Chapter 113 — Murderous Intent [Begging for Monthly Tickets, Fifth Update, I Earnestly Beg You to Cast Your Precious Vote for Yuren, Yuren Will Be Immensely Grateful, This Book Cannot Grow Without Your Support, Thank You My Dear Readers]
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A great deal had happened over this stretch of time. Although Gu Pengzhan had already dropped a few veiled threats at the board meeting, warning those petty schemers not to act rashly.
But if someone was dead set on opposing Gu Pengzhan, that was not something even he could control. So lately, whether going out or at the company, Uncle Qing had been cautious beyond caution. Though the car was parked in the company lot, before driving he still carefully checked the outside for signs of tampering.
Planting a bomb was out of the question, but wrecking the brake system or slashing the tires was entirely possible. Uncle Qing had no choice but to guard against it.
Gu Pengzhan and Wei Zhao walked at the rear. Wei Zhao had already guessed seven or eight tenths of Gu Pengzhan's intent. Gu Pengzhan would never be so enthusiastic about packing leftovers. Having Gu Mengyao and Shen Yushu go on ahead must mean he had something to say to him alone.
"Uncle Gu, is there something you want to tell me?" Wei Zhao asked as he packed the dishes from the table into boxes one by one.
"Ha ha, nothing gets past you." Gu Pengzhan picked up a box and helped alongside him. "About what happened at the company before, I have already investigated in secret and settled on a suspect, but... it touches on face and interests from the older generation, and without absolute proof I cannot make a move..."
"Do you mean you want me to gather evidence, Uncle Gu?" Wei Zhao asked.
"That will not be necessary. Just stay by Yaoyao's side and keep her from coming to any harm. As for the company, I can still handle it for now." Gu Pengzhan shook his head.
"That works too. Whenever you need me, Uncle Gu, just say the word." Wei Zhao thought to himself, does a man like me need evidence to act? Just tell me who you suspect and I will take him out for you... Why hunt for proof, such a hassle...
But Gu Pengzhan was his employer, and whatever he said, Wei Zhao would naturally do.
"Xiao Yi, do you have enough money to spend? Being with Yaoyao must cost quite a bit, no? I heard you two went shopping together yesterday?" Gu Pengzhan changed the subject.
"Expensive... not really." Wei Zhao shook his head and pointed with a wry smile at the clothes he wore. "Even this casual outfit was paid for by Miss Gu. Up to now, I have hardly spent anything myself."
"Ha ha, when you go out shopping, it is the man paying that shows a man's spirit." Gu Pengzhan laughed. "Here is what we will do. I will have Li Fu get you a credit card in a while, and then you can just swipe it."
"Heh... all right." Wei Zhao smiled and shrugged, refusing no further. When someone offered him money, there was no reason to turn it down. Although he did not know why Gu Pengzhan would do this, he had no habit of refusing money from his employer.
The two stepped out of the elevator and into the underground garage, walking together toward where Uncle Qing had parked. After only a few steps, the jade pendant on Wei Zhao's body reacted, and his heart tightened. In an instant he went on full alert, his eyes beginning to sweep in every direction...
"Xiao Yi, what is wrong?" Gu Pengzhan suddenly saw Wei Zhao stop walking and was puzzled.
"There is murderous intent..." Wei Zhao said flatly.
"Hmm?" Gu Pengzhan froze. Murderous intent? He felt nothing himself, but he knew that such an aura was something mysterious and elusive, and it was hardly strange that Wei Zhao could sense what ordinary people could not.
Wei Zhao said no more, but seized Gu Pengzhan abruptly and darted to one side...
With a thunderous crash, an enormous chandelier plummeted down and smashed to pieces exactly where the two had just been standing...
Gu Pengzhan's face turned white at once. Staring at the shattered glass on the floor, anger flared in his eyes. The chandelier was huge, and had Wei Zhao not reacted so quickly, whether they had kept walking along their former path or stopped where they were, they would both have been struck.