“Mm, sure, I also really like the breakfast Zhixian makes!”
Su Ling was naturally a hundred percent willing. Although Secretary Lin was very tactful, she was still an annoying third wheel. She didn’t want her time alone with Ruan Zhixian to be interrupted.
Besides, being able to eat breakfast personally made by Ruan Zhixian was something Su Ling eagerly looked forward to.
“Mm!”
Two curves appeared at the corners of Ruan Zhixian’s mouth, her jade-green eyes curved like crescent moons.
In the underground parking garage of the apartment, in front of Su Ling’s luxury car.
“Y-yes, I’m sorry, Miss Su! I shouldn’t have intruded on your and Miss Ruan’s private time without permission today!” The short secretary immediately bowed upon seeing Su Ling.
“Forget it, I’ll let you off this time, but don’t let it happen again.”
Su Ling waved her hand, letting Secretary Lin off with a warning, feeling quite pleased. Of course, if Secretary Lin had really been a huge third wheel upstairs, this would have been a different matter.
“By the way, about Zhixian living here with me—it’s top secret. You can’t tell anyone else, understood?”
Su Ling glanced at the secretary.
“Understood, understood!”
Seeing Secretary Lin nod repeatedly and behave obediently, a trace of satisfaction welled up in Su Ling’s heart.
“So, about your breakfasts with Miss Ruan in the future?”
Secretary Lin straightened up and asked cautiously.
“Every day from now on, Zhixian will personally cook for me~” Su Ling’s lips curved into a small smile, boasting with intention.
“Wow! Miss Ruan must really like you then!”
The innocent secretary wholeheartedly played along.
“Of course~ Our relationship will stay this good forever~”
Su Ling’s smile grew wider, her exquisite phoenix-like eyes full of happiness.
“Damn it! Why can’t we find anything at all! Are you all just useless freeloaders?”
In a high-end hotel near C University, Tang Jin’er slammed her hand onto the redwood table in anger.
The silver bracelet on her wrist clanged sharply against the surface, sending a crisp sound echoing through the room. The documents on the table scattered like an avalanche.
“Miss Tang, we have provided all the information and surveillance footage you requested, along with the testimonies of everyone involved in the Graduation Banquet. We really can’t find any more clues.”
In front of the furious Tang Jin’er, the C University personnel responsible trembled and spoke with some grievance.
“You’re all a bunch of useless people! You can’t find Zhixian! Let’s see if the Tang Family will withdraw next year’s major donation to your university!”
Still furious, Miss Tang grabbed an ashtray and threw it toward the middle-aged man.
“Ouch, ouch! Miss Tang, please calm down! You can hit me all you want, just please don’t withdraw the donation to C University!”
The responsible staff wailed, wondering how they ended up with such a big problem.
After so many years of hosting the Graduation Banquet, someone actually disappeared at the event—and of all people, it was the Ruan Family’s eldest daughter.
Ti……
Why did the Ruan Family’s eldest daughter disappear? Why did the Tang and Su Families come looking first?
The staff was confused but kept dodging Miss Tang’s flying objects while begging desperately.
“All right, Miss Tang, you’ve thrown enough things. It’s time to calm down.”
At that moment, a dignified woman wearing a strict suit and gold-rimmed glasses walked in—it was Secretary Wang.
“Hmph! I still haven’t settled accounts with you! Your Su Family says they came to help, but it’s no better than useless!”
The arrogant Miss Tang was verbally unforgiving, but her movements gradually slowed.
“Miss Tang, you should understand that the Su Family’s methods at C University are limited to checking surveillance and related testimonies, which are no different from what the Tang Family can do.”
“In fact, since the Su Family lacks a foothold in C City, we have even fewer connections to use than you do.”
“Hmph, don’t try to fool me! If your methods are similar, that means you can just as well use them to cleanly cover up your own crimes.”
“What do you think, Secretary Wang from the Su Family?”
Tang Jin’er’s beautiful apricot eyes narrowed slightly as she fixed her gaze tightly on Secretary Wang.
“Miss Tang, I believe continuing with baseless speculation will only waste both parties’ time.”
Secretary Wang’s voice was calm and emotionless as she bowed slightly.
“As we have found nothing at C University, my suggestion is to shift our investigation to other angles and analyze to find the possible real culprit.”
“What do you mean?”
Tang Jin’er picked up the last remaining tea cup on the table, lightly sipping while still not taking her eyes off the secretary.
“I mean the Su and Tang Families should work together to thoroughly investigate whether the Ruan Family has recently clashed with any factions, especially in the shadows.”
Secretary Wang recalled her mistress’s instructions and calmly replied.
“Fine, then we’ll proceed as you suggest.”
The decisive Miss Tang thought for only a moment before standing and heading out.
“What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and follow me!”
“Yes, Miss Tang!”
Behind Tang Jin’er, the Tang Family entourage quickly caught up.
“Be sure to watch out for any Su Family moves and conduct the investigation seriously. If this really was the Su Family’s doing, don’t let them throw dirt on others.”
At the stairwell corner of the hotel, Tang Jin’er slipped away from Secretary Wang’s sight and grabbed one of the Tang Family’s female secretaries, whispering instructions before shouting at her.
“You, calculate the damages from when I smashed things just now. Settle it with the hotel along with the accommodation fees—I don’t want anyone saying I can’t pay.”
“Yes, Miss Tang.”
The grabbed female secretary swore with conviction.