12dz Chapter 166 The Chaos and Hidden Secrets After the Mysterious Helper Was Exposed
Chapter 166 The Chaos and Hidden Secrets After the Mysterious Helper Was Exposed
Meng Jiawei slumped listlessly at his cluttered desk, his eyes fixed on the contract analysis report he had painstakingly compiled, his gaze filled with inner turmoil and struggle. The dim light cast dappled shadows on his face, making him appear even more haggard.
He knew better than anyone that this report was the key to Su Xuan's escape from the contractual predicament, but how to get it to her seemed like an insurmountable chasm looming over his mind.
Memories flooded back like a tide. He, Su Xuan, and Cheng Ran were once inseparable best friends, and those days of chatting and dreaming about the future seemed like just yesterday.
But ever since that fierce argument caused by Nianci running away from home, the relationship between the three of them has been like a shattered mirror. Even if they are pieced back together, the cracks are still clearly visible.
If Su Xuan were to find out about Cheng Ran's help now, it would likely cause another huge uproar, completely shattering their already fragile relationship.
After countless internal struggles, Meng Jiawei finally made up his mind to send the report to Su Xuan anonymously.
His hands trembled as he carefully placed each page of the report into the envelope, as if it were a priceless treasure. After each page was placed, he would take it out and double-check it, afraid of missing even a single punctuation mark. Once he was sure it was correct, he clutched the envelope tightly, as if it were his last hope, and hurriedly left.
As he walked toward the post office, the wind howled, whipping his hair into a wild frenzy. Unaware of this, Mongawei continued to mutter prayers to various deities.
He desperately hoped that this anonymous help could be like a sharp sword, cutting through the heavy shackles in Su Xuan's contract, while at the same time hoping that all of this could be done secretly, so that the delicate balance that had been so hard to maintain would not be broken.
A few days later, Su Xuan was idly flipping through her mailbox when an unaddressed letter suddenly caught her eye. Full of suspicion, she picked it up and examined it closely. The unfamiliar yet neat handwriting on the envelope fueled her curiosity. With trepidation, she opened the envelope, and the contract analysis report inside instantly left her speechless.
Her eyes darted eagerly between the lines, growing increasingly alarmed with each reading. The previously obscure contract terms were now laid bare in this report, exposing hidden traps and loopholes. Su Xuan felt a surge of warmth welling up inside her, and her eyes reddened slightly. She knew this report was a lifeline as she groped her way through the darkness.
With the report back on her mind, Su Xuan instantly felt much more confident. When negotiating with the website again, she shed her previous confusion and timidity, straightened her back, and sharply listed out the problems in the contract one by one. Every word she spoke was resolute and unwavering.
She looked firmly into the eyes of the website manager and solemnly stated, "If these unreasonable terms are not changed, there's no point in discussing renewal!"
The people on the website, who had initially planned to continue their cover-up, were caught off guard when Su Xuan suddenly transformed, becoming professional and assertive. Chaos erupted in the meeting room; the person in charge's face flushed and paled in turns. They never expected the usually easy-going Su Xuan to undergo such a dramatic change.
After a heated internal debate, coupled with concerns about losing a talented author like Su Xuan, the website ultimately had no choice but to compromise and reluctantly revise the renewal terms, correcting all the obviously unreasonable parts.
Meng Jiawei, hidden in the shadows, closely monitored the situation. Seeing Su Xuan successfully turn the tide thanks to the report, a smile unconsciously crept onto his face, his eyes filled with satisfaction. But this joy didn't last long; as time passed, subtle clues began to emerge.
By chance, while looking for something in Meng Jiawei's study, Su Xuan inadvertently discovered a draft paper filled with her analysis of contract terms. The familiar handwriting was exactly the same as that on the anonymous report.
Countless questions welled up in her mind, and an indescribable complex emotion spread through her heart. Meanwhile, during a conversation with Meng Jiawei, Cheng Ran keenly noticed something unusual in Meng Jiawei's words about Su Xuan's contract, and she couldn't help but feel uneasy as well.
Just as the secret is about to be revealed, a new storm seems to be brewing, but Meng Jiawei remains completely unaware, still immersed in his world of carefully guarding the secret, oblivious to the danger that is approaching step by step...
Su Xuan stared at the draft paper in front of her, then looked up and stared intently at Meng Jiawei, her eyes reddening and her voice trembling as she questioned, "Meng Jiawei, after so many years of friendship, is it really so fragile in your eyes? You even had to hide things from me when you helped me, am I really that unworthy of your trust?"
Meng Jiawei opened his mouth, about to explain, but was angrily interrupted by Su Xuan: "Do you know how much I've suffered these past few days because of this anonymous report? I've been asking around to find out who's been helping me, and it turns out it was you!"
At this moment, Cheng Ran suddenly appeared. Seeing the two people standing at attention, he frowned and said coldly, "Meng Jiawei, you're still as self-righteous as ever. Do you think you can solve the problem by secretly helping me like this?"
Upon hearing this, Meng Jiawei flew into a rage. "Cheng Ran, don't talk nonsense. Do you think I wanted this? It's all because of your aggressive attitude earlier that you've strained everyone's relationship!"
Enraged by these words, Cheng Ran rushed forward and grabbed Meng Jiawei by the collar. "How dare you talk to me like that? If you hadn't accused me without even knowing the facts, would things have turned out like this?" The two started fighting, and the people around them cast horrified glances. The coffee shop staff panicked but dared not step forward to stop them.
Su Xuan watched the chaotic scene from the side, feeling both angry and anxious. Suddenly, she felt dizzy, her vision went black, and she fainted to the ground.
Upon seeing this, Meng Jiawei and Cheng Ran immediately stopped fighting and frantically surrounded Su Xuan. "Su Xuan! Su Xuan! Wake up!" the two called out anxiously.
Su Xuan was rushed to the hospital. After examination, the doctor told them that Su Xuan's body was already very weak due to long-term stress and emotional fluctuations, and that her fainting was caused by excessive emotional excitement. She needed to recuperate. Meng Jiawei and Cheng Ran stayed by Su Xuan's bedside, their faces full of regret.
"It's all my fault. If I hadn't kept it a secret, Su Xuan wouldn't have done this." Meng Jiawei pounded his head in self-reproach. Cheng Ran also lowered his head. "I was wrong too. I shouldn't have been so impulsive. For so many years, I haven't been able to let go of that matter, which is why the conflict has only deepened."
Just then, Su Xuan slowly opened her eyes and saw the two people beside her bed, their faces full of guilt. She said weakly, "Stop arguing. I don't want to see you like this anymore. Let bygones be bygones. Let's both let it go." Meng Jiawei and Cheng Ran looked at Su Xuan's pale face and nodded heavily.