novelraw Chapter 0146 No Worries
Chapter 0146 No Worries
In the depths of winter, a heavy snow fell in City A.
The entire city was covered in a blanket of white snow, and the once bustling CBD seemed to have become quieter.
In front of the Zhou Group headquarters building.
The anticipated chaos of creditors besieging the city and bankruptcy liquidation did not occur.
On the contrary, the asset restructuring is proceeding in an orderly manner.
Limitless's legal department withdrew the indictment.
The bank's loan collection calls have stopped.
The large hand that had once gripped the Zhou family's throat tightly suddenly released its grip at the last moment before it was about to crush them.
……
In Wen Ning's small art studio.
The heating is a little stronger now.
"Knock knock".
There was a knock on the door.
Wen Ning put down her paintbrush and went to open the door.
Zhou Xu was standing outside the door.
He was wearing a dark cashmere coat and carrying a file folder.
Compared to his dejected and anxious state when we last met, he seemed much calmer today.
The arrogance of a rich young master has been worn away, leaving behind a kind of maturity that comes with experience.
"Big brother?"
Wen Ning was somewhat surprised, "What brings you here?"
"I came to see you."
Zhou Xu walked into the studio without showing any disdain for its simplicity.
He placed the file folder on the table.
"I'm leaving."
He spoke, his voice very soft.
"I'm going to Europe. The branch office there still has some foundation, and I plan to start over there."
Wen Ning was taken aback.
"What about business in China..."
"I stayed."
Zhou Xu gave a bitter smile.
"Although we've lost control, at least... the Zhou family still exists."
"No bankruptcy, no jail time, and even managed to retain some core assets."
He looked at Wen Ning with a complicated expression.
"Ningning."
Do you know why?
Wen Ning pursed her lips.
Of course she knew.
In this city of A, there is someone who can drive the Zhou family to the brink of despair, and then spare their lives overnight.
only one.
"It's him."
Zhou Xu sighed.
"The day before yesterday, Vice President Zhang from Limitless came to see me."
He said, "President Jiang has spoken."
"Leave room for maneuver in everything."
"He didn't want anyone to have to worry about his 'mother's family' in the future, nor did he want anyone to bear the psychological burden of 'causing his stepbrother to go to jail'."
Zhou Xu looked at Wen Ning with a hint of relief and a touch of envy in his eyes.
"Before, I thought he was too young and too arrogant to protect you."
"I also feel that only the Zhou family can be your support."
"Now it seems I was wrong."
Zhou Xu shook his head self-deprecatingly.
"He's ruthless than me."
"But he's absolutely amazing when it comes to you."
"Even when he hated you the most, he didn't wipe out the Zhou family; he just wanted to force you to show yourself."
"Now he has won, but for your sake, he has given up the huge profits from annexing the Zhou family."
This is a great gift.
It is also a silent act of thoughtfulness.
He was telling her: I've paid off your debts; I've resolved your worries.
From now on, you no longer need to feel indebted to the Zhou family, nor do you need to compromise yourself to repay their kindness.
You can be yourself, clean and pure.
"Take it."
Zhou Xu pointed to the file folder.
"This is a small share of dividends from the Zhou family that they gave you. It's not much, but it's enough for you to live on."
"besides……"
He stretched out his hand.
I wanted to pat her head like I used to, but I stopped halfway through reaching out.
In the end, he just patted her on the shoulder.
"From now on, live a good life."
"If he bullies you... never mind."
Zhou Xu smiled.
"He probably wouldn't want to bully you anymore."
"Brother, take care."
Wen Ning looked at him, her eyes slightly red.
"Bon Voyage."
Zhou Xu is gone.
With Zhou Xu's departure, the invisible rope binding her was completely severed.
Wen Ning stood by the window.
Watching Zhou Xu's car disappear into the snow.
She took out her phone.
Click on the black profile picture.
No message was sent.
Just looking at that name warmed my heart.
"Thanks."
She thought to herself.
Thank you for letting the Zhou family go.
Thank you... for giving me my freedom again.
……
in the afternoon.
A call from an unknown number came into Wen Ning's cell phone.
"Hello, are you Ms. Wen Ning?"
The other person's voice was polite, exuding an elegance unique to the art world.
"I am the curator of the Vision Art Center. I have seen your paintings from your time in Paris, and they are very inspired."
Wen Ning was somewhat surprised.
"Vision" is one of the top art institutions in China, with extremely high entry requirements.
That's right.
The curator continued.
"We have an art exhibition next month with the theme 'Symbiosis of Technology and Art'."
"Limitless Group is our exclusive sponsor."
"They specifically recommended you, hoping you could participate in this exhibition as a specially invited young painter."
Wen Ning's heart skipped a beat.
Limitless.
Jiang Ci.
"Miss Wen?"
Seeing that she didn't speak, the other person assumed she was hesitating.
"Rest assured, we let our work speak for itself. Although it was recommended by a sponsor, your painting has also undergone expert review and is absolutely qualified."
"Moreover, the theme of this exhibition requires in-depth collaboration between the painter and the technology company to create a series of conceptual works."
"If you'd like, you can come to the Limitless Building next Monday to sign the contract."
Wen Ning held her phone.
My palms were a little sweaty.
This is an opportunity.
It was the career opportunity she had always dreamed of.
Too……
He paved the way for her.
He didn't give her money directly, nor did he take her in as a dependent.
Instead, it gave her a stage.
A stage where she can shine with her talent and stand under the spotlight.
He was showing her through his actions:
You don't have to depend on anyone.
You could be the painter Wen Ning.
"it is good."
Wen Ning took a deep breath.
A confident smile appeared on his lips.
"I'll participate."
"I'll be there on time next Monday."
hang up the phone.
Wen Ning looked at the sunlight outside the window.
The sky after the snow was as blue as a crystal.
There is no debt.
Without the pressure from family.
There is no longer a systemic threat.
This is her now.
Finally, I can travel light.
Go and pursue her dreams.
I'll go too...
To get to know the man again, the one she's waiting to catch up with.