Chapter 591: You Are Just a Big Turtle!

After Chen Fei left in a hurry, Wang Guopeng dialed Cui Yong's number.

"Lao Cui, let me ask you something! Is there any news about Zhang Jinan?"

Cui Yong was somewhat surprised, "I haven't heard any news! What's wrong?"

Hearing Cui Yong say this, Wang Guopeng breathed a sigh of relief, "Nothing, just wanted to ask. Recently, Secretary Han has been focusing on the special funds for cemetery land acquisition compensation, and Zhang Jinan is the person in charge of this project. If we can find him, this case will be solved."

Cui Yong smiled, "If there is any news, I will definitely let you know in time."

Hanging up on Cui Yong, Wang Guopeng rubbed his temples; he had known Cui Yong for many years and believed Cui Yong would not lie to him.

Since Zhang Jinan had not been caught, he did not need to worry too much.

At this moment, the office door was knocked, and Wang Guopeng called out, "Come in."

Qiao Jing walked in, her expression somewhat flustered.

"Director Wang, I have a bad feeling; someone is following me."

Wang Guopeng glanced at Qiao Jing, closed the door, pulled her to sit on the sofa, and softly comforted her, "Can you stop being so paranoid? You might as well have the word 'crime' written on your face."

Qiao Jing looked at Wang Guopeng tremblingly, her tone shaking, "Director Wang, recently there has been an investigation into the cemetery land special funds. I suffer from insomnia every day now and must take sleeping pills to fall asleep. My daughter is only eight; I'm afraid that if I go in, I'll never come out again."

Wang Guopeng pressed on Qiao Jing's shoulder, "Don't worry about things that haven't happened. After Zhang Jinan fled, didn't I have you change all the signing responsibilities to him? As long as you are steady enough and don't lose your nerve, things will pass quickly."

Qiao Jing said with red eyes, "I really can't take it anymore."

Wang Guopeng angrily slapped the coffee table, "Qiao Jing, are you thinking of reporting me to the Discipline Inspection Commission? You've been with me for so many years; I know exactly how many moles you have on your backside. If I fall, do you think you'll have it easy?"

Seeing Wang Guopeng so angry, Qiao Jing instinctively shuddered.

"You, you don't be angry!"

Wang Guopeng snorted, stood up abruptly, pulled out the belt at his waist, folded it, and pulled it with both hands, making a *snap-snap* sound, then struck Qiao Jing's arm.

Qiao Jing looked at Wang Guopeng in terror, her eyes full of fear and grievance.

Wang Guopeng pressed Qiao Jing onto the coffee table, gestured with the belt near her cheek, and said viciously, "Qiao Jing, you need to figure out who is more terrifying—me, or them!"

Qiao Jing trembled all over, "Please, don't hit me. Last time you hit me, my husband found out."

Wang Guopeng found a bat mask from somewhere and put it on his face!

He whipped the belt again and again onto Qiao Jing's calves, sparks of excitement bursting in his eyes!

"So what if he found out? Even if I hit you in front of him, would he dare to make a sound? Remember, the good life you and he have now is all given by me. If you dare to betray me, I will definitely kill you both!"

Long-term toyed with and oppressed by Wang Guopeng, Qiao Jing's fear of him had reached her marrow; seeing Wang Guopeng's ferocious, evil smile, she couldn't help but shudder.

Although Qiao Jing was not particularly beautiful, her personality was rather weak, so she was held firmly in Wang Guopeng's grasp.

Wang Guopeng vented on Qiao Jing in an almost perverted way and immediately felt refreshed.

However, Qiao Jing's mention of being followed made Wang Guopeng feel that something was wrong.

Could it be, as Qiao Jing said, that she was really being watched?

Qiao Jing drove back to her residence, always feeling that a car not far behind was following her.

Every time she slowed down, that car would slow down too.

When she suddenly turned, thinking she could shake it off, that car would pop up again like a ghost.

