Coercion and Bribery

On the other side, Ye Minghui, watching Cai Junhuang and Fang Jun running with their hands clasped, wasn't very angry. Instead, he took out his phone and snapped a picture of their retreating backs as they ran together.

He had originally just planned to come over and get to know Cai Junhuang, casually offering her some sweet deals to see if she could reveal any information.

He hadn't expected that Cai Junhuang and Fang Jun were actually a couple.

While Cai Junhuang had some looks, she wasn't really his type.

But causing a little trouble for these two didn't seem like a difficult task.

If he could slightly drive a wedge between Fang Jun and Cai Junhuang, causing them to break up, he might be able to easily win Cai Junhuang over.

When that time came, having Cai Junhuang help coordinate things would be a piece of cake, wouldn't it?

Thinking of this, Ye Minghui directly called a private investigator.

"Help me look into two more people..."

Neither Fang Jun nor Cai Junhuang expected that they had already become half a target.

On another side, Jiang Yunlu's desk-mate, Wang Qin, had also run into some trouble.

Wang Qin's father was a factory supervisor, primarily responsible for production affairs.

Only two weeks ago, the factory her father worked at was acquired.

This wouldn't have been a big deal normally, as the acquiring company was a large conglomerate.

After the acquisition, Wang Qin's father didn't lose his job; instead, his salary and position both rose.

This was originally a good thing.

However, right before getting off work today, Wang Qin's father received a choice to make.

And this choice, he could only bring home and hand over to his daughter to decide.

Wang Qin looked at the letter her father handed her, and after reading it, she was stunned.

At the bottom of the letter was a phone number.

Wang Qin took a deep breath and looked up at her father.

"Dad, about this matter..."

Wang Qin's father sighed with a dejected look on his face. "I thought I had finally made it, but I didn't expect that I was just being used as a stepping stone. However, that classmate of yours went through such a huge loop just to pursue your desk-mate. It's really... hard to evaluate."

But Wang Qin's father suddenly shook off his dejection and looked firmly at his daughter.

"Xiao Qin, you know that Dad has always taught you to treat people with sincerity. Don't fight for things that don't belong to you. It's just a job. Dad is still young and has some connections. It's just working for others; as the saying goes, if you don't work for the boss in the east, you can work for the boss in the west."

Wang Qin completely didn't expect her father to support her like this.

She bit her lip lightly, her hands trembling a bit, but still said, "Thank you, Dad."

She slightly clenched her fists, picked up her phone, and dialed the number.

"Oh? Wang Qin, have you thought it through?" Zhou Nianqian's voice sounded, carrying a hint of inevitable victory.

"Zhou Nianqian! Are you freaking crazy!" Wang Qin didn't hold back and directly cursed at him.

On the other end of the phone, Zhou Nianqian was stunned. Truly no one had ever dared to scold him so bluntly to his face.

However, the sense of control he had cultivated over a long time kept him from getting twisted so easily, so he merely sneered.

"I think this is nothing more than a transaction. You provide clues, I let your dad get promoted, give your family a wealthy life, and can even give you two million. If I succeed, I will give you an extra three million as a reward."

His tone was very arrogant, filled with a sense of sure victory.

Because he knew very well that this amount of money was something Wang Qin's family might not be able to earn in their entire lifetimes.

After the bribery came the coercion.

"I've checked. Your dad is the only breadwinner in your family, and you still have over ten years of a mortgage. What will you do if your dad loses this job? Am I right, Student Wang?"

"You're really despicable. Aren't you afraid I'll tell Yunlu about this?"

Zhou Nianqian had clearly anticipated this.

"You and Jiang Yunlu have only been classmates for a little over a year. Do you think you have a close relationship with her? Can she give you a lot of benefits? Even if you tell her, can she stop me from taking revenge on your family? I have far too many ways to deal with you and your father."

This kind of blatant threat, although simple, was also very real.

Especially for someone like Zhou Nianqian, who was too lazy to play too many schemes and tricks; fighting openly and directly might have a better effect.

In his eyes, Wang Qin was nothing but an ant.

Obviously, Wang Qin on the other end of the phone was speechless for a moment. There were indeed some things she couldn't guarantee.

"I'll give you three days to consider. It doesn't matter what you choose to do, as long as you are prepared to accept the consequences."

After saying that, Zhou Nianqian hung up the phone directly.

Wang Qin lowered her hand, and Father Wang, who had been listening by the side, was also somewhat angry.

"Is there really no law left?!"

What should she do?!

Wang Qin's mind was in a tangled mess. Betraying Jiang Yunlu meant betraying the education she had received all along.

But resisting Zhou Nianqian could possibly bring about unknown troubles.

If she told Jiang Yunlu about this, would Jiang Yunlu definitely help her?

Would she?!

She actually wasn't sure.

Right now, it was a gamble. If she placed the wrong bet, she would lose everything.

A sense of powerlessness rose from the bottom of her heart. She really wanted to stick to her principles regardless of everything, but she was also worried that her recklessness would make her father's efforts go to waste.

Father Wang looked at his daughter's conflicted appearance, not knowing how to comfort her.

Instead, Mother Wang, who hadn't said a word all this time, suddenly sat down next to her daughter.

"Xiao Qin, although your dad and I haven't given you a wealthy family, we have taught you since you were little to be a good person. As for someone like him, there will always be someone who has a way to deal with him."

For some reason, upon hearing these words, a person instantly popped into Wang Qin's mind.

Unfortunately, Lin Mo wasn't at school right now, and it seemed he and Jiang Yunlu had also gotten into a conflict.

Then what should be done?

What should she do?!

Everything that happened tonight was a bit rushed.

However, no one knew of Wang Qin's dilemma.

At this very moment, Jiang Yunlu was cultivating diligently. There were many shattered small stones in the courtyard as Jiang Yunlu raised her hand and struck down.

The stone shattered into powder, and Jiang Yunlu's hands were covered in black and blue bruises.

"Alright, practicing more will do more harm than good. Come soak in the medicinal liquid first; otherwise, if your dad sees this, he definitely won't let you practice martial arts anymore."

Situ Qiong, standing behind Situ Yunshu, walked over carrying a basin of medicinal liquid.

"Thank you, Aunt Qiong."

Jiang Yunlu soaked her injured hands into the medicinal liquid, and the intense pain caused sweat to bead on her face.

The agony of soaking in the medicinal liquid was even worse than practicing her martial arts.

"You have to endure it. This potion has many benefits for you; it can strengthen the bones in your hands and smooth your skin. If it weren't for a lack of medicinal ingredients, I would have planned to use it for your baths. I guarantee that kid Lin Mo won't be able to leave you in the future."

"Mom!"

"Tch, what are you being shy for? Back when I won over your dad, I wasn't nearly as shy as you."

These bold words instantly made Jiang Yunlu blush with embarrassment.