[The Dark Side: The Fall of Home] (Volume 3) (61-75) Author: Ascetic

Author: Kuxing
Word Count: 32509

61 He wants to see you!

Haha, good!

Liu Guopei smiled bitterly. All that self-blame and longing he
felt ! But he never expected her to be so unwilling to see him, so unwilling to have anything
to do with him! All of this was just wishful thinking on his part!

It seems the mysterious person on the phone last time was right; his wife might really no longer love him.
From beginning to end, everything she said, her tears, might all have been a hypocritical facade, a facade of pity. Perhaps
she had already fallen for Xiao Qing, the one who broke up his family!

Fine, Tang Zixin! Since you're so heartless, then I'll grant your wish! From today onwards, just like you
said that night, we'll have no relationship whatsoever!

For love to truly last, one person's unilateral effort is never enough; it requires
the joint effort of both to maintain it! Now that his wife no longer loves him, why persist? So,
after , Liu Guopei decided to give up on finding his wife and let go of their nearly ten-year relationship.

He logged out of QQ, shut down his computer, and resolved to slowly forget her. If his wife
could be so heartless, why should he continue to grieve and yearn for her?

But could he really do it?

Of course, this question was meaningless, because no one knew the answer.

*Zzzzz—* The new cell phone he'd bought that morning suddenly rang at this
inopportune , its metal casing scraping against the white lacquered surface, producing a jarring sound.

Liu Guopei picked up the phone and held it to his ear, not speaking, but waiting for the caller
ID, without even checking the number.

"Hello, Mr. Liu, it's me!" It was Deng Hai calling.

"What is it? Speak!"

"Mr. Liu, do you have time now? If so, could you come to the West City base?"

"Old Deng, what's wrong? Just say it!" From his tone, Liu Guopei could tell
something had happened, so he could only calm his chaotic mind and ask for clarification.

"It's nothing serious, it's just about that kid Wu Yi. Didn't we release him? I don't know
what happened, but after seeing his grandmother at the hospital, he came straight to our base saying he wanted to see you! That kid is still
standing in the hot sun at the base gate. When we ask him questions, he won't say anything except that he wants to see you!
He won't even go inside to wait. He's just standing silently at the gate. Mr. Liu, what do you think?" Deng Hai
said helplessly. It seemed he really couldn't do anything about Wu Yi.

"Not saying a word? Aren't there company employees at the hospital? Didn't you ask them what happened?"
Hearing his words, Liu Guopei also felt very strange. What was wrong with Wu Yi? Was he still going to take revenge on him?
However, he immediately dismissed this assumption. In his opinion, he wouldn't be the kind of person to repay kindness with ingratitude.

"This is even stranger. As soon as that kid arrived at the hospital and found his grandma, he kicked everyone
out of the room, leaving only him and the old lady inside. There was nothing they could do; they were grandmother and granddaughter, and the staff felt awkward stopping them!
But he didn't stay long before coming out, saying he wanted to see you. And look, he's followed us all the way to our base! That
kid has been standing there for a long time, ignoring everything we say. We really had no other choice, otherwise..."

"Okay, I'll come over!" Without much thought, Liu Guopei prepared to go personally. Although he
really didn't want to go, as the saying goes, "If you're going to help someone, help them to the end." Since he had already decided to help this
grandmother and granddaughter , he wouldn't mind doing it one more time.

He immediately shut down his computer, trying to stop thinking about his wife. He got up and went to the bathroom, splashing his face with cold water to calm
his emotions. Then he went downstairs, got in his car, and drove towards Xicheng. This time, however, he wasn't driving his wife
's BMW Z4, but his own Porsche Cayenne.

Although it was almost October and the weather was gradually cooling down, Zhonghai was still exceptionally
hot today, with the scorching sun relentlessly baking the earth. Through the wide-open car window, he could even see
wisps of heat in the air, making Liu Guopei feel a surge of heat. It wasn't until he rolled up the window and turned on the car's air
conditioning that he felt slightly better.

Half an hour later, with a 'whoosh,' the Porsche Cayenne came to a smooth stop at the entrance of the Guoxin Group's Xicheng
base . Just as Deng Hai had said, as soon as Liu Guopei got out of the car
, he saw a burly man in a camouflage t-shirt standing ramrod straight at the base's entrance, like a
soldier .

"Truly worthy of being a special forces soldier!" Liu Guopei thought to himself, admiringly watching Wu Yi's retreating figure
.

In this weather, even sitting in the car was unbearable, let alone standing under the scorching sun, and Deng
Hai had said he'd been standing there for a long time!

Just as he was about to head towards the gate, Liu Guopei noticed Deng Hai suddenly
running towards him from the base's gatehouse. It turned out Deng Hai was waiting for him there. Before he even got close, Deng Hai's panting voice rang
out , "Oh, Mr. Liu, you've finally arrived!"

"Mr. Liu, look! I don't know what's wrong with Wu Yi. We weren't even planning to hold him accountable, and
here he is, coming to find us!" Deng Hai pointed to Wu Yi not far away, his tone helpless as he spoke to Liu Guopei.

"Hehe, no rush, you'll find out soon enough!" Liu Guopei smiled slightly, then
walked towards . After

62 completely subdued them and

approached, it was clear that Wu Yi was drenched in sweat, his camouflage t-shirt completely soaked. Undoubtedly,
if he continued to stand motionless, he would lose too much water and suffer heatstroke.

"Wu Yi, weren't you supposed to see President Liu? Now that President Liu is here, what do you want to say?" As soon as the two reached
Wu Yi, Deng Hai eagerly spoke up. It was clear he
had been very frustrated before Liu Guopei arrived, and now that he finally had a chance to vent, he certainly wouldn't miss it.

However, he was clearly disappointed, because Wu Yi didn't even glance at him, let alone answer him;
his gaze remained fixed on Liu Guopei.

Seeing that he still wouldn't speak to him, Deng Hai was speechless. This kid was an anomaly! He could only silently curse him in
his heart .

"Wu Zi, what's wrong? Did you need something?" Seeing Wu Yi staring at him, Liu Guopei didn't
beat the bush and asked directly. However, unlike Deng Hai, he didn't call him by his name but
addressed him as "Wu Zi." This was mainly because Liu Guopei had a good impression of him, especially after reviewing his file.

Unexpectedly, after seeing Liu Guopei, Wu Yi still didn't say a word, remaining motionless
, large beads of sweat constantly sliding down his cheeks.

"Hey kid, what's wrong with you? Didn't you want to see our General Manager Liu? Now that he's here, you're not saying a word
!" Deng Hai said immediately, dissatisfied with his lack of response. To be honest, he was also a little
annoyed with Wu Yi.

Still no answer. Just as Liu Guopei and Deng Hai were wondering what was going on and were about to speak again,

suddenly!

Wu Yi, who had been standing tall and proud, slowly bent down and knelt down before Liu Guopei!!

Liu Guopei and Deng Hai were so shocked by this sudden scene that they were speechless! Especially Liu Guopei,
who never expected Wu Yi to kneel down before him without warning!

"Wu Zi, you..." Liu Guopei was a little stunned for a moment, and now he finally recovered
. He quickly tried to help Wu Yi up, but he couldn't get up.

"Boss, thank you, thank you for saving my grandma!" Wu Yi, kneeling on the ground, finally spoke, his voice
low as he said to Liu Guopei. Although he didn't look up, his tone was full of sincerity, clearly
from the bottom of his heart.

"I knew everything at the hospital, boss. I'm sorry! Not only did I not thank you, but I also injured
so many innocent people! Boss, my life is yours now. Punish me
however you want, kill me or torture me, I, Wu Yi, will have no complaints!!"

Hearing this, Liu Guopei and Deng Hai finally understood why Wu Yi had come here. It turned out he had
come to 'apologize'.

"Haha, so that's what you're after, kid. No need for that, get up! Our CEO Liu is known for his magnanimity
, he wouldn't care about something like this! Am I right, CEO Liu?" Before Liu Guopei could even speak,
Deng Hai laughed loudly.

"Wu Zi, the fact that you think this way shows that my decision not to pursue this was correct! Get up,
this isn't entirely your fault, our company also bears some responsibility!" Seeing Wu Yi turn over a new leaf,
Liu Guopei was very glad of his judgment, at least saving someone who might have gone down a dead end.

Liu Guopei didn't care about Wu Yi's thoughts anymore and firmly pulled him up. "I saved your grandmother and
released you not so you would kneel on the ground to thank me! I just didn't want to see a filial son ruined by me,
and it was just a small favor for me, so I don't deserve your kneeling! There's only one person in this world
who deserves your kneeling, and that's your grandmother!"

"Come on, you must be tired after standing here for so long, come inside with me!" After saying that, Liu Guopei led Wu
Yi and Deng Hai into the base.

As soon as they entered the base lobby, they were greeted by a refreshing
coolness . Liu Guopei and his two companions sat down on the luxurious reception sofas in the lobby, and then had
some sliced chilled watermelon brought over.

"Here, have some. I'm telling you, you don't need to think about those things anymore, it's all in the past!" Seeing that Wu Yi
was still a little reserved, Deng Hai generously offered him a slice of watermelon, completely forgetting that he had just
been quite dissatisfied with him.

After hesitating for a moment, Wu Yi still reached out and took it. Although he didn't say anything, it
was he was deeply moved, genuinely moved!

Although he had once been a special forces soldier with countless honors, who outside knew that? Perhaps
, as the old lady said, people not only didn't admire him, but also
viewed him with prejudice because of his past incarceration, full of discrimination. No one had ever truly treated him as a normal person!

With Liu Guopei and Deng Hai's sincere encouragement, Wu Yi finally opened up, and the three began to talk. From
their conversation , Liu Guopei learned that Wu Yi wasn't a local; he had moved to Zhonghai from elsewhere—more accurately
, he had come to Zhonghai to seek refuge!

His family used to live in a small county called Zunyu in Northeast China. At that time, his parents were still alive, and he was
serving in the military. Later, due to real estate development, his house was included in a demolition project. However, his
parents refused to move because they weren't satisfied with the compensation plan, becoming "holdouts." Not long after, they
suddenly died in a suspicious car accident. The day after their deaths, their house was demolished.

After hearing this news from the military, Wu Yi knew that his parents' deaths were definitely not simple, and that his grandmother
needed care. Therefore, he chose to give up his promising future and retired from the special forces. Returning to Zunyu,
he was determined to seek justice for his parents, but no matter how many times he petitioned or complained, he made no
progress and instead faced repeated attempts to frame him!

Driven by the collusion between corrupt officials and unscrupulous businessmen, Wu Yi, driven to desperation, resorted to violence to avenge his parents. He
bought a gun on the black market and fired two shots each at the developer and the deputy county head in charge of demolition, before
turning himself in to the police. However, perhaps out of luck, both men survived! It was precisely
because of this that Wu Yi escaped with his life! His superiors, hearing of his story, greatly valued his talent
and, through their efforts, sentenced him to only seven years. However, after serving only four years, he was released on parole for meritorious service.
Upon his release, fearing retaliation, Wu Yi and his grandmother moved to Zhonghai, using the compensation money from his parents' deaths to buy
their current dilapidated house.

