Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 684: Chapter 687: What About Me?

Yang Chen's intervention instantly brought silence to the room again. The management team looked back and forth between Yang Chen and Lin Ruoxi with curious expressions. After the secret of their marriage was exposed, everyone saw Yang Chen in a new light. Rather than viewing him as a freeloading pretty boy, it made more sense to think of him as a man with a deep and mysterious background. However, no one knew exactly what his background was.

Liu Mingyu, upon seeing Yang Chen enter, wiped her tears and lowered her head, avoiding his gaze.

Yang Chen didn't miss this detail and walked directly to her, gently patting her on the shoulder.

Liu Mingyu was startled. In front of so many people, and with Lin Ruoxi present, Yang Chen's gesture was an undeniable show of concern and support, which deeply moved her but also made her nervous.

Quickly, Liu Mingyu removed Yang Chen's hand from her shoulder and shook her head. "I'm fine, Director Yang."

"If you're fine, why are you crying? Don't pretend to be strong. You can't work like this. Go home, take a hot bath, and rest," Yang Chen said softly.

Tears welled up again in Liu Mingyu's eyes. She was too emotional to speak and just kept shaking her head to indicate she was okay.

Seeing this, the atmosphere in the conference room became strange again. Everyone could see the underlying sentiment.

Lin Ruoxi showed no emotion. She watched Yang Chen comfort Liu Mingyu for a moment before saying, "What do you plan to do?"

Yang Chen turned around, looking at the emotionless woman, and awkwardly laughed, "Uh, honey, don't be so serious. It's making me nervous."

Lin Ruoxi frowned, "I don't have time to joke with you. Also, this is the company, Director Yang."

"Uh..." Yang Chen scratched his head, glanced around at the concerned faces, and sheepishly said, "I haven't figured out how to investigate yet, but don't worry. I'll find out soon!"

Everyone almost fell out of their chairs. He hasn't figured it out yet?! Is this guy joking?

"Oh, right!" Yang Chen clapped his hands and smiled, "Actually, it's simple. Doesn't the company have surveillance cameras? We can check the footage to see who else, besides Liu Mingyu, has touched the safe recently. That will make it clear!"

Everyone looked embarrassed, awkwardly glancing around. Finally, Mo Qianni explained, "Director Yang, you may not have noticed. While most areas of the company have surveillance cameras, the senior executives' offices do not, to ensure the privacy of sensitive discussions."

Yang Chen's face stiffened. No cameras?! So, there's no way to know who might have sneaked in?

"Director Yang, I think you should think before you speak," Li Minghe sneered.

Yang Chen glared at him, "Do you have a way to find the culprit?"

"Me? Although I'd like to, I don't have that capability," Li Minghe shrugged.

"Then shut up," Yang Chen said dismissively. He then turned to Lin Ruoxi, patting his chest, "President Lin, don't worry. I'll give you an answer within two days."

Lin Ruoxi didn't respond. Instead, she turned to Wu Yue, "Have the police arrived?"

Wu Yue nodded, "Yes, they arrived five minutes ago and are waiting in another room for our meeting to end."

Lin Ruoxi said, "Let them in."

"Yes," Wu Yue responded and left the conference room.

Yang Chen frowned and asked, "You called the police?"

Lin Ruoxi glanced at him coldly, "With such an incident, the police would have come anyway."

Yang Chen raised his voice, "Do you plan to have the police take Mingyu away?"

Lin Ruoxi nodded without changing her expression, "The police aren't fools. Given the current situation, Liu Mingyu is the prime suspect. Stealing commercial secrets is not a minor crime. Additionally, if Yu Lei's stock plummets and we face financial issues, it will have a significant impact on Zhonghai's economy. It's only right to take the suspect for questioning."

Everyone in the conference room gasped. They didn't expect Lin Ruoxi to be so decisive! Liu Mingyu had been her loyal employee for years. They thought questioning Liu Mingyu would suffice, but Lin Ruoxi had already called the police, ready to take her away at any moment!

Liu Mingyu looked dazed, not expecting Lin Ruoxi to call the police so quickly. She sat there silently, seemingly resigned to her fate. Mo Qianni couldn't believe what was happening. She looked at Lin Ruoxi and then at Yang Chen, desperately hoping Yang Chen would stop this.

At this moment, two policemen entered the conference room. Wu Yue pointed out Liu Mingyu to them, and the officers approached her.

"Miss Liu Mingyu, based on the information and current evidence, we suspect you of stealing company trade secrets, leaking client information, and multiple violations of commercial law. We are now arresting you as a suspect. Please come with us to the police station for further investigation. You have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney, but anything you say can be used against you," one officer said, gesturing for Liu Mingyu to stand.

Liu Mingyu took a deep breath, showing no resistance, and was about to stand up when—

"Wait!"

Yang Chen grabbed Liu Mingyu's arm, glaring at Lin Ruoxi, "Lin Ruoxi, are you really going to do this?"

Lin Ruoxi remained unmoved and said, "It's not that I want to do this, but the development of the situation demands it."

"You know very well that this woman would never betray us!" Yang Chen hadn't expected Lin Ruoxi to actually send Liu Mingyu to the police station, and his frustration grew.

