In truth, Qin Huai did not want to provoke Shen Yuzhi at all. Their previous argument had left their relationship incredibly strained, and the recent leak of that intimate photo of Shen Yuzhi and Ji Sui, which was still trending on the hot searches, caused Qin Huai a kind of heartache he could not fully explain.
“Yes, yes, let us go eat first!” After saying this, Song Zhe pulled Qin Huai toward the nearest elevator and headed downstairs, perfectly missing Shen Yuzhi, who had just stepped onto a different elevator.
During the meal, Song Zhe feared Qin Huai might be in low spirits, so he suggested a restaurant a bit further away. The environment was top-notch, which made Qin Huai feel much more comfortable as he sat there.
However, just as they were seated, they heard two young women at the neighboring table discussing the photo of Shen Yuzhi and Ji Sui.
“I never imagined Young Master Shen would be so close to the famous star Cheng. I actually thought they did not know each other.”
“You must not follow their pairing! I heard that back when Young Master Shen was having financial difficulties, it was Ji Sui who funded him! Otherwise, why do you think that big star could drink with Shen Yuzhi the moment he returned to the country? They have been in private contact for all these years! Oh my, their relationship is truly excellent. Are they going to get married? How happy!”
“Is that for real? Ji Sui funded Shen Yuzhi? I have never heard of that before!”
The dialogue between these two women plunged Qin Huai into an infinite silence. If it were true that Ji Sui had funded Shen Yuzhi back then and they had kept in touch all this time, then their relationship was indeed significant.
At the thought of this, Qin Huai felt nothing but extreme bitterness. He remained silent, eventually shedding tears. Song Zhe, who had just finished ordering, looked up and met Qin Huai’s teary eyes.
“What is wrong, Little Huai-Huai? Why are you suddenly crying? Did that man send you a message? Do not pay any attention to him!”
Song Zhe was so anxious he began rambling incoherently. He even began to wonder wildly if the Omega was feeling anxious because his Alpha was not by his side, or perhaps he was craving his Alpha’s pheromones.
However, Qin Huai remained silent. He first wiped away his tears and sniffled, looking at the concerned Song Zhe as if nothing had happened. After calming himself down, he finally spoke. “It is nothing. Something just got into my eye. It is really nothing.”
Qin Huai repeated that he was fine, but that did not put Song Zhe’s mind at ease. After weighing his options, he decided it would be better for Qin Huai to recuperate at home.
“I think it would be better for you to be at home! Otherwise, you will be caught up in wild thoughts all day long!”
However, Song Zhe’s suggestion was rejected by Qin Huai. He sighed, staring at the table in front of him, and said helplessly, “I am really fine. Do not worry, Xiao Zhe. Right now, I just want to find evidence against Shen Chengde as soon as possible and get him kicked out of the Cheng family!”
Seeing Qin Huai transform into a completely different person, Song Zhe grinned and slid over to sit beside him.
“Then we must eat well now. Only after we eat will we have the energy to deal with all these matters!”
Under Song Zhe’s gentle comfort, Qin Huai’s mood improved significantly. By the end of the meal, he had become much more cheerful, and the return trip was not at all dreary. On the contrary, he was unusually determined, which made Song Zhe sigh in admiration.
When they arrived at the company, Shen Yuzhi’s car had not yet left. Song Zhe grabbed Qin Huai’s hand and prevented him from getting out of the car. Only after they watched Shen Yuzhi drive away did they breathe a sigh of relief and return to the office. Colleagues mentioned that Shen Yuzhi had been waiting in the lobby the entire time, but never saw Qin Huai come down, and had only left just moments ago.
“I never expected that guy Shen Yuzhi would actually wait for you at the company entrance. What is he trying to do? Is it because you haven’t replied to his messages?”
Song Zhe turned his head and asked Qin Huai with confusion. For a moment, Qin Huai gave an awkward laugh and took out his phone. He had not blocked Shen Yuzhi, but he had ignored every message and call from him.
“Why are you ignoring him? No wonder he waited. I have a feeling he will come again soon. You better be careful!”
Song Zhe shrugged his shoulders; while he was telling Qin Huai to be careful, he was actually glaring fiercely at the spot where Shen Yuzhi had driven off.
“Do not worry, I will definitely be fine. Besides, I have you by my side!”
