Lin Yanyan shouted in shock, suddenly finding nowhere to hide. The man inside turned to look at her, then continued to unwrap the coffee bag, pouring the coffee into a cup, and said with a sneer, 'The dance is over, came to find something to eat?' Lin Yanyan hadn't reacted until Lu Xintou took the cup to the water dispenser to brew coffee, and only then did she close her mouth. Although the general manager's office was equipped with independent bathroom and bedroom facilities for the convenience of the general manager's rest, it seemed somewhat inappropriate for Lu Xintou to wander around the company in a bathrobe so openly. Even though there was no one in the company during off-hours, there were cameras in the corridors, and his behavior was a bit too unrestrained. Lin Yanyan was not only shocked by his appearance but also surprised that she had encountered Lu Xintou. She had been avoiding Lu Xintou for the past half month since IV came to the company, and usually, Lu Xintou was too busy to run into her. She didn't expect to meet him in such a narrow encounter today. Recalling the past grievances and the red wine he had spilled on her at the class reunion last month, she fully remembered his vengeful nature and had no desire to be alone with him. So she said, 'Sorry for the disturbance!' and then lowered her head to leave. But Lu Xintou suddenly stepped in front of her, blocking her way: 'What, after a few years, you've become more and more timid, completely lacking the temper of the spoiled and unyielding young lady you used to be?' Lin Yanyan glared at him. Lu Xintou said with a smile, 'I'm curious why you haven't left yet? Jinghui's employees have almost all left, and you've miraculously stayed behind. Have you really fallen to the point where you're willing to bow your head to the enemy just to survive?' 'Lu Xintou.'

Lin Yanyan curled her lips in a mocking smile, trying her best to remain calm as she said, 'Regardless of any past grievances between us, we are now in a partnership. You are my superior, and I am your subordinate. We should work together to create benefits for the company and achieve a win-win situation, rather than fighting and harming each other. What good does that do for either of us? As a businessman, you should be very clear about the pros and cons!'

'I believe that those who come to me for help have no right to talk to me about win-win situations and fairness. Employees with your qualifications, I could easily find a bunch of them just by reaching out in the talent market. In my IV company, we don't lack employees like you.'

Lin Yanyan sneered: 'Indeed, IV Group is very powerful, but unfortunately, IV Venture Capital has been casting a wide net this month to recruit so many positions, and no one has shown up. After all, IV Venture Capital is not the same as IV Group, President Lu!'

Lu Xintou pinched her chin and narrowed his eyes to size her up: 'Sharp-tongued and still putting on the face of a villainous woman. I will never forget the scene where you pushed Zishuo down the building, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. Her dance dreams shattered, crying all day long, while you are still alive and well, how despicable!'

Lin Yanyan forcefully pushed Lu Xintou's hand away. Lin Zishuo was not only the pain in Lu Xintou's heart but also a thorn in her own. Every time she thought about the thorn still in her heart, she became irritable and unable to control her emotions.

“Lu Xintou, if it weren't for the interference of that mistress and her daughter in my family, I wouldn't have fallen into such a state, and my mother wouldn't have committed suicide with resentment. You had no grudge against me originally, but because of what Lin Zi said...” Because Lin Zi said he hurt her terribly, knowing full well that she liked him, knowing that Lin Zi claimed to be the daughter of the mistress and had interfered in her family, he still told Lin Zi that he fell in love at first sight and even joined forces with the mistress and her daughter to deal with her. Because of this, Lu Xintou became her enemy, and she would never forget the harm he caused her, nor would she ever forgive him! Lu Xintou ignored her hateful gaze and continued to tease, “Because Lin Zi said, and then what? It made you disappointed in me, hate me, and you originally loved me, is that right?” Lin Yanyan's gaze sharpened. “Hehe, there's something I want to tell you. When you pushed Zi Mo off the building and I ignored you, how could you still have the face to come to my house begging to see me? It's truly seeking humiliation! I was clearly at home that day, but I just wouldn't let anyone open the door for you. I wanted to watch you standing in the rain at the gate, calling my name and crying. Only then would Zi Mo upstairs be happy to see it. Tell me, Lin Yanyan, why were you so foolish back then?” Suddenly, a fire of anger ignited in Lin Yanyan's eyes, and the seed of hatred in her heart sprouted and grew wildly, as if it would burst out of her body. Indeed, she was foolish back then; how could she have done something to please her enemy?

But Lu Xintou actually hurt her like this! She now only wants to take revenge on Lu Xintou, but unfortunately, this man is too powerful, and she currently does not have enough strength to deal with him, so she can only endure, endure again and again, but if there comes a day, she will definitely take her revenge on him fiercely! "Cry, I want to see you cry the most, so I can take pictures and show Zishuo, to see how the vicious sister has become like this, Cinderella will definitely be very happy! Everyone will love to see it!" Lu Xintou still maliciously provokes. Lin Zishuo is calling her Cinderella? What irony! In the end, Lin Yanyan suppressed all her hatred and tears, clenched her fists, steadied her trembling lips and teeth, and said through gritted teeth, "I don't want to bring personal grievances to work, and I also ask President Lu to respect me!" After saying that, she walked past him back to her own office. Lu Xintou shouted at her in the corridor with a sinister look, "As long as you are under me for one day, I will definitely make your life hell for one day, for Zishuo's sake, I will never let you go, I really want to see how much perseverance you have, and how many days you can stay in IV Venture Capital!" Lin Yanyan's steps paused slightly, but she didn't look back, instead, she resolutely returned to the office. She is a tough girl, she will not be knocked down by Lu Xintou, being knocked down by Lu Xintou means being knocked down by the mistress and her daughter, which she will not allow.

