Chapter 76: Are You Hurt?
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The police officers had already escalated this matter to their superiors and contacted Jian Yaochuan. Jian Yaochuan glanced at Cheng Lang—who was resting with his eyes closed—and said softly, “A jacket? Yes, it was indeed given to Ms. Xing Shu. A USB flash drive?” A trace of confusion flashed across his eyes. He did not know what was in the pocket of Cheng Lang’s jacket. He quickly said, “President, a call from the police station.” They were on the way to a business trip and were about to leave Beijing.
Cheng Lang’s eyes were dispassionate when he took the call. The person on the other end of the line seemed to have realized that someone else had taken over the call. He hurriedly explained the entire situation, as he wiped the sweat off his forehead. “President Cheng, that’s what happened. If he’s really suspected of stealing Cheng Corporation Group’s trade secrets, it would be a grave matter. Even if he has the backing of someone, I’m afraid…”
Cheng Lang’s wrist hung down, and the Buddhist bracelet on his wrist seemed to emit a cold aura. “Where is she?”
The police officer who answered the call glanced at Xing Shu and said cautiously, “Ms. Xing Shu is still here. This is not her fault. We will try our best to retrieve the USB flash drive.” He was speaking up for Xing Shu. Although this matter was not Xing Shu’s fault, the USB flash drive had indeed been lost on her watch. If Cheng Corporation Group were to pursue it, not only would the man be doomed for prison, but Xing Shu would also be implicated.
“Get her on the line.” Cheng Lang’s tone was indifferent, and the coldness seemed to emanate through the phone.
Xing Shu lowered her head. She knew that the police had already contacted Cheng Lang. When she thought about how he was the first person she thought of when she was helpless, the corners of her lips twitched. Fortunately, she did not go to Manor No. 1. She had to hide this feeling forever; never let it be known.
“Ms. Xing Shu, President Cheng wants to talk to you.” The police officer handed the phone over. Xing Shu tried her best to suppress her emotions. But when she heard Cheng Lang’s voice, her eyes still turned red. She raised her head and tried her best to keep her emotions in check. “President Cheng.” She only said two words before biting her lip so hard that it bled.
“Tens of billions of trade secrets?” Cheng Lang’s voice was dispassionate as he waited for Xing Shu’s answer.
Xing Shu wiped the blood from the corner of her lips and smiled. “Yes. President Cheng, don’t worry. I’ll cooperate with the police to retrieve the USB flash drive.” As long as Cheng Lang endorsed it, the made-up trade secrets would become the real McCoy. However, if he refuted it, Xing Shu would be charged for obstruction of justice. Heaven or hell, it was all up to him. Cheng Lang did not speak. After a long time, he asked, “Are you hurt?”
Xing Shu’s eyes instantly turned red. It felt terrible to have her heart in someone else’s hands. She said, “President Cheng, about the USB drive…”
Cheng Lang said, “Leave it to the police. I’ll get Uncle Liu to pick you up.” In other words, he had endorsed the USB flash drive. The police officer did not dare to be negligent and began to interrogate the man about the whereabouts of the USB flash drive. The man was flabbergasted. He immediately thought of the person who had contacted him. “I really don’t know anything about the USB flash drive. Someone just gave me a sum of money to disfigure Xing Shu.”
Compared to aggravated assault, the crime of corporate espionage was worse. He sat on the chair and stared daggers at Xing Shu.
This confession made the police officers realize they had been duped about the lovers’ tiff! They were so angry that they took out handcuffs and cuffed the man to a chair. “Tell the truth about the mastermind!”
Meanwhile, Feng Jian had been waiting for news. She paced around uneasily like a cat on a hot tin roof. She was so excited at the thought of Xing Shu’s disfigurement that her entire body trembled. That b*tch Xing Shu actually dared to seduce Cheng Lang. This was the price!
Her cell phone rang. Excitement flashed in Feng Jian’s eyes as she hurriedly answered the call. “How is it? Is it done?”
A girl’s anxious voice came from the other end of the cell phone. She was even sobbing. “Feng Jian! Did you set me up? The police called me just now and said that they suspected me of stealing Cheng Corporation Group’s trade secrets. Did you set me up on purpose?”
Feng Jian was stunned and panicked. “What’s going on? Didn’t I ask you to get someone to disfigure Xing Shu? How did it become corporate espionage?”
“How would I know?! That’s what the police said! Feng Jian, I contacted this hooligan for your sake. Now that he’s been arrested by the police, it will definitely lead to me if they trace the money. You’d better think of a way. If the Liu family knows about this, I’m in for it! I won’t let you off either!” The person on the other end of the phone said viciously..