"Actually, I just happened to see him on the street... and then... how should I put it... actually, I used to..."

Gao Panpan grabbed her hair, looking as if she didn't know how to begin to express the myriad things she wanted to say.

Indeed, if it's a matter of showing off, usually one can recount it with great flair and even exaggerate a bit.

But if it's an embarrassing matter, it's much harder to discuss, as no one would willingly expose their shortcomings.

And Gao Panpan's failed scam, which ended with her being sent to the police station, clearly didn't fall under the category of showing off.

"I remember you just said that you stutter when you lie, and now perhaps you're lying?" Du Linlang snorted coldly, "It seems you really have a death wish!"

At that moment, the security guards seemed to come to a decision, and they surged forward, surrounding Gao Panpan.

Then, the head of security said, "President Du, I must remind you again, this is the thirty-third floor, if you really throw someone out, there will be fatalities, are you sure you want to do this?"

"I'm sure," Du Linlang replied without hesitation.

In truth, she had already noticed the head of security had turned on the recording function on his phone; this was a little trick used by small fry.

After all, human life is of great importance, and when something happens, there are no small matters. The security guards were also afraid that Du Linlang would deny everything when the time came.

"Don't come any closer!" Gao Panpan shrieked, then held back for a long time, but still couldn't find any powerful threats.

As a weak woman in such a situation, indeed, any threat seemed feeble and powerless.

The security guards looked at Du Linlang in unison, as if making a final inquiry.

How could Gao Panpan not know, her life and death now hung on the other's word.

Driven by the instinct to survive, she could no longer care about losing face, gritting her teeth, she said, "I'll tell the truth, but you have to let these people go first."

Du Linlang nodded in agreement, "Alright, but you should know, you only have this one chance.

Or, you can try to attack me once everyone leaves, and see if you'll end up holding me hostage or if you'll die quicker."

With that, she signaled the security guards and the secretary to leave.

The security guards exchanged glances, a hint of regret passing through their eyes, but more so a sense of relief.

After all, for most people, the temptation of profit can stir the heart, but the unease and anxiety often outweigh the joy.

Of course, if Du Linlang had offered a better price or simply thrown cash on the ground, it might be a different story.

"President Du, should I stay behind?" the secretary said bravely.

Although she didn't know exactly what was going on, she could tell the tension in the air was palpable.

"No need, everyone out," Du Linlang waved her hand, appearing relaxed and at ease, seemingly unconcerned that Gao Panpan might turn against her once everyone left.

Once the secretary and the security guards were out, Gao Panpan let out a long breath and recounted the full story of how she had met Xiao Feng.

And after hearing it all, Du Linlang's lips curved slightly up, and she spoke in a knowing tone, "Sister, your acting is quite good, but your experience and mental resilience are still too poor."

Gao Panpan instantly froze. If she remembered correctly, Xiao Feng had said something similar to her.

For a moment, Gao Panpan couldn't help but feel that Du Linlang was unfathomable, and she clearly realized that she had gotten herself caught in a huge vortex, making it difficult to escape.

Du Linlang didn't pay any more attention to the dumbfounded Gao Panpan and pressed a button on the desk again, calling the secretary into the office.

"Inform those security guards just now to collect their salary from finance and leave," Du Linlang said expressionlessly, "Our Lanyue Group doesn't need mercenaries to ensure security."

The secretary couldn't help but say, "But didn't you just have them..."

Before she finished, Du Linlang interrupted, "That was just an act. I wanted to see the quality of our grassroots security, but now it seems five thousand yuan can make them willing to kill. If a rival company offers them more, who knows what they might do.

Also, before they leave, check their phones. If there's any suspicious audio or video recording, delete it immediately. If they're not happy, they can sue with their contract."

"Yes, President Du," the secretary agreed and turned to leave.

Although she thought Du Linlang was being a bit unreasonable about this matter, as a secretary, when facing the orders from her top supervisor, all she could do was comply.

...

In the Siheyuan in Jiuyou Town, Xiao Feng sat in the courtyard drinking tea, while Lin Jiaxuan lay on a lounge chair soaking in the sun.

In Xiao Feng's words, people are like flowers and plants; they need to see the sun. Always staying indoors, even if they're not sick, they'll end up with ailments.

Of course, Lin Jiaxuan didn't find this enjoyable at all, because... the sunlight was just too blinding.

Seeing the uncomfortable expression on Lin Jiaxuan's face, Xiao Feng chuckled silently, went to Zhao Guo'an's room, took out a pair of sunglasses, and put them on Lin Jiaxuan, joking, "Now don't you think I'm a pretty decent person?"

"Bah!" Lin Jiaxuan said ungratefully, "It's only because you insisted on me coming out. Don't think a few small favors will make me grateful to you."

"Hehe..." Xiao Feng chuckled dryly, reaching to take off the sunglasses from her face, "Then you can continue to appreciate the golden sunrise."

Lin Jiaxuan panicked inside, tilted her head to one side, and gritted her teeth in anger. What kind of mindset does this guy have, that he insists on pushing me to the edge!

In her view, Xiao Feng's behavior was undoubtedly mean-spirited and low-grade.

She remembered there had been a piece of news online once, about a village where seven or eight people had died in one year, and not all of the deceased were seriously ill elderly.

This matter caught the attention of the local police, who, after investigation, discovered that the murderer was actually the owner of a coffin shop.

Even more absurdly, the coffin shop owner killed people to improve his business.

And Lin Jiaxuan believed that Xiao Feng's behavior towards her was essentially no different from the coffin shop owner's in the news.

Just then, a shiny black car stopped at the entrance of the Siheyuan, and Xiao Feng frowned slightly, this car looked very familiar.

The next moment, Ma Qiang got out from the passenger seat, carrying a briefcase as he walked in, followed by a young man getting out from the driver's seat.

The young man had short hair, distinct features, and a smile that gave a bright feeling, as he followed Ma Qiang into the Siheyuan.

"Is it about what happened last night?" Xiao Feng asked directly.

Ma Qiang smiled bitterly and nodded, "I'm afraid you'll have to tell me the whole story in detail, otherwise I can't report back."

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