I just got divorced, and the female CEO is already clinging to me.

Chapter 67 Don't worry, I won't turn evil.

After returning from Liu Yue's place, Xu Menghao looked at Ye Cheng with a different gaze.

My eyes were filled with admiration.

Ye Cheng sensed the change in Xu Menghao and knew that he believed his story.

Xu Menghao had lunch with the villagers, and the village chief, Zhang Dayong, kept trying to get attention, only to be taught a lesson by Xu Menghao.

After lunch, Xu Menghao did not stay in Shantao Village. This trip was an accident, as he still had a lot of work to do in the office.

On the way back, Xu Menghao suddenly asked Ye Cheng again how he should deal with the listening device.

This question was asked only because she had a certain level of trust in Ye Cheng.

Ye Cheng said, "It's best not to alert them. Let us contact Secretary Wei before making a decision."

Xu Menghao warned, "If he is really involved in the kidnapping of my wife, it means that the other party is a vicious person."

If you get involved in this, it could lead to danger.

I don't want to drag you into this, so I want to cut my losses quickly and confront Xiao Wei directly.

Ye Cheng advised against it, saying, "You're cutting through the Gordian knot, but you're only eliminating Secretary Wei as a pawn, without implicating the person behind the scenes."

It might also anger the other party, causing them to act desperately.

You'll be in danger then.

Now you must remain calm and composed. If you do not act, then do nothing; but if you do act, you must uproot the other party completely. Just pretend you know nothing about this.

Mr. Shen has already checked your phone and found no listening device implanted.

From now on, if there are any important matters, please do not discuss them in the office.

Xu Menghao sighed deeply: "I don't understand why this is."

Ye Chengdao: "I believe we will have an answer soon."

You don't need to worry about me; I am perfectly capable of protecting myself.

Actually, I can walk normally now. Sitting in a wheelchair is just a way to lull those who want to harm me into a false sense of security.

Since you've chosen to believe me, I'll reveal another secret to you.

Ye Cheng knew that this secret could no longer be considered a secret, after all, he had already shown a certain level of strength last night.

The fact that he can walk will be made public sooner or later.

However, it's a different story if you bring it up voluntarily.

At least Xu Menghao's trust in Ye Cheng has increased a bit.

They've told us their biggest secret, so what right do we have not to trust them?

Xu Menghao seemed unsurprised: "I knew it! With your amazing medical skills, how could you possibly keep yourself in a wheelchair all this time?"

Ye Cheng sighed, "It's been three years. It took me three whole years to get back to normal."

Xu Menghao looked at Ye Cheng seriously and said, "In ancient times, you had the potential to achieve great things."

If someone like you goes astray, it will be a disaster for the whole society.

I hope you won't forget your original aspirations.

This sudden instruction was quite unexpected.

Elders always like to casually impart a few profound truths.

Ye Cheng said in a very childish way, "Don't worry, I can't turn evil."

After dropping Xu Menghao off at the office building, Ye Cheng asked Shen Qingrou, "Do you have any other plans for this afternoon?"

Shen Qingrou understood Ye Cheng's meaning: "You have plans?"

Ye Cheng said, "Go buy some tea leaves and give them to Secretary Wei after he gets off work."

Shen Qingrou looked at Ye Cheng as if he were an idiot: "You don't really think Secretary Wei likes drinking tea, do you?!"

Ye Cheng had his reasons: "Whether he likes it or not is an open secret. At least every weekend he goes to a teahouse in the city alone to drink tea."

First, test the waters.

Shen Qingrou said, "Alright."

The two bought some high-end tea nearby and then waited near the office building.

When Secretary Wei got off work, Shen Qingrou suddenly appeared in front of him carrying tea leaves. Without saying a word, she put the tea leaves into the basket of Secretary Wei's electric scooter and said, "Thank you, Secretary Wei, for speaking well of us to the district head, which helped us successfully secure this project."

After saying that, she left in a hurry without waiting for Secretary Wei's response.

I got back in the car, started the engine, and sped away.

It's like being a thief.

Secretary Wei glanced at the tea leaves in the basket and sneered, "Interesting, looks like a big fish."

While driving, Shen Qingrou complained, "Why does giving a gift have to be done like a thief?"

Why not just give it away openly? It's just a box of tea.

Ye Cheng said, "You've got an honest boss who dares to openly accept gifts?"

You're only feeling this way because you've become familiar with District Chief Xu, and you're not in a superior-subordinate relationship.

The key issue is that Secretary Wei doesn't dare to.

This is to give him a reason to accept the gift.

That's when he'll think we're sensible.

Shen Qingrou asked, "You know quite a lot, have you done any special research on it?"

Ye Cheng denied it, saying, "Why would I study that stuff?"

What I hate most is a world where personal connections and favors don't matter, and where merit doesn't speak for itself.

Shen Qingrou said disdainfully, "You've become the very thing you hate the most."

Ye Cheng had his reasons: "That's different. I'm not giving gifts out of the goodness of my heart; I'm just trying to fish for them."

Shen Qingrou suddenly looked ahead and said, "If my stepmother found out that we won the Qingyuan Mountain project, what do you think her reaction would be?"

"Won't they use some kind of force to assassinate us?"

Ye Cheng reached out and gently patted Shen Qingrou's shoulder: "Don't worry, it's not time to reveal our true intentions yet."

She won't resort to extreme measures unless absolutely necessary.

If you don't want people to know, then don't do it in the first place. She was also worried that the news would leak out and your father would find out, and everything she had now would vanish.

Actually, your father's love for you is a very good talisman.

You should be nicer to him.

Shen Qingrou said helplessly, "If I treat him well, he will definitely have high expectations of me."

But my ambitions lie not in the Shen Group; I really want to leave it to my younger brother.

If possible, I would like to start my own business.

But old man Shen just didn't understand what I meant and insisted on bringing up my own mother.

On the contrary, I think that my stepmother's deep hatred for me was entirely caused by Old Man Shen.

If he hadn't insisted on choosing me as his successor, I can't understand why my stepmother would still target me.

Ye Cheng said with emotion, "It seems that your stepmother's care for you when you were young has had an effect, which is why you still appreciate her kindness to this day."

A mistake is a mistake. She has already done something to hurt you, so I can never forgive her.

Since you intend to be independent, why don't we eliminate the Cheng and Chen families and turn their businesses into yours alone?

Shen Qingrou replied, "To fight external threats, we must first secure internal stability. How can we expand outwards if we haven't resolved our internal problems?"

"I'd better focus on getting the Qingyuan Mountain project done well first."

She drove Ye Cheng directly back to headquarters, to the chairman's office, and briefly recounted the events of the day.

Upon hearing this, Shen Qianfeng praised her excitedly, "I knew my daughter was capable; all she needed was a catalyst."

Now the opportunity has arrived, and I've finally proven my abilities.

But Shen Qingrou attributed all the credit to Ye Cheng: "Old man Shen Qing, you've misunderstood. All of this is Ye Cheng's achievement alone."