Chen Zhe wanted to be discharged from the hospital in the middle of the night, but the doctors all came over to dissuade him.
"Mr. Chen, your current physical condition is indeed not suitable for discharge. You should wait at least until next week."
"It's okay, I'll just be more careful."
Chen Zhe insisted that Zhang Kai help him with the discharge procedures, as the district head was coming tomorrow, and he had to be prepared tonight.
Instead of returning to his apartment, he went to the Linglong Club in the East District.
Yang Yun and the others were somewhat surprised to see Chen Zhe arrive.
Yang Yun's reproachful tone carried a subtle hint of concern.
"You're in such a terrible state, why did you even come all this way? Don't you trust me?"
Chen Zhe shook his head and called her into his office.
"District Chief Wan is coming tomorrow, so we need to make some preparations."
"Huh? The newly appointed district head?"
Yang Yun was a little surprised. Was she going to come to their Linglong Club so soon after taking office?
"Yes, have them work harder tonight and make the data look better."
Yang Yun knew that now was not the time to argue with Chen Zhe.
"Understood, I'll keep a close eye on her. Is she coming here to cause trouble?"
"I don't know either. Let's focus on ourselves first. We'll deal with whatever comes our way. It won't be so easy for her to cause trouble."
"Okay, I'll go then."
Yang Yun is very dedicated to her work. Although she sometimes argues with Chen Zhe, she will listen to him when it comes to important matters, since he has already proven his ability to manage the company well.
Chen Zhe was still coughing because his injury hadn't fully healed. He had just sat down and was about to study the information on District Chief Wan when the door opened.
Mo Xiaohong walked in carrying a bowl of ginseng tea; "President Chen, are you feeling better?"
She placed the ginseng tea on Chen Zhe's table.
The person didn't leave immediately, but stood by with concern.
Chen Zhe said thank you, then picked up the ginseng tea, took a sip, and put the cup down. He looked at Mo Xiaohong with some gratitude.
How did you know I was a little thirsty?
Mo Xiaohong chuckled.
"Manager Yang gave me these instructions when he went out just now."
"Hmm? Yang Yun?"
Chen Zhe was a little surprised. He and Yang Yun had always been at odds, a fact known to everyone in the club. Whenever they met, they would either argue or be at each other's throats. Yang Yun caring about his health? Was the sun rising in the west?
"Haha, Mr. Chen, Manager Yang is actually a very good person. Although she is a bit serious, she has a good heart. She is the kind of person who is all bark and no bite. We have all heard about your heroic act of saving people in the fire. The whole company is proud of you."
Mo Xiaohong's eyes shone when she spoke, her gaze filled with both admiration and adoration.
Chen Zhe waved his hand.
“I’m not a hero. They are my friends. They are my friends, and I can’t bear to see them die.”
"Then...if I were trapped in a fire, would you come to save me?"
Mo Xiaohong's face flushed slightly as she looked at Chen Zhe with some anticipation.
Chen Zhe's heart skipped a beat. He and Mo Xiaohong had a one-night stand. After that night, neither of them said anything or made any promises to each other. They were both adults, and it was a matter of mutual consent, so he felt no guilt.
He had thought that their relationship could remain that of normal colleagues, but seeing Mo Xiaohong's expression now, it was obvious that she was interested in him.
This is a bit troublesome, because the two are colleagues. If it's not handled properly, it could affect my prestige in the company, or even more seriously, I represent the company's image. As a man, I'm bound to attract attention when surrounded by women.
If those headlines outside then label themselves as having all the women at Linglong Club as their own harem, then Linglong Club's prestige will be lowered.
Furthermore, my relationship with Xie Yuhan has made some progress, and if Mo Xiaohong interferes at this time, it will be very difficult to handle.
"Of course, because we are all colleagues. If any of you, Brother Zhang, Qianqian, or Manager Yang were in danger, I would help."
"Oh...you're such a good person..."
Mo Xiaohong's mood dipped slightly. Clearly, this wasn't the answer she wanted to hear, but she didn't seem too surprised. Back when Chen Zhe was a technician like them, he was already a top salesperson, and Mo Xiaohong felt a bit out of his league. Then he went on to become a manager, and now he's the president. He's drifted further and further away from her. They seem to work in the same place, but in reality, they're no longer from the same world. Mo Xiaohong gave a self-deprecating laugh.
"Haha, to receive such a compliment from the CEO, I'll have face when I tell my friends about it."
Chen Zhe looked at her and could tell that Mo Xiaohong was a little sad. He hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said nothing.
...
