"What's wrong, Zhiwei?"
Ye Zhiwei never called unless it was about company matters.
"Song Qiao, how is the loan application for our Xin Kai progressing? The company is in urgent need of cash flow to keep operations running."
Ye Zhiwei got straight to the point, without any preamble.
Hearing the question, Song Qiao couldn't help but let out a bitter smile, unsure how to answer.
In that moment, he even felt as though Ye Zhiwei had installed a surveillance device on him.
Otherwise, how could she have called to inquire about the loan right after he had dealt with Chen Jun?
"What's wrong? Are there any difficulties?"
Seeing Song Qiao's prolonged silence, Ye Zhiwei couldn't help but press further.
If Xin Kai Capital were to face a cash flow crisis, it would be even more challenging to contend with people like Mo Ling.
"Zhiwei, Chen Jun from the Commercial Bank just bullied my friend, and I gave him a good beating."
Song Qiao thought for a moment and decided to tell the truth.
"What!"
Ye Zhiwei gasped on the other end of the line, almost dropping her phone.
"Chen Jun is the president of the Commercial Bank. If you hit him, our loan is completely ruined."
"I know, but that guy was just too much, and I couldn't help myself. I taught him a lesson."
Song Qiao replied apologetically.
Xin Kai Capital's operations had always been managed by Ye Zhiwei.
Not only had he not been of much help recently, but he had now caused trouble for her.
"I didn't mean to blame you, I just think you were a bit too impulsive about this."
Ye Zhiwei sighed deeply.
She was already mentally calculating how the company would proceed.
"Zhiwei, don't worry about the funds. I'll figure something out. I guarantee I'll raise the money within the deadline."
Song Qiao said solemnly.
"Don't joke around. Without a bank loan, where will you get so much money?"
Ye Zhiwei chuckled lightly, clearly not believing Song Qiao's words.
"Don't worry, I definitely have a way. Trust me this time."
Song Qiao's voice was filled with certainty.
"Alright then, I'll leave it to you."
"There's one more thing I need to tell you."
Ye Zhiwei, unable to dissuade Song Qiao, agreed dismissively.
"There's a banquet hosted by Li Bingqing in a couple of days. I plan to reveal the identity of Xin Kai's mysterious CEO to mislead them."
"Okay, no problem. You handle that as you see fit." Song Qiao pondered for a moment, feeling that the time was right, and casually agreed.
"I believe Li Bingqing and the others won't believe it, and there will be more entertainment to watch then."
Ye Zhiwei smirked, like a child who had successfully pulled off a prank.
...
"Song Qiao, who were you talking to on the phone? I thought I heard something about the CEO of Xin Kai company."
Wu Meng had been eavesdropping with her ear perked up, growing more curious the longer she listened.
Song Qiao smiled and didn't try to hide it.
"Hmm, want to hear a secret I can tell you in advance?"
"Yes, yes, I want to hear!"
Wu Meng's eyes lit up, and she nodded frantically like a pecking chick.
"If you want to hear, then hurry up and put on some clothes. It's just us, a man and a woman, like this. Do you think it's appropriate?"
Wu Meng then realized she was standing in front of Song Qiao completely naked.
Her face flushed with embarrassment, and she quickly grabbed a towel and wrapped it around herself.
Her guard was up as if she were protecting herself from the perverted Song Qiao.
"The mysterious CEO of Xin Kai Capital will reveal their identity within a week."
Song Qiao waited for Wu Meng to get dressed before disclosing the news.
"Really?"
Wu Meng's jaw dropped in surprise, a flicker of excitement in her eyes.
Although she didn't yearn to meet the person as much as Xia Yuqing did, she was still filled with curiosity about such an elusive figure.
"Of course, it's true. Guaranteed."
"That's wonderful! I must attend then and witness their presence firsthand."
Wu Meng jumped for joy, almost losing the bath towel around her.
Song Qiao slapped his forehead, looking at Wu Meng with a hint of helplessness.
"What are you so excited about? The CEO of Xin Kai isn't some extraordinary figure."
"Nonsense, I'm really looking forward to Li Bingqing's banquet. I'll definitely go with you then."
Wu Meng said excitedly.
"Alright, it's as you wish. I hope you won't be disappointed then."
Song Qiao smiled faintly, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
He wondered how dramatic the scene would be if Wu Meng knew he was the CEO of Xin Kai.
...
After dismissing the company's HR manager last time, Song Qiao appointed Xia Xueqing to the position.
The next morning, as soon as Song Qiao arrived at the office, she rushed up to him.
"Brother-in-law, I heard you beat up the bank president yesterday for Wu Meng?"
As she spoke, a hint of unease flashed across her brow.
"My goodness, you know about that too."
Song Qiao shook his head helplessly, indirectly admitting it.
In the workplace, bad news traveled fast, and even as the nominal CEO, gossip was flying everywhere.
He wondered if Ye Zhiwei had told the secretary, but everyone in the company now knew that he had acted like a knight in shining armor for a woman.
And that he had caused significant trouble for the company.
"Hmph, always rushing to be a hero, don't you know others worry about you?"
She pouted, feigning anger, and started to act jealous again.
Saying that, she gracefully sat on Song Qiao's lap, her arms wrapping around his neck.
Despite her feigned anger, she exuded a seductive aura.
It made Song Qiao's heart burn with desire.
In just two days, two beautiful women had tried to seduce him.
Any normal man would be tempted.
Song Qiao's heroic rescues of damsels in distress were not a rare occurrence, which set off alarm bells for Xia Xueqing.
"I don't care. If you're going to rescue any more beautiful women in the future, you have to report it to me first."
Xia Xueqing said with a pout.
"But could I just stand by and watch if you didn't agree? Wu Meng is our friend."
Song Qiao smiled faintly, countering Xia Xueqing's question.
"That's true."
"But..."
Just as Xia Xueqing was about to continue speaking, the office door suddenly creaked.
Her face instantly flushed with embarrassment, and she quickly jumped off Song Qiao.
Who could it be, coming to the office at this time?
She ran to the door with a shy smile to see.
But when she opened it, there was no one there.
On the ground lay a blue hairpin.
The hairpin looked somewhat familiar...