Financial Workplace Survival Guide – CH 100

Chapter 100 ☆, Returning To The Very Beginning.

A billionaire CEO was embroiled in controversy, suspected of being maliciously burned in a fire!

A line of bright red characters jumped into Xin Xin’s eyes. Soft music was still playing in the car. Xin Xin and Zheng Zaochuan hadn’t even had time to get home yet when the news of Su Chengjie’s burns had already become a trending topic.

Xin Xin exclaimed, “That person just now was really Su Chengjie!”

Zheng Zaochuan parked his car on the side of the road and leaned over to watch the news.

Various media outlets rushed to report on the incident, with a mix of true and false information that was difficult to discern. Xin Xin gleaned a few keywords from the massive amount of information: “Huating Shijia, high-level executives, arson, and premeditation.”

Xin Xin was heart started pounding. “I just saw him during the day.”

While scrolling through his phone, Zheng Zaochuan calmly said, “Perhaps this is the trigger. He must have been forced to go to you. The person who forced him might have initially intended to bring him to justice, but perhaps because there was room for maneuver with you, the person who forced him decided to go all the way and take him down with them.”

Xin Xin felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave. Her fingers frantically swiped across the screen, trying to find even a single word.

But no one had mentioned who the arsonist was.

It was said that this person had been renting the room next to Su Chengjie’s for some time now. The wealthiest and most powerful people in Jiangcheng lived in the Huating Shijia residential complex. Su Chengjie’s building was especially so, with only two apartments per floor. One needed a card to access the elevator and be on a specific floor to reach one’s own home, ensuring a high level of privacy.

No one knew what methods this person used, but he followed Su Chengjie to his doorstep and suddenly attacked him, pouring a bucket of gasoline on him.

Su Chengjie was also a ruthless man. He snatched the gasoline and poured it all over the other man. Somehow, both of them were burned during the fight.

But then, Xin Xin discovered something very strange.

All the reports mentioned that the person who was stalking Su Chengjie was a woman.

Xin Xin clung to a sliver of hope, “Could this person not be Wang Zhuo?”

Zheng Zaochuan glanced at her and knew what she was thinking. “No matter who it is, the fault isn’t yours.”

Xin Xin smiled guiltily, “I’m not that saintly; I don’t think it was me.”

It was fake. She immediately regretted it, wondering if everything would have changed if she had decisively rejected Su Chengjie.

Zheng Zaochuan didn’t expose her. “I’ll make a phone call.”

Ultimately, Zheng Zaochuan confirmed the truth of the matter through Su Meiling. As for the specific details, they would have to wait for the results of the police investigation.

On the other end of the phone, Su Meiling’s voice sounded cold and weary. “I’m on my way to Jiangcheng.”

Zheng Zaochuan said, “If you need any help, contact me.”

The two fell silent for a moment. The evening breeze in Jiangcheng was never harsh; even at its coldest, it carried a touch of warmth. Xin Xin opened the car window, letting the wind rush into the car.

All the love, hate, and grudges came to an end at this moment, and those secrets she had always wanted to know may forever remain buried in the past.

Life was as expected; the preliminary investigation results were released within a few days.

The arsonist was Wang Zhuo.

The best hospitals and doctors fought for several days, and Su Chengjie and Wang Zhuo clung to life for a few more days before finally succumbing to their injuries. The investigation report, in just a few words, clearly explained the feud between the two.

Wang Zhuo’s suicide note revealed all of Su Chengjie’s illegal activities in the capital market.

These facts were far more numerous than Xin Xin knew.

However, the suicide note didn’t explain why he did so.

Half a month later, Xin Xin received an anonymous letter. It simply read in black and white: “I’m sorry; thankfully you’re alive.”

It was incongruous and didn’t seem very bright or clear.

Everything vanished with their deaths. The past love, hate, and secrets were now just speculation. Perhaps, as Su Chengjie said, Wang Zhuo betrayed Xin Xin for money. Or perhaps he hoped for Xin Xin’s downfall so he could use Zheng Zaochuan to bring down Su Chengjie.

All riddles would remain riddles forever.

Xin Xin had no chance to verify the authenticity of that touching story.

Su Chengjie’s death and his crimes almost caused a business earthquake in Jiangcheng and Haining.

Hanhai’s vice president called Zheng Zaochuan, asked him to return and take charge, offering his guidance.

Xin Xin was feeling down, but Hanhai’s return was a great joy.

Zheng Zaochuan was unwilling to abandon Xin Xin. “Why don’t you come back with me and be transferred back to Haining? Go back and be the vice president.”

Xin Xin laughed. “I don’t own Hengyang.”

Zheng Zaochuan retorted, “It’s good to have a powerful backer. With me by your side, becoming a vice president is no problem.”

Xin Xin knew that Zheng Zaochuan was deliberately trying to distract her. But she didn’t want to go back with him. Perhaps one could call her stubborn, but this was the feeling that made her feel comfortable.

Be yourself at a suitable distance.

