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After seeing Wen Shaowen off, Chen Mo looked at Gu Zhaoyi again: "Thank you for your help tonight."

"It's just a matter of a few words."

Consort Gu waved her hand.

Whether they can be shortlisted depends on their own products and solutions.

"That's for the best."

Chen Mo nodded.

If Zhixing Digital Technology's products do not meet the requirements, he will not force a state-owned enterprise holding company to pay for them.

"I'll remember this favor."

Gu Zhaoyi glanced at Lu Jingyi and smiled, "President Chen's favor is not cheap; I really made a profit."

The group walked out of the club together.

Tang You's car was already waiting at the door.

Before leaving, Qiao Yu confirmed the contact information with Qin Feng one last time.

The Shen brothers left in another car.

Gu Zhaoyi and Lu Jingyi still had some private matters to discuss, so Chen Mo did not wait any longer.

He parted ways with the others and got into his car.

"Go back to the Golden Tower."

The convoy drove out of the old street.

Chen Mo leaned back in the back row, still thinking about Wen Shaowen's state of mind tonight.

If Zhixing Digital Technology were merely undergoing business adjustments, Wen Shaowen wouldn't have pushed himself to this extent.

"Qin Feng."

"Mr. Chen."

"Check Hualu's information."

"The focus of the investigation will be on the actual controller, management, and Zhixing Digital Technology's historical cooperation, as well as the specific time when the contract was terminated."

"clear."

Qin Feng will request that the request be sent back to Xingchen Family Office.

As soon as the convoy drove onto the main road, the first batch of business registration documents arrived.

Hualu Information was founded in 2003 and its main business includes enterprise information integration, government and enterprise software channels, and data services.

The company has relied on several state-owned enterprises and public institutions as clients and has been operating in the Kyoto IT circle for many years, possessing relatively stable channel relationships.

The chairman and actual controller is named Lu Cheng'an.

When Chen Mo saw the name, he felt vaguely familiar with it, until Qin Feng flipped through the family and related company information.

"Mr. Chen, Lu Cheng'an has a son."

Lu You.

There was a moment of silence inside the car.

Chen Mo took the tablet.

Some time ago at Wanliu Academy, Chen Jing specifically mentioned Lu You to him.

Taking advantage of the fact that the two families were acquainted, the other party had often ambushed Wen Zhixia at the school in the past.

Not long ago, he invited Wen Zhixia to dinner via WeChat.

Wen Zhixia had already clearly rejected Chen Mo in front of him, telling him not to ask her out again.

Chen Mo did not pursue the matter further at the time.

He respected Wen Zhixia's own way of handling things and didn't take a persistent suitor to heart.

Now, Zhixing Digital Technology's largest client, with whom it has cooperated for over a decade, has suddenly stopped renewing its contract.

The actual controller of this client happened to be Lu You's father.

"Continue the investigation. Compile a list of all the supplier adjustments made by Hualu this year."

"Reconfirm which quotations Zhixing Digital Technology submitted, whether the technical review has been completed, and what the written reasons Hualu gave."

"Yes."

Chen Mo put the tablet aside.

Outside the car window, the night view of Kyoto receded along the road.

These days, he devoted almost all his energy to the beginning.

Xu Xiang was taken away.

Feng Kai fell from a building.

Primordial II was hunted down.

This was followed by several days of fund reallocation and market counterattack.

Only today has he truly found the time to handle school and personal matters.

He hadn't been to Wanliu Academy for a long time.

Although I contact Zhixia via WeChat every day.

But every time Chen Mo asked her how she was doing, the answer was almost always the same.

Everything's fine, nothing's wrong.

Looking back now, it's clear that behind those understated words lay something she didn't say aloud.

Chen Mo looked up at the row in front of him.

"I'm not going back to Yujintai."

"Go to Wanliu Academy."

The driver immediately adjusted the navigation.

The vehicle ahead changed lanes at the intersection, and the entire convoy changed direction.

……

11:50 p.m.

Wanliu Academy.

Several warm-colored wall lamps were on in the living room, and a comedy movie was playing on the television.

Chen Jing sat cross-legged on one side of the sofa, holding a cushion in her arms.

Wen Zhixia leaned against the other side, covered with a thin blanket.

The movie has reached its most exciting part.

The two of them started talking about Qingjia's new round of component testing, and neither of them paid any attention to the screen.

Suddenly, the sound of a door lock opening came from the entryway.

Chen Jing stopped talking.

