I just got divorced, and the female CEO is already clinging to me.

Chapter 45: Visiting for questioning

Shen Qingrou said, "Although the underground forces in Hedong City are all independent, it is said that they all have to obey the orders of the Gray Tower Master."

There was once a particularly powerful underground organization that rebelled against Gray Tower, only to be completely eradicated by Gray Tower overnight.

Ye Cheng asked in surprise, "The city lord doesn't care?"

Shen Qingrou said, "You need evidence to arrest someone, right? They're not doing anything illegal; they're just running a legitimate business. How can the city lord interfere?"

Besides, the Gray Tower's presence suppresses the various powerful forces, ensuring the peace of Hedong City; why would the city lord interfere?

Ye Cheng then asked, "When did the Gray Building appear?"

Shen Qingrou said, "It must have happened thirty years ago."

Ye Cheng muttered to himself, "He's even older than me. I'll have to find out who the owner of the Gray Building really is when I get the chance."

Shen Qingrou was startled when she heard his words: "Are you a newborn calf that is not afraid of tigers? Don't do anything reckless!"

Starting today, I won't let you go out anymore. You'll just have to stay in the hotel from now on.

Ye Cheng made an indifferent expression.

Shen Qingrou did not follow Ye Cheng's advice to have dinner, but instead drove to the Chen Group headquarters.

After parking the car in the open-air parking lot, she pushed Ye Cheng to the headquarters reception desk and asked, "Is Chen Zhaoyi still here?"

The receptionist recognized Shen Qingrou, but she had a deadpan expression on her face, seemingly disliking her.

"Miss Shen, do you have an appointment?" she asked coldly.

Shen Qingrou wasn't one to back down either: "Do I need an appointment to see him? Just tell me if he's here or not!"

The receptionist replied unhappily, "He's not here; he's out socializing."

Just then, Chen Zhaoyi led a group of staff members over.

Upon seeing Shen Qingrou, he hurriedly greeted her, "Qingrou, what are you doing here?"

Shen Qingrou didn't immediately acknowledge Chen Zhaoyi, but instead questioned the receptionist with murderous intent in her eyes: "Didn't you say he went out for a social engagement?!"

Chen Zhaoyi overheard this and, in order to show how much he valued Shen Qingrou, he glared angrily at the receptionist and shouted, "President Shen came to see me so late, she must have something important to discuss with me. Who gave you the audacity to lie to President Shen!"

Get out of here right now, and don't come to work tomorrow!

The receptionist's face flushed red, and she repeatedly apologized, "I'm so sorry, Mr. Chen, I'm so sorry, Mr. Chen..."

Chen Zhaoyi continued to berate him: "Do you have a brain? Apologize to President Shen!"

The receptionist quickly bowed repeatedly to Shen Qingrou in apology.

Shen Qingrou didn't say anything, just quietly watched the other person bow to her.

Chen Zhaoyi raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself, "Even when beating a dog, you have to consider its owner. Shen Qingrou, I gave you face, how come you don't give me any face at all!"

And this receptionist—I told you to get lost, so just get the hell out of here.

What are you doing hanging around here? Do you really think I'm going to fire you?

Someone will call you back later.

They have absolutely no sense of propriety!

After mentally ranting for a bit, he said to the receptionist, "Alright, stop embarrassing yourself here and get out of here!"

The receptionist straightened up, her eyes red-rimmed, and left with a look of regret.

Shen Qingrou then looked at Chen Zhaoyi and questioned him with a face full of dissatisfaction: "Chen Zhaoyi, what do you mean!"

From the moment Chen Zhaoyi saw Shen Qingrou, he knew what she was all about.

"What did I do? Gentle, please explain yourself clearly. Have I done anything to upset you lately?"

Are you upset that I haven't been contacting you much lately?

As you know, I am the future successor of the Chen Group, and I have to deal with a lot of things every day. I have been extremely busy lately.

Unlike some people who shamelessly live off their wives just because they have good looks.

Ye Cheng was caught in the crossfire, but he didn't respond. After all, who would willingly accept being insulted?

Shen Qingrou said, "Don't change the subject. Who do you think you are? Who cares about your contact? I wish you would get the hell out of here!"

My husband planned the Qingyuan Mountain project himself, so what right do you have to interfere?

Just because my Shen family isn't as powerful as your Chen family?!

Chen Zhaoyi said innocently, "I don't like hearing what you're saying. How is it that I'm the one who interfered?"

I've been planning this project for a long time, but who knew you guys would suddenly pull this stunt, catching me completely off guard. You're the ones who interfered, aren't you?

There's no way to explain this kind of thing logically.

As long as this project hasn't started, He remains an anonymous lord; whoever has the power will claim it.

Shen Qingrou said angrily, "What you're saying is just being unreasonable!"

I'm warning you, this project belongs to Ye Cheng, and we're determined to get it.

Since you're willing to compete, let's have a contest!

Chen Zhaoyi readily agreed, "Okay, I'll be waiting."

However, I must tell you beforehand that even if I win this project, I will give it to you as a betrothal gift.

Ye Cheng then interjected, "Don't worry, just because of what you said, you still can't win!"

The project is mine, and so is the gentle touch; no one can take it away from me!

Chen Zhaoyi laughed wildly: "You're just a cripple who lives off a woman, what makes you think you can fight me!"

"Are you shameless?"

Ye Cheng retorted, "Stop being so sour here. If you were really capable, you wouldn't have waited until I made Qingyuan Mountain a trending topic before trying to snatch the project."

The most tragic thing in the world is to pretend to be profound and mysterious when you clearly don't have the business acumen.

Gently, let's go. There's no point in negotiating like this.

If he wants to fight, then let him fight; it will only bring him humiliation.

Chen Zhaoyi's forehead veins bulged, and he clenched his fists tightly, suppressing the urge to beat Ye Cheng.

Seeing that the time was right, Shen Qingrou pushed Ye Cheng out.

Chen Zhaoyi shouted, "Shen Qingrou, you are mine, and I am the only one in the entire Hedong City who is qualified to marry you!"

Shen Qingrou acted as if she hadn't heard anything, continuing to walk without paying any attention.

Watching Shen Qingrou's retreating figure, a ferocious look appeared on Chen Zhaoyi's face. He took out his phone and made a call.

"Hey, Boss Shi, I need you to do something for me..."

Yes, the woman is spared, the man disappears.

Ye Cheng's ears twitched, and he heard Chen Zhaoyi's words clearly.

"Mr. Shen..."

Shen Qingrou flicked him on the forehead: "How many times have I told you, call me wife!"

Ye Cheng scratched his head and complained with a wronged expression, "Wife, can you please stop hitting my head? It'll make me stupid."

Shen Qingrou said, "It's good that he's stupid; he's easier to raise if he's stupid."

Ye Cheng stopped teasing Shen Qingrou and said, "Although finding the Chen Group this way might confuse the trackers."

However, this undoubtedly offended Chen Zhaoyi.

I suspect he might call in reinforcements and launch an operation targeting both of us.

Shen Qingrou was a little incredulous: "No way, I didn't do anything wrong!"

Ye Cheng succinctly pointed out the crux of the matter: "Bringing me along is the most outrageous thing to do."

When you go back later, be careful. If someone forces you to stop on the road, just bring the car to a safe and steady stop and wait to see what happens next.