198: Chapter 196: Lu Youcai’s Personal Visit 198: Chapter 196: Lu Youcai’s Personal Visit “No matter what the patron asks of me, even if it’s to scale a mountain of swords or plunge into a sea of flames, I wouldn’t hesitate in the slightest,” Gu Xing declared with a solemn oath.
“Let’s not talk about that for now.
It’s no problem for me to help you, but I can’t make any guarantees.
I haven’t been in Donglin City for very long, so I can’t say with absolute certainty that I can find your young master.
All I can promise is that I’ll do my best.
Whether it leads to success or not depends on your young master’s fate,” Tangyu said.
Gu Xing immediately nodded his head in gratitude and said earnestly, “No matter what, your capabilities are definitely much stronger than mine alone.
I’m completely unfamiliar with Donglin City.
Our enemies probably won’t dare to search for my young master too openly.
They must be operating in the shadows, and moreover, the forces they have positioned in Donglin City couldn’t be too strong, so if you’re willing to help, there’s a good chance we can find my young master first.”
Tangyu nodded and replied, “Alright, I’ll do my best.”
Gu Xing immediately took out a photograph and respectfully handed it to Tangyu, saying, “This is a picture of my young master.
Since you’re acquainted with the police, perhaps you could ask them for help.
But we must be careful, or my young master’s situation might get leaked.”
“I understand.
How should I contact you once there’s news?” Tangyu asked.
“These are satellite encrypted cards.
To find me, you just need to insert the card into your phone, and my number will be on there,” Gu Xing said as he took out two phone cards and handed one to Tangyu.
Tangyu had never used such high-tech gadgets before.
Taking the card, he said, “Okay, then you should leave now.
I’ll notify you immediately if there’s any news.”
“Alright, then I’ll leave everything in your capable hands,” Gu Xing said earnestly.
With a swift move, he quickly departed, and before long, his figure had vanished from Tangyu’s line of sight, exhibiting remarkable speed.
Considering he was injured and could still move like this, Tangyu thought that defeating him wouldn’t be easy if he were at full strength—of course, if Tangyu didn’t use other methods.
After sending Gu Xing off, Tangyu immediately made a phone call to Song Qingyu.
Song Qingyu said she would be right over.
About ten minutes later, Song Qingyu’s car stopped in front of Tangyu.
Tangyu got in with a smile and said, “That was fast.”
“Nonsense, I came all the way with the siren on, of course, I was fast,” Song Qingyu said.
“What’s the emergency that you urgently summoned me?
Could it be you have made progress with the case?”
Tangyu shook his head and replied, “It’s not that, progress hasn’t come that quickly.
Don’t look at me like that.
I did indeed visit Zhang Guoli, but I didn’t get any useful information.
I called you here, not because of that case.”
Song Qingyu gave Tangyu a glaring look and said, “Are you playing games with me?
If it’s not about this case, why did you urgently call me here?
What’s the matter, couldn’t you say it over the phone?”
“Cough, as if I would dare ‘play’ with you,” Tangyu emphasized the word “play.”
Song Qingyu glared at him fiercely and said, “Get out of the car if there’s nothing important.”
“Come on, it was just a joke.
Let’s talk serious business now.
I have a very important matter and I need your help, although it’s only important to me and doesn’t really concern you,” Tangyu said.
“Alright, what is it?” Song Qingyu agreed without much hesitation.
Tangyu handed the photograph he got from Gu Xing to Song Qingyu and said, “Help me find this person.
The sooner the better, but keep it confidential and don’t let it leak, or there could be trouble.”
After examining the photograph for a moment, Song Qingyu’s brows furrowed slightly and she asked, “Who is this person to you, and what’s his story?”
“He’s not to me, in fact, I’ve never met or known him.
It’s just that this matter is very important to me since I promised someone else, and you would be doing me a favor.
This person is the one who escaped after the car accident yesterday.
With these leads, he should be easier to find.
But we have to be quick, because there is a powerful force trying to kill him in the dark,” Tangyu explained.
Song Qingyu eyed Tangyu with a trace of suspicion and thought, “Since when did he become so involved?
He saved the injured man yesterday, and today he’s actively seeking my help for this.” She wondered why he was putting so much effort into finding this person and what his motivations were.
After thinking for a while without reaching any conclusion, Song Qingyu gave up trying to understand Tangyu’s actions and decided to consider this as returning a favor to him.
Since Tangyu had asked, naturally, she would not refuse.
“Okay, leave it to me.
I’ll use all my resources to search for him, but I can’t make promises.
Donglin City is too big, and finding someone who’s hiding is like looking for a needle in a haystack,” Song Qingyu said.
“I know, just do your best.
It would be great if he’s found, but if not, then there’s nothing we can do,” Tangyu nodded and replied.
“Is there anything else?” Song Qingyu asked.
“No, that’s all.
You can get busy,” said Tangyu, making a move to get out of the car.
“Why are you getting out?
If there’s nothing else, I’ll drop you off at your company.
You seem like you were heading back there anyway,” Song Qingyu offered.
Tangyu then sat back down and smiled at Song Qingyu, saying, “Heh, you know me too well.
Then I’ll take you up on that offer.
Thanks.”
Song Qingyu rolled her eyes exasperatedly.
Twenty minutes later, Song Qingyu dropped Tangyu off at the company.