Returning home, after Qiao Jing opened the door, she didn't change her shoes but went straight to the balcony.

That car was parked in a spot not far from her own.

Her husband, Gao Dashan, walked out of the kitchen wearing an apron, looking at Qiao Jing in surprise, "You're so flustered, did something happen?"

Qiao Jing pulled Gao Dashan to the balcony, pointed at the suspicious car, and said in a low voice, "Husband, that car has been following me for several days. Sigh, I've been feeling uneasy these past few days."

Gao Dashan said in his usual heartless way, "Stop being so paranoid. You're not some big shot; is there any need for others to follow you? I think you're just bored and full of it."

Seeing Gao Dashan about to return to the kitchen, Qiao Jing grabbed him and stomped her foot, "Recently, our unit has been reported frequently. I suspect the relevant departments are definitely targeting me."

Gao Dashan impatiently shook off Qiao Jing, "You're just a small Staff Member. If the sky falls, there are taller people to hold it up; no need to take it so seriously!"

Qiao Jing felt pain in her arm; Gao Dashan realized he had accidentally hurt her just now and quickly went over to show concern, "What, did I hurt you?"

Qiao Jing hurriedly pretended nothing was wrong, "It's fine. Go check on the fish stewing in the pot; don't let it burn."

Gao Dashan frowned, rolled up Qiao Jing's sleeve, and seeing her arm covered in new blue and purple bruises, his eyes showed pain and anger, "Did he hit you again?"

Qiao Jing quickly pulled her sleeve down and said in a low voice, "He hasn't been in a good mood lately."

Gao Dashan stood dazed, slapped himself twice hard, and said with annoyance, "It's my incompetence. Sigh, he's gone too far."

Qiao Jing knew Gao Dashan was a coward.

After Gao Dashan discovered the special relationship between her and Wang Guopeng, Wang Guopeng helped him solve his work problems, and since then, Gao Dashan had turned a blind eye.

A phrase Gao Dashan often kept on his lips was that Wang Guopeng had a large family and business, and fighting him would certainly lead to no good end, so it was better to use this relationship to get more benefits.

Seeing Gao Dashan choose to endure, Qiao Jing gave up struggling and compromised under Wang Guopeng's various perverted demands.

Of course, their family also received certain benefits; Wang Guopeng had not treated her poorly when it came to money.

Qiao Jing suddenly covered her face and cried bitterly.

Gao Dashan was caught off guard, squatted beside Qiao Jing, and asked softly, "Qiao Jing, are you in a lot of pain? Should I take you to the hospital?"

Qiao Jing gritted her teeth and said angrily, "Gao Dashan, can you have some backbone? Every time you hear the name Wang Guopeng, you turn into a turtle hiding in its shell."

Gao Dashan's eyes turned red, and he sighed helplessly, "Wife, I know you are in pain now, but our whole family relies on him to live a good life."

Qiao Jing said earnestly, "After Zhang Jinan fled, there were rumors outside that they are going to thoroughly investigate and rectify the Civil Affairs Bureau."

Gao Dashan had been married to Qiao Jing for many years and instantly understood what she was thinking, "You don't want to report Wang Guopeng, do you?"

Qiao Jing probed, "If I report him, perhaps I can strive for leniency."

Gao Dashan hesitated, "Qiao Jing, you must think clearly. If Wang Guopeng falls, you will definitely be implicated, my job will be lost, our daughter is about to enter middle school, and Mom and Dad are in poor health—money is needed everywhere!"

Seeing Gao Dashan say this, Qiao Jing sneered, "Gao Dashan, you are a big turtle. The world's number one cuckold turtle!"

Gao Dashan mocked himself, "That's right, I am a bastard. But please, don't be impulsive. The fish in the pot is almost ready; I'm going to thicken the sauce, and we can eat in a moment."

Qiao Jing felt Gao Dashan was unreasonable, "Eat it yourself!"

After she finished speaking, she slammed the door shut and left!