Chapter 334 The Hatred of Painting Eyebrows
Su Wantang has been organizing her businesses these past few days.
After becoming pregnant, she could no longer travel around freely; she could only call people to her side and listen to their reports.
Aunt Fang delivered a thick ledger on behalf of Du Kangnian from Shanghai, and Qin Zheng also compiled a booklet summarizing the situation in Beijing.
Su Wantang sat in the study of Courtyard No. 1, flipping through those numbers, feeling an indescribable sense of satisfaction.
The Peace Hotel now has a daily turnover of over ten thousand.
Wang Kun's ocean trade business is growing bigger and bigger, and he just secured a large order from Germany last month.
Zheng Kai's intelligence network extends throughout Shanghai, and no matter what happens, it doesn't escape his ears.
Du Kangnian combined these three entities and established the Shanghai headquarters of the "Tangdi Group".
Su Wantang looked at the string of numbers in the ledger and couldn't help but laugh.
This is what she wanted.
Money, people, and channels.
With all three in place, no one can touch her.
In Beijing, Tangdixuan and Derentang are also cooperating well.
Tangdixuan is responsible for attracting high-end customers, while Derentang provides exclusive medicinal cuisine and health services.
By partnering up, the profits tripled.
Although Zhou Jimin's Haitang Technology was still in its early stages, with Old Chen protecting him, no one dared to touch him.
Su Wantang closed the ledger, leaned back in her chair, and gently touched her stomach.
The empire she has built is all for her children.
No one can take it away.
"Young Miss." Qin Zheng knocked on the door and came in, holding a photo in his hand.
Su Wantang looked up at him: "What is it?"
Qin Zheng placed the photo on the table: "I found the photo of Joanna, the one you asked me to look up."
Su Wantang picked up the photo, glanced at it, and nodded: "It's her."
Qin Zheng stood there without moving.
Su Wantang sensed something was wrong and looked up at him: "What's wrong?"
Qin Zheng's face was grim, his eyes fixed on the photo, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.
Su Wantang frowned as she read "Qin Zheng".
Qin Zheng took a deep breath, his voice trembling: "Miss, I've seen this woman before."
Su Wantang was taken aback: "You've seen her before?"
“It wasn’t her.” Qin Zheng gritted his teeth. “But I’ll never forget that profile, and the way she touched her earlobe.”
Su Wantang put down the photo and looked at him seriously: "Explain yourself."
Qin Zheng was silent for a few seconds before finally speaking: "Back when I was on an undercover mission in the army, there was a female agent codenamed 'Painted Eyebrows.' She was the one who betrayed our team's whereabouts."
His voice grew softer and softer, and his eyes slowly reddened: "Of the twelve of us, only I survived. But my leg is crippled, and I was lucky to stay alive."
Su Wantang's face darkened after hearing this.
She had known for a long time that Qin Zheng had a tragic past, but she never expected that this enemy would appear at this time.
"Are you sure it's her?" Su Wantang asked.
Qin Zheng nodded: "I've never seen her face, but I remember this gesture very clearly. She would touch her right earlobe before she spoke."
Su Wantang looked at the photo, her mind racing.
Joanna is from the Eagle's Nest.
Qin Zheng was betrayed back then, which was also the work of Eagle's Nest.
Putting these two things together, the answer becomes quite obvious.
"Young Miss," Qin Zheng suddenly knelt on one knee, his voice hoarse, "Please hand her over to me. I want to avenge my brothers with my own hands."
Su Wantang looked at him without saying a word.
Qin Zheng raised his head, his eyes filled with hatred: "I owe them a debt I can never repay in this lifetime. But I will at least make that woman pay the price."
Su Wantang was silent for a few seconds before finally speaking, "Get up."
Qin Zheng didn't move.
"Get up." Su Wantang's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable air of authority.
Qin Zheng then stood up, lowered his head, and waited for her to speak.
Su Wantang stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the sky outside.
