Wang Lei already arrived at work earlier than usual. With the encounter that he had with Yu Yan--his secretary last night, he had to admit that he couldn't sleep at night as he pondered about her life.
He doesn't remember the fact that Yu Yan, an employee that has been working with him for more than three years, actually has a son!
Remembering that the age of the child is around three to four years old, he then put the pieces together, making Yu Yan's first appearance in the company as the year Yu Yan had just given birth to Li Jie.
With that thought in mind, last night, he had asked their family secretary to do a background research about Yu Yan, telling him that if he was able to find out anything about her, he would have to contact him immediately.
Since Wang Lei has arrived work an hour earlier than his usual time in, he started to take his morning coffee as he stared outside his office window, overlooking the whole city as he watched the cars come and go below.
Soon after, a knock was heard on his office door. Making him turn his back to look at it and gave a signal for entry.
"Enter."
The office door opened to reveal their family secretary, Mr. Ying. He then gave a small bow to Wang Lei, the CEO, acknowledging his presence as he gave him a small nod.
"Have you found out anything, Mr. Ying?" Wang Lei asked, Mr. Ying, closing the door behind him as he gave Wang Lei another nod to say yes.
"Yes, Mr. Wang Lei. Here is the research I have found about Miss Yu Yan."
Mr. Ying gave the folder to Wang Lei. As Wang Lei got the folder from him and opened it, his eyes immediately lit up in interest with the facts that were already written on the paper, Mr. Ying further explaining for him as Wang Lei silently read the paper.
"From what I saw, Yu Yan has not hid the fact that she has a child. Since you are unaware, I remember correctly that you asked the HR to just get you a secretary that is able to meet your expectations and they have gotten her."
"Hmm…"
Now Wang Lei understood why he doesn't recall Yu Yan's background of having a child.
It is because he usually sees the background of secretary applicants, but then, he remembered that three years ago, he was busy in an opening of a new business overseas, making him remember that he did make such order.
"Alright… but if I recall, I also didn't specify if it's okay having an employee that is with a child?"
"Yes," Mr. Ying confirmed, nodding once at the same time. "You see, Mr. Wang, Miss Yu Yan has told the interviewees that even though she is with a child, it won't bother her work in the company. She stated that her mother is living with her to take care of the child."
"Yes, I could see that," Wang Lei said, a smile appearing on his face. "Since she started working for me, there has not been a single problem. She kept her word well."
"Indeed," Mr. Ying agreed, "However, the background of the child is what you should now, Mr. Wang Lei," he added, Wang Lei's eyes now landing back on the file before him, making him furrow his brows when he saw a familiar name.
"Qing Yuan?"
Wang Lei looked at Mr. Ying with furrowed brows.
"The child is the son of Qing Yuan?"
"Unfortunately, yes, Mr. Wang Lei," the secretary confirmed, "According to my sources, Qing Yuan is desperate to have a successor. Since his wife cannot bear a child, he went to a bar and has drugged his target's drink. Yu Yan was his target and then has—"
"Enough," Wang Lei interrupted, not already liking what he was hearing. "I could already know this much without you explaining to me," he added, Mr. Ying, nodding as his lips were now sealed shut until Wang Lei has instructed him to speak again.
Immediately, Wang Lei was pulled into his thoughts. With his lips turning into a tight line as his eyes glared at the name "Qing Yuan" on the folder, he couldn't help but feel angry at what he did to Yu Yan.
He is already married, but he still dares to cheat on his wife? If his wife couldn't bear a child, then why not remarry another woman?
But Wang Lei has already the answer to this question. It is because his wife has a bigger company than her husband—Qing Yuan is desperately clinging on to the connection that he has with his wife, taking advantage of their marriage!
"If Qing Yuan is desperate to have a successor, didn't he think that having a woman he drugged in a bar would be a scandal that his wife wouldn't want?"
"That's what I thought, too," Mr. Ying now spoke, "That's why, Mr. Wang Lei, Mr. Qing has already given up on the thought of having a successor and wanted to keep his connections with the help of his marriage to his wife. Instead, since he learned that he has gotten Yu Yan pregnant, he threatened her to have an abortion."
Wang Lei's eyebrow twitched. Knowing that Qing Yuan has also a notorious image in the business industry that his wife only blocks with the help of her connections, Wang Lei couldn't help but feel disgusted towards the man they are talking about.
"Obviously, Yu Yan didn't want to abort her son," he mumbled, enough for Mr. Ying to hear.
"However, this angered Mr. Qing. Since he didn't get what he wanted, he further threatened Miss Yu Yan that she won't be able to file a lawsuit against him for not supporting the child and has told the business industry under his connection—not his wife—to not give her work so she would die with the child."
"That bastard!"
Wang Lei gritted his teeth, throwing the folder to the side as he didn't bother to mask his anger towards the man.
"And so she was lucky to land a work in our company?"
"Yes," Mr. Ying nodded, "It is because our company is not connected to theirs that made it possible for Miss Yu Yan to earn for her child by working for you. Until now, Mr. Qing is in search for her, but since we specifically ordered no possible entry for others to further search our company, it was not possible for him to know where she works."
"Good." Wang Lei said, his eyebrows still furrowed. "But I'm guessing, it doesn't stop here."
"Yes, Mr. Wang." Mr. Ying agreed, further telling him what he knows that made Wang Lei's eyes widen in surprise. "He has learned Miss Yu Yan's address only a week ago, and is planning to have an unexpected visit to kidnap the child."
"Tsk!"
Wang Lei clicked his tongue as he loosened his necktie, feeling suffocated due to the anger he has been having.
"Secure me a private meeting with Qing Yuan. Tell him the agenda is business. Call me immediately once it's done."
"Yes, Mr. Wang Lei."
After they talked, Mr. Ying already left the office, a murderous aura coming from Wang Lei as he blankly stared at the door, his anger having no intentions to leave his body.
'Escaping one's responsibility as a father and harming them for the sake of his reputation is not something I can tolerate!'