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IJCFIARFS Chapter 53

Dog bites dog, dog licks dog

Relating to the joint attack between the Marceau Group and the Wright Group, Hortez immediately deduced that Wright and Marceau must have enlisted top hackers behind the scenes to take him down!

Hortez ground his teeth in rage. When he regained his power, he would break every bone in Marceau and Wright’s bodies and feed them to the dogs.

As for the hacker, they wouldn’t meet a good end either!

For now, though, Hortez had no choice but to endure. All of his accounts were frozen, but the assets he had purchased overseas were still intact. Though some of these assets had been flagged for various issues and were subsequently blocked, they still allowed him some access. Taking advantage of this, he sold everything he could.

After gathering a sum of money, Hoggs fled to a country notorious for its rampant drug trade, starting afresh with a large stash of drugs in his possession.

More and more people became addicted to the drugs, either willingly or by force.

But Hortez didn’t feel any guilt about it.

In his eyes, those lives weren’t worth as much as a single strand of Ruan Jiaojiao’s hair.

He had only one goal in mind— to return to Country M as soon as possible, reclaim his former glory, and then chop up anyone who dared covet his beauty and feed them to the dogs!

However, Wright and Marceau had already anticipated Hortez’s intentions.

The two acted with silent coordination. Marceau took charge of contacting hackers to track Hortez, while Wright arranged mercenary assassins, vowing to eliminate the threat once and for all!

If they didn’t, they knew they might be the ones eliminated.

Both were well aware of Hortez’s cruelty. As long as he was alive, he was a ticking time bomb.

So, shortly after Hortez made a name for himself in the drug trade, he was forced back into hiding. Day by day, his gaze grew more sinister, his mind edging closer to madness.

Meanwhile, the Wright and Marceau Groups continued to grow stronger.

Ruan Jiaojiao gradually began to enjoy her newfound fame and adoration, and thoughts of Hortez became increasingly rare.

One can’t help but want to “clap their hands and cheer”!

Who doesn’t know that evil begets evil?

But Hortez, as he moved from place to place, likely had no idea that the woman who had captured his heart had long since forgotten him.

In the blink of an eye, the year was drawing to a close.

Professors Lin Zhiyu and Bai Chunling’s new drug treatment officially entered clinical trials.

The test subjects were selected from several drug rehabilitation centers in Beijing—drug addicts who had voluntarily applied to participate in the experimental treatment.

Lin Zhiyu became busier by the day. Not only did he still have to teach classes, but he also spent all his free time with the volunteer addicts, observing the effects of their withdrawal and documenting his findings.

His schedule was so packed that he barely had time to eat, and his sleeping hours were reduced again and again. Dark circles became visible under his eyes, and his face grew thinner.

Xie Youzhou was heartbroken.

He immediately rearranged his daily routine, waking up at five every morning to bring breakfast to Lin Zhiyu’s apartment, and waiting downstairs so Lin Zhiyu could eat in the car while Xie drove him to work.

This way, his gege could get a bit more sleep.

Sometimes, Lin Zhiyu brought breakfast prepared by his father, and they ate together in the car.

At lunchtime, Xie Youzhou personally delivered food to Lin Zhiyu and stayed until he finished, unwilling to leave until he was sure his brother had eaten.

After all, Xie Youzhou knew Lin Zhiyu had a history of skipping meals when he got too busy!

Xie Youzhou would bring dinner in the same way and stay at work in his car until eleven at night, waiting to take Lin Zhiyu home after his shift.

But after a few days of this, Lin Zhiyu couldn’t take it anymore.

Seeing how much Xie Youzhou was doing every day made Lin’s heart ache.

He had a serious talk with Xie Youzhou in the car.

In the end, thanks to Lin Zhiyu’s insistence, Xie Youzhou had no choice but to agree to stop delivering meals. To reassure him, Lin Zhiyu promised to video chat with Xie Youzhou during lunch and dinner every day, so Xie could watch him eat.

As for the morning and evening pick-ups, they stayed the same.

Otherwise, Xie Youzhou would stare at Lin Zhiyu with a pitiful, aggrieved look, unwilling to compromise.

This arrangement, far from causing any tension between them, actually brought them closer, making their bond even sweeter and stronger.

They knew in their hearts just how much they meant to each other.

Xie Youzhou also developed the amusing habit of “transforming into a goofy, lovesick puppy” during their lunch and dinner video calls.

This behavior, once accidentally witnessed by Xie’s employees, left them shocked, and the gossip spread through the company in no time.

Despite working under him for nearly half a year, the staff knew well that their boss—though young and seemingly inexperienced—was terrifyingly cunning and astute.

There were moments when the boss’s aura was so intense that employees felt an overwhelming urge to kneel. The fact that someone so powerful could appear so foolish was almost terrifying.

It was unbelievable—completely unbelievable!

In no time, the entire company knew their boss might be in love.

Everyone was dying to know: who was this mystery woman?

The gossip chat within the company was buzzing, everyone except Xie Youzhou was in on it.

“Big news! Huge news! I can confirm what Wang Chenhao said—it’s true! I just saw the boss laughing on a video call! And he smiled so adorably and youthful—sweet enough to give me a toothache!”

“OMG, I want to see it too, but I’m scared…”

“Ahhhhhh! Who’s on the other side of that screen? What kind of beauty is it, to be worthy of our boss? He’s so young, successful, and handsome—there aren’t many people in China like him. I’m dying to know!”

“Seriously, among the younger generation in China, I can’t think of anyone more perfect than the boss. He’s only nineteen! Thinking about it makes me feel unworthy. At nineteen, this genius is miles ahead of where I was.”

“I thought of someone who might be on the same level—Lin Zhiyu, Xia’s youngest professor, just as amazing as our boss! He’s tall, smart, and good-looking too!”

“OMG, Lin Zhiyu is my idol! So talented, so great!”

“It’s true—great minds think alike. Did you know that our boss and Lin Zhiyu are close?”

“What the heck!!!”

“Shut up, no way—that can’t be real!”

“It’s real, alright. You must be new here. This isn’t a secret in the company. Our boss even brought Lin Zhiyu to visit the office once. And I swear Lin Zhiyu is so handsome and gentle that if I wasn’t straight, I’d have turned by now.”

“Oh, Li Qiang, I think you’re not as straight as you claim!”

During lunch break, everyone was deep into the conversation.

A few girls, giggling mischievously, formed a little group, whispering among themselves.

“Why do I feel like the boss and my favorite, Lin Zhiyu, might be a couple?”

“Hey, true or not, I’m obsessed with this pairing!”

“Hehe, I think it’s very possible—they’re a perfect match!”

Although the employees were whispering and gossiping, Xie Youzhou remained blissfully unaware of the rumors circulating in his own company.

He had more pressing matters on his mind—his focus was split between his brother and cleaning up the mess in Country M. Company development was just something he handled on the side.

Now that the Hortez Group had been destroyed, and the Wright and Marceau Groups were thriving, Xie Youzhou reminded his brother to stay hydrated after meals while tirelessly coding and working behind the scenes. The remaining pieces were falling into place.

Anyone who could help Ruan Jiaojiao in the future was automatically an enemy to both Xie Youzhou and his brother.

Though he might cooperate with them for a short while, it would only be temporary.

Meanwhile, the Ruan family, pleased with the benefits brought by Ruan Jiaojiao, were smiling more than ever.

Mr. Ruan himself had stepped in to teach Ruan Jiaojiao how to navigate relationships with Marceau, Wright, and others.

The noble Ruan family, who once looked down upon the world, were now like the dogs that they once despised and looked down upon, crawling at the feet of other giants, begging for a bite to eat.

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