Chapter 29 - Disgrace(1)

Two days passed, and Chunlan decided that she couldn't wait anymore. She called Jihai. " Jihai."

He answered. "Chunlan."

She rolled her eyes, feeling a little bit disappointed. He still hadn't given her a pet name, so she refused to give him any one either. "Did you find any thing?"

"Yes, I did. The account books were tampered with since the beginning of March last year. A company has been investing money but has been harvesting far more." He said.

Her eyes glistened. " Is this company called VK?"

"Yeah. The company has multiple accounts crediting from different departments. Every year, when it pushes in a lot of money its hard to notice the amount of money coming out. Also with the different signatures recorded here in the main accounts, its obvious that the head accountant may be involved in this too."

Chunlan grinned. "You are really a genius! I have high expectations for you in Colossus, I know you will not disappoint me!"

His face remained rigid but his heart softened like buŧŧer, his body felt light-headed. He was really happy, when no one believed in him and was willing to give him an opportunity, Chunlan, even in the past always believed in him. "Okay, I won't disappoint you."

"You should start preparing. In two weeks, you will be going to UK." Chunlan cleared her throat lightly. "Is there anything you need?"

He felt the fear and caution in her voice. He had always felt annoyed when she tried to help him with monetary gifts but now, he couldn't get angry. "No."

Chunlan heard his cold voice and shuddered. "I didn't mean money! I meant I could help you pack your things, arrange your boxes or clean your room! Since you won't come back for a long time, you should put things together."

"Are you sure that is all you meant?"

"Yes!" Chunlan nodded with enthusiasm even though it was a phone call.

He smiled. "Alright. Before I go, lets have a date."

"No!" Chunlan sniffed.

"Why?" He sat up.

"I won't do any kind of farewell!" She could feel her throat itching her. Her eyes were tearing up. She wanted to be a big girl and say it was no big deal but in truth, she was scared to let him out of her sight.

He sighed softly, ċȧrėssing her ears. "I am going to come back. Why are you crying?"

"I am not!"

He chuckled. "Then laugh a little. I like hearing you laugh."

Her cheeks reddened. "I don't want to!"

"You are too stubborn."

"You like me that way!" She retorted.

His voice deepened. "I do like you."

Chunlan's face was now as red as an apple. "I have to go now. Lets talk later."

His last response was a light, charming laugh floating into her ears.

In another home, a lady sat in an exquisite reclining chair rocking her body gently. A man sat opposite her, his eyes admiring her slim long leg that peeked through the slit of her dress. He said. " Are you sure that he won't be able to suspect us?"

The woman put down the magazine that she was reading. "Mr. Ke, don't you believe in my abilities?"

The man became impatient. "Mingze, don't beat around the bush. How is the plan going?"

Mingze eyed the man disdainfully. Her husband was one without brains, there was nothing special about him. He was just a brute. "Its going well. Haifeng does not suspect anything. What about the money?"

"VK will send the money once the deed is done, don't worry." Her husband's eyes when he saw his phone vibrating.

After a brief dialogue, he hung up. His wife picked up a glass of wine. "Who was that?"

Mr. Ke was already at the door, wearing his coat and picking his keys. "That was Huizhong.. He wants to see me."