in2ebook Chapter 264 Older Sister
Chapter 264 Older Sister
The Luo family case is like a key that unlocked Pandora's box of collusion among the powerful elites of Shanghai.
When the first "cockroach" is discovered, it means that the rotten nest has long been deeply rooted.
One strike is merely scratching the surface; we must tear through the layers of disguise, strike straight at the heart of evil, and wipe them out in one fell swoop. Otherwise, a new nest will spring up again after a while.
But how easy is that?
Those shady dealings are like malignant tumors parasitizing the fabric of the city; without swift and decisive action, they cannot be eradicated completely.
What's even more frightening is that simply "killing insects" is merely a stopgap measure, still only treating the symptoms and not the root cause.
In rotten soil, new pests will always spring up like mushrooms after rain.
Only by thoroughly cleaning up the source of pollution and reshaping the ecological environment can we truly eradicate the problem at its root.
People who can do this and are willing to do it are extremely rare.
The reason is simply that it is extremely difficult to clean.
Cockroaches often breed in dark places, and you can only find them by carefully investigating and peeling back the layers.
Moreover, cockroaches are a species with extremely strong vitality, making them very difficult to kill completely in one go.
If you're not careful, you'll fall into a quagmire and become covered in stench.
Zhou Chengjing is an anomaly in the power arena.
He has a powerful network of influence, and often can stir up trouble without having to lift a finger.
Although Zhou Chengjing's original intention was not to clean up the environment, these were just ways for him to pave his own way for advancement by eliminating dissidents.
But his actions truly tore through the darkness, and there's no doubt about it.
After spending time together, Bai Li felt that Zhou Chengjing had a contradictory quality, being both righteous and wicked.
Sometimes he acts eccentrically and ruthlessly, breaking worldly rules at every turn, but at other times, he unexpectedly follows the rules.
Just as Bai Li gradually gets used to his gentle and law-abiding side, he will use almost insane methods to tear off the mask of hypocrisy, sending chills down people's spines.
This contradictory feeling made Bai Li wary of him, yet she couldn't help but be attracted by the mysterious power emanating from him.
Perhaps only someone like this is qualified to dance on the edge of a knife.
As if born to be in a battlefield on the edge of a knife, placing oneself under the spotlight to be scrutinized by millions of eyes, every step taken is as if walking on thin ice.
Blood and glory intertwined to form the rope that allowed him to climb upwards, each knot a product of an ambitious man's schemes.
Looking at Zhou Chengjing's radiant appearance on the big screen, Bai Li felt no envy whatsoever.
She'd had enough of these past two weeks of harrowing experiences.
While remaining wary of Zhou Chengjing's subtle probing, she also had to prevent herself from falling into a deeper vortex of power.
After half a month, Bai Li felt that she deserved some compensation for her emotional distress. The more she thought about it, the more she felt she had been cheated. She should have asked Zhou Chengjing for more compensation back then.
However, Bai Li quickly let it go.
Zhou Chengjing's promotion means that his influence in the power center is growing day by day, and the third undetermined condition he holds in his hands is becoming more valuable.
It may play a crucial role in the future.
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"Miss, we've arrived."
Ah Hu's voice pulled Bai Li back to reality.
She instinctively looked out the car window.
Outside the car window was a low hill, lush and green in the distance, with various flowers in the distance. They must have been carefully tended by someone regularly, blooming in full glory and in an orderly fashion. Golden fences were interspersed among them, making the whole place look very impressive.
If it weren't for the faint scent of sandalwood floating in the air, who would have thought that this beautiful place was actually a cemetery?
After getting off the bus, there is a smooth white marble staircase.
A tall, straight figure waited at the foot of the steps.
It was Luo Nan, who looked like he had been waiting for a long time.
The boy was wearing a well-tailored black suit, and his hair was styled formally back.
Dressed in adult clothes and made to look mature, it's as if they've matured overnight.
Seeing Bai Li approaching, Luo Nan immediately rushed over, his leather shoes clicking crisply on the stone steps: "President Bai, you've arrived. I'll take you there."
This title...
That's what it was called back in the land of jade.
Luo Nan is no longer there, the case has long been closed, and the bad guys who framed them are already in jail. It feels strange to still call them that.
As Bai Li followed Luo Nan up the stone steps, she couldn't help but say, "Why don't you stop calling me President Bai from now on?"
Luo Nan turned to look at Bai Li, his obsidian-like pupils reflecting her image. After a moment of surprise, he nodded in agreement: "It does sound a bit unfamiliar."
But he couldn't think of any other way to address her, so he could only ask Bai Li for advice: "Then what would be a better way to address her?"
A morning breeze carries the fragrance of distant pines and cypresses.
Bai Li paused for a moment.
Although Luo Nan doesn't look like a young kid who has just come of age, his upbringing and the major changes he has experienced in his life have made him appear much more mature and resilient than his peers.
But age is something that cannot be denied; Luo Nan is a younger brother who is half a cycle younger than him and has just come of age.
She hesitated for a moment before saying, "If you don't mind, just call me sister."
Before he finished speaking, a light suddenly shone in the boy's eyes.
Luo Nan nodded without any hesitation, accepting the suggestion readily, and immediately changed his address to "Sister Bai".
The boy's voice was clear and bright, like a spring.
After calling out, Luo Nan grinned heartily, revealing his teeth.
This address seemed to unlock some hidden bond, instantly relaxing his tense shoulders and revealing a long-lost youthful spirit.
He really liked this more formal way of addressing him.
Given Bai Li's kindness to him and his family, Luo Nan felt that he could accept her as his god-sister right now.
In short, he will spend his whole life repaying Bai Li.
Bai Li stared blankly at the vibrant face before her.
It seemed to be the first time she had ever seen Luo Nan's genuine and unreserved smile in real life.
Previously, I had only seen it in Luo Nan's memories.
For a moment, Bai Li was in a daze, as if the sunny boy in her memory overlapped with Luo Nan at this moment.
When the truth dispelled the gloom, the pride and brilliance that had been crushed by fate finally returned to the boy's eyes.
"That's wonderful," Bai Li thought to herself.
Whether it was a system task or a power struggle, at the very least, she truly changed a person's destiny.
Realizing this, Bai Li smiled slightly from the bottom of her heart.