Chapter 113 — There Is Killing Intent [Begging for Monthly Tickets, Fifth Bonus Update — Please Cast Your Precious Vote for the Fish-Man, Who Will Be Eternally Grateful; This Book's Development Is Inseparable from Everyone's Support, Thank You Dear Readers]
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A great many things had happened over this stretch of time. Though Gu Pengzhan had, at the company's board meeting, already dropped a few veiled threats and warnings, making clear to those petty scoundrels that they had best not act rashly.
But if someone was dead set on opposing Gu Pengzhan, that too was beyond Gu Pengzhan's control. So during this period, whether going out or at the company, Uncle Qing was cautious beyond cautious. Though the car sat in the company parking lot, before driving off Uncle Qing still carefully checked the exterior for any tampering.
Planting a bomb was unlikely, but sabotaging the brake system or slashing the tires was entirely possible. Uncle Qing had no choice but to keep his guard up.
Gu Pengzhan and Wei Zhao walked at the rear. As for Gu Pengzhan's intent, Wei Zhao had already guessed seven or eight parts of it. Gu Pengzhan would not be this zealous about packing up leftovers; sending Gu Mengyao and Shen Yushu on ahead surely meant he had something to say to Wei Zhao.
"Uncle Chu, is something the matter?" Wei Zhao asked as he packed the dishes on the table one by one into the lunch boxes.
"Heh heh, nothing can be hidden from you." Gu Pengzhan likewise picked up a lunch box and helped at his side. "That business at the company before — I have already conducted a covert investigation, and I have confirmed the suspect. However... it involves the face and interests of the older generation. Without absolute evidence, I cannot make a move..."
"You mean for me to gather evidence, Uncle Chu?" Wei Zhao asked.
"That won't be necessary. You just stay at Yaoyao's side and keep anything from happening to her. The company's affairs, for the time being, I can still handle." Gu Pengzhan shook his head.
"That works too. Whenever you need me, Uncle Chu, just say the word." Wei Zhao thought to himself: Does your brother need evidence to get things done? Tell me who you suspect, and I will take care of him for you... Why go looking for evidence? So much trouble...
But Gu Pengzhan was the employer. Whatever he said, Wei Zhao would naturally do.
"Xiao Yi, do you have enough money to spend? Being with Yaoyao must be quite costly, no? I heard you two went shopping together yesterday?" Gu Pengzhan changed the subject.
"Costly... not really." Wei Zhao shook his head, and with a wry smile pointed at the clothes he wore. "Even this casual outfit was paid for by Miss Gu. To this day, I have not spent any money at all."
"Heh heh, when you go out shopping, a man has to spend the money — that is how a man's mettle shows!" Gu Pengzhan laughed. "How about this: in a little while I will have Li Fu get you a credit card. Then you can just swipe it directly."
"Ha... all right." Wei Zhao smiled, shrugged, and declined no further. When someone offers you money, what reason is there to refuse? Though Wei Zhao did not know why Gu Pengzhan would do such a thing, he had no habit of turning down money from an employer.
The two emerged from the elevator and came to the underground parking garage, walking together in the direction where Uncle Qing had parked. Before they had gone many steps, the jade pendant on Wei Zhao's body reacted. Wei Zhao's heart went cold, his whole body entering a state of alert, his eyes beginning to sweep the surroundings...
"Xiao Yi, what is it?" Gu Pengzhan suddenly saw that Wei Zhao had stopped walking and was at once puzzled.
"There is killing intent..." Wei Zhao said flatly.
"Hm?" Gu Pengzhan was taken aback. Killing intent? Gu Pengzhan did not sense it himself, but he also knew that killing intent was a thing most mysterious and elusive. It was hardly surprising that Wei Zhao could perceive what ordinary people could not.
Wei Zhao said nothing more. With a sudden yank he pulled Gu Pengzhan aside and dodged away...
"BOOM—" A great crash, and a massive chandelier came plunging down, landing on the very spot where the two had stood, shattering to pieces...