"Please don't make too much of a scene!" he pleaded, "You know I need to keep this business going. If things get too messy, then..."
He wrung his hands, leaving the rest unsaid, but everyone understood. His concern was for his business.
Shen Qingqing glanced at Fu Jingshu and said, "Don't worry, we know where to draw the line."
The man looked at her. Seeing that Fu Jingshu remained silent, he realized she held a special position with Master Fu, even capable of making decisions on his behalf.
He immediately adopted a respectful demeanor towards Shen Qingqing.
"With your assurance, I am relieved."
When they entered the private room with a host of bodyguards, everyone inside was startled. The man leading them, after his initial shock, angrily demanded,
"Who is it?"
Fu Jingshu turned off all the chaotic lights in the room, leaving only a single white light to illuminate the dim space.
Upon seeing him, everyone gasped. His face alone signified status. Those who frequented such places were influential figures, and almost no one didn't recognize him. However, they were puzzled. What was Master Fu doing here?
The man's face turned pale with fear, but he tried to maintain his composure. "Master Fu, what brings you here?"
Fu Jingshu walked silently to the sofa and sat down, first inspecting the area to ensure it was clean. The others instinctively made way for him.
Shen Qingqing asked, "Are you Li Yi?"
Li Yi hesitated before nodding. "Yes."
Shen Qingqing smiled slightly. "Then it's you. I need to ask you something."
"Please, ask away. I'll tell you everything I know." Li Yi saw that she could speak so freely in front of Fu Jingshu, realizing her significant standing with Master Fu. He dared not refuse.
"Did you provide someone with a certain medicine?"
"Medicine... what medicine?"
His expression seemed ordinary, feigning confusion. But Shen Qingqing, watching him closely, immediately noticed something amiss. His eyes had flickered.
"You really don't know?"
Li Yi shook his head. "I truly don't understand."
Shen Qingqing's smile turned cold. "Fu Tingyi obtained a box of medicine from you. I have irrefutable evidence. Do you want to confess, or shall I present the box of medicine to you?"
Li Yi's face stiffened. "I still don't understand what you're saying."
Shen Qingqing nodded slightly, not pressing him further. As she stood to leave, cold sweat broke out on Li Yi's forehead. Did she really have evidence? It was impossible! When they made the transaction, he hadn't left any video or audio recordings!
Seeing her and Fu Jingshu reaching the door, he finally couldn't hold back. "Wait a moment!"
Shen Qingqing, with her back to him, slowly revealed a smile. She knew this tactic would work.
However, he still wanted to struggle and avoid telling the truth. Fu Jingshu then calmly placed a document on the table. He asked everyone else to leave. Only the two of them and Li Yi remained in the room.
Initially, Li Yi didn't understand who he was facing. It wasn't until he saw the photos in the file that he realized Master Fu's reputation was well-deserved. On their first meeting, he had already uncovered his weakness. He was married, and his wife was three years older than him. When they married, he had been the one to propose. Later, he took over his father-in-law's company and gradually gained status. Now, he had a new lover and a young son. He had kept it all very well hidden, but it was all laid out in this document.
"How... how did you find out..." His voice trembled.
Fu Jingshu raised an eyebrow. "Is that difficult?"
Yes. For him, it wasn't difficult at all. Li Yi gave a bitter smile. "I'll tell you whatever you want to know, but I have one condition: please, please, do not tell my wife."
Shen Qingqing sneered, "If you did it, why are you afraid of her finding out?"
Li Yi closed his eyes, his voice hoarse. "I... I had no choice. She couldn't have children, and my family has always urged me to have a son to carry on the lineage..." He didn't not love his wife, but he loved his family more. More than a child who could continue his family line.
Shen Qingqing gave a sarcastic laugh and looked away. "Tell us, where did you and Fu Tingyi make the transaction? What benefits did he promise you to agree to get the medicine?"
"The transaction was at his place. He said it was for the sake of secrecy..." As for the terms, it was future investment in Ruisi Group. He said that once this matter was settled, he would become the new owner of Ruisi Group.
A dark glint flashed in Fu Jingshu's eyes. "Then you're likely to be disappointed." He had no intention of handing over Ruisi Group.
Li Yi slowly lowered his head, overcome with shame.
Shen Qingqing and Fu Jingshu didn't trouble him further. After all, he had committed an illegal act, and none of them would escape legal consequences. He was no exception.
After they left, they prepared to return to the Fu family home. Shen Qingqing took a voice recorder from her pocket and pressed the play button. The conversation from earlier played clearly.
"This is the best evidence." She tucked the voice recorder away as if it were a treasure.
Fu Jingshu chuckled. "Thanks to you, otherwise I wouldn't have found out so quickly."
Shen Qingqing rolled her eyes. "Don't flatter me. You investigated this yourself. It has nothing to do with me. But... I might have a surprise for you."
"What surprise?"
She hesitated. "I'm not sure if it's a surprise or a shock, but either way, you should be prepared."
Fu Jingshu looked rather expectant. "Alright."
As they spoke, the car stopped. They had arrived home.
Old Madam Fu was sitting in the living room. She hadn't slept well since her son was hospitalized, and she had even considered going to the hospital several times, but Fu Jingshu and Shen Qingqing had disagreed. She knew they were worried about her, but she couldn't rest easy. Seeing the two of them return, she immediately went to greet them. "I must go to the hospital to see Sheng'er today!"
Shen Qingqing said gently, "Grandma, please don't rush. There's something more important to tell you today. It won't be too late to see Uncle after you hear it."
"What is it?"
"Wait a moment, the main character hasn't arrived yet."
Shen Qingqing checked the time. Ten minutes had passed since they had notified Fu Tingyi. Judging by the time, he should be arriving soon. The thought had barely crossed her mind when Fu Tingyi arrived.
As soon as he entered, he said irritably, "I already told you, those things have nothing to do with me. Can you stop pestering me? I'm very busy!"
Shen Qingqing completely ignored him and placed the voice recorder on the coffee table, pressing the play button. When he heard the content, Fu Tingyi's expression changed. He lunged to grab the recorder. "This is nonsense! I don't even know this person. You're framing me. You..."
With a "slap," his voice abruptly stopped. All his protests were slapped back by Old Madam Fu.