Chapter 107 - Sparks and undercurrents of reunion

In the spacious lobby of a skyscraper, the light was bright and cold, and the air was filled with a faint aroma of coffee. A figure, almost completely covered by a heavy mask and sunglasses, only revealed a protruding pustules, which was instantly captured by Xia Zhuozhuo like a secret signal. That was Jiang Ze, a person she thought she would never meet again. Jiang Ze, dressed in a neat suit, with a bulging briefcase under his armpit, walked with a hint of reluctance. He didn't want to show up at such an occasion, but the department was short of staff, so he had to come in person to deliver the contract. Although he tried hard to hide his face, the pustules betrayed him like a brand. Xia Zhuozhuo stood not far away, her eyes sharp as an eagle, and a sneer at the corner of her mouth. She knew the origin of the pustules very well. It was her "gift" to Jiang Ze, a permanent brand of his hypocrisy. In her eyes, there was both the pleasure of revenge and the complex emotions of the past. Jiang Ze glanced at the crowd, and when his eyes met Xia Zhuozhuo, a glimmer flashed in his eyes. Xia Zhuozhuo's changes amazed him. She became more beautiful and more moving. Jiang Ze had an inexplicable impulse in his heart, as if he had forgotten the last conflict with the Tiger Head Gang and the shadow of that incident. He slowly walked towards Xia Zhuozhuo, trying to resolve the past grievances in a relaxed tone: "Zhuozhuo, the last incident was a misunderstanding. Let's find a time to talk? I can explain it." Xia Zhuozhuo sneered, her voice as cold as the wind: "There is nothing to say between us. I didn't kill you, you should be content." Jiang Ze's face froze, and then was replaced by anger. He couldn't understand why Xia Zhuozhuo could get rid of his control so easily and even become so powerful. The greed and possessiveness in his heart were ignited again, and he began to doubt whether the backer behind Xia Zhuozhuo was evidence of her collusion with the Tiger Head Gang. "Zhuozhuo, don't think you can do anything just because you have made some bad friends." Jiang Ze's words were a little provocative. Xia Zhuozhuo laughed, with sarcasm in her laughter: "Jiang Ze, you are really shameless. No wonder you wear a mask, are you afraid that you are too thick-skinned and embarrassed to see people?" Jiang Ze's face became even uglier. He was about to get angry, but was interrupted by the urging of the receptionist: "You two want to chat, go out, this is not your tea room." Jiang Ze took a deep breath and suppressed his anger. He remembered the purpose of this trip, business was more important. He walked to the front desk, introduced himself, and asked to see Manager Zhao of the marketing department. After checking the appointment information, the receptionist confirmed his appointment and prepared to notify Manager Zhao. However, at this moment, Jiang Ze's eyes fell on Xia Zhuozhuo again, and the doubts and jealousy in his heart grew like weeds. He began to wonder whether the reason why Xia Zhuozhuo appeared here was for a man. Once this idea took root, it spread rapidly, making his mood become terrible. "Why are you here? Who are you looking for?" Jiang Ze's words were full of questioning. Xia Zhuozhuo did not answer, but just looked at him coldly. Jiang Ze's possessiveness reached its peak at this moment, and he grabbed Xia Zhuozhuo's wrist: "I'm asking you! Who are you looking for here?!" Before he finished speaking, Xia Zhuozhuo turned his hand back, and there was a "click" sound, and Jiang Ze's arm felt a sharp pain. He screamed and his face turned pale instantly. The front desk lady just hung up the phone with Manager Zhao and witnessed this scene. Her face turned dark instantly: "What are you doing?!" Xia Zhuozhuo ignored her and still pulled Jiang Ze's arm, his voice as cold as frost: "Who allowed your dirty hands to touch me?" Jiang Ze was so painful that he couldn't speak, but just kept shouting in pain. Xia Zhuozhuo was disgusted by the dirt and quickly let him go. Jiang Ze tried to move his arm, but found that he couldn't lift it up, obviously dislocated. Seeing this, the receptionist immediately shouted: "Help! Where's the security!" Soon, several security guards ran over and asked about the situation. The receptionist pointed at Xia Zhuozhuo and said: "She deliberately hurt someone in the company. You arrest her and call the police!" Xia Zhuozhuo frowned and explained: "He touched me first." But the receptionist obviously didn't want to be implicated. She urged the security guards: "Why are you still standing there? Catch her!" Several security guards responded and were about to take action, but were scolded by a middle-aged man: "Stop! What are you doing?!" The appearance of Manager Zhao made the situation delicate in an instant. The receptionist and Jiang Ze shouted almost at the same time, trying to win Manager Zhao's support. "Manager Zhao, I came to find you, but I ran into this crazy woman and dislocated my hand!" Jiang Ze said with a painful face. The receptionist also echoed: "Yes, Manager Zhao, she just insisted that Mr. Si was looking for her, and asked me to accompany her upstairs. Now she has fallen ill and hurt our colleagues." The two sang in unison, describing Xia Zhuozhuo as a madman. However, Xia Zhuozhuo just looked at them coldly, with disdain flashing in her beautiful eyes. Just when the security personnel were hesitant, Manager Zhao suddenly took action. He walked up to the receptionist and slapped her with a "slap". The receptionist covered her face and looked at Manager Zhao in disbelief. Then, Manager Zhao slapped Jiang Ze again, this time harder than the last time. Everyone was stunned, including Xia Zhuozhuo. Manager Zhao looked at Jiang Ze and the front desk lady, and said in a low and powerful voice: "You two, do you think this is your private territory? You can frame others at will? I tell you, this is my territory, and it is where I, Zhao, have the final say!" He turned to Xia Zhuozhuo, with a hint of apology in his tone: "Miss Xia, I'm so sorry. My subordinates are ignorant and have wronged you." Xia Zhuozhuo nodded slightly to accept the apology. She looked at Jiang Ze and the front desk lady, her eyes full of ridicule and disdain. She knew that she had won this round. Jiang Ze and the front desk lady looked at each other, their hearts full of reluctance and fear. They understood that this matter was far beyond their control. And Xia Zhuozhuo, the woman they once despised, has now become out of their reach. With Manager Zhao's signal, the security personnel took Jiang Ze and the front desk lady away from the scene. Xia Zhuozhuo stood there, looking at their backs, with a complex emotion in her heart. She knew that this road to revenge was far from over. But at this moment, she is no longer the Xia Zhuozhuo who was bullied by others. She has found her own strength and her own light. And all these changes are due to the man who once made her miserable-Jiang Ze. It was he who made her understand that only by becoming strong can she protect herself and the people she loves. Now, she is no longer the weak person who needs to rely on others. She has grown into a real strong person, a woman who can control her own destiny. As the elevator door slowly closed, Xia Zhuozhuo's figure gradually disappeared from sight. And this story about love, hatred, and power struggle will continue in the days to come. But no matter what the outcome, Xia Zhuozhuo has proved her value and ability. She is no longer the chess piece at the mercy of others, but a chess piece that can shake the chess game. And the starting point of all this is the seemingly accidental but inevitable reunion.