Chapter 76 Behind-the-Scenes Protection
The parking lot security guards had informed them that someone was lurking under Zhuo Qingqian's car, and upon inspection, they discovered that the brakes had been tampered with.
The consequences would have been unimaginable if this had not been discovered.
Zhuo Qingqian sighed and said, "I have to thank Shen Jiheng for what happened at the bar. I thought he was just in a bad mood and got drunk, but I never expected that it was that vicious woman Gu Hanxi who was behind it."
Han Xi felt a chill run down his spine; looking back now, he felt a lingering fear.
"Shen Jiheng is really something, he didn't even tell me about these things."
"It was only after Gu Beichen reminded me that I remembered that it was Qin Chuan who took me home that day. I was so confused at the time that I didn't remember."
Han Xi held her hand and earnestly advised, "Don't go to bars alone anymore. I'm very worried about you. What about Gu Beichen? What are you going to do about him?"
Zhuo Qingqian hugged Han Xi's shoulders and rested her head on her shoulder.
“I’ll be more careful in the future. That guy is stubborn and refuses to leave. He’s carrying his luggage like a stray dog. I’ll take him in for a few days and see how things go.”
"If Gu Beichen can rein in his temper, he would be a good candidate."
Zhuo Qingqian shook her head; she was now avoiding the Gu family.
"This matter is not urgent and can be discussed later. You will be working in the old house from now on, so just hand over what you have to me."
Han Xi cupped her face and shook it.
"You need to cheer up. If you get too busy, then come to me."
Zhuo Qingqian smiled and said, "I will, but you must remember that I will be the child's godmother from now on."
"This position is perfect for you. I'll go pack my things first, and we'll talk again later."
Today, Han Xi will also meet with several clients recommended by Shen Jiheng. She needs to understand the legal issues their companies are facing and draft new legal contracts for them.
Zhuo Qingqian was pleased to see that her mind was focused on her career, and she didn't have to worry that she would devote all her energy to Shen Jiheng.
Han Xi returned to her office to organize documents when the phone on her desk rang. Seeing that it was Liang Dong calling, she quickly answered it.
The call at this time must be related to Gu Hanxi's case.
“Mr. Liang, I was planning to contact you today, but I didn’t expect you to call me first.”
She was in charge of Liang Dong's case, and now that Gu Hanxi has been arrested, she should be the one to handle the follow-up work.
“Attorney Han, I’m calling to tell you that I’m not going to prosecute Gu Hanxi. She’s already been sentenced to five years for her crimes, and I don’t want to kick a man when he’s down.”
Han Xi was somewhat surprised to hear him say that.
“You are magnanimous, but I’m afraid she won’t appreciate it.”
When Gu Hanxi instructed Lu Chen to beat Liang Dongcheng severely, he was determined to fight this woman to the end.
Now is the most crucial moment. If they press their advantage, they can certainly intensify Gu Hanxi's punishment.
However, since he wants to withdraw the lawsuit now, Han Xi can only respect his decision.
"It doesn't matter, she won't be able to act arrogantly anymore anyway."
"Since you've made up your mind, I won't force you."
"I'm leaving the country tomorrow. If possible, I hope you can come to see me off at the airport. You and Siye are my only two friends in China, and I want to see you both one last time."
Liang Dong originally returned to China to find a girlfriend, but this whole mess has left him disheartened and wanting nothing more than to leave.
Han Xi responded to his sad tone, "No problem, I'll be there on time tomorrow."
After exchanging a few pleasantries and hanging up the phone, Han Xi felt a little sorry for him. If she had handled Gu Hanxi's case earlier, he wouldn't have been so disappointed.
Fortunately, Gu Hanxi has now received the punishment she deserves, which can be considered as her own fault.
After finishing her work at the law firm, Han Xi arrived at the underground parking garage. As she got into her car, she saw Qin Chuan in front of her, blocking someone.
As Han Xi drove by, he stopped and asked curiously, "Assistant Qin, what are you doing here? Who is this person?"
Qin Chuan gave his bodyguard a look, and the two men covered their mouths and pulled away.
"Madam, I'm sorry to disturb you. We're here to catch a traitor who leaked company secrets. We didn't expect him to be hiding here. I'll take him to the police station right away. Be careful on your way."
Han Xi trusted Qin Chuan's character and nodded: "Then go ahead and get busy. Also, thank you for helping Qianqian last time. I'll have Shen Jiheng give you a bonus."
Qin Chuan responded politely, "These were arranged by the president. I was just doing my job. My wife doesn't need to worry about it."
Seeing that he seemed to be in a hurry to leave, Han Xi didn't want to delay him.
"Anyway, thanks. You can go ahead and get back to work."
Qin Chuan nodded in acknowledgment and led his men away first.
Inside the president's office of the Shen Group.
"President, as you instructed, we have stopped all the Gu family members who were trying to get close to Madam. You were right, they all ran to the parking lot to wait for someone."
Gu Hanxi is the apple of the Gu family's eye. Now that she's been arrested and imprisoned, they must be very anxious and are asking around for help to plead her case.
Shen Jiheng was the one who personally sent her in, and because of Han Xi, the Gu family would definitely want to find her.
To prevent these people from bothering Han Xi, Shen Jiheng arranged for Qin Chuan to accompany him and handle any troubles that might arise.
"Very good. Follow along for the next few days and report any developments promptly."
As Shen Jiheng was giving instructions, his fingers were moving the mouse when suddenly an email caught his eye, making him freeze.
An emotion that hadn't surged in a long time instantly spread throughout his body, his face filled with excitement and surprise.
Qin Chuan had never seen him look so surprised before, and asked curiously, "What's wrong, President? Is there anything else you need to tell me?"
Shen Jiheng did not reply, nor did he even look up at him. He simply waved his hand, signaling him to leave.
Qin Chuan didn't understand either, but it was best not to say anything in this situation.
In the afternoon, Han Xi returned to the old house with information from several companies. Madam Shen originally wanted to advise her to rest during this period, but Han Xi insisted, so in order to keep her in a good mood, she did not object.
Now that he has something to do, Han Xi won't be bored.
She was busy until evening as soon as she got back. Usually, Shen Jiheng would have been back by now, but today she didn't see him at all.
Han Xi had to admit that she actually missed him a little; her heart had softened considerably after spending the last few days together.
She wanted to wait for Shen Jiheng to come back so she could discuss sending Liang Dong off tomorrow, and she wanted him to accompany her so she could apologize to Liang Dong.
Although it was too difficult to get Shen Jiheng to apologize, Han Xi would have closed the case long ago if it weren't for his interference.
Regardless of the circumstances, he bears some responsibility, so it's alright for him to say a few words.
At 10 p.m., Han Xi felt drowsy. She had just lain down and was half asleep when she heard the sound of the door opening across the way. She quickly got up and opened the door, and sure enough, it was Shen Jiheng who had returned.
Han Xi was a little angry and walked over to open the door.
"You've been nowhere to be seen all day, and you didn't even say hello when you came back."
Shen Jiheng turned around and said calmly, "I had something to do and came back late. I thought you were already resting, so I didn't want to disturb you."
He seemed very down today, as if something had happened.
Han Xi coughed lightly and said, "I just wanted to tell you that Liang Dong is returning to China tomorrow, and he invited me to see him off at the airport. I'd like to take you with me."
Shen Jiheng replied coldly, "I have something to do tomorrow and can't go. You can go by yourself."
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