Because his parents died due to the collusion between unscrupulous businessmen and corrupt officials, Wu Yi went berserk that morning when he saw his grandmother lying
under a demolition truck! He attacked without even asking questions!

Liu Guopei now understood why Wu Yi had gone mad

and threatened to kill him when he heard his identity in the interrogation room of the armed police detachment that morning.

"Damn it, that kind of person deserves to die! He's a disgrace to us developers! Wu Zi, you did the right thing!" Deng Hai
said angrily after Wu Yi finished telling his story, and at the same time, his way of addressing him had unconsciously changed.

"So what are your plans for the future?" Liu Guopei, on the other hand, seemed very calm and asked in a flat tone, because
this is always the case in this society, and things like what happened to Wu Yi happen every day.

"I don't know. In Zhonghai, someone with a criminal record like me can't find much work! I think I'll take Grandma away from here once she
's feeling a bit better!" Wu Yi shook his head and said forlornly,
his tone revealing his guilt towards his grandmother, as if he felt he hadn't taken good care of her.

"Does your grandmother know that you lied to her about working for me?"

"I don't know. She seemed so happy, I couldn't bear to tell her! But I won't implicate you, boss. I'll
tell her the truth as soon as possible!"

"Good! You're going to tell her the truth. Go back and tell her you've been hired by our company!"
After saying this calmly, Liu Guopei got up and left, leaving Deng Hai and Wu Yi still sitting on the sofa in a daze
.

"What does the boss mean?" Wu Yi was clearly still confused by Liu Guopei's last,
inexplicable .

"Are you an idiot, kid? Don't you understand? This means you're officially hired!
It's no longer a lie to your grandma. Mr. Liu wants you to tell your grandma honestly!" Deng Hai didn't
understand , but he quickly realized and laughed loudly.

Thank you! Wu Yi, finally understanding, watched Liu Guopei's departing figure and silently
said it , while also secretly vowing that he would repay him well,
even at the cost of his life, no matter what!

Liu Guopei never expected that this small act of kindness today would bring
him !

63 Was his wife lying to him again?

Of course, Liu Guopei wouldn't know what Wu Yi was thinking, nor did he want to know. To be honest, he helped him
out of sympathy and didn't expect anything in return.

Now that Wu Yi's matter was resolved, the "three-day agreement" with the West City homeowners would be basically settled as long as the compensation
was in place, and Liu Guopei finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After leaving the base lobby,
Liu Guopei He planned to go to the hospital again to see his parents and daughter, Jiajia; they were more important to him than anything else!

But fate is always unkind. Just as Liu Guopei was about to put aside his work and go to the hospital to spend time with
his family , his phone rang again. Looking at the caller ID, it was his good friend Meng Yuan
.

"Hey, Meng Yuan!" Of course, Liu Guopei couldn't ignore his good friend's call.

"Guopei, what are you doing?"

For some reason, Meng Yuan's tone on the other end of the phone sounded strange, but Liu Guopei couldn't quite
put his finger . It just felt very abnormal. He subconsciously asked, "I'm at the company! What's wrong?"

"Is your wife, Zixin, next to you?" Meng Yuan suddenly asked a very strange question, leaving him a bit
confused .

"I'm at the company, why is Zixin here with me! Meng Yuan, what's wrong with you today?
You're acting so strangely. Just say what you want to say! Why are you beating around the bush?" Liu Guopei said directly to him.

"Guopei, if you trust me, call Zixin right now and ask her what she's doing.
Call her now, I have something very important I need to confirm!" There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, then
Meng Yuan's voice came through, but this time his tone was decisive and serious.

"What exactly do you need to confirm? Why are you being so secretive with me?" Liu Guopei said, annoyed.

"Guopei, I'm not trying to hide it from you, believe me, I'm doing this for your own good! Answer me one
question , is there anything wrong with your relationship with Zixin lately?"

"Why are you suddenly asking this? Are you hiding something from me?" Liu Guopei vaguely felt that Meng Yuan
must have discovered something, and he couldn't help but think of his wife's situation, so he asked instinctively.

"Alright, alright, I won't hide it from you anymore! Guopei, this afternoon Director Wu was picked up again. I
followed him all the way to an upscale residential area. Just now, do you know who I saw in that area?

I...I saw..." Meng Yuan stammered on the other end, as if he couldn't say something.

"Who did you see?" he asked slowly in a low voice, a sense of foreboding suddenly
rising in Liu Guopei's heart.

"I saw Sister-in-law Zixin walking hand in hand with a fat man, very intimately!!" Meng
Yuan's voice on the phone seemed to come from hell, plunging Liu Guopei into despair once again!

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! It definitely couldn't be Zixin, you must be mistaken!!" After
a moment , Liu Guopei immediately refuted Meng Yuan's statement, saying firmly that he must have been mistaken. His wife
had clearly left Zhonghai, left him, how could she possibly be holding hands with someone else in the residential area Meng Yuan mentioned?

"I was just worried that I might have mistaken Tang Zixin for someone else since I haven't seen her in so long, that's why I asked
if she was nearby! The two of them look so alike!" Meng Yuan was also a little
uncertain , after all, he hadn't seen Tang Zixin for a year or two.

"Zixin...she's on a business trip, she's not in Zhonghai right now! Which neighborhood did you see her in?" After hesitating for a moment,
Liu Guopei still didn't tell Meng Yuan that he and his wife had separated, only simply emphasizing that she wasn't in Zhonghai.

"On a business trip? That's strange, could it really be that I'm mistaken?" Meng Yuan said to himself,
seemingly still a little incredulous, because in his memory, that woman looked exactly like Tang Zixin. Could it
really be that two different people in the world look so alike?

"Which neighborhood did you see her in?" Liu Guopei asked again.

"It's in a neighborhood called 'Shuiyunjian' not far from Xianglan Street!"

Hearing the words Xianglan Street, Liu Guopei's heart sank instinctively! How did it get involved with Xianglan Street again?
Was it really just a coincidence? "Sister-in-law Zixin was walking hand-in-hand with a fat man!" Meng Yuan's words
involuntarily again.

The ominous feeling in his heart grew stronger and stronger. Could that fat man be Xiao Qing? Could Meng Yuan not
have mistaken? Could his wife not have left Zhonghai at all, but was with Xiao Qing?!

Liu Guopei dared not think any further, only praying in his heart that all of this was just his wrong deduction, hoping that
his wife had not lied to him this last time!

"Guopei, she's out again!" Suddenly, Meng Yuan lowered his voice on the other end of the phone, speaking with slight excitement.

"Out of what?" Liu Guopei was not quick to react and was puzzled.

"It's Sister-in-law Zixin, no, it's that person who looks just like Sister-in-law Zixin. She came downstairs alone
!!" Meng Yuan's voice sounded very tense.

"Really? You have to keep a close eye on her! I'm coming right away!" Hearing his words, Liu Guopei quickly instructed.

"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on her. Guopei, come over quickly!"

With a 'beep', without any hesitation, Liu Guopei hung up the phone, then started his
Porsche Cayenne, floored the accelerator, and instantly, the Cayenne sped
away !

Zixin, I hope you didn't lie to me again when we parted! I hope you won't hurt me so
badly ! Liu Guopei silently said to himself again.

64 Confirming the speculation!

When Liu Guopei met Meng Yuan, it was at the entrance of the Yunshuijian residential area, in a high-end
teahouse .

From the name, you could tell that this was a very elegant teahouse. Walking inside, you could see that it was very different from
other teahouses. Unlike other teahouses, which are mostly
spacious Qingyuan Teahouse is a long, narrow strip
with only one row of seats, all by the window!

One can imagine how pleasant it would be to sit in Qingyuan Teahouse on a sunny afternoon, order a cup of
fragrant tea, and savor it while watching the street scene.

Of course, this was meaningless to Liu Guopei and Meng Yuan at the moment! Their
minds completely elsewhere.

"Meng Yuan, where is she? Didn't I tell you to keep an eye on her?" To be honest, Liu Guopei was still a little confused about being dragged here by Meng Yuan
.

"I was keeping an eye on her, but she went back upstairs not long after she came out. And the most important thing
is that she was always accompanied by two men in black suits, like bodyguards. I didn't dare get
too close , afraid of being discovered!" Meng Yuan said apologetically, looking very frustrated, knowing that he hadn't handled the matter well.

"Forget it then! I can't blame you!" After a moment of silence, Liu Guopei said slowly. Although he was a little disappointed
to lose this opportunity, he didn't really blame Meng Yuan. He knew his brother Liu Guopei
better than anyone. With his temperament, as long as there was even the slightest possibility, he would continue to follow.
Otherwise he wouldn't have chosen the profession of reporter. So since he chose to give up the follow, it meant there was absolutely
no chance!

"But Guopei, I secretly took a few photos when they didn't notice!" Meng Yuan suddenly seemed
to remember something and said urgently.

"Let me see!" Just when Liu Guopei thought he was going to get nothing, Meng Yuan's
words brought him a glimmer of hope. There was no other way; with the opportunity to follow lost, any
information was extremely important now.

Meng Yuan didn't hesitate. He took out his phone, pressed a few buttons, and handed it to Liu Guopei. "I was afraid
they would find out, so I didn't dare to use a camera. I could only secretly take a few pictures with my phone. They were a bit far away, so they might be a little
blurry!"

After taking the phone, Liu Guopei immediately looked at the screen. Just
as Meng Yuan had said, these photos were taken from a great distance and were very unclear.

The first photo only showed a woman's profile, with long, flowing hair, a short-sleeved, fitted V-neck white undershirt, and low-waisted
black jeans. Her shapely figure was undeniably prominent, with a very alluring bust and buttocks. However, the facial details
were unclear, making it impossible to tell if it was his wife. So Liu Guopei only glanced at it and didn't continue looking,
instead flipping to the next photo.

From the second photo onwards, several more were taken from behind, and there
was more than one woman in the photos; there was also an obese man. The two walked side by side, and the obese man's hand was on
the woman's . You could vaguely see the large hand moving up and down in the photo. Even though
you couldn't see the woman's face, just by looking at her impressive figure, you could tell that the obese man was definitely
enjoying ! And from these photos, there didn't seem to be any sign of the woman resisting!

Back view, back view, and more back view! One after another, damn it! Not a single one of them showed her face! Liu Guopei
cursed inwardly. These photos really bothered him. Although the woman in the photos
resembled his wife, Tang Zixin, based on her figure, until he saw her face clearly, Liu Guopei clung to a sliver of hope.
He desperately wanted to turn the two bodies in the photos around to see if the woman was indeed
his wife!

The blurry, unrecognizable resemblance was incredibly painful to look at!

To be honest, Liu Guopei didn't know why he felt this way. He was the one who initiated
the divorce, and now his wife had left. Logically, they should have no connection anymore! Who
his wife was with now, whether she loved someone else, it shouldn't concern him at all! But
for some reason, after hearing Meng Yuan's news, Liu Guopei felt an involuntary pang of pain
, a sharp, bitter ache, and a deep sense of resentment—resentment that the woman he loved so deeply
would love someone else!

