"Tea is here!" Qiqi came in with a tray of exquisite tea sets. Although she seemed rude and arrogant to outsiders, she was always respectful to Lin Shimei's two distant relatives, especially Chen Yinqing, just because they were rich and powerful.

"Thank you, Sister Qiqi." Chen Yinqing took the teacup, took a sip and said, "Brother Shimei, you have been running this place for many years and have accumulated a group of loyal customers. If someone else wants to open a western restaurant here, it would be a dead end. But this restaurant, or the boss behind it, doesn't seem to care at all, because he has enough strength and confidence to defeat you."

Qiqi heard something and snorted coldly, "Who is so arrogant and dares to boast that he will crush us?"

Chen Yinqing turned the teacup and said calmly, "Do you remember the man who extorted 50,000 yuan from us for a flower girl more than a week ago?"

Lin Shimei and his wife looked at each other and said in unison, "Is that the guy who wants to open a western restaurant across the street?"

Chen Yinqing nodded: "It's him. His name is Gao Fei, he has been an orphan since childhood. He worked in my company a month ago and drove for me. But nine days ago, he resigned and planned to open a western restaurant opposite yours to compete with you!"

"So it's him, an orphan?" Qiqi laughed disdainfully, "A driver who used to drive for you wants to open a Western restaurant on the pedestrian street and even wants to compete with us? What a wild idea!"

Lin Shimei also breathed a sigh of relief: "Yes, it seems that he is indeed whimsical. Xiaobing, don't you think so?"

However, after seeing the sneer on Chen Yinqing's face, Lin Shimei's relief instantly disappeared.

Jiao Enzuo interrupted at this moment: “Brother Shimei, Sister Qiqi, you didn’t misjudge him, but you underestimated him.”

Qiqi was unconvinced and said, "How did we underestimate him? In terms of capital or connections, how can he compare to us?"

Jiao Enzuo smiled and shook his head, then asked, "Have you ever heard of the German restaurant brand - German Light?"

"Germany's Light?" As the owners of a western restaurant, Lin Shimei and his wife had naturally heard of this internationally renowned brand. Their faces turned pale instantly. "You mean... the restaurant across the street is a Germany's Light chain store? And Gao Fei... he is actually the manager of this store?!"

Jiao Enzuo nodded slowly, confirming their guess.

Lin Shimei and his wife looked at each other, feeling an indescribable fear in their hearts.

After a long while, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in Lin Shimei's eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "It's not that easy for him to cut off my financial resources!"

In the early morning, the sunlight shines like golden silk, the sky is clear and there is not a single cloud in the sky.

Chen Yinqing, the president who is always famous for her precise time management, stepped into the office on time at 7:55 in the morning as usual.

Yesterday, she had just returned from overseas and stepped onto the bustling pedestrian street, her eyes inadvertently passing by the shop that was being renovated. She knew very well that if this news fell into the ears of Lin Shimei and his wife, it would definitely cause a big stir. However, she chose to quietly tell Lin Shimei the news, both for testing and out of a subtle psychological reason - she hoped to take this opportunity to see how Lin Shimei would respond.

Chen Yinqing's behavior may seem a bit unkind to others, but she thinks it is out of protection for Lin Shimei. After all, she is a distant relative of Lin Shimei and is a person who knows the dangers of the business world. She hates the man named Gao Fei and she longs to see him ruined and destitute to the point where he can only beg for shelter from her.

Chen Yinqing felt a surge of pleasure in her heart. She sighed softly, tilted her head back, leaned on the big chair, tapped the ground with her toes, and swayed her body slightly. In her mind, she saw Gao Fei kneeling in front of her, begging desperately. At that moment, she seemed to have become a queen who held the power of life and death, enjoying the supreme pleasure.

However, just as she was immersed in her fantasy, her phone suddenly rang with a crisp ding-dong sound. She lazily picked up the phone and saw a WeChat message from Jiao Enzuo on the screen: "Are you free tonight? I'd like to invite you to have coffee."

Jiao Enzuo, a man with a complicated relationship with Chen Yinqing, his mother and Chen Yinqing's mother Chen Ruoxuan are cousins, and their acquaintance also originated from their childhood at their grandmother's house. However, Chen Yinqing did not have much affection for Jiao Enzuo. The reason why she made him her assistant to the president and took him to the UK to inspect the Kangnai Group was more out of a sullen mentality - she wanted to take this opportunity to make an ungrateful man feel painful.

