8 – As if knowing his secret
To be honest, seeing Fu Qibai upset about this matter, Xu Ni still felt a sense of satisfaction. After all, revenge should elicit some reaction to truly be called revenge.
Otherwise, what was she working so hard for?
This time, she also had some ideas in mind.
It wasn’t just about making Fu Qibai lose face anymore.
She was more inclined to think about herself.
The Fu family was deeply rooted and influential, and she was determined to rise to the top. Moreover…
She had to admit.
That man held a strong attraction for her.
Even knowing he was inherently wild and indifferent, it didn’t matter.
Xu Ni went to find Tang Ru.
Tang Ru was a supermodel.
Internationally renowned, with a high market value.
She had climbed her way up and made a name for herself.
Unlike Xu Ni, Tang Ru was a genuine heiress from a wealthy family, having lived a smooth and privileged life since childhood.
Arriving at the photography studio.
Tang Ru was in the middle of a photoshoot, with angelic features and a devilish figure—the most sought-after combination.
Xu Ni waited for a while before Tang Ru came over.
“What brings you here to grace me with your presence?”
Tang Ru grinned as she hugged her.
Xu Ni peeled a candy. “I missed you, wanted to see if any bad guys were trying to pick you up.”
Tang Ru hummed. “You’re something else. I’ve always had plenty of suitors, you know.”
As she spoke, she nudged Xu Ni’s shoulder and winked. “So? Did you succeed?”
Xu Ni remained calm. “Not yet.”
Tang Ru: “I was hoping you’d share some experience after your first time, Boss Ni. You’re not up to it, huh?”
Xu Ni laughed and scolded her.
A moment later: “Isn’t that lingerie show being held domestically this year? Get me two tickets.”
As an international supermodel, Tang Ru would naturally attend such a top-tier fashion show.
“You’ve never been interested in these kinds of shows before. Have you changed?”
Xu Ni: “Isn’t chasing after a man all about targeting his preferences?”
Tang Ru clapped. “Boss Ni, you’re so bold. Taking a man to a crowd of beautiful models—aren’t you afraid he’ll get ideas about them? That’s playing with fire!”
Xu Ni remained unruffled. “With my figure and looks, which model could possibly outshine me?”
Tang Ru: “…You really don’t hold back, do you?”
Xu Ni: “You’re a bit better than them, just not quite as good-looking as me.”
Tang Ru: “Get out of here!”
Tang Ru saved two tickets for her, and Xu Ni finally took the first step on her long journey.
She planned to gather more information about his usual hangouts.
Like the gym, equestrian clubs, and so on.
“Hey, why are there needle marks on your foot?” Tang Ru noticed the marks on the back of her foot and asked curiously.
Xu Ni snapped out of her thoughts and looked down.
Her skin was pale and cold, making any mark stand out clearly. Although the IV drip from last night didn’t hurt, it left a faint bruise. It seemed…
like a mark the man had personally left on her.
Xu Ni narrowed her eyes. “Just from an injection. It’s nothing.”
At the same time.
It suddenly occurred to her.
When he gave her the injection yesterday, although he didn’t show much, it felt as if he had lightly brushed the veins on her ankle. She could still recall the tingling sensation.
Could it be…
“Tang Ru.”
“What?”
“Are my feet pretty?”
Tang Ru: “…?”
“Boss Ni, don’t make me hit you.”
“Just answer.”
Tang Ru rolled her eyes. “Fine, fine, I can’t stand you. Yes, they’re pretty. With your bone structure, they could be used as a model displayed in the most prominent spot. Any medical student would praise them as beautiful.”
Xu Ni’s physical attributes, in every aspect, were absolutely top-tier.
It’s just a shame she hasn’t entered the industry yet and hasn’t been discovered by the public.
Xu Ni immediately stood up, speaking with great seriousness: “Mm, I understand.”
Tang Ru: “…?”
Huh? Understand what?
Jingsheng Hospital.
After leaving the operating room, Fu Guidu repeatedly disinfected his hands.
