Beg Me to Remarry

Chapter 698: Chapter 700: Spirits are High When Good Things Happen

Three people returned to Su Cheng’s office, and this time more people were present since investment involves numerous issues, each requiring meticulous verification—a task of utmost precision.

Although Fu Xingbo usually seemed gentle and refined, he actually worked very diligently. He might not have brought any staff with him, but he was there, on his own, checking details with high efficiency and speed.

Fu Han had initially been daydreaming at the side, thinking of quietly waiting for Fu Xingbo to finish before leaving together, but her leisure was cut short when Fu Xingbo conscripted her into the task.

In the face of futile resistance, Fu Han had no choice but to help her uncle with data verification until Su Cheng and Fu Xingbo finally signed the contract.

Fu Xingbo made a call, and within less than ten minutes, Su Cheng’s Finance Director entered with an excited face, announcing they had received the investment funds.

With the bank matters no longer a concern, and even the production work at Huangpu Group no longer needing worry—Fu Xingbo’s capital infusion was set to solve many issues.

There’s an air of rejuvenation with good news, and Su Cheng, having overcome a major personal hurdle, seemed even more spirited. He proposed lunch together, and neither Fu Han nor Fu Xingbo declined.

Joining them for lunch was Su Cheng’s assistant, Liu Rui. "Assistant" was his own description; Su Cheng had always regarded Liu Rui as the company’s Finance Director, attributing the current chaotic state of the company as the reason for Liu Rui’s multiple roles.

About this Liu Rui, Fu Han had also heard from Nan Qing. Reportedly, Liu grew up with Su Cheng—though he was a few years older—and Mr. Huangpu funded his overseas studies.

Liu Rui himself was impressively driven, earning excellent grades and scholarships every semester, and he worked hard enough to obtain two degrees within the same time others earned one.

Moreover, he valued loyalty. With his capabilities, he could have landed many excellent jobs abroad, but upon completing his studies, he insisted on returning to work for Huangpu Group.

Before the crisis at Huangpu Group, he had been the assistant to Mrs. Huangpu, the Finance Director’s assistant.

After Mr. Huangpu’s trouble, Mrs. Huangpu suffered a severe blow, her health declining daily; Su Cheng, out of concern for his mother, stopped her from coming to the company, and the crucial position of Financial Department Director was filled by Liu Rui. noveldrama

The reason Fu Han remembered Liu Rui was mainly that Nan Qing had mentioned, in passing, that Liu was the son of the Huangpu family’s old butler.

There are many who add flowers to the brocade, but few who bring coal in snowy weather; there are many who kick a man when he’s down, but few who stick by through thick and thin.

So when Fu Han happens to learn of someone who understands and pays back the kindness they’ve received, she naturally pays them a bit more attention.

During today’s financing dealings, Fu Han had been an observer and noticed that Liu Rui, seemingly ordinary-looking and softly-spoken, was quite capable. Although he still fell short of Fu Xingbo’s prowess, he already exhibited some of Fu Xingbo’s elegance.

Fu Han had been somewhat worried about Su Cheng standing alone and unsupported, but now she felt reassured with Liu Rui by his side; their collaboration was bound to resurrect Huangpu Group.

The greatest pain is not found in suffering hardship, but in discovering there’s no one to rely on after facing adversity—that is truly the most painful thing.

Now, Fu Han believed that although Su Cheng was going through tough times, his future would surely get better, and as his friend, she could rest easy.

After lunch, Fu Han excused herself; she had matters to attend to and left with Fu Xingbo’s permission.

While they were eating, Liang Tao had brought Fu Han’s car and delivered the keys into her hands.

Fu Xingbo was tolerant towards both Fu Han and Bai Wei, seldom making demands or inquiring into their affairs.

Therefore, even without any explanation from Fu Han, Fu Xingbo asked no questions, simply reminding her not to forget to come home for dinner before he drove away.

Fu Han had not yet left in her car when Su Cheng’s call came through.

Upon answering, Su Cheng’s anxious voice came through, "Fu Han, don’t go, I have something for you."

Bewildered, yet without a chance to respond, Fu Han was left with no option but to wait for Su Cheng as he abruptly hung up.

Luckily, the wait wasn’t long. A few minutes later, Su Cheng approached from afar, sweat the size of soybeans visible on his forehead.

It was clear he had run here with great effort, evidenced by his sweat-soaked back.

Furrowing her brows deeply, Fu Han asked with confusion, "Su Cheng, is there something else you need to tell me?"

"I... I have a video that you might find useful," he said, panting, "It’s a video of Yi Lixing I took previously. I mainly did it in case he harassed my mother again in the future, so I haven’t watched it since recording it. Today, it suddenly came to mind that it might be beneficial to you."

In fact, Su Cheng wasn’t being entirely truthful. He had recorded the video unintentionally, capturing Yi Lixing attempting to coerce Mrs. Huangpu, planning to assault her.

At that moment, Su Cheng had been just outside the office. He chose not to intervene immediately to put an end to Yi Lixing’s scheme but, on the butler’s advice, filmed the scene instead.

Later, when Yi Lixing was caught off guard, they rushed in and gained the upper hand, coercing Yi Lixing into confessing some of his disgraceful deeds.

When Su Cheng recorded this, it was solely to avoid Yi Lixing’s future blackmail; thus, he barely listened to Yi Lixing’s confessions, overwhelmed by the immense humiliation no man could endure—watching his mother being insulted.

This incident had become a knot in Su Cheng’s heart, and he had resolved to bury this video forever, never to resurface.

But today, a conversation with Fu Han untied Su Cheng’s inner knot, and with the crisis at Huangpu Group resolved, what lay ahead was the gradual revival of the enterprise, the slow return to its heydays.

The change in mood enabled him to recollect deliberately forgotten memories, and Yi Lixing’s video was the first thing that came to mind.

Watching the video in front of her, Fu Han felt a bit embarrassed. Yi Lixing was shirtless in the video; although his lower body wasn’t visible, she still felt uncomfortable, a strange sensation washing over her.