coobybook Chapter 964 Liu Lu Ran Away
Chapter 964 Liu Lu Ran Away
The air in CY Sunac's office was heavy with tension. Chang Miaomiao and Zhang Chenghe slumped dejectedly into the sofa.
Across the river, Changhai River leisurely sipped his tea, his fingertips gently caressing the rim of the cup.
He broke the silence first: "Qi Haoyu is dead, and the police even took his body for an autopsy."
Zhang Chenghe's Adam's apple bobbed, and his tone carried a hint of mockery: "I'm sorry, President Chang, this really isn't my fault."
I never imagined those guys were all about eating and drinking, completely brainless, a complete rabble, utterly stupid.
"You're talking nonsense!" Chang Miaomiao suddenly stood up, her high heels clicking loudly on the floor, and slapped him across the face.
With a "smack," Zhang Chenghe's lips immediately turned red, but she withdrew her hand as if burned.
He hissed and gasped, waving his slender, pale hand, his voice blazing with anger: "Zhang Chenghe, do you know who you're talking to?"
Chang Miaomiao was clearly displeased with Zhang Chenghe's questioning of her subordinates, even though Qi Haoyu had indeed died at the hands of her men.
"Zhang Chenghe, do you even have a brain? Think before you speak."
For three years, I've painstakingly trained Qi Haoyu, like a little teddy bear wagging its tail and begging for mercy.
He transferred a lot of shares to me from within Ansteel Company, did you know that?
It seems that Antai is about to become part of our CY Sunac, all that's missing is An Ran's equity!
Originally, with Qi Haoyu's possessions, it wouldn't have mattered whether An Ran had her shares or not. But what happened?
"And what did you do? You were almost there, and then you and your men killed them!"
Zhang Chenghe licked the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes dark and brooding, but he didn't refute it. He just sneered and corrected him:
"Hu Biao has absolutely nothing to do with me, and he doesn't obey my orders at all. Besides, don't make such absolute statements."
Qi Haoyu is very shrewd; otherwise, Antai wouldn't be in this situation today. He might have left himself a backup plan. Don't forget about Liu Lu who escaped too!
Chang Miaomiao's foxy eyes darted around, and she walked up to Zhang Chenghe with a fawning gaze.
Long, slender fingers lightly traced his slapped cheek, his tone both ambiguous and icy:
"Liu Lu... That place, the Liujin Club, was their old love nest when they first met."
Based on Liu Lu's personality, he will definitely go looking for what Qi Haoyu hid.
But... Ning Degui said that he chatted with Liu Lu all the way here, and he was clean and didn't bring anything with him.
"Do you think it was because he couldn't find it, or because Liu Lu was just being suspicious?"
Zhang Chenghe grabbed her wrist with considerable force, and their eyes met, creating an indescribable tension.
"That night, after they disappeared from the surveillance footage, they went towards the direction of the storage room, where there were no cameras."
He paused, then lowered his voice, "From dusk until three in the morning, there are many things you can do. But what you can do is anyone's guess?"
Chang Miaomiao withdrew her hand, tidied her hair, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes:
"No matter what, Liu Lu must fall into our hands. Otherwise, all these years of effort will have been wasted."
Zhang Chenghe said slyly, "I've already sent your security team to look for them. If they get killed again,..."
Go and slap them yourself; they're thick-skinned, so you can slap them however you want.
Don't be reluctant to slap yourself and take it out on me. Even though I'm a man, I'm still sensitive, okay?
Hearing the barbed words and subtle sarcasm in Zhang Chenghe's tone towards Chang Miaomiao, Chang Haihe frowned, put down his teacup, and said in a deep voice:
"You don't need to feel wronged. Miao Miao has always acted with discretion. This time she made a mistake, but there was a reason for it, and it's understandable."
He paused, tapped his fingertips lightly on the table twice, and added an air of unquestionable authority to his tone:
"Now that Qi Haoyu is dead, Liu Lu must not fall into the hands of others, especially the police."
Why don't you two go to the gilded club and try your luck—maybe Liu Lu will go back there.”
"Yes, Godfather." Chang Miaomiao replied, but her face showed a hint of barely perceptible anger as she turned to look at Zhang Chenghe.
Seeing that he was ignoring her, she reached out and grabbed his arm.
Her tone was a mix of reproach and firmness: "Zhang Chenghe, don't push your luck. I'm leaving."
Zhang Chenghe struggled but couldn't break free, so he casually got up and followed her.
He walked out of the office with dragging steps, and the door clicked shut behind him.
Zhang Chenghe drove that bright red Bentley, the engine roaring all the way, the car going so fast it looked like it was going to overturn the road.
His profile was taut, his face clouded with worry, and he didn't utter a single word.
Chang Miaomiao, sitting in the passenger seat, acted as if nothing had happened, slowly reapplying her lipstick in front of a small mirror.
That delicate, frail, and pitiful appearance has captivated the hearts of countless men.
She noticed that Zhang Chenghe hadn't given her a kind look since he left the office after being slapped.
Finally putting away the mirror, she said coquettishly, "What? Is that all the magnanimity you have? You're still angry with me?"
"I wouldn't dare." Zhang Chenghe smirked, his tone full of sarcasm.
"How could I dare to be angry with Miss Chang? What if I accidentally offend you someday?"
To be kicked aside so ruthlessly by you, to die an unjust death like Qi Haoyu, would be truly tragic.
Chang Miaomiao chuckled, her eyes sparkling with a hint of foxy charm: "Since you have such foresight, then just listen to me obediently."
"Am I not obedient enough?" Zhang Chenghe snorted. "You know perfectly well that it was you who hid Qi Haoyu in the resort."
