Despite her inner turmoil, she tried hard to leave the stress of work at the office.
The sky outside seemed to sense the gloom in her heart, with dark clouds hanging overhead and the air filled with the depressing feeling that it was about to rain.
As she reached the corner of the street, the sky suddenly darkened, and the heavy clouds seemed to be torn apart, and heavy rain poured down without warning.
Tong Xiaoge didn't bring an umbrella, and her clothes were soaked by the rain in just a few seconds.
The rain dripped down her hair, wetting her glasses and blurring her vision.
She stood in the rain, feeling the cold rain sliding across her cheeks, icy cold.
At this moment, Tong Xiaoge's body and mind seemed to be completely defeated. Her pace slowed down and she almost stopped in the rain.
The rain hit the ground, splashing water . Pedestrians on the street opened their umbrellas and hurriedly took shelter from the rain.
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When Tong Xiaoge slowly opened her eyes, the dim light of the ward was projected onto her tired face, and the first thing that caught her eye was Fu Chen's serious and heroic face.He sat on the edge of the bed, his palm wrapped around hers, his eyes filled with unspeakable emotions.Tong Xiaoge's consciousness was still wandering in confusion. Her eyes slowly focused and she recognized Fu Chen. The emotions in her heart began to surge.She had imagined such a scene countless times in her mind, Fu Chen guarding her at her most vulnerable moment, but this scene in reality made her feel extremely painful.His thoughts drifted back to the beautiful yet painful memories between them.Every time Fu Chen showed concern for Bai Youwei, it was like a needle piercing her heart, making her firmly believe that she would always be just a supporting role in his heart.This realization gradually accumulated into a deep despair, prompting her to make the
The next day, feeling a little better, Tong Xiaoge went straight to the hospital for discharge.She and Lin Shuyu met in a quiet cafe and decided to discuss in depth the issue of missing evidence in the Bai Haoyang case.The atmosphere in the cafe is quiet and soothing, and the warm lights cast soft spots of light on the small tables.Tong Xiaoge sat by the window. Through the glass, the busy street scene outside was reflected in her eyes, but her thoughts were obviously not here.Lin Shuyu showed up on time, with a concerned look on his face.He sat down and did not talk about the case directly. Instead, he asked with concern , "Xiao Ge, how are you feeling now? I was shocked when I heard that you were hospitalized yesterday."Tong Xiaoge smiled faintly, trying to look calm, "I'm fine, just a little weak. I'm much better now, let's discuss the case first."Lin Shuyu nodded and took out a document from his briefcase. "I have done some
Lin Shuyu's phone suddenly rang, breaking the silence in the room.He answered the call quickly, and Tong Xiaoge could see the subtle changes in his facial expression.After the call ended, Lin Shuyu took a deep breath and turned to Tong Xiaoge with a hint of excitement on his face:"We have made a breakthrough. One of the owners of the phone is one of the key people we suspected.""Really?" There was a glimmer of hope in Tong Xiaoge's eyes."Yes, our next task is to confirm the specific actions of this person on the night of the incident.""I suggest that we go to the police station right away and personally supervise this part of the investigation." Lin Shuyu stood up and straightened his clothes.Tong Xiaoge nodded in agreement. She felt a surge of power in her heart, inspiring her to continue pursuing the truth."Then let's go, every minute may be crucial."The two quickly left the office and walked outside.Tong
I turned over and picked up my phone, and saw countless notifications and messages at a glance.Yesterday's conflict has been pushed into the public eye and has become a hot topic.She opened a social media app and the homepage was full of discussions and criticisms of her behavior, some of which were even malicious accusations and personal attacks against her.On the screen, comments came into view:"This Tong Xiaoge is so heartless that she didn't even let go of a weak woman who knelt before her and begged for mercy.""The law is dead, but lawyers don't need to be so cold-blooded, right?""Obviously he did this because he was jealous of Bai Youwei. He is really scheming.""For the sake of fame, I have even thrown away my conscience."Every comment was like a needle piercing her heart, but Tong Xiaoge knew very well that these online voices were just a temporary venting of public emotion and she could not be shaken by them.
