Return of the Celestial King

Chapter 94: Chapter 94: Disappointment

Qin Tuo glanced at Zhang Cheng out of the corner of his eye and immediately understood. The guy had definitely made arrangements beforehand.

Seeing Zhang Cheng looking a bit restless, Qin Tuo asked with a faint smile:

"President Zhang, do you know a man named Zheng Lin?"

Zhang Cheng’s expression changed instantly, though he forced himself to remain calm.

"I don’t. I don’t know anyone named Zheng Lin at all."

This reaction clearly showed he had a guilty conscience.

Qin Tuo showed no reaction and continued speaking slowly:

"Chairman Chen called me into her office for a talk today."

Something stirred in Zhang Cheng’s heart, and he quickly asked:

"Oh? What did Chairman Chen say to you?"

Qin Tuo said casually:

"Nothing much. She just told me there’s a mole in the company connected to the young master of the Zheng Family. But, well, if even President Zhang doesn’t know who the mole is, this will be a really tough investigation!"

He shook his head as he spoke, feigning a look of regret.

But Zhang Cheng’s heart pounded with fear as he listened, filled with worry.

’If the Chen Family finds me out,’ he thought, ’the consequences will be unimaginable.’

’Damn it, I can’t believe Chen Man Ni gave this task to a brat like Qin Tuo. It looks like he has to die today!’

While thinking this, Zhang Cheng feigned surprise and said:

"That can’t be right. Everyone in the company seems to get along so harmoniously!"

Qin Tuo shook his head.

"I wouldn’t know. That’s just what Chairman Chen told me."

Zhang Cheng could only laugh awkwardly and declare on the spot:

"Well then, if there really is a mole, I will definitely get to the bottom of it and give Chairman Chen an explanation!"

Qin Tuo smiled.

"Since President Zhang has spoken, I can rest easy."

"Not at all, not at all..."

Zhang Cheng also put on a false smile. Both of them had their own ulterior motives.

Just then, the door was suddenly kicked open!

Everyone jumped in fright as a group of thugs stormed in, each with a vicious expression, looking like they were ready to tear someone apart.

"What do you want?"

The employees’ faces went pale as they trembled, terrified to their core.

Only Zhang Cheng had a faint smile on his lips, feeling utterly smug inside.

’Looks like Hu Qihao has made his move. Kid, you’re dead meat now!’

No one noticed Zhang Cheng’s expression. Everyone else was on edge, thinking only of how to protect themselves.

Suddenly, the tall man in the lead scanned the room, his eyes finally locking onto Han Zilin’s face.

A lewd smile immediately appeared in his eyes!

"Well now, sweetheart, you’re not bad looking at all, are you?"

As he spoke, he reached out to touch Han Zilin’s face.

Han Zilin frowned and quickly pulled away.

The thug wasn’t bothered in the slightest. Instead, he just laughed loudly.

"Sweetheart, we’re from the Cyan Fire Gang. Come out with us for a bit, have a drink with our boss, and we’ll let you go. How about it?"

Hearing this, the crowd was terrified!

"Oh my god, the Cyan Fire Gang! That’s the second-largest gang in Ming City!"

"We’re doomed... I’ve heard the Cyan Fire Gang kills without batting an eye. We’re not going to die here today, are we?"

"Girl! Hurry up and go with them, then we’ll all be safe."

Hearing these comments, Han Zilin’s face flushed red with anger.

She was incredibly disappointed. She never thought that in a moment of crisis, her own colleagues would all choose to throw her out as a human shield.

"How could you do this?"

At the critical moment, Zhou Kexin stood up angrily and blocked Han Zilin.

This scene made Qin Tuo look at her with a hint of surprise.

Zhou Kexin frowned and warned them:

"Listen up, you thugs! You’d better not try anything funny in broad daylight!"

Behind her, Han Zilin’s beautiful eyes gradually widened. She never expected Zhou Kexin to stand up for her.

Qin Tuo was also quite surprised. He was starting to see Zhou Kexin in a new light.

’Even though Zhou Kexin is always targeting me,’ he thought, ’her heart isn’t all that bad.’

"Oh? Look what we have here, another pretty little thing."

The tall thug’s eyes lit up. A vulgar smile spread across his face as he slowly approached.

"What do you want?"

Zhou Kexin was nervous and, at the same time, a little regretful.

But the words were already out, and she couldn’t take them back now.

Seeing this, Wang Lei rushed over and grabbed Zhou Kexin.

"Ke Xin, are you crazy? What are you doing, trying to be a hero at a time like this?"

Zhou Kexin said stubbornly:

"But if I don’t step up, they’ll take Zilin away!"

Wang Lei was so angry he nearly rolled his eyes. He ground his teeth and said:

"Is there something wrong with you? What does it have to do with you if she gets taken? You can only blame her for being unlucky!"

"But..."

Zhou Kexin looked conflicted.

Wang Lei then turned to the lead thug with a fawning smile and said:

"Sir, she’s just being immature. Please don’t hold it against her. That other girl has nothing to do with us, so please, just take her away!"

Hearing this, Zhou Kexin stared daggers at Wang Lei.

"Wang Lei, you... I’m so disappointed. I never thought you could be so heartless!"

Zhou Kexin’s heart filled with despair. It was as if she was seeing her boyfriend for the first time.

The tall man had long since grown impatient and found Wang Lei to be an eyesore.

SMACK!

He swung his arm and sent Wang Lei stumbling to the side with a single slap.

"You bastard, was I talking to you? You talk too damn much. Get lost!"

Even after being hit, Wang Lei could only nod obediently.

"Yes, yes, sir, I’ll get lost right now... Ke Xin, aren’t you coming with me?"

As he spoke, he frantically signaled to Zhou Kexin with his eyes.

However, Zhou Kexin seemed to still be reeling from the heartbreak and didn’t react.

The tall man snorted coldly!

"Heh, neither of these little things are going anywhere today. I’m taking both of them!"

With a toss of his head, the thugs behind him moved forward, preparing to grab Han Zilin and Zhou Kexin.

Wang Lei’s heart raced with anxiety, and he yelled:

"Sir, please, let my girlfriend go! I’m willing to pay you. I’m just begging you to be merciful and let her off, okay?"

But the tall thug said nothing, offering only an icy stare.

Wang Lei trembled all over, his face pale. He didn’t dare make another peep.

As one of the thugs walked toward them, Wang Lei’s legs shook with fear, and he quickly scrambled out of the way.

"Wang Lei, you..."

Seeing her boyfriend actively move aside, Zhou Kexin fell deeper into heartbroken despair as a single tear slid from the corner of her eye.

A triumphant look flashed in the tall thug’s eyes. He waved his hand grandly!

"These two little things are going to party with us until we’ve had our fun, or we won’t let them come back!"

His underlings all clamored loudly, their faces twisted with arrogant, perverted expressions.

The roomful of sales employees shivered, all too aware of the fate that awaited the two young women if they were taken away...

Just then, Qin Tuo suddenly spoke.

"Stop right there!"