At thirty, I started my comeback from the intelligence system.

Back at the table, Zhang Jiaxiao leaned over and whispered, "Brother Geng, what about you and Nurse Lin...?"

"Don't overthink it." Chen Geng glared at him.

"Just a casual friend, we happened to run into each other today."

Although he said that, he understood a bit from Zhang Jiaxiao's eyes.

"I was just asking."

Zhang Jiaxiao chuckled and lowered his voice.

"But honestly, she seems like a really nice girl. If you're not interested, I might..."

"Get lost, rely on your own abilities." Chen Geng laughed and cursed, but in his heart he thought that if Zhang Jiaxiao could really get together with Lin Xiaoxiao, it wouldn't be bad.

Although Zhang Jiaxiao is sometimes carefree, he is honest, has a stable job, and a simple family. He is a good match for a girl like Lin Xiaoxiao.

After a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere became even more harmonious. Zhao Longsheng naturally asked about what happened last time.

Chen Geng was initially reluctant to speak, but Zhang Jiaxiao's big mouth had already started chattering away.

Zhao Longsheng's brows furrowed more and more deeply.

Later, Lin Xiaoxiao joined in and recounted her experience of the day with indignation.

Zhao Longsheng's hands were already clenched into fists.

He sighed, "Young man, I've seen far too many unspeakable things in this world, but after hearing your story, I still can't help but feel indignant. It's truly heartbreaking!"

"Brother, your words are enough! They just look down on me, thinking I'm weak and easy to bully. Sooner or later, I'll show them they've misjudged me!"

"Yes, young man! A person must have ambition, and never underestimate a young person's potential! Fortune changes every thirty years! Even if others look down on us, we must respect ourselves and have ambition!"

It seems Zhao Longsheng is a man with a story, otherwise he wouldn't be so sentimental.

Chen Geng also sighed a few times, but of course, the intelligence system was his biggest secret, which he would never reveal.

Zhao Longsheng patted Chen Geng on the shoulder: "Brother, the road ahead is long. If you fall, just get up. A man's shoulders must be able to bear responsibilities. Come over often when you have time; there will always be a pair of chopsticks for you here."

The words were simple, yet they warmed Chen Geng's heart. He could sense a special kind of cohesion among Zhao Longsheng and his men; this "veteran barbecue" seemed to be more than just a business.

When the event ended, Zhang Jiaxiao indeed offered to take Lin Xiaoxiao home.

Lin Xiaoxiao looked at Chen Geng, who smiled and nodded.

Watching Zhang Jiaxiao and Lin Xiaoxiao leave side by side, Chen Geng thanked Zhao Longsheng again and took a taxi home.

After washing away the smell of alcohol and cigarette smoke, Chen Geng collapsed onto the bed.

I felt exhausted, but my mind was unusually clear.

Just as he was drifting off to sleep, the familiar azure light appeared in his mind right on time.

[Midnight. The day's intelligence has been updated.]

【Today's Intelligence List (3/3)】

[Intelligence 1: Due to the ongoing escalation of the "Torch" oil tanker incident and geopolitical tensions, the US President will announce at 6 PM the deployment of troops to block the Strait of Hormuz, causing an uproar in international public opinion.]

[Intelligence 2: The joint investigation into the building materials issues of the "Hanfeng·Longwan International" project is ongoing. Whistleblower Zhou Peng will produce a phone recording to prove that his actions were instigated by Liang Dan and that he was unaware it would be detrimental to the group. This recording was actually partially edited; Liang Dan actually entrusted Zhou Peng with matters related to her child's overseas studies. The complete recording is on Zhou Peng's cloud drive; the account password is ******]

[Intelligence 3: Su Qingqing plans to meet with the host tomorrow night under the guise of "apology and reconciliation," intending to create the illusion of "sexual harassment" or "attempted rape" during their private time as revenge. Her current psychological state is extreme and reckless; high vigilance is required.]

The three pieces of intelligence were like ice water poured over his head, instantly waking Chen Geng from all sleepiness.