Tong Xiaoge was in a heavy mood. Xiaowei 's father's words on the phone made her feel powerless.She clearly realized that facing such a powerful Bai family, Xiaowei 's parents had been forced into a desperate situation.Mr. Wang's voice rang out again, with a tearful tone, "Lawyer Tong, we are really grateful for your help all the time.""But now, my wife and I have decided not to pursue the matter. The pressure this incident has brought us is too great and we can't bear it."Tong Xiaoge tried hard to calm herself down. She knew that this was not just a legal battle, but also a destruction of a family's will."Mr. Wang, I understand your decision. But please consider that if you give up holding the Bai family accountable, the Bai family will get away with it, and the damage Xiaowei has suffered will never be repaired.""We know." Mr. Wang's voice sounded unusually tired, as if every word was heavy."But we have no choice, Lawyer Tong
Fu Chen was extremely angry. He grabbed Tong Xiaoge's arm with such force that it was almost painful."Come home with me, there are things we need to talk about."Fu Chen's tone left no room for doubt, and his overbearing coldness startled Lin Shuyu next to him.Tong Xiaoge tried to break free, but Fu Chen's hands held her tightly like an iron clamp ."Let me go, Fu Chen! What are you doing?" Tong Xiaoge's voice was filled with undisguised anger.Fu Chen seemed not to hear it. He dragged Tong Xiaoge towards the car parked on the side of the road.Lin Shuyu hurriedly followed and tried to mediate, "Mr. Fu, this is not right. Please calm down first."But Fu Chen seemed to have been completely controlled by his emotions. He turned back coldly and said, "This is a matter between us, Lin Shuyu, you'd better not interfere."Tong Xiaoge was forcibly dragged into the car by Fu Chen. Once the door was closed, the world seemed to be cut o
"Thank you, doctor. Can I go see her?"Fu Chen asked in a low voice."Of course, but be careful not to provoke her again."The doctor nodded and led Fu Chen to the ward where Tong Xiaoge was.In the ward, Tong Xiaoge lay quietly on the bed, with a thick bandage wrapped around his head and his face pale.Seeing this scene, Fu Chen's heart sank to the bottom again.He tiptoed to the bed, sat on the chair, and stared at Tong Xiaoge's face silently.After a long silence, Fu Chen said softly, "Xiao Ge, I'm sorry, I was wrong. I shouldn't have treated you like that, I..."As he was talking, he couldn't go on any more.He knew that no matter what he said, it would not undo the damage that had been done.Sitting in the dim ward, Fu Chen fell into deep self-blame and reflection.As the night deepened, the hospital corridor gradually became quiet.Fu Chen was still sitting in the ward, guarding Tong Xiaoge.T
Lin Shuyu did not answer directly. He turned his gaze to Tong Xiaoge and asked gently, "Xiaoge, what happened? How do you feel now?"Tong Xiaoge smiled slightly, although the smile was a little forced, "Brother, thank you, I'm fine."A hint of displeasure flashed in Fu Chen's eyes. He didn't like Lin Shuyu's appearance here, especially his concern for Tong Xiaoge, which made him even more dissatisfied.Shi Jinglan evaluated Lin Shuyu. She could see that with his calm personality and being a famous lawyer, he might be the key to solving the problem.Lin Shuyu turned to Fu Chen, her tone calm but not timid at all, "Fu Chen, Xiaoge is my friend and my employee, so I naturally care about her situation. Is it really appropriate for you to treat her like this?"Fu Chen frowned and lowered his voice, "I don't need you to teach me how to deal with my marriage problems.""But if you deal with it in a way that involves harm and unlawful control, it's
Lin Shuyu's voice was still full of concern, "Okay, Xiaoge, you have to be careful. I will do my best to collect evidence and wait for you to come back."Tong Xiaoge nodded, "Thank you, Brother. I will be in Yuncheng soon."After hanging up the phone, Tong Xiaoge became more certain that she must rush back to Yuncheng as soon as possible to rescue Shi Jinglan's family and not let them get hurt because of her.She went to the hospital's front desk and made arrangements for Grandma Tian's funeral.Then she hurriedly took a taxi and prepared to take the next flight back to Yuncheng.The night breeze blew on her face, but her mood felt as if a huge rock was pressing down on her, heavy and urgent.Tong Xiaoge sat by the window, looking at the scenery rapidly receding outside the window, with a myriad of thoughts in his mind.There are many problems she needs to solve. Not only does she have to face the overbearing Fu Chen and protect Shi J
He knew that once Tong Xiaoge returned to Yuncheng, she would have to face Fu Chen's control again, but he had no choice but to protect her friend with all his strength.Tong Xiaoge got into a taxi. The night breeze gently blew on her face through the half-open window, but she couldn't calm down.She held the phone tightly, her thoughts in a mess, and Fu Chen's cold face and Shi Jinglan's helpless look kept flashing through her mind.The taxi had just gone a short distance when she suddenly slapped her forehead, her heart tightening, "Master, please turn around, I left my ID card at the B&B."The driver nodded and drove the car back the same way.When they arrived at the alley outside the B&B, Tong Xiaoge got off the car quickly, anxiously thinking about returning to the B&B to get her ID card and then rushing back to the airport.She walked quickly back to the B&B, and just as she reached the door, she suddenly saw a figure sneaking away o
