For the whole afternoon, Tang Yutong's head was buried in a stack of files. After finally organizing them, she glanced at the office not far away where the lights were still on, and didn't even feel like saying a word... Did she offend someone?
"Beep beep--"
Her phone received a text message, making a crisp sound that snapped Tang Yutong out of her daze. She moved her sore wrist and took a while to unlock the screen. It displayed an unfamiliar number, but it was exceptionally familiar to her. It was a message from Shi Yu!
--Tong Tong, can you come see me?
How long had it been since she last heard this familiar nickname? Tang Yutong's hands trembled slightly until she forced herself to calm down. Shi Yu must be recuperating at the Ren family's house for a hundred days of rest and recovery. Tang Yutong pondered for a moment and quickly replied with a single word, "Okay."
Just the thought of seeing Shi Yu later made Tang Yutong feel like her exhaustion had dissipated somewhat.
Taking her handbag, Tang Yutong was about to step out, but suddenly heard a low voice from behind her, "Where are you going?"
Tang Yutong immediately became alert. She didn't save Shi Yu's number in her phonebook precisely because she was afraid that Mo Jingcha would notice. If he found out that she was going to see her ex-boyfriend, how could he let her go so easily?
"Uh, I suddenly remembered that I bought a pair of shoes at the mall last time and forgot to pick them up," Tang Yutong said calmly, although her palms were sweating. "I've sent the files to your email. If there's nothing else, I'll leave now."
One step, two steps, three steps, until Tang Yutong was completely out of Mo Jin's sight, her tense body finally relaxed a bit.
At this moment, Mo Jin still stood in place, with a hint of obscure expression in his eyes.
"Mr. Mo?"
Ye Nan walked up from behind and before he could speak, he heard the man's slightly hoarse but unexpectedly sexy voice, "Find someone to follow her and report back to me at any time."
"Yes." Ye Nan was stunned for a second, then nodded.
No one dared to question Mo Jin's opinion, as if except for Mrs. Shao, who was an exception...
Tang Yutong drove around several intersections before stopping at the gate of the Ren family. She sat quietly in the car and took a deep breath.
Tang Yutong was worried about the disgust that Mrs. Ren had shown towards her last time.
Just as she was hesitating, there was a knocking sound on the car window, which startled Tang Yutong.
"Tong Tong, why don't you go in?"
Seeing that it was Ren Shi yu, Tang Yutong's hanging heart finally settled down a bit.
"Shiyu, the weather outside is cold, and your mobility is not convenient. Let me help you in." Tang Yutong saw Ren Shiyu leaning on a crutch, looking a bit funny. She felt a faint pain in her heart and carefully supported the man beside her.
At the entrance, Tang Yutong looked up and saw Mrs. Ren sitting on the sofa in the hall, and immediately lowered her head.
Ren Shiyu saw everything and gently patted Tang Yutong's hand, his voice full of apology, "Tong Tong, don't blame my mother. She was just anxious for a moment and didn't mean to make things difficult for you on purpose."
After hearing this, Mrs. Ren just turned her head and didn't speak again.
Tang Yutong hurriedly said, "No, it's my responsibility for this matter!"
Even though she managed to stop it in time and prevent a major mistake, there was still a lingering sense of guilt in Tang Yutong's heart.
As he watched the meek woman with her head down, Ren Shiyu's lips curled into a sinister smile unnoticed by anyone else. He then pulled Tang Yutong over to the couch on the other side, while Ren's mother simply went upstairs without a care.
"Shiyu, did you have something to tell me?" Tang Yutong asked as she peeled an orange for Ren Shiyu, sensing his hesitation.
Ren Shiyu sighed heavily and hung his head, as if something was weighing heavily on his mind.
"What's wrong?" Tang Yutong couldn't bear to see him like this and squatted down in front of him, grabbing his arm with a determined look in her eyes. "Shiyu, whatever it is, just tell me. We can face it together!"
"Tong Tong, you have to help me," Ren Shiyu said, turning his head away and pursing his lips in frustration. "The Mo family is deliberately trying to drain the resources of the Ren Group, and I don't have the ability to stop them. That's how Mo Jing managed to take advantage of the situation."
It took Tang Yutong a while to calm down, and she couldn't help feeling angry.
What she didn't expect was that even though Mo Jing had promised not to trouble Ren Shiyu or his family anymore, he still continued to make moves that left the Ren family with no way out. She should have seen it coming!
"It's okay, don't worry. I won't just sit back and do nothing," Tang Yutong said, her eyes showing a hint of resentment. This was exactly what Ren Shiyu had hoped for.
"He's so ruthless, Tong Tong, you mustn't confront him head-on!" Ren Shiyu warned, holding onto Tang Yutong's wrist with a fake concern for her safety.
At this point, Tang Yutong couldn't help but feel that it was all Mo Jing's fault for trying to tear them apart. Her resentment towards him grew even stronger.
"If we knew his weaknesses, things would be easier," said Ren Shiyu, his voice turning cold.
When Tang Yutong turned to look at him, she was almost scared by the sinister expression on his face, full of conspiracy.
Without waiting for Tang Yutong to think it over, she heard Ren Shiyu's voice again. "Tong Tong, can you help me keep an eye on Mo Jin? And since the cooperation between the Ren family and the Mo family is so important now, can you steal some confidential documents for me?"
Confidential documents?
Tang Yutong frowned, hesitant.
This was not a small matter, and the consequences would be dire if she were caught!
"Shiyu, don't rush," Tang Yutong didn't refuse immediately. She spoke softly, "I'll think of a way for the Ren family. Wait for my message."
Ren Shiyu pursed his lips and didn't speak for a while. Just when Tang Yutong thought he was going to get angry, the man raised his head, his eyes full of warmth. "Okay, actually, I'm already very touched as long as you stand by my side..."
"Don't say that."
Tang Yutong felt even more guilty, staring at the man in front of her with heartache.
She knew Mo Jin's methods very well, and the Ren family must be in a very difficult situation now. She couldn't just sit back and do nothing!
Just as she was racking her brains to figure out what to do, she didn't see the conspiratorial smile on Ren Shiyu's face as he sat on the sofa.
Mo Jin, let's see how well you can defend yourself.
It was already late in the day, and Tang Yutong knew that if she didn't go back soon, she would be suspected. She left the Ren family and hurriedly went to a mall to randomly pick out a pair of women's shoes before driving back.
Living in this environment every day had made her more vigilant...