I Help the Richest Man Spend Money to Prevent Disasters

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Sister Zhu picked up the ten million yuan check with an unbelievable expression on her face, “How… how can you  afford the money to pay the contract termination penalty?”

She knew that Ye Zhi had no background nor did she have any connections, she basically had no extra money to spare except from the amount she could probably barely squeeze out from taking on some work. How could Ye Zhi suddenly take out this huge sum? Had she kept it hidden all this time?

No matter what Sister Zhu thought, Ye Zhi had already paid 10 million for the liquidated damages. Furthermore, that mysterious man still held the dirty secrets of the company, and might even bring it to light at any time now if she didn’t let Ye Zhi go.

Everything was bound to happen.

Sister Zhu fell weakly on the couch and sat there in a daze.

Ye Zhi walked out of the company. There were dark green trees outside. Clear sound of cicadas could be heard and the fragrance of flowers were wafting pleasantly in the air.

Everything was full of heat and vitality of midsummer, it was all clear and bright.

She had finally successfully terminated her contract. From today on, she didn’t need to do anything that she didn’t want to do. She didn’t need to be bound to do meaningless and malicious things she could only helplessly do before.

Besides, she didn’t need to pester someone anymore.

Ye Zhi smiled softly.

…

Ye Zhi thought of the Maybach that had just stopped downstairs of the company and the certain ‘backer’ mentioned by Sister Zhu.

Ye Zhi immediately thought of Gu Ren. Apart from Gu Ren, she couldn’t think of anyone who would help her in her current situation.

Ye Zhi didn’t go straight home but went to the shopping mall to buy some meat to make soup for Gu Ren. She wanted to express her gratitude.

As soon as she got home, Ye Zhi began to cook soup which lasted until the evening. The whole house was filled with a thick, delicious aroma.

By the time she was done, the sky had already turned completely dark. The dark night sky outside was illuminated by neon lights, lighting up and giving an indescribable warmth to the cold and dark night. 

After pouring the soup into the thermos, she immediately left for the hospital.

Ye Zhi specially wore an inconspicuous dark T-shirt. Her hat was pressed low and the mask almost covered most of her face.

The paparazzi at the gate of the hospital had just left. They had been waiting for a few days but they didn’t manage to catch any hot news. They all returned tired and with dejected looks.

Ye Zhi got on the elevator and went to the floor where Gu Ren’s ward was located. When she pushed the door open, Gu Ren was leaning against the bed and reading the book in his hand.

Gu Ren was wearing a hospital gown but he still looked pleasing to the eye. The room was only lit by a small desk lamp and everything in the room was immersed in the dim and warm light.

When Gu Ren heard the door opening, he looked up and his sight fell on Ye Zhi. He closed the book with his slender fingers.

After Ye Zhi closed the door, her eyes caught sight of the wall clock and she found out that it was already nine o’clock in the evening. Gu Ren had had dinner long ago.

Ye Zhi subconsciously hid the thermos cup behind her. She thought that Gu Ren didn’t notice it and immediately changed the topic.

“I want to thank you in person.” 

All the little movements of Ye Zhi did not escape Gu Ren’s sight. Gu Ren raised his eyebrows and asked, “Thank me for what?”

Ye Zhi affirmed, “The phone call that Sister Zhu received today has something to do with you, right?”

Gu Ren did not deny. He simply nodded and admitted it was his doing.

Ye Zhi, “Who were the ones in the Maybach?”

Gu Ren’s voice dropped, “They were Gu family’s lawyers. You should know that the Gu family has the best lawyers.”

Ye Zhi was stunned.

“If the company makes things difficult for you when you terminate the contract… don’t hesitate to go through the legal process.” Gu Ren’s eyes flashed as he looked at Ye Zhi.

Ye Zhi didn’t expect that Gu Ren would help her so much. But she felt she owed Gu Ren more and more. “Thank you,” she blurted unconsciously, but it was full of sincerity.

Gu Ren gave a low laugh. His low-pitched laugh rippled into the air. It seemed to linger close to Ye Zhi’s ear.

Next second, Gu Ren opened his mouth, “Then how do you want to thank me?”

Ye Zhi did not respond, “What?”

Gu Ren raised his chin and his eyes fell on the thermos cup behind Ye Zhi, “Didn’t you bring a gift?”

Ye Zhi’s body stiffened and she took out the thermos cup slowly. How could Gu Ren not notice the series of actions she had just made just now?

Instead of handing it to Gu Ren, Ye Zhi explained, “You have eaten your dinner so you don’t need to drink it.”

Gu Ren retorted, “You want to take this gift back?”

Ye Zhi shook her head, “I’ll give you a better one next time.”