Deep down, Liu Guopei subconsciously believed that his wife belonged to him alone, even after their separation
! That's why he was so eager to find out if his wife's farewell was a
lie, if she had truly fallen in love with someone else!

Call it male pride, call it psychological instability, whatever it may be, that's what Liu Guopei was thinking at that moment
—this was his truest thought!

He continued scrolling through the last few photos, hoping to find some clues!

Finally, when he reached the second-to-last photo, Liu Guopei stopped, his attention
falling on the photo before him! The clarity of this photo was much better than the previous ones, indicating a much closer
shooting distance. Although the people in the photo were still the same two, Liu Guopei
noticed two very important details! And these two details completely plunged Liu Guopei into despair!

The first was that the fat man in the gray-blue shirt in this photo had rolled up his sleeves, and
a blue tattoo was clearly visible on his large hand resting on the woman's shapely buttocks! Despite the tattoo...
While his appearance was unclear, Liu Guopei was immediately struck by the image, instantly connecting it to Xiao Qing! Meng Yuan had seen
the woman 's face and said she looked remarkably like his wife, Tang Zixin, and the fat man also happened to have a blue tattoo on his arm!
Liu Guopei couldn't believe such a coincidence existed, so it was highly likely that these two people were his wife, Tang Zixin
, and Xiao Qing!!

Furthermore, another point completely confirmed Liu Guopei's deduction: the handbag the woman was carrying!
The brand was unclear, but both its size and color
closely resembled the Hermes bag his wife had carried the day she said goodbye! Most importantly, there was the bracelet hanging on it!!

Liu Guopei clearly remembered that every time his wife changed her bag, she would
hang the bracelet he had given her when he first earned money working on a construction site during her university years on it. In her words, "Guopei, this way I can
always feel you're by my side!" Unfortunately, the woman in the photo also had a
bracelet hanging from her bag

. Many possibilities gradually coalesced into inevitability.

The resemblance in appearance and build was striking. The tattoos on the fat man's arms, the bracelet on his bag—all these signs
relentlessly pointed to one fact: the man and woman in the photos were indeed his wife, Tang Zixin, and Xiao Qing! They were uncanny.

65. Blinded by their own involvement?

"Guopei, what's wrong? Are you alright?" Meng Yuan
asked, puzzled, seeing Liu Guopei, who had been perfectly fine, suddenly freeze, staring motionlessly at his phone screen.

Liu Guopei slowly raised his head, leaned back in his chair, and looked at the ceiling of the teahouse. He slowly uttered
a few words, "This woman," his voice low, "is Zixin." After speaking, he closed his eyes,
his mind filled with the image of the tattooed hand on his wife's shapely buttocks, tightly encased in jeans. What
Liu Guopei found most unacceptable was that his wife showed no resistance whatsoever in these photos!

"What? It really is Sister-in-law Zixin?" Despite having suspected this for some time,
Meng Yuan still couldn't quite believe it after hearing it directly from Liu Guopei! In his memory, Liu Guopei and Tang Zixin had always been
a model couple in their circle of friends. They had been in love since college and had stayed together until today. He never imagined that the
word "cheating" would appear in their lives.

"Actually, Zixin and I have already broken up!"

"How could this be? Guopei, what exactly happened between you two?" If
he couldn't believe it when he found out the other woman was Tang Zixin, he was utterly
shocked to learn that they had already broken up!

Originally, Liu Guopei didn't want to talk about his relationship with his wife, but at this moment, he felt very depressed
and wanted to find someone to confide in. Slowly, he
told Meng Yuan what had happened between him and his wife recently.

Time passed by, and two hours later, when the sun had already set, Liu Guopei finally
stopped. After listening to Liu Guopei's story, Meng Yuan was speechless, unable to imagine that so much had happened between Tang Zixin and Liu Guopei during this
time .

"Guopei, are you really willing to let go like this?" They'd been roommates since university,
and Meng Yuan had even helped Liu Guopei pursue Tang Zixin, so he knew how much Liu Guopei loved Tang Zixin. He always
felt they were a match made in heaven and didn't want to see them end up like this.

"Heh, it's a situation with no other choice! Love can't be forced!" Liu Guopei
said .

"No, no! Guopei, think about it carefully. Don't you think there's something
strange about this whole thing?" Meng Yuan said resolutely, uttering this odd statement.

Liu Guopei didn't speak, looking at Meng Yuan with a hint of doubt, as if waiting for him to continue.

"First of all, based on my understanding of Zixin, she loves you more than she loves herself, so it's impossible for her
to fall in love with someone else! Think about it, back then, to be with you, she broke ties with her parents, gave up her
princess-like life, and endured the most difficult times with you without a single complaint. How could she
possibly fall in love with someone else?"

"How would I know the answer to that question? Perhaps life changes each of us without us even realizing it!"

Liu Guopei paused for a moment, then slowly said.

"No, I don't see it that way. I think Guopei, you're blinded by your own feelings!" Meng Yuan decisively
refuted .

"What do you mean?"

"Think about it, if Zixin really fell in love with Xiao Qing, then why did she
cry and beg to start over with you again and again after you proposed divorce? Wouldn't it have been better if she just agreed to your divorce proposal?"
Looking intently at Liu Guopei, Meng Yuan said each word carefully, his expression serious, completely different from his usual image
.

"Secondly, as you just said, since everything was beyond repair and you broke up,
that means you have absolutely no relationship anymore. So why did she lie to you in the farewell text message? It was
completely . Since you've already broken up, she has no reason to lie to you! But she
did! Don't you find that strange? Besides, Sister-in-law Zixin loves Jiajia so much. Even if she broke up with you, she
couldn't possibly leave without even mentioning Jiajia, right?"

For some reason, after listening to Meng Yuan's words, Liu Guopei felt that
the crucial point he had been so close to but couldn't quite grasp when he discovered his wife's QQ account had been deleted in the study that afternoon had
resurfaced in his mind. He felt that this point was the key to all the problems! Once he understood this point, everything would
be clear, but when he tried to truly grasp it, he still didn't know where to start.

"The last strange thing is what happened today. When Zixin went out alone,
two men in black suits followed her. At first, I thought it was odd. Logically, a high-end neighborhood like Yunshui
should have excellent security, so there's no need for bodyguards. Besides, Zixin is a woman; she certainly wouldn't have any
enemies ! But if it's Zixin, then it makes sense! It's because Zixin doesn't love Xiao
Qing that he sent people to follow her. This might be a form of disguised imprisonment!" Meng Yuan suddenly
lowered his voice , looked around, and then leaned close to Liu Guopei, boldly stating his speculation.

Hearing this, Liu Guopei finally froze, his mind replaying Meng Yuan's words. The more he thought about it
, the more it seemed to make sense. Could it be…?

"Meng Yuan, are you talking about Zixin?"

"Guopei, I think Zixin has some unspeakable difficulties!! She definitely still loves you!" Meng Yuan
said firmly again, "The reason you can't understand is because you're running away! You haven't
truly faced these issues! You're blinded by your own involvement, falling into a misconception, and prejudging Zixin as having
cheated !"

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Is this really the case? Hearing Meng Yuan's analysis, Liu Guopei couldn't help but ask himself.

"Guopei, although this is just my personal opinion, I think regardless of whether what I say is correct or not,
you should at least ask Zixin face-to-face, shouldn't you? What if it's really as I say? Isn't her current
situation very dangerous? Maybe she's waiting for you to rescue her!" Meng Yuan knew Liu Guopei
was definitely conflicted, so he advised him again, because he could clearly see that he and Zixin
deeply loved each other, and he really didn't want them to come to this end.

Meng Yuan was right; everything that had happened to his wife recently seemed strange! Thinking about it carefully, many things
really didn't make sense, just like Meng Yuan said. He felt like there was something very
important he didn't know! And that was the crux of the problem!

No! He had to see his wife again! Even if she really didn't love him anymore, he had to get to
the bottom of his doubts! Liu Guopei suddenly made up his mind. Besides, what if his wife really did
have some unspeakable secret, as Meng Yuan said? If that were the case, she would definitely be in danger! The thought of his wife
facing someone like Xiao Qing every day made Liu Guopei restless; he wished he could pull
his wife !

"Meng Yuan, thank you! You're right. Maybe I really have been avoiding the matter of Zixin. I
should see her again, no matter what the outcome!" This time, Liu Guopei, contrary to his previous dejected state, raised his head and
said firmly.

"Hehe, Guopei, we've been brothers for so many years, why are you telling me this?" Seeing his good brother finally
overcome his inner turmoil, Meng Yuan was genuinely happy!

"However, Guopei, although we know where Zixin is, how can we see her?
Xiao Qing even sends people to follow her when she goes out, so you can imagine that we probably can't even get close to that house, let alone
see Zixin!" At this moment, Meng Yuan reverted to his old, clueless self,
completely different from the all-knowing, righteous man he was just moments before.

"Don't worry about that. What we need to do now is figure out the situation here. Only by knowing ourselves and our enemy can we
make the right moves! By the way, when you called me, you said you were following Director Wu here?" Liu Guopei
suddenly remembered what Meng Yuan had said on the phone earlier.

"Yes, that's right. This afternoon, a very beautiful woman came to the hotel to see him. I followed them after they left
and came here. But after seeing Zixin, I stopped paying attention to them. But
the house they went into wasn't far from Zixin's house!" Meng Yuan recalled.

A very beautiful woman... Could it be Zhang Yiyi again? Instinctively, Liu Guopei felt that the woman Meng Yuan mentioned
was his wife's best friend, Zhang Yiyi, because he had caught them having an affair at the Tianfu Hotel!
Therefore, this woman was undoubtedly Zhang Yiyi.

Connecting the dots of their past interactions, Liu Guopei wasn't foolish enough to think they had just
happened be in his wife's neighborhood. Undoubtedly, they were with Xiao Qing, their arrival
was pre-arranged, and they must know the area very well. He might be able to learn
something !

"Did Master Wu and that woman leave the neighborhood?"

"I don't know. So much time has passed, but when we entered the teahouse,
they were definitely still inside!" Meng Yuan answered truthfully. This was normal; after all, they
had been sitting there for a long time, and they couldn't possibly know what was happening outside. "However, that woman and Master Wu
came here in a Honda Accord. We can go check if that car is still there to see if
they 've left!" After a pause, Meng Yuan continued.

"Alright, let's go! Master Wu is our breakthrough!" With that, Liu Guopei stood up and walked
out .

Breakthrough? Although Meng Yuan didn't quite understand Liu Guopei's words, he completely trusted him,
believing there must be a reason behind them, and followed him out of the teahouse. Sure enough,

when the two arrived at the house where Master Wu had entered, they saw the Honda Accord in the open-air parking space,
indicating he was still inside and hadn't left the complex.

"The car's still here, so what should we do now?" Meng Yuan looked around and muttered softly.

"Let's go outside and talk!" Seeing the car there, Liu Guopei had
achieved .

At seven o'clock in the evening, the sky was gradually darkening, and the streetlights cast a soft glow, signaling the start
of the night's work. Liu Guopei and Meng Yuan sat quietly in their Porsche Cayenne, seemingly
waiting something.

