Late at night, two cars with bright headlights sped through the deserted streets.
Leading the way was a Benz, followed by a Santana.
Both cars were traveling at high speeds, heading towards the Xinhua Electronics Factory.
In the Benz, Qin Chuan was driving, with Zheng Chengdao in the passenger seat.
"Where are they now?"
Despite the abrupt question, Zheng Chengdao reacted quickly. "They're at the back entrance of the electronics factory. I've had my men watching secretly, making it look abandoned. I didn't expect you to be right, boss!"
Qin Chuan's face was as dark as water. Just a few minutes ago, Zheng Chengdao had called to say that thieves had been discovered at the electronics factory, and someone was transporting goods out by car through the back door in the middle of the night.
The men guarding the area had caught them red-handed and were now waiting for them to arrive and handle the situation!
Qin Chuan's face was grim, but he pressed the accelerator down a little further. The Benz roared like a beast, its speed increasing again.
Before long, they arrived at the electronics factory!
Qin Chuan drove around to the back entrance. Under the bright headlights, he immediately saw a light truck parked by the back door of the factory.
And around this light truck, a group of burly men had surrounded several individuals.
The surrounded people showed unconcealed terror. Two of them had blood on their faces, clearly having been beaten severely. Others had their backs turned, their faces hidden.
Qin Chuan got out of the car without a word.
"Boss!"
"Boss, you're here!"
"Boss, it's them! These scoundrels are stealing!"
Seeing Qin Chuan arrive, the group of men shouted out, their faces beaming with pride.
They had indeed performed well tonight, discovering these thieves.
"Thank you all for your hard work. Everyone will receive a red packet bonus tonight!"
After speaking, Qin Chuan walked to the back of the light truck and opened the cargo door, without even looking at the people inside.
Suddenly, the goods loaded in the cargo hold were revealed.
The small cargo space was already two-thirds full, and the items were a chaotic mess, everything imaginable.
There were office desks, sofas, coffee tables, chairs, and benches. The items further back were unclear.
"Get a flashlight!"
Qin Chuan called out, and someone immediately handed him a flashlight. Zheng Chengdao also approached with a flashlight.
The two of them climbed into the cargo hold together and carefully examined the items inside... until the beam of the flashlight settled on a pile of metal objects deep within the hold, and stayed there.
Qin Chuan, whose expression was already grim, became completely overcast at this moment, emitting an uncontrollable rage.
Zheng Chengdao's eyes also flashed with coldness. Even though he didn't understand machinery, he could tell that those metal objects were not ordinary scrap iron, but had been dismantled from some kind of mechanical equipment, likely worth a considerable sum.
"Bastards, these people are truly black-hearted!"
Zheng Chengdao cursed through gritted teeth.
At this point, Qin Chuan had already jumped out of the car. He first took out his phone and made two calls, then walked with steady steps towards the thieves.
Seeing Qin Chuan approaching, the surrounded individuals trembled, their faces pale.
"We really don't know anything!"
"Boss, please, this has nothing to do with us!"
Someone recognized Qin Chuan as the boss and cried profusely, begging for mercy.
"It's them! They hired us, they just said to transport some things with our car."
Suddenly, someone pointed to the left with their arm.
The two figures pointed at visibly trembled simultaneously, as if struck by immense fear.
Qin Chuan felt that the two backs looked somewhat familiar and said coldly, "Turn around!"
The two figures trembled again, but remained still.
"Boss, I recognize them! One is Wu Kai, the warehouse supervisor of our Xinhua Electronics Factory, and the other is Deputy Factory Director Sun Zheng!"
At this moment, one of the men shouted.
Qin Chuan's expression changed. He quickly went around to face the two figures and found that what was said was entirely correct. These two were indeed Wu Kai and Sun Zheng.
Both were high-ranking officials at the electronics factory. One was in charge of the crucial warehouse, and the other was the esteemed Deputy Factory Director. Both held considerable power within the factory.
Qin Chuan's expression was filled with complexity. Though he had countless words in his heart, he didn't know how to express them at this moment. Finally, all his thoughts converged into three simple words: "Why?!"
He had anticipated that with the change of leadership at the electronics factory, some people below might have second thoughts, some might consider leaving to seek other paths.
Some might even take the opportunity to secretly steal factory resources to satisfy their selfish desires, which was why he had prepared countermeasures early on.
He had his men continuously monitor the situation 24 hours a day. The front gate security had already been replaced with his own people. As for the back gate, a deliberate loophole had been left, making it appear to be an oversight.
However, Qin Chuan never expected to catch such big fish.
One was a warehouse supervisor, the other a deputy factory director. Many people must have envied their positions. Yet, they had committed such acts.
Seeing Qin Chuan facing them directly, Sun Zheng and Wu Kai, who had been evasive, became calm.
"Boss, it's too late to say anything now!"
"Since you've discovered us, we will both resign voluntarily tomorrow and give up our positions!"
Sun Zheng said, his expression appearing remarkably composed.
"Yes, we will resign voluntarily!"
Wu Kai quickly followed suit, his attitude implying that the worst they would face was resignation.
It seemed that in their eyes, being caught red-handed simply meant resigning and leaving.
Qin Chuan frowned, then found that the anger in his heart could no longer be contained. He unleashed two kicks, hitting both of them heavily in the stomach.
Two screams echoed as Wu Kai and Sun Zheng were sent sprawling to the ground, their faces contorted in pain.
"You two idiots, you've thought about this far too simply!"
"Do you really think a mere resignation will settle matters, and you can just walk away?"
Qin Chuan cursed vehemently, pointing an accusing finger at the fallen Sun Zheng and Wu Kai.
This time, the expressions of the two changed, realizing that the situation was far more complicated than they had imagined.
Indeed, what awaited them had just begun.
"I'm too lazy to ask if you have accomplices or if you were instigated. I've already called the police. You can tell them whatever you need to say!"
Qin Chuan continued.
*Boom!!*
As if struck by lightning, Sun Zheng and Wu Kai froze, their faces instantly draining of all color.
They seemed to have never expected Qin Chuan to be so ruthless, calling the police without a second thought.
Considering their actions and their past deeds, the consequences of being investigated by the police were unimaginable.
After exchanging a look, the two quickly scrambled to their feet and then dropped to their knees before Qin Chuan with a thud.
"Boss, please, call the police and tell them not to come!"
"Whatever compensation you want, we'll pay!"
Sun Zheng and Wu Kai's tears and snot streamed down their faces as they kowtowed repeatedly, begging Qin Chuan to let them off this time.