“Calm down, would you like to come over to my place to take a look?”
Shu Xiaoxin invited Shu Dehou to visit his place, subtly showing off his current achievements.
“Hmph! I’m not going!”
Shu Dehou refused outright.
One wouldn't guess they were father and son.
Shu Dehou, who normally seemed gentle, was anything but towards Shu Xiaoxin, his demeanor frosty.
Shu Xiaoxin was helpless and could only turn to leave.
It wasn't his style to abandon things midway, but for now, a strategic retreat was necessary.
On his way back, he encountered Bai Suxiang and Shu Risheng.
“What are you doing here, boy? Hurry back!”
Shu Xiaoxin yelled at Shu Risheng.
“I’m not going back, I’m not going back! I’m looking for my grandpa, not you!”
Shu Risheng babbled a string of words.
With his grandfather present, he had found a shield.
Shu Xiaoxin was again at a loss; his own father and his own son were both difficult to handle!
He could only lower his head in resignation, walking ahead with a hasty gait.
Seeing his boss's demeanor, Lao Wu quickly caught up.
“Boss, please calm down!”
“Hmph! … By the way, did you find anything just now?”
Shu Xiaoxin asked without much hope, still wishing for a miracle.
“Reporting to the boss, there were no obvious discoveries. However, I noticed signs that your sister’s computer had been used. I suspect…”
Lao Wu paused, glancing at Shu Xiaoxin’s expression.
The boss’s face was a barometer:
Relaxed meant the statement was acceptable; angry meant the topic should not be brought up again.
Shu Xiaoxin hadn’t intended to dwell on the matter, but he had received word that someone had indeed leaked information from the island to the relevant authorities.
Trouble had occurred, and both sides needed to be handled. (Soudan Novel Network)
Efforts had to be made externally, and internal investigations had to be thorough and meticulous, otherwise, the consequences would be endless.
“Hmm, you suspect…?”
“Yes, boss, we need to find a way to see if there are any emails or anything on that computer!”
Lao Wu prompted his boss to agree with this line of inquiry.
This was related to the future of “Taohuayuan” and could not be taken lightly.
“Since you suspect it, then do it, but no force, and do not provoke my father!”
Shu Xiaoxin tacitly allowed him to use any method, as long as the elder was not angered.
Lao Wu whispered a few words into Shu Xiaoxin’s ear, and Shu Xiaoxin nodded in satisfaction.
If the overt approach failed, then an covert one would suffice!
You can guard against it for a while, but can you guard against it for a lifetime?
Sasha, having narrowly avoided discovery, quickly returned to her room to organize her computer after they left.
Although the information inside wasn't extensive, nor was it crucial evidence, there were still quite a few scattered pieces related to “Taohuayuan.”
She had a premonition that these things could become a fuse for conflict and needed to be dealt with as soon as possible.
“Knock, knock, knock!”
“Daughter, open the door! Hurry!”
Just as Sasha was tidying up, Shu Desheng’s voice was heard at the door, forcing her to shut down the computer in a hurry.
“What are you doing? Come with me quickly!”
“Go where?”
“You’ll know when we get there!”
Without letting Sasha react, Shu Desheng pulled her out.
Judging by the situation, it seemed they were going to Shu Dehou’s residence.
The two entered Shu Dehou’s room one after the other.
Shu Desheng entered first, chatting amiably.
As Sasha followed, she saw Liu Dao was also inside.
His back was to the door, his figure slender, and he was speaking to the person opposite him.
“Why is he here? Does he know Shu Dehou too? It’s strange, I’ve never heard him mention these things.”
Sasha thought to herself as she cautiously approached.
As if accustomed to joking with Liu Dao, she quickly stepped forward and hugged his arm!
“Hey! Why are you here too?”
She showed no maidenly reserve.
Liu Dao, who was in conversation, immediately turned his head when he was hugged.
“It’s you?”
They both said at almost the same time.
Sasha thought it was Liu Dao, while Liu Dao hadn’t expected to be suddenly hugged.
The atmosphere was rather awkward. Bai Suxiang stood next to Shu Risheng, and Liu Dao was on the other side of Shu Risheng.
Sasha quickly let go of his arm. He wasn’t Liu Dao.
But his back was strikingly similar, and even his build was identical.
If it weren't for the fact that there were no immortals in this world, she would have truly suspected that Liu Dao and Liu Dao were the same person.
“Sorry, sorry, I mistook you!”
“It’s alright.”
Liu Dao replied softly.
Listening to him speak, Sasha couldn’t help but feel that he was Liu Dao.
His tone, his accent, it was exactly…
“Come, come, girl, sit down first, let’s talk after you sit!”
Shu Dehou invited.
His intention was to introduce Liu Dao and Sasha, so he had gathered everyone under the guise of a meal.
Shu Risheng had told him he was pursuing Bai Suxiang as his girlfriend; he thought it wouldn't be bad to pair Sasha with Liu Dao as another couple.
“Do you have a twin brother?”
Sasha asked familiarly.
She felt no distance from Liu Dao, and even a sense of familiarity.
Of course, this was based on her woman’s intuition!
“No, why?”
Liu Dao countered.
He was also unnerved. Had this girl discovered something? The way she had been clinging to him since she entered the room was not a good sign.
Seeing the young people so uninhibited, Shu Dehou and Shu Desheng were pleased.
Although Bai Suxiang felt an inexplicable pang of jealousy, seeing that Liu Dao was not overstepping, she restrained herself and continued eating.
…
Hong Island was quiet, having been peaceful for many days.
No prominent figures arrived, nor were there any particularly boisterous selection events.
Just as everyone was enjoying the tranquility, the company issued an order: “Important guests are arriving, everyone must be on high alert!”
Shu Xiaoxin summoned Lao Wu to his office and instructed him to invite Shu Dehou.
To ensure Shu Dehou would come, he specifically passed on a special tactic to Lao Wu.
Shu Dehou was at home, leisurely drinking tea. If undisturbed, it would have been another pleasant day.
“Knock, knock, knock!”
“Who is it! Come in! The door is unlocked!”
Shu Dehou said, and saw Lao Wu walk in.
Shu Dehou’s expression immediately changed. Lao Wu’s sudden visit could only mean trouble!
“What is it?”
Shu Dehou asked coldly.
“Reporting to sir, our boss invites you to come over!”
“He invites me, why doesn't he come himself but send you?”
“It’s like this, sir! A very important distinguished guest has arrived, and our boss is accompanying him and cannot get away!”
“Hmph! What guest, more important than his own father! I'm not going. Tell him to enjoy accompanying his guest!”
Shu Dehou said irritably.