Chang Qingchuan instantly transformed into a shy young man and said, "Yes, I sent flowers and added a crystal necklace. It wasn't a very expensive one, but Huo Jin was very happy to receive both the flowers and the necklace."
Gu Susu felt he had finally started to understand. "It's not always about expensive gifts for girls; it's the thought that counts. That's good, you even thought to add a necklace."
Chang Qingchuan blushed at her praise and said, "The florist owner taught me when I was buying the flowers. She told me to hang a necklace on the flowers for a different kind of surprise."
Gu Susu nodded and said, "You are teachable."
Chang Qingchuan's face turned red. He asked, "Did you need me for something?"
Gu Susu then remembered the leave request. "I'd like to take a day off tomorrow, is that okay?"
"Are you feeling unwell again?"
"Yes, I need to go back to the hospital for a follow-up appointment. The doctor scheduled it when I was last there."
"Go for your check-up with peace of mind," Chang Qingchuan agreed. "There's nothing major happening in the design department recently, so you don't need to worry."
"Thank you. Then you carry on, I'll go out and fill out a leave request form." With that, she left Chang Qingchuan's office.
As soon as she sat back down at her desk, her phone rang. It was an unfamiliar landline number.
"Hello."
"Director Gu, it's me. I'm fine now. Yi Mei told the police it was a misunderstanding and they're not pressing charges anymore," Guo Mei said excitedly.
Gu Susu felt it was too sudden. She had been worried about Guo Mei's situation for the past few days. Because she couldn't help Guo Mei, she hadn't dared to ask the lawyer about the current status, fearing bad news.
"That's great! Where are you now? Have you been released from the detention center?"
Guo Mei's voice was full of gratitude. "I'm already home. My mom told me you bought a lot of things to visit us. Thank you."
"It's nothing. If you hadn't helped me check those invoices, you wouldn't have gotten into this situation," Gu Susu felt like she was dreaming. "I'm relieved you're okay."
After her call with Guo Mei, she immediately thought that Qin Tianyi must have intervened and spoken to Yi Mei Company, getting them to release Guo Mei.
But he had left in a rage a few days ago and wouldn't compromise with Yi Mei Company. What method did he use?
...
Qin Tianyi also just received the news in his office that Guo Mei had been released and was fine.
Meanwhile, Yi Mei Company had suddenly been acquired by an international venture capital group. Mr. Zhang of Yi Mei had taken the money and was in the process of immigrating, planning to take his entire family abroad.
He was also very surprised. The venture capital group had already contacted Xiao Anjing, stating they would continue the contract with Yi Mei and strictly adhere to its terms.
"What foreign group would be interested in a small company like Yi Mei?" Xiao Anjing sat in Qin Tianyi's office, completely baffled.
Qin Tianyi, with one hand supporting his chin, asked, "Did you send out all the evidence and materials of Mr. Zhang's dirty dealings?"
"They've been sent," Xiao Anjing said worriedly. "But by the time the commercial crimes unit receives the evidence and starts an investigation, it might be too late to arrest him. Mr. Zhang's family would have already immigrated abroad."
Qin Tianyi's calm demeanor hid a terrifying anger. "I didn't expect this old fox to have this trick up his sleeve."
"But why would he let Guo Mei go after selling his company? What does this have to do with Guo Mei's case? Even if he had already arranged the acquisition with the foreign group, he could still have sent Guo Mei to jail." Xiao Anjing couldn't understand this either.
"You mean he never expected his company to be acquired, and it was also sudden for him. And the foreign group acquiring their company made him release Guo Mei?"
Xiao Anjing nodded. "If that's the case, it makes sense."
"Does Zhang Gaoyuan or Guo Mei have any relatives or friends with the capability to help them?" Qin Tianyi asked.
Xiao Anjing shrugged. "I checked. They don't have any relatives or friends who are part of large foreign groups."
Qin Tianyi said thoughtfully, "This is too strange."
Xiao Anjing couldn't come up with an answer either. "Perhaps it's a coincidence. Guo Mei is too lucky. Someone was faster than us and got her out."
Just then, Qin Tianyi's phone rang. He saw it was Gu Susu calling and stared at the screen without answering immediately.
Seeing his expression, Xiao Anjing wisely found an excuse and left his office.
Qin Tianyi let Gu Susu's call ring for almost a minute before swiping the green call button on his phone. "What is it? Speak."
"That... that..." Gu Susu had finally mustered the courage to call him, but hearing his stiff and cold tone, she didn't know what to say.
"What do you want to say?"
Gu Susu's prepared words were choked back. She could only get straight to the point and said briefly, "Thank you for Guo Mei's matter."
"Her matter has nothing to do with me," Qin Tianyi asked coldly. "Did you not ask someone else to get her released?"
His words made Gu Susu feel bewildered. "What do you mean? Besides you, I haven't asked anyone."
"Believe it or not, I have other things to do." Gu Susu quickly hung up. Did this matter truly have nothing to do with Qin Tianyi? Did the people at Yi Mei Company suddenly have a change of heart?
She was also confused, but no matter what, it was good that Guo Mei was safe.
Qin Tianyi heard the short beeping sound from the phone. This woman dared to hang up on him first, and she had never taken him seriously!
Gu Susu looked at the design drafts on her computer, thinking that Guo Mei's issue was resolved. Tomorrow, she would go to the hospital for the surgery she needed, and then she would have nothing to worry about. However, the thought of tomorrow's surgery still caused a dull ache in her heart.
She didn't know what was happening to her. Was she still attached to the child in her womb, or did she feel she had wronged someone? She couldn't explain it.
...
In the afternoon, Gu Susu was working hard on her design drafts, trying to catch up on the progress lost due to her previous leave. However, for some reason, she felt unwell, a bit cold, and lacked energy.
She persisted in forcing herself to concentrate on drawing on the computer.
Near the end of the workday, Zhuang Ying brought her her designed drawings to get her opinion. Seeing that her complexion wasn't good, she asked with concern, "Sister Susu, are you alright? Your face is so pale. Are you feeling unwell? Do you want me to take you home?"
Gu Susu shook her head, took her design draft, and examined it carefully. "I'm fine, just a bit weak. It's nothing."
After reviewing them, she offered Zhuang Ying some revision suggestions. Zhuang Ying found them very helpful and even offered to treat her to a meal.
Just then, her phone rang. It was Xiao Mei calling, her voice anxious. "Miss Gu, I was picking up the young master from school... the young master was kidnapped on the way?"
"What?" Gu Susu suddenly stood up. Who would kidnap Little Star? Could it be Qin Tianyi playing a trick to scare her?
Seeing her suddenly stand up, Zhuang Ying quickly asked, "Sister Susu, what's wrong?"