Chapter 2179: Something Happened!

Some people always like to treat others as stepping stones to their own success.

To be more precise, in their eyes, as long as they can succeed, nothing else matters, and everything can be sacrificed.

Yan An did not know what kind of person his friend really was.

Just as Zhou Ping did not know what kind of person Liu Yiming was.

Soon, Yan An and Liu Yiming arrived at the restaurant.

After some pleasantries, everyone sat down.

"Da Bai, Brother Zhou's place is really nice. Why don't you move in and live with me?"

Wang Xue said to Yan An with a smile.

Yan An thought about Liu Yiming's apartment for a moment, then shook his head: "No, my mom told me to stay at Brother Yiming's for now. I wouldn't dare disobey her."

Liu Yiming blinked; he didn't recall Yan An's mother calling her about the living arrangements just now. Had he misheard?

Wang Xue saw this and didn't insist further.

Zhou Ping, on the other hand, let out a quiet sigh of regret.

To be honest, compared to the outgoing Wang Xue, he felt more drawn to Yan An, who seemed more demure.

The meal was eaten with everyone harboring their own thoughts, each preoccupied with their own matters, but on the surface, they maintained smiles.

Until the meal ended, Liu Yiming got up and paid the bill.

Zhou Ping made a polite gesture of refusal but didn't insist.

…

…

Zhao Fusheng didn't know what changes Yan An's appearance would bring to Liu Yiming. He was at home reviewing various documents, occasionally calling Zheng Yao or Dong Chenxi to discuss things.

To be honest, this kind of office life felt pretty good.

Then…

Three days later.

He received a call from Zhang Qian.

"What's going on?"

Bringing people to the police station, Zhao Fusheng stared at Liu Yiming in shock.

The guy actually had bruises on his face.

"I'm sorry, Chairman."

Liu Yiming said apologetically to Zhao Fusheng: "It's all my fault."

Zhao Fusheng looked at the bruises on the guy's face speechlessly: "So, you got into a fight?"

"Yes."

Zhang Qian explained from the side: "Here's what happened, he…"

With that, he recounted the whole story to Zhao Fusheng.

It wasn't very complicated. Wang Xue had been deceived by Zhou Ping's sweet talk, and the two had slept together.

This matter had nothing to do with Liu Yiming originally, but Zhou Ping, somehow, had fed Wang Xue some kind of nonsense, getting her to invite Yan An to her place.

He had even gotten some drugs from somewhere, planning to drug Yan An…

Fortunately, Yan An was clever and called Liu Yiming in advance.

Liu Yiming burst into the apartment, scuffled with Zhou Ping, and ended up like this.

"What a mess…"

Zhao Fusheng's expression was quite helpless, but it was normal—between an inexperienced female college student and a seasoned old hand, anything could happen.

With that thought, he waved his hand and said to Zhang Qian: "Have Legal handle this. Sue that guy Zhou until he can't make a living."

He had the lowest opinion of people like that.

If you've got the skills, use money to win people over; if a beauty likes you, that's your ability.

But he was unwilling to spend money, wanted to take advantage, and even used despicable means like drugging—this guy was simply scum.

"Okay, I understand." Zhang Qian nodded. He also looked down on such people.

…

…

Coming out of the police station, Zhao Fusheng said to Liu Yiming: "Is that Yan An your girlfriend?"

"Ah?"

Hearing this question, Liu Yiming was stunned.

"Well, Chairman, no, you misunderstand. Yan An and I are innocent."

Liu Yiming quickly explained to Zhao Fusheng: "She and I are just neighbors."

"My wife and I were neighbors since childhood too."

Zhao Fusheng said with a smile: "We grew up together; you know that."

Liu Yiming was speechless.

He actually did know that—the boss and his wife were childhood sweethearts, neighbors since childhood. Otherwise, Fan Beibei wouldn't have called him 'Brother' instead of 'Brother-in-law' all along.

The reason was simple: that's what she had called him since she was little.

The meaning of 'childhood sweethearts' might not be fully understood by many.

But to put it bluntly, a man and a woman spending over a decade together is the easiest way to develop feelings.

Especially when you know someone so well—their joys, sorrows, every habit—you know them inside out. In that situation, taking things further is naturally very easy.

That's why Liu Yiming was so flustered when he heard Zhao Fusheng's words.

"Chairman, she and I really aren't boyfriend and girlfriend."

After a long pause, Liu Yiming explained to Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng smiled and waved his hand: "It doesn't matter. What relationship you have is your own private business. But one thing: next time, don't be so impulsive. Getting into a fight isn't something you should do. Think about who you are and what that Zhou Ping is—it's not worth it."

That was his honest opinion.

A man of worth does not sit where danger threatens.

That might sound a bit pretentious, but in reality, trading one's own value for someone else's isn't worth it.

Without considering external factors, the importance of a Zhou Ping versus a Liu Yiming was obvious.

A scumbag like Zhou Ping would be looked down upon even in prison, because he was the kind of criminal most despised. Meanwhile, Liu Yiming had a bright future and a good job. Was it worth going to prison for someone like that?

The answer was clear: absolutely not.

Sacrificing one's future for a piece of scum, in Zhao Fusheng's view, was pure loss.

Of course, hindsight is always 20/20. When a person is driven by anger, they certainly don't think that much.

But even so.

In Zhao Fusheng's opinion, Liu Yiming should still reflect on it afterward.

"I understand. Thank you, Chairman."

After hearing Zhao Fusheng's words, Liu Yiming quickly bowed and nodded.

He wasn't stupid. Zhao Fusheng said these things for his own good. Given Zhao Fusheng's status and position, even if something happened, he wouldn't need to handle it personally.

There were countless people around him willing to die for him.

Liu Yiming knew this well.

When wealth accumulates to a certain level, it becomes power—power that no one can ignore.

Looking at Zhao Fusheng sitting there, Liu Yiming suddenly felt for the first time that he, too, should strive to climb upward, just like his predecessor Wu Sijie.

With such a good boss and such a good opportunity, wouldn't it be a waste not to work harder?