Late is Not Late

Ji Wan thought Zhou Zechuan was a light in her life. She willingly hid her brilliance and entered into a secret marriage with him for two years, content to be his kept woman. However, she didn'...

Chapter 303 Founded

Chapter 303 Founded

"Tell me about it."

"One is Beifeng Group's comprehensive urban development project, and the other is Hengxin Group's high-tech industrial park." Cheng Wen said, handing Ji Wan two documents.

"Beifeng Group is."

"Chi Wenyan's company." Cheng Wen added in a low voice, "It's a subsidiary of the Chi family."

Ji Wan flipped through the information, his eyes flickering.

She had learned about Beifeng Group, the most powerful branch of the Chi family, and it was also founded by Chi Wenyan.

Another document about Hengxin Group shows that it is an emerging high-tech enterprise with an unknown background but rapid development.

"I choose Hengxin Group." Ji Wan closed the information and said without hesitation.

Cheng Wen was a little surprised. "Are you sure? Beifeng's project is more stable. Besides, Mr. Chi's attitude is obviously very friendly."

Ji Wan shook his head. "That's why I can't choose Beifeng."

She didn't want to owe Chi Wenyan any favors, and she didn't want Chi Lin to misunderstand anything.

"Okay, I'll report to Manager Liu right away." Cheng Wen turned and left.

Not long after, Xia Guoguo came running over excitedly, "Sister Wan, have you heard? Mr. Zhang is in jail. It's really gratifying."

Ji Wan smiled slightly, "I heard about it."

"By the way, who was the person who saved us?" Xia Guoguo asked curiously, "I was so scared last night that I didn't even see his face clearly."

"A passerby." Ji Wan answered briefly.

She didn't want to reveal the other party's identity, nor did she want them to know too much about the inside story.

Xia Guoguo leaned closer and whispered, "By the way, there's an emergency meeting today. It seems to be about Mr. Zhang."

Ji Wan raised an eyebrow, "Really?"

The atmosphere in the top-floor conference room of the Chi Group was solemn.

Chi Lin's face turned pale, and he slammed the table and roared, "Can anyone tell me why Zhang Hao was arrested? Why would someone report him anonymously?"

Ning Weiwei sat aside, her expression equally grim. "The worst part is, not only didn't Zhang Hao give Ji Wan a hard time, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Now, her bravery is being talked about throughout the company."

Liu Zixin lowered his head and didn't dare to answer.

"Liu Zixin, how do you explain this matter?" Chi Lin asked coldly.

Liu Zixin wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Boss Chi, this is indeed unexpected. I only know that Ji Wan and Xia Guoguo returned safely, and Boss Zhang was arrested the next day."

"Have you found out who reported it?"

"It was reported anonymously, providing a large amount of evidence of Mr. Zhang's crimes, including audio recordings of him evading taxes, bribing, and sexually harassing multiple women."

Chi Lin stood up, walked to the window, and looked down at the city view. "Interesting."

Ning Weiwei walked up to him and whispered, "She's harder to deal with than we thought."

Chi Lin sneered, "Then don't play tricks. If you want Ji Wan to give up, you have to use some ruthless tactics."

"What are you going to do?"

"Didn't she choose the Hengxin Group's project?" Chi Lin turned around, his eyes cold. "Okay, let her go. Hengxin Group is backed by the Jiang family, and they can take care of her."

Ning Weiwei asked doubtfully, "The Jiang family? Don't they have a feud with the Ji family?"

"That's right." Chi Lin sneered, "Ji Wan's father hurt Mr. Jiang terribly back then. Now that they know who Ji Wan is, won't they eat her alive?"

Ning Weiwei suddenly realized, "You had planned this long ago?"

Chi Lin remained noncommittal, "I'm just going with the flow."

Outside the meeting room, a cleaner pushed a mop past with a twinkle in his eyes.

When Ji Wan returned to the company, she found that everyone was discussing the arrest of Mr. Zhang. Many people looked at her with admiration.

"Ji Wan is really courageous."

"I heard that she beat Mr. Zhang until his head was bleeding."

"Mr. Zhang's arrest might be related to her."

Whispers were circulating in the office area, but Ji Wan pretended not to hear and concentrated on the work at hand.

She knew very well that Chi Lin would not give up. Since Mr. Zhang's plan had failed, he would definitely have a new trick.

Ji Wan had carefully considered her decision to choose the Hengxin Group project. She had researched the project and knew it was challenging, but it would be a good opportunity to demonstrate her abilities.

At the end of the working day, Chi Lin appeared at the entrance of the business department, causing a commotion.

"It's Mr. Chi."

"He rarely comes to this floor."

"Could it be about Mr. Zhang's matter?"

Ji Wan looked up and met Chi Lin's gaze. Chi Lin walked slowly to her workstation with a half-smile on his face.

"Mr. Ji, I heard that your trip to Nanjing went smoothly." Chi Lin's voice was not loud, but everyone around him could hear it clearly.

Ji Wan stood up calmly and said, "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Chi. Guoguo and I are back safely."

"Did you choose Hengxin's project?" Chi Lin raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Yes, I'm more interested in high-tech industries." Ji Wan said calmly.

Chi Lin smiled meaningfully and said, "I hope Mr. Ji won't regret it." Then he turned and left, leaving behind a room full of puzzled looks.

Ji Wan looked at Chi Lin's back, alarm bells ringing in his heart. Perhaps there was something else behind Hengxin Group.

As soon as he returned to the apartment, Ji Wan's phone rang.

"Wanwan, I heard that you encountered trouble when you were on a business trip to Nanjing?" Shang Yunmin's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone.

Ji Wan was stunned, "How did you know?"

"Wen Yan told me that he saved you." Shang Yunmin's voice was filled with concern. "The child was injured and is now recovering in Tan Garden. Do you want to go see him?"

"Injured?" Ji Wan frowned. "Is it serious?"

"I heard he was badly injured, but the child never cried out in pain." Shang Yunmin sighed, "He saved you. Go see him as a way of expressing your gratitude."

Ji Wan thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, I'll go see him tomorrow."

After hanging up the phone, Ji Wan looked at the phone suspiciously. Chi Wenyan was injured? Why didn't she see it last night? And how did Shang Yunmin know about Nanjing so quickly?

With doubts, Ji Wan prepared some supplements and fruits early the next morning and went to Tan Garden on the outskirts of the city alone.

Tanyuan is a villa of the Chi family. It is said to have a beautiful environment, but few outsiders can enter.

The taxi stopped outside the gate of Tanyuan. Ji Wan paid the fare and walked towards the imposing iron gate.

The security guard at the door saw her and asked with some confusion, "Miss, do you have an appointment?"

"I came to see Chi Wenyan. Aunt Shang Yunmin asked me to come." Ji Wan explained.

The security guard checked the list and nodded, "Miss Ji, right? You can go in. Just walk straight along the main road and you will reach the main house."

After expressing his gratitude, Ji Wan walked into Tan Garden, where a beautiful scene immediately unfolded before his eyes.

The garden is full of towering ancient trees and lush flowers and trees. A stone road winds forward, and no one knows where it leads to.

After walking for about ten minutes, Ji Wan saw a Chinese-style villa hidden among the trees in the distance.