Zheng Zaochuan returned to Hanhai, and the two continued their long-distance relationship. Since Su Chengjie was suspected of market manipulation, Zheng Zaochuan began cooperating with the regulatory investigation upon his return to Hanhai.

According to the documents provided by Wang Zhuo, Su Chengjie’s crimes were extremely complex and connected…

The number of people involved, the timeframes, and the types of businesses were extremely complex. Companies he controlled and those that he actually benefitted from were all under investigation simultaneously.

Zheng Zaochuan took a break from his busy schedule to call Xin Xin. “Xin Xin, once this is over, let’s get married.”

Although Zheng Zaochuan occasionally mentioned getting married, this time he seemed very serious.

Xin Xin hadn’t replied yet, but at this moment, perhaps because the ring on her finger was too beautiful, she said without thinking, “Okay, if you’re free this week, let’s go get our marriage certificate.”

Life went on, and the struggle never ended, so why not first find a legal partner?

Xin Xin watched Zhao Xi from afar as he dined with a delicate and beautiful woman. He turned the salad over and over several times, barely touching it.

Xin Xin asked her colleague, “Who’s next to Zhao Xi?”

My colleague chuckled. “The client, that project you had the other day, seems to involve a minor internet celebrity.”

Xin Xin smiled and said, “Spring has arrived, and everyone has found their place.”

Everyone thought Zheng Zaochuan would return to Jiangcheng no earlier than Friday. But unexpectedly, at four o’clock that afternoon, Zheng Zaochuan called, “I’m downstairs; let’s go get our marriage certificate.”

Xin Xin was surprised. “So fast?”

“Regret it?”

Xin Xin smiled and went to Zhao Xi’s office to ask for leave. “Mr. Zhao, I’m going out for a bit.” After saying that, it was as if a bubble of soda was rising in her heart, and she couldn’t help but want to share her happiness with others. “I’m going to get my marriage certificate.”

Zhao Xi smiled slightly, trying to see in Xin Xin the little girl who had only wanted a raise of a thousand yuan but ultimately found nothing. She was poised, beautiful, and gentle, like a gender-swapped version of himself.

After a long, long time, Zhao Xi smiled and said, “I wish you all the best.”

Xin Xin waved and went downstairs like the wind.

On this uncalculated, ordinary day, they got married.

Six months later, amidst the chaos, Xin Xin held her wedding. Xin Xin didn’t cry at the wedding; it was her parents who cried their hearts out.

Zheng Zaochuan’s mother didn’t come; it was unclear whether she was being stubborn or simply didn’t care.

Instead, Xibei sent her blessings, but she herself didn’t come. In the past, under Zheng Zaochuan’s protection, she had always been a lukewarm idol. In the past year, perhaps because of her hard work, or perhaps because she had finally grown up, her career had improved quite a bit. She now needed to bring bodyguards when she went out and rarely made public appearances in private.

When Xin Xin was trying on wedding dresses, she even offered to help.

Having abandoned her former arrogance and sharpness, she finally addressed Zheng Zaochuan as “Brother,” telling him, “Go back and visit Mom when you have time. There’s no such thing as a mother and son holding a grudge overnight.”

Xin Xin was a little surprised. Xibei looked slightly embarrassed but still said awkwardly, “Sister-in-law, best wishes to you.”

Just like the ending of a fairy tale, when the princess got married, all the villains changed their faces. Even Yang Rui, who used to be quite at odds with Xin Xin, took the initiative to send his wedding wishes.

Unfortunately, Mary was pregnant and very superstitious. She heard that pregnant women shouldn’t attend weddings, so she didn’t show up but only gave a red envelope.

Looking at Mary’s radiant maternal glow and her extremely careful demeanor, Xin Xin could hardly believe that this was the same Mary who used to play the carefree life.

Mary didn’t feel upset at all. She said very seriously, “I used to think that love was everything in life, but now my child has made me realize that love’s about willingly binding yourself. I love it as much as I love myself.”

Xin Xin touched her belly and silently gave the child her best wishes in her heart.

A year later, Su Chengjie’s situation was finally investigated and clarified, and everything at Hanhai was back on track.

Zheng Zaochuan travelled between the two places all year round, and whenever he had free time, he’d never let Xin Xin be alone. Xin Xin suffered from severe separation anxiety and almost never wanted to go to work every Monday.

Xin Xin was acting as usual, but one Monday, she suddenly said, “I will go out with you; I’m going to Haining too.”

Zheng Zaochuan looked at her in surprise. “You were transferred back? For me?”

Xin Xin chuckled. “Tch, stop being so vain.” With that, she picked up a sheet of paper. “Look, I’ve been promoted to vice president!”

Zheng Zaochuan laughed and gave a thumbs up. “Aren’t you afraid to go back and continue fighting?”

Xin Xin was full of fighting spirit: “What’s there to be afraid of? Let’s fight! To hell with this peaceful life, I want a promotion!”

The morning sunlight shone on Xin Xin’s face, creating a bright glow.

Zheng Zaochuan looked at her with a smile, thinking to himself, “This is wonderful; it’s mine.”