Chen Zhe worked very late, and he explored all of Wan Ya's social circles.
After Hu Ling stepped down from her position, she gave Chen Zhe the highest level of access to the database.
Hu Ling's database is impressive; it's like a website where information is updated regularly. The people updating the information are scattered all over the world. They may not know who Hu Ling is, but they only need to remember that information on this website built by Hu Ling can be sold for money.
For someone of Wan Ya's stature, you can't find any useful information about her online. However, through Hu Ling's information network, Chen Zhe was able to clearly see what kind of family Wan Ya was born into, her career path, her romantic history, her family structure, and her circle of friends and relationships.
Chen Zhe went through all the relationships and breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Judging from her resume, Wan Ya has no animosity towards Linglong Club and does not harbor any dissatisfaction towards it. From a profit perspective, the better Linglong Club develops, the more it will benefit her career. Therefore, she is probably coming tomorrow to seek cooperation.
With this mental preparation, Chen Zhe felt a little more at ease.
He checked the time; it was already 3 a.m. Everyone at the club had gone home. He stretched and prepared to go back to his small office room to rest, but just as he was about to turn off his computer...
I suddenly glanced at the surveillance camera next to me.
A figure flashed by quickly, and he immediately became alert.
He picked up his phone, ready to call Zhang Kai.
Zhang is staying at a hotel near the building. Call him, and he can come over right now.
As Chen Zhe dialed the phone, he suddenly saw a woman appear on the screen.
That face looks somewhat familiar.
Upon closer inspection, he was startled to discover that the person was none other than the long-lost assassin, Ye Lihong, who had sought to take his life.
She hasn't given up yet; she still wants to kill herself.
"What bad luck! I ran into her right after being discharged from the hospital!"
Zhang Kai answered the phone. Chen Zhe wanted him to call the police and come over immediately, but at that moment, Ye Lihong in the surveillance footage suddenly started behaving strangely.
Unlike last time, she didn't search and hide everywhere. Instead, she swaggered in, went straight to the kitchen, started rummaging through the food, took some out of the refrigerator, and found a place to eat.
"ah??"
Chen Zhe was a little dumbfounded. How come the cold-blooded killer from before is now like a starving ghost?
"Mr. Chen, should I come over?"
Zhang Kai, who was on the other end of the phone, didn't hear Chen Zhe speak and his tone became a little anxious.
"Um... wait a minute, you don't need to come over yet, I'll call you later."
Chen Zhe hung up after he finished speaking.
Ye Lihong's actions this time were a bit strange. It didn't feel like she was there to kill him. If he rashly called Zhang Kai over or called the police, and angered her, someone might die. It would be best if no one got hurt.
So Chen Zhe decided to take a gamble.
He wanted to see what Ye Li Hong was up to.
...
After finishing her meal in the kitchen that night, Hong let out a soft burp. The food here was so delicious. She had been living by the sea for over a month, eating nothing but seafood, vegetables, and tofu, with no oil or fat at all. She hadn't eaten anything all day on her way to Donghai City and had no money on her. After thinking it over, she decided to sneak into the Linglong Club. As a professional assassin, with her simple disguise, she could easily evade the security guards and infiltrate the club.
However, she did not come here to kill anyone, so she did not come out to disturb anyone. She only came out to find food after everyone had left.
She not only needs to find food, but also needs to sleep here.
As a professional assassin, she would never sleep in a park or on the street; that would be utterly tasteless.
When she came to Donghai, Linglong Club seemed to be the most comfortable place, so she came here.
She found a decent-looking private room, pulled out a dagger, and pried open the lock. Without any fear of being discovered, she swaggered in and lay down on the bed.
...
Chen Zhe in the monitoring room was stunned.
"Are thieves so brazen these days? Isn't she afraid I'll call the police?"
Chen Zhe hesitated whether to call the police, but he decided against it. Ye Lihong was dangerous, and even if the police came, they probably wouldn't be a match for her. She had only come over to eat something and then broke a door lock; he didn't see that she intended to kill anyone, so he decided to leave it at that for now.
But Chen Zhe didn't dare to sleep. He lay half-reclined on the small bed, his eyes fixed on the monitor.
He was afraid that Hong might suddenly get up and come looking for him in the middle of the night, in which case he would probably lose his life.
He was half asleep and didn't know when he had fallen asleep. When it was dawn, Yang Yun opened the door and shook him awake. Only then did he realize that he had overslept.
"What's wrong with you? Why are you sleeping here? What time is it? District Chief Wan is already downstairs, get up right now!"
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