"Guopei, are we just going to keep waiting like this? What if—"

"Are you worried that Director Wu won't come out at all, and we'll just be waiting in vain?" Before Meng Yuan
could finish , Liu Guopei interrupted him.

"Yes, and there's another point. What's the point of waiting for him to come out?" Seeing that Liu Guopei
knew what he was thinking, Meng Yuan didn't hide it anymore and asked directly.

"You said that Director Wu is usually a very upright person at the station, but as far as I know, he's not that kind of person.
There's only one explanation: he's too good at hiding things and has fooled you! So someone as shrewd as him
definitely wouldn't easily spend the night outside, especially since he's the person in charge of CCTV this time. If he stayed
here overnight, wouldn't that give them leverage? I'm certain he wouldn't do something so foolish! He'll definitely
come out !" Liu Guopei explained to Meng Yuan cryptically, "As for his use? He's very important; he'll be
our breakthrough point in dismantling Xiao Qing and his group!"

67 What can you do?

After listening to Liu Guopei's explanation, Meng Yuan nodded thoughtfully and then fell silent. The two
continued to sit in the car and wait.

As it turned out, Liu Guopei's deduction was correct. Around 9 PM, Liu Guopei
and Meng Yuan, sitting in their car, finally saw the Honda Accord drive out of the residential area.
As the streetlights revealed that Master Wu was indeed inside!

After the Accord had driven a little further away, Liu Guopei started his Porsche Cayenne and followed at a
distance , carefully maintaining a safe distance to avoid being spotted.

Half an hour later, the Accord suddenly stopped some distance from the Tianfu Hotel, and
a man and a woman quickly got out. The man was slightly overweight with a receding hairline—it was
Master Wu. The woman was now revealed to be Zhang Yiyi, his wife's best friend!

As soon as they got out of the car, the two embraced passionately and kissed intimately. It could even
be seen that Master Wu took the opportunity to slip his hand under Zhang Yiyi's hoodie and move it around!

However, all of this was captured on camera by Liu Guopei and Meng Yuan! These photos will become
Liu Guopei 's deadly weapon in winning over Master Wu!

The two flirted for about ten minutes before slowly stopping. Master Wu still
seemed unsatisfied, constantly reaching out to tease Zhang Yiyi, but after Zhang Yiyi gently patted him a few times, he calmed down
. Finally, the two shared a deep kiss, and Zhang Yiyi drove off in her Honda Accord, while Master Wu
walked towards the Tianfu Hotel not far ahead.

"Meng Yuan, why don't you get out of the car first? I need to see this Master Wu, and it might affect you!"
Liu Guopei suddenly stopped the car and said to Meng Yuan after driving a few meters.

"It's okay, Guopei, I'll go with you! If it doesn't work out, I'll just quit this job!
I don't want to do this job forever anyway! It's alright, you can do whatever you want!" Meng Yuan said cheerfully,
without any reluctance.

Hearing this, Liu Guopei was deeply moved. Having known Meng Yuan for so many years, he knew how much Meng Yuan
loved journalism. Yet, just to support him, Meng Yuan was willing to
risk losing his beloved job – this was true brotherhood!

Liu Guopei would cherish this feeling deeply. Without further ado, he continued driving
, and after passing Director Wu, suddenly swerved and stopped in front of him!

Opening the car door, Liu Guopei and Meng Yuan got out.

Director Wu, who was wondering why the car had suddenly blocked his way, saw the two men get out.
Upon recognizing them, he exclaimed in surprise, "Meng Yuan?"

"Hehe, hello Director Wu!" Liu Guopei greeted him with a smile, camera in hand.
Meng Yuan remained silent, feeling somewhat embarrassed at being recognized.

"You are…?" Director Wu thought for a moment, confirming he hadn't seen Liu Guopei before, and then asked.

"Just a nobody, Master Wu, you don't need to know! I enjoy photography, and I just happened to take some
unusual photos, which I'd like to share with you, Master Wu!" With that, Liu Guopei handed him the camera
. Dealing with someone as cunning as him, being secretive was useless; you had to be quick and ruthless,
hitting his weak spot with one strike! Only then could you gain the upper hand in your interactions! And
for Master Wu, his weak spot was, of course, these photos.

Master Wu instinctively looked at the camera, and as Liu Guopei's hand moved,
photos of him kissing and flirting with Zhang Yiyi appeared before his eyes. Master Wu was instantly shocked! His hand trembled
as he pointed at Liu Guopei, "You...you're despicable!" His face flushed red, seemingly from the exposure of his privacy.

"I wouldn't presume. Speaking of despicable, I'm far inferior to you, Master Wu! I came openly and honestly, while
you, Master Wu, are ruthless and ruthless!" Liu Guopei said sarcastically, his tone filled with disdain.

"Fine, Meng Yuan, you dare to collude with others to frame me? You fucking want to die! Let me
tell you!" Perhaps sensing that Liu Guopei was not easy to deal with, Director Wu quickly shifted the topic to the
silent Meng Yuan.

Meng Yuan, who had been holding back, finally snapped when Director Wu approached him and started
cursing. Before he could finish, his temper flared,
"What did I do? Huh?! Wu Jianxin, you dare to do it but not dare to admit it? Are you even a man? You
have a wife and children, and you still find a mistress as soon as you arrive in Zhonghai! Threatening me? I'll just take it out on you, what can you do to my
father Believe me, I'll send these things back to the station tomorrow and see if you don't want to live, or if
I don't!"

Wu Jianxin, who had originally intended to vent his anger on Meng Yuan, was completely taken aback by his retort. He was
stunned by Meng Yuan's outburst and stood there speechless for a long time.

Had he gone mad?

"What exactly do you want?" Only then did Wu Jianxin realize that the two had
been plotting this all along, and they were determined to get him. He wanted to fight back, but the thought that they had leverage over him immediately
deflated like a punctured balloon. If these photos were really sent back to the station, he would undoubtedly
never be qualified to compete for the position of head of CCTV again.

"Director Wu, there's one thing you can rest assured about! Dealing with you won't benefit me at all! I'm here
today to discuss a cooperation with you, a cooperation that will only benefit you! As long as you cooperate,
I guarantee that these photos will never appear in front of a fourth person besides the three of us!" Liu Guopei felt that the threat
had been enough, and it was time to give him a friendly look. Moreover, from his tone, it was clear that Wu Jianxin's
psychological defenses were about to crumble.

"What cooperation?" Wu Jianxin sensed that this was their ultimate goal and immediately became wary.

"Let's talk in the car? Please!" Liu Guopei gestured to the car next to him, walked over, opened the passenger
door, and gestured to Wu Jianxin.

Looking at the enigmatic Liu Guopei and the furious Meng Yuan, Wu Jianxin knew he
had no choice but to get in the car. He sighed and reluctantly sat down.

"What exactly do you want? I'm begging you, just tell me, okay?!" Sitting in the car,
Wu Jianxin was filled with anxiety and uncertainty. As for the seemingly harmless cooperation Liu Guopei had mentioned, he...
They weren't taking it seriously at all, just joking. They'd already threatened him so openly, how could it be harmful? Now
he just hoped they'd let him go and stop bothering him.

"What's wrong? Feeling guilty?" Meng Yuan mocked from the side. Since his temper flared up earlier, he
had no intention of restraining himself anymore. There was no need to be polite to this kind of person.

"Master Wu has excellent taste! That girl was indeed very beautiful! I wonder who she is?
But before answering me, I suggest you think carefully, Master Wu! Don't try to lie, or you
'll regret it! I promise!" Liu Guopei didn't rush to ask what he wanted to know, but instead prepared to
test .

"I'm asking you a question! Didn't you hear me?" After a moment, seeing that Wu Jianxin still didn't answer, Meng Yuan
shoved him, glaring at him fiercely, and urged him in a gruff voice, his tone very unfriendly.

Damn it! Meng Yuan, you better not fall into my hands, or I'll definitely kill you! Seeing Meng Yuan, who used to be so obedient in front of him
, now acting so arrogantly, Wu Jianxin cursed him
a thousand times in his mind. If thoughts could kill, he would have been dead long ago. "She's a host at Zhonghai
TV , named Zhang Yiyi!" Wu Jianxin answered honestly to this question.

"How did you two meet?" Liu Guopei remembered Meng Yuan mentioning that Wu Jianxin had
mentioned his first time in Zhonghai, so he couldn't have known Zhang Yiyi before; it must
have happened after he arrived in Zhonghai.

"I met her when I first came to Zhonghai, during my contact with Zhonghai TV! Can you be
more direct and just say what you want?" After talking for so long, Wu Jianxin still had no idea what their purpose was
, and he felt uneasy, becoming a little irritable.

"Okay, Director Wu is indeed straightforward! Then I'll get straight to the point; I want you to do something for me!" From the previous
two questions, it was clear that Wu Jianxin wasn't lying, so Liu Guopei decided not to beat around the bush anymore.

"What is it?" Wu Jianxin asked nervously, sensing something was amiss.

"I need your help to deal with Xiao Qing and Wang Liang!" Liu Guopei paused, then looked at him
, speaking slowly and deliberately.

Liu Guopei's words stunned Wu Jianxin, leaving him speechless for a long time,
seemingly unable to process what he'd just heard. He also realized that this was the true purpose of this
enigmatic young man's visit! "Who...who are you?" After a long silence, Wu Jianxin finally
asked, his voice trembling, unable to believe those words had come from him.

"Heh heh, me? I'm the one you've been secretly targeting! I think you've heard of me
, my name is Liu Guopei!" Liu Guopei chuckled mockingly. Since Xiao Qing and Wang Liang were already
openly attacking him, hiding his identity was pointless. It might
be better to tell Director Wu directly; perhaps it would have a surprising effect.

Hearing this, Wu Jianxin finally understood completely.

"So it was you! That explains everything! Yes, I did set a trap for you, but
there's still one thing I don't understand!"

"Speak!" Liu Guopei said calmly, as if everything was under his
control .

"Since you went to such lengths to frame me today, you must know that I'm with Secretary Wang and the others
! Why do you dare to tell me all this? Do you really think a few photos can completely
control me?" Now that everything was out in the open, Wu Jianxin felt more confident, and his earlier
unease gradually disappeared.

"Haha, Master Wu, you're wrong! I never thought I could control
you with just a few photos, and I never intended to control you either. I'm discussing cooperation on an equal footing with you
. If cooperation is based on threats, then it's meaningless! So these photos
..." Liu Guopei rolled down the car window, and under the questioning gazes of Wu Jianxin and Meng Yuan,
slowly extended the hand holding the camera out the window. "It's just a joke!" Before he finished speaking, Liu Guopei threw the camera onto the main
road .

"Guopei, don't throw it!" Meng Yuan tried to stop him, but it was too late.

With a 'crack,' the camera was instantly crushed by passing vehicles!

