Chapter 536: Wide Connections?

Unaware that Xie Mingjun had caused such a stir at his own company, Hu Yuantai arrived at the agreed-upon fishing spot in Jiangnan.

“Eh, I thought you guys had something important to discuss. You just called me out here to fish and barbecue?” Shen Fei said with a slight frown upon seeing the small stools and fishing equipment already set up.

But he still walked over confidently, his hands moving without pause as he smoothly cast his fishing line.

Sitting on the stool and taking in the surrounding scenery, he suddenly felt that this wasn’t so bad after all.

However, Shen Fei knew that the reason these two had contacted him was definitely not just for fishing.

“Fei Ge, who knew Tiancheng would choose this place?” Hu Yuantai said with a frown.

“Hiss, Hu Yuantai, can’t you speak properly? The scenery here is great! You can enjoy the Jiangnan view without leaving Deep City!” Jiang Tiancheng shot Hu Yuantai a glare.

Seeing this, Hu Yuantai could only chuckle awkwardly and stop talking.

“Alright, don’t I know you guys well enough? Come on, tell me, what’s the real reason you called me out here?”

The reason Shen Fei had agreed to Tiancheng’s invitation was intentional.

It wasn’t for anything else, but for the security consulting base he was gradually establishing.

Even if Tiancheng hadn’t invited him this time, he would have eventually sought them out in the coming days.

“Fei Ge, why are you being so direct as soon as you arrive? Fine, then I’ll get to the point!”

Jiang Tiancheng sniffed and then said directly,

“Fei Ge, I have to say, your connections are really vast!”

“Huh? Connections? What do you mean by that?” Shen Fei said, immediately understanding the implication in Jiang Tiancheng’s words. However, he wasn’t going to directly confront him and instead played dumb.

“Of course, it’s about your relationship with Tengke! I kept wondering why you were so calm and confident back then when things happened. Turns out, you had some big leader from Kyoto backing you up! With that support, the lawsuit was definitely handled fairly and publicly. As a result, Tengke lost its protection. You can tell from how quickly the case was filed and heard in the Pearl City Court!” Jiang Tiancheng chuckled.

Shen Fei’s expression remained neutral as he replied, “So?”

“So? Well… Fei Ge, since we’re so close, can you tell us who this big leader from Kyoto is? To be honest, I’m really curious!” Jiang Tiancheng directly asked.

“How do you know that a big leader is involved in the lawsuit?” Shen Fei asked, not answering directly but instead posing a question, his expression still indifferent.

“I… of course, I heard it from Uncle Yu and the old man! They were talking at my house, and I just happened to overhear it!” Jiang Tiancheng replied without hiding anything.

“Then, since you heard it, didn’t you hear who this big leader is?” Shen Fei said with a smile.

The fishing rod in his hand twitched slightly, signaling that a small fish had bitten.

“Don’t mention it, even Secretary Yu doesn’t know, and he wanted to ask me about it! All he knew was that a big person was involved in the lawsuit, but beyond that, he didn’t know anything. It just shows that the big leader behind you, Fei Ge, must have a significant position!” Jiang Tiancheng said.

But Shen Fei didn’t respond directly. Instead, his eyes brightened as he steadied the fishing rod and skillfully reeled in the line.

This series of movements even startled Hu Yuantai, who had expected this, but still found it impressive.

After all, in Hu Yuantai’s eyes, Shen Fei’s movements were even more practiced and natural than his own father’s.

But Shen Fei was so young—how could he have such skills?

Soon, a large fish was pulled from the water and onto the shore.

Shen Fei placed the fish into a bucket and then cast the line again.

Once done, he said casually, “I really don’t know who this big leader is.”

Unlike when he was vague in front of Liang Shuang, Shen Fei chose to be straightforward this time.

He had let Liang Shuang believe he had a big leader behind him because he needed her help with the Tengke lawsuit. It was a good strategy to boost her confidence.

