It seemed like fate, or perhaps bad luck, as Fu Yan Ting entered the hall and bumped into Han Ming Xuan, who was walking towards him.
Han Ming Xuan saw Fu Yan Ting and, abandoning his usual fawning demeanor, said coldly, "Mr. Fu, don't forget you've been suspended by higher-ups. This is no place for you."
Fu Yan Ting studied Han Ming Xuan thoughtfully, offering no reply.
Han Ming Xuan was indeed adept at reading people. If he hadn't colluded with that mysterious organization, he would have been a decent, ambitious individual.
It was a pity, such a promising young talent.
Fu Yan Ting strode towards the stairs.
But after taking only two steps, Han Ming Xuan grabbed his arm.
Han Ming Xuan eyed Fu Yan Ting and then, with a disgusted smile, said, "Mr. Fu seems to have forgotten that this is the International Special Police Department, filled with crucial secrets. It's rather inappropriate for someone on suspension to barge in."
"Inappropriate? Compared to those who betray their own, I don't see anything inappropriate about my presence."
Fu Yan Ting's words were practically a direct accusation, implying Han Ming Xuan had betrayed the International Special Police and was unfit to be an officer.
Han Ming Xuan, of course, understood the veiled meaning of Fu Yan Ting's statement.
His expression turned extremely grim, yet he maintained a facade of composure.
Suddenly, Han Ming Xuan chuckled, though his smile held a sinister edge. Fu Yan Ting narrowed his eyes, studying him. He realized he had misjudged Han Ming Xuan; he never suspected him to be so ruthless when they worked together.
However, discovering it now wasn't too late. Seeing Han Ming Xuan's true colors wouldn't be a significant loss for Fu Yan Ting, other than the fact that they could never work together again.
Thinking this, Fu Yan Ting felt a pang of regret.
Han Ming Xuan was actually quite good, but he had chosen the wrong people and the wrong path.
Han Ming Xuan retorted with a cold laugh, "Didn't you hear what I just said? This is the International Special Police Headquarters, with many vital cases. If you come here and sensitive case information is leaked, how will we solve anything?"
Fu Yan Ting knew Han Ming Xuan was deliberately trying to provoke him and prevent him from entering.
Hearing Han Ming Xuan's words, Fu Yan Ting's lips curled slightly. He then said, word by word, "Even if the name Fu Yan Ting has been suspended by the International Special Police Department, the Chief President of the Fu Corporation is still qualified to be here."
Fu Yan Ting's implied message was that regardless of his identity, Han Ming Xuan had no right to question him.
Indeed, in terms of background, Fu Yan Ting was unparalleled. Han Ming Xuan, with his inferior background, felt overshadowed by Fu Yan Ting, making his expression even more unpleasant.
He looked at Fu Yan Ting. Although he was unwilling to let Fu Yan Ting enter, he understood the underlying meaning of his words.
He truly had no right to stop Fu Yan Ting.
Han Ming Xuan, proving himself capable of composure, eventually compromised after some consideration. He stopped blocking Fu Yan Ting, who then proceeded unimpeded to the office of his superior.
Fu Yan Ting explained the purpose of his visit to his superior. The superior frowned and looked at Fu Yan Ting, asking earnestly, "Yan Ting, your father and I are old friends. Are you sure what you've just told me is true? You're not deceiving me, are you?"
Fu Yan Ting nodded.
However, Fu Yan Ting had his own agenda. He only mentioned Han Ming Xuan's betrayal, omitting that Lin Qian was also colluding with the organization.
Fu Yan Ting intended to handle his grievances with Lin Qian himself, to settle the score with her at his own pace. Therefore, he wouldn't disclose Lin Qian's involvement to his superior.
Even if he mentioned it, it wouldn't matter, as his father's friendship with the superior was paramount.
After Fu Yan Ting spoke with his superior and discreetly had his duties reinstated, he left the International Special Police Headquarters.
As he was leaving, whether it was a case of enemies meeting or Han Ming Xuan deliberately waiting for him, Han Ming Xuan, upon seeing Fu Yan Ting, sneered, "Mr. Fu, I told you, this isn't a place anyone can just waltz into."
Fu Yan Ting couldn't be bothered to engage with Han Ming Xuan. If he wanted to gloat, let him enjoy it for a few days.
In a few days, he would realize what it felt like to be proven wrong, to the point of tears.
Fu Yan Ting strode away from the International Special Police Headquarters.
As soon as Fu Yan Ting left, Han Ming Xuan couldn't wait and quickly pulled out his phone to make a call.
When the call was answered, Han Ming Xuan said urgently, "Old Sir, Fu Yan Ting was just at the International Special Police Headquarters. I don't know what he's up to. To eliminate any future trouble, it's best we get rid of him entirely."
"Very well. Since Old Sir trusts me so much, I will certainly not disappoint him."
The old sir on the other end of the phone was the mastermind behind the mysterious organization.
Whatever he said to Han Ming Xuan, the latter suddenly became very happy and excited. The feeling of his efforts being recognized made Han Ming Xuan feel he still had significant value, even if he was being used. He moved forward with his plan without hesitation.
Back at the villa, Yan Xi rushed to embrace Fu Yan Ting, acting spoiled. "Husband, where did you go? I was so bored all by myself at home."
"Oh? Missing your husband after only half a day apart?"
All the grimness Fu Yan Ting had displayed earlier in front of Han Ming Xuan vanished, replaced by tender affection.
He looked at Yan Xi and, hearing her question, couldn't help but tease her with a smile.
Yan Xi had intended to be cute. She had watched TV all day, and the female characters on TV were very good at acting spoiled. She had even searched on Baidu, which told her that spoiled women had the best lives.
Yan Xi realized she had never really acted spoiled in front of Fu Yan Ting. Now, she wanted to try, which led her to say what she did.
However, Yan Xi hadn't expected Fu Yan Ting to tease her like this.
Yan Xi's face instantly flushed. Being playfully retorted to left her flustered and unsure how to face Fu Yan Ting.
Yan Xi turned away and said petulantly, "You're always being perverted. I'm not talking to you anymore."
With that, she huffed back to her room to continue watching her drama.
After Yan Xi left, Fu Yan Ting's expression immediately turned serious. He called for Xin Yi...