[Location: Shen Group Headquarters, CBD.] [Time: 09:00 AM.]
The Shen Group Tower stood like a silver sword piercing the sky of Star City. It was the symbol of wealth and power.
Shen Ruobing walked into the lobby, radiating an aura of absolute coldness. Employees bowed their heads in respect and fear. Behind her walked Chen Qing, wearing a new black suit (paid for by the company). He looked sharp, dangerous, and incredibly handsome.
And clinging to his arm was Sun Mengjia, who was licking a lollipop and looking around as if deciding what to destroy first. (Note: General Fluffles was left in the CEO's office with a pile of expensive chew toys to prevent him from eating the employees.)
"President Shen," the secretary ran over, looking nervous. "The Board of Directors is waiting. They... they are very angry about the stock drop."
"Let them wait," Shen Ruobing said calmly. She glanced at Chen Qing. "Ready?"
"Always," Chen Qing cracked his knuckles.
[System Mission:] [Identify the Mole.] [Reward: 500 XP + Skill: Truth Interrogation.]
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[The Boardroom on the 99th Floor.]
The atmosphere was tense. Twelve old men in expensive suits sat around a massive oval table. At the head of the table sat Director Wang, the second-largest shareholder. He had a greasy face and greedy eyes.
"Shen Ruobing is late!" Director Wang slammed the table. "The company is losing millions every day because of these 'accidents'! She is incompetent! We need a new CEO!"
Bang! The heavy oak doors were kicked open.
"Who said I'm incompetent?" Shen Ruobing walked in, her heels clicking rhythmically. She sat at the head of the table, her gaze sweeping over the room like a blizzard.
Director Wang sneered. "Ruobing, don't change the subject. The Syndicate is targeting us. Our drivers are dead, our factories are burning. And you bring... a gigolo and a crazy girl to a board meeting?"
He pointed a fat finger at Chen Qing. "Security! Get this trash out of here!"
Chen Qing didn't move. He just smiled. "Director Wang, your blood pressure is high. You should sit down."
"You dare speak to me?!" Director Wang stood up, furious. "I am a founder of this company! You are just a dog!"
Chen Qing's smile vanished. In a blur of motion, he grabbed a fountain pen from the table. Thwack!
He threw it. The pen flew across the room and pinned Director Wang's tie to the back of his heavy leather chair. It missed his throat by an inch.
"Sit. Down." Chen Qing's voice was low, but it echoed like thunder in everyone's ears. [Intimidation Aura: Activated.]
The entire room went deathly silent. Director Wang turned pale, trembling in his chair, unable to move.
"Now that it's quiet," Chen Qing walked around the table, tapping his fingers on the wood. "Let's talk about the 'accidents'."
He stopped behind a thin, nervous-looking man in glasses—Manager Liu, the Head of Logistics.
[System Analysis:] [Target: Liu Wei.] [Status: Nervous, Sweating.] [Affiliation: Black Dragon Syndicate (Undercover).]
"Manager Liu," Chen Qing put a hand on the man's shoulder. "Why are you shaking?"
"I... I'm cold," Manager Liu stammered.
"Really?" Chen Qing leaned closer. "Or is it because you sold the convoy routes to the Syndicate for 5 million dollars last night?"
The room gasped. "That's a lie!" Manager Liu jumped up. "You have no proof!"
"Proof?" Sun Mengjia giggled. She hopped onto the conference table, swinging her legs. She pulled out a tablet she had "hacked" (smashed) earlier. "Here is the bank transfer! And the audio recording! And his chat history with a stripper named 'Lola'!"
She played the audio. Voice of Manager Liu: "Don't worry, Black Dragon. Shen Ruobing will be dead by Friday..."
The evidence was undeniable. Manager Liu's face turned gray. He suddenly pulled a gun from his jacket. "Die!!" He aimed at Shen Ruobing.
Slice.
Before he could pull the trigger, his hand fell off. Chen Qing stood there, holding a letter opener he had picked up from the table. No one even saw him move.
"Ahhhhhhh! My hand!!" Manager Liu screamed, collapsing to the floor.
Chen Qing wiped the blood off the letter opener with a handkerchief. "Meeting adjourned," he said to the terrified board members. "Any other questions?"
Director Wang shook his head violently. "N-No! No questions! CEO Shen is wise! CEO Shen is great!"
Shen Ruobing looked at the bloody scene, then at Chen Qing. A hint of a smile appeared on her icy face. "Meeting adjourned. Someone clean up the trash."
[System Notification:] [Mission Accomplished: The Mole Exposed.] [Reward: Level Up! Genetic Lock (Phase 1 - Peak).]
Outside the office, General Fluffles barked happily. He had just finished chewing up Director Wang's $200,000 alligator leather shoes that were left by the door.