Wu Jianxin was also bewildered by Liu Guopei's sudden action. He had no idea
what . Wasn't he going to use these photos to threaten him? Why was he throwing it away? Had he gone mad
? Liu Guopei wasn't

stupid

; he knew that throwing away the camera meant losing his leverage to get Master Wu
to compromise. However, he persisted for a reason. The photos might
offer some leverage, but they wouldn't affect Master Wu's fundamental nature. In other words, if pushed
too far, Master Wu might break off relations and fight to the bitter end.

Master Wu was a shrewd and calculating man—
a old fox. To cooperate with such a person, coercion was never
an option. It was pointless and would put you in grave danger, as he could
strike at any moment. Therefore, cooperation required genuine
willingness from the heart.

Furthermore, such people had no concept of allies
; they only saw profit. If you could offer them greater benefits, they
would side with you. This is why Liu Guopei, knowing full well that Wu was in cahoots with Wang Liang and Xiao Qing, still
chose to use him as a breakthrough point to expose the conspiracy!

Although this involved significant risk, the greater the risk, the potentially greater the reward!
This society is that realistic; never expect to succeed without taking risks
! Therefore, Liu Guopei was willing to gamble this time. He believed he had seen through Wu's true nature and was
confident he could control him!

Taking those photos was merely to give Wu a warning, to let him know he wasn't someone to be trifled with.
He hoped Wu Jianxin wouldn't try anything funny, and now that goal had clearly been achieved!

"Master Wu, that was just a joke. I apologize, please don't take it to heart! You've done a lot of underhanded things
to get back at , but now we're even! Let's not beat around the bush,
name your terms! What do you want in return for helping me?" Liu Guopei said calmly, confident that Wu Jianxin was a
smart man who would understand his meaning.

However, unexpectedly, after hearing Liu Guopei's words, Master Wu didn't seem to have lost his earlier tension.
Instead, he seemed completely relaxed, gave a cold laugh, and without saying a word, slowly closed his eyes,
leisurely leaning back in his Cayenne seat, looking quite content!

Damn it, he dared to threaten me just now, let's see who's more anxious now! Master Wu
thought , it was unbelievable that just a few minutes ago, he was practically incoherent!

"You son of a bitch!" Meng Yuan, already annoyed with Wu Jianxin, was enraged by his irritating demeanor and
immediately grabbed his shirt collar, ready to strike.

"Meng Yuan, stop!" Liu Guopei stopped him.

"Hmph!" Director Wu forcefully pushed Meng Yuan's hand away from his collar, snorted coldly, and closed
his eyes again.

"One million! I want all the information you know about Xiao Qing and Wang Liang!" Liu Guopei
held up one finger.

"Two million?" Two fingers.

"Five million!" Liu Guopei was already displeased and directly held out his palm. If he didn't agree to this
offer , he would be greedy.

"Don't bother, Mr. Liu! Although I don't earn as much as you, I'm still
the deputy director . Do you think I care about that little bit of money? I admit you're very intelligent, a smart man, and I like
to cooperate with smart people. You deserve to have secured the Xicheng redevelopment contract! Yes, I do have a lot of
information you want to know!

But unfortunately, I can't cooperate with you because what I want, you can't give me! But they can!
" Wu Jianxin finally opened his eyes, looked at Liu Guopei, and said slowly.

"What do you want?" Before Liu Guopei could speak, Meng Yuan wanted to ask.

"Hmph!" Hearing Meng Yuan ask him, Wu Jianxin didn't answer him, but glanced at him contemptuously,
then turned to Liu Guopei, "What I want is the position of director of CCTV! Can you give it to me?" "

Hehe, of course I can't!" Actually, when Wu Jianxin didn't
agree Liu Guopei had already vaguely guessed that he wanted a future, not money, and now it was confirmed.

"Well, there's nothing I can do. It's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that I can't! Mr. Liu, I'm
still . You're not as bad as I imagined! Bye~" Wu Jianxin
said, deliberately feigning disappointment, and then opened the car door to get out.

"Wait!" Just as Wu Jianxin had one leg out of the car, Liu Guopei spoke up.

Liu Guopei's sudden words made Wu Jianxin feel uneasy again, worried that he might try to take drastic measures against him because
the cooperation hadn't been finalized! "What? Mr. Liu, you..." Wu Jianxin's voice
was already a little guilty.

"Master Wu, don't overthink it. I'm not the kind of petty person you think I am!" As if he had read Wu Jianxin
's mind, Liu Guopei first said something calmly to dispel his concerns, "The
condition is permanently valid! Master Wu, you can come to me anytime you want to make sure you've thought it through! Also, I have a personal favor I'd like to ask
you to do for me!"

"Hehe, this is easy, easy!" Having his thoughts read again, Wu Jianxin chuckled awkwardly,
and readily stopped and got back into the car. To be honest, he didn't dare refuse
Liu Guopei , especially with Meng Yuan, with whom he had already fallen out, present. He knew that if he didn't meet Liu Guopei's expectations,
who knew if he could leave safely today?

"Tell me everything you know about this woman! This is my bottom line. Director Wu, you have no
choice . Once you've told me, you can leave. I won't stop you! But if you lie to me, I'll say it again: you'll
regret it!" Liu Guopei pulled up a photo of his wife, Tang Zixin, on his phone and handed it to Wu Jianxin
.

Because she's my woman!

Hearing that he could leave, Wu Jianxin finally breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly took Liu Guopei's
phone and looked at the screen. "Oh, it's her!" He couldn't help but
exclaim softly upon seeing Tang Zixin's photo.

"Tell me everything you know about her!" It was
clear he had seen his wife, so naturally, he could learn
what had happened to her recently from him. Holding his breath, he waited for him to continue.

"Mr. Liu, I don't know this woman!" Liu Guopei, who had been hoping to get information from Wu Jianxin
, never expected such a shocking statement.

Disappointed, a long-suppressed anger began to burn brighter in Liu Guopei's heart. He certainly
didn't believe Wu Jianxin was telling the truth; he instinctively felt that Wu Jianxin was playing him! Perhaps he had been too 'merciful';
it was time to teach him a lesson!

"Director Wu, I think you might not realize your situation yet! It seems I need to remind you, Meng Yuan
!

" Liu Guopei said coldly, then winked at Meng Yuan beside him.

Years of good brothers, their understanding was beyond question! Meng Yuan, understanding perfectly, smirked at Wu Jianxin
, leaned forward, and slowly moved closer.

Wu Jianxin initially thought Liu Guopei was playing mind games with him, trying to scare him. He was about
to pretend, but quickly realized something was wrong. Meng Yuan was getting closer and closer, and he realized
Liu Guopei was serious this time. He couldn't sit still any longer, panicked, and shouted, "What...what do you
want to do! Don't come any closer!"

But Meng Yuan completely ignored him, continuing to move closer, ready to teach him a lesson. He'd
just quit his job as a reporter!

"Wait, I have something to say!" Seeing that Meng Yuan ignored him, Wu Jianxin hurriedly turned to Liu Guopei and shouted
.

"Damn it, I can't care about that anymore! Ninety-nine steps have already been taken out of the way. If I suffer in silence at this last
step , it'll be too much of a loss for me." He knew, of course, that Meng Yuan was very unhappy with him and
understood what he wanted to do by approaching him.

Seeing that Wu Jianxin seemed to have something else to say, Liu Guopei knew he had achieved his goal. He waved his hand to signal Meng
Yuan to stop, then quietly looked at Wu Jianxin, waiting for him to speak.

"Mr. Liu, what I said just now was the truth. I haven't been in Zhonghai for very long, and I really don't know this
woman !" Wu Jianxin said helplessly to Liu Guopei in a low voice. "It's not a very important matter.
Why would I lie to you?"

"Don't know her? Don't know her? Then what did you mean by 'it was her'? You still dare to say you're not
playing us?"

Meng Yuan obviously still didn't believe Wu Jianxin's words and retorted loudly.

"That's because I've seen her many times! Even if I don't know her, can't I have seen her before?" Seeing Meng
Yuan still causing him trouble, Wu Jianxin was getting angry and retorted, while
mentally cursing Meng Yuan's entire family eighteen times!

"If you don't believe me, go to the Yunshuijian residential area next to Xianglan Street right now. It's
the first three-story luxury villa not far from the gate. She's there right now!" Seemingly afraid the two still wouldn't believe him,
Wu Jianxin added confidently.

After thinking about it carefully, Liu Guopei felt that Wu Jianxin might be telling the truth, because his wife
was in the Yunshuijian residential area; at least he wasn't lying about that! Maybe he really didn't know his wife!

"Oh, how do you know so much?" Liu Guopei feigned ignorance, trying to get more information out of Wu
Jianxin .

"Hehe, of course I know that, because Yi Yi and I came back from there! And Yi Yi seems
to know her quite well. Mr. Liu, why are you so interested in this woman? Is that it?" Wu Jianxin
said in a low, knowing laugh.

"But, speaking of which, this woman is fucking gorgeous! That face, those breasts, that ass,
anyone would be unable to resist! No wonder you're so interested, Mr. Liu!" Wu Jianxin continued, getting more and more
excited as he spoke, his face filled with a lewd expression, quite obscene.

But clearly, he didn't notice that Liu Guopei's expression was becoming increasingly unpleasant.

"Is she there alone?" Liu Guopei suppressed the anger that was about to erupt and continued to ask.

"No, no, no, how could such a beautiful woman be alone? She's Xiao Qing's woman, of course she's
with Xiao Qing! But I've heard from others that she actually has a husband, but somehow
Xiao Qing managed to hook up with her!! And now they're living in the villa in Yunshui! That Xiao Qing
guy having a blast every night, with such a beautiful woman, he'd definitely spend the whole night with her! Damn it, what a
waste of a good cabbage!" Wu Jianxin grumbled, completely bewildered as to why such a beautiful
woman would be with that fat Xiao Qing.

"Mr. Liu, you don't know what happened that day—" He had barely finished speaking when Liu Guopei interrupted him, seemingly remembering something. "

But this time, before he could finish, Liu Guopei cut him off.

"Who did you just say she was?" His tone was sinister, icy cold, as if from hell,
sending chills down one's spine.

For some reason, Liu Guopei's inexplicable behavior gave Wu Jianxin a sudden
sense . He could vaguely sense a surge of anger emanating from Liu Guopei, and a
chill involuntarily ran down his spine.

Had he said something wrong? Wu Jianxin wondered to himself, but after thinking about it, he felt
there was nothing wrong with what he said; he couldn't possibly have offended him. He must be overthinking it. So he ignored it
and looked at Liu Guopei, replying, "Xiao Qing!" The moment he uttered the name Xiao Qing, Wu
Jianxin cried out and was thrown from the car, collapsing to the ground in pain.

Liu Guopei slowly withdrew his fist, then got out of the car and stood coldly
before . Liu Guopei had acted because Wu Jianxin had crossed his line!
Before he was determined to see his wife again and get to the bottom of things, no one could insult her!

Just as Meng Yuan had said, perhaps his wife truly had many unspeakable secrets, perhaps she was truly waiting for
him to save her! In short, until everything was clear, his wife was his Achilles' heel! No one could touch her!

"Are you fucking crazy? Why did you hit me?!"
Wu Jianxin, lying on the ground for a long time before he could react, covered his face in pain, pointed at Liu Guopei, and roared loudly. From the trace of blood sliding down his lip
, it was clear that the punch had been really hard!

