199: betray

Watching the car carrying Ji Qingxue drive away, Song Yuan also started his car.

Hospital.

Four strong bodyguards guarded the ward entrance, blocking everyone.

The news of President Ji's illness had not been a secret these past few days, and countless people came to visit daily, but they were all blocked outside; President Ji refused to see anyone.

Song Yuan called Madam Ji from the corridor, and in less than two minutes, Madam Ji came out to meet them.

"Song Yuan, Xiao Gu, follow me!"

Madam Ji finished speaking and then instructed the bodyguards outside the door,

"From now on, when Song Yuan and Xiao Gu come to visit, do not stop them."

President Ji was transferred to a private hospital after his surgery, where the environment was good and quiet, and it had the best medical resources in the city.

The ward was a large, luxurious suite, comparable to a presidential suite in a five-star hotel.

Madam Ji had been living here with President Ji these days; the space inside was large enough, even having a nanny's room.

President Ji could be discharged in two days; he had been recovering well recently and could get out of bed and move around.

Hearing that Song Yuan and Gu Shiyu had arrived, he came out of the room and into the living room.

His hospital gown was neatly worn, and despite being ill, his dominant CEO aura remained undiminished.

Song Yuan took out the razor and placed it on the table in front of him,

"President Ji, I was entrusted by Qingxue to bring you this razor. How has your recovery been these past two days?"

President Ji's lips curved slightly,

"Thank you for coming all this way. That girl Qingxue... I'm so grateful to both of you for taking care of her recently. As her father, there are times when I can't protect her."

President Ji sighed, the expression on his face unreadable.

Song Yuan said with a smile,

"It's nothing. Qingxue and Shiyu get along well; they're friends. Of course, we'll help whenever we can. At home, you rely on your parents; out in the world, you rely on your friends!"

President Ji leaned back in the single sofa, his tone slow as he said,

"Send me that surveillance footage."

Both Song Yuan and Gu Shiyu were startled. This had only happened this afternoon, and President Ji already knew everything?

On the way here, they had even discussed keeping this matter a secret for now, as President Ji was in recovery and couldn't be stimulated.

"President Ji, don't worry. How about Shiyu and I tell you about it?"

President Ji's face remained impassive; he was, after all, someone who had seen big scenes and could remain calm.

"I'm fine. I already know about Qingxue being pushed into the lake. I'll deal with those people at home when I'm discharged. Before I'm discharged, my daughter's safety cannot be guaranteed.

Can I trouble you with one more thing?"

Song Yuan and Gu Shiyu had already guessed what President Ji was going to say. Gu Shiyu took over and said,

"President Ji, don't worry. Qingxue and I are very close. Before you're discharged, let her stay at my house. What happened this afternoon won't happen again!"

Song Liya looked grateful,

"You've really gone to so much trouble for us. Distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors. If you ever need help with anything in the future, please don't hesitate to ask. We will definitely help with anything we can!"

President Ji then said,

"Send me the surveillance video now!"

Song Yuan deliberated for a moment, seeing that President Ji had recovered well and was insistent. So, Song Yuan sent it to his WeChat.

President Ji opened his phone and watched the three-minute surveillance video, his brow furrowing.

Song Yuan was afraid he would be too upset and get choked up, so he said encouraging words to comfort him,

"President Ji, we can't be sure it was Steward Yang. There's still a slight possibility it was remote hacking, after all, the video didn't directly show the steward operating the computer."

President Ji knew perfectly well,

"It was him!"

As he spoke, his phone rang,

"President Ji, I'm at the door."

Upon hearing this, Song Liya went to the door to greet the person.

It was Li Kun, President Ji's special assistant.

Li Kun saw that President Ji had guests and seemed hesitant to speak.

President Ji said,

"Song Yuan and Xiao Gu are not outsiders; just speak directly!"

Li Kun directly pulled out a stack of photos from his bag,

"President Ji, these are photos taken by the private detective.

As you expected, Steward Yang indeed has an unusual relationship with your sister-in-law, and even frequently interacts with Young Master Ji Li. It's very likely there's some kind of transaction between them."

President Ji flipped through the developed photos one by one. Each photo was from a different scene, clearly capturing Steward Yang with President Ji's sister-in-law, and his nephew Ji Li.

Judging by their familiarity, this close interaction had been going on for more than just a day or two; it was a tacit understanding developed over many years.

President Ji leaned back against the sofa, closing his eyes to calm himself.

One of the people he trusted most had betrayed him a long time ago.

Decades of brotherly affection were probably just an act.

What was he scheming for, lurking by his side for decades with such meticulous planning?

If it was purely for money, wasn't what he gave him enough?

In the first few years of starting the business, they would stake out a client's building, sleeping in the car for days on end, taking turns on watch.

During social engagements, he had developed a stomach ailment from drinking.

Later, when the steward was found to have a health problem and was no longer suitable for work, President Ji, after his business succeeded, found him the best medical resources, cured his illness, and gave him everything he had now.

President Ji suddenly thought of a saying: 'Afraid of a brother living in hardship, but also afraid of a brother driving a Land Rover.'

If Yang Haiwei hadn't fallen ill back then, he might have made a name for himself too.

"Have the detective continue to keep an eye on him! Also, find another dozen bodyguards, disguised as sanitation workers, park workers, etc. I need to replace all the servants in the house with my own people."

Li Kun acknowledged,

"Understood, President Ji. Do we need to keep an eye on Old Madam's side?"

President Ji was silent for a few seconds before saying,

"You can arrange for someone. Old Lady wouldn't go as far as to harm anyone, but she's old and prone to confusion, and there are many people around her who want to curry favor. This time, Qingxue's attempted harm was caused by Old Lady hosting an event.

If they encounter bad people, the bodyguards can intervene."

Li Kun responded,

"Understood, President Ji. I'll go find people now. Arranging so many people into the Ji family residence at once would be too conspicuous, so personnel will be gradually inserted. As for the company... everything is within your expectations. Those who were restless have already shown their true colors, and we'll be able to close the net soon!"

Li Kun received his orders and left.

Song Yuan and Gu Shiyu were surprised. It turned out that President Ji had already sensed Steward Yang's change of heart and had been secretly investigating, waiting to catch him in the act.

He should have realized earlier that President Ji, who started from scratch and became the city's richest man, managing a large corporate group, would not be some naive person to be easily manipulated.

Even though he had been ill for so long, recuperating at home, everything outside was still within his masterful strategic planning.

When he closes the net, there will surely be a big move!