When he returned to his office, he found a cup of iced Americano on his desk, with a sticky note attached: Dr. Fu, thank you so much for saving my father. May I invite you to dinner?
Below was a string of phone numbers.
Fu Guidu didn’t even bat an eyelid.
He picked up the cup of iced Americano and threw it straight into the trash.
He pressed the intercom button on his desk phone, his voice calm: “Whoever let that thing in, whether doctor or nurse, gets three months’ salary and is dismissed.”
Beep, beep, beep—
The call ended.
He sat in his office chair, barely warmed the seat.
His phone rang.
“What is it?”
“Fifth Master, someone is investigating you.”
Fu Guidu idly fiddled with the skeletal model on his desk. “Oh?”
“It’s that Miss Xu from yesterday. She came to the hospital today, asking about you. Not sure what her intentions are.”
Fu Guidu’s eyelashes lifted slightly.
“Understood.”
“Should we intervene?”
“No need.”
“Yes!”
The call ended.
Fu Guidu stood up and walked to the large window. Autumn had brought a desolate chill, the sky high and clouds pale.
Those who had investigated him, men and women alike, were countless.
Each with their own motives.
There were plenty like Xu Ni.
But…
Fu Guidu didn’t dwell on the matter further.
At the same time, he received another call.
He lowered his gaze and answered.
It was his friend Lu Xingye calling.
“You’ve been back for a few days now, want to meet up?” The voice on the other end was casual and carefree.
Fu Guidu’s gaze fell on the skeletal model on his desk. “Time and place.”
“Cheng Yang’s equestrian club is lively today. Big venue, that kid invited a bunch of female celebrities and models. I know you’re not into that, but do me a favor, Fifth Master Fu, come and grace us with your presence.”
“Seems you’re still not settled down. Isn’t your old man pushing you to get married?” Fu Guidu asked casually.
Lu Xingye scoffed lightly: “You haven’t married yet, why should I rush? Right, Mr. 29-year-old bachelor?”
Beep, beep, beep—
Fu Guidu hung up the phone.
He couldn’t be bothered to listen to Lu Xingye’s nonsense.
The Xu family had been celebrating nonstop lately.
Their biological daughter had been found, and they held a grand banquet for three days.
Xu Ni didn’t go to join the festivities. No one wanted to consider her feelings at a time like this. Everyone who knew the Xu family was aware that she was the adopted one, and many were waiting to see her become a laughingstock. She understood this perfectly well.
For nearly half a month.
The Xu family’s biological daughter went through the process of changing her name. The entire Xu family helped arrange matters related to her work, busy inside and out.
She hadn’t met this true eldest daughter of the Xu family.
But she heard she had changed her name to Xu Youyi.
Xu Ni closed her laptop.
Outside the window, the sunset glow stretched for miles.
It was already evening.
She had turned off her phone all day to avoid Zhao Yang’s incessant calls. That actress who was hours late to sign the contract had already been categorized as a diva in her book. If Zhao Yang wanted to be a lapdog, that was his business.
She wasn’t going to cater to it.
She turned her phone back on.
Received quite a few work-related WeChat messages.
Xu Ni handled them.
Opened her Moments, scrolled down for a bit, and saw a post from a model she knew, with nine selfies and a location tag.
Copy: Horseback riding is so hard, but there are so many handsome guys. Quick question, how can I discreetly ask my crush to teach me how to ride?
Xu Ni originally planned to scroll past it.
But her eyes were too sharp, and she immediately caught a glimpse of a side profile in the fifth photo of the nine-grid collage.
Xu Ni hissed softly.
Why are there so many beautiful women in the places he frequents?
She then got up, quickly took a shower, applied a light, barely-there makeup look, and ditched her usual sexy outfits. Instead, she chose a long, ink-washed green dress, making her look as pure and gentle as natural hot spring water, with no trace of aggression.
Half an hour later, battle-ready, she drove out in a hurry.
Hey, talk about a coincidence.
That equestrian club—she! had! a! membership!