She kept her marriage a secret for three years, then divorced and was forcefully pampered by a power

Shao Yan had anticipated this question, so she recited the prepared statement.

The other party remained silent for a moment, seemingly dissatisfied.

"I want money. Lots and lots of money."

She could only give the most reasonable answer, and the interviewer chuckled softly.

"What is Ms. Shao's expected annual salary?"

Shao Yan, of course, wished for as many as possible.

She thought about the three million she had promised Huo Xiao for legal fees, and how it wouldn't be unreasonable for her to ask for a three million annual salary from Fit, given that she had brought her patents with her.

Three million.

She was just testing the waters.

"Miss Shao, you're really asking for an exorbitant amount. What makes you think you're worth three million?"

Shao Yan said confidently, "Give me three months, and I will definitely not let Fit down."

The brief interview ended without a clear answer, leaving Shao Yan somewhat discouraged.

She thought things wouldn't go smoothly. Back then, she ignored Fit, but now that she's asking for favors, they're acting like she can't afford to be near them.

Fit abruptly ended the interview, leaving Shao Yan on edge all day.

A few hours later, she finally received her job offer and was able to relax.

The next day, as she was leaving the company to go home, she was stopped by Meng Yu's car.

Through the half-lowered car window was Pei Rongrong's slightly immature face, and she looked at Shao Yan with a gentle expression.

"Assistant Shao, would you like a ride?"

Shao Yan didn't want to have anything to do with Pei Rongrong and wanted to refuse, but Meng Yu's driver had already gotten out of the car to help her.

"Madam, Miss Pei has something to say to you. President Meng also instructed me to take you to the car."

Shao Yan thought about how Meng Yu had been relentlessly pursuing the topic of surrogacy these past few days. He was quite clever; he simply avoided the issue and let her and Pei Rongrong talk about it on their own.

Didn't we tell her to persuade Pei Rongrong before? Why is it Pei Rongrong's turn to do the talking to her now?

"There are too many people here. If you don't want to attract attention, I suggest you get in the car with me first."

The driver kept his voice very low, making it sound as if Shao Yan was afraid of being discovered, even though it was Meng Yu who was afraid of people finding out about their relationship.

"Okay, thank you for your help."

Shao Yan struggled to get into the car on her own, while Pei Rongrong sat in the back seat and just watched coldly, without any intention of helping.

She only reached out and helped when she climbed onto the back seat herself, but she didn't have the strength to do so.

"Ah Yu told me everything, but actually I disagreed."

Shao Yan listened quietly to her without offering any opinion.

Pei Rongrong looked her up and down: "You're older, so your health might not be good. The surrogate mother I need must be young, beautiful, and have a full figure. Besides, your legs aren't good either. Although you became like this to save A-Yu, are you sure you've had a medical checkup and there are no problems?"

The file folder on Pei Rongrong's left contained Shao Yan's medical examination report. Shao Yan saw her name, but Pei Rongrong still said some insulting things.

"Are you done talking? If you are, please drop me off at the intersection."

Shao Yan's attitude displeased Pei Rongrong.

"Assistant Shao, you are really unlikable. I really don't know why Grandpa Meng would put someone like you in the company."

Shao Yan raised an eyebrow, which startled Pei Rongrong.

To be honest, Shao Yan's meticulous and serious appearance did give her a somewhat dignified air.

"You want to know why?"

Shao Yan's brows now held a sharp edge, while Pei Rongrong curled her lip, not believing that Shao Yan possessed any extraordinary talent to flaunt.

The driver, who overheard their conversation, instinctively called out, "Madam—"

Shao Yan and Pei Rongrong immediately looked at him, and only then did he realize that he had let something slip.

Before they could explain, several black minivans suddenly rushed out from in front and forced their car to stop.

Shao Yan and Pei Rongrong were forced into a car, the driver was knocked unconscious and left on the roadside, and his cell phone was taken away and smashed.

Not long after, Meng Yu appeared at the Pei family home looking haggard.

Huo Qingyue's face turned as white as paper, and Mr. Pei flew into a rage, pointing his finger at Meng Yu's nose.

"Being kidnapped in your car is clearly a targeted act against you. Who did you offend that they want to kidnap Rongrong?"

Meng Yu knew very well that he had a mortal enemy since his student days. He had heard that the Honda Fit belonged to him and had been competing with the Meng Group for business all these years.

"He's the president of Honda Fit."

Meng Yu didn't want to admit that he was less skilled than others, but it was a fact that the Fit was always getting back at him.

Huo Xiao, who had rushed over after receiving the news, had a cigarette burning down to almost nothing. He glanced at him upon hearing this, his tone indifferent.

How do you know?

Mr. Pei coldly replied, "Who is the president of Fit? Would he resort to such despicable means to kidnap Rongrong? What would he gain from this?"

Meng Yu couldn't think of anyone else besides Han Yifei.

Rumors have been circulating in the north of the city for a long time that Han Yifei is the person in charge of the Fit.

Meng Yu lowered his head and looked down, not daring to tell the truth.

In college, Meng Yu and Han Yifei went from being friends to enemies because of Zeng Qier, and that's when the feud started.

All these years later, Han Yifei has always kept it in mind and will try to trip him up whenever he gets the chance.

"Uncle, Aunt, don't worry, even if I have to turn the entire North City upside down, I will bring Rongrong back safely."

Meng Yu was determined. He believed that a marriage alliance with the Pei family would elevate the Meng Group to a new level, and Pei Rongrong absolutely could not be allowed to get into trouble.

Huo Xiao stubbed out his cigarette: "My sister and brother-in-law are waiting for news at home."

He and Meng Yu left the Pei family together, and the two went their separate ways.

Meng Yu received a phone call halfway through his drive, demanding two million yuan to ransom the person.

"Here's your girlfriend, and your crippled assistant comes along for free. Two and a half million, how about it?"

Meng Yu slammed on the brakes: "You can have money, but don't hurt my girlfriend."

"We want money, not our lives."

In the dimly lit, abandoned factory, Shao Yan and Pei Rongrong were thrown onto the cold ground.

Pei Rongrong kept crying, and it was getting on people's nerves.

"Shut up or I'll beat you to death."

Pei Rongrong has been pampered for so many years, when has she ever suffered such grievances?

Even when facing vicious thugs, she still uttered harsh words.

"Do you know who I am? I'm Pei Hong's daughter. Do you know what my father used to do?"

A knife was immediately pressed against Pei Rongrong's face, and he smiled wickedly.

"Forget about Pei Hong, we only know Meng Yu. If he doesn't pay up today, we'll sell you to nightclubs abroad to work as hostesses."

Pei Rongrong was still crying when a loud slap came down across her face. Pei Rongrong quickly grabbed Shao Yan, her small frame beating her nimble hands. The slap landed on Shao Yan's face with a frighteningly loud sound.

"If you want to hit her, then hit her. If you ruin my face, you won't get the 2.5 million. My dad won't let you get away with it either."

Shao Yan clenched her fingers; she had misjudged the situation from the very beginning.

This Pei Rongrong is not as cute and charming as she appears; on the contrary, she is quite scheming.

"Come here, you bastard. We've got our hands on you. Killing a cripple won't get us any money. I think you're pretty good-looking. How about we have some fun with you first and then return you to Meng Yu?"