After leaving the hospital, Meng Jingwei had originally planned to return directly to Yancheng. However, thinking that Qing Muye was still working at the company, she went to Yipinju to buy some lunch and brought it to Zhuo Rui Technology.
Unexpectedly, as soon as she reached the entrance of Zhuo Rui Technology, she saw a large crowd gathered.
The people were either standing or sitting by the company entrance. Some of them were holding white banners with lines of large black characters written on them.
"Zhuo Rui Technology kills people."
"Zhuo Rui Technology must pay for its harm; we request justice."
"Black company, we request a ban!"
...
Seeing the people holding white banners, Meng Jingwei's heart suddenly sank. She turned on her blinker and parked her car by the roadside.
Meng Jingwei knew that Qing Muye's company had encountered some problems and had arranged for Qi He to investigate the company's movements. She wondered why Qi He hadn't told her about such a major incident.
Sitting in the car, she took out her phone. She originally intended to call Qing Muye but ended up calling Qi He.
On the other end, the phone rang twice before Qi He answered, "Boss?"
Meng Jingwei frowned slightly and asked in a low voice, "I asked you to investigate the current situation of Ye's company recently. How is your investigation going?"
"I investigated. But... Zhuo Rui Technology didn't find any issues. Everything is normal," the other party replied calmly and composedly.
Listening to his words, Meng Jingwei bit her tongue, nodded thoughtfully, "Everything is normal..."
Her speaking pace was very slow, carrying a hint of something thought-provoking.
On the other end of the phone, Qi He sensed something unusual and nervously reached up to touch his nose, "Uh-huh, everything is normal. What's wrong, Boss?"
Meng Jingwei's expression turned slightly cold. She tilted her head and looked at the group of people causing trouble, then her thin lips parted, and she said, "Qi He, you have failed my trust in you."
"Uh, uh... Boss, what... what do you mean?" Qi He started to panic.
He was very sure that Meng Jingwei must have found out something.
"Although Ye and I are husband and wife, you shouldn't forget your identity. You make me doubt your professionalism too much!"
With that, Meng Jingwei hung up the phone.
She let out a long sigh, with a hint of helplessness.
At this moment, her phone vibrated. The ringtone was exceptionally loud in the car.
Looking at the phone screen with Qi He's phone number displayed, she directly hung up.
As soon as she hung up, he called again.
Meng Jingwei hung up again, but he persistently called back.
Finally, she gave him another chance and answered the phone.
"Boss, Boss, listen to me, listen to me..." Qi He explained fearfully, "I... I made a mistake this time, I really did. President Qing asked me not to tell you, fearing you would worry. He meant well for you, so I agreed. But I absolutely had no intention of betraying you."
Meng Jingwei, however, said, "To me, if you don't do as I instruct, it is betrayal."
"I..." Qi He was speechless. In the end, all the words he wanted to say turned into a sigh, "Boss, I'm sorry. It was my own decision."
His original intention was for Meng Jingwei's own good.
They were husband and wife. Meng Jingwei investigating Qing Muye was out of concern for him, and Qing Muye asking him to keep it secret was to prevent Meng Jingwei from worrying.
Therefore, he had agreed.
"I'll fine you half a month's salary as a minor punishment," Meng Jingwei said, knowing Qi He's good intentions, she couldn't really be angry.
"Hahaha, okay, okay, let alone half a month, a whole month is fine too." Qi He let out a sigh of relief, and his joy could be felt through the phone.
"Only this once."
Meng Jingwei emphasized, "If there is a next time, then you and I will have no more connection."