Chapter 278: We'll Talk Tomorrow

Fu Zhuo gave Shen Shu a firm pat on the shoulder, as if to urge him to summon his courage.

"I understand, sir."

Shen Shu lowered his eyes, forcing himself to endure the disgust within.

In front of him, Fu Zhuo showed no concealment of his greed.

The laughable thing is that Fu Zhuo never considered his behavior shameful, and even felt smug in Shen Shu's presence.

Shen Shu didn't want to mingle with him, and as he was about to leave, he was called back.

"I recall your parents live in Linshi of Haicheng; it's been so long since your family has been apart, we should meet at least once, so I took the liberty of bringing them over."

He added at the end, "They may already have arrived at your home now."

He acted first and reported later, yet his face showed no hint of shame.

Shen Shu realized this was a veiled threat against him.

He couldn't match Fu Zhuo's capability, and now his family was clutched in their hands.

Even with immense power, Shen Shu could not pry open Fu Zhuo's palm.

Moreover, the only person who could help him now is Fu Sijue.

But after what he had done, he had no face left to ask Fu Sijue for assistance.

Shen Shu's hand was being squeezed with a crackling sound, and his gaze turned gloomily toward the self-assured Fu Zhuo.

"I can do anything for you, but you must not involve my family."

Shen Shu is capable of protecting himself, yet he lacks complete certainty that he can safeguard his family.

Moreover, the opponent is still Fu Zhuo, a person with absolutely no limits.

"How can you speak to me like that? I've helped you so much, and your family is grateful to me, Shen Shu; I'm helping you."

Fu Zhuo spoke with lofty righteousness, even a smile appeared on his face, yet Shen Shu only sensed a whiff of conspiracy.

Fu Zhuo has always been a person who puts profit above all, so how could he do anything that doesn't benefit him?

"Rest assured, even if your family comes to Haicheng, I guarantee Fu Sijue won't lay a hand on them; I've arranged numerous guards day and night near your home."

The threat in his words grew heavier, and Shen Shu's complexion darkened.

"Sir..."

Before he could speak, Fu Zhuo waved his hand.

"As long as you help me as you said, I can guarantee your family won't be threatened. Conversely, you understand."

Fu Zhuo never claims to be a gentleman, so he doesn't care at all how others perceive him.

As long as the ultimate goal is reached, any means are acceptable to him.

The veins on Shen Shu's hand bulged, but in the end he could only endure helplessly.

After returning home, he saw the three people who had been waiting at the door.

Tian Xihua, upon seeing him arrive, shouted with a beaming face, "I knew Xiao Shu was a clever child; look at the place you live now, how magnificent!"

She said that while patting Shen Jiang, and Shen Zeyu stood obediently behind them, not daring to glance at Shen Shu.

"If Xiao Shu is doing well, I can rest easy."

Tian Xihua's face was full of satisfaction; seeing Shen Shu silent for a while, she gave him another heavy pat.