The matter of Cheng An’s pregnancy remained unknown afterward. Since no one came to bother Qin Huai anymore, he was finally able to work in peace at the company for a few more days.
However, Ling Feng had been active. He basically never returned home, staying out all the time, though no one knew exactly what he was doing. Although Qin Huai did not pay much attention to it, he still felt some suspicion.
Therefore, Qin Huai reached out to Shen Yuzhi, whom he had not seen for several days.
Even so, Qin Huai had to muster all his courage. Despite the fact that facing Shen Yuzhi felt somewhat awkward nowadays.
“Young Master Shen, I would like you to help me investigate something.”
Qin Huai rubbed his fingers, speaking to Shen Yuzhi with hesitation.
He swallowed his saliva, not daring to look the man in front of him in the eye.
Shen Yuzhi rested his head on his hand, watching Qin Huai with amusement for a long while before he finally came back to his senses and asked slowly.
“What help do you want from me? Young Master Qin, no matter what you want me to help you with, you should at least state the value you can bring me.”
Upon hearing these words, Qin Huai immediately tightened his nerves. He bit his lip and took out his phone.
“I will provide Young Master Shen with major developments regarding the Shen Group. In addition to that, I have new, new information about shareholders’ meetings and board meetings.”
Qin Huai was extremely nervous as he said these two sentences, fearing that Shen Yuzhi would refuse his request.
However, Shen Yuzhi looked him up and down. After scrutinizing him, he nodded slowly.
He seemed satisfied with the conditions Qin Huai had offered.
“Then go ahead and speak, Young Master Qin.”
“I want Young Master Shen to help me keep an eye on Ling Feng. He seems to be plotting something behind the scenes.”
After all, Ling Feng had been far too quiet lately, which was completely different from his usual self.
He must have his own plans and would not just sit at home quietly without doing anything.
Shen Yuzhi raised his eyebrows and agreed.
Afterward, an endless silence filled the air. They sat face to face; Qin Huai bit his lip, not daring to speak.
Shen Yuzhi watched Qin Huai in front of him with a lingering interest, also remaining silent.
If the waiter had not come to serve their drinks, they probably would have stayed silent for much longer.
However, facing Shen Yuzhi, Qin Huai’s heart was still pounding wildly, and he felt uncomfortable all over.
Yet, Shen Yuzhi seemed to notice Qin Huai’s physical discomfort and silently released some pheromones to help Qin Huai adjust.
The familiar scent of mountain pine and snow made Qin Huai feel much more at ease, yet he remained somewhat surprised.
After all, he had not expected Shen Yuzhi to voluntarily release pheromones to relieve his stress. This immediately forced Qin Huai to let his mind run wild with speculation.
Once he started speculating, he could not help but become distracted, and he did not even hear what Shen Yuzhi was saying.
It was not until a hand with visible veins reached out in front of him that Qin Huai snapped out of his trance, nearly spilling the coffee in front of him.
“It seems Young Master Qin has not been resting enough these days, since you are getting distracted while talking to me.”
Shen Yuzhi tapped his fingers on the table, looking at Qin Huai with full interest.
Meeting Shen Yuzhi’s gaze, Qin Huai could not help but lower his head.
He did not dare to speak; he just nodded gently, holding the cup of coffee and rocking it slightly.
“How have you been feeling at the Cheng family company lately?”
Qin Huai had not expected Shen Yuzhi to take the initiative to care about his current situation. He opened his mouth and said it was alright.
After all, except for Lin Xingxue coming to cause trouble, nothing strange had happened so far.
Even though Qin Huai was speaking so little, Shen Yuzhi still showed no intention of leaving. He continued to watch the man in front of him with lingering interest, as if he were very curious about Qin Huai. This made Qin Huai feel even more uneasy, so he finished his coffee first and left the cafe.
Just as he was about to get into his car, he turned around and met that familiar face again.
It gave Qin Huai a huge fright, but Shen Yuzhi still gently supported his shoulders, gave him a few careful instructions, and then drove off, leaving Qin Huai standing at the shop entrance, feeling at a loss.
By the time Qin Huai returned to the Song residence in a daze, he still felt it was somewhat surreal, as if everything that happened today was just a dream.
“What is wrong with you today? You look like you have lost your soul. Who did you meet? Tell me.”
Song Zhe carried his newly bought clothes and happily approached Qin Huai, but was pushed aside by Qin Huai’s shoulder as he sat down.
“I just feel uneasy in my heart, fearing that kid Ling Feng is plotting something behind the scenes, so I went to beg Shen Yuzhi…”
As Qin Huai spoke, he felt increasingly guilty, his voice growing smaller. Song Zhe frowned upon hearing this and was about to speak, but Qin Huai covered his mouth.
