Su Yang was dumbfounded. "It's not because I asked you to be my secretary that you resigned, is it?"
"No, it's because of personal matters, so I want to leave Songhai and live somewhere else."
"Since it's not my problem, why are you changing cities to start over for no reason?"
Zhao Xiaolu hesitated, as it was a family shame she didn't want to discuss.
Su Yang didn't ask and used his clairvoyance on her.
He saw that in the past ten days, a man had been frequently harassing her.
He also saw that one of Zhao Xiaolu's parents was constantly out with other women, and the other was constantly playing mahjong.
As a result, they had incurred a lot of debt and happened to meet Gao Zhi, borrowing a million yuan.
Now Gao Zhi was coming to demand repayment, no wonder Zhao Xiaolu wanted to resign.
With such parents, there was indeed nothing to be attached to.
Su Yang said softly, "Is someone threatening you to do something you don't want to do?"
Zhao Xiaolu lowered her head and remained silent, implicitly admitting Su Yang's words.
"You are my woman, Director. I naturally won't stand by and do nothing!"
Su Yang got up, took out his phone, and sent a message to Lu Qi, asking for all of Gao Zhi's information within ten minutes.
At the same time, he also instructed the security bureau soldiers to prepare for an arrest.
Zhao Xiaolu was stunned. When did she become his woman?
"Director, this is my personal matter, you don't need to trouble yourself..."
"Xiaolu, you are my secretary. Your business is my business, there's no trouble!"
As they were talking, Lu Qi sent a document.
Su Yang opened it and read carefully. Gao Zhi appeared to be refined and honest, but in reality, he was a loan shark.
Gao Zhi, relying on his wealth, often frequented major underground casinos, entertainment venues, mahjong parlors, and so on.
Then he would target beautiful women, lending them money at exorbitant interest rates.
Gao Zhi not only made money but also had affairs with many young and attractive women.
Lu Qi also sent people to hack into Gao Zhi's phone and found many indecent videos stored on his phone and cloud drive.
Using these videos, he threatened the women he had slept with, demanding their company when he pleased, and then leaving without a second thought.
"Scum!"
Su Yang printed out the information and a related video.
"Someone, bring this person back!"
"Yes, Director!"
A group of soldiers rushed out to apprehend him.
Zhao Xiaolu recovered from her shock. "Director, your efficiency is too fast..."
...
A high-end hotel in Songhai.
Gao Zhi chose a seat by the window and occasionally checked his watch.
"It's almost seven o'clock, why isn't she here yet?"
"This woman, she wouldn't have run away, would she?"
Gao Zhi shook his head again. With Zhao Xiaolu's parents, where could she escape to?
It was highly likely she knew her fate and was probably getting ready or on her way.
Gao Zhi's smile grew wider as he thought of embracing the beauty tonight.
—Tap, tap, tap!
At this moment, the sound of synchronized footsteps echoed from not far away.
Gao Zhi turned his head and saw a team of security bureau soldiers rushing over, holding photos in their hands.
The captain compared the photos. "Are you Gao Zhi?"
"Yes, what's wrong?"
"Take him away!"
Several soldiers escorted Gao Zhi away.
"No, officer, why are you arresting me?"
"Hmph! You'll find out when you get to the security bureau!"
Despite Gao Zhi's shouts, the soldiers ignored him.
...
Security Bureau, interrogation room.
Gao Zhi's hands were cuffed and strapped to a table.
Su Yang was the one interrogating him.
"These are some private details extracted from your personal information. Do you plead guilty?"
Gao Zhi was dumbfounded when he saw the documents and videos, but he still shook his head.
"It's not mine, it must be a fake video fabricated by someone to slander me!"
Su Yang had everything prepared. He clapped his hands, and several well-dressed young women walked in from outside.
"Did he threaten you?"
"Yes."
Gao Zhi panicked. These women were all people he had slept with.
With both witnesses and evidence, Gao Zhi knew he could not escape punishment.
"Officer, I'm willing to pay a fine to atone for my sins. Please let me go..."
Gao Zhi still didn't know Su Yang was the newly appointed deputy director and thought he could buy his way out.
"Bribery adds another charge!"
Su Yang slapped the table. "Someone, lock him up and confiscate his property!"
"Yes, Director!"
Director?
Gao Zhi's eyes went black, and he fainted.
As for the women who came to testify, they had something to say but hesitated.
Su Yang waved his hand. "You can all go back. Don't borrow money from people carelessly in the future. I've deleted the videos, and there are no backups!"
"Thank you, Director!"
The women breathed a sigh of relief, finally escaping this nightmare.
Zhao Xiaolu, who had been standing outside the door, walked in and bowed ninety degrees.
"Thank you, Director. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would have fallen into his clutches."
Zhao Xiaolu recalled how Gao Zhi had come to find her every few days, threatening her.
As for her parents, they remained unrepentant and continued to live their lives in pleasure.
At this moment, a mechanical voice sounded in Su Yang's mind.
[Congratulations to the host for successfully caring for Zhao Xiaolu, gaining ten years of lifespan!]
[Congratulations to the host for successfully caring for Zhao Xiaolu, rewarded with a scroll of the Youthful Appearance Pill recipe!]
[Congratulations to the host, Zhao Xiaolu's favorability towards you has increased by 50%. We hope you will continue to work hard!]
"System, what is the Youthful Appearance Pill?"
[Host, it is a pill that, when consumed, grants eternal youth. In a sense, it slows down the aging process!]
"Alright..."
Seeing him spacing out, Zhao Xiaolu waved her hand again.
"Thank you, Director!"
"You're welcome!"
Su Yang had also inquired. Zhao Xiaolu's salary over the years had been taken by her parents.
To have such parents was truly unfortunate!
"Xiaolu, your salary will be doubled from now on. Work hard and start anew!"
"Thank you, Director!"
Zhao Xiaolu was both surprised and delighted, but a hint of sadness flickered in her eyes.
What good would more money do? As soon as she got paid, her parents would demand it, and if she refused, she would be beaten.
Zhao Xiaolu lowered her head and bowed, preparing to leave.
Su Yang took her hand and unfastened one of her buttons.
"Director, this... I'm not ready yet..."
Zhao Xiaolu thought Su Yang desired her and became extremely frightened.
"What is that red mark on your neck?"
"Ah? This... this is from my parents..."
Zhao Xiaolu explained that she got paid on the 15th of every month, and her parents would wait for her after work to snatch her money for gambling.
Even a tiger doesn't eat its cubs!
Such parents were truly detestable!
He had to teach them a good lesson!
After all, she was his secretary, and he had to help her somehow.
Su Yang said, "It's getting late. I'll give you a ride home."
"This... I'm afraid it would be too much trouble for you."
Zhao Xiaolu thought about the situation at home and didn't want too many people to know or see.
"It's nothing, it's on my way anyway. Wait for me for a moment."
Su Yang finished his work, turned off his computer, and locked his office.
Except for the duty personnel, everyone else had already left work.
...
Parking lot.
Zhao Xiaolu clutched her sleeves, gazing at the Lamborghini in a daze.
This car must be very expensive, right?
"Get in, what are you spacing out for?"