I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

Chapter 334: Profit or Love

Chapter 334 Benefits or Love

Fu Siyuan's heart sank. He realized Kong Weiwei wasn't kidding. She was using his feelings for Zhang Wanqing and his fear of the future to keep him firmly in her grasp.

"Weiwei, do you really think this is good for me?" There was a hint of helplessness in Fu Siyuan's voice.

Kong Weiwei sneered, "Siyuan, love is sometimes just a transaction. Do you think Zhang Wanqing will wait for you forever? She's a smart reporter. She won't be stuck in an unrequited relationship forever."

Fu Siyuan felt a pang of pain in his heart. He thought of Zhang Wanqing and her support and encouragement. He knew he couldn't just give up, but he also knew that he had fallen into Kong Weiwei's trap.

"Weiwei, I need time." Fu Siyuan whispered, "Give me some time to sort out my thoughts."

Kong Weiwei looked at him, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes, but she finally nodded: "Okay, but it won't take too long. Siyuan, I hope you can understand that my patience is limited."

Fu Siyuan didn't say anything, but nodded silently. He knew he had no choice but to temporarily agree to Kong Weiwei's request. However, his heart was filled with resentment and anger.

Back home, Fu Siyuan sat on the sofa, looking at the night outside the window, his eyes full of confusion. He thought of Zhang Wanqing, her smile, and her tenderness. He knew he had let her down, but he couldn't turn back.

"Siyuan, what's wrong with you?" Zhang Wanqing's voice suddenly sounded in his ears.

Fu Siyuan raised his head and saw Zhang Wanqing standing at the door with a hint of concern in her eyes.

"Wanqing, why are you here?" Fu Siyuan's voice trembled a little.

Zhang Wanqing walked in, sat next to him, and gently held his hand: "Siyuan, I heard that you have been very busy recently, and I wanted to come and see you. Are you in any trouble?"

Fu Siyuan lowered his head and said nothing. He knew he couldn't tell Zhang Wanqing the truth. He didn't want to make her worry.

"Siyuan, don't hide it from me." Zhang Wanqing looked at him with a hint of determination in her eyes. "I know you have something wrong. Tell me and I will help you."

Fu Siyuan raised his head and looked at Zhang Wanqing with a hint of gratitude in his eyes: "Wanqing, I... I don't know how to tell you this..."

Zhang Wanqing gently held his hand: "Siyuan, you are my best friend and the person I... like. No matter what happens, I will always be by your side."

Fu Siyuan felt warm in his heart. He looked at Zhang Wanqing with a hint of guilt in his eyes: "Wanqing, I...I may have disappointed you."

Zhang Wanqing shook her head. "Siyuan, you didn't let me down. I know you're a good person, but there are some things you can't control. Tell me, what happened?"

Fu Siyuan hesitated for a moment, and finally decided not to tell Zhang Wanqing about it. He would rather bear everything alone.

Zhang Wanqing looked at Fu Siyuan, her eyes filled with concern and expectation. She gently held his hand, her voice gentle but firm: "Siyuan, no matter what happened, you can tell me. We are friends and partners fighting side by side. You don't have to take on everything alone."

Fu Siyuan felt a surge of warmth in his heart, but he also knew that speaking out about some things could put Zhang Wanqing in even greater danger. He took a deep breath and forced a smile, "Wanqing, it's really nothing. I've just been under some pressure at work lately, and I'm a little tired. Don't worry about me, I'll take care of it."

Zhang Wanqing looked at Fu Siyuan, a hint of hesitation in her eyes. She could sense that Fu Siyuan seemed to be hiding something, but she also understood that he must have his reasons for doing so. She nodded gently: "Siyuan, I respect your decision. But you must know that no matter what, I will always be by your side. If you need help, even if it's just a word, I will be there immediately."

Fu Siyuan felt warm in his heart. He held Zhang Wanqing's hand tightly, his eyes full of gratitude: "I know, Wanqing. I feel at ease with you here."

Fu Siyuan returned home and sat on the sofa, his eyes filled with fatigue and confusion. Kong Weiwei's threats were like a mountain, weighing down his breath. He knew he had to break free from her control as soon as possible, otherwise not only would he fall into deeper trouble, but Zhang Wanqing might also be implicated.

He turned on his computer and began to carefully review every interaction between him and Kong Weiwei. From her first appearance in his life to the steps she took to entrap him, he pondered every detail. He realized that the reason Kong Weiwei was able to control him so easily was because she had tapped into his weak spot—his feelings for Zhang Wanqing and his fear of the future.

"I can't give in like this." Fu Siyuan whispered, with a hint of determination in his eyes.

He decided to start with Kong Weiwei's background and look for her weaknesses. As a veteran investigative reporter, he knew that everyone has their own secrets, and these secrets are often the key to breaking the deadlock.

Kong Weiwei once said that her position at the TV station was not entirely due to her ability, but rather she used some unknown means to get close to the top of the TV station. She used her beauty and means to exchange for career success, but it was all built on a fragile sand castle.

Fu Siyuan realized that this was Kong Weiwei's weakness. She was afraid that her secret would be exposed and that she would lose her current status and resources. He decided to take advantage of this and force her to let go.

However, he knew he couldn't act alone. He needed an ally, someone who could help him complete his plan. He thought of Li Wei, the former police officer who now fought alongside him. Now, Li Wei was the only reliable friend he could trust.

When Fu Siyuan found Li Wei, he was leisurely drinking coffee in the cafe. Seeing Fu Siyuan come in, he looked up and smiled slightly: "Siyuan, what's wrong? You've been very busy lately, hanging around that beautiful female host at the TV station all day. No, you're her boyfriend, it's only natural for you to be around her."

"Li Wei, what you said is so sour!" Fu Siyuan replied.

"Isn't that right? Now everyone knows about your relationship, and you are the golden boy and jade girl in everyone's eyes!" Li Wei said.

"Li Wei, others don't know the truth and talk nonsense. You know me so well, don't you believe me either?" Fu Siyuan said with a sigh.

"It's not that I don't want to believe you, it's because of what you did... Hey... and Wanqing, I'm her sister, I stand on her side." Li Wei replied.

Fu Siyuan was silent for a while, and finally decided to speak: "Li Wei, I really have difficulties, I need your help."

Li Wei put down the coffee cup in his hand, his eyes full of seriousness: "Although I am on Wanqing's side now, we are brothers who have been through life and death together after all, so, tell me, as long as I can help, I will do my best."

So, Fu Siyuan told Li Wei everything that had happened between him and Kong Weiwei, including Kong Weiwei's threats and the weaknesses he had discovered about her. After listening, Li Wei was silent for a long time, and finally nodded: "Siyuan, I understand your situation. Don't worry, I will help you."