One night, Shi Jinglan received a strange phone call. A cold voice came from the other end of the phone:"Miss Shi, if you don't cooperate, don't blame us for being rude."As soon as he finished speaking, the door of Shi Jinglan's house was forced open, and a group of bodyguards in black rushed in.They took control of everyone in Shi Jianguo and Shi Jinglan's homes.Shi Jinglan struggled and roared, "Fu Chen, you are crazy! What you are doing is illegal!"Fu Chen walked in coldly, with a cold light flashing in his eyes, "Jinglan , I have given you a chance.""Since you are unwilling to cooperate, this is the only way."Shi Jinglan's eyes flashed with anger, and she gritted her teeth and said, "Fu Chen, what do you want?"Fu Chen sneered, "It's very simple. Tell me where Tong Xiaoge is and I can let you go. Otherwise, your whole family will be in turmoil."Shi Jinglan felt a surge of despair in her heart, but she still sai
Grandma Tian left the balcony with a smile. Tong Xiaoge looked at her back and felt a warm feeling in his heart.The early morning sun shines on the quaint town, and the streets are filled with the faint fragrance of flowers.Tong Xiaoge decided to go to the market to buy some fresh vegetables, thinking of making dumplings with Grandma Tian in the evening.She put on simple clothes, walked out of the hotel, and walked towards the market along the bluestone path.The market was bustling with people, vendors were shouting enthusiastically, and the air was filled with the aroma of various foods.Tong Xiaoge stopped in front of the vegetable stall and picked some fresh vegetables.She was in a good mood, and thinking about the dumpling dinner in the evening, the corners of her mouth could not help but rise slightly."Girl, you bought so many vegetables today. Is it a special day?" asked the vegetable seller with a smile.Tong Xiaoge
"Girl, are you looking for a place to live?" the old woman asked gently, with a kind gleam in her eyes.Tong Xiaoge nodded, a trace of fatigue on her face, "Yes, mother-in-law. Is there any room available?"The old woman nodded and said enthusiastically, "Yes, yes, please follow me, girl."Tong Xiaoge followed the old lady upstairs and walked into a warm little room.The room is not big, but it is decorated very warmly. The bedding on the bed is neat and clean, and you can see a quiet garden outside the window.She put down her luggage, feeling a surge of gratitude."Thank you, mother-in-law. It's so beautiful here." Tong Xiaoge said sincerely.The old woman smiled, her eyes full of love, "As long as the girl likes it. This is a small B&B I have run for many years. Guests say it feels like home here."Tong Xiaoge nodded, and the uneasiness in her heart eased a little.She looked at the old woman in front of her and felt a
The breakfast on the table was barely touched. It was obvious that he had not slept all night and was in an even more irritable mood.Bai Youwei took a deep breath, walked forward, and said softly, "Brother Fu Chen, haven't you had breakfast yet? Health is important, eat something first."Fu Chen looked up at her with only indifference in his eyes, "I have no appetite, it's none of your business."Bai Youwei felt a sharp pain in her heart, but she still kept smiling, "Brother Fu Chen, I know you feel bad, but you must take care of yourself. We will definitely find Tong Xiaoge."Fu Chen looked at her coldly, with a hint of impatience in his tone:"Youwei , you don't know anything. Don't waste your time here. You might as well go help find someone."Bai Youwei's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.She knew that now was not the time to argue with Fu Chen, she had to calm down."Brother Fu Chen, I wi
He paced back and forth in the room, his thoughts in confusion, and the figure of Tong Xiaoge kept appearing in his mind.He knew that he could not lose her again, no matter what the cost, he would get her back.At this moment, Shen Lanxiu and Bai Youwei walked in.Seeing Fu Chen's gloomy face, Shen Lanxiu asked with concern, " Chen'er , what's wrong? Have you found Tong Xiaoge?"Fu Chen glanced at them coldly, with a flash of anger in his eyes, "She has left, and the assistant hasn't found her yet."Shen Lanxiu frowned, pretending to be concerned and comforted, " Chen'er , don't worry, we will definitely find her."When Bai Youwei saw this, a trace of pride flashed in her eyes, but there was a concerned expression on her face:"Brother Fu Chen, don't worry too much. Maybe Tong Xiaoge just went out to relax and will be back in a few days."Fu Chen snorted coldly, his eyes flashing coldly, "What do you know? She has been clamorin
She only packed a few items she bought into the suitcase, and she moved very quietly, fearing that she might wake up Fu Chen who was soundly sleeping.The photo on the table caught Tong Xiaoge's attention. It was a photo of them before they became husband and wife.At that time, Fu Chen smiled so brightly, his eyes full of tenderness.Tong Xiaoge gently picked up the photo, brushed her fingertips across Fu Chen's face, tears glistening in her eyes.She took a deep breath, put the photo back where it was, and continued packing her things.Throughout the whole process, Tong Xiaoge tried her best to keep herself calm, but the waves in her heart were difficult to calm.Everything left behind is a farewell to the past, to the former self and Fu Chen.She closed the suitcase gently and went back to the study.There were some of her books and documents there. She picked up a book whose cover had turned a little yellow. It was the first
Bai Youwei walked over gently and said softly, "Brother Fu Chen, you have already drunk a lot. If you drink more, your body will not be able to bear it."Fu Chen ignored her and continued drinking.Bai Youwei frowned slightly, feeling secretly anxious.She knew she had to act quickly.She walked over to the wine cabinet and pretended to pick up a new bottle of red wine.While Fu Chen was not paying attention, he poured the prepared medicine powder into the wine glass, then walked back to Fu Chen with the wine glass."Brother Fu Chen, I know you feel bad, I can drink with you at worst."Bai Youwei said softly, handing the wine glass to Fu Chen.Fu Chen took the wine glass in a daze and drank it all.He didn't notice anything unusual about the alcohol, he just felt his head getting heavier and his vision getting blurry.Bai Youwei felt proud when she saw this.She knew that the medicine had begun to take effect.