The night was deep, but the rain in Su Jiang not only showed no sign of abating but grew even heavier. Puddles formed on the streets, and visibility was extremely low.
In the Su Jiang High-tech Development Zone, three cars started one after another and drove away from the entrance of the Su Corporation headquarters in the pouring rain.
Leading the convoy was a Hongqi sedan.
This was the vehicle of Chen Yong, the head of the Wu Department's Su Jiang office.
Three hours prior, Chen Yong had received a call from Yan Jun, the head of the Wu Department's Jiangnan branch, assigning him a mission: ensure Su Shiyun's safety at all costs!
To complete this mission, Chen Yong personally led the team. The entire Wu Department's Su Jiang office was mobilized, and everyone went to the Su Corporation to secretly protect Su Shiyun for three hours.
Just moments ago, Chen Yong had received another call from Yan Jun. Yan Jun informed him that the mission to protect Su Shiyun was over and instructed him to take his men to Villa No. 9 in Tianxi Garden to collect bodies.
Su Wu sat in the driver's seat of the car. While driving, he subtly observed Chen Yong through the rearview mirror, hesitating to speak several times.
"Su Wu, something on your mind?"
Seeing this, Chen Yong broke the silence in the car.
Tonight, ever since the mission began, Su Wu had been by Chen Yong's side.
This was a deliberate arrangement by Chen Yong.
He wanted to learn something from Su Wu, but the result left him greatly disappointed. Not only had Su Wu not reported anything to Chen Yong, but he seemed completely unaware of what was happening tonight. Su Shiyun hadn't even called Su Wu all evening!
"Director… Director, why were we protecting Su Shiyun tonight?"
Upon hearing Chen Yong's inquiry, Su Wu gritted his teeth and asked.
This question had been brewing in his mind all night!
As the pride of the younger generation of the Su family, he had visited the Su Corporation more than once.
Each time, he had been surrounded by admirers, basking in attention, as if inspecting his own territory.
This time, however, he had gone to the Su Corporation to carry out a mission, and the mission was to protect Su Shiyun!
This baffled him completely. What qualifications did Su Shiyun have to warrant protection from the Wu Department?
Moreover, the entire Su family's Wu Department office had been deployed to protect Su Shiyun!
To him, this was almost unbelievable!
"It was an order from above. They said a wanted martial artist was planning to assassinate Su Shiyun!"
Chen Yong casually fabricated a reason, which also confirmed his judgment: Su Wu was completely in the dark about tonight's events!
"So that's how it is."
Su Wu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He had initially thought Su Shiyun had some incredibly powerful connections. Hearing Chen Yong's explanation now, he felt reassured. Preventing martial artists from committing violence was one of the important duties of all branches of the Wu Department!
"Su Wu, is your relationship with your cousin Su Shiyun not very good?"
Chen Yong asked seemingly casually, but he observed Su Wu's expression through the car's observation mirror.
"Yes, Director."
Su Wu was initially taken aback. He didn't know why Chen Yong was asking this, but he answered truthfully.
"Why?" Chen Yong asked again.
"Twelve years ago, my grandfather prepared a Qi and Blood Pill for me. Su Shiyun stole it and gave it to her brother, Wuming, which affected my martial arts path. My grandfather was furious about this and kicked their family out of the Su family.
A few days ago, a rich young man from Guishan forced Su Shiyun into marriage. My grandfather, feeling sorry for her, specifically found me and asked me to introduce Director Jiang Zhengyi, requesting Director Jiang Zhengyi to intervene and cancel the marriage – Director Jiang Zhengyi is the brother-in-law of that young man!
Later, the marriage was called off, and Su Shiyun's family returned to the Su family with my grandfather. As a result, she didn't mention anything about the past or my help this time, showing no guilt or gratitude.
Her brother, Wuming, is even more detestable. Not only did he refuse to leave our Su family, but he also spoke disrespectfully to my parents and third uncle…"
Su Wu already harbored immense resentment towards Jiang Wuming and Su Shiyun. While answering Chen Yong, he went into full complaint mode.
Especially when he thought about Su Shiyun fulfilling the two conditions of the bet and about to become the chairman of Su Corporation, his resentment surged skyward!
"Fortunately, I didn't let this clown introduce Master Wuming to me, otherwise, I would be shooting myself in the foot!"
Hearing Su Wu's response, Chen Yong secretly felt fortunate and looked at Su Wu with some pity.
If only this kid knew that Su Shiyun's brother was the legendary Dragon Guard Hall Master and the Ghost Masked God of War, how would he feel?
…
Su Corporation Headquarters.
Su Shiyun was unaware that because of a phone call from Jiang Wuming, the Wu Department's Su Jiang office had been mobilized to the Su Corporation and had secretly protected her for three hours!
At this moment, she sat at her desk, gazing at the dark office, her face filled with worry!
The worry was not because she might face danger again, but because of Jiang Wuming!
It had been over three hours since she last spoke with Jiang Wuming, and he still had no news, which made her uneasy.
Because of this unease, she had picked up the office phone several times, wanting to call Jiang Wuming, but ultimately stopped herself.
Reason told her that calling Jiang Wuming rashly might interfere with his rescue plan.
"Ding—"
Suddenly, a light sound broke the quiet of the night.
Thump!
Su Shiyun's heart jolted upon hearing the sound.
Because she recognized it as the sound of the elevator arriving at a floor and the doors opening.
Someone was here!
Su Shiyun's mind was as clear as a mirror, her heart pounding in her chest. She tightly gripped the office phone, struggling with whether to call Jiang Wuming.