But with Jiang Tiancheng and Hu Yuantai, Shen Fei wasn’t going to play the same game.

Though he didn’t know who the leader was, he was sure that Hu Yuantai had a hand in it.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Tiancheng stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

“What? Fei Ge, what are you saying? You don’t even know who the big leader is? That can’t be! With all the lawsuits against Tengke, how could someone like that step in?”

“Well, Tiancheng, I don’t think that’s true! If it were an ordinary lawsuit, those big leaders wouldn’t care, but Fei Ge, before this, you were on camera directly pointing fingers at the involved parties! Plus, Fei Ge’s own power shouldn’t be underestimated. First, you were the CEO of the nationwide popular scar cream company, and then you acquired the semiconductor tech company. These two industries alone make this lawsuit extraordinary! A person as influential as you wouldn’t just let those big leaders stand by without giving you face!” Hu Yuantai quickly explained.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Tiancheng felt that the explanation was forced, but he couldn’t refute it.

“Eh, why didn’t you say that earlier?” Jiang Tiancheng shot Hu Yuantai a look.

“Well, I just thought of it!” Hu Yuantai laughed awkwardly.

Unaware, it was exactly Hu Yuantai’s vague explanation that deepened Shen Fei’s amusement.

Before Hu Yuantai could speak again, Jiang Tiancheng incredulously asked, “Fei Ge, you’re not fooling us, right? You really don’t know?”

“Why would I lie to you? What do I gain from that? And even if I knew, I wouldn’t lie just to mess with you, would I?” Shen Fei answered with utmost sincerity.

Seeing that the two of them were lost in thought, Shen Fei quickly changed the topic and smiled, “Alright, let’s not argue about this. Maybe what Yuantai said is right. But no matter what, the trial will start tomorrow, and I just need to wait for the final result! As for other matters, we’ll talk after the trial ends!”

“However, before that, there’s another thing I need from you two!”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Tiancheng and Hu Yuantai stopped dwelling on the big leader issue and looked at Shen Fei with curiosity.

“Fei Ge, what’s the matter?”

“Remember when I asked you to help find bodyguards after Yueyue’s accident? We had the interview at a place called the Yuan Ge Base. Tiancheng, didn’t you say that the boss behind this base is quite something? I was wondering if you two could use your connections to help me find this boss. I need to ask him for something!” Shen Fei said directly.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 537: Going Big!

What?

The boss behind Yuan Ge Base?

Jiang Tiancheng couldn’t understand Shen Fei’s words.

After all, the people behind this base had been a mystery to him. Despite all his efforts, he couldn’t find a single clue.

Even he, the grandson of the mayor of Jiang City, couldn’t uncover anything. Who else could?

Although his net worth had skyrocketed several times since aligning with Shen Fei, he still didn’t dare to dream of finding anything out about the base.

Furthermore, he had realized that even if he became the wealthiest person in Jiang City or Guangdong Province, the boss behind this base was not someone within his reach.

Now, hearing Shen Fei’s words, Jiang Tiancheng was puzzled.

“Wait, Fei Ge, why are you suddenly interested in investigating the background of Yuan Ge Base? Do you need to consult with the boss there about something?”

When Jiang Tiancheng asked, Hu Yuantai couldn’t focus on the fish on his hook anymore and turned his attention to the conversation between Jiang Tiancheng and Shen Fei.

“You both know, I’m planning to open a security consulting company. But I don’t really know anyone in this field. If I could get in touch with the right person, it would save me a lot of trouble and unnecessary detours!” Shen Fei said directly.

Jiang Tiancheng had heard Shen Fei mention his plans to open a security consulting company before. He had also been involved in resolving the issue with the local villagers who had blocked the road under the orders of a local boss. Jiang Tiancheng was aware of the base’s construction as well.

However, a security consulting company, in simpler terms, was just a security company, wasn’t it?

If that were the case, wouldn’t it be easy for Shen Fei to get help, considering his connection with his grandfather, the former mayor, and the relationships in Jiang City? Why would he need to consult with someone else?

