The assistant behind him lowered his head and answered tremblingly, "President Pei, our spies have indeed not caught any hint of Jin Fangguo's recovery. He has always maintained the image of being in a wheelchair. This sudden change is truly unexpected and is due to the negligence of our subordinates."
Pei Sheng's eyes narrowed dangerously, and he muttered, "Useless! You don't even know about something this important! If this ruins my plans, I will not let you off the hook!"
Upon hearing this, the assistant shrank even further, his head almost buried in his chest. A hint of contempt flashed in his eyes, hidden in the shadows, but his words were full of fear: "President Pei, it was my dereliction of duty. I will never make such a mistake again."
Pei Sheng's sharp gaze swept over his assistant like ice before slowly withdrawing, his expression returning to calm as he asked indifferently, "Is everything ready?"
The assistant respectfully handed over the folder with both hands, "President Pei, rest assured, everything is ready, and the large screen has been tested and adjusted."
Pei Sheng downed the champagne in his glass in one gulp, a cold yet playful smile playing on his lips: "Alright, let's go and meet that good father we've never met."
He gracefully took another glass of crystal-clear wine from the waiter's tray, his steps steady as he slowly walked through the crowd, his gaze piercing through the noise and landing on Gu's father, who was surrounded by a halo of light and admiring glances.
On the other side.
Grandpa Gu and Jin Fangguo returned and asked in low voices, "How was it? Did you spot any suspicious individuals?"
Mr. and Mrs. Gu exchanged a glance and gently shook their heads, their eyes revealing a hint of caution. "We observed everyone at the banquet and did not notice anything unusual."
Lu Wenjing and his brothers also shook their heads one after another. Although they maintained their usual composure, their tone involuntarily became more serious: "We have thoroughly investigated and checked every passing vehicle without missing a single one. We have not found anything suspicious."
Jin Yan lowered his voice, his tone full of caution: "My dad didn't find anything unusual on the surveillance cameras either, and the people who checked the identities also reported that everyone matched the criteria and no one had sneaked in."
Fu Zhiyan frowned slightly, a hint of confusion in his eyes. He quietly turned to the side, leaning close to Lu An'an's ear, his voice deep and magnetic: "What happened?"
Lu An'an was deep in thought, her brows furrowed. Just as she was about to speak and explain the situation to Fu Zhiyan, she noticed out of the corner of her eye a young man with a smile walking towards them from behind Fu Zhiyan.
Her gaze involuntarily fell on the man's face. In an instant, an indescribable chill rose in Lu An'an's heart. A sense of crisis surged like a tide, enveloping her tightly and rendering her unable to move.
She froze on the spot, her heart pounding wildly.
[Who is this face!]
Fu Zhiyan noticed Lu An'an's unusual behavior, his eyes sharpened, and he followed her gaze to see a man approaching step by step. A shadow fell over his brow.
He then turned to look at Lu An'an and said softly, "This is Pei Sheng from the Pei family. Does An'an know him?"
A look of surprise flashed across Lu An'an's eyes, then she suddenly looked up at Fu Zhiyan, her eyes seeming to urgently seek confirmation of something. She involuntarily gripped his sleeve tightly, her tone urgent: "You said his name is Pei Sheng?"
Fu Zhiyan froze for a moment, then slowly nodded, "Yes."
Lu An'an's gaze was fixed on Pei Sheng, who was slowly approaching. Her eyes seemed to be brewing a storm, and her body trembled slightly due to her uncontrollable emotions.
[Pei Sheng, he is Pei Sheng!]
[That guy, Pei Sheng, was supposed to play the boss who made deals with the criminal gang!]
The Lu family members were all shocked, as if struck by an invisible thunderbolt, and exchanged incredulous glances.
So this kid is the cannon fodder who died on the spot?
Lu An'an stared at that face that was both familiar and unfamiliar. Hatred and anger intertwined into a complex web that almost devoured her. The inexplicable emotions burned like a raging fire in her chest, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.
A slight throbbing pain shot through her heart. She raised her hand to press against her chest, her body swaying from the sudden emotional shock.
[I've never seen him before, so why do I feel such intense hatred? That face looks so familiar, who is it?]
Fu Zhiyan quickly wrapped his arms around Lu An'an, his deep eyes filled with undisguised worry: "An'an? Are you alright?"
The Lu family members noticed Lu An'an's unusual behavior and gathered around her, their eyes filled with concern and worry: "An'an, what's wrong? Is something the problem?"
Lu An'an felt as if her chest weighed a thousand pounds, and each breath was accompanied by a slight tremor.
She leaned gently against Fu Zhiyan, closed her eyes to forcefully suppress the surging emotions in her heart, and opened her eyes. Although her face was slightly pale, she tried her best to put on an indifferent expression: "It's nothing. I was just a little dizzy because I didn't eat anything. I'm fine now."
Lu Wenjing looked at Lu An'an with heartache and said softly, "An'an, why don't you go to the lounge to rest for a while? We'll take care of things here."
Lu An'an shook her head, her gaze sharp as she looked at Pei Sheng who was approaching step by step, her voice icy: "No, I'm right here. This person... is not right."
This face feels so familiar... could it be... a nemesis?
Lu's father and Fu Zhiyan and the others were all startled and focused their attention on Pei Sheng.
Who is this person's master?!
Fu Zhiyan's fingers curled slightly, clenching into a fist, his gaze sharp as he stared at Pei Sheng, the smile on his lips fading.
Is this the person who has always wanted to hurt An'an?
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