Chapter 84 Holding him underwater until he suffocates
Gu Ziqian choked and coughed repeatedly, tears streaming down his face.
The group silently condemned Shang Wu with their eyes.
"I, cough cough cough... I'm going to the restroom!"
Gu Ziqian hurriedly ran out.
Zhou Yanci also felt that this was going too far, and gently patted Shang Wu's back: "Alright, alright, Wu, he's already drunk most of the bottle, let's not force him too much."
Shang Wu smiled, but her eyes held a coldness: "Alright, you guys keep drinking, I'll go have a chat with him."
She went to the restroom.
It's a single person's room, and the door wasn't closed properly.
The sound of vomiting came from inside, and then the tap was turned on.
Shang Wu pushed the door open and went in, then locked it from the inside.
Gu Ziqian didn't hear the sound behind him and bent down to rinse his mouth with water.
By the time he caught a glimpse of a second person in the mirror, it was too late.
Shang Wu grabbed Gu Ziqian by the back of the neck and slammed him into the pool!
Gu Ziqian's head slammed into the table, and he screamed in pain, struggling as he braced himself against the table with both hands.
He struggled to sit up, but Shang Wu pressed his hands down firmly with hers folded together.
The pool is getting fuller and fuller.
The water from the tap also splashed onto the back of Gu Ziqian's head.
Normally, Shang Wu would be no match for his strength.
Unfortunately, Gu Ziqian was drunk and felt completely weak.
His nostrils were blocked by water, he couldn't open his eyes, he was getting increasingly oxygen-deprived, and the redness on his face was spreading to the back of his neck.
In the mirror, when Shang Wu lowered her eyes, her bright features revealed a faint hint of indifference.
She gave a cold smile, like a villainous female character in a movie who sees human life as worthless.
"It seems you're quite dissatisfied."
Shang Wu's voice was laced with intense coldness: "I don't need you to feel genuinely sorry. You just need to remember this suffocating feeling. This time it was in a pool, but maybe next time you'll be floating in a reservoir."
She released her grip on Gu Ziqian and kicked him in the back of the knee.
Gu Ziqian had just been freed when she kicked him to his knees, his head slamming heavily against the table. He groaned in pain, fell to the ground, clutching his head and curling up in pain.
Shang Wu took out a handkerchief, wiped her hands, threw it at Gu Ziqian, and left without looking back.
She stood in the corridor, looking down at the dancing crowd below.
The restless drumbeats filled my ears, and my thoughts began to race.
Ji Yu, and Xiao Dong.
Over the years, only these two people around Zhou Yanci could possibly know about his affairs.
The clues her father provided only proved that the company's senior executives had no criminal motive.
To obtain evidence, we must start with Zhou Yanci and several inspectors.
Shang Wu rubbed her temples, remembering the bugging device she had installed in the office.
I didn't hear much useful information, but I did record a lot of disgusting sounds of Zhou Yanci and Shen Mian arguing.
Shang Wu was deep in thought with a cold expression when Gu Ziqian came out of the restroom.
He was almost completely soaked, his hair was a mess, the water had been wiped off his face, and he had a large bump on his forehead, looking extremely disheveled.
Shang Wu turned to look at him.
Gu Ziqian's eyes flickered, and he didn't dare to meet her gaze. He walked over and handed her the clean handkerchief.
He swallowed hard: "Sister-in-law..."
"Don't call me sister-in-law." Shang Wu lowered her voice, displeased.
Gu Ziqian quickly changed his tune: "Sister Shang, I won't provoke you anymore, I'll only listen to you."
A hint of mockery flashed in Shang Wu's eyes.
"Do you know what to say later?"
Gu Ziqian nodded quickly.
Shang Wu turned around: "Come in."
She caught a glimpse of Gu Ziqian obediently following along and found it laughable.
If she could really sink someone in the reservoir, she would have done it to Zhou Yanci long ago, instead of him.
A good-for-nothing playboy who's easily frightened.
Shang Wu pushed open the door.
When the group saw Gu Ziqian's appearance, they were all shocked and surrounded him.
Zhou Yanci put down her wine bottle, frowned, and asked, "What happened? How did you get like this after just going to the restroom?"
Gu Ziqian smiled wryly: "I lost my balance while washing my face and fell down after bumping into the sink."
