Madam Gao, put on the spot, could only smile and agree, "Then I'll trouble Mr. Zhan."
"Does Mr. Gao want to accompany his wife?"
The other two smiled, "They say Mr. and Mrs. Gao's affection has been like a day for ten years, famous for their love in the circles. Seeing you today, it's indeed true to your reputation."
Mr. Gao also smiled.
"A young couple becomes a companion in old age. One life, one world, one pair. No matter how a person is outside, in the end, all they get is a companion in old age. If I don't value her, then in the future, no one will be there to accompany me. Who will be pitiful then? It's me. I understand such simple logic."
Everyone teased, "Mr. Gao is right, Mr. Gao is so insightful. Then you two should hurry up, we won't delay you any further."
Unexpectedly, Zhan Beijue stood up and wanted to go with them, "I'll go with you two."
Madam Gao smiled again, "No need."
"It's so late, and I heard Mrs. Zhan is pregnant with her second child. This is when she needs you the most. If you have time, you should go home and accompany your wife more."
Zhan Beijue persisted, "It's alright, we have many family members, and she has many friends. It doesn't matter if I'm there or not."
"I drank too much today, and my stomach feels a bit uncomfortable. Mr. Gao, Mrs. Gao, you won't mind me being a third wheel, will you?"
He was so persistent that they had no choice but to get into the same car with him.
Upon arriving at the hospital, they queued for the same consultation room.
Zhan Beijue politely let Madam Gao go first.
"Ladies first, please. I need to say a few words to Mr. Gao."
Madam Gao gave Mr. Gao a meaningful glance and reluctantly walked in.
She wasn't actually experiencing stomach pain. She casually described some symptoms to the doctor, but upon examination, there was nothing wrong. She came out quickly.
As a result, when she reached the door, the people had disappeared.
In such a public place as a hospital, did Zhan Beijue dare to take Mr. Gao away?
Madam Gao asked the doctor and nurses, but they all said they hadn't seen Mr. Gao and the other man.
After searching around and not finding them, she had to call Mr. Gao.
The first few calls went unanswered, and finally, Zhan Beijue picked up.
Given the situation, there was no need for them to pretend anymore. Madam Gao asked him directly.
"Why is your phone with you? Where is he?"
Zhan Beijue said leisurely, "It's difficult for me to say. Mr. Gao instructed me that he had some private matters to attend to and asked me not to follow him or casually reveal his whereabouts."
Madam Gao was a bit annoyed, "Zhan Beijue, it's just the two of us now, is it interesting for you to still pretend? Tell me where he went."
Hearing her annoyance, Zhan Beijue became even happier.
"I don't want to pretend either, Madam Gao. Who asked you to be a movie queen? You're acting so enthusiastically, if I don't cooperate, wouldn't that seem unprofessional?"
"Stop the nonsense. I'll ask you one more time, what exactly are you up to? Where did he go?"
"Don't worry. I won't hit him, curse him, or use your despicable and vulgar methods to frame him. I'm just tired. I've sent him to rest. I'll take good care of your old companion for you."
Madam Gao gritted her teeth in anger, "Shameless! Don't you know his status? He's not like those people. Aren't you afraid of causing a major mess that you can't handle?"
Zhan Beijue sneered, "You can say such things, you still know about not being able to handle things? I thought you were lawless, unbelievably arrogant, and didn't care about anything."
"Although you are very clever and used your privileges to cover up a lot of evidence that I couldn't obtain, Madam Gao, do you think you're the only one in the world who knows how to play tricks? The only one who knows how to be despicable? A man who isn't ruthless is not a true man. If I, Zhan Beijue, get serious, I'll make sure you don't even know how you died."
After hearing him speak, Madam Gao suddenly calmed down, and it was her turn to sneer.
"I have many of your group's unknown secrets in my hands. Revealing even a little bit would be enough for you to be in serious trouble. Zhan Beijue, don't provoke me."
It was indeed true.
Every group company has many regulations and guidelines during its operation. Although the boss hopes that all matters are resolved perfectly within the framework, there are always loopholes that people below can exploit.
Especially in environmental protection and taxation, if strictly followed, perhaps no one would pass.
The Zhan Corporation had just experienced turmoil and could not afford any more ripples.
This was a moment of life and death. Both sides held trump cards, and they were evenly matched, competing in psychological fortitude.
Zhan Beijue's psychological fortitude had always been good.
"Continue your nonsense, Madam Gao. Mr. Gao has now arrived at his destination, where he has warm company and a luxurious mansion to live in. You say..."
Madam Gao and Mr. Gao had been cautious for half their lives, never expecting to be caught in a loophole by Zhan Beijue today.
If what she said was true, Mr. Gao would be forever in his grasp.
After a moment of silence, Madam Gao sighed.
"What do you want? How about we make an exchange?"
"What exchange?"
"I'll give you everything I just mentioned, and you'll return the person to me."
Zhan Beijue scoffed, "Do you take me for a three-year-old? Pack it up and give it back to me? Since you've already had someone meticulously investigate, you know the Zhan Corporation inside out. Who can guarantee you won't turn back on your word later?"
"Besides, you are so sinister and venomous, can your words be trusted?"
"Then what do you want?"
"Let Tang Nannan out. I want her to be declared innocent. By tomorrow morning at seven at the latest. If I don't see her at the door, you can expect Mr. Gao and you to be sent back to your hometown."
Madam Gao was once again stumped by him.
"I promise you. Then when will you have him back?"
"As I said, tomorrow morning at seven, we'll exchange."
"No. This long night, who knows what you might do?"
"Since you're so eager, then let's exchange now. You let Tang Nannan out now."
Madam Gao couldn't personally orchestrate anything. She could only quietly fan the flames from behind the scenes.
It was late at night, and the woman named Ma wasn't around. How could she get Tang Nannan out by herself?
"You know perfectly well that it's not possible now..."
"Then stop the nonsense. See you tomorrow morning."
Zhan Beijue hung up the phone, turned off Mr. Gao's phone, and went home.
At seven o'clock the next morning, Ah Zhong called and picked up Tang Nannan at the door.
Zhan Beijue turned on Mr. Gao's phone, and Madam Gao immediately called.
"I've released the person as you requested, where is my person?"
"In an hour, he'll be safely delivered to your home. Don't worry. He's just a middle-aged man. Besides you cherishing him, no one else cares."
"Zhan Beijue, no matter what you did last night, be restrained. Otherwise, if you truly anger me, it'll be a case of mutual destruction."
Zhan Beijue knew that this woman was calculating and resourceful. She had lain low for twenty to thirty years, all to deal with him, so her determination could not be underestimated.
Although he had some trump cards in hand now, he couldn't completely suppress her yet, nor could he afford to provoke her.
"So," Zhan Beijue said.