Regarding the first point, concerning crude oil, given his current status and position, it seems he is powerless to do anything about it for the time being.

Secondly, the Longwan incident has taken a turn! Is Zhou Peng shooting himself in the foot, or is he desperate? The group's audit has intervened... Does this mean Liang Dan might actually have a chance to turn things around? And can Chen Geng play a more active role in this?

The third one... Su Qingqing!

Chen Geng's eyes turned completely cold, flashing with a dangerous light.

An apology? A way to salvage the relationship? Or a fabricated rape scenario?

good very good.

Turn the tables and gather evidence against them...

Length of night.

However, some people's carefully planned traps may have chosen the wrong prey from the very beginning.

The next morning, just after eight o'clock, Chen Geng's phone rang.

The name that he once knew so well, but now only loathed, was flashing on the screen—Su Qingqing.

He deliberately waited a few seconds for the phone to ring before slowly answering, his tone indifferent: "Feed?"

"Ah Geng..." came Su Qingqing's hoarse voice from the other end of the phone, thick with nasal tone, as if she had been crying for a long time, full of regret and vulnerability, "It's...it's me...Qingqing."

Chen Geng remained silent, waiting for her performance.

"Ah Geng, I'm sorry... I'm so sorry..." Su Qingqing began to sob, speaking intermittently.

"Yesterday at the coffee shop, I... I got too emotional and said a lot of nonsense... I didn't mean to, I just... I just felt hurt and jealous when I saw you with another woman, and I lost my temper... I know I have no right to, we're already divorced... but I couldn't control myself..."

Keep playing! Keep the music playing and keep performing!

At that moment, he felt only disgust and amusement.

The clue in the intelligence report, "The plan is to use 'apology and reconciliation' as a subtitle," floated into his mind like a subtitle.

"It's all in the past, Su Qingqing."

Chen Geng's voice sounded somewhat tired, carrying a hint of suppressed emotion, as if her words had stirred up complex feelings within him. "You called me here just to say this?"

"No, not only..." Su Qingqing quickly said, her voice even softer, filled with a cautious plea.

"Ah Geng, I know it's too late for anything I say now. I've hurt you and made myself a laughingstock... but I truly regret it..."

She paused, as if choking back tears, before continuing in that pitiful tone, "And... I also have something I want to talk to you about privately. About... about Zhou Peng."

"I thought about it all night yesterday and realized that I might have been used. There are also some things I feel I should tell you... After all, we were husband and wife, and even if we separate, I don't want to see you being schemed against."

Here they come. First, they play the emotional card, then use "insider information" as bait to increase the legitimacy and allure of the meeting.

Chen Geng sneered inwardly, but his tone betrayed a hint of relaxation and doubt: "Zhou Peng? What does he have to do with me? Shouldn't I be the one settling scores with him?"

"It's hard to explain over the phone, and... it's not very safe either." Su Qingqing lowered her voice even further, her tone filled with mystery and nervousness.

"Ah Geng, just one meeting, ten minutes will do. I promise, I'll leave right after I say that. And afterwards... I will never appear in front of you again."

Chen Geng remained silent for a few seconds, as if he were having a fierce internal struggle.

"Alright," Chen Geng finally spoke, his voice carrying a sense of helpless compromise, "Time, place."

"That's great!" Su Qingqing's voice immediately revealed surprise, but then became somewhat embarrassed and cautious. "Um... I'm going to meet an important client at your GG company with Vice President Liang Dan this morning. We'll arrive around ten o'clock."

"Could we... meet in the underground parking garage of your company building? It's quiet there, and nobody will notice. I'll have Vice President Liang and the others go up first and say I'm just picking up some documents; it'll be quick. It won't take you too long, and no one will see us or gossip. You recognize my car; I'll wait for you there."

The company building's underground parking garage? Su Qingqing's own car? Quiet, deserted, private... a perfect "crime scene".

Chen Geng almost applauded her "thoughtful" arrangement.