Gu Qichen's eyes held a doting smile as he took Qin He's hand and examined it.
Qin He lowered her gaze. "But Song Nuan is back, and that's the more troublesome part. We've dealt with Zhang Caiyu this time, but Song Nuan—"
Although she had deliberately guided Zhang Caiyu to admit that Fang Yaozu had helped her evade legal punishment, with Fang Yaozu's methods, he could easily make Zhang Caiyu change her story.
Without concrete evidence, things would become complicated.
Qin He leaned back in her chair and massaged her temples. "Gu Qichen, when Song Nuan escaped, when exactly did she meet Fang Yaozu?"
Gu Qichen ruffled her hair. "I don't know, but don't worry, I will make her and Fang Yaozu pay for this."
The car drove smoothly.
At five-thirty in the afternoon, the banquet concluded.
In Fang Yaozu's car, Zhang Caiyu, with a swollen face, sat in the passenger seat.
In the back, Song Nuan and Fang Yaozu sat side by side. The atmosphere in the car was somber.
Fang Yaozu frowned, looking at Zhang Caiyu in the front seat. "What was it that you had to go to my house to discuss? Couldn't you have said it in the hall just now?"
Zhang Caiyu trembled and clenched her hands.
This was her only patron now. If she told Fang Yaozu that she had accidentally exposed his rescue of her, Fang Yaozu would abandon her immediately!
If she went to Fang's house, even if she knelt on the ground, no one would see her, and she wouldn't have to worry about eavesdroppers!
Song Nuan sat beside Fang Yaozu and softly comforted him, "It's okay, darling, don't be angry. Look at Caiyu's face, it's so swollen. Miss Qin must have bullied her."
Fang Yaozu sneered. "I used to think this Qin He had some skill and was quite cunning. I didn't expect her to be so impatient that she actually resorted to violence."
Song Nuan's eyes flickered. She had a hunch that things were not that simple.
That bitch Qin He had caused her to stumble countless times. If she hadn't met this old pervert Fang Yaozu, she might never have been able to get back on her feet.
No, she was already unable to get back up.
She was destined to be tied to this old pervert who had given her breast and butt implants!
The car drove back to the Fang residence. Zhang Caiyu followed Fang Yaozu and Song Nuan into the living room.
After dismissing all the servants, Fang Yaozu sat lazily on the sofa, with one arm around Song Nuan.
"What is it? Speak," he said impatiently to Zhang Caiyu.
Zhang Caiyu stood opposite Fang Yaozu, gritting her teeth.
If she spoke, she would face Fang Yaozu's wrath.
But if she didn't, it would be even worse when Fang Yaozu found out himself!
There wasn't much time left!
Zhang Caiyu gritted her teeth and knelt directly in front of Fang Yaozu.
Fang Yaozu was startled. "What are you doing? Xiao Ya, help her up."
Song Nuan stood up and tried to persuade Zhang Caiyu. "Caiyu, just tell us what's wrong. Our Fang Corporation and your Caifang can be considered partners, why go through this?"
Partners, what a nice way to put it.
But Zhang Caiyu was somewhat emboldened by the comfort. She didn't get up and remained kneeling before Fang Yaozu.
Gritting her teeth, she said, "Mr. Fang, at the banquet today, Qin He, that bitch, found me and said she wanted to settle the matter of plagiarism privately—"
Song Nuan, standing nearby, frowned. Something was wrong.
Zhang Caiyu spoke bit by bit. When Fang Yaozu heard that Zhang Caiyu had scolded Qin He and had been trapped by Qin He, his anger became uncontrollable.
"Idiot, you absolute idiot! How have you managed to stay in the business world this long with that brain of yours? Some things are meant to be swallowed forever. Your momentary satisfaction will only lead to your own ruin!"
Zhang Caiyu wrung her hands, and Song Nuan's face turned cold.
Her thoughts were the same as Fang Yaozu's. Zhang Caiyu, this fool, had such a good opportunity. Qin He had no evidence.
At most, the new product launch would be halted!
If it was halted, it would imply Qin He was guilty, and they could create a buzz online.
If it wasn't halted, they could sue.
Such a great opportunity!
Song Nuan dug her nails into her palm and glared fiercely at Zhang Caiyu.
Zhang Caiyu didn't notice Song Nuan's gaze. She spoke with great difficulty, "I... I also let slip one more thing—"
"What?" Fang Yaozu asked impatiently. But after a long silence without Zhang Caiyu's reply, seeing her pained and fearful expression, an ominous feeling surged into his heart.
He immediately thought of that matter.
"What is it?!" Fang Yaozu's entire face changed. He stared at Zhang Caiyu with a ferocious expression, as if he were going to kill someone.
"It's... it's the matter of you saving me. It was Qin He, she deliberately tricked me into talking— Ah!"
Fang Yaozu lifted his foot and stomped heavily on Zhang Caiyu's chest.
With all his anger and strength, Zhang Caiyu was kicked so hard she almost passed out.
Song Nuan, who had been supporting Zhang Caiyu, was also knocked to the ground.
"Mr. Fang—"
Fang Yaozu stopped listening. He grabbed the objects on the table and hurled them at Zhang Caiyu.
"You useless piece of trash, why aren't you dead yet? If you want to die, don't drag me down with you! Fuck you!"
After throwing things, Fang Yaozu was still not appeased. He rushed to the side and picked up a golf club.
Zhang Caiyu despairingly covered her head. "Mr. Fang, Mr. Fang, I was wrong! I'm sorry!"
Song Nuan retreated and coldly watched Zhang Caiyu writhing on the ground.
Zhang Caiyu had the opportunity to leave when the incident occurred today, but she didn't.
She would rather be beaten to death than lose the valuable connection to Fang Yaozu.
Song Nuan pursed her lips. What was lost was lost. Although Zhang Caiyu had ruined such a great opportunity, which was hateful!
But Zhang Caiyu also hated Qin He, and that was enough!
Song Nuan forced herself to stop thinking about Zhang Caiyu's stupidity for the moment and turned to look at Fang Yaozu, stepping forward to intervene.
"Darling, don't be angry. Caiyu didn't do it on purpose—"
Song Nuan's voice was gentle and soft.
Fang Yaozu turned and slapped her directly across the face!
Song Nuan fell onto the sofa, covering her face and looking at Fang Yaozu in disbelief.
Fang Yaozu pointed at her with his finger. "Damn it, I'm doing this to help you! You came up with the plan, and I provided the money. And you found such an idiot! Are you trying to get me killed?!"
Song Nuan's back grew cold. Although Fang Yaozu was too wild and rough in bed, he was usually gentle with her in daily life, indulging her.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have stayed with this old pervert. But ever since they got married, he had begun to reveal his true colors.
And today, he had even resorted to violence!
Song Nuan looked at Fang Yaozu's bloodshot eyes. The aging Fang Yaozu let out rough, angry breaths from his throat, wheezing with phlegm due to his long-term smoking and pharyngitis.
"I'm sorry, darling," Song Nuan said, digging her nails into her palm.
Fang Yaozu was not easily appeased. "Damn it, Gu Qichen and Qin He have such a huge leverage over me!"
Song Nuan forced herself to speak. "Darling, it's just Caiyu talking nonsense. If they don't have evidence, they can't do anything."
Fang Yaozu roared angrily, "Isn't my reputation worthless? This stupid bitch is ruining my reputation!"
Zhang Caiyu, lying on the ground, was bruised and battered, her chest in pain. She dared not move.