Thinking this through, Jiang Tiancheng asked what was on his mind.

“Fei Ge, your security consulting company… Isn’t it just a security company? Why would you need to talk to the boss of Yuan Ge Base? Are you planning to buy land? I can help you with that! If I can’t help, my grandfather can, after all, he can mobilize many connections in Jiang City!”

“Pfft, Tiancheng, if it were that easy, do you think Fei Ge would be asking us about this?” Hu Yuantai snorted coldly, then looked at Shen Fei and said slowly, “Fei Ge, the security consulting company you mentioned shouldn’t be just an ordinary security company, right?”

“Deng Xin, do you guys know him?” Shen Fei suddenly asked.

“Of course! Isn’t he the one who provides you with personal protection? He’s friends with Captain Zhong and is a retired soldier. He’s amazing!” Jiang Tiancheng responded enthusiastically.

“Yes! When I establish the security consulting company, I’ll have him recruit a team of employees, most of whom will be former military personnel! Among them are many elites! In other words, the security consulting company I’m building will definitely be a top-tier security company, with every member having military experience. Such a team will definitely receive special attention from relevant authorities! So, to avoid trouble, I need to sort out these issues early on!” Shen Fei explained directly.

Although he was speaking to Jiang Tiancheng, Shen Fei’s real intention was for Hu Yuantai to hear this.

He knew that Jiang Tiancheng’s connections were mostly limited to Jiang City.

When it came to matters beyond that, Jiang Tiancheng couldn’t be of much help.

But hearing this, Jiang Tiancheng immediately stood up from his small stool and stared intently at Shen Fei.

“Fei, Fei Ge, no way! You want your security consulting company to become the second Blackwater in the world?”

“Let’s not get into that. Since I’ve decided to do this, I’m going all in! But the current conditions aren’t ideal, otherwise, I would’ve chosen an overseas location. After all, some things are easier to handle abroad. But with the situation as it is, this is the only option! For now, my plan is to make the security company serve the elite in the country first!” Shen Fei said.

“Huh? The current plan? What about in the future?” Jiang Tiancheng was getting more excited.

He had heard of the Blackwater company abroad, and it was almost like an ancient version of the Deadpool.

So hearing Shen Fei’s words made him even more curious about Shen Fei’s future plans for the security company.

After all, as Shen Fei said, if you’re going to do it, you have to do it big. Otherwise, there’s no point.

“In the future? I’ve only thought of the current plan for now. The future is something to think about later!” Shen Fei chuckled wryly, then said thoughtfully, “But the issues I’m facing now, and the potential trouble in the future, aren’t something that even Jiang Laozi can solve. That’s why I’m hoping to find the boss behind Yuan Ge Base! Whoever can establish such a base in Jiang City, that person is not ordinary…”

“Fei Ge, you’re absolutely right! Not just me, but anyone who’s curious about this base has used all their connections and still couldn’t find out anything about the boss behind it!” Jiang Tiancheng said, pausing for a moment, then continued, “If those people couldn’t find anything out, what can we do? Even with our current status in Jiang City, once we leave Jiang City, we’re nobody! The boss behind this base must have a powerful background, and they might not even care about us! Realizing this, I stopped trying to investigate further!”

After expressing his thoughts, Jiang Tiancheng sighed and continued, “Aside from all that, Fei Ge, have you thought about another problem? Even if we find out who this big shot is, can we even talk to them? Will they be willing to help us? Moreover, your security consulting company isn’t just a regular company; it’s made up of retired soldiers from special forces! We know them well and trust you, but the outside world may not! Individually, these people are good, but if they’re all together, it might not look good to others! Would those people be willing to vouch for us?”

—————- END —————-

Chapter 538: Will It Continue?

Jiang Tiancheng didn’t seem very bright, but this time, he pointed out the key issue directly.

Finding out who the big boss behind Yuan Ge Base is was an important task.

But then what? Even if they found out who the boss was, after the boss understood the full details, would they be willing to help?

