Qi Qiaoqiao was an adroit woman with great acumen. She knew relying solely on Song Qing'an wasn't a sustainable plan. Therefore, she had secretly opened a Western restaurant using Song's money. Additionally, she aimed to help Song earn more to demonstrate her worth.
This was a crucial reason she had set her sights on the Yadian Company.
Qi had also seduced Duyan, one of Song's subordinates. Although Duyan worked for Song, Song still had to show him respect because of Duyan's formidable skills and his group of equally formidable fellow martial artists.
At this moment, Qi grabbed Duyan's mischievous hand and asked, "Brother Yan, what's the deal with that little security guard?"
Upon hearing this, Duyan's expression turned grave. "I had someone look into him. His name is Chen Yang, and he returned from Africa four months ago before immediately taking a security job at Yadian Company."
"Returned from Africa?" Qi remarked. "Seems like he has quite a background. With his skills, why would he take a security guard job at Yadian?"
Duyan scoffed, "I found out something else. Lin Qingxue has an older brother who fled the country long ago after accidentally killing someone. For someone like Chen Yang, a skilled expert, to work as a mere security guard, he's most likely here to protect Lin Qingxue's brother."
Duyan was indeed quite clever to deduce so much from scarce information.
"What was Chen Yang doing in Africa?" Qi asked.
"I can sense an underlying killing intent emanating from him, the kind that accumulates after slaying countless people. My guess is that he was likely a mercenary or assassin in Africa," Duyan replied.
Qi was taken aback. "So, this man is a desperate fugitive! What should we do now? We stand to make fifty million privately if the Yadian deal goes through, not to mention the old man will praise us. Should we just give up?"
A gleam flashed in Duyan's eye. "Of course not. This is Binhai; he's just one man. Even if he's a dragon, he'll have to submit in our territory."
"Exactly, Brother Yan. With all your martial brothers, if worst comes to worst, you can call your senior brother for help. Isn't he like an immovable rock?" Qi said.
Duyan sighed lightly. "I don't want to involve my martial brothers unless absolutely necessary, especially my senior brother."
Perplexed, Qi asked, "Why not?"
Duyan explained, "Qiaoqiao, you must understand that one's reputation can bring great convenience but also become a heavy shackle. I'm the king of security in Binhai. If I can't even deal with Chen Yang and need to ask for their help, it would severely damage my reputation. Moreover, even among martial brothers, asking for assistance is a tremendous favor."
"But Brother Yan, we lost face in front of Lin Qingxue yesterday. We must regain control of this situation," Qi insisted.
Recalling his humiliation, a strong sense of indignity flashed in Duyan's eye. He was the most humiliated. "I've already arranged for people to warn Yadian's staff not to spread rumors about this incident. Besides, no one would believe them even if they did. But if I involve my martial brothers, it would indeed make me look incompetent."
Flustered, Qi asked, "Then what do you propose we do?"
Duyan smirked coldly. "Qiaoqiao, our status is different now. We don't have to rely on brute force to resolve everything like common thugs. Chen Yang's background is tainted; we can leverage the police's authority."
Qi's beautiful eyes lit up. "What do you mean?"
"We can arrange for some thugs to provoke Chen Yang. If Chen Yang retaliates and assaults them, those thugs can report him to the police. We'll also bribe Captain Huang from the West Precinct; he'll know what to do. In the end, if Chen Yang resists, he'll become a wanted fugitive. If he doesn't resist, he'll end up rotting in jail," Duyan explained.
Thrilled, Qi planted a passionate kiss on Duyan's cheek, leaving a vivid lipstick mark.
"Brother Yan, you're truly a master of both literary and martial arts!" Qi praised effusively.
Duyan chuckled before the two engaged in a passionate tryst on the sofa.
Chen Yang spent the morning leisurely playing around. As a former security guard, he had been quite idle. Now as the boss's driver, he had even less to do.
This fellow roamed the offices, bantering and joking with the young ladies. Although Chen Yang could be a bit flirtatious, he wasn't disliked. Sometimes his suggestive jokes elicited even more daring responses from the married women.
For instance, he sat in a seat belonging to a woman named Sister Yan.
"Get up; it's Sister Yan's turn to sit," she said.
Chen Yang patted his thigh. "A ready soft seat for you, Sister Yan."
The women burst into laughter, but Sister Yan calmly retorted, "No thanks. If I sit on your soft seat, it might turn into a hard seat, and then a plug seat, leaving me unable to get up."
Chen Yang was momentarily stunned before realizing her implication. "Sister Yan, you're such a saucy woman!"
The young ladies blushed, and the married women roared with laughter.
The morning passed delightfully this way.
At noon, Lin Qingxue and Tang Qingqing wanted to grab some Starbucks snacks and coffee.
Girls, no matter how mature, still harbor whimsical romantic fancies and a penchant for the finer things.
Besides, such expenses were trivial for Lin and Tang.
As the driver, Chen Yang was, of course, responsible for picking them up and dropping them off, and he could conveniently join them for the meal.
As soon as they exited the building, Chen Yang approached with a grin.
"Well, well, if it isn't the boss lady. You look stunning today," Chen Yang complimented with a smile.
Before Lin could respond, Tang cut in, "Can't you come up with something new instead of repeating the same lines?"
Chen Yang chuckled. "Qingqing, are you jealous? The boss lady is indeed beautiful. Notice how I didn't compliment you? With that tiny chest and fierce temper, you'll have trouble finding a husband!"
Tang placed her hands on her hips indignantly. "Shut up, Chen Yang! My chest isn't that small!" She thrust out her chest defiantly.
Indeed, Tang's bust wasn't particularly small.
"Hard to tell if you're padded or not underneath," Chen Yang remarked. "I'd have to feel it to know for sure."
"You wish!" Tang huffed.
Although Lin maintained a poker face, she found the exchange amusing. Chen Yang was truly a lively character!
"Boss lady, but I know you're not padded," Chen Yang added playfully.