Chapter 114: Comprehensive blockade

Night fell at the Fusheng Hotel.

Qin Ze was lying on the sofa in his hotel room, scrolling through the stock software on his phone.

Guangtong Energy continued to hit the daily limit today, and the three million-plus in his account was going crazy!

Qin Ze looked at that string of numbers, but his heart didn't feel much joy.

Because he knew that Liu Bin's retaliation would definitely not stop here.

Sure enough, his phone rang.

It was Jiang Wan calling.

Qin Ze answered the phone, and on the other end, Jiang Wan's voice carried obvious exhaustion:

"Senior Brother, quite a few people came to investigate Qingfeng Holdings again today."

Qin Ze's brow furrowed instantly:

"They came again?"

"The Industrial and Commercial Bureau, the Fire Department, and the Tax Bureau—three groups of people, arriving one after another."

"The Industrial and Commercial Bureau said our business scope had issues, the Fire Department said our fire facilities weren't up to standard, and the Tax Bureau said our accounts weren't clear..."

"Zhang Kai and I struggled all day, and it was only after a lot of talking that we managed to send them away."

"The other side said they would come again tomorrow, and even said that if it really doesn't work out, they'll make us suspend operations for rectification!"

Jiang Wan's voice carried a hint of helplessness:

"Senior Brother, this is clearly targeting us."

"Since when do three departments come to investigate a small company on the same day? And they came yesterday too!"

"Moreover, the issues they found were all trivial, dispensable things, but they just won't let go and insist we rectify them."

Qin Ze's expression darkened.

"I know."

"You've worked hard; get some rest early today, and we'll talk about tomorrow's matters tomorrow."

Jiang Wan hesitated:

"Senior Brother, this isn't a solution. If we get investigated like this every day, our company's business won't be able to move forward at all."

"I know, I'll think of a way."

Qin Ze hung up the phone and paced the room twice.

He picked up his phone and sent a message to Lin Xiaoxi:

"How is it at the apartment today?"

The message was sent, and within seconds, Lin Xiaoxi replied:

"Brother Qin, the Fire Department came to the apartment today too, checking floor by floor. Jiang Ru received them, and they were eventually sent away."

"However..." Lin Xiaoxi paused, "If they keep investigating like this every day, the tenants are going to have complaints."

"And I've already come to The Shelter bar today to take over."

"Quite a few people came to investigate our bar today too."

Immediately after, Lin Xiaoxi sent a photo.

In the photo, Lin Xiaoxi was wearing a black tight-fitting T-shirt with a dark bar apron over it.

The tight T-shirt outlined her slender waist and well-proportioned curves, and a section of fair arm was exposed under the sleeves.

Qin Ze looked at the photo, his heart stirring slightly.

He replied with a message:

"I know about the situation; just work as usual, and leave these matters to me to handle."

Lin Xiaoxi replied in seconds:

"Okay, Brother Qin, don't worry, I will definitely manage the bar well!"

Qin Ze put down his phone, leaned back on the sofa, and closed his eyes.

His brain was racing.

Liu Bin really wanted to blockade him comprehensively.

His businesses were being investigated one after another; even if no major issues were found in any of them, no one could handle being harassed like this every day.

And the most critical thing was that the registration procedures for the game company were still in progress.

If the Industrial and Commercial Bureau kept stalling, the company would never be established.

Qin Ze opened his eyes, picked up the cigarette pack from the coffee table, took one out, and lit it.

He took a drag and slowly exhaled a cloud of smoke.

"Don't put all your eggs in one basket..."

He thought to himself.

Once this matter was over, the company would still have to be opened somewhere outside Jiangcheng.

Hu City, Hang City, Shen City...

But for now, the most important thing was to connect with Ye Zhuzhu as quickly as possible.

With Ye Zhuzhu's connections in Shangjing, as long as she was willing to step forward and speak, no matter how big Liu Bin's background was, he would have to weigh the consequences.

But the problem was, with Ye Zhuzhu, even if she were willing to help, it would take at least a week.

A week...

Qin Ze calculated quickly in his mind.

At today's pace, he could hold on for at most three more days before his business operations would come to a complete standstill.

Three days to a week—there was a gap of four whole days.

How was he supposed to carry on for those four days?

The more Qin Ze thought about it, the more irritable he became, and he crushed the cigarette butt in the ashtray.

Just then, a person suddenly flashed through his mind.

Shen Jingshu.

She had said that day that her parents were also high-ranking officials.

It was just that he hadn't taken it too seriously at the time.

Qin Ze stood up abruptly, grabbed the car keys from the coffee table, and strode out of the room.

Qin Ze gripped the steering wheel and drove all the way to Jianglin Road.

From afar, he could see the silhouette of that villa.

It was brightly lit.

Qin Ze parked the car at the entrance and looked at the window with the light on, feeling a bit dazed.

Since getting this villa, he hadn't been here many times because he had been too busy lately.

He got out of the car, walked to the door, took out the key, and opened it.

The door opened.

Qin Ze stood at the entrance, stunned.

The scene before him was completely different from the last time he came.

Last time he came, although the villa was luxuriously decorated, it always gave people a cold feeling.

Like a model home—it looked good, but lacked the breath of life.

But now...

On the originally bare entryway cabinet, there was a bouquet of fresh flowers, and a faint fragrance permeated the air.

In the living room, on the originally monotonous gray sofa, there were several brightly colored throw pillows.

A simple and elegant tablecloth was spread on the coffee table, with a set of exquisite tea sets placed on top.

The entire living room was spacious, bright, and spotless, and a faint scent of aromatherapy drifted in the air.

And every corner exuded a sense of warmth like a home.

Qin Ze stood at the entrance, unable to recover for a moment.

Just as he was dazed, footsteps came from upstairs.

Qin Ze looked up.

Shen Jingshu was walking down the stairs.

She was wearing a silk bathrobe, the belt tied loosely, revealing a section of fair calves.

Her hair was wet, clearly having just showered, with water still dripping from the tips.

Water droplets slid down her collarbone and disappeared into the neckline of the bathrobe.

Her face had a faint flush from just showering, and her eyes held a hint of laziness and surprise.

"Qin Ze?"

Seeing the person at the door, Shen Jingshu was stunned for a moment, then a joyful smile appeared on her face.

She walked down the stairs quickly, barefoot on the cold floor, and ran straight toward Qin Ze.

"Why did you come suddenly?"

She ran to Qin Ze and hugged him.

She hung on him, burying her face in his chest, her voice filled with undisguisable happiness:

"You didn't even call ahead; I wasn't prepared at all."

Being hugged by her, Qin Ze immediately felt a soft touch and the fresh scent of shower gel.

He reached out to wrap his arms around her waist and smiled:

"I missed you, so I came."

Shen Jingshu looked up from his arms, looking at him with bright eyes:

"Really?"

"Really."

Shen Jingshu smiled until her eyes curved into crescent moons:

"Come in and change your shoes; I'll go pour you some water."

She let go of Qin Ze and turned to run to the kitchen.

Qin Ze grabbed her wrist.

"Don't bother; I'm not a guest."

Shen Jingshu turned back, looked at him, and blinked:

"Then have you eaten? Should I go cook you a bowl of noodles?"

"I've eaten." ===== CHAPTER 115 =====