Let’s not even mention Shen Fei’s ambition to go big, but the employees of that base were all elite special forces, much like the overseas Blackwater organization. In such a peaceful environment as China, would the boss be willing to interfere in this matter?

Even if the boss had a huge and powerful influence, they probably wouldn’t easily make such a bold decision.

Moreover, this was the first time Shen Fei and the boss would meet. The two were from different social classes, so how could they possibly put everything on the same level?

Jiang Tiancheng suddenly felt that this matter was not as easy as it seemed. Even if they really found the boss behind the scenes, that person would likely have reservations.

But while Jiang Tiancheng thought this way, Shen Fei did not.

Shen Fei thought, Who does he want to hear this from? It must be Hu Yuantai.

In response to Jiang Tiancheng’s concerns, Shen Fei said directly:

“No matter what, we still have to find out who they are. Only then will I be able to figure out whether I have any chance of getting their help!”

Shen Fei spoke with confidence, thanks to his self-assurance from his past life. Even though he had never encountered any information related to Yuan Ge Base in his past life, and even though he hadn’t known there was such a base in Jiang City, once he learned the identity of the boss, he might be able to search his memories for clues, and perhaps he would find something that could help.

However, Shen Fei wasn’t entirely confident about this. What if he hadn’t encountered this person or didn’t have any useful information to help him from his past life? That might lead to failure.

But no matter what, Shen Fei wanted to give it a try.

Jiang Tiancheng, on the other hand, saw this as Shen Fei’s immense confidence, that kind of calm control over the future, which left him utterly shocked.

They didn’t even know who the boss behind Yuan Ge Base was, and yet Shen Fei was this confident?

But Jiang Tiancheng didn’t want to press the issue further.

He knew that even if he asked, Shen Fei wouldn’t tell him his true thoughts.

“Fei Ge, if we can’t find any information on this person, or if we can’t make contact, will you still continue with the security consulting company?” Jiang Tiancheng asked, frowning.

“If that’s the case, then I won’t open the company in China. Once I do, relevant authorities will come knocking, and sooner or later, we’ll be in trouble. If we can’t deal with these potential issues in advance, I’ll have no choice but to open the company overseas,” Shen Fei responded honestly.

“Then why not choose to open it abroad from the start?” Jiang Tiancheng asked, confused.

“Tsk, didn’t I just explain? Many conditions are not yet in place, which is why I haven’t chosen an overseas location. If it’s not viable to develop here in China, then opening abroad will be a necessary option,” Shen Fei replied.

“Ah, now I get it!” Jiang Tiancheng said, understanding.

“Since that’s the case, I’ll ask around and see if I can find out who’s behind Yuan Ge Base. But Fei Ge, I have to warn you, I can’t guarantee anything. After all, I didn’t find anything out last time!”

“Whatever happens, as long as we can find something, it’s fine. If not, we’ll let it go,” Shen Fei said.

“Fei Ge, I’ve always been curious, why did you suddenly decide to open a security consulting company? And why hire so many elite special forces personnel?” Jiang Tiancheng asked suddenly.

He had wanted to ask this since he first heard about Shen Fei building the base.

But since Shen Fei hadn’t mentioned it, he hadn’t found the right time to ask.

Shen Fei smiled calmly when he heard this question and replied directly, “It’s just for self-protection.”

“Huh? What do you mean by that?” Jiang Tiancheng and Hu Yuantai both looked up at Shen Fei at the same time.

Shen Fei smiled slightly and took out the explanation he had prepared.

“It’s also for all the properties under Xinyue Group in the future!”

When these words were spoken, Jiang Tiancheng didn’t understand what Shen Fei meant, but Hu Yuantai immediately understood.

He was shocked, realizing the deeper meaning behind Shen Fei’s actions.

“Fei Ge, you’re talking about self-protection, but why bring up all the properties under Xinyue Group?” Jiang Tiancheng was confused.

