Lin Mu nodded, "Yeah, for you guys, maybe work is more important than eating, but for me, my wife’s meal is more important than work. Alright, I’ve been chatting with you for so long, my wife might be starving by now. You guys go back first. If I have time, maybe I’ll come to you on my own. You won’t be able to persuade me, and now I need to accompany my wife to eat."

Zhou Jiande looked at Lin Mu, almost turning from anger to amusement. It was the first time he’d seen such an oddball, one who has to find time to go to the police station after hitting someone?

But Zhou Jiande was helpless against Lin Mu, because he was definitely no match for Lin Mu. With his skills, he couldn’t take Lin Mu away. So Lin Mu waved to Zhou Jiande and got in the car, while Zhou Jiande dared not stop him. He had already suffered a major loss once, having been thrown out of a restaurant the day before, so today he obediently stood still.

There was no way around it. Zhou Jiande could only watch with his eyes wide open as Lin Mu grandly left before him. Lin Mu got into the car, casually left with Man Luo, without the slightest embarrassment. Just a small policeman; Lin Mu really didn’t take him seriously, because now he had something most important and serious to do, and that was to have a meal with his wife.

On the other side, at Jinye’s Imperial Capital International Club, Chengzai stood respectfully in front of the office desk, reporting to the boss sitting across from him in the chair, "Boss, I’ve already investigated the matter you asked about."

Jinye took a slow drag from the large cigar in his hand, exhaling a plume of smoke, "Go ahead."

"Boss, this..." Chengzai looked at Jinye with a troubled expression, seemingly hesitant to speak.

"What’s the matter? What’s so hard to say? Hurry up, stop hemming and hawing!" Jinye’s tone turned considerably grim, and his voice became more severe.

"Yes, yes, boss, I’ll speak." Chengzai quickly nodded, then looked at Jinye, "Boss, I’ll tell you this, but please don’t get angry."

"I’ve told you to just say it, cut the crap." Jinye shot Chengzai a fierce glare.

Chengzai frowned and said, "Boss, the issue of internal leaks in our factory seems to be related to Mei Niang."

Upon hearing Chengzai’s words, Jinye immediately widened his eyes and suddenly stood up from his seat, "What? What did you say?"

"No... it’s true, it indeed has to do with Mei Niang," Chengzai bowed his head and said. He naturally knew Mei Niang’s position in Jinye Group; she was practically second only to one, above thousands. In the entire Imperial Capital International Club, aside from Jinye, the control lay in Mei Niang’s hands.

Jinye’s facial muscles twitched slightly, becoming extremely sullen. He reached out and grabbed Chengzai by the neck, lifting him from the ground, "Chengzai, Mei Niang has always been good to you, yet you dare to frame her?"

Chengzai’s veins bulged, and his face turned red, "Bo...boss, I’ve always been loyal to you. Mei Niang has also been kind to me. How could I deliberately frame Mei Niang?"

Jinye looked at Chengzai, pondered for a moment, then put him back on the ground, "I guess you wouldn’t dare. So go ahead, explain everything clearly, or don’t blame me for being ruthless."

Chengzai gasped heavily, massaging his neck, and said, "Boss, I’ve already investigated it. A few days ago, two guards in the factory brought a man inside, and the small guard who escaped when the factory was breached saw that the leader was Lin Mu. Moreover, on the same day, Lin Mu appeared at the International Club with Mei Niang. According to the memories of the small guard at the time, Mei Niang said he was her bodyguard. Because of Mei Niang’s identity, the guards didn’t question it."

Jinye’s face turned ashen upon hearing this. Mei Niang was the woman he trusted most. If she betrayed him, it would be no small blow to Jinye.

"Chengzai, are you sure about what you’re saying?" Jinye’s voice was very cold, and his eyes began to turn red, like a beast slowly awakening.

"Boss, I’ve been with you for so many years. When have I ever dared to lie to you? Besides, I have no reason to lie to you. This is all from my investigation. Mei Niang has always been good to me, and when I found out about this, I didn’t dare to tell you at first, but this issue concerns the safety of our group company, so I had to tell you, boss! Please believe me!" Chengzai pleaded with Jinye.

Jinye nodded, took a deep breath, and said, "Bring Mei Niang to me."

"Yes, boss." Chengzai nodded and then left the office.

Not long after, the office door opened. Mei Niang, clad in fur, with black knee-high boots and black shorts revealing her fair and delicate thighs, appeared especially alluring.

"Master Jin, you called for me!" Mei Niang said in a sweet voice, then sat on Jinye’s lap with her round and perky backside.

Jinye still wore a sullen expression, wrapping his arms around Mei Niang, saying, "Mei Niang, how have I treated you?"

"Master Jin, you’ve always been the best to me, of course, there’s no question about it," Mei Niang said in a sweet voice, teasing Jinye with a light punch, then asked with confusion, "Master Jin, what’s wrong with you today? Why do you seem different today?"

"Have you seen Lin Mu?" Jinye asked in a cold voice, like a leopard growling on a cold winter’s night, searching for prey, ready at any moment to snap its jaws shut.

Mei Niang’s face changed dramatically upon hearing Jinye’s words but quickly regained composure. She then laughed sweetly at Jinye, "Master Jin, when have I seen him?"

Jinye glanced at Mei Niang, then said coldly, "Chengzai just told me that a few days ago you brought Lin Mu to the mountain factory, and some subordinates saw you with Lin Mu at the International Club. Chengzai has been with me for so many years, he wouldn’t say such things without basis."

Mei Niang looked at Jinye, understanding roughly the reason for this, but she was cornered. If she admitted now, she’d just be another victim beneath Jinye’s hand. But if she didn’t admit it, she might still have a slight chance of survival.

"Master Jin, what do you mean? You’d rather believe a subordinate than the woman who’s slept by your side night after night?" Mei Niang stood up from Jinye, her face full of anger.

"It’s not that I don’t trust you. I don’t want to believe you did it, but you should understand, I hate being deceived by others the most, especially by those I trust the most," Jinye said coldly.

"Fine, Master Jin, you don’t have to trust me, but you can’t just frame me based on Chengzai’s words. You can call Chengzai in, and we can confront each other," Mei Niang said, looking at Jinye with a disgruntled expression.