Wang Peng received a call from Zhuang Hua.

"Brother Peng, you guessed right. Wang Cheng didn't want my bankbook, and he even wants me to stay by his side," Zhuang Hua said excitedly.

"You wait at home, I'll have Du Lei pick you up," Wang Peng said.

"Okay, I know what to do." Zhuang Hua hung up the phone and looked at Li Mengjiao. "Zhuang Hua is meeting with me. Are you going?"

Li Mengjiao nodded, immediately sat up in bed, and changed into casual clothes.

The two went downstairs, and Wang Peng drove to the Xinglan Hotel, arriving at his private suite on the fifth floor. This was the most luxurious room in the Xinglan Hotel.

A short while later, there was a knock on the door. Wang Peng went to the door and looked out through the peephole, where he saw Du Lei and Zhuang Hua, who was wearing a hat and a mask.

He opened the door and let them both in, casually asking, "Brother Lei, is it safe?"

Du Lei nodded: "Don't worry, it's absolutely safe."

Wang Peng was relieved and invited the two of them to sit on the sofa. Du Lei greeted Li Mengjiao hurriedly when he saw her.

When Zhuang Hua saw Li Mengjiao, she quickly lowered her head, her face so beautiful that she dared not look directly at her.

Du Lei said, "Brother Peng, sister-in-law, Xiao Zhuang has become Wang Cheng's bodyguard and driver. Has he gained his trust?"

Wang Cheng was also a thoughtful person. Wang Peng frowned slightly and said, "I'm not quite sure. What do you guys think?"

The three began to think. Du Lei whispered, "Brother Peng, I think it's 90% likely. After all, Xiao Zhuang saved Wang Cheng's life."

Li Mengjiao shook her head and said with a smile, "Brother Lei, we've been classmates with Wang Cheng for three years, don't you know him well?"

Du Lei frowned in thought. "Wang Cheng is naturally suspicious and probably won't completely trust Zhuang Hua. He will test him."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Peng and the other two looked at Zhuang Hua, their eyes filled with worry.

Zhuang Hua felt a chill run down his spine and hurriedly asked, "How...how will he test me?"

This sentence made Wang Peng and the other two frown. After a moment, Wang Peng said, "They should arrest you and torture you."

Zhuang Hua's eyes widened immediately, and he began to have second thoughts. He had been deceived by a pyramid scheme before and suffered inhuman torture; the experience was too unbearable.

Li Meng said softly, "Don't be afraid. He won't use violence; he'll probably use gentler methods. Do you...can you swim?"

"Yes!" Zhuang Hua nodded. "I don't know much, and I'm not a very good swimmer."

Wang Peng recalled drowning, which involves pushing a person's head into a basin of water and causing them to suffocate. That feeling is extremely unpleasant.

At the same time, this waterboarding method does not cause external injuries. He asked Li Mengjiao, "You mean drowning?"

Li Mengjiao nodded: "Wang Cheng has a criminal record. He used this method to torture Hu Qing back then, didn't you know?"

Wang Peng was taken aback, then shook his head. Hu Qing hadn't told him any of this.

“I’m not afraid!” Zhuang Hua said. “I’ve been in a pyramid scheme before and suffered like that.”

He took out his bankbook from his pocket and placed it on the coffee table: "Brother Peng, please give this money to my brother."

Wang Peng nodded. His younger brother was studying in England, and Li Mengjiao had arranged his school and accommodation.

He patted Zhuang Hua on the shoulder and asked Du Lei to take him home. Just then, his phone rang; it was Hu Mingyue calling.

Hu Mingyue said, "Brother, I have received definite information that the taxi driver who hit and killed Zhao Laixi is named Qian Erming, and he is preparing to sell his taxi."

Wang Peng smiled coldly and said, "He's trying to run away. You should arrange for someone to keep a close watch on him, but don't alert him."

“I know.” Hu Mingyue’s voice suddenly softened. “Brother, where are you and Sister-in-law Mengjiao? I’m home alone… I’m a little scared.”

"We're at Xinglan Hotel. You should stay at Aunt Hu's house for a few days." Wang Peng hung up the phone before she could say anything.

Li Mengjiao knew it was Hu Mingyue calling, and said softly, "That little girl still hasn't given up on you, why don't you... take her in?"

"Collect my ass, do you think I'm a stud?" Wang Peng glanced at his watch and said with a smile, "It's getting late, go to sleep."

Li Mengjiao rolled her eyes at him and said with a smile, "Brother, if neither Mingzhu nor I can keep you company, how will you take care of your physical needs?"

"Hey, don't be so lewd." Wang Peng reached out and tapped her forehead. "I'm not the kind of person who can't live without women."

"Ouch, that hurts!" Li Mengjiao chuckled, hugging his arm. "Let's go to sleep."

That night, the two slept in each other's arms, and Wang Peng slept soundly. He slept until 11 a.m., when he was woken up by a phone call from Hu Yong of the district committee.

Hu Yong smiled and said, "Mr. Wang, ask Mr. Li if he has time this afternoon?"

When Wang Peng saw Li Mengjiao waving her hand, he replied, "She hasn't gotten up yet. Is there something you need?"

"It's like this..." Hu Yong laughed on the phone, "We've prepared several suitable venues for the opening ceremony and would like to invite Mr. Li to take a look."

Li Mengjiao waved her hand again. Wang Peng understood what she meant and said, "Director Hu, when she wakes up, I'll have her call you back?"

"Okay!" Hu Yong said eagerly, "Xiao Peng, please be sure to convey my message. The district will show the utmost sincerity and policy this time, and will definitely not let President Li down."

Wang Peng nodded: "Don't worry, I will definitely pass on the message."

After a few more words, Wang Peng hung up the phone. Li Mengjiao said haughtily, "Want me to invest? It's not that easy."

Wang Peng didn't know anything about James Bond, and he didn't want to interfere in his business matters, so he said, "Okay, you handle it yourself."

Li Mengjiao hugged his neck and said softly, "Don't worry. Investments can't be finalized in a short time; they require long-term and persistent negotiations."

Just then, someone knocked on the door, followed by a voice: "Brother Peng, it's me, Feng Daliang."

Feng Daliang, the owner of Xinglan Hotel, was a close friend of Wang Peng despite their age difference. He went to open the door and saw Feng Daliang and three waiters standing at the entrance.

"Brother Peng, sister-in-law, this is a special lunch I've prepared for you." Feng Daliang clapped his hands, and three waiters carried trays into the room.

Half-foot-long lobsters, fist-sized crabs... Four large platters of seafood were placed on the coffee table, priced at over 800 yuan.

Wang Peng pointed at the four large pieces of seafood and stared directly at Feng Daliang: "Old Feng, let's not beat around the bush, what do you mean by this?"

Li Mengjiao laughed and said, "Old Feng, I do love seafood. But what does 'no reward without merit' really mean?"

Feng Daliang smiled and waved his hand: "Sister-in-law, Brother Wang and I are best buddies. It's rare for you to come back to China, so I'll treat you to some seafood. What's wrong?"

"Hehe, then thank you, Brother Feng," Li Mengjiao said with a smile.

"Don't be so polite with me. Sister-in-law, just let me know if you need anything." Feng Daliang laughed and left with the waiter.

Wang Peng thought for a moment and asked, "Mengjiao, is this Hu Yong's way of showing his sincerity?"

Li Mengjiao chuckled and handed him a pair of chopsticks: "Never mind that, eat up."