After leaving Xiuhe Court, Chen Yang took Zhou Yufei home. She needed to go home to get her cell phone before heading to the hospital to see Zhou Songquan.

On the way, Zhou Yufei asked curiously, "Chen Yang, how did you find me? And who exactly is that subordinate of yours? He even had a gun."

"Fairy, I just saved you," Chen Yang said, exasperated. "Never mind a 'thank you,' but where are all these questions coming from?"

"Thank you for saving me," Zhou Yufei said perfunctorily before continuing, "Can you answer my questions now?"

Chen Yang rolled his eyes. This woman... could she be any more perfunctory?!

Left with no choice, Chen Yang briefly explained how he had checked the surveillance footage. As for Yang Hu, he didn't elaborate, simply fobbing her off with a vague story.

Zhou Yufei knew Chen Yang was making things up but didn't press the issue. Instead, she stared at him earnestly and asked, "Chen Yang, I really want to know… what was your first thought when you couldn't reach me? Were you afraid I couldn't handle it and might do something irreversible?"

Chen Yang turned his head away and fell silent. He had indeed been worried about that, and now that she had brought it up, he was too uncomfortable to face her.

"Actually, your worrying was completely unnecessary. This Fairy hasn't even had a taste of her Tang Monk meat yet. Why would I do something so irreversible?" Zhou Yufei blinked, giving Chen Yang a flirtatious smile.

Chen Yang: "..."

What on earth was this woman saying? It sounded so creepy.

After dropping Zhou Yufei off, Chen Yang returned to Qin Corporation. He still needed to report to Qin Qiu about the contract. On the way, he received a call from her. "Chen Yang, why aren't you back yet? Zheng Xiaoman said she's coming to the company for an inspection. Hurry back."

"What does she want at the company? And why do I have to be there?" Chen Yang asked with a frown.

"Why so many questions? You negotiated the contract with her, and you're one of the few people in the company who knows her well. How can our welcoming party not include you?" Qin Qiu retorted.

"Alright!"

After hanging up, Chen Yang sped toward Qin Corporation.

When he arrived, Qin Qiu was already waiting at the entrance with a group of company executives. Qin Song, as the vice-chairman, was naturally among them. As Chen Yang approached, many of them gave him strange looks.

Chen Yang knitted his brows, wondering about their expressions. But when he overheard the nearby employees gossiping, he immediately swore. "Who's spreading rumors about me behind my back?"

Chen Yang fixed his gaze on Qin Song. "Kid, it was you, wasn't it?"

"How could it be me?" Qin Song looked astonished. "I'm your brother-in-law. Spreading such a scandal would disgrace the Qin Family. Do you think I'd slap my own face? Besides, I haven't even asked you about this yet, and you're already questioning me? What do you mean, Chen Yang?"

The words were well-reasoned and seemingly faultless.

But Chen Yang just laughed. "Speaking so flawlessly. You must have prepared that little speech in advance, right?"

"You're full of it!" Qin Song retorted angrily.

"See? Embarrassment turns to anger."

Qin Qiu scolded from the side, "What's all this noise? President Zheng will be here any moment. Prepare to welcome her! Also, I've already assigned someone to investigate this matter. We'll have results soon."

Qin Qiu glanced at Chen Yang and then gave Qin Song a pointed look. In fact, she didn't believe for a second that anything could have happened between Chen Yang and Zheng Xiaoman. Everyone in Lingjin City's business world knew what kind of person Zheng Xiaoman was. Someone had to be stirring up trouble, and Qin Song was the most likely suspect. If she had any proof, she would have already made her move. Regardless, Chen Yang was her husband. Having him slandered like this was a deep personal embarrassment.

Qin Song just smiled and said nothing. The real show hasn't even started yet. You'll get what's coming to you!

「A short while later.」

A white Range Rover slowly approached and stopped at the entrance. Dressed in a sharp black suit, the brisk and efficient Zheng Xiaoman stepped out of the car. Her delicate features immediately drew the attention of everyone around. Looking over the entire gathering, only Qin Qiu could possibly match her presence, though in terms of sheer aura, Qin Qiu was still at a slight disadvantage. Zheng Xiaoman was truly a top-tier businesswoman.

However, she had no sooner gotten out of the car than seven or eight people dressed like corporate elites rushed forward, shouting at her.

"President Zheng, we heard you got involved with Chen Yang of Qin Corporation! Why would you get mixed up with a good-for-nothing?"

"You're famous for never making concessions, yet you unexpectedly gave Chen Yang a five-percent discount. Is there some unspeakable secret behind this?"

"President Zheng, does this mean you're a third party interfering in someone else's marriage?"

The group barraged her with relentless questions. Suddenly, all eyes were drawn to the scene, and people began to point and whisper about Zheng Xiaoman, Chen Yang, and Qin Qiu as more and more onlookers gathered.

Zheng Xiaoman's expression visibly darkened.

Looking upset, Qin Qiu shouted sternly, "Who are you people, spouting such nonsense? Get lost!"

"We're just curious! By the way, Chairman Qin, what do you think about Zheng Xiaoman interfering in your marriage to Chen Yang?"

"They say Chen Yang is useless, but now he's suddenly in high demand. How does that make you feel?"

As soon as Qin Qiu spoke, the group turned on her, assailing her with another round of baseless questions.

"If you don't shut up, I'm calling security!" Qin Qiu said coldly.

Zheng Xiaoman took two steps forward and chuckled lightly. "President Qin, you don't recognize these people?"

"I don't," Qin Qiu shook her head, then added apologetically, "I'm very sorry, President Zheng. These people are here to cause trouble."

"Good that you don't," Zheng Xiaoman said. She suddenly raised her hand and gestured toward the shouting group. "Go. Teach them a lesson."

"Yes, President Zheng!" A middle-aged man who had been standing closely behind her lunged forward.

The next second—BANG! BANG! BANG!—all the people who had been shouting questions were lying in pools of their own blood, wailing and writhing in agony.

In an instant, everyone was stunned. It was well-known that Zheng Xiaoman was ruthlessly efficient, but no one had expected this level of brutal dominance.

Qin Song's facial muscles twitched. What kind of woman is this?!

Zheng Xiaoman ignored everyone's stares and gestured again. "Grab one!"

Without a word, the middle-aged man seized a person from the ground by his collar and dragged him before Zheng Xiaoman.

"Who told you to say those things?" Zheng Xiaoman demanded.

The man, his nose broken, hadn't yet recovered from the blinding pain and shock. He instinctively waved his hands. "No, it wasn't me!"

"If not you, then who?"

"It… it was…" The man started to speak but then hesitated, clearly afraid of something.

BANG!

"Ahhh!" Screaming in agony, the man struggled to turn, his terrified eyes scanning the group of executives standing behind Qin Qiu.

Qin Song's face turned ashen, and he spun around to leave.

"Where are you going?" Chen Yang spoke up, throwing an arm over Qin Song's shoulder. "We agreed to welcome President Zheng together. How can you slip away early?"

Everyone else on the scene turned to look at him.

Qin Song: "…"

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