Did I say a single extra word? When he gave you that card and asked you to see him off, you still…
Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Chang Miaomiao's unrestrained laughter.
She suddenly turned to him and quickly kissed him on the cheek, her voice seductive:
"Is Xiao Chengcheng jealous? Hmph! Seeing how jealous you are, I'll give you a little reward."
"When we get to the club, it'll all depend on your performance. If you achieve something, I'll give you an unexpected reward tonight."
Zhang Chenghe turned his face away in annoyance: "Tch, I hope I'm lucky and can find you something."
Otherwise, once I'm no longer of use, I'll probably be going to see Qi Haoyu soon.
The Bentley sped along, kicking up dust as it headed straight for the bustling commercial street.
Soon, the car came to a smooth stop in the parking space in front of the "Gilded Club" on the commercial street.
The gilded club logo gleamed brightly in the sunlight. Men and women, dressed smartly, were coming and going from the entrance, most of them embracing each other, their faces filled with affection.
Chang Miaomiao walked quickly to Zhang Chenghe's side, naturally took his arm, and the two went inside together.
Arriving outside Boss Chai's office, I could vaguely hear people talking inside.
Through the crack in the door, you could see Boss Chai talking to a young man in his early twenties, who looked like a newcomer.
Zhang Chenghe raised his hand and knocked on the door. Boss Chai looked up and gestured, and the young man immediately got up and opened the door.
"Miss Chang, what a rare guest! Please come in!" Boss Chai's face instantly lit up with a smile upon seeing Chang Miaomiao.
He then turned to the young man and said, "Xiao Xu, go and pour a cup of coffee for our two distinguished guests."
"Alright, Mr. Chai." The man called Xiao Xu responded and quickly went out.
Zhang Chenghe glanced at the empty doorway and said with a half-smile, "Boss Chai, you have quite the skills."
"Is this Xu a recent graduate? So inexperienced. Train him for a year or two, and he'll be another cash cow."
Boss Chai laughed heartily: "Cheng He, although I had no choice but to give you up back then..."
But I haven't skimped on the benefits, have I? Besides, wasn't it me who arranged this marriage between you and Miss Chang?
Zhang Chenghe's face darkened, and his tone turned icy: "I've given you quite a bit of benefits, haven't I? Enough with the nonsense, here's Liu Lu's room key."
Boss Chai's expression changed instantly: "That won't do! What if he comes back? Will I still be able to do business?"
Chang Miaomiao stood up, her tone light and flat, without the slightest fluctuation:
After you passed the message to Liu Lu, he went to the resort to find Qi Haoyu. Afterwards, Qi Haoyu got into trouble, and Liu Lu ran away.
Boss Chai's face showed shock, and he couldn't help but take a step back: "Liu Lu, he got away?"
Chang Miaomiao stepped forward calmly and said in a drawn-out tone, "Don't worry, Liu Lu will fall into my hands sooner or later."
"We're here today to find something. If you cooperate obediently, you'll get your share of the profits afterward."
Upon hearing that "Qi Haoyu is in trouble," Boss Chai's face turned pale: "What...what happened to him?"
"You...you don't know, this commercial street is now under the protection of 'Cold-Faced Zhuge Liang' Deng Zhouyi. If he finds out I've been acting recklessly, I'm dead!"
"Deng Zhouyi?" Chang Miaomiao's gentle beauty was tempered with a sharp edge.
"A baby who hasn't been weaned yet has scared you like this? My godfather has a great reputation, aren't you afraid?"
Boss Chai gritted his teeth, as if making a huge decision, and turned to walk to his desk.
He opened a drawer, took out a room key, and handed it to Zhang Chenghe: "Be careful, don't let anyone find out."
Zhang Chenghe glared at him, snatched the room key, opened the door, and strode out.
Chang Miaomiao followed closely behind, the sound of her high heels clicking on the floor clearly audible in the corridor.
The two walked through the bustling crowd of the club, their elegant attire and swaying hair creating a harmonious scene. Zhang Chenghe's tall and handsome figure and Chang Miaomiao's radiant beauty complemented each other perfectly.
As if they belonged to this dazzling spectacle, their aura blended seamlessly into the mesmerizing lights.
The elevator doors opened with a "ding," taking us straight to the sixth floor. Zhang Chenghe clearly knew the place well.
Leading Chang Miaomiao through the thickly carpeted corridor, they stopped lightly in front of a door.
He took out his room card, swiped it lightly on the sensor, and with a soft "click," the door lock opened.
Chang Miaomiao stepped inside first, her gaze sweeping over the furnishings in the room, and her face suddenly darkened.
Several photos of Liu Lu and Qi Haoyu together were pasted on the wall, and an old mug they shared sat on the desk.
Even in the corner of the bedside table, there was a half-torn movie ticket stub—all traces of her never having participated.
A nameless anger suddenly surged from the bottom of her heart. She abruptly raised her hand and swept it across the table, smashing the plates and wine glasses to the ground and shattering them into pieces.
On the dining table was the same candlelight dinner set that Liu Lu had ordered for the two of them when he came back that day, along with a bouquet of white roses symbolizing pure love.
"Qi Haoyu!" she shouted sharply, her voice filled with barely suppressed resentment.
"How am I, Chang Miaomiao, inferior to Liu Lu? How dare you humiliate me like this!"
Zhang Chenghe stood at the door, watching her lose her composure, a subtle and ambiguous smirk playing on his lips.
He knew it would be like this—Chang Miaomiao never tolerated anyone else taking even a sliver of her attention away.
Especially regarding Qi Haoyu's homosexuality, her pride had long been riddled with holes.