"Because she's my woman!" After saying this, Liu Guopei

,

with an icy expression, stopped looking at Wu Jianxin and turned back to his car.

'Boom—' The engine roared violently, and the Cayenne shot forward instantly, leaving only a trail of
white smoke and the groaning Wu Jianxin on the ground.

In pain, Wu Jianxin struggled to get up from the ground, wiped the blood from his mouth, and his eyes were filled with resentment.
Damn it, you dare to hit me? Fine, Liu Guopei, I will make you pay the price!!

The Porsche Cayenne stopped outside the gate of the Tianfu Hotel.

"Guopei, you just hit Wu Jianxin. He might retaliate. I'll keep an eye on things for you, but
you should still be careful!" Meng Yuan opened the car door, about to get out, but then suddenly turned back and said.

"No need. What's coming will come. There's no escaping it, and I'm not going to! Don't worry, I'm
fine !

But you, Meng Yuan, I've dragged you into this. Wu Jianxin might take his anger out on you! Why don't you
stay and work with me instead?!" Liu Guopei felt very sorry for Meng Yuan, because he had
dragged into this mess and might even lose his job because of him.

"Haha, no way! I know my own limitations. I'm not the type to do big things! I'll just stay here
and see what he can do to me! If it really doesn't work out, I'll just quit. Anyway, my mom keeps urging me
to come home and get married!" Meng Yuan laughed, seemingly unconcerned.

Actually, Liu Guopei knew that he was just saying this to reassure him; it was
a kind of brotherhood between true brothers! So she didn't point it out, and returned Meng Yuan's smile, "Then I'll be going now, call me if you need anything!"

Time slowly approached midnight.

A black Porsche Cayenne drove aimlessly through the streets. Although it was late at night, the
commercial street remained bustling, the streetlights and the lights from various shops and office buildings making it
as bright as day. For Zhonghai, this international metropolis, the nightlife was just beginning.

Two hours had passed since Liu Guopei parted ways with Meng Yuan at the Tianfu Hotel, and he had only been
outside two hours, not returning to his home in the Yayuan residential area. Because the Yayuan area, where he lived alone
, could no longer be called "home."

Life goes on, and so does loneliness.

No matter who you are, from the first day you are born, loneliness is destined to accompany you throughout your life,
until the end, regardless of your position or status.

Some say loneliness causes suffering, but Liu Guopei had the opposite view. He always believed that people
don't suffer because of loneliness, but rather that they are lonely because of suffering.

To outsiders, he might appear as a young, promising, and successful CEO,
envied and dreaming of being like them. But what they don't know is that behind the smiles
lies untold bitterness. The feigned strength, nobility, and dignity crumble as the crowd disperses,
leaving only fragments to piece together the loneliness within.

After a few minutes of silence, Liu Guopei suddenly laughed. When did he become so sentimental?
He seemed completely different from the calm and decisive person he used to be.

After this self-deprecating remark, he pulled himself together and continued driving, passing through the bustling commercial street. Unconsciously,
he arrived at the old western district, the place he would personally redevelop in the coming years. The old district was so
deserted ; there were practically no pedestrians on the streets, and the roads were dimly lit, with only a few streetlights
casting an orange glow. Compared to the bustling commercial street that had been brightly lit and dark,
it was hard to believe these two places were in the same city.

Just then, his stomach rumbled inconveniently, and Liu Guopei realized
he hadn't even had dinner yet.

He decided to find somewhere to eat and continued driving along the street. However, to his disappointment,
he didn't find a single restaurant open until the early hours of the morning after several minutes. Then he thought it made sense;
after all, it was an old district, and there wouldn't be much business there. Who would do something so thankless?

Sometimes life is just like that. Just as Liu Guopei was about to give up, a night market stall appeared not far ahead
. This immediately perked him up, and he drove over.

As soon as he got out of the car, a familiar aroma of barbecue wafted towards him. It was a unique smell of night stalls, very fragrant and
mouthwatering. It was familiar because in the early days of his business, he often worked late
and would frequently eat at such stalls. However, since the company became more stable, he rarely
ate there anymore. Now, smelling that aroma again, he couldn't help but feel a pang of nostalgia.

The stall was small, with only three simple tables and a few tarpaulins for shelter from the wind, but it was just right for
Liu Guopei any larger would have been too noisy. Besides the stall owner, there wasn't a single customer,
so business wasn't very good.

The late autumn breeze swept across his face, bringing a chill, and Liu Guopei unconsciously moved closer to the barbecue grill
.

"Hey, brother, it's windy outside, come on in!" The stall owner skillfully handled his barbecue,
speaking in a fluent Northeastern accent. He was in his fifties, but quite burly.

From the stall owner's words, you could tell he was a very generous person, instantly making a
good . "Thank you, sir, two bottles of beer, and three skewers of each kind of barbecue, please!" After ordering,
Liu Guopei went inside the stall and found a table to sit down. It was windy and a bit cold outside.

"Alright, brother, have a seat, it'll be ready soon!" After replying, the stall owner got busy.
Watching his lonely figure in the early morning wind, one couldn't help but sigh at how tough life can be.

The fewer customers also meant the food came out quickly. In less than ten minutes, the stall owner returned carrying
two bottles of beer in one hand and barbecue in the other. "Here you go, brother, here's what you ordered!"

"Brother, sit down and have a drink with me. Drinking alone in the middle of the night is pretty tasteless. Whatever you eat is on me
!" Liu Guopei said with a smile as the stall owner put down his food and turned to leave.

The stall owner hesitated for a moment, then said heartily, "Alright! Anyway,
there's not much , so I'll have a few drinks with you, brother!"

And just like that, two complete strangers were connected by this small night market stall
. Clinking glasses, they shared their stories.

Alcohol, sometimes, is a good medicine; it can help people let go of their burdens and
bring them closer .

"Brother, if I may be so bold, what are you working so hard for every day until so late?"
Liu Guopei was already a little tipsy. "

Me?" the stall owner chuckled憨厚ly, "Hehe, of course, it's to support my family!"

"Tired?"

"Haha, tired? Of course I am! Actually, I have my own job, but your sister-in-law
isn't 's in the hospital, and it costs a lot of money every month. I work during the day, and then I come here to run this stall at night.
It helps to supplement my income a little!" The stall owner seemed very optimistic, a smile always on his face.

After hearing his words, Liu Guopei couldn't help but feel a deep respect and admiration for him. This was a true
man, even though he was in a very ordinary position, his actions deserved everyone's respect!

"So, brother, don't you need to sleep?"

"Of course I need to sleep. I close my stall at three or four in the morning every day, go back to sleep until seven, then go to the hospital
to deliver food to your sister-in-law. Three hours of sleep is enough!"

"How can you stand that? Aren't you afraid your sister-in-law will worry about you?" Only three hours of sleep a day, and then
working 20 hours straight! Liu Guopei could hardly imagine that number.

The stall owner tilted his head back and gulped down a large bowl of wine, "Hehe, she doesn't know I'm out setting up my stall at night. I lied to her and said I couldn't be at the hospital with her at night
, because the hospital charges more for one more person. Otherwise, if she knew, she would definitely be very angry."
"She would never agree to me doing this tonight! I'm the one who wronged her, for not giving her a good life.
Now, no matter how hard or tiring it is, I have to help her get better. To avoid making her worry, I can only
lie to her for now, one day at a time!" As he spoke, the burly Northeastern man became somewhat
emotional, his eyes slightly reddening. It was clear he truly loved his wife deeply!

For some reason, Liu Guopei was stunned after hearing this. He felt as if he saw
his own wife reflected in this couple. A strange feeling surfaced in his mind,
and the crucial point he had always wanted to grasp but couldn't reappeared before his eyes!

Suddenly, as if struck by lightning, Liu Guopei awoke with a start, thinking of his wife, Tang Zixin! Could it be that
his wife had deceived him, choosing to be with Xiao Qing for…

Target 72—Zhang Yiyi!

A word to the wise!

From the stall owner, Liu Guopei suddenly realized that perhaps his wife had chosen to be with Xiao Qing to help him?

Perhaps her last farewell text message was just to keep him from worrying about her! Could all of this stem
from her feeling guilty and wanting to compensate him?

If so, it would perfectly explain Meng Yuan's doubts, and the strange
parts of the whole affair would suddenly become clear.

He remembered seeing his wife at Binhai International Airport last time; she cried and warned him that Xiao Qing
and his group were also eyeing the Xicheng project, hoping he would give it up, saying it was impossible to succeed! But
at that time, he already knew the Green Wolf Gang was involved, so he didn't take her warning to heart!

Was his wife really doing this to help him?

No, that's not right! Liu Guopei suddenly thought of another question: if his wife only wanted to help
him , she wouldn't have waited until now; she could have helped much earlier. Why did she choose
to start only after their breakup?

And since they had already separated, even if she had inside information about the Green Wolf Gang, she couldn't
pass it on to him, right? Wouldn't that be ineffective?

His wife was a top student from Tsinghua University; she certainly wouldn't make such a basic mistake. Could his previous
assumptions be wrong?

Impossible, absolutely not! A voice deep inside Liu Guopei firmly told him that his speculation
was correct!

His speculation was definitely right! Once again, Liu Guopei affirmed in his heart that just
the farewell text message his wife sent him, "I love you!", confirmed that the reason his wife did this was definitely
related to him!

But if all the speculations pointed to his wife's actions being related to him, then why
hadn't his wife contacted him after they parted at the hospital that day, and why had she deleted him from her QQ friends list? If she didn't contact
him , how could she have leaked the message?

Where exactly was the problem? Liu Guopei racked his brains but couldn't figure out this last point. Apart from this, all
the other questions could be explained.

Could it be that something else had happened to his wife that he didn't know about? After thinking it over and over,
Liu Guopei felt that there was only one possibility: there must be something he didn't know.

"Brother, what's wrong? Why are you spacing out?" The stall owner waved his wine glass in front of his eyes and
said in heavily accented Northeastern Mandarin.

"Oh, it's nothing! Well then, brother, I have something urgent to attend to, so I'll stop drinking for now. I'll come back another day!"
With that, Liu Guopei tilted his head back and chugged the last bottle of beer. Besides the two bottles they ordered initially, the two of them ordered four more, having already drunk six bottles of beer
in the short time.

After finishing the last bottle, Liu Guopei stood up, took out five hundred yuan, and handed it over. Actually, the two of them hadn't spent
a hundred yuan on food, but based on their conversation, Liu Guopei felt that this honest, burly Northeastern man was a truly
good man! He wanted to help him, but was afraid the man would misunderstand, so he didn't dare give more than five hundred.

"Brother, what do you mean by this? It's so late at night, and we're drinking together, that's fate!
Besides, we haven't even eaten much! If you think highly of me, take your money back! This meal is on me!"
The stall owner, reeking of alcohol, said loudly, his face clearly unhappy. He seemed to think that Liu Guopei paying him was an
insult , but his expression was genuinely sincere.

Seeing this, Liu Guopei knew he couldn't accept the money and admired
the . He resolved to come back and have a few drinks with him again sometime.