Lin Ruoxi responded coldly, "You're wrong. I only believe in the facts before me, and the fact is that Liu Mingyu is the prime suspect. Yang Chen, if you want to get involved in the investigation, go ahead. But the police taking Liu Mingyu away is something I agree with. I have to be responsible for all the employees of Yulei, not just make blind judgments based on personal feelings!

After handling these matters, I still have to host many emergency meetings to deal with the series of problems that will arise. I don't have time to waste here with you!"

Lin Ruoxi's gaze was sharp and unyielding, meeting Yang Chen's without any fear, resolute and merciless!

Yang Chen suddenly let out a mocking laugh, "You're really a good CEO, a good boss, I..."

Before Yang Chen could finish, he felt a tug on his hand.

He turned to see Liu Mingyu, her eyes glistening with tears, shaking her head at him.

"Please, stop talking. President Lin's decision is correct. I can't exonerate myself; I don't even know how it turned out like this. If you really want to help me, find the criminal, don't argue with President Lin," Liu Mingyu managed a weak smile, "I'll be fine, it's not a sentence, just assisting in an investigation. I'll just tell the truth."

Seeing the pleading in Liu Mingyu's eyes, Yang Chen couldn't bear to cause her more distress. His heart ached, and he had to let her leave with the police.

Lin Ruoxi paid no further attention to the departing Liu Mingyu and addressed everyone present, "Now, everyone return to your posts. With Liu Mingyu gone, the PR department will be temporarily led by the deputy minister. Each department will hold meetings according to emergency response measures. This afternoon, I will have Wu Yue notify you of other special meetings. Meeting adjourned!"

No one dared to slack off. Liu Mingyu being taken away had a significant impact on them, showing that this young and beautiful CEO was indeed ruthless and could not be taken lightly.

As everyone gradually left the conference room, Mo Qianni hesitated, wondering if she should persuade Lin Ruoxi again, but seeing Yang Chen still there, she gritted her teeth and went to handle the urgent matters first.

After everyone had left, Lin Ruoxi, accompanied by Wu Yue, prepared to return to her office.

Yang Chen, his face dark with anger, called out to her, "Why don't you give me a chance to prove Mingyu's innocence? You know I have the ability, and even one day's time would do! Why?!"

Lin Ruoxi stopped, her back to him, silent for a moment. She let Wu Yue return to the office first, then said indifferently, "I'm just doing my job, no other reason."

"Mingyu has worked hard for this company, can't she even get one day? Why can't you consider how deeply this will hurt her?!" Yang Chen exclaimed.

Lin Ruoxi turned to face Yang Chen, her cold eyes meeting his, "Then is it okay for you to publicly comfort Liu Mingyu, ignoring my feelings?"

Yang Chen was stunned, "Given the situation just now, was I supposed to just watch her be surrounded and alone?"

"And what about me? Everyone knows I'm your wife, yet you show concern for another woman in front of me. Have you considered how others look at me?" Lin Ruoxi's voice was icy, "Since you can ignore my embarrassment for Liu Mingyu, why should I care about her feelings and not send her to the police? Moreover, the facts warrant this action!"

"You're turning against me just because I cared for Mingyu?" Yang Chen couldn't believe it.

Lin Ruoxi sneered, "Think whatever you want. I'm very busy right now and don't want to argue with you. If you're so capable and influential, if you really want to ease Liu Mingyu's suffering, then hurry up and investigate, solve this crisis. But I can tell you clearly, this crisis isn't something that money alone can solve, because it involves the normal operation and development of the company. Figure it out yourself."

With that, Lin Ruoxi quickly left.

Yang Chen watched as Lin Ruoxi entered the elevator, took a deep breath, and threw his hand in frustration. The situation was clearly more complicated than he had anticipated.

But Yang Chen didn't lose his composure. Given the current circumstances, it was as he suspected—Li Minghe was the prime suspect. Li Minghe seemed intent on pinning the blame on Liu Mingyu.

Moreover, when Yang Chen had gone to Liu Mingyu's office before, he had encountered that guy. And according to Liu Mingyu, Li Minghe often went to her office to chat and discuss business, being a regular visitor. Additionally, Li Minghe was dating Wu Yue, and it was possible he had obtained some confidential information.

The key issue now was finding evidence that Li Minghe was the culprit without video surveillance. Killing Li Minghe wouldn't help, as it wouldn't clear Liu Mingyu of suspicion.

Furthermore, Yang Chen didn't believe that someone like Li Minghe would dare to take such a big risk without strong backing. Such a crime wasn't something he could pull off alone. Stealing the data without anyone to use it would be pointless.

Therefore, finding evidence of Li Minghe's crime and his backers was the top priority.

Yang Chen thought for a moment and then called Mo Lin, the captain of the Sea Eagle Squad.

"Lord Hades, are you calling about the explosive news at Yulei International today?" Mo Lin asked with some pride.

Yang Chen rubbed his temples in frustration, realizing the situation was indeed widely known, "Stop the nonsense. Come to Yulei headquarters. I need your expertise to confirm some suspicions. I hope I'm right."