An Ji was thoroughly startled and quickly threw off the covers, intending to get down. But as he looked up, he saw Fu Jingshu pinning An Qi against the table. The boy, over 1.8 meters tall, had his back pressed down and was completely unable to resist.
"Master Fu, Master Fu, I know I was wrong. Please let him go!"
As soon as he got out of bed, his legs felt weak and dizzy. He almost fell to the ground. After finally regaining his balance, he saw An Qi being flung towards him. He was bumped, lost his footing, and landed on the bed with a plop.
An Qi got up, his face flushed with shame. After all, he was a young man, and being bullied like this was naturally humiliating. He lunged at Fu Jingshu!
However, Fu Jingshu held him back with one hand. The young boy instantly felt humiliated and struggled wildly like a cornered beast.
"Behave, or I'll beat you."
Fu Jingshu warned him coldly.
An Qi looked utterly wronged.
But he dared not resist again.
An Ji forced himself to stand up from the bed and grabbed An Qi's arm. "Master Fu, I know I was wrong. I promise you, I won't fool around anymore. I'll listen to you. Whatever you want, I'll agree to it!"
Fu Jingshu raised an eyebrow and looked at him.
An Ji broke out in a cold sweat under his gaze. "I really know I was wrong! Please let my brother go. He's young and ignorant, and he offended you. Please don't hold it against him. If you're really unhappy, take it out on me!"
Fu Jingshu looked up at him.
An Ji froze, his scalp tingling. The words he had intended to say all caught in his throat. He cowered and lowered his head, but his grip on his brother's arm remained firm.
Shen Qingqing stepped forward and patted Fu Jingshu's hand.
Fu Jingshu pursed his lips and released his grip.
An Qi and An Ji huddled by the bed, watching Fu Jingshu warily, as if afraid he would strike again. But Fu Jingshu made no further move.
Shen Qingqing said calmly, "Now can you give us what we want?"
"Yes, I can give it to you." This time, An Ji did not hesitate. "But the item isn't with me."
Shen Qingqing raised an eyebrow and glanced at Fu Jingshu.
An Ji shivered and immediately added, "But it's at my home. I can take you there. Yes, I can't go out, but my brother can take you. He knows my home address and has a key."
An Qi turned his head away at this.
The young man, full of vigor and youth, had never suffered such a major setback except at the hands of Fu Tingyi. And that was when there were many people on the other side. But Fu Jingshu was alone. How could this person be so powerful?
Fu Jingshu stared at him coldly.
An Qi reluctantly nodded. "I have the key."
Shen Qingqing wanted to clap but was restricted by her left hand, so she said, "Then it's settled. An Ji will recover in the hospital, and An Qi will come with us. Once we find the ledger, you will be free."
An Ji looked worried. "Mrs. Fu, please make sure my brother is brought back."
"I'm not a kidnapper."
Shen Qingqing was speechless. Did she intend to sell him off?
Led by An Qi, Shen Qingqing and Fu Jingshu arrived at An Ji's home, located in a residential complex. After retrieving the ledger, the three of them left.
Fu Jingshu drove An Qi to a villa under his name. Before leaving, Shen Qingqing instructed, "You'll stay here for the time being to avoid being found."
An Qi looked a bit embarrassed. "But this is your home. It doesn't feel right for me to stay here. Perhaps I should leave and find a place to stay on my own. Don't worry, I won't be captured again."
"I'm very cautious. I never approach strangers, regardless of their age or gender. I know how dangerous it is outside."
Shen Qingqing raised an eyebrow. "Then how did you get caught in the first place?"
"I wasn't on guard..."
An Qi scratched his cheek.
Shen Qingqing smiled helplessly. "Alright, I don't care about your past. Just remember what I said. Stay here and don't wander around. As for your brother, you don't need to worry; he's being guarded by the police."
"I understand, Mrs. Fu. Thank you."
An Qi glanced at Fu Jingshu and said somewhat awkwardly, "Thank you too. If you hadn't brought me here, I wouldn't have known how long it would take or where I could have found my brother."
Shen Qingqing waved her hand. "You're welcome. It's just a small favor. Hurry inside, and be sure not to be seen by anyone with ill intentions. Remember to wear a mask when you go out."
"Got it."
Fu Jingshu started the car, and it slowly merged into the traffic.
He first took Shen Qingqing home and then went to the company.
With this evidence, he convened a shareholders' meeting.
Fu Tingyi was also summoned.
Initially, he was smug and completely unaware that disaster was looming. That was until Fu Jingshu slammed the evidence onto the table.
Fu Tingyi's face instantly turned ashen.
Upon seeing the contents of the ledger, the shareholders' expressions all changed.
The writing was dense. Every penny transferred from the finance department was meticulously recorded. Every single entry was enough to send shivers down one's spine.
500,000.
5 million.
50.07 million!
Fu Tingyi had only dared to skim small amounts at first. Later, his greed grew, and the numbers became larger and larger.
This ledger not only shocked everyone with Fu Tingyi's audacity but also illustrated the gradual accumulation of human greed. The increase in these figures was terrifyingly substantial.
The newly appointed finance manager had already been briefed by Fu Jingshu about the extent of the company's financial drain. However, seeing these figures again still sent a chill down his spine!
Fu Tingyi noticed the shift in their expressions and snatched the ledger. After reading it, his hands began to tremble. "Shen Qingqing, you're amazing. To frame me, you fabricated a fake ledger. I'm truly impressed!"
Fu Jingshu said coldly, "You know in your heart whether it's fake or not. Moreover, I have a witness. Where do you think the ledger came from? The witness told me."
Fu Tingyi sneered. "Don't try to trick me! Where is this witness? I've never done anything like that. Where will you find a witness?"
Suddenly, Fu Jingshu's phone rang.
He took it out and saw a video sent by his wife. The video contained An Ji's sworn testimony. In the footage, police officers were present, their righteousness boosting the credibility of his words significantly.
The crowd, which had been only half-believing, was now utterly convinced.
Fu Tingyi's face turned ashen.
Fu Jingshu looked at him leisurely. "Now, tell me, am I framing you?"
Fu Tingyi remained silent.
The atmosphere in the conference room was heavy and stifling. Everyone stared at Fu Tingyi with peculiar gazes, as if he were some oddity. Their eyes held a complex mix of contempt, mockery, and shock.
Fu Tingyi tried to say something else, but Fu Jingshu gave him no further opportunity. He directly called security to apprehend him, and as soon as the police arrived, they would take him away.
"You should know what crime this is."
Fu Jingshu's gaze was cold as he looked at him, showing no trace of emotion or pity, even though Fu Tingyi's eyes were red-rimmed, and he appeared wild and ferocious.