Without being coy, Liu Guopei put away his wallet. "Alright then, I won't stand on ceremony with you, brother!
I'll definitely come back for drinks sometime!"

After saying goodbye to the stall owner, Liu Guopei drove off in his Cayenne. Sitting in the car, he couldn't help but ponder
his earlier speculation.

From this, at least three conclusions can be drawn: First, his wife's departure and choice to be with Xiao Qing
must be related to him; second, something must have happened to his wife that he doesn't know about, and this
is the reason she hasn't contacted him! Third, his wife is definitely in danger now. Meng
Yuan said he saw someone following his wife around all day, monitoring her every move, which clearly shows that Xiao Qing
doesn't fully trust his wife. If he discovers her intentions, the consequences are unimaginable!

The more Liu Guopei thought about it, the colder he felt. His most urgent task now was to find a way to see his wife, find out
everything, and ideally, get her away from Xiao Qing.

Yes, he had to see Zixin as soon as possible, otherwise she was in too much danger!

But the Qinglang Gang was always around the Yunshui Jian residential area. How could he see his wife? Forcing his way in was
definitely out of the question. What should he do?

Use Mayor Zheng's power? No, that wouldn't work either! In a flash, Liu Guopei dismissed the idea. Even
if Mayor Zheng could help him under Wang Liang's control, what good would it do?
There were so many members of the Green Wolf Gang within the municipal committee; anyone could easily notify Xiao Qing and his group to relocate beforehand, rendering the plan
futile .

It was at this moment that Liu Guopei realized how weak his own forces were, how powerless he was
when !

It seemed he had to start building his own power base; otherwise, he would have no way to fight against Xiao Qing
and Wang Liang ! Liu Guopei made a silent resolution.

Even building his own power would take time. What to do now? His wife was practically
standing the edge of a cliff, one foot already out, ready to fall at any moment!

Wait, there was still someone who could help him!

Just as Liu Guopei was feeling hopeless, he suddenly remembered someone, someone who could definitely help
him—Zhang Yiyi!!

She and Wu Jianxin had met secretly at Yunshui today, and based on past signs,
her relationship with Xiao Qing and the others was definitely very deep. Perhaps he could see his wife through her! But

would Zhang Yiyi help him?

Heh, whether she helps or not, that wouldn't be up to her then, Liu Guopei thought coldly.

He floored the accelerator!

With a 'whoosh—', the Porsche Cayenne sped through the darkness like a silver lightning bolt,
shattering the quiet night of the old western district.

Operation 73:

Another day dawned before he knew it. The sunlight was as bright as ever, streaming through the French windows and
bathing the bedroom floor in a golden glow—a truly beautiful sight.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Liu Guopei slowly woke up, his head throbbing and feeling unwell. Perhaps it was because
he had drunk some alcohol the night before and hadn't slept enough. He pressed his forehead for a few minutes before
feeling slightly better .

After getting up, Liu Guopei quickly washed up and hurried out the door.
He had to
impossible to say that Wu Jianxin's covert attacks on him had nothing to do with her! He could choose to ignore that incident, as it was only directed at him,
but this time was different. This time, it concerned his wife's safety; he had to get the information he needed from her no matter what
!

After grabbing a quick breakfast at the entrance of the residential area, Liu Guopei drove to the Xicheng base. He didn't
go Zhang Yiyi for two main reasons: first, it was still early, and she was definitely at the TV station,
making it difficult to see her; second, even if he saw her now, if she wasn't cooperative, he
wouldn't be able to do anything about it at the TV station, and it might even make her wary, causing him to lose this valuable opportunity.

Years of experience navigating the business world had taught Liu Guopei that he shouldn't do things he wasn't confident about, and if
he decided to do something, he had to succeed decisively!

He arrived at the Xicheng base at 10 a.m., and hundreds of base employees were already
busy with their work, including Wu Yi, who had just joined the company! He was
talking to several coworkers around Deng Hai. From the smiles on their faces, it was clear that
Wu Yi had already gotten along well with the employees in just one day, proving that his initial
decision was correct!

"Good morning, Mr. Liu!"

"Good morning, Mr. Liu!"

"Good morning, Mr. Liu!"

The employees greeted Liu Guopei proactively as they passed by.

"Mr. Liu, you're here so early today!" Deng Hai, who was talking to his subordinate, glanced at
Liu Guopei quickly greeted him.

Liu Guopei smiled and responded. Just as he was about to walk over, his phone suddenly rang. Hmm? Who would
call him so early? Pulling out his phone with a question in mind, he saw that it was Zheng Yizhou calling!

Knowing Zheng Yizhou's personality, calling him so early meant he needed something. Without hesitation,
he answered the phone.

"Hey, Brother Liu, what are you doing? Did my call bother you, a busy man like you?!"
Zheng Yizhou joked, his voice still as loud as

ever. "Haha, not at all. Mayor Zheng is calling, no matter how busy I am! Mayor Zheng, you're here so early, is there
some instruction you need to convey?" From his words, Liu Guopei was even more certain that he needed to speak with him.

"That's good. I have something to inform you about. We've basically
investigated especially regarding the evidence of the Haile Gang's involvement, which is sufficient. I've studied it and plan to take
action against the Haile Gang today. Since your group is also one of the victims this time, I intend to
involve you in this operation and have you personally command it. Are you interested?" Although Zheng Yizhou on the other end of the phone
was asking a question, his tone didn't sound like one at all, because he knew Liu Guopei wouldn't
refuse . This was a rare opportunity!

Sure enough, Liu Guopei was overjoyed upon hearing his words. This was fantastic news! You
see, last time, because of this embezzlement of compensation funds, his own base was almost demolished by the homeowners,
causing a huge uproar! Even if he could resolve it, the company's reputation would still be
affected . Now, if he could personally solve this problem, that would be perfect!

"Of course I can, but I'm not part of the government. If I were to take command, wouldn't many people
object? Wouldn't that be..." Despite his initial excitement, Liu Guopei remained calm. It was clear that Zheng Yizhou was giving him face
personally , and the atmosphere at the municipal committee was unusually tense. It was best to be cautious.

"Why not? You're practically part of the government! Don't feel burdened. If I say it's okay, then it's
okay!" Zheng Yizhou said decisively on the phone, his tone full of domineering authority. "Besides,
you're not the only one in charge of this operation. The municipal committee has assigned someone above you, but don't worry, you
can handle this entirely!"

"Why? Is the other person also one of Mayor Zheng's people?" Liu Guopei seemed a little puzzled.

"The person above you is Wei Ran. I've already transferred him to the Municipal Bureau. This morning,
as soon as I spoke, that kid immediately told me he wouldn't take command, he wanted you to be in charge. He said he submits to you!" Zheng Yizhou
chuckled . "I must say, Brother Liu, you really have a knack for this. I know Wei Ran's temper well; he's incredibly arrogant.
Aside from me, I rarely see him willingly submit to anyone else. How come I only had him visit your company once, and you've already
won him over? Tell me honestly, or I won't dare send anyone to your company again! Haha!" Towards the end
, Zheng Yizhou's hearty laughter came through the phone again.

"Haha, Mayor Zheng, are you mocking me? I don't have that kind of ability! But since the other person
is Brother Wei, then I understand. Okay, I'll take the command!" Liu Guopei didn't refuse anymore, readily agreeing.
He agreed; this operation would only benefit him, not harm him.

At the 74th roundtable meeting , Deng Hai approached

with Wu Yi, smiling ambiguously. "Mr. Liu, who are you calling so early? Is Miss Tang missing you? Haha," Deng Hai said with a knowing smile. If he knew Liu Guopei and Tang Zixin had broken up, he probably would have been killed, and he wouldn't have dared say such a thing. Fortunately, Liu Guopei's mind was entirely focused on the upcoming crackdown and he didn't pay attention to the comment . "The matter of the embezzled compensation funds is basically cleared up, and the Municipal Bureau is preparing to start the crackdown on the Hai Le Gang today. Tomorrow is the 'three-day agreement' we promised the homeowners. Old Deng, get ready; you'll be coming with me to the Municipal Bureau to participate in this operation!" "Really?! That's great! Holy crap! Those bastards need to be dealt with a long time ago. We were the ones who took the blame last time! Damn it, that day almost scared me to death!" Speaking of the Hai Le Gang, Deng Hai was seething with rage, even his speech was full of profanities. Hearing that they were finally going to be dealt with, and that he would personally do it, he immediately rubbed his hands together, looking eager to try. "Boss!" Wu Yi, who was standing to the side watching the two talk, suddenly called out. "Hmm, what's up?" "I...I want to join too, I want to go with you!" After hesitating for a moment, Wu Yi finally made up his mind. Hearing this, Liu Guopei frowned slightly. To be honest, it wasn't that he didn't want to take him, but this operation was initiated by the Municipal Party Committee, and even he himself was only going because Mayor Zheng was giving him face. Besides, he already had Deng Hai with him; if he brought Wu Yi along, it would just seem a bit inappropriate. Just as he was about to refuse, Deng Hai's voice rang out, "President Liu, why don't we take Wu Zi with us? He just joined the company and doesn't know anything. Even if he stays here, he won't be of much use! It's better to take him along; more people mean more strength!" Seeing Wu Yi's expectant eyes, and considering that Deng Hai's words weren't unreasonable—at least he had served in the special forces could be of some help—Liu Guopei ultimately decided to take Wu Yi along. 11:30 AM, Tianjing time, Municipal Public Security Bureau compound. The scorching sun hung high in the sky, radiating waves of heat to the ground. Although the Autumn Equinox had passed, for some reason, the incessant chirping of cicadas still emanated from the few large, shady trees in the compound, growing louder as they approached, seemingly foreshadowing something big about to happen. Entering the city police station compound, officers were constantly moving in and out. As noon approached, after a busy morning, their tense faces finally relaxed slightly. To outsiders, everything as orderly and efficient as ever. But was this truly the case? Undoubtedly, no! This was merely the calm before the storm. A massive "cleanup operation" that would shake the entire city of Zhonghai was undergoing final preparations in a conference room on the west side of the compound. Although this was the Zhonghai City Public Security Bureau compound, within a ten-meter radius of the conference room stood eight burly men, fully armed and dressed in black SWAT uniforms! All armed with Type 95 automatic rifles, their hands gripped tightly, their gazes calmly scanning the surroundings, exuding an unmistakable air of menace . Their mission was singular: prevent anyone from approaching! Even within the city police station, there was no doubt that anyone attempting to approach the conference room would be instantly riddled with bullets the moment they stepped over the perimeter! Of course, there was no danger for the police officers, as they had been instructed by their superiors not to approach. However, their intuition told them that something big was about to happen. Although they were eager to know what was going on in the conference room, the sight of the fully armed special police officers at the door, all unfamiliar faces , ultimately deterred them from going closer. These officers weren't the only ones trying to get close to the conference room; two other people were also trying! Those were Deng Hai and Wu Yi, who had come to the Municipal Bureau with Liu Guopei. The two were currently sitting helplessly on a stone bench in the middle of the courtyard. Deng Hai, in particular , kept sitting down and standing up repeatedly, his gaze constantly darting towards the tightly closed conference room on the west side. It was clear he was very agitated and impatient. If it weren't for the group of special police officers at the door, he probably would have already gone over there. "Hey, Wu Zi, tell me! This isn't letting us participate at all! They won't even let us in the door. It's been almost an hour , and I still don't know how President Liu is doing inside!" This wasn't so much directed at Wu Yi as Deng Hai talking to himself, as his gaze remained fixed on the door, never turning to Wu Yi. Wu Yi also found it a bit strange, but he was much calmer than Deng Hai. His face was expressionless , showing no sign of annoyance. "Brother Hai, there's a reason they won't let us in. Don't trust President Liu? Our mission is to wait here patiently!" His experience in the special forces taught Wu Yi that if he shouldn't know something, he shouldn't know it; obeying orders is a soldier's duty. And frankly, compared to the meeting room, Wu Yi was more interested in the special police officers Looking at their well-trained and menacing appearance, he couldn't help but recall his passionate days in the army. At the same time, he secretly pondered how he could break through their blockade and end the battle as quickly as possible if they were the enemy! The camera pans through the door to a closed conference room. Surprisingly, there are fewer than ten people in the large room, sitting around a round table , having their final discussion. "Brother Liu, we've basically figured out the Hai Le Gang through our informants and undercover agents. The Hai Le Limited Investment Company on the bank transfer slip is just a shell company. After investigation, the company's registered address is just a dilapidated two-story building, and no one works there at all. They mainly operate from two locations : 'Week 8' KTV and 'Yan Yu Lou' club!" Wei Ran's voice was very loud in the empty conference room. "Both of these entertainment venues are assets of the Hai Le Gang! Most of their gang members are active in these two places. The key is that Nie Bin, the leader of the Hai Le Gang, attaches great importance to these two places and patrols them almost every day. This is very beneficial to our operation! So, after discussing with Director Li and Political Commissar Xu, our initial plan is to split into two groups and rush to these two venues before the Hai Le Gang knows about our operation."

