Chapter 98

"Didn't you say everyone should go ahead? Why are you all waiting here?" Qin Yu passed by Mo Yongxing and directly came to the lounge area in the hall, asking the group.

Earlier, when the exchange meeting ended and everyone was dispersing, Ji Quan had informed him that President Lin wanted to see him and hoped he would go to the tea room. Since Qin Yu didn't know what Lin Qiusheng wanted or how long it would take, he simply told everyone to go ahead and not wait for him.

"It was Miss Mo's suggestion. She said since everyone was free anyway, we might as well wait for you here." Zhang Hua glanced at Mo Yongxin, who was sitting gracefully on the sofa, flipping through a magazine, and explained to his cousin.

Originally, everyone planned to go directly to the restaurant, but Mo Yongxin said Qin Yu didn't have a car, which would be inconvenient later. Since it was still early, they might as well wait here.

When Mo Yongxin spoke, Mo Yongxing naturally dared not object. Li Weijun, knowing Mo Yongxin's background, wouldn't say anything either. As for Liu Shuntian, who was seeking Qin Yu's help, he agreed as well. Zhang Hua and Tong Min had no objections either. So, they all waited for Qin Yu on the sofas in the hotel lobby.

"Sorry to keep you all waiting. I'll treat you all to dinner tonight." Qin Yu knew he had talked with the three people in the tea room for about an hour and apologized to everyone.

"No, Master Qin, I've already booked a restaurant. We can go there directly." Liu Shuntian hurriedly said, which made Mo Yongxing's previously excited expression wilt like a frost-bitten eggplant.

Mo Yongxing had been looking forward to treating Qin Yu for a long time but couldn't get the chance. Now that Qin Yu finally offered, someone else jumped in to treat them. Mo Yongxing didn't really care about the food; he just wanted Qin Yu to pay.

"Oh, right, Mr. Liu, why don't we go see your problem after dinner? If we can solve it tonight, that would be great." Qin Yu carefully examined Liu Shuntian's face and suddenly said.

"Tonight? My problem? Has Master Qin already figured it out?" Liu Shuntian looked surprised, full of doubt.

"I can tell from your face. I assume this matter has been troubling you. It's better to resolve it sooner."

"Alright, thank you, Master Qin. After dinner, I'll take you there." Hearing Qin Yu's words, Liu Shuntian's face showed excitement. This matter had kept him up at night, and he was eager to resolve it as soon as possible.

"What's the matter? Tell us about it." Mo Yongxing, hearing Qin Yu and Liu Shuntian's conversation, was curious.

Liu Shuntian knew Mo Yongxing had a high status and, since he was asking Qin Yu to help with the matter, it would eventually be known. So, he might as well tell them himself.

"Ah, it's my own fault."

Liu Shuntian sighed deeply, drawing everyone's attention, including Mo Yongxin, who put down her magazine and looked over.

"Fifteen years ago, during a charity donation, I sponsored a girl who had lost both her parents. I covered her tuition and living expenses. At the time, I just wanted to help this poor girl. I continued to send money to her account every year until she graduated, without any other contact. I can barely remember what she looks like now."

"Five years ago, at a company recruitment event, a girl applied for a secretary position. I saw her resume, noting that she had lost both her parents and graduated from a top university. She was very well-spoken, so I hired her."

When Liu Shuntian said this, Qin Yu and the others looked at him with strange expressions. It couldn't be that the girl who applied was the one he had sponsored.

Liu Shuntian saw their looks and smiled bitterly, continuing, "You're right. The girl was the one I sponsored fifteen years ago. She told me this later, and I was amazed that I didn't recognize her, even though she had been standing right next to me for years."

"Mr. Liu, didn't you think of it when you saw her personal information?" Qin Yu was puzzled. Forgetting her face was understandable, but he should remember the name of someone he had sponsored for ten years, especially with the information about her parents.

"Her name was changed. She used a different name, so I didn't make the connection."

"Since you didn't know, did the girl know that you were the one who had supported her for ten years?" Mo Yongxing asked.

"She knew. She had all the information about me. Her purpose in applying to my company was to get close to me and then marry me."

Liu Shuntian's words shocked everyone. Everyone, except Qin Yu, stared at him with wide eyes, finding it hard to believe. Qin Yu had already guessed some of it from Liu Shuntian's face.

"Why did the girl want to marry you? Even if you were her benefactor, she could repay you without breaking up your family," Mo Yongxin asked, her lips slightly parted and her eyebrows furrowed.

"My wife died in a car accident seven years ago, leaving behind a two-year-old daughter. After my wife's death, I didn't plan to remarry." Liu Shuntian glanced at Mo Yongxin as he answered.

"I'm sorry." Mo Yongxin apologized upon hearing Liu Shuntian's words.

"After she learned about my wife's death, she had the idea of marrying me. For the first three years, she pretended not to know me, working diligently and handling her job very well. She was smart, and I even considered grooming her to be the company's vice president."

Liu Shuntian smiled bitterly, adding, "But her goal wasn't to be the vice president; it was to marry me. Finally, at a client dinner, I drank too much, and she..."

Liu Shuntian didn't continue, but everyone understood what he meant. A drunk man and a woman who wanted to marry him—it was easy to guess what happened.

"After that, she told me everything. I was very angry and shocked. The next day, I arranged for her to be transferred to the Beijing branch because I felt that what happened was like a crime, and my ten years of support seemed impure."

Saying this, Liu Shuntian's face showed a complex expression, with regret and confusion. After a long pause, he continued:

"Three months later, she told me she was pregnant. This news completely stunned me. I found her and talked to her for a whole day, but she was determined to marry me."

"Considering she was pregnant and I was single, and my daughter needed someone to take care of her, I finally agreed."

"Mr. Liu, is everything you said true? No hiding anything?" Qin Yu suddenly interrupted Liu Shuntian.

"It's all true, not a single lie. Master Qin, I can swear on my reputation, Liu Shuntian." Liu Shuntian, hearing Qin Yu's question, quickly assured him.

"If that's the case, why did the girl have two miscarriages in a row?" Qin Yu frowned, saying something that made Liu Shuntian feel like he had been struck by lightning. He stared at Qin Yu, his face full of pain.

PS: Today's recommendations are really poor, not even half of yesterday's. I know everyone is busy, but could you please take a moment to support? By the way, Ji Deng is also working.