You Were Made to Be Cannon Fodder, but Ended Up a Winner in Life?

Chapter 6: Humble Love 6:

“I remember, all the transactions are recorded on WeChat, and there are bank transfer records as well.”

Chen Nuo nodded.

“Perfect!!”

Chen’s mother’s face brightened with determination, then she added, “Save all those records. I’ll find a lawyer friend in the coming days. I’m going to make sure that woman pays back every cent, with interest!”

“If she refuses to repay, even better. There’s more than enough to send her to prison!”

By the end of her words, Chen’s mother was gritting her teeth in anger.

Chen Nuo had always been a sensible child who rarely spent money.

But since he got involved with Zhang Ya, he had taken nearly a million yuan from their family over the years.

It was obvious where all the money had gone.

In truth, Chen’s mother preferred that Zhang Ya didn’t pay it back so she could have her imprisoned.

With such a large sum, the minimum sentence would be 10 years.

She didn’t need the money; she just wanted justice for her son.

Her precious child, raised with utmost care, had been treated like a servant by that woman.

“I understand, Mom.”

Chen Nuo nodded, as this was his plan too.

He was determined to get back every cent Zhang Ya had taken, with interest.

“I’ll make a call to my friend.”

Chen Zhongguo stood up with his phone in hand.

He didn’t want to make the call in front of his son, as his friend would surely ask for details. To ensure Zhang Ya was thoroughly dealt with, he’d have to reveal some unpleasant truths.

He didn’t want to reopen his son’s wounds, even if his son seemed resolute now.

“Go ahead.”

Chen’s mother understood her husband’s intentions and waved him on.

10 minutes later, after making the call, Chen Zhongguo returned to his seat just as the food was being served.

“Let’s eat. It’s all in the past now.”

He nodded to his wife.

“Yes, let’s eat. Son, have more meat—you’ve gotten so thin.”

Chen’s mother picked up her chopsticks and started putting meat into Chen Nuo’s bowl.

Her eyes were filled with concern as she spoke.

She had previously thought his thin frame and pale complexion were due to poor eating habits.

Now she realized it was because he had been treated like a servant.

The thought made her hatred for Zhang Ya grow even stronger.

…

(At Shengyuan Trading Company)

Zhang Ya sat at her intern’s desk, leisurely watching a drama on her computer.

Meanwhile, other staff members cast envious glances in her direction.

They all envied Zhang Ya because she had been personally escorted into the company by the chairman’s assistant on her first day as an intern.

Everyone in the workplace understood what that implied.

So even though many of them had been with the company for years, they were careful to stay on her good side.

After all, she had connections all the way up to the chairman.

Though Zhang Ya was still an intern, it was clear her career path would be smooth.

By the end of her internship, she might even outrank them.

“Xiao Ya, it’s almost lunchtime. Want to join us for a meal? My treat.”

“Yes, come with us. I know a great new restaurant—it’s delicious.”

As Zhang Ya finished an episode, a few female employees, all group leaders who had been with the company for years, gathered around her, speaking warmly.

Despite their seniority, they treated Zhang Ya as though she were already their superior.

Not far away, other interns who had joined the company at the same time as Zhang Ya looked on enviously but quickly buried their feelings.

They didn’t have her powerful connections.

Unlike her, they couldn’t slack off and had to focus on their work.

“Let’s go.”

Zhang Ya nodded casually, savoring the looks of admiration from the group leaders and the envy from the other interns.

It filled her with a sense of superiority.

She loved the attention and respect people showed her.

It made her feel important.

All her life, she had dreamed of being someone who others admired and respected.

Now, she had achieved it.

Zhang Ya basked in her triumph, never considering whose efforts had brought her to this point.

“Let’s go. We can take my car.”

“That new restaurant is really good, but it’s expensive. Honestly, if it weren’t for treating Xiao Ya, I’d never go there myself.”

“We’re lucky to tag along with Xiao Ya.”

…

After shutting down her computer, Zhang Ya stood up, surrounded by the group leaders who eagerly flattered her.

Their words were filled with deference and praise.

She smiled smugly but inwardly plotted.

Once Chen Nuo sent 100,000 yuan for her family, she would make him buy her a car.

At least a car worth more than 500,000 yuan.

If he refused, she wouldn’t marry that “useless” man.

In her mind, being with Chen Nuo was already a huge sacrifice.

As Zhang Ya and her group made their way toward the elevator, the department supervisor emerged from his office and approached her.

“Good afternoon, Supervisor.”

“Supervisor, we’re heading out for lunch. Care to join us?”

“Come along, Supervisor. Xiao Ya is coming too.”

The group leaders greeted him warmly.

Unlike them, Zhang Ya merely nodded indifferently, as if she were on equal footing with the supervisor.

She had no need to respect him—after all, she knew the chairman.

Pride filled her heart, but the next moment, when she met the supervisor’s gaze, an uneasy feeling crept in.