Seeing that the person was no longer moving, the bodyguard said, "Miss, she has fainted. What should we do?"
Nangong Shanshan had witnessed the entire process of Chen Qingyue being knocked unconscious.
Even after being beaten like this, she still refused to admit anything.
Chen Qingyue was actually quite timid; when threatened by her, she would obediently do as she was told. Now, after nearly being beaten to death, she claimed ignorance, which suggested she was truly uninvolved.
"Never mind, send her to the hospital, and then appease her well. After all, she has already infiltrated Xianfu Group, and we still need to keep her around."
"Yes."
The almost lifeless Chen Qingyue was sent to the hospital and woke up a day later.
Nangong Shanshan's bodyguard told her, "Miss Nangong has arranged for the best doctors to treat your mother. She wants you to rest well and not worry."
At this moment, Chen Qingyue felt pain all over her body with every slight movement, causing her brows to furrow tightly.
She was threatened to do things, and now she was beaten into the hospital.
Having a doctor treat her mother was merely a tactic of punishing her fifty times and then giving her a candy.
Chen Qingyue now hated Nangong Shanshan to the bone, wishing she could eat her flesh, drink her blood, and flay her alive.
"Miss Nangong also said that she greatly appreciates your loyalty. She will cover all your mother's medical expenses, and after you've completed the task, she will give you an additional million."
Chen Qingyue gnashed her teeth in hatred.
But it had come to this, and she had no choice but to maintain a pleasant demeanor.
"That's wonderful news. Please convey my gratitude to Miss Nangong and tell her that as long as she can cure my mother, I will serve her diligently with unwavering loyalty."
"I will relay your message. Please rest well. Regarding your work at Xianfu Group, you should also take some well-deserved leave for now."
"Alright, I understand. I'll call them immediately."
Chen Qingyue dared not delay. Forcing herself to ignore the pain all over her body, she furrowed her brow and dialed to request leave.
Seeing that she was obedient and sensible, and completely under her thumb, the bodyguard left with peace of mind.
After the bodyguard left, Tang Xiaomin and Zhong Li secretly emerged.
Tang Xiaomin smiled when she received the news of Chen Qingyue calling to request leave. It seemed Chen Qingyue had passed Nangong Shanshan's test.
And, simultaneously, she had passed hers as well.
If Chen Qingyue had buckled under Nangong Shanshan's interrogation and confessed that she had leaked information about Nangong Shanshan plotting against Tang Xu and Tang Ye, then Nangong Shanshan would surely have sent her to prison or silenced her permanently, rather than beating her and sending her to the hospital, allowing her the mental space to call her company to request leave.
Tang Xiaomin walked brazenly into Chen Qingyue's hospital room.
"Congratulations. You have earned Nangong Shanshan's trust and favor."
"Heh..."
Chen Qingyue let out a cold laugh.
"She nearly beat me to death. She spared my life merely to continue using me."
"She knows too much about me. One day, after I've finished the task for her and have no further use, her first action will be to silence me forever. Even if I swore on my life that I wouldn't say a word, she wouldn't be able to rest easy and would never tolerate my existence."
The weak had no room to negotiate with the strong.
Chen Qingyue cast a complex gaze at Tang Xiaomin.
Tang Xiaomin said nonchalantly, "Your analysis is very clear. It seems you understand Nangong Shanshan very well."
"Are you here just to tell me this?"
Chen Qingyue was not a fool. Tang Xiaomin had promised her an opportunity last time to prove her commitment to cooperation.
She hadn't expected to be brutally beaten by Nangong Shanshan so soon.
Now, Nangong Shanshan was even more trusting of her than before, even willing to treat her mother.
All of this was because Tang Xiaomin had deliberately investigated the matters concerning Tang Xu and Tang Yan. She could have done it discreetly, but instead, she acted brazenly, deliberately making sure it reached Nangong Shanshan's ears.
As a result, she had been severely beaten and tested.
In a way, her situation and her mother's had improved compared to before.
And all of this was thanks to Tang Xiaomin, who had achieved it so effortlessly.
Tang Xiaomin was just a twenty-year-old university student, beautiful and harmless, like a fairy untouched by the world's dust.
Yet, her methods and her depths of cunning were terrifyingly profound.
Chen Qingyue couldn't help but secretly feel fortunate that she had chosen to cooperate with her back then.
"Miss Tang, you are a smart person. You must understand that now, besides relying on you for rescue, I have no other path."
"I was almost beaten to death, and I still didn't admit to leaking information to you. Considering my current injuries, you should be able to believe me now."
Nangong Shanshan was like a sword hanging over Chen Qingyue's head.
Tang Xiaomin smiled faintly. "Have you ever heard the saying, 'Barking dogs seldom bite'?"
Chen Qingyue pondered for a moment with a solemn expression.
"Miss Tang means I should deal with Nangong Shanshan myself. In the end, you're still unwilling to help me, aren't you? Nangong Shanshan's true target is you!"
It had to be said that Chen Qingyue played her cards very well.
When she failed to entice Tang Xiaomin, she immediately began to beg Tang Xiaomin for help.
Without expending any effort, she could use Tang Xiaomin's hands to eliminate Nangong Shanshan, and her own problems would be solved.
There was no such thing as a free lunch. Even if there were, why should she be the one to get it for free?
Was it because she was entitled?
"It is said that it is better to rely on oneself than to ask others. Now that Miss Chen has gained Nangong Shanshan's trust, it will be more convenient for you to act. She possesses evidence of your guilt, and you can use that to deliver a fatal blow to her. After all, I am in the open, she is in the open, and you are in the dark. What do you think?"
Tang Xiaomin gave Chen Qingyue no face and no opportunity to exploit her.
They were all experienced schemers; why play games like a novice?
"Think carefully about what you should do during this sick leave, Miss Chen. I won't disturb your rest any longer."
"Zhong Li, let's go."
They left, leaving Chen Qingyue alone in the hospital room.
Tang Xiaomin appeared young, but her actions were as cunning as an ancient fox.
In the end, she didn't help her, and in other words, she still intended to use her.
They were all human, so why did she have so many options, able to do nothing while others charged into battle for her?
Chen Qingyue lamented the unfairness of the world. She was not inferior to them in terms of her physique, appearance, intelligence, or talent.
Why was it that only she lived such a miserable life?
In the car, Zhong Li said, "Chen Qingyue has been beaten once; she should be wholeheartedly devoted to her tasks now."
"Oh? Then let me ask you, why are you wholeheartedly devoted to Yan Jue?"
At this mention, Zhong Li's expression turned proud.
"Miss Tang, have you forgotten? When President Yan led us in rebellion in the Underworld, how resolute and brave he was! He even threw the former Yama King into reincarnation to suffer hardships."
"In my heart, President Yan is my divine faith. As long as I follow him, I will have a good life, enjoying all the luxuries..."