Qin Zhao hung up the phone.
502 anxiously said, "Host, do you want me to help you locate the person making the harassing calls? In a situation that threatens your personal safety, our system must take the lead!"
"No need, I enjoy the excitement. If you spoil everything for me, what's the point of playing? This is the last time I'll confront Nan Chenghui. I should take this opportunity to have some fun; otherwise, he'll be finished."
The system replied, "..."
Why does she speak so seductively?
"Host, forgive me for speaking out of turn. Although you are brave and intelligent, you just guessed wrong. The person who made that call wasn't from Nan Chenghui."
Qin Zhao put away her playful expression and said, "Indeed, we've reached the climax of the story. The conflicts and tensions are intensifying, preparing to erupt. Even if the call wasn't made by Nan Chenghui, he will definitely get involved in eliminating me. Whoever wants me dead, come one, come all. Let's see what the outcome will be."
At the company,
Qin Zhao noticed that her colleagues' expressions were not good.
She casually approached someone and asked what happened.
She was informed that since the morning, the company had been receiving visits from inspectors from various departments.
The tax bureau personnel stayed the longest, causing everyone to feel uneasy.
Just when they left and everyone heaved a sigh of relief, the fire department arrived.
Sure enough, they found some issues, and President Shen instructed everyone to pack up and go home early.
The company needed to suspend its operations for reorganization.
They could reopen once they met the fire safety regulations.
Knowing that someone was targeting President Shen, everyone didn't want to leave early. They wanted to wait for President Shen to come out and say some comforting and encouraging words, to stand united.
After listening to her colleagues' account, Qin Zhao first went to see Pei Fanzhi.
In the pantry, she found Pei Fanzhi, who was nearly coughing up her lungs.
Qin Zhao quickly walked over, snatched the bottle of alcohol from Pei Fanzhi's hand, and threw it into the trash can, saying, "If you can't handle your drink, then don't drink at all. Why pretend to be profound?"
Pei Fanzhi caught her breath and replied hoarsely, "But I feel terrible."
Qin Zhao didn't pick up on her statement but asked, "Is this the first time the company has faced an inspection?"
Pei Fanzhi shook her head and said, "No, but in the past, it wasn't this strict, and it wasn't so concentrated. All departments coming together like this, it looks like there's a problem no matter how you see it."
"Why worry? If you're innocent, you have nothing to fear. They're investigating and have only found a fire safety issue," Qin Zhao reassured.
Pei Fanzhi motioned for Qin Zhao to sit down and said, "I feel sorry for President Shen. Since she founded the company, she has never done anything out of line. Everything has been legal and compliant. She has enjoyed smooth sailing for so many years and has grown accustomed to her comfort zone. This incident indicates that her life is about to become tumultuous and unstable. She can't handle it. Her office door is tightly shut. I've knocked on it more than twenty times, but she won't open it. Can you blame me for coming here to drink and let off some steam? What else can I do?"
Qin Zhao stood up and said, "Stop drinking; it's not good for your health. I'll handle President Shen's matter."
As she said that, she turned to leave but was pulled back by Pei Fanzhi, who angrily exclaimed, "Qin Zhao, who do you think you are? You pursued Nan Yue and gloated over your triumph. Now you want to provoke President Shen?"
Qin Zhao was puzzled and looked back at Pei Fanzhi.
"Pei Fanzhi, have you taken the wrong medicine? Are you trying to pick a fight with me?!"
Pei Fanzhi still looked angry, "Do you know that ever since you appeared, President Shen has changed?
He's no longer the President Shen I know.
I can't deny that you're charming. You managed to pursue Nan Yue, a young lady of her status, and you've even taught President Shen, who used to be so rigid, how to express his emotions.
But I don't like you.
No, I despise you.
Please, stop casually unleashing your charm, which has nowhere to go.
Stay away from our ordinary world, okay?"
Qin Zhao shrugged off Pei Fanzhi's hand, turned around, and locked eyes with her.
She was taller than Pei Fanzhi, and her imposing presence overwhelmed her.
Looking down on Pei Fanzhi, Qin Zhao said, "When you suddenly went crazy and accused me, I did have some momentary doubts.
But seeing you in such a pathetic state now, I fully understand.
Pei Fanzhi, you like Shen Yixuan!"
Pei Fanzhi turned her face away and denied, "I don't know what you're talking about. President Shen is my friend.
Don't casually misinterpret our relationship."
Qin Zhao continued without stopping, "You said those hurtful words out of jealousy.
Jealous of me, who dares to express my affection for someone I admire,
who dares to pursue the person I like.
Jealous that in the end, I obtained the person I love.
Every step I take tramples on your heart.
Because that's the path you've fantasized about countless times but couldn't take in reality!"
As Pei Fanzhi listened, she felt increasingly embarrassed, almost lowering her head to the ground.
Qin Zhao held her chin and made her look at her, "Inferiority and jealousy are not unspeakable things; they are just the dark side of human nature that most people experience.
I don't blame you.
But if you are still so cowardly and seek a sense of existence in a ridiculous way in front of me,
then I hope we never cross paths again. I don't acknowledge having a friend like you."
Qin Zhao let go of her and walked towards the entrance of the tea room.
Hearing Pei Fanzhi's voice from behind, "Qin Zhao, I'm sorry."
Qin Zhao snorted and said, "I'm not going to provoke Shen Yixuan.
The reason I'm looking for her is that the troubles she's facing are caused by me."
