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Kang Ning immediately lowered his head, calming himself and pretending to fiddle with his phone. He thought to himself that since there were no police or prosecutors, he should run. He was right; those people had taken Wu Zhongxin and ignored him.
It wasn't until the plane took off that Kang Ning finally breathed a sigh of relief. In a hurry, he had randomly bought a flight to another province, thinking he would transfer later. As long as he got out of the country, money would solve everything.
Kang Ning had narrowly escaped, and it was indeed Zhang Yang who was overwhelmed. He followed Kang Ning into the room, knocked him out, took the accounts, and noticed Wu Zhongxin's signature inside. He then turned his attention to Wu Zhongxin, only to find that Wu Zhongxin had already planned to flee that very night.
After following up, Zhang Yang called Shen Zhiyu and took photos of the accounts to send to him.
When Shen Zhiyu informed Zhang Yang that Wu Zhongxin had been placed under investigation, Zhang Yang suddenly remembered Kang Ning, only to realize that Kang Ning had already fled.
Based on the materials provided by Zhang Yang, the disciplinary inspection department and various related departments launched a joint investigation, uncovering a group of corrupt officials. Some, like Old Qi, had already escaped and could only be investigated further, while others were preparing to flee and were swiftly apprehended.
This operation yielded significant results. Zhang Yang thought to himself how lucky he was; after eating two pieces of Braised Pork Belly, he had directly dealt with Wu Zhongxin.
Meanwhile, Wu Zhongxin in the hotel room had completely confessed.
The situation was as clear as lice on a bald head; there was no point in denying it. At this moment, Wu Zhongxin was thinking about the butterfly effect—Zhang Yang was like that butterfly flapping its wings, resulting in him confessing after decades of effort.
The smoothness of the situation left Zhang Yang unsure of what to do next; he could only return to Shanzhou for now.
Upon returning to Shanzhou, Shen Zhiyu met with Zhang Yang at a small restaurant. One statement from Shen Zhiyu left Zhang Yang somewhat stunned. The key figure in this case was not Wu Zhongxin but Kang Ning; there were issues with Kang Ning's accounts because there was still a large sum of tens of billions unaccounted for.
"I really underestimated this person; I thought he was just Wu Zhongxin's pawn," Zhang Yang said. "Things have gone too smoothly; there must be a problem."
"Stop competing with yourself; this matter is quite complicated and has no clear starting point," Shen Zhiyu seemed exhausted; he had been pondering over matters just as much as Zhang Yang.
Looking at Shen Zhiyu's tired face, an idea suddenly struck Zhang Yang: Pigo and Kang Ning might very well be connected to the same boss—Pigo's cousin Hua Sihai. However, Shen Zhiyu had already checked all the files and found no one named Hua Sihai among officials at or above the provincial level in Huaxia. Moreover, Pigo seemed to know very little about this cousin.
From the current means available, no matter how capable Zhang Yang was, this behind-the-scenes figure named Hua Sihai could easily swallow him whole. Even someone as well-connected as Shen Zhiyu might not be able to escape unscathed if he got involved in this storm.
Thus, Shen Zhiyu's words were both a warning to Zhang Yang and seemed like advice for himself as well.
"Is it possible to talk to the old man about this?" Zhang Yang suddenly asked Shen Zhiyu. By "old man," he naturally meant Shen Zhiyu's grandfather.
"I don't think it would help. This person likely has a powerful backing; let the old man enjoy his old age," Shen Zhiyu sighed.
Zhang Yang remained silent.
By the time the two parted ways, the small restaurant was about to close. Zhang Yang wanted to take a walk first and then find a hotel to stay in. Now, he was a wealthy man with 50 million dollars and was too lazy to rent or buy a place.
However, Zhang Yang's current state could be described as confused; he didn't know what he wanted or what he should do. Setting aside basic physiological needs like eating, drinking, and sleeping, his only goal seemed to be the behind-the-scenes figure Hua Sihai, but he had no leads whatsoever.
As he pondered this, his phone rang. It was a call from Zong Lingxu.
"Are you back?"
"I'm back."
"Why didn't you contact me when you returned?"
"I just got back and had some matters to discuss with Manager Shen."
"There's a cocktail party tomorrow night. Come with me."
"Uh... okay."
After hanging up, Zhang Yang found a hotel to stay in. Lying on the bed and thinking about Zong Lingxu, he suddenly felt enlightened: not having leads now doesn't mean there will never be any. If he wanted something, he should go for it directly; the final outcome wasn't important. What mattered was the determination to move forward and the gradual progress made along the way.
That evening, Zong Lingxu's driver took Zhang Yang and Zong Lingxu to Shanhai Club. Shanhai Club was one of the most upscale hotels in Shanzhou, offering complete dining, accommodation, and entertainment services.
As they approached the entrance of the cocktail party hall, security immediately stepped forward to check them. Zong Lingxu took out her VIP card from her handbag.
In such places, being a security guard required a keen eye. Upon seeing Zong Lingxu's extraordinary demeanor and her limited edition handbag, the guard's attitude became very respectful. After scanning the VIP card, he returned it with both hands and said, "President Zong, please enter!"