Chen Yinqing snorted and threw his phone on the table, but immediately picked it up and quickly replied to a message: "Let's see. I'm afraid I'll have to work overtime tonight."

After sending the WeChat message, she called Hongyan: "Hello, Sister Hong, where are you now? Oh, at the racecourse, OK, no problem, I just asked casually. Well, I came back smoothly, that's it, let's talk when you come back."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yinqing tapped the table lightly. After thinking for a moment, she picked up the phone and said, "Xiao Song, please ask Lao Wang from the logistics department to come to my office."

A few minutes later, Lao Wang nervously knocked on Chen Yinqing's office door. He wondered what Chen wanted to talk to him about. After entering the office, he saw Chen Yinqing concentrating on reading a document, so he stood aside straight, not daring to make a sound.

Time passed by minute by minute, and Lao Wang was quickly calculating in his mind whether there were any mistakes in his recent work. Just when he was feeling uneasy, Chen Yinqing finally raised his head and asked in a casual tone: "Lao Wang, is your daughter feeling better?"

Old Wang was stunned. He didn't expect Mr. Chen to care about his family affairs. He quickly replied, "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Chen. My daughter is much better."

Chen Yinqing smiled and nodded, then asked, "What grade is she in now? Is her academic performance good?"

A warm feeling welled up in Lao Wang's heart. After answering truthfully, he did not forget to thank him: "I would like to thank Mr. Chen for his concern on behalf of my daughter."

Chen Yinqing waved his hand: "Nothing. Old Wang, I heard that Gao Fei went to your house?"

Lao Wang's heart suddenly tightened, wondering what Mr. Chen meant by mentioning Gao Fei. He answered cautiously, "Yes, I just treated him to a meal."

Chen Yinqing nodded, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Old Wang, you are a veteran employee of the company, and you should know that I have just taken on the role of president, and I may not have done some things well enough. Does your family have any financial difficulties? If so, you can tell me."

Lao Wang quickly shook his head: "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Chen. Although my family is not well off, the most difficult times have passed. My daughter's health is getting better and better, and I can work more attentively." Chen Yinqing nodded with satisfaction: "That's good. I called you here this time because I want to tell you something."

Although Lao Wang was still a little nervous, seeing that Mr. Chen had a gentle attitude, he calmly waited for the next step.

"It is a well-known fact that the market economy is like a leaf in late autumn, withered and dying. Beishan Group, a former business giant, has to face the difficulties of capital operation under such circumstances."

Chen Yinqing's face was as cold as winter frost, and his tone was solemn: "In order to overcome the current difficulties, the company has to make a difficult decision - to lay off some people."

Lao Wang's heartbeat seemed to stop instantly, and he finally understood the purpose of Chen Yinqing calling him here: he had become the victim of this layoff.

After detailing the company's predicament, Chen Yinqing finally spoke in a heavy voice: "Lao Wang, I'm sorry that your name appeared on the list of layoffs this time."

Lao Wang, as the deputy director of the logistics department, usually knows some of the company's internal rumors in advance, but he knew nothing about the layoffs. Not long ago, he and his colleagues were excitedly discussing the prosperity that Beishan Group would usher in after the Southern Racecourse was launched.

When Lao Wang received Xiao Song's call, he was still full of expectations, thinking that Mr. Chen was about to give him the good news of promotion or salary increase. However, reality gave him a ruthless blow - he was fired.

Lao Wang seemed to be hit by a sledgehammer, and his whole body was in a state of trance. When he left the president's office, his steps were staggering, as if he was walking on the clouds.

When he returned to the logistics office, his colleagues who usually chatted and laughed with him all looked at him with sympathy. Xiao Song, the secretary of the CEO's secretariat, sat in his seat and told him in a gentle tone: "Lao Wang, Mr. Chen specifically instructed that you will be given an extra three months' salary as compensation. I believe you will be able to find a new job within these three months."

Old Wang looked at Xiao Song blankly, feeling mixed emotions. He thought about how he would raise his young son Xiao Zhuang after losing his job, and an indescribable sadness welled up in his heart.

He raised his head and asked Director Li, who usually took good care of him, "Director Li, besides me, who else was fired this time?"

Director Li sighed, patted him on the shoulder and said, "I've asked Xiao Song, and only you will be fired this time."

Lao Wang smiled bitterly: "It turns out that I am the only one."

Director Li looked around and asked in a low voice, "Old Wang, have you done anything recently that makes Mr. Chen unhappy?"

Lao Wang shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Boss Chen and I haven't spoken a word for half a year. I work diligently every day and go home on time after get off work. What can I do?"