"Let's wipe them all out! Brother Liu, what do you think?" After saying that, Wei Ran turned to look at Liu Guopei questioningly.

Hearing Wei Ran's question, Liu Guopei, who had been listening attentively, smiled slightly and said meaningfully,
"Brother Wei, you can decide with Director Li and Political Commissar Xu. I support them all!"

In fact, Liu Guopei was not optimistic about Wei Ran's plan, but the reason he didn't bring it up was
because he knew that he was not an official. Even if Wei Ran and Zheng Yizhou trusted him,
it was best not to interfere too much unless Director Li and the others asked him to.

"Haha, Mr. Liu, you're too modest! Is it because Lao Xu and I are here that you have some concerns? Actually, there's no need to
. Just say what's on your mind! Since Mayor Zheng has entrusted you with commanding this operation, it means he completely trusts you!

Of course, we trust you just the same! Besides, this operation is related to the reputation of Mr. Liu's company,
right? If you don't say anything, it's like you're treating us like outsiders!" The speaker was
Li Xiao . He seemed to have noticed Liu Guopei's concerns.

After Director Li finished speaking, Political Commissar Xu Jun, who was sitting next to him, also spoke up, "Yes, Mr. Liu,
just say what you have to say. Is there anything you're holding back?" His voice was slightly low.

For some reason, the words of Li Xiao and Xu Jun gave Liu Guopei completely different feelings! Li Xiao
's voice was cheerful and pleasant to listen to, without any pretense, but Xu Jun's words gave Liu Guopei
a vague sense of unease. He couldn't quite put his finger on it, but it was very subtle,
like prey being watched!

Yes, that was the feeling! Instinctively, Liu Guopei couldn't help but feel a growing suspicion about Xu Jun,
sensing he was a dangerous individual.

However, since the two had already spoken, Liu Guopei couldn't remain silent any longer and could only express his opinion
on Wei Ran's plan: "Brother Wei, you're absolutely right. We should indeed focus on 'Sunday
Eight' and 'Yanyu Tower'! That's beyond doubt. However, my specific plan differs slightly from yours.
I suggest dividing all police forces into four teams. Besides the two entertainment venues where the arrests will take place, one team will be responsible for sealing off checkpoints at the airport,
railway, and highways to prevent the main culprits from escaping! The remaining team will stay put at
the city police station , ready to respond to any emergencies! I think if we're going to arrest, we should do it thoroughly, leaving
them no way out!"

"Clap clap clap!" As soon as Liu Guopei finished speaking, a round of applause rang out. "Good! Mr. Liu's thinking is indeed
comprehensive. No wonder he became the chief developer of the Xicheng redevelopment project at such a young age! Well said!" Li Xiao clapped his hands twice
, laughing heartily, his eyes full of admiration. He found Liu Guopei increasingly pleasing to the eye. "Does anyone else
have any objections?"

It must be said that Liu Guopei's plan was indeed perfect. Everyone in the meeting room expressed
their agreement, with Wei Ran being the most resolute. From the last "Xicheng speech," he had been
completely .

"Alright, let's proceed according to this plan! This operation must succeed, failure is not an option! We must
fight a resounding victory and bring all those who disregard the law to justice! We must give
an explanation to the municipal leaders, to the people of Zhonghai, and to ourselves! Can we do it?!" Director Li gave his final impassioned
speech, his words revealing his deep concern for the operation. Of course, this impassioned speech was
directed at only a few people within the municipal bureau, and had nothing to do with Liu Guopei.

"Yes!!" Although it was only a handful of people, the word "yes" still carried an unstoppable
momentum!

*Bang—* A hand slammed heavily on the round table.

"Very good. Political Commissar Xu and I will be waiting for your good news at the municipal bureau. Let's go!"

Twenty minutes later, sirens wailed over Zhonghai as squads of fully armed special police officers marched headed towards Xicheng without
warning .

All checkpoints—airplane, rail, road, and waterway—were sealed off.

A crackdown on the Haile Gang had quietly begun.

Meanwhile, a new era was quietly dawning, and Liu Guopei would stand at the forefront,
leading this new era. Room 1, Qingdi Club, No.

75. The room remained opulent, with European-style crystal chandeliers adorning the silver ceiling, sparkling like stars in the night sky; the bronze teak flooring had clear, even, and glossy grain, giving a grand and dignified feel, suggesting the room's owner was undoubtedly wealthy and powerful. A stout middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his back in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing out, seemingly lost in thought . On his arm, visible behind his back, was a bluish-green wolf head tattoo! The ferocious wolf head's eyes glowed red, its gaping maw revealing two equally bluish fangs, sending chills down one's spine! This was no ordinary tattoo; it seemed to possess its own soul, terrifyingly real, with a hint of coldness, like a messenger from hell, ready to pounce and kill anyone who looked at it! "Boss, are we really just going to abandon the brothers in Xicheng this time? Although those cops are mainly targeting the Hai Le Gang, Hua Zi is one of our own. Are we just going to watch him get into trouble?" There were only two . The one who spoke was a short man standing behind the tattooed man, slightly overweight, but not as fat as the tattooed man. "Hehe, don't worry about that. Pass on my message to Chu Hua, saying that the police now have irrefutable evidence that he embezzled the compensation funds, and there's no way to protect him. Tell him to turn himself in. Don't be afraid when he's inside. Don't say anything he shouldn't say. As long as he can get through these few months, I'll get him out immediately!" The tattooed man sneered, still standing with his back turned, not turning around. "Also, it's almost October, the 17th National Congress is approaching, and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's inspection team is coming to Zhonghai again. We must keep things stable during this period. Tell everyone below to stay calm. Without my order, no more shipments are allowed in October ! The club will not accept any new members either. Keep the place clean!" "Okay, I'll take care of it right away!" the shorter man said respectfully, then turned and walked . "Wait! Is there anything going on at Yunshui Pavilion?" the tattooed man suddenly called out to the shorter man, saying something completely unexpected. "No, that slut..."

"Hmm?" The shorter man turned around, about to answer, when he was interrupted by a cold snort from the tattooed man, who seemed
displeased with his tone.

"Oh, I...I'm sorry, it's Miss Tang!" Realizing his mistake, the shorter man quickly corrected himself
, "Boss, don't worry, I've had people watching her every move. Everything's normal, no problem at all!
But..." He paused, looking at the tattooed man, his voice hesitant, as if he had
something he dared not say.

"Speak!"

"Boss, I always feel that woman—no, Miss Tang!—has she really divorced her husband? Is
n't that a bit strange?"

"No need!" Once again, the shorter man was interrupted by the tattooed man before he could finish.

"Whether she's divorced or not doesn't matter. As long as she's with me, within half a month, I'll make her
willingly submit and become my woman completely, someone I can't get rid of! You just need to keep an eye on her, and
try your best to grant her any requests! Also, she's different from other women; she has a lot of charm, and I've slowly fallen for her
. From now on, she'll be your sister-in-law, and I don't want to hear any more bad things!" The tattooed man's
words were full of confidence and domineering, his tone leaving no room for argument.

"Yes," the short man opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but ultimately swallowed it back, turned,
and left the room.

The large room was now empty except for the tattooed man, who stood with his hands behind his back by the window, his gaze
cold and stern, exuding an aura of dominance, an aura that was suffocating!

Hmph, try to fight me? Liu Guopei, Liu Guopei, whether it's the Xicheng project or Tang Zixin, I, Xiao Qing, am determined to have them
!! Everything has just begun; let's see who laughs last! A wicked smile appeared on the tattooed man's lips
as he took out his phone and made a call.

"Hey, Scarface, it's me! I sent you a photo. It's Chu Hua, the director of the Xicheng Urban Construction Bureau. It's 11 o'clock
now . I want him to be unable to utter a single word until 12 o'clock. You know what to do!
It's best to fake the scene again, making it look like a suicide out of guilt! Remember, you only have one hour!"
After saying that, without waiting for a reply, he hung up with a 'beep'.

Chu Hua, no ruthlessness is no hero. Don't blame me for being ruthless. Blame yourself for being too careless. I'd rather betray the world
than let the world betray me. For the greater good, I have to sacrifice you!

After hanging up, the tattooed man didn't put down his phone. Instead, his eyes were fixed on the
photo on the screen. It was a photo of a woman, and surprisingly, when looking at the phone screen
, this ruthless man actually had a hint of tenderness in his eyes.

With bright eyes and white teeth, a gentle smile playing on her lips, the woman in the photo was undeniably stunning,
breathtakingly . Her delicate face made one yearn to kiss her, and her legs, encased in black stockings, were perfectly rounded and
long, sending a surge of heat through the man's heart.

Looking at the photo, the tattooed man couldn't help but recall the woman's warm, fragrant body in bed, her high breasts,
her pert, shapely buttocks—all of which fueled his uncontrollable lust. Lost in the memory, his manhood swelled to its limit,
restless and agitated! "

Tang Zixin, I will make you belong to me, body and soul. You are mine, Xiao Qing's, and mine alone
!!"

Thinking this, his left hand unconsciously reached into his pocket, grasping a bottle, and a wicked smile reappeared on his lips.

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