Chapter 87 Let's send him on his way to slumber.
By the time Zhou Yanci got the location and arrived, it was already half an hour later.
He parked his car in an inconspicuous spot across the street and kept a close eye on the restaurant entrance.
Soon, Shang Wu came out from inside, without anyone following behind her.
Zhou Yanci was alarmed and took out her phone to call Zhao Yixin, but the call didn't go through.
He frowned and called Shang Wu.
Shang Wu paused, standing beside the car to answer the phone.
"Hey, words?"
Zhou Yanci stared intently at her, listening to her voice without any sign of anything amiss: "Where are you? I went to the company just now, and they said you weren't there."
“I went out to run some errands and met an inspector named Zhao Yixin.”
Shang Wu directly admitted that Zhou Yanci was caught off guard and didn't understand the situation for a moment.
He hesitated before asking, "Why...why are you going to see him?"
Shang Wu opened the car door and got in, saying helplessly, "Isn't this batch of goods stuck? I told you before, I wanted to find the supervisory department to smooth things over."
Zhou Yanci watched her drive away, then feigned composure and probed, "You two just talked about work, didn't you?"
Shang Wu paused, then asked, "What else can I say?"
"No, I was just asking casually. You can go ahead and do your thing. I'm hanging up now."
Zhou Yanci hung up the phone, rubbed his forehead and leaned on the steering wheel. After thinking for a moment, he straightened up and called Zhao Yixin again.
Zhao Yixin accepted the offer this time.
"Hello? Yanci."
Zhou Yanci asked in a deep voice, "I heard that you were personally invited for tea by the Chief Censor of the Censorate. What's going on? Could it be related to the Shang family case?"
There was a hint of tension in his voice.
Zhao Yixin laughed: "How could that be! This case was handled with great fanfare back then. We provided a false chain of evidence throughout the entire process, and everyone involved in the case was completely fooled by us. This matter is already sealed and cannot be overturned."
Zhou Yanci was skeptical. "What does Shang Wu want with you?"
"Speaking of which, I was just about to call you when she suddenly asked me to pull some strings. It startled me. Do you think I should help her or not?" Zhao Yixin's tone was natural, not at all like someone who had encountered a problem.
Zhou Yanci also relaxed and said softly, "Help, get closer to her, and keep an eye on her movements."
Zhao Yixin secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After chatting with him for a few minutes, he casually said, "However, recently the dean has been calling people in for questioning one by one, and he also mentioned several cases I handled before. Let's meet and see what we have to say about bringing up the Shang family case again."
Zhou Yanci readily agreed: "I'll arrange it."
After hanging up the phone, Zhao Yixin sat in his Rexach and glanced at the man driving in front of him.
He swallowed hard and cautiously began, "I...I've seen you before."
Lu Rang glanced at him in the rearview mirror: "When?"
"When you went to see the director of the Inspectorate, I waited in his office and saw you talking to him outside. He was very polite to you."
Zhao Yixin's eyes darted around, and he mustered his courage to ask, "Are you a member of the Yu family?"
Lu Rang stared straight ahead, his eyes chillingly cold.
"Knowing too much won't do you any good; only by being obedient enough can you protect your family."
Zhao Yixin shrank his neck and patted the things in his pocket.
"I will get the recording, don't worry."
Lu Rang slammed on the brakes and left him near his home.
"roll."
Zhao Yixin rolled and scrambled away.
Lu Rang picked up his phone and sent a message to Shang Wu, a smile unconsciously playing on his lips.
【all the best. 】
After he finished sending it, he looked up and saw someone standing outside.
Lu Rang put down his phone and rolled down the car window.
"What did I tell you? Follow me, and I'll break your legs."
Qianjue took a deep breath, and a rare crack appeared on her icy face.
He said unhappily, "You seem to be completely infatuated with Shang Wu. You even smile so sweetly when you send her a message."
Lu Rang narrowed his eyes: "Heart fluttering? That's not the right word."
Qianjue was taken aback: "What is that?"
"A murderous intent surged within me."
Lu Rang reversed the car, turned the steering wheel to align with Qian Jue, and slammed on the gas.
The car sped off.
Kindred tripped over the uneven ground as she retreated, rolling twice before narrowly avoiding danger.
He looked up in a flustered manner, only to see the taillights of the car disappearing into the intersection.
Qianjue took a deep breath, her face turning ashen with anger.
I wanted to chase after him, but my legs hurt so much that I limped and couldn't catch up.
Enraged, Qianjue took out her phone and immediately complained as soon as the call connected: "Sir, the young master is trying to murder me. I want to go back to Wanhu."
Lu Zheng said irritably, "He won't die. He was just trying to scare you."
Qianjue: "..."
He thought to himself that if he hadn't dodged quickly, his leg would have been crushed.
He certainly didn't dare to contradict Lu Zheng, and honestly replied, "I understand."
...
That night.
Zhou Yanci arranged to meet with Zhao Yixin and a few others.
Shang Wu was waiting when an uninvited guest arrived at her home.
Chenmian stood outside and smiled at her: "Can we go in and talk?"
"Can't."
Shang Wu closed the door: "Don't dirty my house. If you have something to say, say it outside."
Chenmian's expression stiffened for a moment, then she smiled and patted her belly.
“I’ve been restless these past few days. The thought that you already know about my child makes me worry that you’ll tell Ah Ci this secret.”
Shang Wu glanced at her: "So what do you want?"
"I don't want anything, I just want to tell you that I'm not afraid anymore, and I have something on you too."
