The security guard looked slightly nervous, his hands rubbing his fingers unconsciously by his side, struggling internally on whether to tell the truth or continue to hide it.
All his unease and panic were evident to Cheng Qiaobei, and he could even almost completely guess the inner monologue of the guard. Cheng Qiaobei didn’t rush, instead casually lighting a cigarette.
Manager Zhao from the property managent frowned impatiently, saying, "Jiang Changhao, don’t let this opportunity slip by. Since we found you, we must have evidence."
The ntion of evidence stunned the other party.
Jiang Changhao pressed his lips tightly and t Cheng Qiaobei’s gaze again, his lips moved slightly, "I..."
For those with poor stress resistance, pushing them a little at the critical mont could make things happen.
Cheng Qiaobei stood up and walked over with a calm expression.
He took a cigarette box from his pocket and offered it, "Take one."
Jiang Changhao shook his head, "Thank you, I don’t smoke."
When Cheng Qiaobei entered the security room, he had already noticed a box of cigarettes by Jiang Changhao’s hand that was way beyond his salary range. Only two people around him smoked that brand, one was Chairman Xu Yunheng, and the other was Pan Cheng. The day he went to pick up Chen Ningxi from dinner, he saw Pan Cheng holding a box of that cigarette.
It was impossible for Xu Yunheng to give Jiang Changhao cigarettes, so Pan Cheng was the most suspicious.
Based on his understanding of Pan Cheng, he estimated that Pan Cheng bribed Jiang Changhao with high-end cigarettes to get him to tip him off.
Cheng Qiaobei asked, with a hint of implication, "Is it that you don’t smoke, or you don’t smoke my cigarettes?"
"..."
Jiang Changhao opened his mouth, realizing that no response felt appropriate, so he awkwardly accepted the cigarette Cheng had offered, thanking him. To his surprise, Cheng Qiaobei even took out a lighter to help him light it.
He had worked in this district for seven years. The wealthy ca and went all day, and none paid attention to a small security guard. Sotis, he had to endure harsh words from those wealthy and unreasonable.
Cheng Qiaobei spoke with gravity but without a trace of arrogance, "If the person asking for your help doesn’t consider the consequences and your interests, then you should stop the loss in ti."
Jiang Changhao looked at Cheng Qiaobei, his expression clearly softened.
He continued, "The reason I ca to you first is not that I can’t deal with the person behind you. I understand it’s not easy for soone like you who cos to Danjiang from another place to work. Losing your job and future isn’t worth it.
But if you insist on hiding, you won’t be able to separate yourself from this matter. I’ll investigate thoroughly what deals exist between you and your role in the whole thing. When you turn from an observer into an accomplice, don’t bla for being ruthless."
"Accomplice?" Jiang Changhao’s hand shook, almost dropping the cigarette, "I, I just made a phone call, I didn’t do anything."
Cheng Qiaobei asked back, "You say you didn’t do anything, will he testify for you? Will he step forward and say it was his order? Ha, he can’t, can he? So, ultimately, you’re the one who won’t fully extricate yourself from this."
Panic-stricken, Jiang Changhao looked to Manager Zhao for help, "Manager Zhao, please help , it really has nothing to do with ."
Manager Zhao said with disappointnt, "Then why don’t you speak up clearly."
Jiang Changhao asked Cheng Qiaobei, "If I tell you everything, will you really let it go?"
Cheng Qiaobei nodded, "I stand by my word."
"Alright, I’ll say it,"
With Jiang Changhao’s consent, Cheng Qiaobei recorded a video while listening to how Pan Cheng contacted the security and convinced him to report. It showcased Pan Cheng’s unscrupulous and despicable ans.
Jiang Changhao pleaded, "I’ve said everything, I just hope not to be dismissed. This job is very important to , my family’s house back in the village was destroyed by a flood. My mom is counting on my salary every month to rebuild and prepare for my brother’s wedding."
Cheng Qiaobei looked at the manager, who understood his intent.
Manager Zhao said, "Mr. Cheng has spoken, and of course, I have to respect his wishes, but leaking owners’ information to a third party still warrants punishnt. You can’t stay in your current position. I will apply to transfer you to the Century City District, sa salary, just a different place to work."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Changhao thanked him repeatedly.
If it were anyone else today, he would have been fired for sure. The transfer was a covert form of protection.
Jiang Changhao said, "It was foolish of at the ti, not realizing the great trouble it caused you all. I am truly sorry, I didn’t think it through.
He gave cigarettes, I opened one pack. I’ll send it all back to him."
Cheng Qiaobei said, "Whether you return it or not is your own matter. Stay away from such people in the future, learn from this."
Jiang Changhao nodded emphatically, "I won’t in the future."
After leaving the property manager’s office, Cheng Qiaobei called Zou Yong.
"Hey, Uncle Zou, it’s , Cheng Qiaobei, do you have ti for tea?"
An hour later, at Zhuyuxuan Tea House.
Cheng Qiaobei personally brewed tea for Zou Yong, then poured it according to etiquette, flipping his palm, "Uncle Zou, please enjoy the tea."
"You used to call Brother Zou, now you follow Ning Xi and call Uncle. Your seniority may have decreased, but your position in my eyes certainly hasn’t."
Cheng Qiaobei caught the hint and responded humbly, "Uncle Zou, both Ning Xi and I are the younger generation. Calling you uncle as the elder is appropriate. In my heart, regardless of calling you Brother or Uncle, my respect for you has never changed, only deepened."
"Heh heh..." Zou Yong chuckled, "Cheng Qiaobei, you’ve changed."
"Have I?"
Zou Yong raised his eyebrows, his gaze profound.
Cheng Qiaobei jokingly said, "Maybe ever since I got married, with my wife around, I’ve cald down."
"In your ho, does Ning Xi call the shots?" Zou Yong asked.
Cheng Qiaobei replied, "Big matters at ho I decide, small ones she decides. But there are no big matters, so I listen to her on everything."
Zou Yong laughed heartily, raising the teacup to his nose for a sniff, speaking with calm, "Hmm, not bad, it’s top-grade tea. But even with the best tea leaves, only soone who knows tea can appreciate it. So, Chairman Cheng, what flavor do you want to discern from this tea?"
Cheng Qiaobei smiled slightly, "Brother Zou is known for his tea tasting skills. My little knowledge in front of you is like showing off handiwork before the expert."
Zou Yong took a small sip of the tea and set the cup down, "Since you’re now following Ning Xi and calling Uncle, say what’s on your mind."
Cheng Qiaobei said, "I need you to help arrange a dinner."
Zou Yong looked puzzled, "What’s the point of this dinner?"
Cheng Qiaobei’s eyes darkened, his aura shifted, and he said, "I intend to deal with Pan Cheng."
"Dealing with Pan Cheng?" Zou Yong was even more puzzled, "You and Pan Cheng aren’t in the sa industry. Why create trouble out of nowhere?"
Cheng Qiaobei held back his anger, maintaining a graceful and steady deanor, "It’s not business-related, it concerns Ning Xi."
"Ning Xi?" Zou Yong’s expression turned serious.
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