Chen Zhe was just gambling that the other party wasn't a real desperate criminal, that they were just doing a job for money and wouldn't fight him to the death.
Fortunately, his gamble paid off. Those people left, and the two spent the night on the rooftop. They didn't dare to come down until the sun rose.
As soon as she arrived at the office and plugged her phone in to charge, Mo Xiaohong saw a lot of missed calls.
It was Wang Qianqian and her friends who called.
She called back.
The other party answered immediately.
"Xiao Hong, where are you? Why haven't you answered your phone all night?"
"I'm with Chen Zhe..."
Before she could finish speaking, Wang Qianqian cried out.
"Xiao Hong, were you two together last night???"
"Yes, but..."
"Ah!!!! Really? You two slept together last night??"
Wang Qianqian was very shocked, and she could also hear the voices of her other colleagues, who must have heard what she said as well.
Mo Xiaohong quickly explained, "Qianqian, that's not how it is. Oh dear, I can't explain it over the phone. I'll talk to you when I get back!"
Chen Zhe's phone is missing; it must have been taken by those people.
He planned to go back with Mo Xiaohong. The current situation was beyond his control; he needed to seek protection.
...
The two took a taxi back to Linglong Club.
Since it was still early and Hu Ling wouldn't be there so soon, Chen Zhe went back to his dormitory to catch up on some sleep.
I barely slept last night on the rooftop, constantly living in fear.
He slept until noon, when he was woken up by a knock on the door. When he opened it, several female colleagues were already standing outside.
Mo Xiaohong had already told them what happened last night, so they all looked at Chen Zhe with great concern.
"Chen Zhe, wash your face. I just called Sister Mei and she said Sister Hu is waiting for you in the office."
"Oh, okay, I'll head over there then."
...
Hu Ling's office.
Chen Zhe recounted what had happened last night.
"Sister Hu, I suspect it's either Tian Dongqiang or Wei Ming. I have a grudge against them..."
Hu Ling's reaction wasn't very strong; it seemed that Chen Zhe being attacked wasn't entirely unexpected.
"I understand. You can go now. There's no concrete evidence yet, but don't worry, I'll help you investigate."
Chen Zhe stepped out, and Mei Xiaoting stood outside waiting for him.
"Are you alright?"
Chen Zhe nodded. Hu Ling's indifferent reaction left him unsure of what to say. He had the feeling that he had been bullied and went back to tell his parents, but they had given him the cold shoulder to handle the situation.
Mei Xiaoting patted his shoulder; "It's good that you're alright. By the way, you have to come back to work tonight. Some customers have come several times but haven't requested you, and they've started complaining."
Chen Zhe opened his mouth as if to say something.
He actually really wanted Hu Ling to arrange a bodyguard for him, but Hu Ling didn't seem to have that intention.
"What's wrong? You look unhappy."
Mei Xiaoting asked.
After hesitating for a moment, Chen Zhe still asked, "Sister Mei, can I ask Sister Hu for a bodyguard to accompany me? Or should I call the police?"
Mei Xiaoting's eyebrows twitched slightly.
"What's wrong? Are you scared?"
"This... to be honest, it's a bit..."
He was very close to death last night. If he hadn't closed that iron gate, he might not have come back today. The other party is hiding in the shadows, and you never know when they might suddenly come again.
You might be walking down the street when a strange man suddenly pulls a knife and stabs you.
This feeling of uncertainty terrified him.
He felt completely unsecured. Before he came, he thought Hu Ling would definitely stand up for him, but judging from her attitude, she didn't seem to be in a hurry, which made him somewhat disappointed.
Mei Xiaoting smiled and said, "If you're scared, just stay put in the club. The security here is excellent, and it's close to the dormitory. You'll be fine."
"But what about the supermarket..."
"Chen Zhe, do you want to hear what I really think?"
Mei Xiaoting suddenly became serious.
"Hmm? What's wrong, Sister Mei?"
Mei Xiaoting glanced at Hu Ling's office door, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Could you come to my office for a moment?"
"oh……"
Chen Zhe then followed Mei Xiaoting to her office.
After closing the door, Chen Zhe couldn't wait to ask, "Sister Mei, what do you want to tell me?"
Mei Xiaoting looked at Chen Zhe without saying a word, as if she was hesitating.
"Sister Mei..."
Mei Xiaoting suddenly grabbed Chen Zhe's hand and pulled him to the sofa.
Chen Zhe was a little confused, but before he could say anything, something even more confusing happened.
Mei Xiaoting, like a woman who had been starving for a long time, hugged Chen Zhe's neck and brought her red lips close to his.
Chen Zhe stared wide-eyed, his hands taut and stiff, not daring to move.
Mei Xiaoting's voice was very soft.
"Don't speak. There are security cameras in my room. Just listen to these next few sentences, understand?"