Wen Zhixia had already lifted the thin blanket and stood up.

"Who will come at this time?"

The door was pushed open, and a tall, upright figure came into view.

The moment she saw who it was, Wen Zhixia's bright eyes lit up: "Chen Mo?!"

She didn't even have time to put on her slippers before rushing over across the carpet.

As soon as Chen Mo took off his coat, a soft, delicate body crashed into his arms.

Wen Zhixia wrapped her arms around his waist and pressed her face deeply against his chest, instantly enveloping him in the familiar warmth and fragrance.

All the unease and longing I had kept hidden in my heart for the past few days were released the moment I saw him.

"Why did you suddenly come over? You didn't even tell me beforehand..."

I miss you all.

Chen Mo put his arm around her slender waist, and the coldness that had risen because of Hua Lu's message dissipated slightly.

Chen Jing sat on the sofa, looking at the two people hugging at the door, and couldn't help but roll her eyes.

"I'm a grown man sitting right here, and some people just can't see that."

Wen Zhixia then realized what she had done.

Her cheeks flushed, and she loosened her grip, but did not immediately leave Chen Mo's side.

"You still know you're a third wheel?"

Chen Mo changed his shoes and casually replied.

Chen Jing glared at him angrily: "When I met Zhixia, you were still in high school in Jiangcheng."

"Okay, okay, you're right."

Chen Mo walked into the living room.

Chen Jing was even more pleased with herself for getting the upper hand verbally.

She hadn't seen her younger brother for a long time.

In the past few days, I only knew from the news and occasional messages that Taichu seemed to have encountered a lot of trouble.

She didn't understand finance and couldn't help, but seeing him standing safely in front of her, she finally felt relieved.

"Have you eaten yet?"

Wen Zhixia asked.

"have eaten."

"Then let me get you some water."

"Please sit down."

Chen Mo grabbed her wrist and led her back to the sofa.

The three sat down again, and Chen Jing turned down the movie volume.

For the first ten minutes or so, we talked about what had happened to each of us recently.

When Chen Jing talked about Qingjia's experimental progress, she immediately perked up.

The project team is adjusting the interconnect structure based on the results, and the parameters for the next batch of samples have also been determined.

"Academician Gu was asking you when you were coming back just two days ago," Chen Jing said. "He said that after you handed the project over to them, you disappeared without a trace."

"I'll be going back to Qingjia soon."

"That's more like it."

"And you?"

Chen Mo looked at Wen Zhixia.

"How have things been lately?"

"It went quite smoothly."

Wen Zhixia answered very naturally.

"The technical exchange materials from those European institutions have completed the first round of translation and classification, and the contract process for Jianing's new equipment purchases has also begun."

A familiar answer.

If we only talk about work, everything is going smoothly.

Chen Mo looked at her for a few seconds, then suddenly asked, "Has Lu You been looking for you lately?"

Wen Zhixia stopped speaking.

Chen Jing also stopped smiling.

The two exchanged a very brief glance.

This subtle movement did not escape Chen Mo's eyes.

"I send messages occasionally."

Wen Zhixia quickly replied.

I ignored him.

"Just sending messages?"

"Um."

"Zhixia," Chen Mo said in a low voice, "look at me and say it."

Wen Zhixia raised her head.

She met Chen Mo's calm gaze, and the words she had prepared suddenly became impossible to utter.

Chen Jing hugged the cushion, wanting to speak several times, but ultimately held back.

"sister."

Chen Mo turned to look at her.

"Are you hiding something from me too?"

"Don't ask me."

Chen Jing replied subconsciously.

As soon as she said it, she realized that she had essentially admitted it.

The living room quieted down.

Chen Mo did not press the matter further.

He picked up the water glass on the coffee table and took a sip.

"I ran into Uncle Wen at the club tonight."

Wen Zhixia's expression changed slightly.

"My dad?"

"How did he get there?"

"To secure orders for the company."

Chen Mo put down his water glass.

"Zhixing Digital Technology lost the framework contract with Hualu Information".

"Uncle Wen has started looking for new clients one by one to pay the salaries of dozens of employees and keep the company's cash flow."

"Tonight, someone made him drink half a jin of baijiu in one go before they would continue discussing the eligibility criteria."

The color drained from Wen Zhixia's face little by little.

All she knew was that her family's company was facing some difficulties.

Every time my father called, he said there was no big problem and that he would find a new project soon.

I never imagined the situation would become this serious.

