It was the time when Tang Si's parents found Shi Ran and humiliated her.
At that time, facing her disfigurement and humiliation, Shi Ran was hit by both physical and psychological blows. She was almost depressed and even had suicidal thoughts.
So when she left Yu Ting Villa, she threw the card away.
However, after she regained her senses, she couldn't find the card anymore.
"It was when Xiao Si's mother looked for you, wasn't it?" Lu Yanming vaguely knew that Tang Si's mother had looked for Shi Ran, and Shi Ran was forced to leave Yu Ting Villa and Tang Si.
That time must have been the darkest moment of her life.
Shi Ran nodded slightly.
Lu Yanming expressed his understanding and didn't say much. "I can lend you the money. But can you tell me why you suddenly need money?"
"I..."
Shi Ran blinked her eyes, hesitated for a while, and stammered, "It's... it's my brother. My brother is addicted to gambling and owes usury. My father sold his house but still couldn't pay off the debt. Now those people are pressuring my parents to pay the money, and if they don't, they'll take my brother's life. I really... I really have no choice."
Her voice choked up a little.
Lu Yanming frowned, "How could so many things happen? Why haven't I heard that your brother gambles before?"
Shi Ran was speechless.
Yes, her brother was a good person and loved her, his sister.
If it weren't for Zhao Wuyan's efforts to lure her brother into gambling and let him taste the sweetness, thus developing a gambling addiction, how could he have become addicted to gambling?
But Shi Ran dared not tell Lu Yanming about these things.
"I don't know either." She shook her head without explaining.
"Where is your brother now?"
"I don't know."
"Your parents sold their house, do they have a place to live now?"
"Yes, yes, they rented a place."
Lu Yanming breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good." He took out his phone, "Tell me your phone number and bank card number, and I'll have someone transfer the money to you later."
Shi Ran nodded, gave Lu Yanming her phone number, and her bank card number.
She stood up and bowed to Lu Yanming, "Mr. Lu, thank you. Don't worry, I will definitely return this money to you. Thank you."
"It's a small matter."
Seeing her about to leave, Lu Yanming pushed the strawberry mousse brought by the waiter in front of her, "Jing Wei said you also like to eat desserts. Eat this before you go."
"No, no need, thank you, Mr. Lu." Shi Ran did like desserts, but after being pregnant, eating sweets would make her feel nauseous and sick, so she dared not eat them. "I still have some things to do, so I'll be going back."
"Okay, then go ahead and be busy." Lu Yanming didn't stop her.
He watched Shi Ran leave the coffee shop, then sent a message to Han Yu: [Call me back if it's convenient.]
Two minutes later, Lu Yanming received Han Yu's call. Han Yu asked him, "What's Shi Ran's situation?"
Lu Yanming briefly told Han Yu the situation and then said worriedly, "Dealing with loan sharks, things won't be that simple. So, Old Han, have your people investigate Shi Ran's family matters. Don't tell Xiao Si for now."
"Okay." Han Yu readily agreed.
Han Yu made the call in the restroom.
When he came out of the restroom and returned to Tang Si's office, he saw Tang Si leaning back in his executive chair with his arms crossed, his gaze fixed on him.
Han Yu felt a chill down his spine under his stare, "What are you looking at me for? I don't like men."
He asked knowingly.
Tang Si was waiting for Han Yu to talk about Shi Ran's matter, but after waiting and waiting, Han Yu showed no intention of mentioning Shi Ran's situation.