Chapter 325 - 325: Wealth, Status, Power, and Stardom, None of These Things Could Keep Her

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

After Chu Gushen finished the cup of tea in one gulp with trembling hands, he slammed the empty cup on the coffee table.

Then, he slowly raised his head and looked at the ceiling above him.

If he remembered correctly, Huo Xunzhou had mortgaged this villa for money to acquire Lu Corporation’s shares.

Chu Gushen took a few deep breaths to calm himself down.

“My lawyer’s fee… You still have money to pay me, right?” He did not believe that Huo Xunzhou could not even afford his lawyer’s fees.

Huo Xunzhou did not answer Chu Gushen immediately. Instead, he poured another cup of tea for Chu Gushen.

Chu Gushen’s eyelids twitched as he said, “Tell me the truth. I can take it.”

Huo Xunzhou put down the teapot and said slowly, “The legal fee can be deducted from my dividends.”

Huo Xunzhou had provided funds to Chu Gushen’s law firm in the early days, but he decided to invest in it later.

Chu Gu was so angry that his head hurt.

“Huo Xunzhou! Do you believe that I’ll ask your girlfriend for legal fees?” Chu Gushen sneered, “Anyway, the 300 million yuan that Lu Shiyuan owed her has been recovered. She has plenty of money now!”

Huo Xunzhou raised his eyes slightly and looked at Chu Gushen expressionlessly. “Do you believe that I’ll tell your future girlfriend who doesn’t like you that you’re trying to ask for money from a woman?”

Although Huo Xunzhou was beating around the bush, a lawyer’s mind was always clear. Chu Gushen immediately smiled proudly and asked, “Do you know who she is? Do you know where she is?”

“I’ll find out after investigation, isn’t that right?” Huo Xunzhou smiled.

Chu Gushen was speechless.

Chu Gushen was bereft of speech. He folded his arms and turned away, not deigning to look at Huo Xunzhou’s annoying face.

“I’ll introduce you to some big clients in Capital City later,” Huo Xunzhou said as he glanced at Chu Gushen.

Chu Gushen felt that his head no longer hurt so much.

“Why did you spend so much effort to acquire Lu Corporation and give it to Miss Lin? I don’t think she really wants Lu Corporation.”

If Lin Shanchu wanted Lu Corporation, Huo Xunzhou would not have requested him to tamper with the contract.

“You wouldn’t understand even if I told you,” Huo Xunzhou said as he lowered his eyes slightly.

“If you don’t tell me, how do you know I don’t understand?” Chu Gushen’s anger had not completely subsided and his tone was still a little aggressive.

Not only did Huo Xunzhou not care about Chu Gushen’s tone, but he even chuckled. “You don’t have a girlfriend, so you won’t understand it.”

Chu Gushen was speechless. He never thought that he would lose to Huo Xunzhou in a quarrel one day just because he did not have a girlfriend.

“The more two people get entangled, the closer they are in a relationship,” Huo Xunzhou said in a deep voice.

Chu Gushen stared at Huo Xunzhou for a moment and said expressionlessly, “I’m afraid you’re crazy!”

“You won’t understand it.” Huo Xunzhou looked at him with disdain and pity.

“I’m leaving.” Chu Gushen was afraid that he would beat Huo Xunzhou up if he stayed there any longer.

He was a lawyer. He had to be rational and elegant. He must never lay a hand on someone else.

Huo Xunzhou said, “I won’t see you off.”

Chu Gushen quickly walked out, as if he was afraid that Huo Xunzhou would change his mind and see him off.

After Chu Gushen left, the room fell silent completely.

Huo Xunzhou sat on the sofa with a calm expression. His eyes were unfocused as he looked ahead, a little distracted.

After a while, Li MO pushed open the door and entered the study.

“Big brother?”

“Do you have any cigarette?” Huo Xunzhou asked.

“Wait for me.” Li MO turned around and left.

When he returned, he was holding a cigarette and a lighter.

Huo Xunzhou took the cigarette and lighter. After that, he got up and walked to the window.

He opened the window and slowly lit a cigarette.

Li MO was trembling with fear as he watched from the side. “Big brother, what happened?”

Although Li MO was not by Huo Xunzhou’s side in the past few years, he knew that Huo Xunzhou had been working non-stop before he retired from the industry. His schedule was full and he had endless scenes to shoot. In addition, he barely smoked because he had to take care of his voice to say the lines.

Even after he retired from the entertainment industry, he rarely smoked unless he was upset.

Li MO could not imagine what could have upset Huo Xunzhou.

“I’m fine.” After taking two puffs, Huo Xunzhou put his arm on the windowsill and looked at the smoke that was slowly drifting out.

He knew that Lin Shanchu did not have any feelings for Lu Corporation, nor did she want it.

He did it on purpose.

He deliberately went against her wishes and went through a lot of trouble to acquire Lu Corporation’s shares for her.

He wanted to let her know that there was someone in this world who was willing to go through all kinds of trouble and rack his brains for her.

After all, Lin Shanchu was someone who could even give up her life when she was ruthless.

If necessary, she could be a little more ruthless. Naturally, she would be willing to abandon him.

Wealth, status, power, stardom, none of these things could keep her.

Apart from these worldly possessions, he was left with only sincerity.

He could even cut open this heart and show it to her.

“Sister Lin, we’ve circled around this street three times.” As He Xiang drove, she turned to look at Lin Shanchu’s expression.

However, Lin Shanchu was still in a daze.

Lin Shanchu had been wearing this expression ever since she left Huo Xunzhou’s house.

She did not know what Huo Xunzhou had told Lin Shanchu. After a while, Lin Shanchu finally came to her senses.

“He Xiang, what did you say?”

“Nothing.” He Xiang sighed.

Lin Shanchu suddenly thought of something and turned to ask He Xiang, “Do you know any bars that are open during the day?”

“I know quite a few.”

In addition to dutifully taking care of Lin Shanchu’s daily life, He Xiang, as a highly-paid assistant, also joined several WeChat groups in the entertainment industry. Therefore, she knew a lot of fun places with delicious food where they could avoid being followed by reporters.

He Xiang noticed Lin Shanchu’s strange smile.

“Are you going to drink in broad daylight?” she asked tentatively.

“Be good and don’t tell Brother Qi. I’ll give you a raise.” Lin Shanchu revealed a tender smile.

Who could withstand this?

He Xiang quickly compromised. “I will accompany you then.” “No need. You should go back and rest. I’ll ask Wen Huan out.”

“That works too.”

With Wen Huan around, he definitely would not let Lin Shanchu be surrounded by reporters.

After He Xiang drove Lin Shanchu to the bar, she waited for Wen Huan to arrive before leaving with a peace of mind.

“President Lin, you start drinking in the morning?” Wen Huan smiled mockingly and sat down opposite Lin Shanchu.

Lin Shanchu poured a glass of wine and placed it in front of Wen Huan. “Does the law prohibit adults from drinking in the morning?”

“All the reporters in the city are looking for you! Great, you’re hiding here and drinking.” Wen Huan raised his wine glass and clinked glasses with her.

Lin Shanchu swirled the wine glass and said, “Even you couldn’t find me, let alone them.”

“Are you complimenting me or insulting me?” Wen Huan looked at Lin Shanchu carefully for a moment and realized that she was not in the right mood. “You

even acquired Lu Corporation, but why do you still look unhappy?

Lin Shanchu gazed deeply at him and said, “You might not believe it if I tell

you… “