He narrowed his cold, phoenix-shaped eyes: "Besides, investigating the Ning family's business dealings was originally my job. If my good brother hadn't 'got into trouble,' where would such a good opportunity have come from?"
“Uncle Evan, wasn’t this the reason you transferred me to the Hong Kong government? Because my older brother has a special status, my sister-in-law is the seventh young lady of the Ning family, and I have the same face as my older brother.”
Evan paused for a moment: "That's true, but..."
Zhou Yan chuckled lightly, the smoke swirling around his cold, handsome face adding a touch of sinister charm—
"No buts. Fortune favors the bold. I want to sleep with my sister-in-law, and I also want to investigate cases. I want to intercept the Ning family's funds and the mainland's financial flows, or figure out what kind of tricks are going on between them. Since I became an agent, I haven't lost a single case."
"You...you really are...don't be so crazy!" Evan felt a headache coming on and couldn't argue with him.
Although I've always known that this vicious, dissolute little bastard is crazy and ruthless in his actions!
But hearing those words made him want to slap him to death!
Zhou Yan chuckled, his tone playful yet malicious: "Tsk, Uncle Evan, you were so decisive when you ordered the ships to open fire and sink the helicopter my brother was in. Why are you so cowardly now?"
Evan's face turned ashen instantly. He took a deep breath and lowered his voice: "Yan, some things can't be said carelessly, even here."
Zhou Yan casually rested his chin on his hand, his tone even carrying a hint of reassurance: "Tsk, Uncle Evan, don't be nervous. I've never blamed you for killing him."
“My brother grew up with my mother, and I grew up with my second uncle. I even doubt whether Zhou Zhaonan remembers that I have a younger brother, since we were both very young when I was sent away.”
Evan frowned, staring intently at Zhou Yan; he was well aware of these things.
Zhou Yan flicked his cigarette ash, his tone tinged with self-mockery and indifference: "When my mother was alive, let alone meeting my brother, I never even met my mother alone. I only saw her from afar once or twice, and we never exchanged a single word. There was no mother-son relationship between us, let alone any brotherly affection."
Zhou Yan toyed with the lighter in his hand, his tone revealing a ruthless edge—
"Fortunately, my second uncle didn't hold a grudge and raised me as the heir of the Zhou family. If Zhou Zhaonan were still alive, I would have to fight him for the inheritance of the Zhou family, and I might even have to go to great lengths to kill him. How troublesome."
Zhou Yan lazily squinted his eyes, as if he were talking about the weather: "It's so good now. I have to thank Uncle Evan for your decision. If my brother hadn't died, I wouldn't have had the chance to come to the Hong Kong government."
Evan was momentarily speechless: "...you..."
I knew this kid was cold-hearted, but I didn't expect him to be this cold.
Born into a wealthy family and possessing great talent, he never lacked women from a young age. Raised by his second uncle in the Zhou family, he became cold-hearted and ruthless, but indeed...
This line of work is suitable for me.
Zhou Yan raised an eyebrow, his tone undisguisedly mocking: "Don't look at me like that. If it weren't for your decisive action, Uncle Evan, in ordering the helicopter to be shot down, how would I have had the opportunity to rise from a lowly captain on a warship to become the top police officer in Hong Kong?"
Evan frowned, clearly uncomfortable with Zhou Yan's flippant remarks.
He coughed lightly and said in a deep voice, "Even if you want to use the seventh young lady of the Ning family to infiltrate the Ning family, gain both wealth and connections, and also find out about the Ning family's transactions with the mainland, what about Annie? What do you plan to do with her?"
He met Anne when he was stationed in Hong Kong in his early years, and she called him "uncle".
Evan's tone became more serious, carrying a warning: "Ayan, don't forget, you've already brought her to Miss Ning Qi's presence. How are you going to clean this up? Besides, Annie has Chen Jingsong behind her."
"You at least need to keep Annie calm and prevent her from ruining our plans, and even more importantly, from betraying you! If you can't control the situation, then get back to E country immediately and stop causing trouble here!"
Zhou Yan casually stubbed out his cigarette: "Uncle Evan, you're overthinking it. Annie is the kind of person who will do anything for profit; betrayal is as easy for her as eating and drinking."
"She's just a pawn in my game. As long as the offer is tempting enough, she'll obey."
He paused, then sneered contemptuously, "As for Chen Jingsong, he's just a mad dog. Why would I be afraid of him?"
Evan's temples throbbed with anger at his arrogant tone.
He couldn't help but whisper a rebuke: "You'd better not underestimate him! He's no pushover! Don't blame me if you play with fire and get burned!"
Zhou Yan shrugged noncommittally, stood up, and stretched.
"I understand. There's something I need to remind you about. My second uncle knows that I don't like others interfering in my private affairs."
"I hope you won't let anyone take it upon themselves to bring up stupid things like marriage, which would affect my next steps in my plans for the Ning family. Besides, I hate being tied down by women I've had my fill of."
Evan's face darkened, and he waved his hand dismissively, "Get out! You scum!!"
Evan felt an urge to rush over and punch him for looking so pathetic.
Zhou Yan shrugged: "No problem. By the way, I want to eat lobster cream noodles and abalone seafood porridge at Ruixiangji for lunch. Put it on Brother Yi's tab. It's Brother Yi's fault for making this scumbag miss lunchtime."
Evan was so angry that his face turned ashen. He grabbed a book from the table and threw it at Zhou Yan, yelling, "You—you bastard!"
Zhou Yan swayed his body and easily dodged.
The book slammed against the door with a loud thud.
Zhou Yan waved lazily with his back to him: "Hey hey—that bastard is off now. Brother, remember to take your blood pressure medication at noon. You need to change that temper, or your high blood pressure will spike one day."
He closed the door, shutting out Evan's curses from inside the room.
Sitting at the desk outside the door was Evan's secretary, Sofina.
When she saw Zhou Yan come out, she immediately stood up straight with a standard professional smile on her face: "Zhou Sir, what would you like to eat for lunch? Would you like me to order takeout for you and Brother Yi?"
"No need, I'll go out to eat. Thank you for your trouble. I'll have Bao C bring you coffee later." Zhou Yan smiled faintly at her.
Sofina was caught off guard when she met Zhou Yan's deep and alluring eyes. Her heart skipped a beat, and her cheeks flushed instantly.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhou. Please take care, Mr. Zhou."
Zhou Sir truly lives up to his reputation as the "flower of Wan Chai headquarters"—he's a scumbag, but also a scumbag who's pleasing to the eye.
Watching Zhou Yan's retreating figure, she suddenly remembered something and quickly took two steps after him.
Sofina whispered a reminder: "Mr. Zhou, the lady who came in with you just now... is still waiting for you in the lounge area outside the corridor."
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