Later, the male protagonist rose to power. Driven by the obsession to avenge his friend, and armed with his protagonist's halo, he spent twelve years, sacrificing an arm, to completely dismantle the entire criminal organization.
Zhu Jian snapped back to attention, "Alright. If Mr. Fu encounters any danger, you can also find me. No charge."
Fu Hongyu felt a moment of warmth.
However, in the next second, he heard Zhu Jian say, "Mr. Fu is for the country and the people, worthy of respect."
Fu Hongyu: "..."
Despite that, he still expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Miss Lu, for your understanding. If needed, I will trouble you. As long as Miss Lu doesn't drive me away then."
"Mr. Fu, don't forget to fulfill your promise to me."
"I will bear it in mind."
"By the way, you mentioned Miss Lu wanted to 'settle the score'?"
Zhu Jian dismissed the people around her.
Fu Hongyu was somewhat surprised, "Is this matter related to him?"
"Yes." Zhu Jian explained Lu Chongyan's background and his encounter with that woman in a few words, then continued, "I've had people investigate. The son of that woman developed kidney failure from medication and is currently awaiting a kidney source. Upon seeing him, she will undoubtedly try her best to obtain his information for a match. If they match, she will go to great lengths to harvest his kidney."
Fu Hongyu looked puzzled, "You should be able to protect him. Why do you still need my help? How can I help?"
"I will ensure the match is successful and preserve the evidence of her attempt to procure organs. Then, you will help me release it, along with her second husband."
This was a ruthless blow.
Fu Hongyu understood instantly.
Directly confronting her was nothing. The plan was to first give her hope, then plunge her into despair, dragging her husband and son down with her.
He chuckled, "I'm truly foolish. I thought you were a kind person."
Zhu Jian also smiled, but her smile was sinister and sharp, "If it weren't in this world, I would have flayed her inch by inch and fed her to her son."
Fu Hongyu: "...This is a society governed by law."
"Therefore, I haven't done anything."
Fu Hongyu still felt a tremor of fear, his voice trembling, "What you said just now is based on the premise that she makes a move on Lu Chongyan. If she doesn't, then it's not necessary?"
She could speak of flaying someone with mere speculation. What would she do if it actually happened?
Fu Hongyu hoped the wicked woman wouldn't be foolish, otherwise, he wouldn't be able to protect her.
Zhu Jian pondered for a moment, then nodded, "Yes. I don't offend unless offended. If she doesn't act foolishly, then consider today's conversation as if it never happened."
Fu Hongyu breathed a sigh of relief.
With the matter settled, Fu Hongyu also showed his sincerity, "Here is the key to an apartment near your school. I've already arranged for Ningyun to take leave. For these three months, you will temporarily reside there. If you need anything, just ask, as long as I can provide it."
They couldn't stay in a hotel with a child, so Zhu Jian didn't refuse. She thought she would return the key to him after these three months.
"Okay."
"Thank you, Miss Lu." This time, it was genuinely heartfelt.
"You're welcome."
Fu Hongyu picked up his niece, "Yunyun, you must be obedient when staying with older brother and sister. You must do your homework and don't wander off. Uncle will come to see you. If you're disobedient, Uncle will send you back."
Fu Ningyun was clearly terrified and disgusted by the place she would be "sent back" to, and immediately nodded, "I won't go back. I will listen to older brother and sister."
"Good, Yunyun. Be good."
He handed her over to Zhu Jian with a very solemn expression.
"Miss Lu, I entrust her to you."
Zhu Jian inquired with the system. Fu Ningyun's father, Fu Hongyu's elder brother, was also a "just and incorruptible official." He was upright and selfless, and was retaliated against, leading to his and his wife's deaths in a car accident, which was orchestrated by their own relatives.
Dysfunctional relatives were a standard trope for female protagonists, and this world was no exception.
They left empty-handed but returned with a little girl, frightening the hotel staff almost to the point of calling the police.
Fortunately, Fu Hongyu's people intervened promptly to explain.
The hotel was no longer an option, so the next day they moved into the house Fu Hongyu had provided.
The house was fully furnished and ready for immediate occupancy, requiring only a simple move for little Fu Ningyun and Zhu Jian.
Their progress was reported to Fu Hongyu, along with many photos. Seeing them move into a new home like a family of three made his heart ache.
After a long gaze, he put down his phone, "Are all preparations complete?"
"The personnel have been deployed. We can act at any time."
"Then, let's proceed."
He didn't intend to use the little girl to curry favor, but he genuinely entrusted Fu Ningyun to her. If he were to die in this conflict, he believed only she could protect his niece.
Even his closest friends did not possess such capabilities.
But he did not wish to die. He hoped to return alive, and then, he could let go.
Fu Hongyu thought to himself, if he won, he would give up, diligently care for his elder brother's daughter, and live a good life with her.