Chapter 218 - 214: The Crisis of Hongyu Group (Part 3)

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Chapter 218: Chapter 214: The Crisis of Hongyu Group (Part 3) Ling Chen composed himself, quickly put on the listening device, and adjusted the frequency on the equipment. Soon, a clear voice came through the headphones. But after listening for a short while, he put the headphones down and couldn’t help cursing. He thought he would eavesdrop on some valuable information, but all he heard were a woman’s moans. As a man, he knew exactly what those sounds meant. Unexpectedly, Mr. Zhu, a gentleman by appearance, was having a sordid affair right in the office. It took less than two minutes for the seductive moaning to finally quiet down. Ling Chen, with headphones in hand, snickered to himself; that guy had such poor stamina, only lasting a minute and a half—what a wimp. Following the sound of a door, the woman must have left. Next, Zhu Hong’s voice came through the monitor: "Have the driver get ready; I’ll be going out soon." Hearing this, Ling Chen immediately shut off the equipment and left the room. Ten minutes later. Outside the office building of Boyang Company, Ling Chen, wearing a helmet, sat on a motorbike, quietly watching the entrance, waiting for Zhu Hong to appear. Traffic in East Sea City is too congested; it’s more convenient on a motorbike. He didn’t have to wait long before Zhu Hong emerged, flanked by several suited bodyguards, and got into a Mercedes. Watching the Mercedes drive onto the street, Ling Chen followed behind on his motorbike, keeping a safe distance. Zhu Hong’s bodyguards were professionals; if he got too close, they would surely notice. About half an hour later, the Mercedes finally stopped outside a tall building. "Hongyu Group!" Ling Chen was startled; he thought Zhu Hong would go to some secret place, but instead, he headed to Nanrong Wanqing’s. Damn it, this bastard, just after sleeping with another woman, came to look for Nanrong Wanqing, truly shameless. But then again, with such a big scandal hitting Hongyu Group, Zhu Hong would naturally seize the opportunity to show some concern and provide comfort. Seeing Zhu Hong and his entourage enter the building, Ling Chen couldn’t follow inside, so he stayed outside, patiently waiting for him to come out. Inside the office. Zhu Hong sat on the sofa, eyes filled with unconcealable love as he watched Nanrong Wanqing. "Wanqing, I heard about what happened at Hongyu Group, are you okay?" "Thank you for your concern." "I know someone deliberately framed the Nanrong family this time. No matter who they are, I will help you find them and clear Hongyu Group’s name." Nanrong Wanqing lightly shook her head, "I appreciate your kindness, but the police are helping with this matter, you..." "Wanqing," Zhu Hong cut her off, his tone firm, pausing deliberately between words, "I know what happened a while ago has changed your opinion of me, but I want to tell you that no matter how you change, my feelings for you will never waver. This is my promise to you. I’ve said before that I would be by your side for life, protecting you from any harm. You know my character; I always keep my word." Nanrong Wanqing bowed her head, silent. How could she not understand Zhu Hong’s intentions? But she could no longer face him as she used to. Seeing her silent, Zhu Hong changed the subject, "By the way, Wanqing, where is Ling Chen?" "Are you looking for him?" "There’s been some misunderstanding between him and me, but after all, he’s someone by your side, ensuring your safety. For that, I’m grateful. So, no matter who was right or wrong between us, I hope to apologize to him and make peace, to avoid making things difficult for you." "It’s not necessary; he’s already resigned." "Oh?" Zhu Hong showed a surprised expression, "Why?" "Don’t ask; I don’t want to talk about him anymore." Zhu Hong nodded, "Then I’ll leave you to your work. Don’t worry too much about Hongyu Group; I’ll find a way to clear things up soon." After leaving the building, Zhu Hong got into the Mercedes and took out his phone to dial a number. "Hello, Miss Zhang, the job at Dongling Pier was well done. However, the Nanrong family doesn’t seem to be too worried. Perhaps you could add fuel to the fire." "Understood. Mr. Zhu, if I may be so bold to ask, what are you doing with all these maneuvers around Hongyu Group? Are you trying to take over the Nanrong family’s assets?" "Miss Zhang, just do your job, and don’t ask questions about the rest." After saying that, Zhu Hong hung up the phone directly. Following Zhu Hong’s car back to the Boyang Company’s building, Ling Chen couldn’t help but swear, a complete waste of his damn time. Evening. Back at home, after Nanrong Wanqing and Su Lin finished dinner, Nanrong Hao came looking for them. "Sister." "What’s the matter?" Nanrong Hao got straight to the point: "I heard that the construction site in the Old City has been harassed, and many workers were injured. Is that true?" "That’s company business; I’ll handle it. You just focus on your studies and stay out of it." "How can I do that? You’re in charge of the company; I have no say in it, but the Old City is my turf. Someone stirring trouble on my turf, should I just stand by and do nothing? Sister, let me handle the Old City situation. Street issues should be solved by street rules. I want to see who’s daring enough to mess with my family." Without waiting for Nanrong Wanqing to respond, Nanrong Hao had already stormed out. "Wanqing, you should keep an eye on him, be careful he turns into a real thug," Su Lin showed concern. Hearing her, Nanrong Wanqing’s lips curled into a faint smile. Although she did not approve of Nanrong Hao’s actions, she felt heartened that Nanrong Hao had taken the initiative to share the family’s worries, no longer idling about like before, never minding the family’s affairs. Leaving the Nanrong home, Nanrong Hao called Jiang Hao and then drove to the Old City. Upon arrival, Jiang Hao was already waiting with a group of brothers. "Haozi." "Hao, did you bring everyone?" "Yes, called over thirty good men; that should be enough." "Let’s go, let’s see who’s so blind as to cross Lord Tai Sui." Crossing an intersection, the group reached the Old City construction site’s renovation project. The site was cordoned off with temporary fences, as there were many building materials to prevent theft, some measures were enacted. At the site, the workers were resting in the sheds, lights bright all around. In a corner of the site, aluminum and cables were scattered haphazardly, and several uniformed security guards patrolled the area. The day before yesterday, an incident occurred at the site; many materials were stolen, and several workers were injured, prompting Nanrong Wanqing to increase security to ensure the workers’ safety.

Chapter 218 - 214: The Crisis of Hongyu Group (Part 3)

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