In the end, she gave up.
Even though she knew she might be in danger next, she didn't want to affect Jiang Wuming's rescue of Qin Xiaozhi, which could potentially cost Jiang Wuming his life!
"Sis, don't be afraid, it's me."
Jiang Wuming stepped out of the elevator and sensed Su Shiyun holding her breath in the office. Knowing she was very nervous and afraid, he spoke as he walked towards her office.
Wuming?!
Upon hearing Jiang Wuming's voice, Su Shiyun was first stunned, then excitedly released the office phone, stood up, and rushed to the office door. Without even turning on the light, she eagerly opened the door.
"Wu… Wuming, what happened to you?"
As the door opened, Su Shiyun saw Jiang Wuming standing at the door, covered in blood. Her face changed instantly, and her voice trembled with tears.
"Sis, I'm fine."
Jiang Wuming smiled and shook his head, then pointed to the blood on his body and said, "Enemy's blood."
"Uh…"
Hearing Jiang Wuming's reply, Su Shiyun was stunned again. She then stared intently at the bloodstains on Jiang Wuming, confirming he was unharmed, and asked, "What about Xiao Zhi? Is he okay?"
"He's fine too, waiting for us in the car," Jiang Wuming said.
"Hoo…"
This time, Su Shiyun let out a long sigh of relief. The taut string instantly loosened, and her suspended heart dropped. She then took a step forward and hugged Jiang Wuming tightly, "Wuming, I was so scared just now, afraid that you and Xiao Zhi would be in trouble."
"Sis, don't be afraid, I'm very capable."
Jiang Wuming let Su Shiyun hug him tightly, reached out to gently help her tidy her messy hair, and said with a smile, teasing her.
Hearing Jiang Wuming's playful words and feeling his gentle actions, sensing her entire body pressed against Jiang Wuming, her chest deformed by the pressure, Su Shiyun's worries completely vanished.
At this moment, her heart began to beat faster, and her beautiful face turned slightly red, looking even more alluring.
"Wuming, who exactly were they? Why did they target us?"
Su Shiyun broke away from Jiang Wuming's embrace with a hint of panic and, to cover her shyness, asked.
"I'll come in and tell you slowly."
Jiang Wuming withdrew his hand, then walked into the office with Su Shiyun. He told her everything that the father and son duo, Qiao Tianba and Qiao Lin, had done against the Su family, but did not mention the Yuan family.
This was because, as of now, Jiang Wuming did not know the Yuan family's motive for targeting the Su family!
"Their methods are so ruthless!"
After listening, Su Shiyun couldn't help but clench her fists, then looked at Jiang Wuming with relief, "Wuming, I can't thank you enough for this. Otherwise, it would have been a disaster for the Su family!"
Jiang Wuming smiled, saying nothing.
"By the way, Wuming, the surge in Su Corporation's stock price and Longteng Pharmaceutical Group's proactive cooperation with Su Corporation, you did all this, didn't you?" Su Shiyun asked again.
"Yes, I had Xiao Zhi use the funds first to entrust capital institutions to stabilize Su Corporation's stock price, and then I went to the Li family…"
Jiang Wuming truthfully told Su Shiyun, including the negotiations with the Li family to cooperate in producing and selling Qi and Blood drugs.
"You… you actually have the prescription and refining method for the Qi and Blood Pill, and its quality is even better than Longteng Pharmaceutical's Heaven-grade Qi and Blood Pill, yet the cost is less than a tenth!"
Su Shiyun was shocked. With her business acumen, she naturally understood what this meant.
"Yes, my master gave it to me," Jiang Wuming smiled.
"Wuming, your prescription and refining method are priceless treasures! It's no wonder Longteng Pharmaceutical actively sought us for cooperation. Compared to the business of Qi and Blood drugs, the cooperation of Su Corporation supplying raw materials to Longteng Pharmaceutical is almost insignificant," Su Shiyun sighed.
"Sis, I know nothing about business, so I will give you the prescription and refining method for the Qi and Blood drugs I possess, and you can decide how to cooperate with Longteng Pharmaceutical." Jiang Wuming stated his plan.
"The prescription and refining secret method for Qi and Blood drugs that you hold are the key to this business and our bargaining chip! If a new company is established to handle this business, you should hold at least fifty percent of the shares…"
It had to be said that Su Shiyun possessed extraordinary psychological resilience. She quickly accepted everything Jiang Wuming said and voiced her opinion.
"Sis, I won't hold any shares. The shares can be under your name," Jiang Wuming shook his head.
"That won't do…"
Su Shiyun was surprised and quickly objected.
"Why not? Is there a difference between shares being under your name or mine?" Jiang Wuming blinked his eyes.
Hearing Jiang Wuming's words and looking at his smiling, winking expression, Su Shiyun's heart inexplicably began to race again, and she dared not meet his gaze directly.
Seeing Su Shiyun remain silent, Jiang Wuming smiled and spoke again, "Regarding the equity structure and company operations, I won't interfere. You just need to pay attention to one thing."
"What should I pay attention to?"
Su Shiyun adjusted her emotions and asked.
"Su Shiwei and Su Shijie's families are not to hold any shares in the Qi and Blood Pill company!"
Jiang Wuming spoke again, his tone resolute.
"Okay."
Su Shiyun nodded, thinking of what Su Shiwei and Su Shijie's families had done to Jiang Wuming that day. She couldn't help but think to herself: they must be regretting it immensely.