"Do you often have to attend events like this?" Zhang Yang asked leisurely.
"Yes, there's no way around it. Especially tonight; I have to meet Chairman Liu from the Securities Regulatory Commission. I've heard he's quite the flirt, so I brought you along to pretend to be my boyfriend," Zong Lingxu said with a charming smile.
"Pretend? Isn't that true?" Zhang Yang grasped Zong Lingxu's hand.
"Come on, Ding Weiwei and Chu Ruoxi are still ahead of me." Zong Lingxu did not withdraw her hand but shot a glance at Zhang Yang.
As they spoke, the two had already entered the grand hall of the banquet. The entire hall was magnificent, with exquisite chandeliers, carpets, and furniture. Inside the hall, everyone, regardless of gender, was dressed to impress. Zhang Yang looked at Zong Lingxu in her evening gown and then at his own casual suit, and couldn't help but say softly, "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I could have at least changed my clothes."
"This makes you stand out. Everyone else is in formal attire; you look better this way," Zong Lingxu replied with a smile. At that moment, people began to approach to greet her, but none of them recognized Zhang Yang. Zong Lingxu was busy responding to them, leaving Zhang Yang feeling somewhat awkward on the side.
Zong Lingxu was engaging in lively conversation with ease. Some younger men even joked around while occasionally glancing at Zhang Yang. Gradually getting used to it, Zhang Yang picked up a plate and a glass of wine, searching for food he liked.
The banquet had a bit of a buffet feel to it, with a rich variety of dishes that tasted quite good. Zhang Yang decided to find a spot for himself and started eating and drinking.
At that moment, a dark-skinned, thin middle-aged man approached Zong Lingxu. "President Zong, you look absolutely stunning today."
"Chairman Liu, it's a pleasure to meet you," Zong Lingxu said politely as she extended her hand. She intended to give a light handshake, but Chairman Liu held on for a moment longer before letting go. Zong Lingxu couldn't help but frown slightly as she glanced around and noticed that Zhang Yang was already engrossed in his food.
Today, Zong Lingxu primarily wanted to discuss some minor issues regarding Century Group's stock with Chairman Liu and needed assistance from the Securities Regulatory Commission.
"President Zong is so busy! The last time I visited your company, I didn't get to see you. Now that we have the chance, we should have a good talk," Chairman Liu laughed while looking at Zong Lingxu with lecherous eyes, resembling an old wolf eyeing a tender lamb.
Zong Lingxu felt somewhat nauseated but managed to control her emotions. The two moved to a table where they each took a glass of red wine, smiling and maintaining a pleasant atmosphere while each had their own thoughts. Zong Lingxu mentally cursed this lecherous man’s ancestors while Chairman Liu's gaze wandered over the parts of Zong Lingxu's attire.
While chatting, Zong Lingxu glanced at Zhang Yang and made a discreet gesture with her hand. Zhang Yang noticed it, chewing on his food as he walked over.
"Hello, Chairman Liu," Zhang Yang said with his mouth still full, making his words unclear.
"And you are?" Chairman Liu asked as he looked up.
"Oh, this is my boyfriend Zhang Yang; he came along with me today," Zong Lingxu immediately introduced him as she stood up.
"Oh, young Zhang! Where do you work?" Chairman Liu asked casually with a smile as he extended his hand.
"Just wandering around without a job," Zhang Yang replied as he shook hands and swallowed his food before sitting down next to Zong Lingxu.
Chairman Liu smiled slightly again but seemed to understand something as he directly sidelined Zhang Yang. "President Zong, how is your company's business progressing lately?"
"Chairman Liu, were you just thinking about how you ended up with such a useless pawn as a shield?" Zhang Yang suddenly laughed, then lit a cigarette.
"Cough, cough." Chairman Liu was taken aback. He had thought Zhang Yang was just a naive young man, handsome but lacking substance. However, he was unexpectedly hit with such sharp words, leaving him surprised and momentarily speechless. He could only wave his hand through the smoke.
"Call me when you're leaving; I need to use the restroom first," Zhang Yang said with a smile as he got up to leave. Zong Lingxu nodded and then turned to Chairman Liu, saying, "Chairman Liu, I was just about to discuss the company's business with you..."
While in the restroom, Zhang Yang's phone suddenly rang. It was Ding Zhaotang calling. "Hurry! Weiwei is awake!"
"What? She woke up and wants to see me?" Zhang Yang jolted, quickly fastening his belt and rushing out. At that moment, Chairman Liu was pouring another drink into Zong Lingxu's glass. "Come on, let's have another drink!"
Zong Lingxu watched Zhang Yang leave in a hurry and, lost in thought, ended up downing her drink in one go.
After leaving, Zhang Yang hailed a taxi and headed straight for the hospital.
After drinking that glass of alcohol, Zong Lingxu suddenly felt a wave of dizziness. She discreetly pinched herself to regain some clarity and while dealing with Chairman Liu, pretended to fiddle with her phone. In reality, she sent a text message to Zhang Yang: "Come back quickly; I feel unwell."
However, in the taxi, Zhang Yang was anxious and completely missed the sound of the incoming message.
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