Chen Zhe nodded slightly. He didn't know why Mei Xiaoting was being so careful, but he always felt that Mei Xiaoting was doing it for his own good.
Mei Xiaoting's red lips brushed against Chen Zhe's cheek, then she whispered in his ear, "Sister Hu won't interfere in your matter..."
Chen Zhe's pupils contracted, and his heart began to race.
"Sister Hu wants to train you, so it's a mistake for you to come to her for help right away when faced with this kind of situation. This behavior has already earned you a low score from Sister Hu. If you want to continue working here and at the supermarket, you have to face this difficulty yourself. But if you're really afraid of dying, I advise you to leave as soon as possible."
Chen Zhe's chest heaved, his heart pounding.
"I'm warning you today because you've committed a grave offense. The Linglong Club and your dormitory have been equipped with surveillance and listening devices, and even your supermarket has been targeted. Sister Hu knows everything you've done, including what happened last night. Do you understand?"
Chen Zhe's pupils contracted again.
So, if that's the case, Hu Ling actually knew he was being chased last night, but she didn't intervene and just watched him die?
That's terrifying. This woman is so cold-blooded, so terrifying.
“I know you’re shocked, but that’s the truth. If you really want to leave Sister Hu’s place and stand on your own, you must have exceptional intelligence and skills. If you can’t do that, I’m sorry, you’ll probably be passed over.”
After saying this, Mei Xiaoting placed Chen Zhe's large hand on her waist.
"Sister Hu is watching everything we do right now. Be careful and don't give anything away, or I'll be the one who suffers."
Chen Zhe knew that Mei Xiaoting wasn't lying. She had already done more than enough by telling him these things, and it wouldn't be good to implicate her further.
The two kissed passionately, like a couple who couldn't control their hormones.
...
In Hu Ling's office, she rested her chin on her hand, watching Chen Zhe and Mei Xiaoting on the surveillance footage.
He frowned slightly, then changed the scene.
A few minutes later.
The two, who were kissing passionately on the sofa, heard the phone ring in the office.
Mei Xiaoting smiled.
"Her call is coming. You should leave now. Remember what I said: if you value your life, leave as soon as possible."
Mei Xiaoting got off Chen Zhe's lap and went to her desk to answer the phone.
"Sister Hu."
"Come to my office!"
After saying that, the other party hung up.
Mei Xiaoting smiled, picked up a small mirror, and straightened her clothes.
I'm leaving!
After saying that, she swayed her ample hips and left.
Chen Zhe only came to his senses after hearing the door close.
My mind kept replaying what Mei Xiaoting had just said.
He stood up, feeling dizzy, and left the office.
He returned to his dormitory.
I'm still feeling a bit down.
He had always thought he was a favorite of Hu Ling, holding a relatively important position, but now he realized that this idea was too naive. Hu Ling didn't care about his life or death at all, or rather, Hu Ling didn't care about anyone's life or death. He could be abandoned by her at any time.
Should I give up? Master Xie told me to leave; did he also foresee that Hu Ling was this kind of person?
Master Xie once asked Xie Yuhan to give him a message: be careful of Hu Ling.
But can he really leave? Hu Ling knows many people's secrets, and now that he knows, Hu Ling won't let him leave so easily. So it's very difficult for him to leave now.
After hearing Mei Xiaoting's words, he was unsure whether Hu Ling's men would be the next group to hunt him down if he wanted to leave.
This is highly likely.
Hu Ling is more dangerous than Tian Dongqiang and Wei Ming because she is meticulous and never fights a battle she is not confident of winning. If she really makes a move, she will definitely not survive.
Mei Xiaoting's words seemed to give him a choice, but in reality, he had no other way out but to go down a dead-end path.
Chen Zhe shook his head with a bitter smile. He had many plans in his mind, but every plan would pull him back to Hu Ling.
From the moment Hu Ling told him about that incident, this woman could have allowed him to leave safely.
So, his only option now is to overcome this difficulty on his own.
...
Hu Ling's office.
Mei Xiaoting is looking at the documents.
Hu Ling's voice rang out from the side: "You need to manage that company well for me. I hope to see results by the end of the year."
Mei Xiaoting nodded.
"Okay, Sister Hu, I'll set off tomorrow."
Hu Ling glanced at her, then flicked the ash from her cigarette between her fingers.
"No need to wait until tomorrow, set off now, it's urgent over there."
Mei Xiaoting hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
"Okay! Sister Hu, I'll go back and pack my things now?"
Go!
Just as Mei Xiaoting reached the door, Hu Ling suddenly called out again.
"Xiaoting!"
Mei Xiaoting turned around.
"Work hard and don't let me down!"
Mei Xiaoting smiled and nodded, then opened the door and left.
...
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