Qin Huai’s words made Song Zhe smile happily. After all, Song Zhe was the current head of the Song family. Although he was an Omega, his intellect and methods surpassed even those of many elite Alphas. In this regard, Qin Huai had always admired Song Zhe, which was why he often came to him for advice.
“How should I go about seizing evidence against Shen Chengde without letting him or his wife know?” Qin Huai rested his chin on his hands and leaned on the sofa, carefully examining the data on his tablet. It was a record of all the capital flows under Shen Chengde’s control over the years. Each entry represented a staggering amount of money.
Qin Huai could not help but click his tongue as he looked through them. If Shen Chengde had no other sources of income, he surely would not have access to such a vast sum of money. Even if Ling Feng were funding him, it would be impossible for him to produce such numbers.
“That is easy! Since it is his secret, how could he possibly know? Furthermore, you must uncover it while staying completely under the radar. As long as you can grasp the relevant information, I can get people to help you.”
Hearing Song Zhe’s confident tone, Qin Huai felt relieved. He sighed, smiled, and shared all the information he had with Song Zhe.
“Look at this. The income and expenses simply do not balance! How could he possibly have this much money, and how could he possibly spend this much? It is truly terrifying.”
After Qin Huai finished speaking, both fell into silence, contemplating what could have led to Shen Chengde possessing such a large sum of money. Then, they both spoke in unison: “Crime!”
“Besides crime, there is no way to make money faster. Furthermore, Shen Chengde is not an honest man; he must have been secretly conducting transactions with others, for example, money laundering. If he were caught, he would be sentenced to prison! But right now, based solely on these statements, there is no justification for an arrest.”
Qin Huai analyzed the situation cautiously, and Song Zhe nodded in agreement. Indeed, they could not let Shen Chengde face legal sanctions based only on these statements.
“And what you have now is likely just the tip of the iceberg. A person like him probably has other things going on. Find as much as you can! When the time comes, we will ruin his reputation in front of everyone.”
Song Zhe narrowed his eyes like a little fox and looked toward Qin Huai, who understood exactly what he meant. He nodded and focused his attention on monitoring the surveillance footage. Just like that, the two spent the entire afternoon in the office checking data.
The next day, because of this matter regarding Shen Chengde, the two went to the office building where Shen Chengde had reportedly appeared. This was an extremely high-end club, the kind Qin Huai would never visit, yet it was said to be a place Shen Chengde frequented. Qin Huai and Song Zhe went together, only to be stopped at the front desk. To enter, the two of them had to buy a membership card, which infuriated Qin Huai. How could they spend so much money just for this?
“Alright, alright, Little Huai-Huai. Let us endure it. If you cannot bear small burdens, you will spoil great plans. Anyway, after this matter, we will make Shen Chengde pay back everything we lost! It is okay, I will treat you.”
Even with Song Zhe saying this, Qin Huai could not muster any excitement. Following the waiter’s guidance, they went to the third floor. They enjoyed the club’s services, though this floor was merely a massage parlor. It looked quite authentic, but the massage technique was remarkably subpar. Qin Huai and Song Zhe lay on the massage beds, faces full of disdain.
With a technique like this, why would someone like Shen Chengde travel all this way? There must be something suspicious going on. Because of this, the two even tried other services. By the time they finished, it was already dark, and they sat in the restaurant, eating a fruit platter and relaxing.
“I have to say, this old guy really knows how to enjoy himself. After this entire routine, my body feels much more comfortable. Oh my! If I had known, I would have gotten a card earlier. Aside from the subpar massage, everything else is not bad.”
Song Zhe mumbled as he bit into a lychee, laughing as he spoke. Qin Huai had no idea what the kid was saying and could only mumble an incoherent agreement.
“I just wonder if he will come. It is already so late. If he comes tonight, he will surely do something! We will grab him by the evidence and make him regret it!”
Song Zhe swallowed the lychee and spoke excitedly to Qin Huai. Qin Huai nodded involuntarily. Of course, he was looking forward to Shen Chengde appearing tonight. If he came another time, it might not be as easy to catch him in the act.
Therefore, they ordered their meal while full of anticipation and continued to chat. They had a premonition that Shen Chengde would definitely appear tonight, so they huddled in the lounge area, waiting for his arrival. It was not until around 10:00 PM that, as luck would have it, the person they had been waiting for finally appeared at the entrance.