Being insulted right to one’s face like this, even though no names were mentioned, anyone could tell that this was aimed at someone specific. Normally, with He Lei’s fiery temper, he wouldn’t care about the consequences and would’ve settled it with a beating so severe the person wouldn’t be able to take care of themselves anymore.

But today, he didn’t do that. He rationally suppressed the anger within him. However, his tone was still unfriendly as he said, "So, according to what you’re saying, we’re all dogs then."

"No, no, no!" Liu Yunpeng usually looked down on the people under him from the bottom of his heart, so he always spoke without a filter. In his anger just now, he didn’t realize he had offended this God of Destruction beside him. Now, he hurriedly explained, "He Lei, don’t misunderstand. I’m talking about that scoundrel Huang Yong, not including you. You’re the one in the Factory who..."

"Alright, stick to the main topic!" He Lei has always been straightforward and he hates it when people play around with meaningless talk in front of him. So he interrupted Liu Yunpeng’s nonsense, threw a couple of peanuts into his mouth, and continued, "You came to me and spoke a lot about Huang Yong. Are you just trying to give me a story about him?"

"No, how could I be!" Liu Yunpeng quickly grabbed the bottle to fill He Lei’s glass. "He Lei, I’ve been talking for so long, haven’t you figured out what I’m trying to say?"

He Lei said nothing, he just glared at the former with wide-open eyes, as if to say, do I look like the worms in your stomach? How would I know what you want to say?

Liu Yunpeng urgently explained, "He Lei, don’t you feel that Huang Yong is too arrogant now, he doesn’t care about anyone! Look at him every day, acting as if nobody knows how awesome he is."

He Lei nodded noncommittally, "Yeah, that guy sure likes to throw his weight around."

Encouraged by the agreement, Liu Yunpeng immediately continued, "Exactly! And he’s now meddling in everything, acting like he’s the big boss at the Factory."

"True, he’s getting more and more arrogant! But there’s nothing that can be done, many of these things are arranged by Mr. Cheng." He Lei pretended to drink while discreetly observing Liu Yunpeng’s reaction. Seeing that the other wasn’t impressed, he added, "Yunpeng, if you’re so dissatisfied with Huang Yong, why not speak to Mr. Cheng? I think if you report Huang Yong’s misconduct, he’ll definitely face consequences."

Liu Yunpeng sighed heavily, took a drink, and topped off another glass. After three consecutive glasses, he heatedly said, "Sigh, it’s no use, He Lei. I’ve tried. Take my girlfriend Li Huiru leaving as an example; it’s clear Huang Yong was stirring up trouble, but my dad just protects him without punishment. I really don’t know what spell my dad’s under lately to value that bastard so highly. Sigh, He Lei, what’s so good about Huang Yong for my dad to favor him?"

He Lei seemed particularly fond of the peanuts, his chopsticks never ceased picking them up: "Hmph, that guy Huang Yong knows how to finesse people, praises like a bombshell, who the hell doesn’t enjoy flattering words."

"Well said, He Lei! I’ll drink to that." Liu Yunpeng raised his glass in a toasting gesture, "You’re damn right, this guy is sneaky. In front of my dad he acts overly honest and loyal, but behind the scenes? He runs everything, much of which my dad has no idea about."

"Well, what can you do? Huang Yong is favored by your dad." At the end of the day, He Lei was quite unhappy about Huang Yong’s favored status, so his words carried a hint of jealousy.

"That’s why we really can’t let this Huang Yong continue being so arrogant. Otherwise, sooner or later, he’ll be trampling all over us." Liu Yunpeng was so agitated he almost flipped the table.

He Lei’s eyes swept, thinking, what are you, a little kid, comparing yourself to me? Even if Huang Yong is damn arrogant, he wouldn’t dare challenge me. Has he had enough of living?

"So what, he’s got the capability now!"

"He Lei, why are you talking defeatist? In my eyes, you’re a real man’s man, standing up straight against the world. How could you so easily compromise to a scumbag like Huang Yong?"

Liu Yunpeng used the ’provoke method’, knowing the person in front of him had a very straightforward nature and could easily be ignited, so he employed the most effective strategy among the thirty-six ones to stir emotions.

But he misjudged the current situation. It’s true, He Lei was easily swayed, but it depended on who, not just anyone could get him to act recklessly.

From fighting his way up from the bottom for so many years, getting to his position now wasn’t just luck or sycophancy; the hardships and darkness he endured couldn’t be understood by someone like Liu Yunpeng who grew up in privilege.

He Lei put on the appearance of an unbothered pig, "Sigh, what can be done? Huang Yong is now the favored figure by Mr. Cheng’s side, whereas I’m stuck here, can’t even leave the Factory, let alone needing to report to Huang Yong for anything."

"That’s all the more reason not to let him continue like this!"

"Then tell me what to do!" He Lei finally set his chopsticks down and earnestly looked at Liu Yunpeng.

The latter spoke seriously too, "He Lei, I’ve thought it over. To strike against Huang Yong, we need to catch him red-handed in something, otherwise, my dad won’t act against him."

"Damn, what nonsense, everyone knows that. But will Huang Yong give you a chance to catch him red-handed?"

Seeing He Lei about to grab his chopsticks again, Liu Yunpeng hurriedly pressed his hand down, "He Lei, have you forgotten what I told you before about Li Huiru? She’s still not back all night, if we can find her and get to the truth, maybe we can link Huang Yong to it. Believe me, if we can tie him to this case, I can persuade my dad to punish him. Even if my dad protects him, Huang Yong would still suffer somewhat. It’s a rare opportunity!"

He Lei flicked off Liu Yunpeng’s pressing hand, glaring at him and saying, "Rare my ass! You kid are stupid, look for her? Where will you look? Damn, if he’s hiding her well, how will you find her? Besides, I can’t even leave the Factory, what the hell am I supposed to do?"

He Lei ruthlessly dismissed Liu Yunpeng’s suggestion, leaving the previously confident Liu Yunpeng feeling doused by cold water.

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