Chapter 316: Means
Wang Chenning took Wang Liqing and Wang Liyu straight to Li Garden Hall.
He had arranged to meet Zhang Mingchao there.
He believed in keeping business in-house. Since Zhang Mingchao would be footing the bill anyway, and Wang Chenning wanted to see Zheng Qiuhang, he had arranged to meet Zhang Mingchao for lunch at Li Garden Hall.
While Wang Chenning was away, Zheng Qiuhang had been keeping track of his movements.
She was naturally delighted that he came to see her as soon as he returned.
While in Tokyo, Wang Chenning had gone shopping with Yang Xiaofei. He used the opportunity to buy quite a few gifts to bring back for everyone.
He had brought a set of expensive cosmetics for Zheng Qiuhang. Upon receiving the gift from Wang Chenning, she was grinning from ear to ear.
After Zheng Qiuhang briefed him on the performance of the various departments, Wang Chenning had Wang Liqing and Wang Liyu come in.
Zheng Qiuhang couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy seeing that Wang Chenning had recruited two more beautiful women.
Zheng Qiuhang was shocked when Wang Chenning told her the two beautiful women were from Japan—and that they were incredibly skilled assassins. She was even more stunned when he added that he planned to have Wang Liqing and Wang Liyu train a team to protect his businesses and personnel.
After introducing Zheng Qiuhang to Wang Liqing and Wang Liyu, Wang Chenning explained solemnly, "Miss Zheng is a very trusted friend of mine and the one who manages my businesses. From now on, when you aren't on another assignment, you are responsible for her safety."
"Yes, Master!" Wang Liqing and Wang Liyu readily agreed.
Zheng Qiuhang was so moved by his introduction and his concern for her safety that she was on the verge of tears.
Wang Chenning then gave Wang Liqing and Wang Liyu a five-day supply of the antidote and told Zheng Qiuhang to purchase a house for them.
"Buy one for yourself, too. You can't treat the hall as your home year-round. You need a place of your own!" Wang Chenning then transferred fifty million to Zheng Qiuhang, telling her to handle the purchases as soon as possible.
Zheng Qiuhang was so overwhelmed she didn't know what to say.
He was giving her money to buy a house, a house that would be in her name. 'How can I ever repay such an extravagant gift?' She had no idea.
In front of Zheng Qiuhang, Wang Chenning explained the situation on Weibo to Wang Liqing and Wang Liyu. He then gave them their mission: they were to track down the instigators, without fail.
And once they found them, they were to deliver the harshest punishment.
"Understood!" Wang Liqing and Wang Liyu knew the mission would be difficult, but they accepted it nonetheless.
They had only just arrived in Huaxia and were unfamiliar with the country, let alone its internet landscape.
But since Wang Chenning had given them the order, refusal was not an option.
"I'll have people assist you," he added. After giving his orders, Wang Chenning dismissed the two women.
After Wang Liqing and Wang Liyu left, Zheng Qiuhang curiously asked about them.
Wang Chenning told her what he could, then warned her not to tell anyone else about the two women.
Zheng Qiuhang once again felt the extraordinary trust he placed in her. She replied with great emotion, "Brother Ning, you trust me so much, give me such important responsibilities, and treat me so well... I don't know how I can ever repay you. It is said that a knight dies for a lord who values him. If there's anything you need me to do, I'll do it, no matter what!"
"Then just keep helping me manage my assets, and work on making my businesses bigger and stronger," Wang Chenning said with a smile. "You'll also need to improve your own skills quickly; my assets are growing at an incredible rate. In a few days, Li Fuzhen and Li Yanxian of the Shanxing Group will be visiting Huaxia. I want you to meet with them. You'll be liaising with them on certain matters from now on."
"I will do my absolute best!" A wave of ambition washed over Zheng Qiuhang. She felt her life was beginning to transcend its old boundaries. She didn't dare to imagine what the future might hold.
All she knew was that her life was on a completely new trajectory, and her potential was now impossible to predict.
A short while later, Zhang Mingchao arrived.
"Brother Ning, some people are just despicable, slandering you online like that!" Zhang Mingchao was no fool; he brought up the online incident the moment he saw Wang Chenning. "An act like this only hurts your friends and pleases your enemies. If we find out who's behind it, we can't let them off easy."
"That's exactly why I asked you here today—to help me investigate this," Wang Chenning said, getting straight to the point. "Anyone can see this was a deliberate, well-planned attack. I haven't been in Yandu for long, so the list of people I've offended isn't long. You know who they are, so I'll have to trouble you to look into it."
As Wang Chenning spoke, his gaze sharpened.
The look unnerved Zhang Mingchao, and he immediately understood: Wang Chenning suspected him, too.
If he made excuses or refused to help, it would only confirm Wang Chenning's suspicions.
Although Wang Chenning had recently given him a longer-lasting dose of the antidote, Zhang Mingchao still didn't dare to provoke him, terrified of being subjected to that living hell again.
He also needed to prove his innocence, so he agreed at once.
"Brother Ning, I would've looked into this even if you hadn't asked!" he said, thumping his chest in assurance. "I'll do everything in my power to help you get to the bottom of this. Let's hope for a bit of luck."
Wang Chenning smiled and nodded. "I'll be waiting for your good news, then."
He changed the subject, telling Zhang Mingchao about his recent trip to East Asia.
He mentioned his collaboration with the two princesses of the Shanxing Group, his partnership with the Pu family, his connection to the Tian family in Japan, and the potential for future expansion.
Zhang Mingchao had heard rumors, but hearing all this from Wang Chenning himself, his eyes widened in astonishment.
"Brother Ning, you're incredible!" Zhang Mingchao couldn't help but give him a thumbs-up. "From now on, you're the only one I'll ever admire!"
This wasn't just flattery. Zhang Mingchao was genuinely in awe of what Wang Chenning had done and accomplished during his trip to East Asia.
Wang Chenning had not only made a name for himself during the trip but had also seized so many opportunities. It was impossible not to be impressed.
Zhang Mingchao also had a profound realization: 'Wang Chenning is a walking cash cow.' As long as he stayed on his good side, the opportunities—for making money and otherwise—would be endless.
"You should introduce me to the two princesses from the Shanxing Group sometime!" Zhang Mingchao said with a grin. "I'd love a chance to collaborate with them, too!"
Wang Chenning replied with a knowing smile, "If you can handle this for me and get to the bottom of this online debacle, I guarantee that in a few days, you'll not only have a chance to work with the Shanxing Group, but you'll also be friends with Li Fuzhen and Li Yanxian!"