Chapter 48: Rich People’s Complex, Indeed
“We met in Yunhai City, at a cocktail party. I’m Jiang Zihui’s fiancée.”
“Oh, that’s why you look so familiar.”
Xi Meng gave a friendly smile. She had been wondering where she had seen her before. It was President Jiang’s future granddaughter-in-law.
Ye Qingyi said apologetically, “I’m so sorry, CEO Xi. We were desperate. I was staying at my sister and brother-in-law’s place, but there was a riot in our complex. If it weren’t for Tang Ze, we wouldn’t have escaped.”
Xi Meng looked at Tang Ze, who scratched his head sheepishly, looking like a model citizen. “They’re my girlfriend’s friends, so I brought them along.”
“What do you do?”
Xi Meng asked, studying Tang Ze.
“I’m a delivery driver.”
“Do you have any proof?”
Tang Ze inwardly noted her caution, but since he was indeed a delivery driver, he simply showed her his delivery app profile on his phone.
Xi Meng was slightly reassured. She looked at An Bai and asked, “What about you? What do you do?”
“I’m a flight attendant.”
An Bai said nervously, clinging to Tang Ze’s arm.
Seeing her demeanor, Xi Meng didn’t press further. “And you?”
“I’m a streamer, the kind that dances and chats.”
As Sun Ting finished, a man behind Xi Meng exclaimed, “No wonder you look familiar! I’ve seen your live streams! I even sent you a Super Rocket!”
Sun Ting immediately said in a sweet voice, “Thank you for the Super Rocket, boss!”
The men laughed, and the atmosphere relaxed.
Tang Ze chuckled inwardly. These women are good at lying.
They had no idea that four tigers had just entered the sheep pen.
Bi Jian and Cao Yu were standing at the back of the crowd. Bi Jian’s gaze was fixated on the three women, as if he wanted to devour them.
In this complex, he was second only to Xi Meng, but outside, he believed he could be the boss of another complex, with beautiful women at his beck and call, all the men his servants, and all the women his playthings.
Perhaps because of Ye Qingyi, Xi Meng personally led the four of them to a vacant apartment.
Walking through the luxurious underground parking garage, Tang Ze saw many expensive cars, enough for a car show.
They arrived at a spacious 148-square-meter apartment, its luxurious interior impressing even Tang Ze.
“The owners are abroad, and it’s been vacant. You can stay here for now, but don’t damage the furniture.”
Xi Meng reminded Tang Ze, thinking the women would be more careful, but Tang Ze might not be.
Tang Ze nodded obediently.
Xi Meng thought it was a miracle that Tang Ze had managed to escape with three such beautiful women. He looked thin and weak, not like a fighter. She could have him do some logistical work.
“Tang Ze, since you’re here, everyone has a job to do.”
“Okay, I understand.”
Xi Meng was satisfied with his attitude. Tang Ze could sense that she saw him as just another employee, a look he was all too familiar with.
“These are your supplies for a week. Use them sparingly.”
A man reluctantly brought in a case of water and a box of breakfast biscuits.
Tang Ze was stunned, as were the three women.
Their reaction seemed perfectly normal to Xi Meng, not arousing any suspicion.
“As long as you obey my orders, supplies are guaranteed. After the disaster, you can all come work for my company. I’ll put you in important positions.”
“Thank you, boss! I’ll definitely obey.”
Tang Ze immediately declared his loyalty, followed by An Bai and Sun Ting. Ye Qingyi remained silent.
“We have entertainment every night at seven in the parking garage. There’s even a lottery, with many prizes: drinks, snacks, even meat.”
Entertainment programs? Tang Ze was surprised. This CEO Xi was good at motivating people.
“Thank you, CEO Xi.”
Ye Qingyi stepped forward to express her gratitude.
Xi Meng smiled. “It’s nothing. I’m sure we’ll have more opportunities to cooperate in the future.”
“Yes.”
After Xi Meng left, Ye Qingyi understood. Xi Meng had let them stay as an investment. The “Investment Queen” wasn’t just a title; everything she did was an investment.
Once she was gone, Tang Ze sprawled on the sofa. “Yiyi, CEO Xi’s breasts are indeed bigger than yours.”
Ye Qingyi rolled her eyes. As if I’m some kind of flat-chested child.
“This place is so nice!”
An Bai stood on the balcony, looking at the lake and the golf course in the distance.
Sun Ting also stood beside her, envious of the luxurious apartment. She had never had the chance to live in such a place before.
But now, she wasn’t so envious anymore.
“Bai, check for any surveillance devices.”
Tang Ze tossed a device to An Bai.
An Bai acknowledged and scanned the apartment, but found no surveillance.
“Put your weapons away.”
Tang Ze returned their pistols. This way, they could protect themselves. That Mr. Huo might attack at any time.
Holding the guns, the three women felt like they were holding their own lives in their hands, and the power over others’ lives as well.
“Yiyi, you should contact your fiancé and let him know you’re safe, before CEO Xi takes the credit.”
Tang Ze patted his leg and smiled, the usual invitation.
Ye Qingyi didn’t resist. Why did this feel so natural now?
The video call quickly connected.
“Yiyi, you finally called!”
Jiang Zihui had deliberately not contacted her for two days, waiting for her to call him. He had almost given up, so he was overjoyed to see her call.
Ye Qingyi smiled sweetly. “Zi Hui, I’m sorry, things were chaotic in our building these past two days, so I didn’t contact you, I didn’t want you to worry. But I’m safe now.”
“What? Chaos? Where are you now?”
Jiang Zihui stood up abruptly, staring at his fiancée on the screen.
“Don’t worry, I escaped with a few friends. You know CEO Xi of Shanhu Group, right? She just took us in.”
“Thank goodness! I was so worried!”
Jiang Zihui patted his chest, his face pale.
But Ye Qingyi, seeing his expression, didn’t feel touched, only that her fiancé was weak and timid. And that gesture of patting his chest, why did it seem so effeminate?
Having killed someone, her perspective had changed drastically.
“By the way, where are your sister and brother-in-law?”
