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“Mrs. Peng, if you continue this unreasonable disturbance, we will have to call the police.”

The speaker was the current female manager of Shen Shuci’s department, in her forties, who, although usually strict, was decent to the employees in private.

“Shen Shuci, come out here.”

“This is our work area. You’re harassing our employees and disrupting normal work order. I can have security escort you out.”

“If you don’t want your company’s reputation dragged through the mud, then kick me out. I’ll shout it from the front door how your company covers up for its employees.”

“You need evidence to back up what you’re saying!”

The woman’s voice was hoarse, “That Shen Shuci, I made a point to ask about her, and she’s big news—a returnee from overseas. You can’t afford to offend her, so you bully us ordinary folks who have no power, right?”

It seemed even the manager had never encountered someone so aggressive and unruly, and they were flushed with anger.

Shen Shuci never expected that Manager Fan’s wife would dare to make a scene at the company.

The police had already investigated the matter thoroughly; what more did she want?

She was about to stand up when a colleague beside her held her back.

“Don’t go out there. Security will arrive soon and take her away. If you charge out there, she’ll devour you alive—the situation will only escalate.”

Shen Shuci bit her lip tightly, but the manager let out a cold laugh, “What Fan Shoucheng did has been thoroughly investigated by the police. If you have any doubts, go to the police. Don’t cause trouble here.”

“This is a company; it is my duty to protect the privacy and personal safety of every employee.”

But the woman seemed to have heard some kind of joke, “You’re just afraid of offending her because she has money and power, right? