Wang Zhi walked to the front of the thatched hut, his gaze sweeping over Xue Gui before finally settling on the token.
"Young Master Xue, is that you?"
Wang Zhi's voice was rough and loud, making Xue Gui's eardrums buzz.
"Yes, junior Xue Gui greets senior Wang."
Xue Gui immediately bowed and greeted him with utmost respect.
"Speak, what do you want from me?"
Wang Zhi sat down on the stone bench in front of the thatched hut with an air of nonchalance and asked the question directly.
He didn't have time to chat with Xue Gui, a junior.
Xue Gui took a deep breath and told Wang Zhi the whole story.
Of course, he concealed some details that were unfavorable to him, emphasizing Qin Yang's arrogance and the humiliation he caused to the Xue family.
"...I beg Senior Wang to lend a helping hand for my father's sake. I would be eternally grateful!"
After speaking, Xue Gui bowed again, adopting a very humble posture.
He knew that whether he could avenge himself depended entirely on Wang Zhi's words.
After listening to Xue Gui's account, a glint of shrewdness flashed in Wang Zhi's eyes.
"Qin Yang... is interesting."
He touched the stubble on his chin, seemingly deep in thought.
Xue Gui's heart was in his throat as he nervously awaited Wang Zhi's reply.
He was terrified that Wang Zhi would refuse, otherwise he would truly be left with no way out.
"I can help you."
Wang Zhi finally spoke, his voice deep and powerful.
"From this day forward, I will have no further relationship with your Xue family."
Wang Zhi's voice was as cold as ice, devoid of any emotion.
Xue Gui was overjoyed upon hearing this and hurriedly nodded and bowed, "Yes, yes, senior is right, junior understands!"
He was overjoyed. As long as Wang Zhi was willing to help, Qin Yang was nothing!
Wang Zhi is a powerhouse who is almost at the half-step Saint Realm, and there are even rumors that he has killed a real Saint Realm expert!
Dealing with Qin Yang would be a piece of cake.
As for his relationship with the Xue family?
Xue Guicai didn't care; as long as he could avenge his family, these were all trivial matters.
After Xue Gui left in high spirits, an old man who had been as lifeless as a withered tree slowly opened his eyes beside the thatched hut.
A barely perceptible glint flashed in his cloudy eyes.
"Since you're coming out of seclusion, why don't you also investigate our previous envoy, Li Yao?"
The old man's voice was hoarse and low, as if it were squeezed out from deep in his throat.
"He has completely disappeared from the secular world, and I'm afraid he's probably in grave danger. If we find out, we'll deal with him as well."
The old man spoke calmly, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.
But the murderous intent contained in his words sent chills down one's spine.
Wang Zhi nodded, indicating that he understood.
He turned to look down the mountain, his gaze deep and penetrating, as if it could pierce through layers of mist.
"Qin Yang..."
Wang Zhi muttered to himself, a playful smile playing on his lips.
"To kill a half-step Saint Realm expert before the age of thirty? Such strength is unheard of!"
A glint of greed flashed in his eyes.
"Perhaps... he possesses a unique destiny that is meant to be mine!"
A flame ignited in Wang Zhi's heart—a thirst for power and a greed for opportunity.
He couldn't wait to meet Qin Yang.
Wang Zhi strode down the mountain at an extremely fast pace.
A day passed quietly and uneventfully.
The next day, the sun shone brightly and the sky was cloudless.
Qin Yang and Shangguan Wan arrived at Fengling Group together.
They walked side by side in the spacious and bright corridor, attracting the attention of many employees.
"President Qin, President Shangguan."
Along the way, people kept greeting them.
Qin Yang and Shangguan Wan both smiled and nodded in response.
The two went straight to the floor where the cosmetic drug production room was located.
As soon as I reached the door, I heard a commotion coming from inside.
Qin Yang frowned slightly, exchanged a glance with Shangguan Wan, and quickly walked inside.
Inside the spacious production workshop, machines hummed and workers bustled about.
But in a corner of the production area, a group of people were gathered together, seemingly arguing about something.
"What happened?"
Qin Yang asked in a deep voice.
His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.
The previously noisy production room fell silent instantly, and everyone looked at Qin Yang.
"President Qin, it's like this, one of our employees suddenly took leave today."
A middle-aged man in work clothes quickly stepped forward to explain.
“Normally taking leave is fine, but now there are only two days left before the launch of the beauty drug, and we are worried that it will affect the production schedule.”
The middle-aged man's tone carried a hint of worry.
Qin Yang nodded, indicating his understanding.
This is a critical moment; any small mistake could have serious consequences.
Which employee has requested leave? What is the reason for their leave?
Qin Yang continued to ask.
"It was Xiao Li. He said there was an emergency at home, but he didn't explain what it was."
The middle-aged man replied.
“Xiao Li is usually very hardworking and rarely takes leave, so we all found it a bit strange that he suddenly took leave this time.”
Qin Yang frowned even more deeply after hearing this.
"Wan'er, let's go and check it ourselves, just in case something goes wrong."
Qin Yang turned to Shangguan Wan and said.
Shangguan Wan nodded slightly in agreement.
"Yes, I also feel something is amiss. It would be more reassuring to go and check it out in person."
She spoke gently, her eyes revealing her trust and support for Qin Yang.
Without further delay, the two immediately left the production room and prepared to visit Zhang Wu, the employee who had asked for leave.
The ward was filled with the smell of disinfectant, and the white walls looked somewhat cold.
Zhang Wu was lying on the hospital bed, his face pale and his forehead covered in fine beads of sweat.
He clutched the corner of the blanket tightly in his hand, his eyes flickering, as if he was trying his best to hide his inner panic.
Suddenly, the door to the ward was gently pushed open.
Qin Yang and Shangguan Wan walked in side by side.
When Zhang Wu saw them, his pupils contracted sharply, and his body trembled involuntarily.
"President... what brings you here?"
He forced a smile that looked worse than a grimace, but his voice trembled slightly.
Shangguan Wan and Qin Yang exchanged a glance.
Their gazes were sharp and penetrating, as if they could see right through people's hearts. Zhang Wu's panic naturally did not escape their notice.
A gentle smile bloomed on Shangguan Wan's face, her voice soft as water.
"Xiao Zhang, the new beauty drug is about to be released. You've been a long-time employee of the company, so we've come to see you. How are you feeling? Are you feeling better?"
She didn't directly ask Zhang Wu why he took leave, but instead spoke from the perspective of caring for her employees, her tone warm and natural, making people feel like they were basking in a spring breeze.
Zhang Wu was taken aback, seemingly not expecting Shangguan Wan to ask such a question.
He stammered, "I...I'm fine, it's just...it's just a little thing at home."
Shangguan Wan nodded gently and continued, "Even if something happens at home, you must take good care of yourself. Health is the foundation of everything."
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