The afternoon wore on.
Ning Fei had already forgotten about the matter when the phone on his desk rang.
"Hello, who is this?"
"Mr. Ning, it's me, Chu Zixiong," the voice on the other end said.
Ning Fei raised an eyebrow, his tone laced with meaning as he asked, "So it's you, Old Chu. What made you suddenly think of calling me?"
Chu Zixiong gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Ning, I was playing golf this morning when Chen Jinzhao came to see me. He asked if I had sent anyone to deal with Li Qiurong last night. It seems he doesn't know what happened last night."
"Oh?"
Ning Fei was indeed surprised.
The seven people had vanished without a trace. It wasn't as if ghosts had snatched them away, was it?
"What are your thoughts on this matter?" Ning Fei asked.
"I think... it's best not to mess with his mother. Otherwise, this lunatic might do anything. After all, even a cornered dog will bite." Chu Zixiong's words resonated with Ning Fei. Chen Jinzhao was a complete lunatic, and if pushed too far, he might just kill them.
With Chen Jinzhao's capabilities, he could easily achieve that.
"Alright, I'll go with your plan." Ning Fei nodded.
Chu Zixiong stammered. Ning Fei's heart stirred as he asked, "Old Chu, is there anything else you want to say?"
"Mr. Ning, that..."
"There is indeed something I must tell you. Besides interrogating me about last night's events, Chen Jinzhao also tried to sow discord between us, doing everything he could to make me betray the Ning family and join him. However, I know the Ning family has been immensely kind to me. Without the Old Master, I wouldn't be where I am today. So, I would never betray the Ning family, even if it meant death. Please rest assured, Mr. Ning."
Chu Zixiong's words brought a faint smile to Ning Fei's lips.
He said, "Old Chu, I see your unwavering loyalty to my Ning family. Rest well and recover from your injuries. If you need any help, just let me know."
"Thank you, Mr. Ning!"
He hung up the phone.
Ning Fei felt a sense of relief. It seemed he had misunderstood Chu Zixiong.
Chu Zixiong was a veteran official cultivated by his father, a sharp blade of the Ning family. Ning Fei would not want to harm him unless absolutely necessary.
At the same time, at the People's Hospital.
Chu Zixiong's nose was heavily bandaged. As he put down his phone, the smile on his face vanished, replaced by a deep gaze. He murmured to himself, "If I hadn't called him, he might have even considered killing me. Young Master Ning's magnanimity still pales in comparison to the Old Master's, and he is destined to struggle to replicate the glorious path the Old Master once forged."
"He still has spies around me, never truly trusting me."
It was time to make a decision.
After a long hesitation, Chu Zixiong eventually suppressed the thought.
As he had just said, the Ning family's Old Master had been kind to him. Otherwise, Chu Zixiong would have turned to dust thirty years ago.
Meanwhile.
After leaving the Donghu Golf Club, Chen Jinzhao pondered how to further drive a wedge between Chu Zixiong and Ning Fei.
The current situation was that he had found no evidence of Ning Fei and Chu Zixiong's involvement. Therefore, he could only try to dismantle their alliance from within and then extract criminal evidence against Ning Fei from Chu Zixiong.
A flash of inspiration struck Chen Jinzhao, causing him to slow his pace.
He had an idea.
Chen Jinzhao immediately called Qian Deshui, sharing his thoughts and plan. This matter would require Qian Deshui's assistance.
After hearing Chen Jinzhao's plan, Qian Deshui smiled and said, "Mr. Chen, your plan is indeed quite good. However, I fear Chu Zixiong might not take the bait. He's an old fox."
"That's why I'm calling you, to help me find any loopholes," Chen Jinzhao said.
Qian Deshui suddenly felt the weight of his responsibility increase.
"Alright, no problem!"
"I guarantee to complete the task assigned by Mr. Chen."
Chen Jinzhao smiled.
Qian Deshui rarely made mistakes. He was already eager to witness the unfolding drama.
At the same time.
In a villa located in the western suburbs of Ninghai City.
The dignified third young master of the Su family, Su Jian, stood humbly before Yu Huaixuan. Yu Huaixuan was embracing Su Jian's formerly most beloved concubine, which greatly humiliated Su Jian.
Circumstances dictated his actions. Moreover, Yu Huaixuan held damning evidence against him.
If he didn't serve him well, they would likely perish together.
Yu Huaixuan stroked the woman's fair and smooth shoulder and gently patted her. "You go back to your room first. I have something to discuss with Young Master Su."
"Mmm..."
The woman had already been conquered by Yu Huaixuan and paid no attention to Su Jian.
Su Jian felt indignant but dared not show it.
"What's wrong?" Yu Huaixuan asked with a faint smile.
"Are you angry? We are brothers. We share fortunes and misfortunes. It's just a woman."
Su Jian forced a smile onto his face. "You speak wisely, Young Master Yu."
Yu Huaixuan then arrogantly asked, "Go on, why have you come to see me today?"
Su Jian took a deep breath and slowly said, "The matter you asked me to handle will have results in the next two days. If nothing unexpected happens, Yu Mengzhi and Gou Chen Pharmaceuticals will both be ruined. As for that Tao Qiyue, you will also get your way."
Yu Huaixuan's eyes lit up.
However, he did not show excessive excitement, instead calmly asking, "What's your confidence level?"
"Ninety percent!"
Yu Huaixuan burst into laughter.
"Third Young Master, your methods are indeed impressive. I didn't misjudge you."
Su Jian gritted his teeth inwardly. These were all the ideas of his advisors, far superior to Yu Huaixuan's dimwittedness. Coupled with the assistance of the Su family, this plan could take shape.
Yu Huaixuan was in a jubilant mood.
Tao Qiyue was his former fiancée, who was later publicly scorned by Tao Zixing. This had cost him dearly in terms of reputation.
Now, the Tao family was almost completely investigated, leaving only Tao Qiyue as the sole survivor. How could Yu Huaixuan not have designs on her? Once the deed was done, Tao Qiyue would likely not dare to publicize it. Furthermore, with her greatest support gone, she would have no choice but to become Yu Huaixuan's pampered pet.
The thought alone was exhilarating.
"By the way, Third Young Master, what about your sister-in-law?" Yu Huaixuan suddenly asked.
"I've heard your sister-in-law is stunningly beautiful, a captivating enchantress beloved by all. Do you have a way for me to get close to her?"
Yu Huaixuan's audacity grew, as he intended to extend his reach to the wife of the Su family's third-generation leader. This terrified Su Jian, who turned pale and immediately lowered his voice, "Yu Huaixuan, are you looking to die? That is my elder brother's woman! And my sister-in-law is the legitimate daughter of the Bai family in the capital. How dare you have such thoughts about my sister-in-law?"
The Bai family of the capital—one of the lower three families.
But the two families were now allied through marriage, and in the future, they might ascend to the middle three families.
Under such circumstances, Yu Huaixuan dared to set his sights on Bai Meizi!
Yu Huaixuan stood up and, without hesitation, slapped Su Jian across the face. Su Jian cupped his cheek, not daring to say another word. Yu Huaixuan snorted, "So timid, how can you achieve anything great? Don't think I don't know that you secretly harbor similar thoughts about Bai Meizi. But this matter is indeed difficult for you. You just need to tell me Bai Meizi's whereabouts, and I'll handle the rest."
Su Jian's head buzzed.
He's gone mad!
Yu Huaixuan must have lost his mind!