Wen Zhixia's voice trembled slightly: "How is he tonight? He had a stomach hemorrhage before due to social engagements, and the doctor told him he can't drink so much alcohol anymore."

"He drank a lot, but I had someone send him home." Chen Mo looked at her. "The chairman of Hualu Information is Lu Cheng'an, and Lu You is his son."

After saying that, Wen Zhixia fell completely silent.

Chen Jing placed the cushion she was holding aside: "Xiao Mo..."

"Let her say it herself."

Wen Zhixia slowly clenched the hem of her clothes: "This matter may be related to me."

She spoke with great difficulty.

"It's not a possibility," Chen Jing couldn't help but say. "Lu You has already made it clear."

"Quietly."

Wen Zhixia quickly called out to her.

"You're still planning to keep it a secret now?" Chen Jing was also a little angry. "You don't want me to tell Xiao Mo because you're afraid he'll clash with the Lu family. But look what Uncle Wen has already been driven to!"

Wen Zhixia lowered her head.

After a long while, she finally spoke.

"Last month, Lu You asked to meet me."

I didn't go.

"Later, he sent me a list of Hualu's suppliers, and Zhixing Digital Technology was listed first on the list of suppliers to be removed."

"He said that as long as I was willing to reconnect with him and accompany him to a few of his family gatherings, Hualu would reinstate the contract and settle all outstanding payments as soon as possible."

The warmth in Chen Mo's eyes completely vanished: "What was your answer?"

I refused.

Wen Zhixia immediately raised her head.

"I told him that his father would make the decisions about the company, and I wouldn't trade my feelings for orders."

I've blocked him too.

Her eyes were already glistening with tears.

I was planning to tell you in a few days.

"But at that time, something was wrong with the beginning."

"The news reports every day that you've lost billions, and Jingjing also said that you haven't had a proper rest for several days."

"I don't want to distract you from my family's affairs at that time."

"After the Taichu issue was resolved, my dad kept saying that the company had found new clients."

"I thought he could really handle it."

"So you just kept quiet?" Chen Mo asked.

Wen Zhixia opened her mouth.

"sorry."

"I just..."

"She just didn't want to bother me," Chen Mo finished for her.

"no."

Wen Zhixia quickly reached out and grabbed him.

"I knew you would help me."

"That's precisely why I dare not tell you."

"Tai Chu is in big trouble. I'm afraid you'll offend the Lu family again because of my situation, and I'm also afraid of causing you new trouble."

Chen Mo looked at the slender fingers that were holding his wrist.

He certainly understood Wen Zhixia's thoughts.

She is used to considering others' needs and also used to keeping the pressure to herself.

Even after becoming his woman, her first reaction to this situation is still not to affect him.

Understanding does not equate to agreement.

If she hadn't run into Wen Shaowen tonight, how long was she planning to keep it a secret?

Is Zhixing Digital Technology facing a broken funding chain?

What if my father drinks until he has a stomach hemorrhage again?

Or should we wait for Lu You to propose even more outrageous conditions?

Chen Mo was indeed angry.

Her anger towards Lu You was mixed with some dissatisfaction with Wen Zhixia for hiding her feelings.

He remained silent for a few seconds, then slowly withdrew his hand.

Wen Zhixia's fingers went empty, and her face paled instantly.

"Chen Mo..."

"It's very late."

Chen Mo stood up and took his coat from the entryway.

"You should get some rest."

"You're leaving so soon after you get back?"

Chen Jing also stood up.

Chen Mo did not answer.

Wen Zhixia quickly caught up to the entrance.

Are you angry?

Chen Mo put on his coat and looked back at her.

"Wen Zhixia".

"You wouldn't even tell me that someone was threatening you with your family's company."

"I don't know what my role is in staying here to listen to you say you're okay."

The tears welled up in Wen Zhixia's eyes and finally condensed into beads.

"Chen Mo, that's not what I meant."

"That's enough for tonight." Chen Mo opened the door. "I need to calm down."

The door closed in front of the two of them.

After stepping into the elevator, the coldness on Chen Mo's face dissipated slightly.

He was actually very reluctant to make Zhixia sad.

But this time, we must teach her a lesson she won't forget.

As for Lu You...

Chen Mo took out his phone and quickly dialed Qin Feng's number.

The elevator doors slowly closed.

The movie was still playing in the living room.

The people on the screen were laughing hysterically.

Wen Zhixia stood at the door, tears falling silently.

Chen Jing glanced at the closed door, then at her friend's pale face, and said angrily, "Why aren't you chasing after them!"