“That’s another matter! For now, you should focus on using your connections and see if you can find out who the big boss behind the base is…” Shen Fei said with a slight smile, before turning to something else.

“Alright, it’s really a fruitful time tonight, we’ll have a feast!”

“Tsk, why haven’t I heard anything from my end?” Jiang Tiancheng, who had shifted topics, didn’t continue asking. Instead, he fumbled with his fishing rod and line.

Hu Yuantai, lost in thought, stared at the ripples in the water.

“By the way, tomorrow is the court hearing between Longguang Media and Tengke Company. Do you want to go together?” Shen Fei suddenly asked.

“Fei Ge, anything related to you, we definitely have to be there to show our support! We’ll clear our schedule for tomorrow!” Jiang Tiancheng said loudly, then turned to Hu Yuantai.

“Right?”

“Yes, Tiancheng is right!” Hu Yuantai, having gathered his thoughts, agreed.

“Okay, then we’ll meet up tomorrow and head over together!”

Shen Fei tossed his fishing line out with a faint smile.

The three of them spent quite a while at the fishing spot in Jiangnan.

Meanwhile, Hu Yuantai had completely forgotten about the young master waiting for him at Zhongtai Trade.

When Hu Yuantai returned, Xie Mingjun and the others had already left.

“Huh? Where’s Xie Mingjun?” Hu Yuantai asked, surprised when he saw that the office was empty.

“Mr. Hu, they left a long time ago!” the assistant said.

“Really? Didn’t they tell you to call me?” Hu Yuantai was puzzled.

“No, I told them to wait in the office for you, but after that, they didn’t look for me again! I’m not even sure when they left!” the assistant replied.

“What did they do? Did they say anything?” Hu Yuantai asked.

“Not much, just walked around the company for a bit…”

“Walked around? Where did they go?”

“They just wandered around, mostly to places where there were a lot of people.”

Hearing this, Hu Yuantai was stunned.

“No way, that guy wouldn’t just do that, would he?”

Thankfully, nothing had gone wrong while he was gone, so he felt somewhat relieved.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 539: “Do You Think You Can Tell Me?”

At this moment, in the luxurious top-floor residence of a five-star restaurant in the bustling center of Deep City.

“Young Master Xie, that Hu Yuantai is simply not taking you seriously! We waited for him in his office all afternoon, and not only did he not return, but he didn’t even call! This is really infuriating!” Wen Si angrily said.

This person, ranked fourth in the Wen family, is referred to as Wen Si by Xie Mingjun and others. His full name is Wen Shichu, but he is far from obedient.

Even though he had been reprimanded earlier by Xie Mingjun in the Zhongtai Trade office for casually calling Hu Yuantai by his first name, at this moment, Wen Shichu still directly shouted Hu Yuantai’s name.

This wasn’t out of carelessness, but because Xie Mingjun is a madman who usually does whatever comes to his mind. He probably just pretended to act in Hu Yuantai’s office!

“Hmph, he really does have the capital to be arrogant!” Xie Mingjun suddenly sighed.

“Huh? Young Master Xie…” Wen Shichu froze.

After all, this wasn’t something Xie Mingjun, a person like him, would typically say.

Seeing Wen Shichu so clueless, Xie Mingjun gave him an annoyed look, then angrily said,

“The person I’m pursuing is his sister, Hu Fei’er! He’s my future brother-in-law!”

Before Wen Shichu could respond, Xie Mingjun slapped him hard.

The slap came so suddenly that Wen Shichu was caught off guard. He stumbled forward a few steps, his head spinning.

Wen Shichu was somewhat known in the second-generation circle of the capital, and apart from his parents, no one dared to treat him like this.

Yet, now, he was reduced to being Xie Mingjun’s follower, subjected to such treatment.

But the humiliation Xie Mingjun had inflicted on him, Wen Shichu could only endure, because the Wen family behind him had indeed received certain benefits because of Xie Mingjun.

That’s why he was willing to sacrifice his dignity and accept Xie Mingjun’s treatment.

