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On the other side, Xu Mo found it strange that Xu Deming and Xie Bingyan were fighting so fiercely. In his previous life, although they did have conflicts, it was never this intense.
Xu Mo recalled that when he died, Xu Deming, afraid of losing his status, didn’t dare to make a big deal out of the funeral, opting for a quick and quiet burial. Even though there were many interesting incidents afterward, and Xu Junzhe eventually broke ties with the Xu family, things never escalated to this level.
Now, after watching the video of their fight, Xu Mo found it quite entertaining.
“Yes, that’s how you slap! That’s how you fight!”
The video showed several fights, with both parties fiercely attacking each other. Xu Deming was seen hitting Xie Bingyan on the head with a kettle, and she retaliated just as aggressively.
“They should hit harder!”
Xu Mo knew that if the situation hadn’t changed, they wouldn’t be fighting so intensely. In his previous life, many things hadn’t come to light. Watching them struggle now was satisfying, but he knew that the situation wasn’t over. The real cruelty was yet to come.
Xu Mo needed Xu Junzhe to be even more ruthless and cold-hearted than in the past. Whether it was Xu Deming or Xie Bingyan, they would eventually face the consequences they deserved.
…
Xu Xuehui and Xu Shuying came over but were stopped by the security guards. Xu Mo refused to see them.
There was no point in meeting them; it would likely just end in him scolding them. At this stage, if they still wanted to plead for Xu Junzhe or Xu Deming, Xu Mo thought from his vantage point that these sisters deserved to experience the harshest outcomes.
Xu Mo could no longer tolerate their stupidity!
…
“No visits, no visits! Our CEO Xu said he won’t see anyone!”
“You should leave! Don’t cause trouble at the company entrance, just go!”
Xu Xuehui and Xu Shuying were pushed away by security, and they started to feel both anxious and desperate. They were extremely worried and believed that only by seeing Xu Mo could they explain the truth.
“Please inform Xu Mo that he’s misunderstood. The poisoning wasn’t done by our mother! Please make sure he gets this message!”
“We’re not here because of the money laundering issue, but for something else! Hurry, hurry!” Xu Shuying urged.
The security guard, now annoyed, said, “Just go! If our CEO comes back, we’ll let him know.”
Seeing that they had no other choice, the two sisters reluctantly left to return home.
“Xu Mo not seeing us might be because of the money laundering issue. Sis, I’m going to Tsinghua University to find someone! I’ll look for Gu Huanxi!” Xu Shuying said anxiously.
“Then I’ll contact Lu Hongluan and see if she can reach Xu Mo!” Xu Xuehui thought for a moment and agreed.
“Alright! Let’s split up for now! Xu Mo needs to know the truth and clear up the misunderstanding! We must tell him that our mother didn’t try to poison him!” Xu Shuying said with determination.
“Agreed!”
Xu Shuying immediately hailed a cab to Tsinghua University, hoping to find Gu Huanxi there. Gu Huanxi and others were still studying for their master’s degrees at Tsinghua University and occasionally returned to campus.
Xu Xuehui drove her car in the opposite direction, heading towards another location. Lu Hongluan was about to come of age and was currently attending a high school in preparation for college entrance exams. Xu Xuehui already had Lu Hongluan’s school address, as she had previously investigated this information.
She needed Lu Hongluan to relay a message for her.
As Xu Xuehui drove, she increased her speed, weaving through oncoming traffic, unaware that two sedans were quietly following her.
The road to Lu Hongluan’s high school was somewhat isolated, with few people around. As Xu Xuehui continued driving along a rather wide road, she suddenly felt the car jolt, nearly losing control. She quickly hit the brakes.
Frowning, Xu Xuehui got out of the car to check what had happened.
Just then, a van suddenly pulled up next to her. Several masked men jumped out and rushed towards her.
Before Xu Xuehui could react, one of them pressed something over her face.
Her eyes rolled back, and she quickly lost consciousness.
“Go! Get out of the city!” one of the masked men urged as they dragged Xu Xuehui into the van, speeding away.
…
“It’s starting,” Xu Mo murmured to himself as he received the news.
Chen Anxiong, it seemed, was playing out a similar script to the one in the previous life. He had meticulously planned various scenarios involving himself and Xu Xuehui, ultimately intending to play the hero. He would “reluctantly” claim Xu Xuehui for himself, eventually coercing her into marriage and forcing her to help him clear his name—an ultimate act of psychological manipulation.
In the short term, Xu Xuehui was likely safe.
After being kidnapped, Xu Xuehui would soon regain consciousness. Upon waking up, she would “coincidentally” encounter Chen Anxiong’s car on the roadside. After being slapped a few times by the kidnappers, she would have no choice but to call out to the “passing” Chen Anxiong for help.
Chen Anxiong, of course, would rush in heroically to save her.
The kidnappers, claiming they were only after money and not her life, would eventually be moved by Chen Anxiong’s bravery. They would capture him as well, beating him up and leaving him bruised and battered—an act that would serve as a part of Chen Anxiong’s larger scheme to gain Xu Xuehui’s trust and sympathy.
In the end, the kidnappers locked both Xu Xuehui and Chen Anxiong together.
Chen Anxiong was very experienced with this routine, intending to create a thrilling and intense situation. His primary goal was to make it appear as though he was in an extremely difficult position, forcing himself to “reluctantly” take advantage of Xu Xuehui, presenting it as if he had no other choice.
Eventually, Xu Xuehui would become pregnant and, believing the story, would feel compelled to marry him.
At first, Xu Mo didn’t really want to interfere in this situation. To him, Xu Xuehui’s fate was simply the consequence of her own actions. This was the retribution she deserved.
However, when Gu Huanxi and Li Banzhuang found out about the situation, their expressions quickly changed, especially Gu Huanxi, who walked over immediately.
“If you want to take revenge on her, there are other ways to do it! But this… it’s just revolting no matter how you look at it! We can’t let evil people get away with this!”
“I can’t stop this from happening, and I can’t think of a better way. This is something Xu Xuehui needs to go through,” Xu Mo replied.
“If she learns the truth, she might commit suicide! You don’t want that, do you? It may be difficult, but with a little effort, we can still intervene,” Gu Huanxi insisted.
“You don’t understand how perfect Chen Anxiong’s plan is! He’s meticulous, covering every detail, making it almost impossible for us to interfere,” Xu Mo explained.
“No matter what, I don’t want you to become a monster! There are other things you can do, but this is too painful for any woman,” Li Banzhuang added, stepping closer.
Xu Mo listened, and after a moment of silence, he didn’t bring up the topic for two days.
Rescuing Xu Xuehui was something he naturally didn’t want to do.
In Xu Mo’s plan, this event was meant to further push Xu Junzhe to a point of no return. Once the situation with Xu Xuehui was completed, there would be no turning back for Xu Junzhe. Whether it was Xu Deming or Xie Bingyan, they would want to kill him, and even Xu Manni might turn on him.
The thing Xu Mo most wanted to see was them turning on each other, killing one another in a vicious cycle. Saving Xu Xuehui wouldn’t bring him much benefit.
However, both Gu Huanxi and Li Banzhuang didn’t want to see that outcome.
“We still have plenty of options! Xu Junzhe is already terrified enough! They will definitely achieve the effect you’re aiming for. Sacrificing Xu Xuehui isn’t necessary,” Gu Huanxi argued.
“Even so, Chen Anxiong’s script needs to be played out,” Xu Mo insisted.
“Then let him play it out with someone else. We can find another person to play along,” Li Banzhuang suggested.
“Damn it!” Xu Mo cursed, realizing the situation had become more complicated than he anticipated.