Chapter 70: Preferential Treatment

Lu Xiwán understood, gave a light hum, "Looks like this isn't a small matter… remember to take care of yourself abroad."

The two chatted a while longer before hanging up, and Lu Xiwán changed into a set of pajamas and went out.

Fu Sijue's bedroom door was half‑closed, and Lu Xiwán could just hear the sounds inside.

"When you arrived, what you saw was that they had been taken out?" Fu Sijue asked, furrowing his brows.

The other side said something unknown, and his hand clenched into a fist, smashing it hard onto the table.

"I also had someone investigate; that person did it cleanly, leaving no trace at all."

Fu Sijue leaned wearily against the chair, his expression solemn as he spoke.

"Five years ago… Wanwan's last disappearance was at that place; if Heihu and his group were the killers back then, their deaths must be because they knew we were investigating."

Standing outside the door, Lu Xiwán's heart ached as if seized by an invisible giant hand.

"Those people were well prepared; don't chase Heihu for now, look for anyone else who might have known back then."

Lu Xiwán's legs felt as heavy as lead; she leaned against the wall and inched her way back with great effort.

Shen Shu was drawn into the murder case because he was investigating the events from five years ago!

This discovery left Lu Xiwán unable to accept it.

If they really had been looking for her all this time, why did they originally tolerate Gu Qingmeng's endless harassment of her?

For a moment, countless thoughts tangled messily in Lu Xiwán's mind.

She lay stiffly on the bed, gazing weakly at the ceiling.

Hearing all this late at night resulted in Lu Xiwán waking up the next morning with a pair of huge dark circles.

She felt completely drained, like a wilted flower in a pot.

"Mr. Fu said yesterday that letting me study at the Fu Family Academy still counts, right?"

Watching Fu Sijue come down, Lu Xiwán suddenly stared at him with bright, spirited eyes.

Fu Sijue felt a bit embarrassed under such blunt gaze, cleared his throat twice and lowered his head to eat.

"Of course it counts; just resign from the kindergarten and you can start working."

Lu Xiwán turned to Xi Xi and Yao Yao, "You two are already big kids; I trust Xi Xi—when I'm gone, you can also help brother Yao Yao solve problems."

Lu Xixi puffed her cheeks, looked up, and glared at Lu Xiwán, "Mommy, stop making excuses for yourself!"

Being so bluntly exposed, Lu Xiwán felt a bit embarrassed, let out a snort and touched her nose.

"Mommy can't stay at the kindergarten watching you forever; Xi Xi, be good, Mommy will buy you tasty treats later!"

Lu Xixi rolled her eyes, clearly not intending to believe it.

Yao Yao nodded vigorously, "Don't worry, Mom, I'll definitely take good care of little sister Xi Xi!"

Lu Xiwán smiled contentedly; seeing Yao Yao's great change gave her great satisfaction.

"You'll go with me to the company today; I'll have Xie Zian find a position for you over there."

Fu Sijue finished breakfast and elegantly wiped his hands.

Before leaving, Lu Xiwán pressed a kiss onto the two children's faces, "When Mom comes back tonight, I'll definitely bring you snacks!"

"Why did you suddenly agree?" Fu Sijue's voice was low, revealing no emotion.

Lu Xiwán froze for a moment, then quickly recovered, a smile blooming on her face.

"President Fu gave me an opportunity, so of course I have to seize it; I also want to try a new field."

Fu Sijue merely hummed and fell silent, and after arriving at the Fu Building Below, handed Lu Xiwán a card.

"Swipe this card to go straight to the top floor; contact me if you need anything."

He said this without averting his gaze, and Lu Xiwán immediately reached out to take it.

"Mr. Fu doesn't need to grant me such extensive privileges; an intern like me shouldn't just wander onto the top floor, right?"

Lu Xiwán was at a loss, bewildered by Fu Sijue's sudden preferential treatment.