The next day.
After Meng Jingwei woke up, the attendant delivered breakfast. As she was eating, there was a knock on the door.
"Who is it?" she asked.
The person outside immediately replied, "Miss Meng, it's me, Song Ci."
Song Ci?
Meng Jingwei couldn't help but feel impressed by the speed.
She got up, walked to the suite door, and opened it.
"Miss Meng, it's been a while."
Song Ci stood before Meng Jingwei, smiled politely, and bowed ninety degrees. "I apologize for my previous rash behavior. I was too superficial, I'm sorry!"
That time at the 'Xie Hou Wedding' company, Qing Muyye had asked Song Ci to bring a drafted contract for Meng Jingwei to sign. Because the share section was left blank, Meng Jingwei was supposed to fill it in. Song Ci, sitting opposite, merely glanced at it and assumed Meng Jingwei was giving him ninety-five percent of the shares.
For this, Song Ci had said many unpleasant things in front of Meng Jingwei. He had even continued to badmouth Meng Jingwei to Qing Muyye after returning to Songyu Group.
As a result…
Meng Jingwei had actually given ninety-five percent of the shares to their own boss.
Song Ci was slapped in the face on the spot and, moreover, was 'exiled' to Wuming Island for training for quite some time.
Meng Jingwei scrutinized Song Ci, noticing he had become much thinner and his skin darker after their time apart. His hair was now a buzz cut.
He now gave off an impression of simple honesty and sincerity.
"An apology? It's not necessary."
It was true that Meng Jingwei had been upset about what happened that day, but after learning that Qing Muyye had sent Song Ci away for training, she knew he had received some punishment.
Furthermore, seeing how pale and thin Song Ci looked now, she knew he had endured hardship.
She opened the door wider and stood to the side. "Come in."
Song Ci nodded and entered.
After returning from Wuming Island, Song Jun had contacted him and told him about recent events.
Song Ci knew how much their boss cared about Meng Jingwei, so he was respectful towards her, daring not to offend her again.
He had no desire to re-experience the hardship of Wuming Island.
"Miss Meng, this is for you." Song Ci handed a key to Meng Jingwei.
"What is this?"
Meng Jingwei looked puzzled.
"The apartment next door to yours. Boss bought it right after you moved in. Boss said that since your master has arrived, you should live next door from now on."
Song Ci was unaware of this matter.
However, from such small details, he could tell that their boss truly liked Meng Jingwei.
There were thousands of beautiful women in Lancheng, and Song Ci still couldn't understand what was so special about Meng Jingwei that made their boss so obsessed with her.
Listening to Song Ci, Meng Jingwei lowered her gaze to the key, her heart filled with immense gratitude. A warm current flowed through her.
So, Qing Muyye had done so much for her behind the scenes.
All this time, Meng Jingwei had thought Qing Muyye didn't know where she lived after she moved to the new complex.
To her surprise, not only did he know, but he had also bought the apartment next door.
She took the key. "Please thank him for me."
"Boss said he doesn't want to hear you say 'thank you'."
Qing Muyye had likely anticipated what Meng Jingwei would say and had instructed Song Ci to relay a message: "Boss also said to take good care of yourself. If you need anything, just tell me, and I will do my best."
"Yes, there is something I need you to do right now."
Meng Jingwei currently had no one she could trust, so she had to rely on Qing Muyye's people.
This put Meng Jingwei in a rather passive position.
She wanted to find someone reliable, but she lacked the funds, and her will was strong but her ability was lacking.
"Miss Meng, please instruct me."
Song Ci nodded slightly, very respectfully.
His demeanor made Meng Jingwei feel unaccustomed.
After all, Song Ci had always disliked Meng Jingwei before, and his gaze towards her was filled with disdain.
This stark contrast made her feel a bit uneasy.
She said, "You don't need to be so formal with me. We're all on the same side."
"Yes, Miss Meng."
Meng Jingwei shook her head helplessly, turned, and walked to the dining table. "You're here so early; you haven't eaten, have you? Sit down and have something together while we talk."
Song Ci hesitated, but he was indeed a bit hungry.
He had rushed back that morning and had been busy handling matters ever since.
Seeing his hesitation, Meng Jingwei invited him again. Only then did Song Ci sit opposite her, albeit a little reservedly, and they began to eat.
As she ate, Meng Jingwei said, "For the next period, help me… keep an eye on Qing Sihui."
"Seventh Uncle?"
"Yes."
"Understood. Mainly, I need to know who he meets and who he contacts."
Meng Jingwei was still worried about Shu Yao, concerned that Qing Sihui might harm her.
Shu Yao was a girl so devoted to love, even if a little impulsive. Meng Jingwei couldn't bear to see her end up with deep emotional scars.
They say birds of a feather flock together.
The fact that Qing Sihui was so close to Xiao Cheng already indicated he wasn't a good person. She hoped he wouldn't go too far.
After briefing Song Ci, Meng Jingwei left with him.
Upon returning home, Old Man Chen was already sitting at the dining table eating, with Xiao Qiang, the private detective Meng Jingwei had hired, standing beside him.
"Hmph, you have the audacity to leave an old man like me here and run off?"
Old Man Chen sat at the table, eating a steamed bun and taking a sip of white wine.
He enjoyed drinking, and two liang of white wine each morning, noon, and evening had become a habit.
Initially, Meng Jingwei thought his excessive drinking might be bad for his health, but after a hospital check-up, she found it had no adverse effects and stopped worrying.
"Hehehe, I was afraid I'd disturb your sleep."
Meng Jingwei smiled and sat opposite him, chatting with him.
In the morning, Meng Jingwei took Old Man Chen for a walk around Lancheng. In the afternoon, she took him to 'Xie Hou Wedding'.
However, the wedding company had changed its name.
It was now called 'Chu Jian'.
Chu Jian? Xie Hou?
Meng Jingwei wondered if Qing Muyye had changed the name to 'Chu Jian' and reopened it precisely because the previous company was called 'Xie Hou' when she announced its closure.
The company was under renovation, so Meng Jingwei arranged for Old Man Chen to supervise.
After all, he had nothing to do all day, so it was better to give him something to do.
She had originally planned for Old Man Chen to rest for a few days before returning to work, but he insisted he was bored and wanted to start working sooner. Reluctantly, she agreed.
The next day, Meng Jingwei returned to the old residence to visit Madam Qing.
Meanwhile, Old Man Chen, who was at the wedding company, quietly left. He detoured to a spot without surveillance, hailed a taxi, and got in. "To Qingyun Teahouse."
Ten minutes later, at Qingyun Teahouse, Old Man Chen went upstairs with familiarity and entered a private room.
The people sitting in the room were none other than the couple Li Fu'an and Zhao Ruolan.
Upon seeing Old Man Chen, they immediately stood up. "Teacher."