"Hey, why can't you be more careful?"
Zhou Yanci sighed helplessly, then turned to look at Shang Wu when she saw the handkerchief in his hand: "Did you give him this handkerchief?"
"Um."
Shang Wu admitted it.
The suspicion in their eyes gradually disappeared.
Zhou Yanci breathed a sigh of relief and chuckled, "This handkerchief costs over ten thousand yuan. You're willing to let him use it. It's a waste. I'll buy you another one another day."
Shang Wu said slowly, "You don't have any money right now, so you shouldn't spend it recklessly."
Zhou Yanci suddenly froze.
If Shang Wu hadn't reminded him, he would have almost forgotten that he had lost his shares and his position as president, and all his assets and savings had vanished.
He only has tens of thousands of yuan on him now.
Zhou Yanci had been a big shot in the outside world for three years, spending money lavishly. Now, suddenly, he didn't even have the money to book a whole venue for drinks, and he felt terrible.
He was in a bad mood and drank a couple more glasses than usual.
Shang Wu sat down next to him and whispered in his ear, "Yan Ci, are you still in contact with your classmates?"
Zhou Yanci didn't pay attention and casually said, "Of course there is, so what?"
"I was just asking, but never mind. You're studying finance, and even if your classmates are doing well, they're all in the finance field, so they probably can't help me."
Shang Wu sighed softly, her gaze wistful.
Zhou Yanci put down her wine glass and looked at her with suspicion: "Is there some trouble at the company?"
"yes."
Shang Wu smiled helplessly: "Yan Ci, this company still can't do without you. You've only been gone a few days, and the goods you approved have already been found to be in violation of regulations."
Zhou Yanci had just felt that she had no money, no CEO position, and no family fortune, but after hearing her words, her sense of self-worth returned.
He chuckled: "Those old fogies are really slippery. I used to have to put in a lot of effort to bribe them every time I got approvals. Now that you have a new president, you're not going to give them any benefits. How could they not make things difficult for you?"
Shang Wu snorted: "We can't keep letting them take advantage of us. Yan Ci, do you know anyone in the inspection department? Let's use our connections and report them. Let's see if they dare to cause trouble again!"
Zhou Yanci smiled subconsciously: "Of course—"
He hadn't finished speaking when he suddenly thought of something and stopped.
Shang Wu, curious, handed him a glass of wine: "What, don't you recognize me?"
Zhou Yanci took the wine glass and smiled meaningfully: "Of course I don't know them. Not just anyone can get through to the inspectors."
Shang Wu's eyes darkened, and she nodded knowingly, saying with disappointment, "I see. Then I'll go and have A Ying take care of things. These old geezers will get off easy."
She took a sip of her drink and didn't continue the previous topic.
After Shang Wu left, Zhou Yanci thoughtfully stroked his wine glass and picked up his phone to send a text message to Xiao Dong.
Keep an eye on Shang Wu.
After a few rounds of drinks, everyone went home.
Zhou Yanci had drunk a bit too much and was dragged to the car by Shang Wu while he was still tipsy.
Shang Wu touched the pocket of his coat.
Where's your phone?
Zhou Yanci leaned back in the back seat and mumbled, her words barely audible: "It should be at a bar..."
"I'll go get it for you."
Shang Wu got up and returned to the private room. She saw Zhou Yanci's phone on the sofa and picked it up.
The phone screen lit up, displaying a text message.
Xiao Dong: [Okay, I'll keep a close eye on her.]
The character for "she" is composed of the radical for "woman".
Shang Wu's eyes darkened, and she turned and left.
She put her phone into Zhou Yanci's pocket, got in, and told the driver to take them home.
After Zhou Yanci returned home, Shang Wu took a car back to the company and called Xiao Dong.
Xiao Dong: "General Manager Shang."
"Come to the company."
Shang Wu gave a single order and hung up.
Fifteen minutes later, Xiao Dong rushed to the company.
He smiled and walked over.
"President Shang works so hard, still working late into the night, while I, as the president's assistant, am sleeping soundly at home. I really feel bad about it."
Shang Wu glanced at him, a half-smile on her face: "Yeah, it's just not fair. Maybe you should quit being my special assistant."
Xiao Dong was stunned, and his smile became somewhat forced: "Is President Shang joking or serious?"
