Chapter 839: Only You Can Help Me

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation  Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

After hearing Zhou Cui’an’s account, Murong Yumeng’s eyes betrayed a hint of disdain, yet her expression showed shock. “Junior Sister Zhou, I never expected you to stoop to such levels. How do I even begin to address this?”

Towards the end, she wore a disappointed look, as if deeply saddened by the matter. Simultaneously, she felt hurt by the betrayal of trust.

However, deep down, Murong Yumeng was filled with disdain upon learning about Zhou Cui’an’s kickbacks. Initially, she had only helped Zhou Cui’an in hopes of having someone monitor Ye Leng’an for her. Little did she know, Zhou Cui’an was of a smaller scale but quite audacious. Being just a temporary winter worker, daring to commit such acts.

Though everyone understood the intricacies of procurement, no one dared to take such risks on their first attempt. Any procurement officer, in their initial purchases, would be cautiously meticulous. Yet Zhou Cui’an displayed boldness and greed, barely grasping the ropes before diving in.

And all for a sum of over twenty thousand.

Had there been no mishaps, she might have kept silent. But now, for this paltry sum, she had stirred up trouble once more, showing her foolishness by bringing it to her attention again.

If it weren’t for this fool having some connection with Ye Leng’an, she would have left immediately.

Upon Murong Yumeng’s words, Zhou Cui’an felt overwhelming shame. Lowering her head, she kept apologizing, “Senior Sister Murong, I’m truly sorry. It wasn’t intentional. Initially, I hesitated, but the manager was overly persuasive, claiming everyone did it. My greed got the better of me, leading to this mistake.”

“Junior SisterZhou, I’m at a loss for words.” Murong Yumeng’s face conveyed sorrow. “Do you realize you’re committing a crime?”

Panic-stricken at the mention of a crime, Zhou Cui’an grabbed Murong Yumeng’s hand on the table, pleading desperately, “Senior Sister Murong, you’re my only hope now. I beg you, help me! I can’t afford to go to jail or tarnish my record. Please, I’m in dire straits.”

If she didn’t intervene, her future prospects would be uncertain. Even her educational pursuits might be jeopardized.

Murong Yumeng withdrew her hand, a hint of displeasure and repulsion flickering in her eyes. Resisting the urge to wipe her hand, she tapped Zhou Cui’an’s hand and said, “I understand, but have you considered the consequences?”

“Senior Sister Murong, I was momentarily misguided.” Zhou Cui’an pleaded anxiously. “No one else can help me now. Please, you have to help me!”

With no other solution in sight, and considering Murong Yumeng’s stature, her words could sway the company’s decision.

After hearing Zhou Cui’an’s request, Murong Yumeng frowned, unsure. “How can I assist you after what you’ve done?”

Zhou Cui’an clutched at a lifeline, saying, “Senior Sister Murong, you don’t need to do much. Just speak on my behalf to the company, asking them not to pursue this. I’ll forego the money.”

Now, that twenty thousand felt like a hot potato.

She had a promising future ahead and wasn’t willing to jeopardize it over such a meager sum.

“I see.” Murong Yumeng’s expression reflected difficulty. “Isn’t this inappropriate? I introduced you to the company before. Now, I’m defending you again. This…”

“Senior Sister Murong, please help me!” Zhou Cui’an grew more desperate, tears welling up. “If you won’t help me, my life is over.”

As she spoke, Zhou Cui’an had lost all semblance of composure. The madness and anxiety in her eyes seemed to engulf her. It was no exaggeration to say that if Murong Yumeng refused to help her today, Zhou Cui’an couldn’t even guarantee her own fate.

Observing Zhou Cui’an on the brink of despair, Murong Yumeng’s eyes turned cold, her face conflicted. “Junior Sister Zhou, I…”

“Senior Sister Murong, please.”

Zhou Cui’an stood and moved closer to Murong Yumeng, ready to kneel.

With her future at stake, dignity was a luxury Zhou Cui’an couldn’t afford. Her mind was solely focused on her future. Especially having witnessed the capital’s prosperity, she refused to return to her humble beginnings.

Seeing Zhou Cui’an about to kneel, Murong Yumeng promptly intervened, pulling her back. “Junior Sister Zhou, what are you doing? You’re putting me in a difficult position.”

“Senior Sister Murong, please.” Zhou Cui’an couldn’t hold back her tears. “If you help me this time, I’ll owe you a debt of gratitude. I’m left with no other choice.”

“Well…” Murong Yumeng sighed, finally relenting. “Fine. Given our shared school ties, I’ll assist you this once. After all, it impacts your future. We can’t let this mistake ruin it.”

With Murong Yumeng’s assurance, Zhou Cui’an breathed a sigh of relief, nearly collapsing. Were it not for Murong Yumeng’s support, she might have made a spectacle of herself.