A meaningful smile curled at the corners of his lips as a thought crossed his mind.
“If this scene were recorded, do you think… the person backing you would be so furious they’d spit blood upon seeing it?”
Lou Qiyun’s eyes flickered slightly.
She showed no panic at his words.
Instead, she quickly assessed the situation, analyzing his true intentions.
Before she could finish her thoughts, Wu Haifeng grew impatient with mere talk and leaned closer.
Just then, a pale, delicate foot suddenly pressed against his chest.
His movements halted, forcing him to lean back, the smug expression on his face instantly freezing.
The faint, orchid-like fragrance from her body filled his nostrils, cool and elegant.
“Aren’t you afraid, Young Master Wu… that your mask might slip?”
In the eyes of outsiders, both Wu Haifeng and Lou Tingwen were respectable figures.
They dressed in tailored suits, spoke with refined elegance, and carried themselves with impeccable manners.
They were widely recognized as elite representatives in the business world—successful, stable in their social circles.
Such an image made them highly sought-after in the marriage market.
Countless socialites vied for their attention, while the media eagerly covered their every move.
Their family backgrounds and social status were beyond reproach.
More importantly, this persona helped stabilize their company’s stock prices and maintain investor confidence.
But if a scandal were exposed—
Especially one involving violence, coercion, or moral corruption—
Stock prices would inevitably plummet, shareholders would revolt, and the board would be thrown into turmoil.
Years of carefully crafted images would be destroyed in an instant.
At this thought, Wu Haifeng’s face darkened abruptly, a vein throbbing faintly at his temple.
Lou Qiyun’s words reminded him of Lu Lingchuan and his troublesome subordinates!
That group acted ruthlessly, with sharp methods, hounding him relentlessly like dogs, constantly spreading rumors.
They forced him to concede, disrupting his peace at every turn.
Lou Qiyun cast him a casual glance.
The animosity between Lu Lingchuan and Wu Haifeng was already an open secret in their circles.
Moreover, Wei Junyi had privately revealed that Wu Haifeng had offended a powerful family in the capital due to an investment decision and was being pressured behind the scenes.
So, who could be behind all this?
Who else but the Lu Family, skilled in AI technology and controlling a vast data intelligence network?
Pulling her thoughts back, she pushed hard with her foot, shoving him away forcefully.
“By then, it’s hard to say who Lou Tingwen will hand me over to.”
She steadied herself, her tone cool and composed.
Wu Haifeng winced, his chest aching from the kick.
Strangely, instead of flying into a rage, he felt a twisted sense of pleasure rising within him.
Clutching his chest, his breathing slightly labored, he grinned.
“The second daughter of the Lou Family is quite intriguing!”
He murmured to himself.
With that, he casually picked up the butterfly knife he had confiscated earlier.
In one swift motion, he cleanly severed the red rope binding her.
Lou Qiyun rubbed her wrist gently.
She pulled out her phone from her pocket, her fingertips lightly tapping the screen.
Wu Haifeng tilted his head back, a faint smirk playing on his lips, a look of smug satisfaction spreading across his face.
“Ever heard of Yulai Pavilion? That place is extraordinary—luxuriously decorated, impeccable service, even the air feels aristocratic.”
“Ordinary people can’t even get in; even some wealthy individuals need reservations in advance. It’s incredibly exclusive, more refined than a five-star hotel.”
“As for Lu Lingchuan? He’s busy all day like a spinning top—company matters, meetings, negotiations, one after another. He has no time for socializing in such places.”
“But you’re different. If I take you there to make an appearance, just being seen will get the news back to him. He’ll be hopping mad!”
He let out a few scornful laughs, his voice dripping with sarcasm.
Thinking of that scene, he couldn’t help but laugh aloud.
Yet Lou Qiyun didn’t even spare him a glance.
She tilted her head slightly, her fingertips gliding lightly across her phone screen.
Soon, a message from Wei Junyi popped up on the screen.
“Sister Lou, Lou Corporation’s stock price has started falling—it’s dropped nearly three percentage points in just half an hour.”
“Market sentiment is unstable right now, with many people selling off. Should we seize this opportunity to buy up all the shares and secure controlling ownership in one move?”
Her eyebrows lifted faintly.
Capital markets fear uncertainty the most.
And once news of upper management turmoil spreads, stock prices are bound to fluctuate.
However, she knew clearly that this was only the beginning.
The real storm hadn’t even begun.
She cast a cool, indifferent glance at Wu Haifeng.
Then, her fingers tapped rapidly on the screen.
“Wait a bit longer, don’t rush. This isn’t the lowest point yet—the real panic hasn’t arrived.”
“But… I need you to do me a small favor. Contact a few anonymous media outlets and leak some rumors about Wu Haifeng’s tight cash flow.”
Just as the message was sent, a sharp ringtone suddenly sounded beside them.
Wu Haifeng frowned, his face instantly darkening with displeasure.
He casually pulled a Bluetooth earpiece from his pocket.
“Whatever it is, wait until I get back. I don’t have time to deal with trivial matters now…”
Before he could finish, his expression suddenly froze.
“What? Hackers are attacking our company’s main server? Multiple anomalies have been detected in the firewall?”
“Initiate emergency response immediately! I’ll be there in ten minutes! No one is allowed to let the system crash!”
Hackers?
His heart sank.
Who besides him would dare to openly attack the Wu Family’s systems?
The Wu Family’s intelligence protection had always been tight.
Outsiders couldn’t possibly breach it.
By then, Lou Qiyun had already slowly put away her phone.
Wu Haifeng had no time to pay attention to her now.
He slammed on the accelerator, and the car shot forward like an arrow.
He sped all the way to the company headquarters.
As soon as the car stopped in front of the building, before the door was fully open, his secretary rushed out from the lobby.
Sweat beaded on his forehead as he clutched a stack of emergency reports.
Just as he was about to report the situation, his gaze inadvertently swept past and suddenly halted.
His eyes landed on Lou Qiyun stepping out of the back seat.
Her long hair cascaded like a waterfall over her shoulders, swaying gently in the breeze.
A pure white gown, spotless, accentuated her snow-like complexion.
With cool, elegant features and a faint, distant gaze, she resembled a fairy who had stepped out of an ancient painting.
Wu Haifeng’s face instantly darkened, his eyes turning sinister as he stepped forward and viciously kicked the secretary in the shin.
“Looking for death? How dare you stare at my woman?”
“Do you want to stay here forever, or do you want to lose your eyes and get out tomorrow?”
The secretary trembled all over, cold sweat instantly soaking his back.
“S-sorry, President Wu… I… I won’t dare again…”
“The technical team in the server room is working at full capacity to investigate the system anomalies. They’re waiting for you to make the final decision!”
Wu Haifeng frowned slightly.
He quickly tossed out a “Wait for me.”
Before the words faded, he had already turned and strode toward the elevator.
Lou Qiyun stood quietly in place, her gaze following his retreating figure.
Until the elevator doors slowly closed, reflecting her cool profile.
Her expression showed no emotional fluctuation.
Then, a female secretary in a gray professional suit quietly approached.
“President Lou, this way please.”
Lou Qiyun gave a slight nod and followed the secretary through the brightly lit office area toward the CEO’s office.
The heavy solid wood door of the office was gently pushed open.
She walked unhurriedly to the spacious desk.
Her fingertips lightly rested on the leather chair back, and with a slight push, the chair slid back a few inches.
She sat down slowly, her movements graceful.
Then, she reached out and opened the silver-gray laptop on the desk.