Ye Wudao then continued his report, "That number is from the Northern Frontier War Zone, codenamed 'Moon'."
For security, all mobile numbers in the War Zone are authenticated by codenames. Therefore, if only a codename is known, the owner's identity cannot be traced.
"As for your mobile number..." Ye Wudao paused and smiled, "Do you remember the operation to the north two years ago?"
Lu Pan thought carefully and nodded, asking back, "You mean my mobile number was leaked during that northern operation?"
"Precisely!" Ye Wudao quickly explained, "At that time, the boss also happened to treat the elder of the Lie family. I suspect it was leaked then."
"My subordinates have investigated. For the past two years, someone from the Northern Frontier War Zone has been inquiring about your contact information, and Wei Beixuan was among them."
"Perhaps your mobile number was found by someone sent by Wei Beixuan."
After hearing Ye Wudao's report, a resolute figure emerged in Lu Pan's mind.
"Codename 'Moon,' from the Northern Frontier, and Wei Beixuan was involved..." Lu Pan curved his lips into a smile. "What a coincidence."
Ye Wudao did not quite understand Lu Pan's meaning and quickly asked, "Boss, have you guessed who it is?"
Lu Pan nodded, "Nalan Mingyue!"
"Ah, this..." Ye Wudao was momentarily unsure how to respond.
He knew Lu Pan also had an engagement with Nalan Mingyue, so he dared not gossip carelessly.
"What is the current situation of the Nalan family?" Lu Pan inquired after Nalan Mingyue's name was mentioned.
Seeing Lu Pan ask about the Nalan family, Ye Wudao quickly reported everything he knew.
"The Nalan family is indeed as Zhao Changming said; their development has been declining in recent years. The Lu... the Lu family is pursuing them too fiercely, and the Nalan family is struggling to cope."
"Furthermore, Nalan Cang's health is worsening day by day. It is said that all his organs are failing, and he likely won't survive the year."
"Therefore, the Nalan family is currently led by Nalan Cang's eldest son, Nalan Hongyu, who is Nalan Mingyue's uncle."
"Oh, and another thing, I heard the Nalan family plans to form a marriage alliance with the Yun family, seemingly eyeing one of their mineral veins. To put it plainly, they want to annex the Yun family by this opportunity."
"This is all I know."
After listening to Ye Wudao's words, Lu Pan recalled what Zhao Changming had said, that Nalan Mingyue's ambitions were not confined to the Nalan family.
He chuckled softly, "So, Nalan Mingyue's main purpose for returning this time is to find a doctor for Nalan Cang."
"That is likely," Ye Wudao concurred.
"I'd like to see how this girl will ask me!" Lu Pan said with a smile, finding the matter quite amusing.
"Alright, you may go now." Lu Pan waved his hand, as he still had many case files to review.
"Your subordinate takes his leave!"
The next morning.
Mo Shiyao brought Mo Ziyan to Changlong Group, owned by the Zhang family.
"Sister, the general manager of Changlong Group has a bad temper. If they say anything excessive later, let's bear with it and try to get the debt back first," Mo Shiyao cautioned Mo Ziyan.
Mo Shiyao had already attempted to collect the debt twice before, both ending in failure.
The reason she had Mo Ziyan handle this matter was to make her retreat. Mo's family was destined to be hers alone and would never fall into Mo Ziyan's hands.
"Okay, I understand," Mo Ziyan replied as she walked into Changlong Group with Mo Shiyao.
"Please wait a moment, Ms. Zhang is currently in a meeting."
They waited for over two hours.
"Shiyao, did you schedule an appointment with Mr. Zhang in advance?" Mo Ziyan asked softly, her brows furrowed.
Mo Shiyao nodded, showing a hint of displeasure, "I made the appointment last week. Zhang Guo is deliberately making things difficult for us. Sister, I think we should leave for today."
"No, let's continue waiting!" Mo Ziyan shook her head, a stubborn glint in her eyes.
In Zhang Guo's office.
The secretary came to report, "Mr. Zhang, Mo Shiyao is still waiting."
Zhang Guo had a playful look on his face, "She's quite patient. To get back that ten million in debt, unless..."
