"Mr. Ling, these are all trade secrets. How can you ask to share them with you? We’re all businessn, we must abide by certain rules."
"Rules?" Ling Chen chuckled, "Chairman Qu, you’re talking to about rules? Fine! I’m soone who likes rules the most; no rules, no boundaries. Let ask you, how did that fire at Changlong Technology’s branch last ti happen?"
Upon hearing this, Qu Guanying’s expression subtly changed, and the smile on his face quickly disappeared.
"Mr. Ling, I don’t understand what you’re talking about. That fire was just an accident; what’s it got to do with ?"
Ling Chen shook his head and said: "Chairman Qu, you’re really asking for trouble refusing to cooperate. You should know well who I, Ling Chen, am. Do you really want to force to use ans before you tell the truth? To save you from complaints that I’m bullying you, I’ll give you one chance to explain the whole story clearly. Regardless of the role you played, I won’t bla you. But rember, you only get one chance. If you don’t cherish it, I won’t offer a second. You’d better think carefully."
Qu Guanying frowned and said: "Mr. Ling, I think you have it wrong; I completely don’t know what you’re talking about. If you think I have sothing to do with that fire, you’re welco to call the police and have them investigate. If there’s nothing else, you’re free to leave with your people; I have other matters to deal with."
"Chen, what’s up with this guy?" Jiang Yunkai asked quietly from the side. He had received a call from Ling Chen early in the morning, asking him to bring so people to Yihai Technology, but nothing beyond that, leaving him unclear about the situation.
"This guy is making trouble for Wanqing," Ling Chen casually explained. He understood the specifics but saw no need to inform Jiang Yunkai too much. According to the intelligence from Zhu Hong, Yihai Technology should be backed by Yingtai Group. To eliminate competitors, the group orchestrated the fire, aiming to get rid of Leng Feifei and Nanrong Wanqing, including the two who snuck into the villa last night.
Initially, Ling Chen had no intention of poking into such ssy affairs as long as they didn’t provoke him. Yet, they repeatedly took action. Had it not been for that person intervening last night, the kidnappers would likely have killed Nanrong Wanqing. Hence, he wanted to settle the matter today while in town.
Since Yingtai Group is the investor behind Yihai Technology, he didn’t believe Qu Guanying was unaware of the situation.
"Chairman Qu, earlier I wondered whether you were truly innocent. Now, it seems you’re definitely involved."
Upon hearing Ling Chen’s words, Qu Guanying said deeply: "What do you an by that?"
"You should be well aware of who I, Ling Chen, am. The entire underground world of Beijing is under my control. In this big city, who isn’t respectful when they see , fearing to offend ? But from your tone just now, I can tell you didn’t take seriously. So, either you’re a brave man with no fear, or you have a strong support. I think you belong to the latter. Do you think that clinging to Yingtai Group as a big tree allows you to act with impunity?"
The ntion of Yingtai Group visibly caused a twitch in Qu Guanying’s eye. Seeing his expression change confird Ling Chen’s speculation.
"Kai!" Ling Chen made a gesture.
Jiang Yunkai imdiately understood, stepping forward and delivering a swift kick. Instantly, Qu Guanying’s legs gave way, and he knelt down with a thud.
"You... what are you doing?"
Ling Chen smirked, leaned forward and said: "I just wanted to inform you that not only Yingtai Group can kill, but I can too. You tell , if I throw you from here, would you die?"
Qu Guanying turned pale, urgently saying: "Ling Chen, I...I warn you, you better leave imdiately, otherwise I’ll call the police."
"Alright." Ling Chen pulled out his phone and tossed it in front of Qu Guanying, saying: "Go ahead and call, make it quick. Once you’re done, I’ll throw you out, anyway it won’t take much ti." Pausing, Ling Chen stared into Qu Guanying’s eyes and said slowly, word-by-word: "Let tell you, don’t hope for luck. If I don’t get what I want today, I definitely won’t let you live. If you doubt it, feel free to try."
After hearing this, Qu Guanying glanced at the phone on the floor, hesitating to pick it up. After a long mont, he gradually lifted his head and asked: "What exactly do you want to know?"
"Is Yingtai Group your backer?"
Qu Guanying hesitated, his eyes flickering as though he was struggling intensely within himself. "Still not willing to speak?" Ling Chen narrowed his eyes, with a hint of nace in his voice. Feeling the fierce gaze, Qu Guanying trembled slightly, hurriedly nodded: "Yes. You’re right, they are connected to through an overseas venture capital company. They said they’re optimistic about Yihai Technology’s prospects and wanted to increase investnt. However, Changlong Technology is a troubleso competitor, it must be dealt with."
"So they orchestrated that fire?"
"Yes. It was all their planning; I wasn’t involved."
"What exactly did you do?"
"I...I just arranged accommodation for the people sent by Yingtai Group, and didn’t inquire about anything else."
"Give their numbers and addresses. If you don’t want to be implicated, then after I leave, go to Hongyu United Investnt Company and accept their acquisition proposal. Understand?"
"I..." Qu Guanying wanted to say sothing but swallowed his words as he t Ling Chen’s sharp gaze, not daring to utter another word.
Leaving Yihai Technology, Ling Chen took out his phone and called Xia Mutong. He had already obtained the addresses from Qu Guanying, and now there was no need for him to personally handle the rest. Xia Mutong had just arrived in Beijing, and handing her this case would not only solidify her position but also enhance her reputation.
"Kai, you guys head back first, I’ll contact you if anything cos up."
"Okay."
Returning to his car, Ling Chen started the engine, planning to make a trip to the hospital. Su i had just sent a ssage saying that Qi Yong had woken up. The whereabouts of the perpetrator are unknown, so it’s a good ti to ask Qi Yong; hopefully, he’ll reveal the assailant’s identity.
While driving halfway, Ling Chen suddenly slowed the car, glancing at the rearview mirror with a playful smile on his face.
Relentless, from Yihai Technology all the way here, do they really think he’s easy to bully?
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