Chapter 77: Chen Mo, You Are Too Bold!

"Not only was the hospital attacked, but several surgeons and a few patients were also taken away."

Old Wang sighed, his eyes seeming to carry a hint of emptiness.

But he seemed to still be observing Lu Chen.

"Ah? Is it that serious?"

Lu Chen frowned, his tone carrying a hint of surprise.

"How come I didn't see any reports about it in the newspapers?"

"I heard that the mother of your subordinate, Liu Xiaofeng, was receiving treatment at that hospital, wasn't she?"

A flash of sharp light crossed Old Wang's eyes, and his voice carried a hint of coldness.

"When the officers tried to stop it, they were attacked too; it alarmed the big shots recuperating in the hospital, otherwise there wouldn't be a complete lack of information."

"Ah? Liu Xiaofeng? He resigned this afternoon."

A hint of recollection appeared on Lu Chen's face, and it was only after a few seconds that he spoke.

"They just returned from Piaoliang Guo yesterday, and today he handed in his resignation to me."

After saying this, Lu Chen picked up the Cigar from the ashtray, took a puff, and exhaled the smoke.

"You don't think this matter was done by Liu Xiaofeng, do you? He only returned to Xianggang yesterday morning."

"It's not up to us to decide on this matter; the people above are investigating, and it might just implicate you."

Old Wang took a puff of his Cigar and slowly exhaled the smoke.

"By the way, everyone in Nitan is feeling insecure these past two days; your progress will likely have to wait."

"Old Wang, that's not right; our industry has the guarantee of Miss Luosha, and the progress is a normal business activity—who would dare to make things difficult?"

Lu Chen narrowed his eyes, put down the Cigar, sipped his coffee, and stood up to refill Old Wang's teacup.

"Besides, isn't there still you?"

"You brat, you're slippery; pay more attention, as the people above might just call you in for a talk."

Old Wang picked up his teacup, took a sip, and reached out to point at Lu Chen.

Only then did he stand up.

"Take care of yourself; don't worry about the Nitan side, stop for 3 days and let those gangs sort things out."

"I'll see you out; you've saved the company at least 1 million Hong Kong dollars in expenses this time, and I'll have this money sent to you later."

Lu Chen followed closely as he stood up, a smile on his face.

He walked side-by-side with Old Wang toward the parking lot.

"Don't think it's too little; it's just a small token of appreciation from this junior."

Old Wang nodded; he didn't look down on it, nor was he beaming with joy.

He got into the car and drove out of the Zhuangyuan.

Only then did Lu Chen let out a sigh of relief.

His palms clenched tightly.

It was a long while before he let go.

The gravity on his face returned to ease.

"Steward Wang, you heard it all, right? Let the company rest for 3 days; the employees have been busy for a long time, so let them all have a good rest—paid leave."

Lu Chen let out a long breath before speaking softly to Steward Wang beside him.

He casually tossed a pack of 555 to Steward Wang.

He lit one for himself as well.

He sat in the garden, slowly calming his mood.

Only when Old Wang stated the scope did Lu Chen realize just how bold Chen Mo was—it was simply life-threatening!

"Steward Wang, give Chen Mo a warning for me; it's truly outrageous. Also, have Chen Mo keep a low profile recently—he dares to do anything, he's turning the world upside down!"

Lu Chen patted his head, feeling as though his brain was nothing but a mess of paste.

For the entire afternoon, Lu Chen sat in the garden, silently thinking.

It wasn't until Shen Wanyu drove back with the little girl.

Only then did Lu Chen put his smile back on.

"Tingting, come here to Uncle Lu."

At the same time, he waved at Steward Wang not far away.

Steward Wang nodded silently and took a brand-new plush toy out of the trunk.

"Uncle Lu."

Tingting trotted all the way to Lu Chen's side on her short legs.

She took the toy Lu Chen handed over and held it tight.

"You had Uncle Wang prepare it again."

She pouted, her little milky voice sounding somewhat reluctant, but her face was still beaming.

"Let's go, I'll take you to eat something good."

Lu Chen took Chen Tingting's little hand and nodded slightly at Shen Wanyu.

Only then did they walk toward the dining room.

After having what counted as a meal of Cantonese-style morning tea pastries.

Lu Chen finally returned to the parlor and sat down.

"BOSS, the company is on break for 3 days?"

Shen Wanyu sat beside Lu Chen and asked softly.

A trace of confusion appeared on his face.

"Our situation over at Nitan isn't very good; several gangs are in a chaotic brawl today, and our people don't really dare to go in."

Lu Chen, who was in the middle of preheating a Cigar, paused, and in an instant, he scorched the Cigar's wrapper.

Lu Chen frowned, set the Cigar aside, picked up the 555s, and pulled one out.

Shen Wanyu took another one out of the Cigar box and carefully began to preheat it.

"Mm, take a 3-day break. After 3 days, things over at Nitan will return to calm. Wages will be paid as usual."

After taking a puff, Lu Chen glanced at Shen Wanyu, a trace of surprise in his eyes.

"It's perfect timing, you've all been tired for so long. Notify Chenhui that they can organize a dinner or something, and just let the employees have fun on their own."

Lu Chen paused, then continued.

"Safety is the top priority. Once you've arranged it, have your own gathering when you get back, while your Li Ge is still here."

"Alright, I will arrange it."

Shen Wanyu did not look up, but instead continued to meticulously preheat the Cigar.

Her voice sounded somewhat perfunctory.

After handing the Cigar to Lu Chen, she picked up her small notebook, eyes slightly upturned as she quickly jotted something down, then looked at Lu Chen.

"It's to organize a dinner, and book a hotel with entertainment, safety first, is that right?"

Lu Chen nodded slightly and took a puff of the Cigar.

It really did taste different from the ones he preheated himself.

"When you go to see Li Laoda, by the way..."

Lu Chen paused, took a puff of the Cigar, and slowly exhaled the smoke.

"I'll go too, but you all should gather first, then I'll go."

"Fine."

Shen Wanyu looked at Lu Chen with some surprise and nodded in agreement.

As more and more people returned, Lu Chen no longer stayed in the reception hall and instead returned to his study.

He left the space to them.

He sat in his study, somewhat bored, flipping through the newspaper.

If not for the news brought by Manager Wang, Lu Chen really wouldn't have seen any information in the newspaper at all.

This was completely different from the newspapers of the past.

After all, those newspapers loved nothing more than to seize upon violent incidents and report on them incessantly.

The complete lack of news this time actually made Lu Chen feel a trace of unease.

Lu Chen tapped the tabletop silently, sighed, and took another puff of the Cigar.

"Bang, bang, bang."

Li Xuanhua stood at the door of the study and knocked lightly.

Lu Chen looked up, nodded slightly, and stood up from behind the desk.

He walked over to the sofa.

"What is it?"

"BOSS, I'm leaving for Piaoliang Guo the day after tomorrow."

Li Xuanhua sat beside Lu Chen, a trace of worry on his face, and spoke in a low voice.

"I heard Xiaofeng resigned; do you have any arrangements for that?"

"Mm, he has his own things to do. Whenever he wants to return to the company, I will welcome him."

Lu Chen glanced at Li Xuanhua, then spoke softly.

"Rest assured, Xiaofeng won't suffer any losses in Xianggang."

Lu Chen patted Li Xuanhua on the shoulder.

After the two chatted for a while longer.

The telephone on the desk rang.

Lu Chen glanced at Li Xuanhua, then stood up, walked to the desk, and picked up the phone.