After regaining his balance, Wen Shichu, still somewhat dizzy, looked at Xie Mingjun in confusion and asked, “Young Master Xie, what did I say wrong? Why did you suddenly hit me?”

Upon hearing this, Xie Mingjun’s eyes filled with a murderous look as he said with a hint of mockery, “Huh? I suddenly hit you? Not only did I hit you, I’m going to hit you harder!”

With that, Xie Mingjun kicked Wen Shichu forcefully.

Although Wen Shichu had prepared for it, the strength behind Xie Mingjun’s kick made his knee hit the floor hard.

Fortunately, there was carpet on the floor, so it wasn’t as painful.

“Wen Si, am I giving you face here? How dare you try to stir up trouble between Hu Yuantai and me? According to what you said, should I teach Hu Yuantai a lesson? Once I deal with him, not only will Hu Yuantai shut up, but he’ll certainly resent me. How will Hu Fei’er and the Hu family think of me then? You want to ruin the relationship between the Hu and Xie families? Well, Wen Si, I didn’t expect you to have such malicious intentions!”

Xie Mingjun glared at Wen Shichu, still kneeling on the ground, with a fierce expression.

“You’ve misunderstood, Young Master Xie! How could I ever think of something like that? Besides, if I caused you trouble, what would I gain from it? The attention you’re giving to the Wen family makes me, Wen Si, willing to serve you for a lifetime! If you can marry Miss Hu from the Hu family, I, Wen Si, would be more than happy to help with your wedding arrangements! This would be a great thing! And when that happens, our Wen family will also receive benefits from your relationship with the Xie family! So, Young Master Xie, how could I dare to sow discord between you?” Wen Shichu cried out.

“Then why did you say that Hu Yuantai doesn’t take me seriously? Isn’t that intentional?” After listening to Wen Shichu’s explanation, Xie Mingjun calmed down a bit and said calmly.

“Young Master Xie, you can just think of me as talking too much! I saw you waiting for him for so long, and I felt it was really not worth it, so I just spoke without thinking!” Wen Shichu bitterly smiled.

Seeing Wen Shichu crying and apologizing, Xie Mingjun felt the anger in his chest dissipate.

“Alright, I’ll let you off this time! But next time, don’t let me catch you doing something like this again!” Xie Mingjun said with a soft expression.

“Thank you, Young Master Xie! You’re so generous!” Wen Shichu quickly apologized and, holding onto a nearby chair, stood up with difficulty.

Seeing this, Xie Mingjun suddenly said, “By the way, didn’t you want to find your second aunt’s nephew a stable job? I’ll have someone take care of it for you. Just let him wait and sign up!”

Wen Shichu immediately felt that the beating was worth it.

“Thank you, Young Master Xie! You’re too kind!” Wen Shichu said, full of gratitude.

This gratitude, Xie Mingjun didn’t take seriously. He stepped forward, suddenly looking at Wen Shichu and asking, “Have you heard anything about that girl from Zhongtai Trading? Has there been any progress?”

“It’s going well, it’s going well! Just give me a little more time, and there’ll definitely be news!” Wen Shichu confirmed.

Before Xie Mingjun could speak again, Wen Shichu hesitated and said, “But, Young Master Xie, I have a question!”

“Go ahead.”

“That Huang Wei is an employee at Zhongtai Trading. If you take her, what if Hu Yuantai finds out and tells his sister? What should we do then?”

“Then we’ll stop it at the source, won’t we? You and I are both familiar with dealing with girls like her, aren’t we?” Xie Mingjun said with a deep look at Wen Shichu.

Wen Shichu didn’t know where to start complaining. But remembering Xie Mingjun’s past tactics, he didn’t care anymore.

After all, Xie Mingjun was a madman who didn’t play by the rules!

A little while later, an urgent ringtone suddenly interrupted them.

Seeing this, Xie Mingjun waved his hand, and Wen Shichu nodded and stepped back.

