He did not object to her investigating on her own.
But Zhan Bei Jue still had something to say.
"I must state one point to you, Grandpa. Doing this is entirely for the company, for the livelihoods of tens of thousands of employees, not for myself."
"Money is just numbers in my eyes; more or less makes no difference. I won't target anyone for such things."
"So, if anything unsatisfactory is found, and I handle it impartially, don't say I don't care about brotherhood."
The old man looked out the window, falling silent again.
After a long while, he waved his hand.
"As I said before. The company belongs to both of you now; you decide how to handle it."
"Everyone needs to pay the price for their actions. As long as you can bear that price, it's fine."
After reporting to the old man, Zhan Bei Jue called A Zhong.
He asked if his father had been settled and when he would return to Nan Cheng.
A Zhong said he was settled and would be on a flight today.
"You shouldn't go abroad for now. Stay and help me with some matters, then leave later. We'll discuss the specifics when we meet."
Then, he called Lu Ming Zhe.
Although Lu Ming Zhe was unhappy yesterday, he believed he would not lose in this matter.
He slept soundly.
Zhan Bei Jue's call woke him up.
Hearing his lazy voice, Zhan Bei Jue couldn't help but laugh.
"Dr. Lu is indeed a psychologist; you see things so clearly, still sleeping."
"What else? Go to a bar, get drunk, and then cry and denounce how I was dumped?"
"Since you see it so clearly, I won't waste your time. Go back to sleep."
As he was about to hang up, Lu Ming Zhe quickly sat up.
"You've woken me up, how can I sleep now? My parents are still in Jin Cheng, and they probably won't have peace for the next couple of days."
"I plan to take two days off. Let's go out and have some fun."
Everyone has a desire to confide.
Even if he himself is a psychologist.
Zhan Bei Jue agreed.
The two went to an outdoor activity club together.
Led by the staff, they first changed clothes and then entered the tennis court.
Although Lu Ming Zhe didn't confide about his heartbreak, the force with which he hit the ball showed that he had a lot of anger bottled up.
Before, Zhan Bei Jue always teased him for being weak, like he hadn't eaten.
Today, he was hitting so hard that Zhan Bei Jue could barely keep up.
They were evenly matched, playing for over an hour and still unable to separate.
Finally, Zhan Bei Jue surrendered first.
"Alright, alright, I lost. You're amazing, you're the boss today."
"Let's rest for a bit. If we keep playing like this, my old bones might fall apart tomorrow."
The two took their water to the lounge area, sweating profusely.
Zhan Bei Jue wiped his sweat and teased him.
"I never realized you had such a hobby. Sneaking around and tracking people in the middle of the night."
Lu Ming Zhe: "There's a lot you haven't realized. Will you be more surprised if I tell you I followed them all the way from Jin Cheng?"
"No way? Chen Jiao Jiao didn't sleep all night and ran from Jin Cheng to date him; her love is deep."
"What's wrong? Hearing your tone, you want to send them your blessings?"
"Is that not allowed? Miss Chen Jiao Jiao isn't your wife. In this day and age, people choose their own partners; arranged marriages are out of fashion."
"Arranged marriages are out of fashion? Then how did you and Jiang Nan Fang get married?"
Lu Ming Zhe sneered.
"In any case, I won't bless them. I am determined to marry Chen Jiao Jiao."
"If you have this much free time, save it to bless me instead."
Zhan Bei Jue knew he was feeling down and was just saying these things to vent.
"You saw her with Hu Jia Sheng like that, and you still want to marry her? Won't you feel uncomfortable later?"
"It's not like there are no other women. Why bother?"
"Whether I lack women is my business, and whether I want them together is also my business. Don't try to persuade me."
"Even if I marry Chen Jiao Jiao and just keep her to look at, I don't want to see your 'wild brother' triumphant, how about that?"
"Enough with the nonsense. Get ready with your gift money to give to me later."
Zhan Bei Jue had never seen Lu Ming Zhe seriously argue with anyone before.
To be honest, Zhan Bei Jue really didn't know how capable he was when he argued.
He chuckled.
"They are mutually fond of each other, and Hu Jia Sheng isn't a fool. Are you planning to snatch her?"
"No need. Don't underestimate me. I'll make her come to me and yield."
Fine.
It seemed he already had a plan.
Zhan Bei Jue stopped talking.
The two prepared to rest for a while before starting the second round.
As they were chatting, the staff brought in more people.
A man and a woman.
Wearing the club's provided clothes, like a couple, they leaned against each other.
Lu Ming Zhe glanced over and, what a coincidence.
It was indeed as the saying goes, speak of the devil.
It was Chen Jiao Jiao and Hu Jia Sheng.
He hadn't expected to run into them in such a place.
Their eyes met, and the atmosphere was indescribably awkward.
However, Chen Jiao Jiao quickly reacted.
Linking her arm through Hu Jia Sheng's, she greeted Zhan Bei Jue politely.
Then she asked Lu Ming Zhe.
"Why are you back too? So soon, did you reach an agreement with my father?"
Her demeanor was no different from a public provocation.
Lu Ming Zhe was very angry, but he smiled.
"We reached an agreement."
"Then thank you for letting go. If you wish, we can still be friends in the future."
Lu Ming Zhe ignored her and nudged Zhan Bei Jue with his arm.
"Let's go, weren't we going to play a second round?"
Zhan Bei Jue glanced at the couple opposite them, put down his towel, picked up his racket, and slowly stood up with Lu Ming Zhe.
Although Hu Jia Sheng's expression was calm, he couldn't help but proactively explain to Zhan Bei Jue.
"We just finished discussing the Group Star Phase III project yesterday, so we came to relax today."
In fact, there was no need to explain.
It made him seem inferior.
Zhan Bei Jue did not respond to his words.
He simply patted his shoulder as he passed and walked away with Lu Ming Zhe.
Until the two entered the tennis court and were sure no one could hear their conversation, Lu Ming Zhe spat angrily.
"See? They're so arrogant, treating my dignity as nothing, trampling on me like this, and they still want me to let them go? Am I still human?"
Zhan Bei Jue could understand his feelings and patted his shoulder.
"Then keep at it. I'm already prepared to attend the wedding."
With anger in their hearts, the two continued to play intensely.
They stopped only when they were too hungry.
Lu Ming Zhe asked Zhan Bei Jue to treat him to a meal.
"Since you have nothing to do, stay with me for the day. I'm really feeling too stifled."
Out of brotherhood, Zhan Bei Jue agreed without hesitation.
The two went to a private restaurant.
Who would have thought that such a coincidence would happen?
Even in such a remote place, they would run into acquaintances.
Zhan Bei Jue hadn't noticed the other side at first, until he unexpectedly heard Shen Min Er's voice.
"That's enough, Mr. Ke, this amount is plenty."