Chapter 1027: A Plea for Refuge in Desperate Circumstances

Mortal Group.

The air in the top-floor meeting room seemed to have solidified, heavy enough to make one breathless.

Faced with Liu Bifu, who wouldn't tell the truth, Ye Jiaying could no longer stay seated. She shot to her feet, palms braced on the smooth rosewood conference table, her gaze locked on Liu Bifu opposite her.

The directors seated on either side also grew anxious, one by one.

Since the founding of Mortal Group, this was the first time they had been dragged into such a massive political vortex—suspected of bribing Meng Qinghe with 120 million!

If this bribery charge sticks, not only will Ye Jiaying be held responsible.

The group will also face investigation.

Then it will inevitably deal an incalculable blow to the group's operations, possibly plunging the thriving Mortal Group into an abyss from which there is no return.

One director could no longer hold back and ordered Liu Bifu: "General Manager Liu, whether you admit it or not, bribing Meng Qinghe is your personal conduct! I hope you take responsibility for this."

"I didn't bribe."

Liu Bifu's back was already soaked in cold sweat, his shirt clinging to his skin, sending a bone‑chilling shiver.

His hands were clenched into fists under the table, nails almost digging into his flesh. The seemingly beautiful yet icy face of Bai Qianshuang rose clearly in his mind.

Half a year ago, Bai Qianshuang played mahjong with several small bosses.

Later, something happened—there was a minor conflict. That night, the small boss who had offended her vanished from this world.

In private, everyone called Bai Qianshuang Bai Wuchang.

First, her moods change unpredictably.

Second, her ruthless methods are comparable to the Grim Reaper; if she wants to eliminate someone, even sending them to prison won't help—she has plenty of ways.

Back when Wang Qigang held power, Bai Qianshuang was said to slay gods who blocked gods and Buddhas who blocked Buddhas.

Now Wang Qigang has lost his position.

Bai Qianshuang remains a god‑slayer, Buddha‑destroyer, her ferocity undiminished! For the men who have fallen under her pomegranate skirt are not limited to just Wang Qigang.

Just thinking of Bai Qianshuang's cruel, heartless tactics makes Liu Bifu feel uneasy.

He lived by the principle of preferring to offend a gentleman rather than a madman.

Liu Bifu confronted Jiaying: "General Manager Ye, I'll say it again—I didn't bribe anyone! Moreover, I don't know who sent that gas canister; forcing me won't change anything."

"Liu Bifu! Do you want to wear a hole in the prison floor?!!!!"

Ye Jiaying, furious, slammed her palm on the table, overwhelming Liu Bifu with her aura.

But this time Liu Bifu had swallowed the weight and made up his mind.

He was prepared to go all the way to the end.

He responded passionately: "General Manager Ye, I've worked at Mortal Group for over ten years and have never done anything to let the company down! Everything I did two years ago was to complete the tasks assigned by the group! You need to understand—I am a merit of the group! For the group's development, I have borne the risks and forged ahead under heavy loads!"

His words rang out with conviction, as if he were truly a loyal minister wronged without cause.

But Ye Jiaying clearly had no fondness for this sort of deceitful person.

Just then.

The meeting room door was pushed open, and a secretary led in several men in police uniforms with solemn expressions, the 'Jingjian' insignia on their chests especially conspicuous.

The leading officer flashed his credentials and said in a low voice: "Liu Bifu, we've received a report that you are suspected of embezzlement of duty; please come with us."

Embezzlement of duty?

Liu Bifu stared, astonished, thinking he had misheard.

When have I ever embezzled company profits? The focus of today's bickering seems to be bribery—what the hell does that have to do with duty embezzlement?

As he thought, Liu Bifu couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

These people seem off!

Bribery of public officials falls under the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Agency, not the public security bureau! Yet the people who arrived are police—does this mean Ye Jiaying also wants him dead?

To protect herself, Ye Jiaying wanted to avoid the bribery risk, so she summoned the Economic Investigation Team and casually slapped a duty‑embezzlement charge on him.

Then…

And fabricate a suicide‑to‑avoid‑punishment ending, leaving the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Agency no chance to interrogate him.

Thinking this through, Liu Bifu felt disheartened, glaring at Ye Jiaying with resentful pain: "General Manager Ye, although I, Liu Bifu, have been arrogant at times, often relying on my merits and being conceited, not taking you seriously, my contributions to Mortal Group are plain for all to see! Now you're playing the old trick of killing the donkey after grinding the mill?"

"I gave you a chance."

At this moment, Ye Jiaying's expression turned cold to the extreme.

She issued a final warning: "What exactly is going on with that gas canister Meng Qinghe received? If you clarify the matter, the company will not pursue the duty‑embezzlement issue."

Hearing this, Liu Bifu laughed, thinking, "You really do have a killing intent toward me, trying to pin a crime on me!"

Liu Bifu collected himself, calmly replying: "I can answer everything, but I have one condition—I need to speak face‑to‑face with Mayor Lin."

"Why do you need to see Mayor Lin?" Ye Jia asked.

Liu Bifu bluntly said: "I want to live a few more years."

In Liu Bifu's view, exposing Bai Qianshuang's dark history at this juncture is tantamount to seeking death! But if he could obtain Lin Dongfan's patronage, the outcome would be different.

After all, Lin Dongfan is the real power holder of Wuzhou, with a background that reaches the heavens.

Seeing Ye Jiaying hesitate.

Liu Bifu added: "This is just a small request, General Manager Ye—it's not too much to ask, is it? Given your friendship with Mayor Lin, arranging a meeting with him is merely a matter of a word."

The officer from the Economic Investigation Team glanced at Ye Jiaying, silently seeming to say: "Better to do less than more; since he's willing to tell the truth, why not… go along with him?"

Ye Jiaying pondered for a moment, then told everyone to wait here first.

She then turned back to the office and dialed Lin Dongfan's number: "Dongfan, Liu Bifu seems to have some reservations, unwilling to divulge the facts, saying he wants to speak with you in person."

"I'm not free right now," Lin Dongfan replied. "I just finished communicating with Secretary Leng of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission. Rest assured, this matter doesn't involve you—have the Economic Investigation Team withdraw."

Hearing that, Ye Jiaying silently breathed a sigh of relief: "Then will you see Liu Bifu or not?"

"We'll see later, depending on whether I have time tomorrow," Lin Dongfan said. "Never mind that for now—the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission people will be here shortly; let them take Liu Bifu away."