Shen Qingqing squinted at him, then suddenly smiled, "Director Liu, do you think I'm stupid?"
His matter was a done deal. Although the whereabouts of those people hadn't been found yet, it only proved that the power behind him was immense. But how could he, a mere pawn, be released so easily?
Unless...
She probed cautiously, "Director Liu, you've been used as a scapegoat, haven't you?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Director Liu sneered. "I'm not a scapegoat. Go ahead and try anything, but I definitely won't be in trouble!"
There was a strange certainty in his tone.
Seeing him turn to leave, Shen Qingqing didn't stop him. Instead, she first completed the discharge procedures for Gao Qi, showing no unusual behavior in front of him.
She arranged new accommodation for Gao Qi in the company's employee dormitory.
Although called a dormitory, it was actually just a room in an apartment building.
Shen Corporation's accommodation conditions were excellent.
Gao Qi's eyes lit up at the accommodation: "Are you still looking for employees? I'll work for you!"
"You should focus on recovering your health first. We'll talk about the rest later." Shen Qingqing tossed him the key and then excused herself, claiming she had something to attend to.
She went to the police station.
Officer Wang was not surprised by her arrival. "Follow me."
He led Shen Qingqing into his office and poured her a cup of hot water.
Shen Qingqing didn't touch it. "Why was Director Liu released?"
Officer Wang clasped his hands on the desk and sighed softly. "It's complicated. After our investigation, we found that Director Liu was just a small pawn. The person behind this..."
"Can't even you find out?" Shen Qingqing frowned.
"It's not that we can't find out, but it requires time. The other party is too well-hidden." Officer Wang glanced at the door, walked over, and closed it firmly before turning back to say, "I have a suspicion now, but no solid evidence yet. I need to investigate, I need time, and in order to fish, you need bait."
Shen Qingqing suddenly understood. "Director Liu is the bait."
"Exactly." Officer Wang said, "I knew you would come to me, but don't worry. Our colleagues are keeping an eye out. If he makes any move, our people will notice."
Having said this, Shen Qingqing had nothing more to say. She couldn't force Officer Wang to detain him. "I trust you, but please inform me immediately if you get any news."
"Don't worry."
Officer Wang's demeanor was very amiable towards someone who cooperated with the investigation.
They talked in the office for over two hours. Afterward, Shen Qingqing went home. As soon as she arrived, Fu Jinghong, who greeted her, immediately sensed something was wrong.
"What happened?"
Shen Qingqing sat down on the sofa, her expression solemn. "This is going to be difficult."
"You mean Director Liu?"
"Yes." Shen Qingqing nodded. "Director Liu has been released."
Fu Jinghong's expression darkened, a hidden glint in his eyes. "In that case, perhaps we should..."
Shen Qingqing placed her hand on his, interrupting him. Fu Jinghong turned to look at her, holding her soft hand with one of his own.
"What is it?"
Shen Qingqing said, "No rush. Let's give Officer Wang some time."
If they really couldn't find anything, it wouldn't be too late to act.
Fu Jinghong naturally listened to her. "Alright."
Shen Qingqing thought of something else. "You mentioned earlier that the company's finances were in trouble. Has it been resolved yet?"
Mentioning this, Fu Jinghong's eyes darkened further. "Someone embezzled company funds. There are several suspects, but further investigation is needed."
"It seems the company has been in chaos during your absence."
Shen Qingqing sighed.
Fu Jinghong pulled her into his embrace, his heart softening. "It's okay, you don't need to worry about the company. I'll handle it. As for Director Liu..."
He frowned slightly, a flicker of killing intent in his eyes.
Shen Qingqing poked his chest with her finger. "I know. If there are any problems, I'll ask for your help. I won't be polite."
Fu Jinghong gently stroked her long hair, lowered his head, and kissed her.
They embraced warmly, the atmosphere not to be disturbed.
But Shen Qingqing couldn't help but sigh when she thought of Director Liu. "Officer Wang told me that everything he did was flawless, leaving no trace. Only the ledger proves he was secretly selling medicine, but we couldn't find the people he took away. Plus, there are people in higher positions vouching for him..."
"Higher positions?"
"Yes." Shen Qingqing stroked her chin, pondering, "I do suspect someone now..."
"Who?"
"Ning Xin." Shen Qingqing had already had Ning Xin investigated before, but the results were simple and clear: a woman with a sister, running a club. It seemed simple.
But if it were truly simple, that club wouldn't be run so well and smoothly.
"But there's no evidence."
Fu Jinghong shifted her into a more comfortable position in his arms.
Shen Qingqing murmured, "So, we must act discreetly, not alert the enemy. Everything needs to be done slowly."
This matter required careful planning. It was meaningless to dwell on it now.
"Oh, by the way, has Father woken up yet?"
"Not yet."
Shen Qingqing took out her phone from her pocket. "I'll call the old man and ask about Father's situation."
Fu Jinghong's expression remained unchanged, but his gaze was fixed on her, clearly not indifferent. Shen Qingqing's lips curved into a slight smile.
She called, but no one answered.
"That's strange..."
She called twice more, still no answer.
Could the old man be in seclusion again?
She had no choice but to put down her phone and turn to Fu Jinghong. "Don't worry, my brother sent a message. He'll reply when he comes out of seclusion."
"Can't you call King?"
Shen Qingqing was a little surprised. He had always disliked too much contact with King. His proactive suggestion this time indicated he was truly anxious.
"We can, but it's useless."
"Why?"
"You don't know the old man's personality. He likes to go into seclusion, and no one can disturb him when he's in seclusion, nor can they. Because no one knows where he's secluded." Shen Qingqing was also a bit helpless. "Even if we ask King, he won't know."
She hadn't found it troublesome before, but now, unable to reach the old man when something happened, she realized his habit was truly fatal.
Fu Jinghong could only suppress his impatience. "Let's wait a bit longer."
Shen Qingqing couldn't bear to see him frown. She reached out and smoothed the wrinkles between his brows. "Don't worry. I asked the doctor before, and I've examined Father myself. Although there's a virus in his body, it won't spread for now. I think this must be Director Liu's revenge."
He must have realized earlier that they intended to deal with him.
Therefore, he struck first.
Fu Jinghong held her and gently hummed.
Shen Qingqing's phone suddenly rang. It was the hospital.
"Miss Shen, we've made some progress regarding the virus in Mr. Fu Tingsheng's body. When would you be available to come over?"