“Joanna is being watched by Gao Jianjun and his men; she can’t escape,” she said. “But if you want to make a move, you’ll have to wait for my approval.”
Qin Zheng gritted his teeth: "Young Miss, I..."
“I know you hate her,” Su Wantang interrupted him, “but it’s not the right time yet.”
Qin Zheng clenched his fists and remained silent.
Su Wantang turned around and looked at him: "Eagle's Nest is not a single person, but a net. If you kill her now, you'll alert the others, making it even harder to catch them later."
Qin Zheng's breathing became rapid, clearly indicating that he was suppressing his anger.
“If you want revenge, I’ll help you.” Su Wantang walked up to him. “But you have to listen to me.”
Qin Zheng looked up at her.
Su Wantang's eyes were calm, but there was a ruthless edge hidden within: "What I want is to uproot the Eagle's Nest completely. Leave no one alive."
Qin Zheng was taken aback for a moment, then nodded: "I'll listen to you."
Su Wantang patted his shoulder: "Go and investigate Joanna's background, the more detailed the better. Write down where she lives, who she has met, and what time she leaves every day."
"Yes." Qin Zheng turned to leave, but then stopped. "Miss, please take care of yourself."
Su Wantang smiled and said, "Don't worry, my child and I are both fine."
Qin Zheng then left.
Su Wantang was left alone in the room again.
She sat back down in her chair, picked up the photo, and stared at it for a long time.
Joanna had a smile on her face, as gentle as a lady from a respectable family.
But Su Wantang knew how many lives were hidden beneath that face.
She turned the photo over, and there was a line of text on the back.
"Huamei, code name 27, is skilled in hypnosis and psychological suggestion."
Su Wantang sneered and threw the photo into the drawer.
This woman can't escape.
Lu Jingyan returned at night.
He pushed open the door and saw Su Wantang still sitting in the study. He frowned and asked, "Why aren't you asleep yet?"
Su Wantang looked up at him: "I've been waiting for you."
Lu Jingyan walked over and picked her up from the chair: "Don't sit for too long, it's not good for the baby."
Su Wantang leaned against him and closed her eyes: "Jingyan, Qin Zheng told me something today."
"What's up"
Su Wantang repeated Qin Zheng's words.
Upon hearing this, Lu Jingyan's face darkened: "Joanna is Huamei."
"It's almost certainly true," Su Wantang said. "Qin Zheng wouldn't mistake it."
Lu Jingyan was silent for a few seconds: "Then we can't let her go even more."
“I know,” Su Wantang opened her eyes, “but it’s not the right time yet.”
Lu Jingyan looked at her without saying a word.
“The Eagle’s Nest is too big a net,” Su Wantang said. “I have to drag them out one by one before I can make a move.”
Lu Jingyan nodded: "Whatever you say, I'll listen to you."
Su Wantang laughed: "You trust me that much?"
"I believe you." Lu Jingyan leaned down, his forehead touching hers. "I'll support whatever you do."
Su Wantang felt a warmth in her heart and reached out to touch his face: "Lu Jingyan, you are so good to me."
Lu Jingyan held her hand: "I will be good to you for the rest of my life."
The two hugged for a while before Lu Jingyan carried her back to the bedroom.
Lying in bed, Su Wantang suddenly asked, "Jingyan, do you think Qin Zheng can wait?"
Lu Jingyan thought for a moment and said, "Yes. He's a soldier, he knows how to be patient."
“I’m afraid he won’t be able to hold it in,” Su Wantang said. “Those dead brothers are too heavy a burden for him.”
Lu Jingyan hugged her tighter: "I'll keep an eye on him."
Su Wantang didn't say anything more and closed her eyes.
Looking at her sleeping face, Lu Jingyan felt a strange mix of emotions.
His woman always thinks of others.
But what about herself?
Is she tired?
Lu Jingyan leaned down and kissed her on the forehead.
"Wantang, with me here, you don't need to be afraid of anything."
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