Zhang Guo chuckled sinisterly, thinking of Mo Shiyao's beauty.
"I'll go meet her," Zhang Guo said, heading towards the visitor area.
"Mr. Zhang," Mo Shiyao said, standing up as Zhang Guo appeared.
Mo Ziyan also greeted him, "Mr. Zhang."
Upon seeing Mo Ziyan, Zhang Guo's eyes lit up, and he asked Mo Shiyao, "Ms. Mo, who is this?"
"Mr. Zhang, this is my elder sister, Mo Ziyan," Mo Shiyao introduced with a smile.
"So it's Miss Mo!" Zhang Guo quickly took Mo Ziyan's hand. "I've long heard that the Mo family has another Miss Mo; it seems the rumors are true."
Mo Ziyan was startled and quickly withdrew her hand.
"Mr. Zhang, my sister and I are here today to discuss the debt," Mo Ziyan went straight to the point.
Zhang Guo, savoring the feel of Mo Ziyan's delicate hand, was somewhat reluctant to let go.
"Oh, the debt matter..." Zhang Guo stared at Mo Ziyan, his impure thoughts stirring.
He had intended to pressure Mo Shiyao, but he hadn't expected Mo Ziyan to be even more beautiful than Mo Shiyao, possessing an allure that stirred a man's desire.
Suddenly, Zhang Guo conceived a wicked idea.
"I have an old habit; I conduct business over drinks," Zhang Guo said with a眯眯 smile. "Miss Mo, if you are sincere, let's have dinner together at noon."
Mo Ziyan's brows furrowed, showing a hint of difficulty, as she couldn't drink.
Upon hearing the opportunity to recover the debt, Mo Shiyao quickly signaled to her.
"What? Does Miss Mo refuse to give me, Zhang Guo, face?" Zhang Guo asked with a forced smile. "In that case, we can discuss this another day..."
"Mr. Zhang, you misunderstand. That's not what I meant. I agree."
Mo Ziyan also wanted to recover the debt quickly, as this was her first battle in taking over the company.
Haixi Grand Hotel.
In the private room, Mo Ziyan's cheeks were flushed. After one glass of wine, she felt tipsy.
"Mr. Zhang, my sister really cannot hold her liquor, please don't mind her," Mo Shiyao placated Zhang Guo. "We've had our drinks, now about the accounts..."
Zhang Guo glanced at Mo Shiyao, picked up his wine, and walked towards Mo Ziyan, who appeared drunk.
"Miss Mo, if you want to get the debt back, three more drinks!" Zhang Guo said with a smile, looking at the tipsy Mo Ziyan.
He had already realized that Mo Ziyan truly could not drink.
"Okay... Mr. Zhang... agreed..." Mo Ziyan, still retaining some clarity, raised her second glass and drank it down.
Zhang Guo's smile grew wider, and he also finished his wine.
Mo Ziyan swayed as she picked up the third glass of wine.
Seeing this, Zhang Guo quickly reached out and supported her waist, his eyes filled with lust. "Miss Mo, be careful..."
"Ah!"
Zhang Guo's hand on Mo Ziyan's waist felt like an electric shock, instantly sobering her slightly.
The next second, Mo Ziyan instinctively threw the wine in her hand at Zhang Guo.
Mo Shiyao, standing nearby, was stunned. She hadn't expected Mo Ziyan to be so fierce!
Her heart sank, as she knew Zhang Guo was ruthless and would never let them go.
"You damn bitch!"
Zhang Guo, with wine splashed all over his face by Mo Ziyan, roared in anger and slapped her.
Mo Ziyan winced in pain. Coupled with the effect of the alcohol, she lost her balance and fainted onto the chair.
For a moment, Mo Shiyao felt a surge of satisfaction, but it was quickly replaced by worry. She reached for Mo Ziyan's phone on the table and dialed the only number stored within.
Lu Pan answered the call, "Ziyan..."
"You damn bitch, how dare you splash wine on me? I'll have my way with you today!"
The angry and lustful voice of Zhang Guo echoed through the phone.
Boom—
The desk in front of Lu Pan shattered into pieces, and a terrifying killing intent erupted!