She was strong when she needed to be, and she knew when to show weakness. Zhao Jiequn felt that Xue Qiandai was more flexible and adaptable than a man's...
For example, right now, her face is even paler than usual. She's receiving an IV drip, but she doesn't look delicate at all. She looks so pitiful.
Zheng Fang shuddered, feeling a little uncomfortable. "Miss Xue, if you're available now, let's take a statement here."
Zhao Jiequn used some connections to get a special care ward, where Xue Qiandai and half a "caregiver" Zhao Jiequn were the only people in the room.
"Then, shall I excuse myself?" This probably involves some privacy, and although Zhao Jiequn was curious, he still chose to act in a very gentlemanly manner.
"No need, there's nothing I can't tell anyone."
Xue Qiandai was very open and honest, so open and honest that Zhao Jiequn was willing to believe that the other person's injury in the hospital was not caused by her at all.
When Zhao Jiequn heard Xue Qiandai propose the Top 100 VIP Clients Program, he praised her business acumen; when he heard that she had sent out thousands of promotional letters, he was impressed by her execution; when he heard that a client had finally called, he was happy that her efforts had been rewarded; when he heard that the scoundrel surnamed Gao intended to take advantage of her, he was filled with righteous indignation.
"Damn it, I haven't even gotten a number yet, and he..." Zhao Jiequn muttered, then suddenly covered his mouth, incredulous.
What is he saying?
Xue Qiandai stared at him blankly, and asked uncertainly, "You... say it again."
"N-nothing..." Zhao Jiequn was unaware that he had been caught red-handed, and an unnatural blush appeared on his face.
Zheng Fang smiled, wondering if this young master of the Zhao family had fallen for him.
As for Xue Qiandai's battle, it was only briefly mentioned.
She felt dizzy and unsteady on her feet, so she suspected that something had been put in the tea and instinctively defended herself.
The wound on my arm was inflicted by myself with the knife of my combat pen in order to stay conscious.
Unfortunately, the door to the private room was locked. The pen was in her friend's bag; after all, they usually come into contact with all sorts of people and needed to protect themselves.
What happened next was recounted by Zhao Jiequn.
Zheng Fang frowned upon hearing this.
“According to you, the tea was a hallucinogen administered by Gao Qiang. Oh, Manager Gao’s real name is Gao Qiang. But obviously, he drank more than you, which doesn’t make sense.” Zheng Fang continued, “Moreover, the club has admitted that the door to the private room malfunctioned, and the waiter accidentally locked it when closing it. They have severely punished the relevant service personnel and those responsible for maintenance.”
"Bullshit!" Zhao Jiequn slammed his hand on the table and cursed, "Such a high-class club would make such a basic mistake? I noticed something was wrong and sent someone to find the club manager, and they didn't show up for ten minutes. What's wrong with them?"
Xue Qiandai closed her eyes, feeling a cold sweat break out on her back. If the hallucinogen wasn't administered by someone surnamed Gao, then who was? What did the club's delayed response and shirking of responsibility mean? It was as if a pair of hands were pulling her into the abyss behind the scenes.
She reopened her eyes, regaining her composure. "Captain Zheng, I request to view the club's surveillance footage."
Zheng Fang rubbed the bridge of his nose and replied awkwardly, "To respect the privacy of our high-end clients, the club doesn't have surveillance cameras in the private rooms; the cameras only cover the public areas. This just confirms the club's claim that the waiter accidentally locked the door."
There's no way to verify it.
"How do you say the surname Gao?" Xue Qiandai asked.
“He’s seriously injured, he’s having his stomach pumped, and down there,” Zheng Fang awkwardly pointed to his lower body, “we’ll come back to collect evidence once he’s recovered a bit. Miss Xue, I’d like to remind you, have you made any enemies? Or is it your family…”
Xue Qiandai rubbed her temples, reviewing her life experiences; she didn't seem to harbor any deep-seated hatred. As for the Xue family, that was another story. "Captain Zheng, as far as I know, Huading Fund and the Xue Group have collaborated before."
“Yes, we will continue to investigate this lead.” Zheng Fang paused, a worried look on his face. “Gao Qiang has connections; his father is a director of Huading Fund. So we need to be prepared for the subsequent investigation and evidence collection.”
Xue Qiandai nodded.
In this vast capital city, who isn't someone with influence and connections?
The police left.
"Young Master Zhao, I can't thank you enough. Please send me your bank account details." Xue Qiandai said weakly, leaning against the pillows behind the bed, as if she had used up all her strength.
Zhao Jiequn pursed her lips. What a stubborn woman, so eager to sever ties? "Let's talk about it when you're better. I'll have to figure out how to get back at Miss Xue for owing me a favor later."
Xue Qiandai smiled, self-deprecatingly, "What use is a favor from a bankrupt heiress like me?"
Although she said that, there was no hint of self-pity in her tone. Zhao Jiequn stared at the pearly white on her lips, his Adam's apple bobbing, before looking away. "You need to be hospitalized for a few days, and you'll need someone to take care of you. You must have some friends, right?"
He reminded her.
Xue Qiandai found her bag on the bedside table and pulled out her phone. She saw five missed calls, all from Huo Meiren. The first two calls were spaced more than ten minutes apart, while the last ones were consecutive. There were also several text messages.
Oh no, no one's answering the phone. He must be very worried.
Xue Qiandai dialed the number, and Huo Yunchao answered immediately.
"Beauty Huo, congratulations on acquiring a great general! I was delivering takeout and didn't have time to answer."
Zhao Jiequn: "..."
Huo Meiren? Is that what she calls her boyfriend? That's so damn creative.
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