The female secretary, who was driving, glanced at Xing Zhicheng and noticed the gloom between his brows in the rearview mirror, feeling somewhat conflicted.

They already knew what happened on the plane.

The bodyguards from Orion Security Company who were injured on the plane went to the hospital first, escorted by their captain, instead of going to the Xing family with the convoy.

Therefore, the female secretary knew how much of a blow this was to Xing Zhicheng. The words she had prepared were on the tip of her tongue, but she swallowed them back down.

It's better to avoid trouble, and Mr. Xing is in a bad mood anyway, so I'd better not say anything...

The secretary tried to drive more smoothly and subconsciously slowed down, hoping to help the frustrated Xing Zhicheng recover.

"Your name is Zhuo Lu?"

Suddenly, Xing Zhicheng spoke calmly.

"Yes... Mr. Xing actually remembers my name?"

The secretary was somewhat flattered. For a big shot like Xing Zhicheng to remember the name of a nobody like him was undoubtedly a great honor for her.

"If I can't even remember the names of the outstanding talents with two master's degrees from MIT, it would seem a bit too arrogant of me."

Xing Zhicheng smiled faintly, then paused for a moment and said, "Say what you want to say. Don't worry about this failure. I'm not the kind of young person who will be discouraged by a little setback."

Although only a little over an hour has passed since the Tears of Atlantis were stolen right before his eyes, that time has been enough for Xing Zhicheng to have sorted out his bad mood.

When they meet again, Xing Zhicheng is confident that he will not be affected by this defeat and will face Cao Ying in the most ruthless way.

"Mr. Xing is indeed a man destined for great things."

A glint of admiration flashed in the eyes of the secretary named Zhuo Lu, and she exclaimed sincerely.

Failure is not terrible. Those who can quickly emerge from the shadow of failure are all destined for great things.

The principle is simple, but in all these years, Zhuo Lu has only seen one person, Xing Zhicheng, who can truly put it into practice.

"It's like this... Since a thief stole the sapphire, why didn't Mr. Xing call the police directly? He could have explained everything during the media interview just now."

"The reason that thief was able to escape is because our resources are limited and we can't blockade the entire Jiang City. But with the help of the police and the media... and with the Xing family providing funds and issuing an arrest warrant, finding the thief shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

Zhuo Lu mustered up her courage and spoke her mind.

These words had been on Zhuo Lu's mind for a long time, and she had been wanting to say them ever since.

Why does Mr. Xing's attitude clearly indicate that he doesn't intend to pursue the matter further?

That's a one-of-a-kind sapphire, bigger than an adult man's palm. It might not be the last of its kind, but it's certainly unprecedented.

Such a valuable item is priceless, isn't it?

Even the Xing family couldn't ignore the loss of the sapphire; they would definitely be heartbroken.

If that's the case, why not investigate further?

Upon hearing this, Xing Zhicheng suddenly smiled. Unlike his previous forced smile, this time the smile came from the heart.

"...What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"

Zhuo Lu was completely confused.

"You have the ability to think critically when you encounter problems, which is very good. For a young person who has just graduated, you are already ahead of many of your peers."

"But you've forgotten one thing, which is... you can't look at the struggles between powerful families from the perspective of an ordinary person. If I were just a worldly businessman, then of course I could use the method you mentioned to call the police and recover the losses, but unfortunately, I am not."

"Among powerful families, the most taboo thing is to involve the police. This is one of the biggest taboos. Anyone who dares to break this taboo will end up in a miserable state. If they suffer a loss, they will retaliate in the way of powerful families and forcibly bring in third-party forces... It is easy to cause more trouble."

"You think I don't want to get back the 'Tears of Atlantis'? The problem is, even if we use the police, we still can't get it back. We don't have any evidence."

Xing Zhicheng sighed deeply, clearly feeling helpless about the situation.

There were too many celebrities on the Xing family's private jet. In order to ensure privacy and to keep track of the specific circumstances of the auction, Xing Zhicheng did not arrange any monitoring facilities.

In other words, the Xing family had no choice but to swallow this bitter pill.

Even if you don't want to eat, you have to.

"So that's how it is..."

This was Zhuo Lu's first encounter with the rules at the aristocratic family level, and she was surprised to find that these rules seemed far too unfamiliar compared to what she knew.

Even though we all live on the same blue planet, Zhuo Lu always felt that, setting aside material things, at least in terms of social rules, everyone should be the same.

After hearing Xing Zhicheng's explanation, Zhuo Lu felt for the first time that this once familiar world had suddenly become somewhat strange.

"When I have time, I'll show you around more and take you to a few banquets. Don't worry too much. You're a newcomer to this completely new field, so it's normal to feel unfamiliar. But joining my Xing family will be the best decision you've ever made."

Having spent so many years navigating the world of martial arts, and having received elite education from the Xing family, Xing Zhicheng could see the confusion in Zhuo Lu's heart at a glance, and immediately comforted her.

"Okay...okay!"

Zhuo Lu was overjoyed and quickly nodded in agreement.

Xing Zhicheng is the person in charge of this Jiang City plan, in other words, the biggest boss. Being able to be taken under the wing of such a big shot is undoubtedly a top-notch job for a recent college graduate.

"Hmm... By the way, let's continue to entrust the Xing family's security work in Jiang City to Hunter Security Company. As for the theft of [Tears of Atlantis], hmm... let them pay a few million in compensation, and then use that money to cover the loss of the lost goods. That's all."

Xing Zhicheng let out a long sigh, and after giving his instructions, he leaned back in his leather seat and slowly closed his eyes.

"OK."

Zhuo Lu kept the instructions in mind and planned to make arrangements once they arrived at their destination.

Xing Zhicheng's actions undoubtedly saved Hunter Security Company. Although the claim of several million is not a small amount, compared to the value of the "Tears of Atlantis," this sum is insignificant...

That's already very kind.

If things get serious, Hunter Security will only go bankrupt.

Xing Zhicheng clasped his hands together on his lower abdomen, and his weary thoughts gradually drifted into sleep. For no reason, the scene of the bodyguard captain risking his life to protect him when the cargo door opened suddenly appeared in his mind.

"Consider it... repaying the debt of saving your life."