Chenmian handed over an envelope, raising an eyebrow with a leisurely air.
Shang Wu accepted the letter and opened the envelope.
There are several photos inside.
She and Lu Rang were very close.
Lu Rang took her hand, cupped her face, and placed his hand on the back of her neck.
There are all sorts of ambiguous positions.
Shang Wu's eyes darkened slightly: "This is what you call leverage?"
"If you reveal my secret before we get married, these photos will go viral throughout the entire city."
Chenmian smiled smugly: "If you don't move, I won't move, but if you spread rumors outside, I will make you suffer eternal damnation."
Shang Wu glanced at her, stuffed the photo into the envelope, and handed it over.
"It's a deal."
Seeing that she was really intimidated, Chenmian burst out laughing.
She clicked her tongue twice, looking Shang Wu up and down in disbelief.
"I never imagined you'd be having an affair with that lawyer. No wonder you were so calm and indifferent when you found out about Ah Ci and me; it turns out you'd already changed your mind!"
Shang Wu chuckled lightly: "Yeah, who would like a hypocritical and disgusting scumbag like Zhou Yanci, except for you who's practically begging to get close to him?"
Chenmian's face stiffened.
Shang Wu raised her hand and patted her shoulder: "You're the same kind of person. You two are a match made in heaven, a perfect couple, but..."
She changed the subject, giving the sleeping belly a meaningful look.
"I'm just giving you a friendly reminder. If you want to find a father for your child, you should keep your eyes open and look carefully. Zhou Yanci is not the best choice. He might not even be as good as the child's real father."
Shen Mian's face turned cold: "I don't need you to worry about me! I just want Zhou Yanci. Even if he doesn't like me, he has to let me live a good life and be the wife of Chengzhou Group for the sake of the child!"
Shang Wu nodded, knowing that she wouldn't listen to a word she said.
If Shenmian really marries into the family, and Zhou Yanci goes to jail, the Zhou family will have no source of income. Shenmian and her child will be living a miserable life in jail.
However, everyone has to walk their own path.
From the moment he returned to China, Chenmian was destined to meet a tragic end.
Goodbye and best of luck.
Shang Wu turned around.
Chenmian's face turned ashen; she had broken down and chased after him in a few steps.
"Do you think the second man you chose is any better? How much can a lawyer earn? Zhou Yanci's monthly income is equivalent to his three years' income! Shang Wu, you're just throwing yourself away by marrying him! When you can no longer be respected and successful, just wait and see what happens!"
Shang Wu stopped and turned around.
She stood under the door, the light enveloping her and creating a soft halo around her.
Shang Wu lowered her eyes and looked down at him, saying, "I've already cried all my tears. From now on, I will live every day with a smile. Those who climbed up by stepping on me and Shang will have plenty of time to cry."
Chenmian was taken aback, unable to understand what she meant.
She assumed Shang Wu was just being stubborn, waved the envelope, and walked away without looking back.
Only after everyone had completely disappeared did Shang Wu's tense body relax, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.
The photos must not be kept by Chenmian; Zhou Yanci might see them.
No changes can occur before the merchant's case is completely overturned.
Ji Yu and Gu Ziqian both met such ends, yet Chen Mian still comes knocking on their door to seek death.
Let's see her off then.
Shang Wu sat on the steps, pondering for a long time, before calling A Ying.
"Find someone efficient to investigate who Chen Mian was in contact with a month ago."
After hanging up the phone, Shang Wu thought for a moment and then called Lu Rang.
Lu Rang's voice was gentle, and he seemed to be in a good mood: "What's wrong?"
Shang Wu said, "I can't sleep."
Lu Rang paused for a moment: "Nothing happened, right?"
"No, it's just..."
Shang Wu organized her thoughts and covered her face with the phone: "I just wanted to apologize to you for causing you so much trouble by helping me overturn the case."
She felt a little scared.
Fortunately, Chenmian hadn't gone so far as to fight him to the death, so she didn't send the photos out directly.
The thought that Lu Rang almost got involved and that his reputation might be damaged by the exposure of the photos filled her with guilt.
Lu Rang paused for two seconds, then his tone became serious: "Where are you?"
"I'm at home, waiting for Zhao Yixin to give me a reply."
Shang Wu plucked a green leaf from beside the steps.
Lu Rang: "Okay, I'll call you back in ten minutes."
The call was abruptly cut off, and Shang Wu was taken aback.
She stood up, dusted off her clothes, and went inside.
Ten minutes later, Lu Rang called as expected.
Shang Wu answered: "Hello?"
"Come out," Lu Rang said in a low voice.
Shang Wu suddenly got up and went to the window on the second floor, where she saw the Lexus parked outside with its headlights on.
She was filled with surprise. She went downstairs, pushed open the door, and walked a few steps to the car.
Lu Rang was wearing a dark gray cashmere sweater, with a few strands of hair hanging down his high brow bone. Gone was his cold and imposing aura; he exuded a reassuring presence.
Being so close, Shang Wu could smell the faint scent of his shower gel, indicating that he had already finished showering and was planning not to go out.
She was taken aback: "What's wrong?"
Lu Rang glanced at her preoccupied expression and said, "You seem a bit off. I came to check on you. Get in the car; it's cold outside."
Shang Wu opened the passenger door and got in.
"How did you know I was upset? My tone was exactly the same as usual."
Lu Rang gave her a deep look.
"I can sense whether you're happy or unhappy, so don't lie to me again next time."
He stepped on the gas and drove Shang Wu away.
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