Brother treats her as his savior, right?
"Siyue, I went to Wangjia Village. I found people and asked about the situation.
"I know you had a miserable time, but what does that have to do with Lin Wanyi?
"Even without her, with Big Brother's abilities, he would have found you sooner or later.
"What right does Lin Wanyi have to claim credit? What right does she have to be so arrogant just because of this?
"She even used this to make Big Brother demote me.
"It's a joke, isn't it? Siyue, the three of us grew up together. No one can tear us apart, right?"
She kept talking and talking.
But Liu Siyue couldn't take in a single word.
She covered her ears, her mind filled with the Wangjia Village she had tried everything to forget.
Chen Guanshan's disgusting mouth and Chen Daniu's ash-covered hands all rushed back into her mind.
It hurt. It hurt so much.
The pain was so intense she couldn't even stand up.
She begged Zhou Chenyu, "Stop talking, please stop talking."
But Zhou Chenyu was still immersed in her own world:
"Siyue, don't you think Big Brother was deceived by that Lin Wanyi?
"Think about it, with so many people in that village ignoring the matter, why would she meddle?
"And she didn't care about the others, she only saved you. Why?
"She must have looked up your background beforehand. She knew you were a wealthy family's daughter, so she saved you on purpose.
"No, I have to go find Big Brother. I need to explain things clearly to him. I want to tell him that Lin Wanyi did it intentionally.
"Yes, I'll tell him right now."
After saying this, she turned and left, completely oblivious to Liu Siyue's pale face.
And to Qin Chao, who was hiding not far away with a wicked smirk.
When Su Jing saw Zhou Chenyu, she kindly asked her,
"Have you eaten? Stay and have a meal with us later."
Zhou Chenyu immediately agreed:
"Okay, Auntie, I'm going to look for Big Brother first."
Su Jing didn't stop her.
Although she was just a nanny's daughter, Liu Renzhi had been very dependent on her mother since childhood.
Therefore, Su Jing had always treated Zhou Chenyu as one of the family's own children.
She was never short on food or clothing, and they even sent her to the best schools all the way through.
So even though she had grown up and moved out, Su Jing still considered her family.
She could come to the Liu household whenever she pleased.
In his room, Liu Renzhi was taking a shower.
Hearing the patter of water from the bedroom, Zhou Chenyu unconsciously swallowed hard.
She had secretly watched Liu Renzhi shower before.
She knew how impressive and powerful Liu Renzhi's physique was.
For countless nights, she had fantasized about sleeping with Liu Renzhi.
Fantasized about Liu Renzhi kissing her, and even...
Listening to the sound of the water, she unbuttoned the top two buttons of her shirt, pulling the neckline lower and lower.
When Liu Renzhi opened the door, he saw her standing at the doorway holding a bath towel:
"Brother."
Liu Renzhi pulled his bathrobe tighter, showing his displeasure:
"Why are you here? And without knocking?"
Zhou Chenyu feigned grievance, "I did knock, you just didn't hear it."
While drying his hair, Liu Renzhi asked,
"Next time, if I don't answer, don't just walk in. What do you want?"
Zhou Chenyu's eyes turned red. "Brother, since when have we become so distant?
"In the past, I could enter your room anytime."
"You said it yourself, that was in the past."
Liu Renzhi's tone was icy:
"That was when we were kids. How can it be the same now? Chenyu, you are getting more and more out of line.
"Did I not make myself clear enough at the company?"
"That's the company."
Zhou Chenyu retorted defiantly, "At the company, we have to keep our distance, we have to pretend to be restrained superiors and subordinates. Do we have to do that at home too?
"Brother, is Siyue not allowed in your room either?
"Would you be this unhappy with her too?"
Liu Renzhi didn't want to argue further. "What did you come to find me for?"
Zhou Chenyu deliberately crouched down in front of Liu Renzhi, the unbuttoned front of her shirt revealing a teasing glimpse of cleavage.
"Brother, I..."
Before she could finish, Liu Renzhi cut in, "Button up your shirt before you speak."
Zhou Chenyu didn't expect Liu Renzhi to be so blunt.
She awkwardly fastened her buttons:
"Sorry, I didn't notice.
"Brother, I came today because I want to talk to you about Lin Wanyi."
"Lin Wanyi? What about her?"
Liu Renzhi frowned as he sat on the chair.
Zhou Chenyu immediately said, "Brother, I already know what you guys went to do over the New Year.
"And I know Lin Wanyi's motives.
"You've been tricked by her. All of you have been tricked."
"Tricked?"
Liu Renzhi asked back,
"What did she trick us about?"
"She lied to you about everything."
Zhou Chenyu said urgently,
"She isn't as kindhearted as you think, Brother. Lin Wanyi just wants to use Siyue to get close to you and the Liu family.
"She only called the police because she knew Siyue was from a wealthy family.
"Otherwise, why didn't she call the police for the other women in that village?
"Think about it carefully, Brother."
Liu Renzhi caught the key point:
"You know about what happened in Wangjia Village?"
Zhou Chenyu nodded. "Yes, I know. Brother, why didn't you tell me during the New Year?
"Do you not treat me as family?
"I was worried about Siyue too."
Liu Renzhi immediately thought of Liu Siyue:
"Did you go to her? Did you ask her about it?
"Zhou Chenyu, tell me, did you go to Siyue?"
Zhou Chenyu was no fool. She had followed Liu Renzhi to the best schools and received the best education.
Having been by Liu Renzhi's side for so many years, she understood his every move, every frown, and every smile too well.
He cared deeply about Liu Siyue.
So, Zhou Chenyu lied:
"No, how could I go to Siyue?
"Brother, I wouldn't bring these things up in front of her.
"Siyue is your sister, and she's my sister too.
"I only came today to tell you that Lin Wanyi is a fraud. You are innocent and haven't dated before, please don't let her deceive you.
"She is someone who has been married, divorced, and even has several kids.
"Brother, you are no match for her."
Liu Renzhi didn't want to hear another word.
He pointed at the door:
"Leave. Don't come looking for me alone in the future.
"Also, do not stir up trouble and gossip in front of anyone.
"Zhou Chenyu, I may not have been in a serious relationship, but I am not stupid."
Zhou Chenyu didn't leave. Her eyes reddened as she shed tears, lowering her body even closer in front of Liu Renzhi:
"Brother, we've known each other for so many years. We've been together since I was born.
"I know you better than anyone else. I know you don't believe in marriage and won't get married because of what happened to Auntie.
"But you can trust me. I've stayed by your side until you turned thirty, and I will never betray you.
"Even Aunt Su agrees that we should be together, doesn't she?
"Brother, give me a chance, and give yourself a chance too.
"Can you?"
