The flirtatious girl is done flirting; Mr. He is now obsessed with her.

Bai Yishu also couldn't believe that these words would come from He Yunshen's mouth.

"So... even if it's just to use me?"

He Yun Shen chuckled, a hint of madness flashing in his eyes—a glint Bai Yi Shu had never seen before.

"In this game, who isn't using whom?"

He walked closer and closer to Bai Yishu until he forced her into a corner.

"Dare you say you didn't have the slightest intention of using me?"

Bai Yishu was heartbroken beyond measure, a wave of bitterness welled up in her heart, and her eyes gradually began to redden.

"So when you said you loved me... you were lying to me too?"

He Yunshen's breath suddenly tightened, his heart felt as if it were being squeezed by a hand, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

The momentary panic in his heart was quickly replaced by indifference.

"What do you think? What does love matter when faced with self-interest?"

Bai Yishu couldn't understand why he would do that, and only felt her body grow cold.

Why...?

The struggle in He Yun Shen's eyes surged like a tidal wave. He finally suppressed those emotions, and his voice revealed a hint of despair.

"Bai Yishu, many things in this world don't really have a reason. When interests are at stake, emotions are too extravagant."

Bai Yishu leaned against the cold wall in silence for a moment, and when she spoke again, her heart was ashen.

"So you don't care about me at all, and you don't care what will happen to the Bai family."

"Yes, I don't care."

He Yun Shen's voice remained cold, but he dared not look her in the eye.

"You and the Bai family are nothing more than pawns on my chessboard."

His words were like a sharp blade, not only piercing Bai Yishu but also severely wounding himself.

Bai Yishu finally couldn't hold back her surging emotions, and tears instantly streamed down her face.

When He Yun Shen saw her tears, he subconsciously raised his hand to wipe them away, but his arm stopped halfway.

"Why are you crying? Isn't this something you should have expected?"

Bai Yishu raised her hand to wipe away her tears, trying her best to stop crying.

"Yes, I was really stupid, so stupid that I actually believed you."

He Yun's breath hitched, and a sharp pain shot through her chest, as if her words had drained all her strength.

"Yes, you're stupid."

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, all that remained in his eyes was indifference.

"So you lost."

Bai Yishu didn't look at him again, turned around and rushed out of the office.

She stumbled out of the company and leaned against a wall on the street, breathing heavily.

Why...?

She muttered to herself, her voice so hoarse it was almost inaudible.

Disappointment overwhelmed her like a tide, but even more piercing was the feeling of helplessness at being betrayed by the person she trusted most.

She once thought their love was an unbreakable fortress, but she never expected that he had barged in with a purpose from the very beginning, treating her family and her trust as tools to be used.

Bai Yishu suddenly closed her eyes, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably once again.

When she opened her eyes again, the shock in them had turned into a deathly silence, with only her fingertips still trembling slightly, revealing the deep-seated disappointment and pain.

Bai Yishu was walking aimlessly down the street when a black car slowly drove up behind her.

The car window slowly rolled down, revealing Fu Xiu's face with a playful smile.

"Miss Bai, what a coincidence."

His gaze passed over Bai Yishu and looked towards the He Group building.

"It seems things aren't going well between you and President He."

Bai Yishu glanced at him and continued walking forward.

"Are you following me?"

"How could that be? I just happened to be passing by."

Fu Xiu got out of the car, walked up to Bai Yishu, and leaned down slightly to look directly at her.

"But I'm really curious to know, did you get the answer you wanted from He Yun Shen?"

Bai Yishu took a deep breath.

You're right.

"Oh? It seems that He Yun Shen is indeed using the Bai family to launder money, just as I said."

A hint of triumphant satisfaction flashed in Fu Xiu's eyes, but his face showed a mixture of surprise and heartache.

"So what are your plans next?"

Bai Yishu remained silent for a moment, as if she had made a big decision.

"I won't let him get away with it."

"Good! As expected of you."

Fu Xiu smiled knowingly, took a half-step closer to Bai Yishu, and lowered his voice.

"Do you need my help? Dealing with He Yun Shen... I think I have more experience than you."

Bai Yishu knew in her heart that Fu Xiu would not let go of any opportunity to break her and He Yunshen apart.

"You're going to help me deal with him?"

"certainly."

Fu Xiuzhi stood up, his mind already racing with countless schemes to outmaneuver He Yunshen.

"He Yun Shen has been blocking my way quite a bit lately. How about we join forces, each getting what we need?"

Fu Xiu wouldn't be so kind as to help her; every transaction he makes has a price he's already set.

Bai Yishu didn't beat around the bush and asked directly, "What do you want?"

"It's very simple."

Fu Xiu paced back and forth by the car with his hands in his pockets, then turned back to raise an eyebrow at Bai Yishu.

"I want the He family to suffer a severe blow, and you want the He family to pay the price, and also to regain control of the Bai family, isn't that right?"

Bai Yishu sneered and corrected him.

"I not only want him to pay the price, I want him to go to jail."

Fu Xiu narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint flashing in them, before he laughed.

"Heh, that's ruthless. I like it."

He walked up to Bai Yishu and extended his hand.

"So, we've reached a consensus?"

Bai Yishu looked at his outstretched hand, hesitated for a moment, and then shook hands with him.

Fu Xiu grasped her hand with just the right amount of force, his triumphant smile widening.

"It was a pleasure working with you, Yi Shu. Please feel free to contact me anytime if you need anything."

His gaze lingered on Bai Yishu's face for a moment, his tone carrying a hint of ambiguity.

"However, I do hope that you're not just contacting me for business."

Bai Yishu raised her eyes.

"What's wrong?"

Fu Xiu chuckled softly.

"Miss Bai, aren't you curious why I'm so eager to help you?"

He bent down and leaned closer to Bai Yishu, a faint smile on his face, but his eyes were burning and direct.

"Besides my personal motives in dealing with He Yun Shen, there's another part of it, because of you, Yi Shu."

Bai Yisu pondered for a moment, then put on a playful expression.

"Let me guess, you want me."

Fu Xiu's smile deepened, and instead of being embarrassed by being exposed, he readily admitted it.

"Miss Bai is indeed clever."

He calmly and deliberately straightened his sleeves, his posture elegant and composed.

"Yes, I want you. But don't worry, I won't force you. I'll wait until you're willing to accept me. Until then, I'll do everything I can to help you deal with He Yun Shen, I promise you."

Bai Yishu took a step closer to him, her fingertips making a gesture as if to brush away the fine dust from his body.

"How about this? Once you help me take him down, you can come and collect your reward."

Fu Xiu's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily as he grabbed her mischievous hand, his voice tinged with suppressed emotion.

"This was your suggestion, Yi Shu."

He gently pulled Bai Yishu's hand to his lips and kissed her fingertips.

"I will make He Yun Shen pay the price, and then... come and collect my reward in person."