Chapter 262 Wei Chizheng, My Heart Aches
Xie Nanzhi gazed at his sharply defined profile, her vision blurred with tears.
Suddenly, Xie Nanzhi reached out and hugged him.
Instead of a passionate embrace, gently wrap your arms around his waist and press your face against his back.
Xie Nanzhi wanted him to know that she had seen all the wounds he had hidden.
They did so silently, like two people trying to keep each other warm.
After a long silence, Xie Nanzhi swallowed her emotions and said, "Wei Chizheng, my heart aches for you."
Wei Chizheng held her fingers in his large hand, his thin lips pursed, "Silly girl, it's all in the past. Besides, I have you now, and I have a child. I never thought my life could be so fulfilling."
"Nanzhi, thank you. Because of you, my life has meaning."
He used to be alone, but now he has her, which is a gift from heaven.
After appeasing Wei Chizheng, the two went to the garden hand in hand.
Some time ago, Wei Chizheng told her that when spring came, he would plant a field of roses on this empty land, roses that belonged only to her.
Xie Nan couldn't help but recall her marriage with Pei Jingchuan back then; the villa's garden was also filled with flowers, but they were tulips.
These are tulips that Xie Xiyan likes.
These tulips were planted by Pei Jingchuan specifically for Xie Xiyan.
However, before she left, she personally scalded the flower with hot water.
And now, some people are willing to plant flowers for her.
Plant her favorite roses.
Flowers that belong to her alone.
Just then, my phone rang in my pocket.
Xie Nanzhi took out her phone and, upon seeing Xie Yuanyang's number, had a strange, uneasy feeling.
She frowned as she answered the phone, "Brother, what's wrong?"
Xie Yuanyang's tone was anxious, "Nanzhi, our warehouse in Rongcheng caught fire. The batch of goods we promised to give to Boss Xiao is due for delivery the day after tomorrow, and it's definitely too late to rush it now. I've also contacted other factories, willing to buy them at 10% above the market price, but they all seem to have made a pact, insisting that they have no stock on hand no matter what. In addition, what's even more troublesome is that a night shift worker was burned to death in the fire."
Goods are a minor issue; at most, it's a loss of money and a blow to one's reputation. But if someone dies, that's a major issue.
With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, I never expected such an accident to happen.
Moreover, the incident happened suddenly, catching the attacker off guard.
Xie Nanzhi paused for a few seconds, then calmly said, "This fire is very strange, brother. Has the fire investigation report been released yet?"
Xie Yuanyang: "Not yet, but our workers said it might be a fire caused by aging wiring."
Xie Nanzhi scoffed, "Heh, always trying to confuse the issue. When I took over the factory, all the pipelines and circuits were replaced. It's only been two years and they're already aging?"
Xie Yuanyang: "That's right, I also think it's impossible that it's due to aging circuitry."
Xie Nanzhi said, "We'll make an example of a few to deter others. As for the rest, I'll figure it out. Let me know as soon as there's any progress on the assessment report."
Xie Yuanyang: "Okay."
After hanging up the phone, Xie Nanzhi, who usually disliked swearing, swore.
Even during the Lunar New Year, they can't let people have a moment's peace.
At this moment, Wei Chizheng hugged her from behind, "What's wrong?"
Xie Nanzhi glanced at him and said truthfully, "It seems Pei Jingchuan is about to make a move."
Wei Chizheng rested his chin on Xie Nanzhi's shoulder. "Something happened?"
Xie Nanzhi briefly explained the situation to Wei Chizheng, whose face darkened. "It seems he's desperate."
Xie Nanzhi nodded. "Yes, this year is destined to be anything but peaceful. Wei Chizheng, you should be prepared."
Wei Chizheng's thin lips brushed against Xie Nanzhi's collar, his voice revealing little emotion, "Some people are really an eyesore, wife, I'm so angry."
It sounded calm, but those who knew it well could detect a hint of murderous intent.
Wei Chi started arguing.
Xie Nanzhi said, "I'll go to the company first."
Wei Chizheng stopped arguing and said, "Okay."
The two split up to find a solution.
Xie Nanzhi drove to the company, and as soon as she stepped inside, her assistant came over and asked cautiously, "President Nan, has President Xie told you about the factory situation?"
Xie Nanzhi said coldly, "Yes, I've heard about it. For now, we won't accept any direct interviews. Also, have the public sector send someone capable to leak some information to media reporters with whom we have good relationships. Say that this fire was very likely arson, and it would be best to make people imagine that the person who did it was the Wei family."
Assistant: "Okay, I'll get right on it."
Xie Nanzhi added, "Pass down the word: no employee in the Nanzheng Group is allowed to discuss this privately, or they will be fired."
Assistant: "Understood."
Afterwards, Xie Nanzhi did not stay long. After leaving the company, she drove to the home of the deceased employee.
The 28th day of the twelfth lunar month.
With only two days left until Lunar New Year's Eve, a day that should be filled with joy and celebration, this family is adorned with white lanterns, and a somber mood permeates the air.
Xie Nanzhi knocked on the door, and a girl of about fifteen or sixteen years old opened it.
The little girl's eyes were red. "Who are you looking for?"
Xie Nanzhi said softly, "I am Sun Daquan's colleague. I came to visit his family."
The young girl didn't ask too many questions and opened the door to let Xie Nanzhi in.
It's a small two-bedroom apartment. The dilapidated hallway bears the marks of time. Although the apartment isn't decorated much, it's very clean everywhere, showing that it's a well-maintained little home.
The little girl said to Xie Nanzhi, "Auntie, please sit down. I'll go call my mom."
With that, the little girl went into the bedroom.
A few minutes later, she was seen helping a plain-looking middle-aged woman out. "Mom, this auntie says she's Dad's colleague."
Almost the instant she saw Xie Nanzhi, the woman's eyes reddened. "I know you. You are the chairman of Nanzheng Group. I've seen you on TV."
The little girl seemed surprised, looking at Xie Nanzhi with a hint of astonishment.
But the next second, her eyes turned bloodshot, and she rushed towards Xie Nanzhi, grabbing her collar and screaming, "So it was you! You're the one who killed my father! You wicked woman, get out, get out..."
The little girl vented her emotions to her heart's content, and Xie Nanzhi did not stop her.
The incident happened so suddenly; how much can a teenager handle?
It's always better to vent than to keep it inside.
Besides, the little girl never intended to hurt her.
After a while, the woman pulled the little girl away. The girl was sobbing uncontrollably, crying, "Why? Why was it my dad who had to be burned to death? Why?"
When the little girl cried, the woman cried too.
Xie Nanzhi felt terrible; the most painful thing in the world is watching a loved one die.
After a short while, Xie Nanzhi took out a bank card and placed it on the table. "Here is five million. This is my personal compensation to you. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can come to me anytime."
The little girl also lost her temper, grabbed the bank card and threw it at Xie Nanzhi, screaming in anguish, "Who wants your worthless money? I just want my dad to come back to life."
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