84: Chapter 84 Obstructing the Investigation

The group shook their heads.

“Whether it’s a misunderstanding or not, everyone knows in their hearts. Mr. Chen, we hope you can cooperate with our investigation.”

Chen Ling sighed and replied, “It’s not that I don’t want to cooperate with your investigation, it’s that I can’t. Right now, our company is at its busiest time. Who do you expect to cooperate with your investigation?”

The attitude of those people from the relevant departments was very firm.

They replied resolutely, “We don’t need too many people to assist. We only need people from your company’s Advertising Department and Publicity Department to cooperate with our investigation.”

Chen Ling started to get annoyed.

She felt these people were pushing their luck.

Suppressing the irritation in her heart,

she forced a smile and said to them:

“Don’t be in such a hurry. Our company is so large, with so many people from top to bottom, and everyone has their own tasks.”

“How about this: you let them finish their tasks first. When they are free, I will let them cooperate with your investigation.”

Those people refused without hesitation.

“I’m sorry, we came here because of a report and a complaint. Regardless of what tasks you have on hand, you must cooperate with our investigation. If you refuse to cooperate, we will exercise the rights we possess.”

Chen Ling licked her teeth and took a deep breath.

“Fine, you want to investigate, don’t you?”

“We can. I will have the people from the Advertising Department and Publicity Department cooperate with your investigation right now. Wait a moment…”

After saying this, Chen Ling walked outside.

Her secretary was already waiting outside.

“Call the team leaders of the Advertising Department and Publicity Department for me. Remember to tell them that no matter what anyone asks them, they are to say they don’t know. Do you hear me?”

The secretary nodded to show understanding, then turned to find the people.

A while later, the team leaders of the Advertising Department and Publicity Department arrived.

One man and one woman, both looking extremely uneasy.

Chen Ling frowned and placed her hands on their shoulders, saying, “Don’t panic, stay calm. Do you know what to say in a moment?”

The two team leaders trembled as they said, “We know…”

Chen Ling nodded with satisfaction and added, “Don’t worry, once this matter passes, I will definitely give you a generous bonus.”

After speaking, she led the two people into the office.

“Oh dear, I’m sorry to have kept you waiting. These two people are the team leaders of our company’s Advertising Department and Publicity Department, respectively.”

“You can ask whatever you need to ask now.”

She sat down on the sofa, crossed her legs, and lit a cigarette for herself.

The people from the relevant departments couldn't stand her demeanor and said to her, “I’m sorry, Mr. Chen, could we trouble you to smoke outside?”

Chen Ling scoffed.

What kind of people were these? How dare they order her around?

“This is my office. I want to smoke here. Is that not allowed?”

Those people pursed their lips and said to the team leaders of the Publicity and Advertising Departments, “Then please, the two of you, come with us to the lounge outside to talk.”

As they spoke, they prepared to stand up.

Seeing this, Chen Ling immediately spoke up to stop them.

“No, you must have me present when you question them.”

Those people put on grim faces.

“Mr. Chen, are you refusing to cooperate with our investigation?”

“Hehe, am I not cooperating right now? I am just requesting to be present. What’s the problem with that?”

“But our investigation procedure dictates that unrelated personnel must not be present during questioning.”

“I am not unrelated personnel. I am their boss. Why shouldn’t I be present?”

Since their words were not aligning, those people were too lazy to continue arguing with Chen Ling.

In any case, the questioning wouldn't go smoothly, and staying here any longer would be pointless.

“We will report this matter to our superiors. We hope that the next time we come, Mr. Chen, you will cooperate properly with our investigation.”

After saying that, they directly picked up their computers and left.

Only after their retreating figures completely vanished from the office did Chen Ling roll her eyes and curse under her breath.

“Go back to work.”

“Remember, do not accept their questioning when I am not around. If they insist, just say you don’t know anything. Is that clear?”

The team leaders of the Advertising Department and Publicity Department dared not speak, only nodding repeatedly.

On the other side, Shen Yan received a new piece of advanced wealth intelligence, which was a reward for completing a special mission.

[advanced wealth intelligence: The East District is undergoing reform and subway lines are being opened. Real estate prices nearby are expected to increase fivefold within the next year.]

Seeing this piece of advanced wealth intelligence,

Shen Yan had to admit he was tempted.

But being tempted was useless; he currently had no spare money to buy property.

His money needed to be reserved for managing the company and treating his sister.

Thinking of his sister,

Shen Yan started to feel a headache again.

The project had already broken ground.

He had no way to step away at this time.

And up to now, the doctor had already sent him messages urging him to make a decision twice.

Just as Shen Yan was considering whether he could let Chen Guangke and Wu Ya manage the company's affairs first, his phone rang.

It was a call from Liu Hui.

He answered the call.

“Is something the matter?”

The voice on the other end sounded somewhat wronged.

“Can’t I contact you if there’s nothing going on?”

Shen Yan was teased a bit and was momentarily speechless.

Seeing that he couldn't utter a word for a long time, Liu Hui took the initiative to speak again:

“Are you free tonight? There’s something I want to discuss with you.”

Shen Yan was not resistant, so he agreed directly.

That evening.

The two met at a restaurant.

“I’m sorry, I’m late.”

Liu Hui seemed rushed, as if she had just gotten off work.

“Did you come straight from the hospital?”

Liu Hui paused for a moment, then asked back, “How did you know? I clearly changed my clothes.”

Shen Yan smiled, “You still have a strong smell of disinfectant on you.”

“Actually, you could have asked me to pick you up to come over together. I don’t have anything else planned tonight anyway.”

When Liu Hui heard this, she burst out laughing.

“So you still have feelings for me, don’t you? Otherwise, you wouldn’t have offered to pick me up.”

Shen Yan was once again left speechless.

He simply couldn't withstand Liu Hui’s offensive.

Seeing him rendered speechless again,

Liu Hui couldn't help but laugh heartily.

“Alright, alright, I won’t say any more. Actually, the main reason I came to find you today is to discuss some serious business with you.”

Hearing this, Shen Yan immediately sobered up.

“What serious business?”

Liu Hui put away the smile on her face and told Shen Yan what happened at the hospital that day.

The matter was actually quite simple.

There was an opportunity for advanced study abroad at the hospital.

She had been selected.

“Isn’t that a very good thing?”

Shen Yan poured a glass of red wine for Liu Hui.

Liu Hui nodded and replied, “It is indeed a good thing.”