"The company has been very busy lately, as you know. A new product launch is imminent, and everyone is putting in their best effort."
Shangguan Wan spoke gently, but her words carried a hint of warning.
Qin Yang stood aside, quietly observing Zhang Wu's reaction.
He had his hands in his pockets and an indifferent expression, yet he exuded an invisible sense of oppression.
Sweat beaded on Zhang Wu's forehead, and he avoided eye contact with Qin Yang.
"Yes...yes, I know, I...I will go back to work as soon as possible."
Shangguan Wan inquired about Zhang Wu's family situation a few more times, but Zhang Wu gave vague answers and refused to say more.
Shangguan Wan and Qin Yang became even more certain that Zhang Wu was definitely up to something.
After chatting for a while, Shangguan Wan and Qin Yang got up to say goodbye.
"Xiao Zhang, you get some rest. We're leaving now."
Before leaving, Shangguan Wan gave a special instruction.
"If you encounter any difficulties, please tell the company at any time. The company will always be your support."
Zhang Wu nodded repeatedly, watching them leave.
His tense nerves only relaxed slightly after Qin Yang and Shangguan Wan left.
But deep down, he felt even more uneasy.
He knew that he probably couldn't hide it this time.
Only after Shangguan Wan and Qin Yang's figures completely disappeared at the end of the corridor did Zhang Wu breathe a sigh of relief.
With trembling hands, he pulled his phone from his pocket and dialed a number.
The word "Director" was displayed on the phone screen.
The call was answered quickly.
"Hello... Director, President Shangguan and her husband Qin Yang just came to see me."
Zhang Wu's voice was very low, filled with fear and unease.
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a cold voice.
"Okay, I understand."
His voice was deep and hoarse, carrying an undeniable air of authority.
"Did they...did they ask anything?"
Zhang Wu said cautiously, "No, they just asked me some questions about my family."
He dared not tell the truth, fearing that Shangguan Cheng would blame him.
"Hmph, they're smart enough to know their place."
Shangguan Cheng snorted coldly.
"Remember this: no matter what they ask, grit your teeth and don't say a word."
"Yes...yes, I understand."
Zhang Wu readily agreed.
He knew he had no way out.
"Also, get back to the company as soon as possible, and don't let them see through our cover."
Shangguan Cheng's voice came again, his tone carrying a hint of warning.
Zhang Wu hung up the phone and slumped onto the bed.
His face was as pale as paper, and he felt completely weak.
He felt like a puppet on strings, being manipulated and unable to control his own destiny.
If Qin Yang and Shangguan Wan were here right now, and they heard Zhang Wu's phone call, they would definitely recognize that the person on the other end of the line was Shangguan Wan's second uncle, Shangguan Cheng, who had just resigned yesterday.
All of this seems to be related to Shangguan Cheng.
In the hospital corridor, Shangguan Wan and Qin Yang walked side by side, the atmosphere somewhat heavy.
"Wan'er, what do you think?"
Qin Yang broke the silence and asked.
Shangguan Wan sighed softly.
"It's obvious that Zhang Wu is lying."
A hint of worry flashed in her eyes.
"He must be hiding something from us, and it's probably related to the launch of the new product."
Qin Yang nodded in agreement.
"That's what I think too."
His eyes were deep, as if they could see through everything.
"It seems we need to investigate this Zhang Wu thoroughly."
His tone was firm and left no room for argument.
A storm is brewing.
"check!"
Shangguan Wan uttered a single word with unwavering resolve, her beautiful eyes flashing with cold light.
Qin Yang nodded slightly, and with a single glance, his assistant, Secretary Li, immediately understood and quickly walked out of the office.
The atmosphere in the CEO's office on the top floor of Fengling Group instantly froze.
Less than three minutes later, Secretary Li returned hurriedly with a document in hand.
"President, President Qin, we've found it."
Secretary Li's voice sounded somewhat hurried.
"Zhang Wu received a transfer of 500,000 yuan at 3 pm yesterday from a fund account called 'Yuanhang'."
Shangguan Wan took the document and quickly scanned the information on it.
Her fingers gently traced the words "Voyage Fund".
"Continue the investigation to find out who is behind this Far Voyage Fund."
Shangguan Wan's voice was as cold as ice.
Secretary Li accepted the order and left again.
This time, Secretary Li returned in just one minute.
Before he could even catch his breath, he said urgently, "President, the Far Voyage Fund... belongs to Mr. Shangguan Cheng."
"Thud—"
The document in Shangguan Wan's hand fell onto the polished marble floor.
Her face turned deathly pale instantly.
It really is him!
It really was him!
Her second uncle, Shangguan Cheng!
Her second uncle, who watched her grow up and cared for her deeply!
Shangguan Wan's heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, the pain almost suffocating her.
She always thought that her second uncle was just obsessed with power in the company, and that he still had some affection for her, his niece.
But reality slapped her hard in the face.
She never imagined that her second uncle would drag the entire Fengling Group down with him for his own benefit.
I never imagined he would use such despicable means to deal with me.
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