Chapter 273: 129 Eighteen (Second Watch)

Translator: 549690339

After Mr. Li and Secretary Wang were arrested, everyone in Zhu Group became silent as cicadas in winter and simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief, focusing on their work on hand.

When news of Zhu Wentao being prosecuted surfaced, it caused quite a commotion.

Everyone thought that Zhu Wentao was just being investigated routinely, and with Ms. Zhu’s powerful connections, trivial matters could be settled, and Zhu Wentao would get out. Even though he could not lead the Zhu Group, it was pretty good to live the rest of his life as a wealthy and leisurely person.

Unexpectedly, after Mr. Li provided additional evidence, Zhu Wentao was really being brought to court.

Now, they could only wait for the trial’s verdict.

As for the outcome, everyone had an idea in their hearts.

God, Ms. Zhu is so ruthless, she doesn’t even care about her biological father.

Although it is ethically right to eliminate one’s relatives on the grounds of justice and uphold the law, everyone still finds it difficult to accept from a moral standpoint.

If they committed any wrongdoings, would Ms. Zhu be even more ruthless?

“It’s like escaping the wolf’s den and entering the tiger’s mouth,” Yang Lin exclaimed.

“So-called kind-hearted ladies can’t change their capitalist nature and will definitely find various ways to exploit us,” she continued.

Tao Xianxian shook her head: “If Ms. Zhu went around using her connections to bail out Zhu Wentao just because he’s her father, would you be happy? No, you would just curse her even harder, thinking that she and Zhu Wentao are colluding to disregard the law. No matter what Ms. Zhu does, you won’t be satisfied, but would she care about your thoughts? You overestimate yourselves. She’s doing this because she has to.”

Yang Lin nodded: “You have a point, but how come you know Ms. Zhu so well?”

While sizing up Tao Xianxian, she said: “Ms. Zhu now trusts you and of course you will speak highly of her. Once you complete the Spring Academy project, your promotion is imminent. You might even kick that pervert out, and take his position. Remember to cover for your sister at that time.”

Why does everyone misunderstand Ms. Zhu so deeply? Tao Xianxian shook her head and no longer engaged, focusing on her work.

It seems that Ms. Zhu was right.

People are foolish and only believe what they want to believe.

For the project follow-up, they must contact the Ye Group.

The person in charge from the Ye Group was Ye Sheng.

Thinking about that man gives Tao Xianxian a headache.

She held her phone feeling perplexed.

While she hesitated, the other party called first.

The phone rang incessantly, with Yang Lin peeking over to take a look.

“Young Master Ye? Why aren’t you answering? This is the diamond bachelor Lao Wu; if you hook him, you don’t have to worry about eating and drinking for the rest of your life, so why be a wage slave?”

Tao Xianxian took her phone to the pantry to answer the call. As soon as she picked up, she heard the man’s greasy voice.

“What are you so busy with? It took you a long time to answer.” He sounded a bit dissatisfied.

“As a low-level employee, I’m responsible for an entire project with no one to help me. Of course, I’m not as leisurely as Young Master Ye,” Tao Xianxian snapped back.

On the other side, he chuckled: “Your Ms. Zhu is so stingy that she won’t even assign an assistant to help you. Why not jump ship to the Ye Group? You can pick anyone from the team, including me.”

The last sentence completely disgusted her.

Tao Xianxian rolled her eyes, “Young Master Ye is too polite. Regarding the project follow-up, I think we need to have a good talk.”

“Sure, but not today. I’ve made plans with a beauty. How about tomorrow night? I’ll send the location on WeChat.”

Tao Xianxian was about to hang up when he asked, “Aren’t you curious why I have a date with a beauty?”

Tao Xianxian laughed in annoyance. Are all men this narcissistic?

“Everyone in Jiangzhou knows Young Master Ye is a playboy who indulges in nightlife. I won’t disturb your plans. Goodbye.”

She hung up and felt refreshed.

Zou Dawei is now like an ant on a hot pot, pacing restless.

On one hand, Jiang Chunlan had sent people to thoroughly investigate Jiade Group. Even though she couldn’t do so overseas, the domestic group being investigated was enough for him to worry about.

On the other hand, Ran Tengxiao severed any cooperation with Jiade Group, a tradition started during Ran Bowen’s time. Jiade Group lost its protection in Jiangzhou, and surviving as a foreign-funded enterprise will not be easy.

At the same time, a third party aggressively invested in shares, indicating that the winds were changing.

Zou Dawei’s eyes flashed with coldness, “It’s all the trouble that girl from the Zhu family brought. I might as well go all out and find someone to get rid of her; only then can I let go of my hatred..”