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Chapter 390 Mother-in-law's Difficulties (1)

“I’m planning to set up a charity foundation in China recently, but I’m lacking someone I can trust. So I asked Fisher to second you over to help me with some things, and also to design some clothes for these children and help your company gain some recognition,” Chi Xuecan said after thinking for a moment.

Yan Zuozuo was stunned: "How can that be? Our company does not allow designers to take on private jobs."

"Who told you this was a side job? This is a collaboration between Fan Hua Design and our charity. It can help you build a good corporate image, and it is also very beneficial to our charity."

Yan Zuozuo blinked. What she said was true, but shouldn't the two companies write a proposal or something before they sit down and talk? How did it get settled so easily?

"Zuo Zuo, there's actually a secret mission involved in our collaboration, which we can't reveal for now. Promise me, you can't tell Xiao Qingzi either."

Yan Zuozuo was even more confused: "Cancan, I can't guarantee that. If my husband doesn't agree to me doing it, I definitely won't agree."

"Wow, wow, wow, my dear little Zuo Zuo, you actually think of me as a bad guy. Okay, okay, let me put it this way, Fisher needed my help, and I couldn't just help him for nothing, so I borrowed you from him."

Yan Zuozuo blinked. "Really?"

However, she still had some doubts. "I'm just a designer who can't really stand on ceremony. I'm okay at designing clothes, but when it comes to charity foundations, I'm afraid I really can't do it."

"Hey, don't be so modest. Our Zuo Zuo is very capable." Chi Xuecan's eyes widened. "Let me tell you, even though we're a charity, we're not without our share of rats. So Zuo Zuo, I have to apologize to you first."

Yan Zuozuo felt that she didn't have enough brain cells today. Why could Can Can always not follow her train of thought when she talked to her?

Chi Xuecan found her adorable dazed expression incredibly cute. However, since she had asked Fisher for Yan Zuozuo, she needed to clarify some things. "Zuozuo, as you know, our charity's headquarters are in Germany, with branches in China. But in the past two years, I've discovered that a lot of charitable funds have gone missing, and there are significant loopholes. During my secret investigation upon returning this time, I uncovered numerous problems: falsified accounts, embezzlement, and illegal misappropriation are very serious issues."

She paused, then looked at Yan Zuozuo seriously. "I'm not comfortable letting these people work for me. So I can only turn to you. I trust you won't betray me."

Yan Zuozuo shook her head: "I would not do such a thing. Besides, these are all donations, the love from all sectors of society. No matter what, I would never even consider it. That would be a sin against heaven."

"I knew I could trust you," Chi Xuecan said cheerfully, taking out a contract. "Here, sign this contract, and you'll be my personal assistant from now on."

Looking at the pre-prepared contract, Yan Zuozuo had a strange feeling that she had fallen into a trap. So, it seemed that Can Can had planned this all along, and that Fisher had sold her out in no time?

“Can Can, it’s not that I’m making excuses, but your charity is so big and influential, but I don’t know anything about it. I don’t think I can help you at all,” she said with difficulty.

"Don't worry, I'll tell you what to do and what to do." Just having you by my side is the biggest help you can give me. With that, Chi Xuecan pushed the contract in front of her. "Don't worry, Fisher has already agreed that no one else will know about this except the three of us. While you're with me, keep an eye out for any ill-intentioned people around us. I need time to investigate and gather evidence."

Yan Zuozuo seemed to understand, but not quite. She was by Chi Xuecan's side, probably helping her keep an eye on things and buying her time to investigate, gather evidence, and deal with the bad apples. Come to think of it, Xuecan's situation wasn't exactly easy either.

"However, Zuo Zuo, there's something I must remind you. If you stay by my side, you might become a thorn in their side. They might even try to harm you for their own selfish reasons, which would put you in danger." Chi Xuecan looked at her seriously. "What I'm doing is actually quite selfish. Of course, if you want to refuse, I certainly won't force you. But if you agree, I will arrange for people to protect you. Do you want to think about it again?"

Yan Zuozuo looked at the contract in front of her, recalling what Chi's mother had said before. If she really signed this contract with Cancan, they would truly be working together. However, Cancan was Chi Moqing's favorite family member and their benefactor. Now that she was in trouble, there was no reason for her not to help.

However, Yan Zuozuo seems to have overlooked one issue: why doesn't Cancan go to her all-powerful husband Huo Heng?

She pursed her lips and said, "Can Can, my mother-in-law has a problem with you. She even called me before saying that I should team up with you to deal with her and break up the Chi family. If I sign the contract now, then we really will be teaming up."

puff!

Chi Xuecan suddenly chuckled, "She's right. We should unite to deal with her. But not to break up the Chi family, but to make the Chi family better off."

Yan Zuozuo blinked in confusion, then heard Chi Xuecan continue, "Then let me ask you, does your mother-in-law want you to cut off all contact with me? Will you really cut off all contact with me?"

Yan Zuozuo, of course, shook her head firmly.

"That's right. As long as you don't cut off contact with me, in your mother-in-law's eyes you're on my side, and it has nothing to do with whether or not you sign this contract. Zuo Zuo, you know about the grudges between me and your mother-in-law back then. She's always been afraid of me, thinking I'd be the biggest threat to her marriage. But do you really think Xiao Qingzi's father doesn't know anything about my absence all these years?"

Yan Zuozuo stared wide-eyed in astonishment: "So Dad knew? Then why..."

“Xiaoqingzi’s father dotes on me, and in many ways, he is biased towards me compared to your mother-in-law. But if he really didn’t love your mother-in-law, he wouldn’t have stayed with her because of me. He is such an amazing person. He has been my idol since I was a child. I haven’t come back for twenty years, but he didn’t force me. I think he understands everything.”

But Yan Zuozuo didn't understand. She looked at Chi Xuecan with a puzzled expression.

Chi Xuecan smiled and said, "Firstly, I am very happy, and Huo Heng treats me very well. Secondly, putting aside your mother-in-law's bias towards her own sister, she is actually a good woman and a virtuous wife and mother. That's why Xiaoqingzi's father has never mentioned this matter. However, Xiaoqingzi's father is very dissatisfied with your mother-in-law's recent behavior, which is why he contacted me when I came back."

Yan Zuozuo was shocked and could hardly believe that what Chi Xuecan said was true. So, Chi Xuecan's arrogance in front of her mother-in-law and her alliance with her were actually all her father-in-law's idea.

“If it weren’t for what happened with your mother-in-law’s sister, I believe your mother-in-law would be a good woman. But the strange thing is that after that incident, it’s as if you killed her most important family member. Even if she doesn’t say it, she’s already harbored resentment towards you. No matter what you do, she can’t stand it and can always find fault with you.”

Yan Zuozuo nodded; it seemed that this was indeed the case.

"Zuo Zuo, aside from the fact that you're Xiao Qingzi's wife, I really like you as a person, and your personality. You're positive, optimistic, ambitious, and have your own opinions. You won't change your principles or lose yourself for anything. If I were a man, I would be attracted to someone like you," Chi Xuecan said with a smile. "So we're a perfect match. I'll help you take down your mother-in-law, and you'll help me catch the mouse. With our two super-high IQs, are we afraid we can't outsmart our enemy?"

"No one is more cunning than the enemy?" Yan Zuozuo's lips twitched. Why did that sound so strange?

"Zuo Zuo, listen to me. Even if she is Xiao Qingzi's mother, you can't always give in to her. She's unreasonable, and being tolerant and forgiving towards her is completely useless; it will only make Xiao Qingzi worry about you."

Does Chi Moqing worry about her?

Yan Zuozuo's heart tightened. She remembered that ever since Meng Xinyu and her daughter had their accident, no matter what she did, Chi's mother always disliked her. No matter how hard she tried to please her, she was never satisfied with her and even deliberately used Tong Shili to provoke her.

Did this act of self-sacrifice really worry Chi Moqing? Even though that person was his mother…

She took a deep breath and lowered her eyes, thinking for a long time. Yes, she couldn't go on like this anymore. She couldn't keep making Chi Moqing worry about her, becoming a burden to him. She had to learn to protect herself and fight to the end. She was going to spend her life with Chi Moqing; she absolutely couldn't let anyone ruin their marriage, absolutely not!

Yan Zuozuo clenched her fist, and when she looked up again, her eyes were clear and bright. "Cancan, I promise you!"

She took the document and signed it quickly.

Chi Xuecan's eyes crinkled into crescent moons as she looked at the contract. After putting it away, she asked, "Are you hungry? Want something to eat?"

"No, I have to get back to see my mother-in-law before midnight, so I have to go now," she said with a hint of helplessness.

Chi Xuecan raised an eyebrow: "Perfect timing, I'm going there too, why don't we go together?"

Go back together? Yan Zuozuo could practically imagine how angry Chi's mother would be. In order not to leave a reputation for being so rebellious, she thought it best not to go back together.

She opened her mouth, just about to speak, when Chi Xuecan winked at her mischievously, "When it's time to resist, you must resist. Let me tell you a secret, before Xiao Qingzi went to Germany, she told me to protect you well."

Yan Zuozuo's eyes widened; Chi Moqing hadn't told her anything.

"So, with me as your backer, you can boldly stand up to your mother-in-law. I have your father-in-law as my support. Okay, let's go."

The two were almost at the military compound when Chi Xuecan's phone rang. Not knowing what had happened, she turned around, frowned, and said, "Zuo Zuo, I'm afraid you'll have to go ahead by yourself. I have something to take care of."

"Do you want me to come with you?" Yan Zuozuo couldn't help but ask, as if the matter was urgent.

"I can handle it." Chi Xuecan had the driver drop Yan Zuozuo off at the gate of the compound and then left. Yan Zuozuo walked alone towards the house, feeling uneasy.