“Xiao Zhe, I know what you want to say, but we have already made the deal, so it is too late to say anything else. He will not harm me; he will definitely help me. Do not worry…”
Song Zhe looked at Qin Huai with an expression of pure helplessness, as if saying, “You foolish romantic, you are truly beyond saving.”
After exchanging glances with Song Zhe, Qin Huai let him go and walked back to his bedroom with a beaming smile, not caring what Song Zhe was scolding him for behind his back.
However, Shen Yuzhi did not return to his villa this time; instead, he headed to the Cheng family villa.
Since Cheng An was now pregnant, Shen Yuzhi judged from information gathered by his subordinates that Ling Feng had not been home recently, while Cheng An remained at the Cheng residence for his pregnancy.
He thought he might be able to get some information about Ling Feng from the Cheng family side.
But Shen Yuzhi had no intention of going inside. He watched from a distance at the gate and saw Cheng An being helped by Lin Xingxue as they walked out of the Cheng villa. The two were laughing and chatting as they boarded a car.
“Follow them.”
At Shen Yuzhi’s command, their car followed the car carrying the two of them slowly toward the city center.
The car drove for a long time until it stopped at an exceptionally luxurious club.
Shen Yuzhi scanned it from the car and discovered that this club was a property of the Ling family.
This immediately made Shen Yuzhi curl his lips, and he ordered two of his subordinates to follow them inside to see what the situation was.
Shen Yuzhi had never been to this club before; it had just opened recently, so he was naturally unfamiliar with its layout.
Therefore, Ling Feng must be hiding out in this club recently.
“What a coward.” Shen Yuzhi thought to himself, disdainfully cursing Ling Feng twice.
Just then, he saw several of Ling Feng’s subordinates walk out from a side door.
Their sneaky demeanor was no different from thieves, which made Shen Yuzhi knit his brows.
He took his car and followed those two subordinates to another building.
It was an office building that had just been completed. However, this was not a Ling family property, but a Cheng family one.
“These two families are really intertwined,” he thought.
At the main entrance of this office building, Shen Yuzhi saw a long-lost face: Ling Feng.
And the person with Ling Feng was actually Cheng Shangjian, which Shen Yuzhi had not expected.
Shen Yuzhi kept some distance from them, not wanting to alert the enemy. He sat quietly in the car and watched as the two chatted for a bit before entering the office building.
“Young Master, should we follow them inside to take a look?”
The subordinate sitting in the front turned his head cautiously to ask, but Shen Yuzhi waved his hand, signaling no.
After all, in a newly completed office building, the two of them were likely just discussing matters concerning their two families.
There was nothing worth listening to.
“Take photos of the two of them at the club and keep a close eye on this office building. Once Ling Feng makes any move, let me know immediately.”
After leaving these instructions, Shen Yuzhi had them drive back to his villa, and he sent this information to Qin Huai via text message.
However, Qin Huai had not expected the Cheng family to have a newly completed office building. Such a major event—Cheng Shangjian should have been bragging about it at home long ago. It was truly strange that he had kept it from him for so long.
“I was not aware of this office building, either. I do not know when they bought it. It must be something Cheng Shangjian bought for his son.”
Qin Huai scoffed and sent what he knew to Shen Yuzhi.
Shen Yuzhi held his phone, staring at the message. After a long silence, he chose to continue his investigation.
However, a few days later, there were finally results: this office building was indeed intended to be transferred under Cheng An’s name by Cheng Shangjian.
It seemed Qin Huai understood his father well enough. This level of unscrupulousness was truly laughable.
Shen Yuzhi sneered, organized the information again, and prepared to send someone to deliver it to Qin Huai.
But thinking that he had not seen Qin Huai for many days, after much consideration, he decided to go to the Shen Group himself.
However, he did not expect to run into Ling Feng, who had not been to the Shen Group in a long time. Shen Yuzhi bumped into him as soon as he entered the lobby.
In such an atmosphere, Shen Yuzhi and Ling Feng were at daggers drawn.
Even though both of them wore smiles on their faces, the smiles were enough to make the front desk staff break out in goosebumps.
“Shen Yuzhi, you really treat this place like your own home, coming here so often. What are you doing here today? Looking for your little lover?”
Ling Feng leaned on the leather sofa, casting a look of disdain as he examined Shen Yuzhi, mocking him.
Before Shen Yuzhi could speak, he continued to yell: “Let me tell you, Young Master Shen, is there anything you lack? Why are you even trying to snatch my man? Seriously.”
Ling Feng’s eyes glared, his entire demeanor looking exceptionally angry. He casually slapped the leather sofa, the sound so loud that several staff members at the front desk could not help but stretch their necks, looking over here with curiosity.
However, Shen Yuzhi did not speak, having no desire to pay any attention to Ling Feng.