When Xie Mingjun saw who was calling, he froze.

“Si Cong, do you need something?”

“Young Master Xie, are you in Deep City right now? What a coincidence! I’m about to come to Deep City for some business! How about when I get there, we have a good chat and catch up?”

“Hey, that’s not right! How come you have time to chat with me?” Xie Mingjun was very surprised.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Si Cong shuddered and quickly explained, “Young Master Xie, I haven’t been avoiding you. I’ve just been busy recently, that’s why I haven’t called.”

“Alright, don’t bother me for now. I have my own things to do! How about this, you go to Sichuan and Chongqing, and we’ll meet up when you get back!”

Without saying anything more, Xie Mingjun hung up.

This left Zhang Si Cong, at the airport, in a daze. Then, he bitterly smiled.

What a troublesome job.

“Young Master Xie, what does Zhang Si Cong want from you?” Wen Shichu asked carefully.

“Nothing. He says he’s coming to Deep City to meet me, but it’s just to stir things up!” Xie Mingjun said.

“Isn’t that a good thing, Young Master Xie? When he comes, you can let him handle that woman, and then let Zhang Si Cong deal with it. How perfect!” Wen Shichu suggested.

“Do you think you can tell me what to do?”

Xie Mingjun shot Wen Shichu a cold glare.

Wen Shichu quickly closed his mouth.

Just as Xie Mingjun was about to scold him, the phone rang again.

This time it was Wen Shichu’s phone.

“Young Master Xie, there’s news!”

—————- END —————-

Chapter 540: I Dare You to Try!

After a long pause, Wen Shichu finally looked at Xie Mingjun with a sense of unease.

“Speak!” Xie Mingjun, unable to suppress his excitement, urged.

However, Wen Shichu, trembling, hesitated before looking at Xie Mingjun.

“Xie Shao, have you ever heard of the Tian Sheng Grand Hotel?”

“Hmm?” Xie Mingjun frowned. “That hotel was shut down by the inspection office half a year ago, wasn’t it?”

“Yes, that’s the one!” Wen Shichu furrowed his brow and continued, “That Huang Wei once worked there under the alias of ‘Tiantian’! She had borrowed money from loan sharks and couldn’t repay, so she was forced to work at the Tian Sheng Grand Hotel. She stayed there until it was shut down. There are many twists and turns in the story, but not long ago, she joined Zhongtai Trading. She has a half-paralyzed mother and a younger sister still in school. Her family is extremely poor!”

After hearing Wen Shichu’s words, Xie Mingjun was stunned. After a moment, he regained his composure and sneered, “Tch, she looks so pure, but she’s nothing more than a cheap woman.”

“This… Xie Shao, why don’t we just let this woman go? Putting her past aside, she’s now working for Hu Yuantai’s company. If Hu Yuantai finds out about her past, we’ll be in trouble!” Wen Shichu tried to advise.

However, this angered Xie Mingjun.

He raised his hand and slapped Wen Shichu across the face again.

This slap was less forceful, but still caused Wen Shichu to stagger.

“Let her go? Wen Si, are you trying to teach me how to do things? In Kyoto, when I set my sights on a woman, there’s no way I’d let her go! Besides, wasn’t this her job before? I could make her remember her bitter past! If I don’t make her thank me, that’s already showing her some mercy! I bet Hu Yuantai doesn’t know about her past; if he did, he certainly wouldn’t have let her work at Zhongtai Trading!”

Xie Mingjun’s gaze turned cold, and with a wicked smile, he added, “I’m curious to see if this woman will submit when she learns we’ve uncovered her identity, or if she’ll fight to the end.”

Seeing Xie Mingjun like this, Wen Shichu understood that nothing he said would change the situation now.

He realized that Huang Wei’s past was not something worth addressing, and this time, he probably wouldn’t need to get involved.

“Xie Shao, when do you plan to start?” Wen Shichu asked.

“Why are you asking? Are you planning to share this woman with me?” Xie Mingjun raised his voice.