Glancing at the time, it was already past eleven, nearly the end of the workday.
As she returned to the office, she noticed quite a few gazes turning toward Tangyu, who had been elusive these days, rarely seen at the office.
His appearance naturally drew everyone’s attention.
Now, Tangyu’s authority in the office was absolutely high, hardly less than Li Jie’s.
“Why are you all staring at me?
Do I look particularly handsome today?” Tangyu looked around at everyone, somewhat narcissistically said.
“Yes, yes, Tangyu, you look so handsome today,” Zhou Mei said with a sultry face, throwing seductive glances at Tangyu and striking a very flirtatious pose, even blowing kisses his way.
“We haven’t seen you for a few days; the three of us sisters have been missing you to death.
Come and give us a kiss.”
Having experienced the formidable nature of the three golden flowers before, Tangyu immediately shivered and said, “No, no, I’m not handsome at all today, so there’s no need for the three beauties to worry about me.” With that, he headed to his own seat.
Wang Dazhuang grabbed Tangyu and dragged him to one side before saying with a sly smile, “Brother Tangyu, long time no see.
You’ve gotten taller and handsomer, and you look spirited, huh.”
Tangyu rolled his eyes at Wang Dazhuang and said, “Spit it out if you’ve got something to say.
I’ve always been handsome, okay?
Don’t be jealous.”
“I can’t help being jealous, Tingyu.
Today, two people came looking for you.
The first one is our company’s number two beauty, Liu Shanshan.
Hehe, Brother Tangyu, you still won’t admit that there’s an unspeakable secret between you and the beautiful Liu Shanshan?
Did you already valiantly conquer the beauty?” With a cheap smirk on his face, Wang Dazhuang gossiped excitedly.
“How could someone as pure and honest as I am do such a thing?
Do you think I’m like you, thinking with the lower half of my body?
I wouldn’t do that—I usually think with both halves.
Women are like fine wine; chugging them is a waste and a disgrace.
They should be savored slowly to appreciate their fragrance.
You’re so crass, it’s obvious you don’t understand.
I’m after love, whereas you’re just after women.
There’s a fundamental difference between us,” Tangyu asserted.
“Er…”
“Brother Tingyu, when you put it like that, I feel seriously scorned and struck a blow.
My fragile heart is wounded.
How can you say that about me?
I, too, yearn for a passionate love affair.
If I could, I’d be willing to go through thick and thin, remaining devoted for life,” Wang Dazhuang said.
Glancing back, Tangyu saw Wen Jing sitting in a corner and said, “Look, Wen Jing is into you, and she’s not bad.
If you want to pursue love, go after her.
She’s a good girl; you’d better cherish her.”
“Hehe, Brother Tangyu, don’t you think it’s a bit premature to say that?
Speaking of which, Brother Tangyu, Lu Youcai came looking for you early this morning, and he seemed to have a pretty good attitude.
What’s up with this guy?
Last week he was acting as if he had us over a barrel, holding our case hostage, and now suddenly his attitude has taken a sharp turn?” Wang Dazhuang promptly changed the subject.
As for Lu Youcai coming to find him, Tangyu wasn’t surprised at all; it would have been surprising if he hadn’t come.
“What did he say?” Tangyu asked.
“He didn’t say much, just asked me if you were in.
I said you weren’t.
Then he asked for your phone number, but I didn’t give it to him.
Brother Tangyu, what’s going on exactly?
Is there any progress with our case?” Wang Dazhuang inquired.
“The case can be clinched today.
Don’t ask about it; just wait for your performance bonus,” Tangyu replied.
Wang Dazhuang pursed his lips.
Although he was very curious about what had happened, he immediately shut up, not daring to ask anything further.
He understood that if Tangyu wasn’t willing to disclose, there must be a good reason, and asking too much would only annoy people.
In terms of interpersonal relationships, Wang Dazhuang knew how to hold his tongue.
“Okay then, I’ll just wait for my performance bonus.
Wakaka, if we can successfully secure the Changyou Company case, my performance for the month is going to look pretty good.
Just the bonus alone should easily exceed ten thousand.”
“Haha, then I’ll gloriously join the ranks of those earning over ten thousand a month.
No, I just got a bonus of ten thousand a few days ago, doesn’t that mean I could potentially earn thirty thousand this month?
Wakaka, I’m making a killing.
Brother Tangyu, you’re truly my lucky star, or rather, my living Bodhisattva.
I was wise and courageous to choose to stick with you, Brother Tangyu.
With my wallet getting fat, soon I might consider settling down for life.
Brother Tangyu, you’re practically my savior; I love you to death,” Wang Dazhuang said excitedly and proceeded to launch himself at Tangyu.
Tangyu stepped back swiftly, and Wang Dazhuang staggered, nearly tumbling to the floor.
“Brother Tangyu, the big boss is here,” Wang Dazhuang suddenly nudged Tangyu and said.
Tangyu looked over and sure enough, saw Lu Youcai appearing at the office doorway.
Lu Youcai’s gaze was also fixed on Tangyu as their eyes met.
Today, Lu Youcai didn’t look well, which didn’t surprise Tangyu at all.
Anyone who suddenly discovered they were congenitally infertile would be devastated.
What men cared about most was not their looks, wealth, status, but whether they possessed manhood.
Without it, what was the point of everything else?