Director Li also felt strange, but there was nothing he could do. He could only pat him on the shoulder again to comfort him.

On the other side, the renovation of the pedestrian street is in full swing. Gao Fei, the big boss behind the scenes, is leisurely hiding in the hotel room, sipping wine and watching TV.

He had full confidence in Mary's planning team, but he also understood that as an outsider, it would be best for him to stay out of the spot and refrain from making comments, so as to avoid being looked down upon by his international friends.

Looking back on the days a month ago and looking at the present, Gao Fei can't help but sigh with emotion: "In fact, life is a journey. The key lies in how you choose. I have cultivated my mind and character for two years, and finally ushered in my own spring. With Sunset Western Restaurant, I don't have to do those shameful things anymore. The days ahead will be so comfortable!"

Gao Fei finished his drink, walked into the inner room, took out his laptop, and logged into the OF backend. It had been a full month since he took on the task of assassinating Zhong Deshan.

Although the mission failed, Gao Fei had no regrets. He looked at the prompt of mission failure, smiled easily, and then casually pulled the list of assassins. Suddenly, his eyes lit up: "Wow, when did another big fish appear? Five million US dollars!"

However, as soon as he finished speaking, the smile on Gao Fei's face froze because he saw that glaring name - Chen Yinqing!

Zhong Deshan’s name is still on the OF bounty platform, and Chen Yinqing was also listed shortly after, and the bounty amount is two million US dollars higher than Zhong Deshan’s!
Gao Fei's fingers danced quickly on the keyboard, like playing a tense symphony. He carefully reviewed the information of the stabbed person and finally confirmed that this Chen Yinqing was the one he knew. Her name appeared on the screen, and the time was today, just seven minutes ago.

"Who on earth wants to kill Chen Yinqing? And why does he want to kill her?" Gao Fei frowned, with doubts in his mind.

He did not dare to hesitate and quickly clicked the confirmation button to take the task first. He knew very well that the rules of this platform were that once someone took the task, other killers had to stay put for a month. However, for Chen Yinqing, this month of peace was earned by Gao Fei with his life at stake.

Gao Fei stared at Chen Yinqing's detailed information, his brain working rapidly, and began to check one by one those who might be dissatisfied with her. Hua Hua? Yun Yuanhang? These two people emerged in his mind. In this complex business relationship, besides these two, who else can have such strong financial resources and be willing to spend five million US dollars?
Hua Hua, who had suffered a heavy loss when she plotted against Chen Yinqing's racecourse, and Yun Yuanhang, who had completely lost the chance to pursue her because of Chen Yinqing's suspicion, had strong enough motives to take them down this extreme path.

"More than 30 million may be an astronomical figure for Yun Yuanhang. Then, Hua Hua is more suspicious." Gao Fei said to himself, but then fell into deep thought, "However, Hua Hua just suffered a defeat at the hands of Chen Yinqing. Even if he wants to take revenge, he won't choose such an extreme method, right?"

He was completely immersed in his concern for Chen Yinqing, as if he had forgotten all the entanglements between him and her. This tension and worry seemed like a subconscious inertia that made him unable to extricate himself.

"Dear, fly slowly, be careful of the thorny roses ahead..." Just as Gao Fei was lost in thought, the ringing of his cell phone broke the silence. He glanced at the caller ID and saw that it was Lao Wang calling. However, after answering the phone, it was Wang Xiaozhuang's crying voice that came: "Uncle Gao, this is Xiaozhuang! My dad is drunk and crying, and I can't persuade him. He is at the Sanyuan Restaurant on Huayuan Road!"

Hearing Xiao Zhuang's crying, Gao Fei's heart tightened and he quickly comforted him: "Xiao Zhuang, don't cry, I'll be there soon. Take care of your father first." After hanging up the phone, he rushed out of the hotel quickly and went straight to the Sangeyuan Hotel.

Along the way, he received two more calls from Xiao Zhuang, whose crying became louder and louder. He was anxious and kept urging the driver to speed up. The taxi sped along the busy streets and finally stopped in front of the Sanyuan Hotel.

After Gao Fei got off the taxi, he was about to rush to the hotel, but he heard his brother remind him that he forgot to take his phone. He hurriedly thanked him, grabbed his phone and walked towards the hotel. At this time, a white Chevrolet stopped behind the taxi, the door opened, and a man wearing a Planda got out - it was Ying Lengleng, whom he hadn't seen for many days. (End of this chapter)

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