Du Yujie was found, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief, including Xie Sui. His suspicion was truly cleared, saving him from the scrutinizing gazes of others.
If he hadn't held some status now, and been so impeccably clean, the police would have interrogated him.
Xie Sui even kindly sent Du Yujie many gifts, urging her to take good care of herself, and her actions had been flawless.
Later, Xie Sui learned from Du Feiyang that Du Yujie had truly suffered this time. While she had survived, her life was worse than death.
"Brother Xie, you have no idea. In this cold weather, she was chained up in a pigsty, relying on the pigs for warmth. She even… had to fight with the pigs for food. The foul smell all over her body is from pig feces, you see."
"There wasn't a single inch of good flesh on her body. She had frostbite, injuries from beatings, and even bites from the pigs. She didn't even have shoes. Du Yujie truly wanted to die several times but just couldn't manage it."
"Honestly, even though I dislike her, I truly pity her this time. Is this something a human being could do?"
Xie Sui sympathized, "Poor mountains and rough waters breed wicked people. Some places are still primitive and uncivilized; this is unavoidable."
Du Feiyang replied, "I know. Every place has its slums. In fact, the hardships of the world are all the same. Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong is the same; it's almost impossible for a woman to die there if she wants to."
Xie Sui said, "Oh, it's rare for you to say something so sensible. Cherish the good days you have now."
"To be honest, I've really learned a lot from following you, Brother Xie. Thank you."
This was the first time Du Feiyang had sincerely thanked him. Whether it was Xie Sui helping him make money or saving his life, he had guided his growth like a father.
Xie Sui chuckled, "You're being so serious all of a sudden, I'm not used to it. Alright, let's not talk about her. My name is cleared too, and it's time for me to leave. I have to come back for the New Year."
Du Feiyang added, "There's still something else that the outside world doesn't know."
"What is it?"
"Du Yujie is pregnant."
Xie Sui spat out his water, "This, what can be done? She absolutely cannot keep it."
"We'll have to discuss this back in Hong Kong. Those villagers are desperately trying to stop us because of the child in her belly. They bought her specifically to have a child."
A trace of worry appeared in Xie Sui's eyes, "Will your father let those people off? You must try to persuade him. These people have broken the law, and the police will punish them. You cannot act rashly on your own."
Du Feiyang said, "I can't make the decision on this. Who knows how angry Old Man Du will be? After all, he dotes on Du Yujie so much. Otherwise, she wouldn't be so willful and reckless. In my opinion, she deserves it."
Du Feiyang's sympathy was present, but not abundant.
Xie Sui didn't bother with her any further. He packed his things, bid farewell to his wife and child, and set off for Hong Kong. They were in a hurry there, and if he didn't return soon, things would fall into chaos.
Chen Weimin was going with him this time. He needed to go to Shenzhen to select some goods. Year-end was peak season, and they aimed to make a substantial profit.
The scale of his trading company had already spread throughout the entire city, with wholesale points in thirteen counties and liquid capital of up to five million.
Of course, it couldn't compare to Xie Sui's assets, but in just one year, Chen Weimin had achieved what he himself couldn't have imagined, rising from a small figure in the black market to his current success.
Chen Weimin remained Xie Sui's right-hand man and most loyal partner.
Xie Sui only held a twenty percent stake in the trading company. He had invested the most capital, Chen Weimin held sixty percent, Lin Weiguo held twenty percent, and the rest were minor shares to appease his subordinates.
This time, they bought sleeper berths. On the train, Xie Sui discussed the future development of the company with him, its prospects, and how a single city was just the beginning. They would eventually open distribution points nationwide, and even worldwide, engaging in overseas trade with assets starting at ten billion.
Chen Weimin dared not imagine it; he was already content with the life he had now.
It was lunchtime, and Xie Sui went to the dining car with him to eat. Although the dining car was expensive, with their current status, they no longer needed to worry about the cost of meals. They could walk into restaurants with tens of thousands of yuan in consumption without flinching.
What was a dining car to them? Xie Sui could probably buy it.
He was bragging, but Xie Sui wasn't being childish; he was capable of achieving such things.
Upon arriving at the dining car, they unexpectedly saw Du Yujie and her entourage. It was indeed a narrow path for enemies. Xie Sui smiled and took the initiative to greet them, "Miss Du, Steward Chen, I didn't expect you to be on this train as well. If I had known, we could have traveled together."
Du Yujie looked at him with complex emotions. If it weren't for him, she wouldn't have ended up in her current state.
During the period she was abducted, although it was only two months, she lived in hell every single day. She had hovered on the brink of death several times.
She had suspected Xie Sui, but there was no evidence.
Uncle Chen said, "Mr. Xie is kind. My young lady prefers quiet, so we won't disturb you."
Xie Sui replied, "Alright then, you eat. We'll be going back. Miss Du, please take care of your health. There's no hurdle that can't be overcome. You've survived a great disaster, and there will surely be good fortune to come. Live your life well."
Du Yujie remained silent, her hands clenched tightly, her gaze lowered, her emotions unreadable.
Xie Sui didn't continue to provoke her and turned to leave.
At night, most of the passengers in the sleeper berths were asleep. Xie Sui went to the restroom and prepared to rest. Su Dan Novel Network.
As he walked down the corridor towards the restroom, he suddenly saw a woman in white appear before him, startling Xie Sui into exclaiming, "Holy shit!" What was that?
"Mr. Xie, what are you afraid of?"
It turned out to be Du Yujie, dressed in a white plush pajama set. At first glance, the all-white attire was quite frightening.
Xie Sui said irritably, "Miss Du, are you sick? Not sleeping in the middle of the night and dressing up as Sadako? Scaring people can kill them. Any normal person would be afraid seeing you like this. Why are you afraid for me? It's only you, Miss Du. If it were someone else, I'd beat them up first."
What nonsense is this? Playing games with me!
Xie Sui bypassed her, not wanting to speak with this mentally unstable woman.
"You harmed me, didn't you?"
Xie Sui retorted, "I don't know what you're talking about. If you ask who harmed you, I can only say it was your own doing. Arrogance will eventually lead to downfall. Look at those involved in the underworld; they act like they're the boss every day. How many of them have a good end? If you insist on clinging to me, don't blame me for being impolite."
"Are you admitting it?"
"Pah! Admitting what? Are you crazy? I've tolerated you for a long time out of respect for Mr. Du. If you continue to pester me, I will make you regret it."
Du Yujie was unwilling to accept this and wanted to uncover the truth. She said, "You hate me for causing your wife to have a premature birth, so you're retaliating against me. Besides you, no one else has the guts or the ability to make me suffer so miserably. I've already let you go. Let me live with clarity. Tell me if it was you. I promise I will never bother you again, nor will I pursue any responsibility."