“I… I wouldn’t dare, Xie Shao!” Wen Shichu quickly apologized.

“I see you’re brave enough!” Xie Mingjun’s eyes turned sharp, scaring Wen Shichu so much that he involuntarily slapped himself across the face.

The sound echoed in the large room.

“Enough, get out!”

Xie Mingjun was too pleased with himself to care about Wen Shichu’s self-punishment. He waved his hand dismissively and swaggered toward the bathroom.

Wen Shichu stopped slapping himself, his eyes filled with hatred as he glared at the direction Xie Mingjun had gone, hatred flashing in his eyes. But it was brief, and soon he regained his usual servile demeanor. He forced a smile and quickly left the room.

He gently closed the door but didn’t make an effort to shut it tightly.

Back in the room next door, he started staring at the time on his phone, waiting.

When he thought the time was right, he made a call.

“Get going! Have it done within ten minutes!”

“Got it!”

Not long after the call, a shadow slipped into Xie Mingjun’s room.

While the sound of water running from the bathroom could be heard, the person quietly took out a pinhole camera from their bag and began installing it in various corners.

The spots were cleverly chosen, completely unexpected.

As the sound of running water stopped, the person paused, quickly packed up, and, hearing the bathroom door open, swiftly exited the room.

From this moment on, every move of Xie Mingjun would be recorded.

What Xie Mingjun didn’t realize was that the mastermind behind this surveillance, the person wanting to monitor him, was none other than Wen Shichu, whom he had often humiliated.

Meanwhile, after his shower, Xie Mingjun sat on the sofa, calmly unlocking his phone. He opened his chat with Huang Wei.

“What are you doing?”

At the same time, Huang Wei, who had just finished dinner, was still reviewing some materials.

She had listened to Shen Fei and Hu Yuantai’s advice and decided to complete her university studies first.

At this moment, her thesis had just been initiated. She was frowning, thinking about the content, when she felt her phone vibrate. She picked it up and glanced at the screen.

Her frown deepened.

The message was from none other than Xie Shao, the man who had given her an unsettling feeling earlier that afternoon.

Without thinking, she decided to ignore it.

However, Xie Mingjun grew impatient and directly initiated a voice call.

Huang Wei bit her lip for a moment before answering.

“Xie Shao, I’m busy right now, I’ll contact you later.”

She politely said, then hung up.

On the other end, Xie Mingjun stared at the hung-up screen with no sign of anger. He took a deep breath and his eyes became even more mischievous.

He quickly typed a message.

“Weiwei… no, wait, Tiantian… what are you busy with?”

When Huang Wei heard the WeChat notification, she was annoyed. She picked up her phone, but the next second, she froze.

“Tiantian…”

It was the nightmare of her life.

She had thought that after the Tian Sheng Grand Hotel was shut down, it was over.

But now, it was being brought up again.

For a moment, Huang Wei’s face turned pale, her body trembling with fear. Her hands and feet grew cold as she fumbled to respond.

“I’m not her, you’ve got the wrong person!”

“Really? I think you’re Tiantian, aren’t you?” Xie Mingjun replied.

“Xie Shao, I’m Huang Wei! I don’t know anyone named Tiantian!” Huang Wei forced herself to stay calm.

“Tch, Tiantian, don’t you have something to do? I’m just chatting with Tiantian here, aren’t I?”

Before Huang Wei could reply, Xie Mingjun sent another message.

“Tian Sheng Grand Hotel, Tiantian! Is it you?”

Upon receiving this message, Huang Wei lost all composure. She immediately replied,

“What do you want from me?”

“Look at you, what do you think I can do?” Xie Mingjun smiled slightly and then sent her an address.

“Shenzhou Jili International Hotel, Super Suite!”

“Not coming? You can try.”

Even if Huang Wei was slow to catch on, she understood Xie Mingjun’s intentions now.

Her eyes lost focus, tears welled up, and she collapsed to the floor, helplessly hugging her legs.