Chapter 267: Grandfather Returns with Us

The senior executive who was speaking was chilled to the bone by Fu Sijue's icy stare, and involuntarily cast a pleading glance toward the Ji Luo beside him.

He was counting on Ji Luo to speak for him.

Ji Luo gave a light cough twice, "President Fu, the pressing priority now is that we cannot find the person who leaked the secret, not that we are fighting to the death here."

That breezy sentence placed all the blame on Fu Sijue.

But Fu Sijue is not one to be taken lightly.

He knows that the senior executives in the company have long split into various factions.

"Why are we fighting to the death?" Fu Sijue paused at that point, his gaze sweeping each face, "You should know better than I do."

They act for their own interests, but not for the Fu Clan.

"Someone leaked the secret for money—does that mean the Fu Clan's salaries aren't high enough?" Fu Sijue said mockingly.

Only a select few can access the company's quotations.

The salaries the Fu Clan pays its senior executives are certainly not low, yet there are always those who rack their brains to obtain whatever they want from the Fu Clan.

Fu Sijue's gaze was as sharp as a blade, seeming to pierce all the secrets in their hearts.

"Everyone, don't forget, the Fu Clan never lacks money."

A rival company can spend a fortune to buy the Fu Clan's quotation from them, and Fu Sijue can likewise spend a fortune to buy back another secret.

He glanced down at his watch; when Fu Sijue lifted his head, his face was as frosty as ice, and the chill in his eyes sent shivers down everyone's spine.

"Shen Shu, spread this information. I give you One Day. If you insist that I buy back this secret, the price will be more than just compensation to the Fu Clan."

【7】 Each of his words landed heavily on the table, and hammered into the hearts of everyone present.

Every word he uttered slammed stiffly onto the table, and heavily into the hearts of everyone present.

Now they face two choices: voluntarily admit their mistake, or be forever kicked out by the Fu Clan.

Fu Sijue did not waste any more time; after speaking, he left with Shen Shu.

The senior executives, frightened by Fu Sijue's words, snapped out of it and left the conference room one by one.

Only Ji Luo and Fu Zhuo remained seated there, immovable as a mountain.

"His methods are getting harsher," Ji Luo seemed to sigh, suddenly uttering that.

Fu Zhuo nodded imperceptibly, "People always grow."

Fu Sijue's actions were also within his expectations.

"Can you, in good conscience, abandon a pawn you've cultivated for so long?" Ji Luo asked bluntly, his gaze calmly fixed on Fu Zhuo.

He was not at all worried, because Fu Sijue would never resort to such lowly eavesdropping tactics.

Fu Zhuo seemed to let out a regretful sigh, but soon burst into laughter, his voice growing louder.

"It's already exposed; keeping it is useless. Moreover, when playing chess, the pawn is the most useless piece—when it's time to discard, it must be discarded."

When they reached the doorway, Fu Zhuo suppressed his smile, "Take care, don't let him say anything."

Ji Luo sat alone, motionless in the conference room, and after a long while finally uttered two words.

"Madman."

Fu Zhuo is an outright madman.

Without time to think further, Ji Luo followed and also left the room.

He had also been involved in this, and if Fu Sijue were to investigate it mercilessly, none of them could get away.

Not long after, Shen Shu brought someone to the office, "President Fu, this is the person who just came to see me; he says he alone disclosed those pieces of information."

Fu Sijue lifted his eyelid for a glance.

Standing beside Shen Shu was a timid young man, appearing to be in his early twenties.

He must have just joined the company not long ago.

"How much did they give you?" Fu Sijue's question was unusual, and the young man's body jolted sharply.

"Five million."

Fu Sijue lightly tapped his steel pen on the table, "Then do you know how much the Fu Clan would lose?"

The young man shook his head, apparently frightened by Fu Sijue's aura, not daring to breathe loudly.

"The Fu Clan's loss is enough to send you to prison for a lifetime."

If Fu Sijue reports this to the police now, his whole life is ruined.

He clearly became frightened; his thigh went weak and he almost fell.

"I really didn't know it would cause such a huge impact; when they approached me they only told me to provide a figure..."

Fu Sijue's lips curled slightly, his eyes darkening, "If that set of numbers were worthless, do you think they'd spend five million on it?"

Poor thing, being used as a gun without realizing it.

Sensing only a glance, Shen Shu immediately understood his meaning and escorted the young man out.

When he returned, only Shen Shu remained alone.

"Continue the investigation, keep it more covert, don't let anyone else find out."

Just a little thought reveals that the young man earlier was merely pushed out as a scapegoat.

The real big fish is still hidden further back.

Shen Shu stared steadily at Fu Sijue, "President Fu, you guessed this long ago?"

Since a little over a month ago, the Fu Clan has continuously faced such matters.

Counting, this is already the third time.

Fu Sijue nodded slightly, "A tall tree attracts wind; there are many who covet the Fu Clan in secret."

Everyone wants a piece of the pie.

"This is different."

Even Shen Shu could clearly feel that after these events, the company's atmosphere was rife with anxiety.

Even with Fu Sijue stationed here, this fact cannot be changed.

"There's nothing different," Fu Sijue placed the pen he was holding on the table, "Even if the Fu Clan falls today, I have a way to make it stand up again; that's not something you should worry about."

Fu Sijue rarely speaks so much; today he could see that Shen Shu was also a bit shaken.

Shen Shu seemed to want to say something, but in the end he held it back.

"Investigate thoroughly, and don't let your guard down over in the Imperial Capital."

Upon hearing Fu Sijue's words, Shen Shu's clenched hand slowly relaxed.

After Fu Sijue took the item, he hurried over to Zhong He's side; Yao Yao was already familiar with him.

A stray glance caught Fu Sijue's figure; Zhong He let out two awkward coughs and released his hold on Yao Yao.

"Why are you back again?" Zhong He was very displeased; he also couldn't quite understand.

How did Fu Sijue manage to bring forth such a cute child as Yao Yao?

Fu Sijue, with a natural expression, walked to Lu Xiwán's side, "I'm here to take Wanwan and the child home. Master, will you also stay at my house for a while?"

Zhong He slammed the table, "As long as I'm here today, no one may think of taking Wanwan away."

Their gazes met, and sparks seemed ready to fly in the air.

In the end, Fu Sijue was the first to shift his gaze, "Master, you may not want to go, but Wanwan and the child have to come home with me; after all, Senior Brother can't accommodate that many people here."

Even in the scorching summer, a few people cramped together aren't comfortable.

Fu Sijue's face was full of concern for them, yet Lu Xiwán always felt he harbored selfish motives.

"Xi Xi and I can just stay at a hotel; President Fu should keep his thoughts on himself, then."

Zhong Yun, who had been suppressed by Zhong He and unable to speak, finally said, "President Fu has bad ears? Wanwan said she doesn't want to go."

Yao Yao suddenly hugged Zhong He's neck, "Grandpa, let's go back together; I want to live with Grandpa."