My sister-in-law from Qingdao

My heart skipped a beat.

A chill ran down my spine.

I know Zhao Lina very well. She doesn't talk much at the company, isn't particularly beautiful, and doesn't show off her abilities, but she is a very wise woman.

I usually don't say a word or take a step too far, for fear of leaving a bad impression on others.

I clearly remember that when I first went to Linglong Drawnwork Co., Ltd., Lin Moli treated everyone to a meal, and Yu Chaowen specifically invited Zhao Lina.

But she made an excuse not to go.

It's simply a matter of avoiding trouble and not wanting to make any mistakes, just wanting to do the job well.

I know even more clearly that she is not in a relationship and does not have a boyfriend.

If you don't have any, why buy emergency contraception?

Thinking of her red and swollen eyes, I had a bad feeling.

I pulled her aside, stared directly into her eyes, and asked sincerely, "Master, I think we have a good relationship. You've helped me a lot at work. I want to know what exactly happened?"

As soon as I said that, Zhao Lina's eyes turned sad, and she suddenly covered her face with her hands and began to sob softly.

Her shoulders were trembling slightly, and it was clear that she was very sad.

"Stop crying, crying won't help. If you believe me, tell me what happened?" I said, staring at her face.

Zhao Lina burst into tears. Seeing her like that, I didn't know what to do.

I wanted to offer her my shoulder to lean on, but she didn't seem inclined to, so I didn't dare to take the initiative, since she's not the kind of girl who's too easygoing.

She leaned against a not-too-thick mango tree, staring at the white wall, and cried for more than ten minutes before wiping away her tears.

"Chen Dong, what should I do? I've been bullied by Wang Zhizhong."

"Wang Zhizhong? Is that the fat bastard from last night?"

Zhao Lina nodded painfully before saying, "After I got back last night, I received a call from Wang Zhizhong. He said he wanted to have a good talk with me about cooperation."

They said they could give me a higher salary and higher commission, because my parents are in poor health and I want to earn more money.

Having drunk some beer the night before, I went to his hotel in a daze.

As soon as I entered, he was very polite, chatting with me and discussing the conditions for joining his company. At that moment, he handed me a bottle of purified water.

After drinking that purified water, I passed out. When I woke up again, I found myself lying in bed, and he was completely naked…”

After saying that, Zhao Lina started sobbing again.

I felt the anger in my chest turning into a raging fire.

In a modern legal system with such strict regulations, how dare this old beast do such a thing?

I said bluntly, "Sir, let's call the police. I believe you should have evidence."

Zhao Lina shook her head and said, "There is no evidence, no evidence at all. When I woke up, he had already taken advantage of me. He told me that he was wearing a condom."

Moreover, he's rich and powerful; I can't possibly fight him. He said if I called the police, I'd be ruined, while he, being rich, would remain unscathed.

This sounds illogical, but it does seem to make sense.

No matter the dynasty or the country, money equals power, and many things can be made to confuse right and wrong.

Sometimes black can turn into white, and sometimes white can turn into black.

"What should we do then?"

Standing on the streets of Guangzhou, the scorching sun shone on our faces.

I suddenly realized how insignificant I was. If this were in Qingdao, I could ask Brother Zhao Yun to step in and seek justice for Zhao Lina.

But this is Guangzhou, and Zhao Lina and I are as insignificant as a drop in the ocean in this city.

But Zhao Lina is my mentor. How can I stand idly by and do nothing when she's being bullied like this?

"Master, don't worry. Anyway, Wang Zhizhong is in Qingdao. I will definitely get justice for you when we get back."

I wasn't saying this to comfort Zhao Lina; it came from the bottom of my heart.

"Fine, I'll just swallow it. It's alright, could you please go in and buy me two emergency contraceptive pills?"

Her face was filled with sorrow, and I was filled with anger.

But I know that dealing with Wang Zhizhong in Guangzhou will not be easy.

After all, he's rich and a big boss, while I'm new here and only know three people well. How can I compete with him?

I went into the pharmacy and bought two emergency contraceptive pills, and then I bought her a bottle of water.

Zhao Lina took the two birth control pills in front of me, and her expression softened slightly afterward.

"Chen Dong, I didn't tell anyone about what happened last night, only you. I hope you won't laugh at me."

"Master, I am truly grateful that you trust me. Don't worry, even if I die, I will not tell anyone about this."

However, I will definitely do what I promised you. That old bastard owes you, and I must make him pay it back.

Back at Meiyuan Villa, Zhao Lina went to her dormitory, while I lay in my room, unable to sleep.

In this society with strict laws, I thought such bullying was just a legend, but I never imagined that it would exist in reality, right beside me.

I secretly thought to myself, if Wang Zhizhong were in front of me, I would definitely stab him in the back.

But reason tells me that doing so is illegal.

Just as I was lying there lost in thought, my phone chimed with a WeChat message from Tang Yanran.

"Hey sir, I went to your stall to look for you, but I couldn't find you. Where did you go?"

"Where else can we go? Let's go back to Plum Garden Villa."

"Oh dear, why are you just lying around at Meiyuan Villa when you come all the way to Guangzhou? Come out here, I'll pick you up in half an hour and take you out to play."

Thinking about Tang Yanran's tenderness last night, I really longed for it, but when I thought about Zhao Lina's sorrowful gaze, I lost all interest.

"Forget it, I don't want to go, I'm a little tired."

Tang Yanran quickly replied: "You little rascal, are you scared? It's okay, tonight I'll just take you on a night cruise on the Pearl River, I won't bully you anymore."

I feel conflicted.

Because of Zhao Lina's situation, I suddenly realized how weak I am, and even how helpless I feel in this city.

Being with Zhao Lina was depressing, while being with Tang Yanran was carefree.

I am not a saint, and I will not pretend.

In the end, I decided to go out with her. Maybe that way I wouldn't think about many things and wouldn't feel too sad.

"Okay, where are you? I'll take a taxi to find you."

"I'll send you an address, come find me, I'll be waiting for you."