Chapter 1931: Suspicion

Chapter 1931: Chapter 1931: Suspicion

"Alright, let’s just consider it a congratulations to us." Ji Qian raised her glass, and Ye Shikai echoed by drinking a glass.

"You rarely drink this late, and especially this... strong alcohol." Ye Shikai was surprised that Ji Qian directly poured a glass of baijiu; she seldom drank it.

"It’s alright, just consider it a celebration for you." Ji Qian said with a faint smile.

"Isn’t that too casual, a celebration for someone, having a late-night snack rather than a proper meal?" Ye Shikai teased.

"If you don’t eat, you’ll end up paying the bill later."

"Forget it, you treat then." Ye Shikai noticed that Ji Qian’s mood seemed much more relaxed; normally, she was a cool beauty who seldom joked, even with Ye Shikai.

"By the way, you got here so fast, you weren’t at home earlier, right?" Ji Qian asked.

"You’re right, I was just at the gate of Yanjing Stadium, only two kilometers from here." Ye Shikai nodded.

"What were you doing at the stadium?"

"Attending a concert." Ye Shikai continued, "Honestly, this thing puzzles me."

"What do you mean?"

"Do you know about Yueling?" Ye Shikai asked.

"I’ve heard about it from Nightmare, and the Ji Family has its own intelligence people. Although I didn’t participate in the HST project last time, I heard some details."

"Yueling has indeed been very popular lately, filming in Jiangnan before, now back in Yanjing for a concert. I’ve heard she’s going to take part in a reality show soon." Ji Qian said lightly.

"The problem lies here. She appeared in that photo with George, as intimate as a couple. George was the mastermind behind the HST project, although I don’t yet know what role Yueling played in the entire project, she’s at least a major suspect. George just died, yet she’s appearing so openly, which makes me very puzzled." Fueled by alcohol, Ye Shikai spoke more and more fervently, unknowingly revealing all his doubts.

"You’re right. Anyone suspicious should be lying low now, I also don’t understand what Yueling is thinking." Ji Qian nodded, she was still clear-minded despite drinking. In contrast, Ye Shikai seemed slightly intoxicated; at such a level of intoxication, one remains conscious but begins to "relax" subconsciously, hence it’s the hardest time to "keep secrets", and Ye Shikai revealed everything subconsciously.

"You look quite unwell, what’s wrong?" Ji Qian noticed something unusual, as Ye Shikai frequently scratched his head, appearing nervous, with "concerns" written all over his face.

"Speak." Ji Qian stood up and sat across from Ye Shikai, noticing a trace of fear in his eyes.

"I’m worried... the HST project isn’t completely over." Ye Shikai murmured.

"Don’t worry too much." Ji Qian comforted, "The HST project is over, George was the mastermind."

"Then how do you explain Yueling’s situation?" Ye Shikai sighed, he had encountered many troubles and even crises, but none as tricky as the HST project, and difficult to completely eradicate. He tried internally to convince himself the HST project was over, but couldn’t.

"Alright, it’s fine, everything is already past."

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Ye Shikai vaguely remembered it was the Ji Family driver who drove him back to the Chen Family, and to avoid Chen Yuxin’s suspicion, Ji Qian specifically instructed the driver to say Ye Shikai had hired a designated driver.

The next day.

"Kai, if you drink that much at night again, I’ll be mad." Chen Yuxin said angrily.

"Sorry, I lost control and drank too much." Ye Shikai said lightly, though he actually wasn’t drunk last night, at least not unconscious, but the smell of alcohol was evident.

"Alright, get up quickly, let’s take a look at the Group." Chen Yuxin was already in full business attire.

"Why, are you going to the company today?" Ye Shikai asked, although Chen Yuxin was the family head, she seldom managed the Chen Group matters. But this didn’t matter much, firstly, the Chen family’s wealth wasn’t solely reliant on one group, secondly, Chen Ruoya was Chen Yuxin’s confidante, and very capable, her presence was enough to ensure the group’s normal operation.

"Yes, hasn’t been there for a long time, need to visit." Chen Yuxin said lightly, "Kai, accompany me."

"Okay, no problem."

Chen Group.

"Family Head."

"Ruoya, you’ve been overseeing the group these days, thank you for your hard work."

"Rest assured, Family Head, I will give my all." Chen Ruoya nodded, stood aside, leaving the central spot for Chen Yuxin.

"Kai, what are you thinking?" Chen Yuxin called several times, but beside her, Ye Shikai didn’t respond, as if lost in thought.

"Kai, Kai."

"Ahem, what’s up?" Ye Shikai seemed awkward, as there were quite a few people present, none dared treat Chen Yuxin’s words lightly.

"Brother-in-law, did you drink too much last night? Shall I get you a cup of coffee?" Chen Ruoya said lightly.

"Hmm, okay, thanks."

"Alright, I didn’t come to the group for anything important today, you all can return to work." Chen Yuxin dispersed several ministers, then turned to Ye Shikai.

"Kai, do you have something bothering you?" Chen Yuxin asked.

"Not really, why do you think so?" Ye Shikai didn’t admit, nor did he admit his late-night snack with Ji Qian.

"Your expression has given you away, talk to me, Kai, do you still intend to hide any secrets now?"

"Actually... it’s not really anything, just an assumption." Ye Shikai hesitated for a while, but couldn’t resist her.

"Xin, you know Yueling right, in the photo Tianjing risked his life to get, Yueling and George were in a room, their relationship must be close. Now George is dead, logically the HST project should be destroyed, but Yueling had a concert in Yanjing last night, I’m suspecting... suspecting the HST project hasn’t been completely destroyed, and there’s still potential for resurgence."

"You’re overthinking, Kai, your nerves have been tense without relaxing. Even if Yueling and George are connected, that doesn’t necessarily make her the mastermind, perhaps she’s merely one of George’s subordinates."