Chapter 577: Something Hard to Talk About

She has changed!

Just a three-word sentence.

But these three words often hold great power in life!

It’s the most common interpretation of the passage of time and changes in people and circumstances!

But, has Zhu Nianying really changed?

Her resilience seems to have never changed.

Why did Kang Mao say such a thing?

Chen Xiao didn’t rush to ask.

He also understood that a person’s character is never one-dimensional.

When Kang Mao saw everyone looking at him strangely, he couldn’t help but let out a bitter smile:

"Right, many people might think what I said is wrong?"

"Who is Nianying? She’s the leader among the five of us!"

"To be honest, if it weren’t for Nianying back then, would we still be where we are today?"

"Although that was just the middle school phase, and perhaps it’s not an overly important period in a person’s life."

"But all of our learning habits and attitudes were formed during that phase. So why do I say she has changed?"

"Saying she has changed is because back then she was like our leader, but suddenly she’s not anymore."

When Kang Mao uttered these words, Chen Xiao suddenly felt a bit disappointed.

The time when people are most passionate and fearless is during youth.

Back then, everyone was full of confidence about the future and felt that no difficulty was insurmountable.

But once you step into society, even after being battered by it.

Among 100 people, very likely 99 would have all their sharp edges worn down.

They become ordinary and conformist!

The meaning in Kang Mao’s words seemed to interpret this layer.

The former Zhu Nianying was like a leader, always inspiring them.

But years later, meeting Zhu Nianying again.

Perhaps she no longer carried those sharp rays of light.

"She went through so much hardship; where is that aura she had when she was with us, right?"

Sun Ning couldn’t help but lament at this time.

Zhu Nianhong bowed her head.

Her eyes were already red.

She knew very well that if it weren’t for the reasons of their original family.

Her sister should be someone outstanding.

Because at such a young age, she could influence so many people.

It’s just a pity that the heavens are too unfair!

Such a good girl, why did she have to be born in such a terrible family!

Zhu Nianhong felt more and more distressed.

But these were never Chen Xiao’s focus.

He still continued to question Kang Mao, "How long did you stay in Shencheng City that time?"

"Five days."

"Did you spend all five days with her?"

"No, I thought she might spare a day or two to be with me. But later, I found out she was too busy, she went to the clinic every day. After returning, she was almost always reading a medical book."

"Once I invited her for dinner, seeing her speak little and even in a hurry to return to the clinic, I burst out my dissatisfaction. I questioned her, disregarding everything else, just why was she so cold to a friend who came over?"

At this point, Kang Mao gave a self-mocking smile.

"She replied, saying, Kang Mao, I’m different from you. You’ve relied on your hard work to enter a prestigious university. In the future, with your family’s help, you could quickly settle down."

"She said she couldn’t; she needed to utilize every moment of her youth. Only then could she quickly stand her ground in Shencheng City!"

"Her character has always been like this, hasn’t it changed? Moreover, what she said wasn’t wrong; her family is indeed different from ours." Qian Zhu couldn’t help but chime in.

Kang Mao’s expression sank: "I understand this, of course, the reason I said she’s changed is not because of her special treatment towards me, it’s because she’s started to become opportunistic!"

"How is she being opportunistic by doing this?" Qian Zhu asked again.

Kang Mao replied, "She wants to inherit her mentor’s legacy and take over that clinic; she told me this herself!"

"She said her mentor trusted her more than his own children! So that’s her opportunity; once she learns all her mentor’s skills, when her mentor passes away, that clinic will be hers!"

At this point, Kang Mao’s tone became excited.

He stared hard at Qian Zhu and Sun Ning, his voice hoarse as he asked:

"I ask you all, is this Nianying still the Nianying we knew? It’s not wrong that she wants to establish roots in Shencheng City, and it’s not wrong that she wants survival skills, but when did Nianying ever do such usurping things?"

"But at that time, she had already changed, her heart changed! She was no longer that pure person; she became profit-driven! She even listed a plan, every step in that plan was about how to gain her teacher’s trust."

"And eventually, how to kick her teacher’s descendants out of the clinic! She wanted to leverage her teacher’s reputation and teachings to become a famous TCM doctor in Shencheng City!"

After Kang Mao finished speaking.

Qian Zhu and Sun Ning were stunned into silence.

Two seconds later, Zhu Nianhong emotionally exclaimed, "That’s impossible, Yingzi could never do such a thing! Although her character isn’t particularly easy to get along with, her heart is kind; how could she do such a traitorous thing!"

Kang Mao didn’t explain.

Chen Xiao didn’t voice a question.

Because Kang Mao’s words had already revealed an important piece of information.

That is, in his heart, Zhu Nianying was no longer the pure and resilient image.

If Kang Mao wasn’t lying, then Zhu Nianying had indeed become opportunistic.

It could even be said that she would go to any lengths to achieve her goals!

After a pause, Chen Xiao squinting asked:

"Where did you see her plan?"

"You can ask her teacher; she often carries a bag. That bag has her work journal, but there are also her networking details in her work journal."

Saying this, Kang Mao’s fist clenched tightly.

Chen Xiao immediately asked, "There’s still more, right?"

Kang Mao gritted his teeth: "Can I not say? Let it rot in time, please?"

Chen Xiao shook his head, earnestly saying, "Now, whether or not you want to find Zhu Nianying, you must tell me. Of course, right now her matter is not a case, but if it were me asking to file a case, it wouldn’t be difficult."

"So at that time, you will have to speak!"

Kang Mao’s fist clenched, and Chen Xiao saw in his eyes that he seemed about to cry!

"Then we’ll talk alone!"

"No, Kang Mao, why can’t we know?" Qian Zhu and Sun Ning simultaneously retorted.

Chen Xiao didn’t care about them, gesturing to Kang Mao and then addressing everyone:

"Everyone, please wait here; Mr. Kang... please."

With Chen Xiao’s words, everyone else could only continue to stay in the cafeteria.

Soon, Chen Xiao led Kang Mao to another place.

"Go ahead, Mr. Kang; if possible, I’ll try to keep it confidential."

Kang Mao’s tears finally fell, and even his tone became extremely complicated.

"I saw her enter a hotel with an old man! For two whole hours!"