After the divorce, the aloof CEO begged me not to withdraw my investment.

Xu San walked over to Manager Wu and whispered a few words to him, seemingly to confirm whether he was really short of money.

After a moment, Xu San nodded to Ye Feng.

Ye Feng looked at him, his tone revealing no emotion.

What properties do you have available?

Manager Wu gave an address.

It has two bedrooms and a living room, a good location, and isn't too expensive.

After some negotiation, Manager Wu finally promised that Kong Xiaoyue could stay there free of charge for three months.

Ye Feng expressed his satisfaction with this.

He gestured for Kong Xiaoyue to go and complete the check-in procedures.

Overjoyed after receiving the key, Kong Xiaoyue invited Ye Feng to visit her new residence.

The group went back to their old rented apartment to retrieve their luggage.

Ye Feng didn't get out of the car; he just sat quietly inside, watching Xu San help Kong Xiaoyue move her things.

He lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and slowly exhaled a smoke ring.

This girl is quite resilient.

After moving their belongings, the three arrived at their new place.

Kong Xiaoyue opened the door, and a faint smell of paint wafted out, indicating that the renovation had just been completed.

"Mr. Ye, Brother Xu, please come in and have a seat," Kong Xiaoyue greeted them warmly.

Ye Feng and Xu San entered the house.

The two-bedroom, one-living-room layout, though not large, is clean and tidy.

“Mr. Ye, look, this house isn’t being used very well. It’s a waste to have an empty bedroom. Why don’t you…” Kong Xiaoyue looked at Ye Feng with a slightly shy expression, “Why don’t you move in with us?”

Ye Feng was startled.

This girl is really bold.

He smiled nonchalantly, "This isn't very convenient, is it, for a man and a woman alone together?"

Kong Xiaoyue's smile faltered for a moment, then she forced a smile and said, "That's true, I didn't think it through."

Upon seeing this, Xu San quickly said, "Miss Kong, I can move in with you so we can look after each other."

"No need, Brother Xu, I can manage on my own," Kong Xiaoyue refused half-jokingly.

The atmosphere was a little awkward for a while.

Ye Feng thought for a moment and suggested, "To celebrate your move to your new home, I'll treat you to dinner."

"No, this time it should be my treat to thank Mr. Ye and Brother Xu for their help," Kong Xiaoyue insisted.

Taking into account her financial situation, Ye Feng suggested going to a mid-range restaurant.

Kong Xiaoyue readily agreed.

Upon arriving at the restaurant, after ordering several signature dishes, Kong Xiaoyue displayed an astonishing alcohol tolerance, downing several glasses of baijiu without changing her expression.

She chatted and laughed as she recounted her experience of coming from the countryside and working hard alone in the big city.

After a few rounds of drinks, Kong Xiaoyue tentatively asked, "Mr. Ye, you and Brother Xu have such a good relationship, is it... because of Brother Xu's work that you approached me?"

That's not so bad.

Ye Feng put down his wine glass and looked directly at Kong Xiaoyue. "Miss Kong, to be honest, I'm from headquarters, and I do need your help this time."

Kong Xiaoyue was stunned.

She hadn't expected Ye Feng to have such a powerful background.

"Mr. Ye, don't worry, I will do my best to help in any way I can."

Kong Xiaoyue's tone was firm. She paused, then added, "Actually, I also have a good impression of Mr. Ye."

Ye Feng hadn't expected her to be so blunt.

After finishing her meal, Kong Xiaoyue got up to pay the bill.

Ye Feng gave Xu San a wink.

Xu San immediately stood up and rushed to pay the bill.

"No need, Brother Xu, I must treat you this time," Kong Xiaoyue insisted. "One thing at a time, this is what I should do."

In the end, Kong Xiaoyue paid the bill.

After dropping Kong Xiaoyue off at home, Xu San started the car.

"Boss, should we go back to the company or...?"

"Back to the company." Ye Feng opened his eyes, his voice low.

Back at the company, the warehouse was empty.

Ye Feng turned on the light, walked to a table piled with blueprints, and sat down.

He took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, pulled one out, and lit it.

Amidst the swirling smoke, his gaze deepened.

Xu San and Wu Dan arrived shortly afterward.

"Director Sun, there's a problem." Ye Feng exhaled a smoke ring, his tone firm. "Find all the evidence against him as soon as possible."

Xu San nodded. "Brother Feng, I understand."

Wu Dan responded, "I'll go check right away."

Ye Feng added, "Don't touch that manager yet. If we replace him now, who knows what kind of person will come in? It'll just cause more trouble."

Xu San and Wu Dan exchanged a glance, both indicating that they understood.

"Alright, you guys go ahead and get busy." Ye Feng waved his hand.

After the two left, Ye Feng stayed alone in the warehouse for a while, stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray, and then got up and left.

It was already late at night when we drove back to Liu Qingyi's villa.

He pushed open the door, and the living room lights were on. Liu Qingyi was sitting on the sofa with a book in her hand. When she saw him come in, she put down the book and stood up.

A faint aroma of alcohol filled the air.

Liu Qingyi frowned slightly. "Why have you been drinking?"

Ye Feng took off his coat and tossed it onto the sofa. "It's a business dinner."

Liu Qingyi looked at him without saying a word.

Ye Feng kissed her and whispered, "I'm going to take a shower."

The next morning, Ye Feng had just arrived at the company when Xu San called.

"Brother Feng, Wu Dan found problems with the financial records! There are several shell employees who have been receiving salaries all along. It's either the manager or Director Sun who's behind this!"

It seems the fish is about to take the bait.

He hung up the phone and immediately contacted Kong Xiaoyue.

"I've got an idea," Ye Feng said bluntly. "Find an opportunity to meet with Director Sun alone."

“Okay, no problem.” Kong Xiaoyue readily agreed.

Ye Feng felt a weight lifted from his heart.

Less than half an hour later, Kong Xiaoyue called.

"Mr. Ye, everything's arranged. I've already sent you the address for dinner tonight."

At five o'clock, Ye Feng and Xu San arrived at the agreed restaurant on time.

The private room was quiet and secluded, perfect for conversation.

Kong Xiaoyue had arrived and was sitting at the table. Opposite her was a middle-aged man in a suit, presumably Director Sun.

Ye Feng's gaze involuntarily fell on Kong Xiaoyue.

She wore an elegant dress and light makeup today, making her look exceptionally beautiful and charming.

However, he quickly looked away.

When Kong Xiaoyue saw them come in, she immediately got up to greet them.

"Mr. Ye, Team Leader Xu, you've arrived." She first introduced Xu San to Director Sun, "Director Sun, this is Team Leader Xu, the team leader of our company's security department."

Then he turned to Ye Feng, "This is Mr. Ye, a friend of Team Leader Xu... He has helped me a lot before."

Director Sun, with a perfectly timed smile, shook hands with both of them.

"Nice to meet you."

Ye Feng observed Director Sun discreetly.

His expression was gentle and his tone was calm, making it difficult for people to grasp his true thoughts.

It seems this will be a tough battle.

After exchanging pleasantries, the four of them took their seats.

Xu San took the initiative to start the conversation, "Director Sun, the reason I asked you out today is actually to talk to you about some recent developments in the company."

He paused, his tone becoming serious, "We've discovered that there seem to be some... unusual phenomena within the company."

Ye Feng, acting like an outsider, casually toyed with the teacup in his hand. "Oh? What happened at the company? Tell me about it."