Zong Ze slowly opened his eyes, his face pale, his hands bandaged.
"Take the things from the trunk, let's go up."
Zhang Suqin helped Zong Ze out of the car and said, "Why are you in such a hurry to give gifts and thank people instead of resting for a couple of days?"
"There are too many people here, we'll talk about it upstairs."
Security Bureau soldiers escorted them, their guns ready to fire.
The Chairman's Office.
—Knock, knock, knock.
"Xu Jing, are you going to keep this up?"
Hearing the knock, Su Yang thought Xu Jing was here to report another incident.
"Does this kid treat us like servants?"
Su Yang looked towards the door and saw Zong Ze and Zhang Suqin had arrived.
"Why is Director Zong here?"
Zong Ze didn't stand on ceremony, casually sitting in the main seat and making tea.
After the soldiers put down the gift boxes, Zong Ze said, "This small gift is for your subordinate."
Su Yang knew he was referring to Hei Zi.
At this moment, Zhang Suqin said, "I went to your antique shop, there weren't many genuine items."
Su Yang nodded, "Normal. The previous owner used the guise of antiques to sell fakes to customers. That's why I needed you."
Su Yang was brief and to the point.
If everything were real, what would he need her for?
Afterward, he briefly explained how he acquired Wan Bao Zhai and met Shi Wuzun.
This was to let Zong Ze know that he wasn't trying to use backdoors to get involved in politics.
Both Zong Ze and Zhang Suqin were surprised that Su Yang also understood appraisal.
The art of appraisal relied on inheritance, and many details were far more complex than what was written in books.
Zhang Suqin said, "When your shop is renovated, I'll come over to help."
"What are your terms?"
"I don't need anything, I have a place to stay."
Su Yang thought this wouldn't do; he had to spend some money.
Zong Ze opposite him hesitated, his gaze frequently drifting towards Zhang Suqin with affection.
This guy must be worried about Zhang Suqin's inconvenience traveling to the Siheyuan, as it was quite far from that small village.
With assassins having been there, it was normal for Zong Ze to be concerned about Zhang Suqin's safety.
Su Yang thought about how the sales department had gone to great lengths to please him these past few days, and it was time to repay them.
"Actually, it's not safe for a woman to live so far away."
Su Yang casually told Zhang Suqin about the tragic incidents at Century Company, essentially informing Zong Ze.
"You, the Director of the Security Bureau, don't just go after widows; hurry up and catch the killer for me."
"I'll have the housekeeper buy you a villa to stay in temporarily. From now on, you can peacefully help me manage the antique shop."
Su Yang didn't give Zhang Suqin a chance to refuse, and on the spot, he called Zhou Chengcheng to buy a nearby villa.
Zong Ze and Zhang Suqin were stunned.
They knew he was rich, but they didn't know he was so extravagant.
He was giving a villa to an employee he had just met and who hadn't even started working yet?
Zong Ze's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
Could this kid have also set his sights on his goddess Su Qin!
"Then thank you, Boss."
Zhang Suqin nodded helplessly, also feeling a bit apprehensive about Su Yang's words. "Director Zong, this is your job."
"Cough, I know."
—I'm not as rich as Su Yang, but I can still contribute!
"Kid, I will definitely help you thoroughly investigate the deaths of your company's employees as soon as possible."
"Then you'd better be quick. No one knows who the mastermind will target next."
"Two hours."
A cold glint flashed in Zong Ze's eyes.
In front of Zhang Suqin, he had to put on a brave face, even if it was difficult.
"By the way, where is your dark-skinned subordinate?"
"I don't know, why?"
Su Yang muttered to himself, wondering if this guy, like Shi Wuzun, wanted to recruit Jiang Hei.
"Cough, cough, this Director saw that Jiang Hei is very capable of fighting and enduring. Why not join our Security Bureau?"
"Coincidentally, your master said the same thing."
"Master also fancies Jiang Hei? Then what about Jiang Hei?"
"If Jiang Hei agreed, would he still be by my side?"
Su Yang directly shut him down.
Zong Ze awkwardly drank his tea.
It seemed this kid Su Yang had some substance.
As they drank tea and chatted, their relationship was no longer as stiff as before.
About an hour later.
People from the Security Bureau sent over documents. Through the "Tian Yan Cha" investigation and the cooperation of a large number of soldiers, they discovered that the cleaning lady at Century Company did not die accidentally but was deliberately targeted.
The security guard was also not injured due to a personal feud, but was threatened and dared not speak the truth.
As for the board members, Huang Li and his family were brutally murdered by an assassin organization.
"It's the people from the Sang Country's Izhik faction again?"
When Zong Ze learned that the organization was the same group that had tried to assassinate him, he became even more enraged.
"These damned crawling insects, this Director will uproot you all!"
After cursing, Zong Ze said,
"According to my bureau's investigation, these were all orchestrated by someone named Liu Tianxing."
—It was him after all.
—This second largest shareholder who parachuted into Century Company started causing chaos as soon as he arrived.
"Do you have any relevant information?"
"I have a few photos, take a look yourself."
Zong Ze handed over his phone. Su Yang saw Liu Tianxing, a fair-skinned young man in his late twenties.
In the photos, Liu Tianxing was holding a beautiful woman, sitting in a Rolls-Royce Phantom.
"Oh, and I heard he'll be attending a gathering at Songhai University tonight. You might be able to find him there."
Su Yang remembered the party Anna had mentioned.
He hadn't intended to go.
However, now, he decided to go and meet this Liu Tianxing.
"That's all for today. If you need anything, you can find me at the bureau."
Zong Ze was grateful to Su Yang, but his pride prevented him from showing it. He left his card and departed.
Finally, an appraiser was secured. They just needed to wait for Wan Bao Zhai to reopen to operate smoothly.
Thinking of the party, Su Yang sent a message to Jiang Hei, asking him to attend as well.
"Xu Jing, go and check if anyone in the company has had any dealings with Liu Tianxing."
"Yes, Director Su. Director Su, was that Director Zong just now?"
Xu Jing had heard of Zong Ze's reputation, his bad temper and stubbornness, and that he was difficult to get along with.
Looking at the gift box, Xu Jing was secretly shocked.
"Yes, what's so surprising?"
Su Yang left with a single sentence, carrying the gift box from Zong Ze.
Leaving Xu Jing gasping behind him!
"Hiss—Fortunately, I didn't act recklessly like Chen Xingwei last time, or I would be dead!"
He suddenly felt that Su Yang was more formidable than he had imagined.
...
Songhai Urban Village.
In a dilapidated building, Jiang Hei was helping his sister, Jiang Wanying, walk.
"Brother, is Director Su really as handsome as he is in the livestream?"
"Of course. He's my best friend and my boss. Your brother doesn't associate with nobodies."
Jiang Hei nodded. Su Yang was handsome and wealthy; this was common knowledge.
Jiang Wanying took a few steps and her feet began to ache. She reluctantly sat back in her wheelchair.
—Rumble, rumble.
Hearing the familiar roar of an engine, Jiang Hei knew Su Yang had arrived.
Jiang Hei pushed the wheelchair out and saw Su Yang carrying a large pile of things.
"Brother Yang, you're spending money recklessly again."
Su Yang put down the items and handed Jiang Hei a gift box.
"Director Zong gave it to you."
"What is it?"
Jiang Hei weighed the gift box; it felt at least twenty catties.
"I haven't opened it, you can see for yourself."