A life of financial freedom

After finishing breakfast, Chu Fang and Zhong Tingyue 'parted ways' to express his anger.

Zhong Tingyue watched the car disappear into the traffic, her red lips slightly parted, and a smile bloomed at the corner of her mouth.

... ...

At this moment, it was the peak of the morning rush hour, and the traffic in Modu (Shanghai) was completely gridlocked.

Chu Fang was not in a hurry, driving leisurely and comfortably.

About half an hour later, he arrived at the most prosperous area of Modu, which is also the national financial center.

The office workers here all earn high salaries, wearing suits and polished leather shoes, exuding an elite aura.

Compared to these people, Chu Fang's clothing seemed a bit 'shabby'.

He wore simple casual clothes: shorts, a T-shirt, and casual shoes, a significant difference from the attire of those around him.

But the people around him cast envious glances.

Because here, the rule is that suits are standard, and only those who make the rules can dress as they please.

Chu Fang ignored the gazes around him and lined up downstairs at the company building to wait for the elevator.

This building has a special elevator for the company's boss. Chu Fang hadn't been here for months and had forgotten where the special elevator was.

In front of him were several young men in suits.

A young man wearing glasses said enviously, "Brother Chi, your performance this month is too outstanding. How did you do it?"

"Yes, you are simply my idol."

"Teach us."

The young man called 'Brother Chi' adjusted his sleeves: "Diligence, hard work, and most importantly, having a brain. This is what distinguishes..."

Brother Chi looked around. Just as he was about to give a speech, he suddenly saw Chu Fang's figure, and many words caught in his throat.

The other young men also saw Chu Fang and quickly greeted him: "President Chu."

"President Chu, good morning."

"... ..."

Chu Fang: "Are you from Fangzheng Investment?"

"Yes."

"Oh."

He nodded.

After several years of development, Fangzheng Investment has quite a few employees, and he only remembers Kang Bo and a few department managers. He doesn't remember the rest.

Chu Fang standing here was like an iceberg, almost solidifying the surrounding air. The few people who had been chatting enthusiastically all fell silent.

When they reached the elevator entrance, the others let Chu Fang go in first. Only after Chu Fang walked out of the elevator did the young men look at each other and slowly breathe a sigh of relief.

"Too scary."

"Yes, I almost couldn't breathe just now."

"Look at your pathetic state."

"You're not much better."

"... ..."

Chu Fang walked into Fangzheng Investment, and the originally lax employees and subordinates suddenly became serious and attentive.

"Am I that scary?" he muttered to himself.

If the employees and subordinates knew what he was thinking, they would all say in unison: "People can scare each other to death!"

Chu Fang rarely comes to the company, and when he does, it means something big is happening.

He walked into the office and was just about to lie down when Kang Bo came in.

"President Chu."

"Ouch."

"President Chu, what's wrong?"

"Seeing you gives me a headache."

The company's employees get a headache when they see Chu Fang, and Chu Fang gets a headache when he sees Kang Bo.

Kang Bo smiled: "This matter requires you to make the decision personally."

"What is it?"

Kang Bo handed the documents in his hand to Chu Fang, but the latter waved his hand, signaling the former to explain it verbally.

"Our company has experienced a commercial secret leak. After our investigation, we have finally identified the criminal suspect. Because this matter involves criminal law, I can only hand it over to you to decide."

"Is there any evidence?" Chu Fang's expression remained unchanged.

The business world is like this: you deceive me, I deceive you, using all kinds of methods to obtain profits, even if it means violating the law.

Chu Fang was not surprised by this.

"Yes."

"Call the police."

"Understood."

Kang Bo left. After a while, a group of police officers came to the company. Many employees and subordinates looked nervous and fearful, all looking at the company's big boss.

Chu Fang crossed his arms and leaned against the door.

He smiled softly.

The person who leaked secrets from Fangzheng Company turned out to be the man he met this morning called 'Brother Chi'.

Sure enough, he 'has a brain'.

The group of police officers came to the workstation and said, "Mr. Chi, you are involved in commercial crimes. Please come with us."

"Wha, what do you mean? I am innocent." Chi Ge's heart was beating violently in his chest.

"Whether you are innocent or not will be judged." Kang Bo said from the side.

Chi Ge met Kang Bo's eagle-like gaze, and he knew that what he had done had been exposed.

His face turned pale, and he knelt down in front of Chu Fang: "President Chu, this is my first time. Please, please let me go."