Lu Xintou wanted her to leave, but she refused to go. Even if she had to leave, she wanted to do so with grace and dignity, rather than being chased out in a pitiful and disheveled manner! Because of the conversation on Friday night, Lin Yanyan was in a bad mood all weekend. With nothing much to do on Sunday, she stayed at home sleeping. Early in the morning, before she was fully awake, she was awakened by the clanging noises from the living room. She ran out of her bedroom in slippers and saw Lin Weiwei, her younger brother, rummaging through the cabinets in the living room looking for something to eat. The refrigerator door was still open, letting out a hissing cold air that he couldn't be bothered to close.

Seeing Lin Yanyan come out, Lin Weiwei let out a call like a young master: 'Sis, why is there nothing to eat at home? I'm starving to death! Knowing that I only come back once a month, and especially on this day when I'm supposed to return, why didn't you prepare something to eat in advance?'

Lin Weiwei is currently a senior in Jingxing High School, a private institution that isn't very prestigious and charges expensive tuition fees. However, considering that Lin Weiwei had already changed schools five times in two years, Lin Yanyan was already very satisfied to have found a school willing to take him in. She prayed cautiously that Lin Weiwei could smoothly get through his senior year and get into a university, even if it was just a junior college.

Seeing Lin Weiwei, Lin Yanyan got angry: 'I give you living expenses every month, how can you still be hungry?'

'With the little living expenses you give me, I spent them all half a month ago, and for the latter half of the month, I relied on the help of friends...' Turning his face around, Lin Weiwei then said with a grin, 'So give me some money now, and I'll go out and buy something!'

Upon hearing this, Lin Yanyan immediately felt something was wrong and frowned as she stepped forward: 'Relying on friends for handouts? Are you with Shang Quan again? Didn't I tell you not to hang out with those rich young masters like Shang Quan? How did you promise me before, and why are you with them again? Those people are so bad, causing trouble and fighting at such a young age, almost to the point of committing murder and arson. Moreover, they have power and money, and if something happens, there are people to protect them. Can you compare yourself to them?'

'Sister, look what you're saying, I was a rich young master before too, even if our family isn't doing well now, our connections are still there...'

'Lin Weiwei, are you purely trying to infuriate me? Tell me why you still want to be with them?'

'Bickering is so annoying! Sister, if you could give me tens of thousands a month, I promise not to be with Shang Quan and the others. With your two thousand yuan, I can hardly spend half a month on food alone, let alone other living expenses. If I don't play with Shang Quan and the others, am I supposed to starve on the streets?'

Lin Yanyan pinched Lin Weiwei's ear and gritted her teeth: 'Go ask any high school student on the street, with the cost of living in City A, who can get by on two thousand a month? Ordinary high school students are fine with a thousand or so, and you're not satisfied with two thousand, still thinking you're a young master? Is our family's financial situation still the same as before?'

'Ow, ow, ow, it hurts, let go, let go!'

Lin Yanyan let go, and Lin Weiwei ran away, with Lin Yanyan shouting after him: 'Don't associate with Shang Quan, or no one will care if something happens to you!'

Lin Weiwei huffed at the door: 'Anyway, ever since mom passed away, you've been finding fault with me everywhere!'

"And hey, sister, if you keep being so fierce, you'll really never get married, hmph!" He said, striking with his words, and then he walked off arrogantly, leaving Lin Yanyan fuming with anger. They say adversity cultivates people, but why is Lin Weiwei completely useless?

Is it her fault and her mother's that they protected him too well back in the day? But back then, when the third party and her daughter appeared, and the fact that their father betrayed the family was exposed, Lin Weiwei was only 9 years old. She and her mother didn't want Lin Weiwei to get hurt, so they kept it a secret. By the time the family fell on hard times and Lin Weiwei grew up to understand things, he had never experienced that pain and simply couldn't appreciate their good intentions!

To let her mother rest in peace, Lin Yanyan endured Lin Weiwei's foolishness no matter what. She tried to think of Lin Weiwei's merits, remembering how adorable he was as a child, and although he wasn't very capable now, he was good-looking and had a sweet mouth, winning the favor of many people. Aunt Wang next door was particularly fond of him, which showed that the kid wasn't so despicable as to be universally loathed. Her mood settled a bit.

Lin Yanyan took the only vegetables and eggs from the refrigerator, planning to go to the kitchen to make breakfast, when the property management of the community suddenly came to the door. It turned out that Lin Weiwei had kicked a trash can downstairs, knocking it over, and was fined by the property management. He had no money, so he gave them her address to come find her.

Hearing this, Lin Yanyan cursed inwardly: Damn it, why can't he give anyone a break!

The little bit of good feeling she had just started to have for Lin Weiwei was once again completely extinguished. Lin Weiwei really was a disaster!