Shang Wu narrowed her eyes, her gaze gradually turning cold.
What do you think?
She didn't say it outright, but instead tormented Xiao Dong slowly with a sharp gaze.
Xiao Dong said anxiously, "President Shang, I don't know what I did that displeased you. I finish all my work before I leave work every day."
Shang Wu curled her lips: "Yeah, I've already done my job, why would I still work for someone who no longer belongs to the company? What's the point of keeping someone who's treacherous?"
Xiao Dong suddenly straightened up, looking surprised and uncertain.
Shang Wu lowered her eyes to review the document, then picked up a pen and placed it in front of him.
Xiao Dong stood there without taking it, trembling with fear.
"President Shang, do you know something? Yes, President Zhou sent me a text message asking me to keep an eye on you, but I only agreed casually and won't hurt you."
“I don’t like being watched while I’m working. I need absolute loyalty.” Shang Wu leaned back in her chair and glanced at the empty coffee cup.
Xiao Dong immediately went over, made her a new cup of coffee, and brought it over.
Seeing that he was pondering, Shang Wu did not press him.
"When your mother urgently needed medical expenses, Zhou Yanci disregarded the fact that you had been with him for so many years and did not understand that your elderly mother was waiting for surgery fees. Just because your investment failed, he refused to lend you money, claiming that he was forcing you to give him a push."
He pushed you to the limit, but what about you? If you hadn't been able to raise the money back then, wouldn't your mother be dead by now?
Xiao Dong's face instantly turned ugly, and he couldn't help but feel a chill when he thought of that incident.
He forced a smile: "Yes, you're right. If it weren't for you, Mr. Shang, not only granting me leave but also giving me money to tide me over, I really wouldn't know what to do."
"He didn't even care about your family's life or death at the critical moment, so why are you serving him?" Shang Wu questioned sharply.
Xiao Dong opened his mouth.
Shang Wu stood up: "I had no connection with you at the time, but I was willing to lend you a helping hand. You don't appreciate my kindness, and instead help him spy on me. Xiao Dong, I can't keep this ingrate around."
She pointed at Xiao Dong: "You've got it figured out too. I'm in charge of the group now, and it's not certain whether it will return to Zhou Yanci's hands in the future. Are you sure you want to work for him?"
Xiao Dong's face turned even uglier after hearing her words.
Xiao Dong lowered his head, his tone sincere.
“Mr. Zhou… no, Mr. Zhou is not my boss. I was foolish to work for him. From today onwards, I will not make this mistake again. Please give me a chance.”
Seeing that he had already chosen a side, Shang said with satisfaction, "Sign the contract in front of you."
Xiao Dong opened the contract and was taken aback by what he saw inside.
This contract is a three-year employment contract for Xiao Dong, with his annual salary increased to twice his previous salary.
Furthermore, they are free to take leave and can hand over shifts to A-Ying.
“You’ll get double the salary and have time to manage things at home. Xiao Dong, you’ll have a good life if you follow me. Do what I need you to do well, and I will never treat you unfairly.”
Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Dong signed the contract and stepped back a few steps to bow deeply three times to Shang Wu.
"Thank you so much, Mr. Shang, for not holding a grudge!"
Shang Wu took the contract back.
"Tomorrow morning, send a message to Zhou Yanci and tell him that I've been trying to pull some strings with the supervisors recently because of the goods approval process, and that there's nothing else unusual about it."
Xiao Dong readily agreed.
Shang Wu waved his hand, signaling him to leave.
He won over two people around Zhou Yanci in one night.
Shang Wu picked up her phone, instinctively wanting to share her joy with Lu Rang, but then she remembered that Lu Rang had said he would help her resolve the inspection matter tomorrow and come back.
She gripped her phone tightly, hoping for a good outcome.
I also look forward to seeing Lu Rang tomorrow.
…
at the same time.
Inside the car.
Lu's phone vibrated.
He smiled slightly when he saw the message from Shang Wu.
Qianjue's gaze swept over, his eyes filled with displeasure and a hint of apprehension.
"Shang Wu sent it to you?"
Lu Rang turned off his phone, reverting to his usual indifference: "It's none of your business."
Qianjue looked ahead: "We're almost there. Just a heads up, the master can't stand you mentioning this woman right now."
The car headlights illuminated the road ahead as it stopped outside the villa.
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