"A banquet?"

Dahai Wang wondered, "If you go to a banquet, what role am I supposed to play with you?"

"Secretary."

"...Secretary?"

The corners of Dahai Wang's mouth twitched. When the hell did I become your secretary?

And a male secretary at that?

"Aren't you afraid this will get to your husband's ears?"

"Why would I be afraid?"

Qiangwei Wu said, "What's wrong with finding a secretary?"

"What I mean is..."

All of a sudden, Dahai Wang found himself at a loss for words.

This woman definitely understood what he was trying to say, but she was playing dumb with him.

After a long silence, Dahai Wang asked, "You're the chairwoman now, and you don't have a secretary?"

"Still hiring."

"What's the deal with tonight's banquet?"

"I've just become a shareholder of this company, now the major shareholder, and I'm serving as an executive director. The senior management has organized a welcome dinner."

Qiangwei Wu said, "I could dodge other events, but not this evening. Although I'm the major shareholder, I need to forge good relations with the senior staff, and I can't avoid drinking."

Dahai Wang understood her meaning.

She wasn't calling him over to block drinks but to take her home afterward.

"What time tonight?"

"The dinner is at seven o'clock."

"Okay."

"You have time?"

"Even if I don't, I'll have to make time!" Dahai Wang said this through gritted teeth, ready for battle.

Qiangwei Wu said, "Don't trouble yourself if you don't want to go."

Dahai Wang said, "Why can't you speak nicely at a time like this? Why do you always have to confront me?"

Qiangwei Wu was silent for a few seconds, then said, "I didn't confront you."

After driving home and entering the house, Dahai Wang suddenly asked, "Has your aunt left yet?"

The question was so sudden, and about such a private matter, that it caught Qiangwei Wu off guard.

She mumbled, "She's gone."

"Good to hear," Dahai Wang breathed a sigh of relief, "Otherwise it'd be another painful period."

He sat down on the sofa and sent a message to Ruyi Bai, "I can't make it out tonight."

Ruyi Bai hadn't contacted him yet, and she might not even be able to come out in the evening.

But he still had to let her know in advance, so she wouldn't get mad if he said he couldn't go when she called him later.

"Got a date with the little girlfriend tonight?"

Dahai Wang gave her a brief explanation, and Ruyi Bai said, "Alright, then I'll go watch a movie with my bestie."

Ruyi Bai seemed to be in a good mood lately.

He wondered if Mr. Liu had continued chatting with her.

The last time Mr. Liu found him, he knew that Mr. Liu was still unable to let go.

But with matters of the heart, it's difficult to mend a broken mirror.

As much as Ruyi Bai once loved him, that's how disappointed she became when she found out that he and Liu Lin had gotten together.

The way they were couldn't be brought back.

At dusk, six fifty.

Dahai Wang arrived at a star-rated hotel in his car.

Both of them got out of the car, with Dahai Wang stylishly opening the door for Qiangwei Wu to alight.

Qiangwei Wu was dressed in a high-end custom long dress, her hair cascading like a waterfall of ink, her face lightly made up, delicate and noble, mature and graceful, with a powerful presence.

Dahai Wang hardly dared look straight at her for fear of being unable to look away.

Noticing his deliberately averted gaze, the corners of Qiangwei Wu's mouth lifted slightly.

"Let's go."

Upon entering the hotel and being led by a waiter, the two walked into a large private room.

The private room was exceptionally spacious, with a dining area and a lounge area.

By the time they arrived, other executives of the company had already gathered, greeting her with smiles as soon as they walked in.

This group of executives, both men and women, averaged over 35 years old, dressed impeccably, and possessing an extraordinary demeanor.

From the eyes of these men, Dahai Wang could see their astonishment.

He focused on Hu Quan, but the man was very secretive, and there was nothing in his behavior to indicate a problem.

Hu Quan was surprised to see Wang Dahai there, but he didn't ask much.

After chatting for a while, they went to their respective tables.

Despite attending the dinner as a secretary, Wang Dahai still had a seat at the table, and no one objected.

During the meal, some started toasting.

As the toasts were made by executives, she couldn't just sip lightly; she downed her small bottle of baijiu each time.

After a round of toasting, she was feeling somewhat drunk.

Wang Dahai sat at his seat, eating and drinking.

His task today was to bring Wu Qiangwei to the dinner in one piece and take her back safely as well.

As the dishes passed by, a phone call came through.

Picking it up, he saw an unexpected call from Hu Quan.

Instinctively, he looked up, but didn't see Hu Quan anywhere.

"Hello."

"Mr. Wang, Director Wu has asked you to go to the company and bring the documents I sent over last time."

"Me?" Wang Dahai scanned the private room and didn't see Wu Qiangwei, nor did he know where she had gone.

"Yes."

"Where is your company?"

"You don't know?" Hu Quan was even more surprised than him.

"I'm just a driver; how should I know... Never mind, I'll call Director Wu."

"How about this, I'll have my secretary accompany you. The documents are in Director Wu's office. When you arrive at the company, ask CEO Wu for the exact location."

"Okay."

"I've given your number to my secretary; you two can get in touch."

Setting down his chopsticks and wiping his mouth, soon enough, an unknown number called in.

"Hello, Mr. Wang, I am Mr. Hu's secretary, my name is He Wen."

"Let's meet in the parking lot."

As Wang Dahai left, he glanced around one more time but still did not see Wu Qiangwei.

What's wrong with this woman, treating me like her real secretary?

He couldn't figure out what she was thinking.

When he got to the parking lot, a man in his twenties was already waiting there.

Seeing Wang Dahai, he immediately went up to greet him: "Hello, Mr. Wang."

"Let's go," Wang Dahai didn't bother with pleasantries and was about to take out his car keys when He Wen said, "Mr. Wang, please take my car."

He pressed his car key, and a car nearby flashed its lights.

Wang Dahai walked over, opened the passenger door, and sat down.

He Wen started the car and drove out of the parking lot.

On the way, Wang Dahai sent a message to Wu Qiangwei asking about the exact location of the documents.

However, Wu Qiangwei didn't reply for a long time.

Feeling impatient, Wang Dahai directly called her, but her phone was turned off.

He sensed something was off, but couldn't put his finger on it.

Watching the night scenery flashing by outside the car window, a bad premonition suddenly surged in his heart. He turned to He Wen, "Turn back!"

"Mr. Wang, aren't we going to the company?"

"Turn back!"

"But..."

"I told you to turn back!"

"Mr. Wang, Director Wu urgently needs the documents."

"To hell with your demands!" Wang Dahai unbuckled his seatbelt, grabbed the car door, and said, "Stop the car, or I'll jump out!"

He Wen hesitated for a moment, but still didn't stop the car.

Seeing his reaction, Wang Dahai knew he had probably guessed correctly.

The dinner tonight was a setup!

The request for documents was just an excuse to get rid of him!

The target was Wu Qiangwei!

As for the reason, he didn't know.

But he knew that Wu Qiangwei was in danger now.

"Damn it!"

Seeing that even threatening to jump from the car wouldn't make He Wen stop, Wang Dahai reached for the steering wheel with one hand and punched him in the head with the other.

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