Chapter 620
Feng Yiweng almost thought the housekeeper had called the wrong name the moment she saw Miss Lu; how could this person possibly be her close friend? Only after hearing Miss Feng speak did she confirm that this person was indeed her close friend without a doubt.
“Oh my God, how did you end up like this? What on earth have you been through, my God? Haven’t you taken care of yourself?” Feng Yiweng looked at her friend in shock, reaching out to touch her face, feeling as if she were touching rough bark.
As soon as Miss Lu heard Feng Yiweng’s words, tears started flowing instantly, and she threw herself into Feng Yiweng’s arms.
“Yiwen, you have to do me justice. I’ve been severely harmed by the Xu Family. I’ve become like this all because of them.” Miss Lu cried uncontrollably in Feng Yiweng’s embrace. It was the first time Feng Yiweng had seen Miss Lu so sad, and for a moment, she was at a loss.
“Let’s talk it over slowly; don’t cry anymore.” Feng Yiweng clumsily tried to wipe Miss Lu’s tears as she spoke.
After crying her fill in Feng Yiweng’s arms, Miss Lu finally pulled back and recounted the lies she had prepared long ago.
“Actually, I came to Shangjing a long time ago. I wanted to surprise you, so I didn’t tell you at the time. I planned to buy you a gift when I went to see you, so I went to a luxury store. Who would have thought I’d overhear two women discussing you in the store, speaking very harshly? I was furious and got into a fight with them. Someone called the police, and I was taken to the station.”
“I was full of anger at that moment, so I fought hard, but the woman who hit me didn’t hold back either. I thought that since we both had injuries, neither of us could claim innocence. After all, it all started because of that woman’s vile words. If she hadn’t spoken about you, I wouldn’t have fought her. But who would have thought that the woman I fought was from the Xu Family? They used their connections to pressure me, forcibly keeping me in the police station and not allowing my parents to take me out. When my parents went to demand justice, they were beaten up as well. My father’s company is also hitting walls everywhere because of the Xu Family and seems unable to hold on much longer.”
“Yiwen, you’ve been my only sister since childhood. Because of me, our family is on the brink of collapse. I don’t know whom else to turn to for help. You’re the only one I can think of. Will you help me, please? My parents are becoming elderly, and I can’t let them end up with nothing because of me after living in prosperity for half their lives. My conscience won’t allow it. In all of Shangjing, you’re the only one who can help me. Will you help me, please?” Miss Lu said with a tearful face, clutching Feng Yiweng’s hand.
To help her family, Miss Lu no longer cared about her image.
Looking at her once most fashionable friend, who ended up like this because she wanted to support her, Feng Yiweng couldn’t refuse. How could she still be considered a decent person if she refused her now?
“Don’t worry, I won’t ignore you. Not to mention, you ended up like this for my sake. Besides, you’re my best friend since childhood; I won’t ignore you. I’ll discuss this matter with my father. He has more ideas than I do and can surely help your family.” Feng Yiweng said, holding Miss Lu’s hand.
Unexpectedly, Miss Lu’s expression did not become happier after hearing this. Instead, she pulled her hand back and forced a smile.
“What’s wrong? Why did your expression suddenly turn so bad? Are you feeling unwell?” Feng Yiweng asked with concern.
“It’s not that I’m feeling unwell. If you don’t want to help me, you can just say it, there’s no need for this.” Miss Lu said sadly.
Feng Yiweng was baffled by Miss Lu’s words.
“What are you talking about? When did I say I wouldn’t help you? Didn’t I say I would ask my father for help to support your family?” Feng Yiweng said, full of confusion.
“Didn’t you know? My father sought help from Uncle Feng before, but Uncle Feng refused. He didn’t want to get involved between our family and the Xu Family. If you ask Uncle Feng for help, I probably won’t be able to step into your house again.” Miss Lu said sadly, looking at Feng Yiweng.
The information disclosed by Miss Lu stunned Feng Yiweng. “You must be joking. Our families have been close for generations. How could my father just refuse your father?” Feng Yiweng said blankly.
But under Miss Lu’s gaze, her voice grew softer because there was no reason for Miss Lu to lie about something like this. Precisely because of this, Feng Yiweng found it even harder to accept this fact. She found the news she heard so absurd, absurd enough to make her want to laugh out loud, so she did.
They always taught her to be grateful and repay kindness, yet suddenly they could turn a blind eye to benefactors who had helped them countless times? How ridiculous was that!
“Don’t worry, if they don’t help you, I will. This matter won’t end just like this. I will surely seek justice for you and your family.” Feng Yiweng said with a firm expression, holding Miss Lu’s hand.
“If you really want to help me, please hurry because our family really cannot endure much longer. If things weren’t really at a crisis point, I wouldn’t have bothered to come to you for help. I truly can’t find anyone else who can help me, do you understand?” Miss Lu tightly held Feng Yiweng’s hand and said.
“I understand. Trust me with this issue; I will handle it for you. No matter how powerful they are, they are just merchants, mere merchants; they wouldn’t dare not listen to me.” Feng Yiweng pressed Miss Lu’s hand reassuringly.
After chatting a little longer, Miss Lu said goodbye. Once Miss Lu left, Feng Yiweng couldn’t sit still. She immediately ran back to her room, changed her clothes, and headed straight for the Xu Family estate.
“Family Head, Miss Feng from the Feng Family is here again,” Housekeeper Zhao said as he presented a platter of freshly cut fruit to Xu Ke.
“What is she here for? I don’t want to see her.” Xu Ke still remembered the annoying Feng Yiweng and refused her request to meet without hesitation when he heard she was looking for him.
However, as soon as the security relayed that Xu Ke refused to see her, Feng Yiweng initiated a forceful entry, driving her car straight through the gate. If the gatekeepers hadn’t dodged in time, injuries would’ve been inevitable.
Housekeeper Zhao reported to Xu Ke with some difficulty, “I’m afraid you’ll have to see Miss Feng today. She crashed the gate and forced her way in.”
“When replacing the gate, make sure to get a sturdier one. I don’t want to experience someone crashing through our gate a second time.” Xu Ke said as he wiped his hands with a napkin.
“Of course, I’ll go prepare the refreshments for the guest then.” Housekeeper Zhao said.
“No need, only a guest deserves hospitality. What kind of guest is someone who shows up uninvited?” Xu Ke smirked without any hint of warmth as he spoke.
“You’re right,” Housekeeper Zhao agreed, standing still.