A few days later, Jiang Nuan finally secured the investment. She stood up and extended her hand: “Boss Liu, trust me, you won’t be disappointed.” Boss Liu chuckled: “Everyone has seen your capabilities, Ms. Jiang. I’m just waiting to make money.” Jiang Nuan’s lips curled slightly, finally feeling a weight lifted off her heart. She took the project proposal back to the company, and as soon as she stepped into her office, she saw Fu Yumo sitting in her chair. Jiang Nuan paused, then spoke: “Mr. Fu, the project investment is in place. Here’s the proposal, please sign it.” Fu Yumo took the proposal but suddenly sneered: “Investment? What did you trade for it?” Jiang Nuan’s heart felt like it was seared with a branding iron, her voice hoarse: “I didn’t…” “Lin Chao just approached you, and then you secured the investment. You call that nothing?” Fu Yumo’s disgust was undisguised: “Jiang Nuan, are you that desperate for a man?” “I didn’t.” The feeling of suffocation spread through her body, Jiang Nuan could only repeat this line. Fu Yumo, however, didn’t believe her at all. His veins bulged as he threw the proposal: “From now on, this project is handed over to the deputy manager over there.” “As for you, go clean yourself up, and go back home tomorrow.” The fluttering papers brushed against Jiang Nuan, not painful, but each one cut into her heart.
The next day was the Mid-Autumn Festival. At the Fu family mansion. Jiang Nuan carried a gift box, and before she even entered, a glamorous woman came out to greet her. “Mom.” Jiang Nuan called out softly. Mrs. Jiang glanced disdainfully at the gift box in her hand: “On a day like this, what are you here for?” Before Jiang Nuan could reply, footsteps approached. It was Fu Yumo. Mrs. Jiang quickly tugged at Jiang Nuan, whispering: “Quickly greet him, don’t embarrass me!” Jiang Nuan stiffened, unable to speak. Fu Yumo looked at her with a half-smile. Jiang Nuan moved her lips, forcing out two words from between her teeth: “Brother.”
Chapter 5