Chu Fang rubbed his temples with one hand and waved the other. Then, several police officers dragged Chi Ge out of the company, and Kang Bo also left to make a statement.

As Chi Ge left, the atmosphere in Fangzheng Investment became even more tense, gloomy as if it could drip water.

After all, a colleague who was just laughing and talking a moment ago suddenly became a prisoner. Who could react to that?

And while everyone pretended to work, they secretly looked at Chu Fang with fearful eyes.

Chu Fang sighed.

Is this my fault?

Bai Ying walked over with a smile: "President Chu."

"Do I look like a ghost?"

"There is no such handsome ghost in the world." Bai Ying shook her head. "President Kang told me before he left to urge you to work."

Chu Fang: "... ..."

He was silent for a few seconds, then said softly, "Bai Ying."

"Yes, President Chu?"

"I like you."

Bai Ying's lips, painted with bright lipstick, turned upwards: "Even so, I still have to urge you to work."

Chu Fang's 'affection' froze on his face: "Take that sentence back."

"No!"

... ...

In the studio, Zhong Tingyue was working while playing the voice messages sent by her husband, all complaining about how boring work was.

She had already sensed Chu Fang's helplessness at this moment.

"Serves him right!" Jiang Wenzhen said, "Always so sloppy. When something happens, he complains. Not a man at all."

"He's not a man? Are you?" Zhong Tingyue rolled her eyes.

Jiang Wenzhen covered her mouth: "I forgot you existed, Sister Zhong."

Just then, Gao Ruoyun, who was far away in the Central Plains, called. Zhong Tingyue answered the phone and waved for Jiang Wenzhen to leave.

"Mom."

"I wanted to ask what you think about the wedding."

As time passed, the wedding date was getting closer and closer. Both families were starting to get busy with the wedding ceremony. Chu's mother was tinkering at home all day, and Gao Ruoyun was no exception.

Both families hoped to jointly complete a perfect wedding.

Zhong Tingyue and Gao Ruoyun talked about their views on the wedding, and also Chu Fang's views: the scale of the wedding, the wedding procession, the wedding ceremony... ...

They combined both sides' views and tried to find a balance point to achieve the best effect.

They chatted until it was time to get off work.

Zhong Tingyue ended the chat with her mother, then tidied up her desk and left the studio.

It was raining heavily outside. She looked at the sky, which was gloomy, and it probably wouldn't stop for an hour or two. Zhong Tingyue then waved and stopped a taxi.

"Master,昙花(TanHua) Community, thank you."

The car was driving in the heavy rain. Zhong Tingyue was still busy with work at first and didn't pay attention to the outside world. Suddenly, she came back to her senses and realized that the outside was no longer a familiar scene.

The car was heading towards the outskirts of Modu.

"Master... ..."

Before she could finish speaking, Zhong Tingyue felt dizzy, the world spinning, and then she fainted.

... ...

Whirr... ...

The heavy rain was pouring down, as if the Milky Way had collapsed.

After a day of work, Chu Fang felt that his life had lost its meaning.

He could hardly breathe.

If I ever believe Kang Bo again, I'm a dog.

Chu Fang dragged his tired body home and saw the security guard lying in a chair, smoking and watching the passersby running around.

He couldn't help but shake his head.

This old man is really wicked!

The security guard likes rainy days, not because of the scenery, but because he is relaxing while others are struggling for work and life. The strong contrast makes him very happy.

This person is a pervert.

When the security guard saw Chu Fang, he smiled: "Chu boy, you have this day too."

Chu Fang was too lazy to pay attention to the old man and walked towards the residential area.

Outside, there was a storm and dark clouds. When Chu Fang returned home, the house was even darker.

He turned on the light: "Eh? Hasn't Zhong Tingyue come home yet?"

"Didn't that woman say she had already gotten off work?"

"Is she stuck in traffic on the road?"

Chu Fang thought to himself, casually sent a message to Zhong Tingyue, asking where she was.

Then, he put food for the three pets, and then went to the bathroom to wash up. After washing up, Chu Fang wiped his hair while looking at his phone. His brow furrowed.

Zhong Tingyue hadn't replied to the message.

"This is not right!"

Zhong Tingyue always replies to his messages instantly, even if there is something big happening.

Chu Fang quickly made a phone call, but no one answered.

Then he called Yang Meina and He Yi, but Zhong Tingyue was not there.

Chu Fang panicked.

He knew: Something happened!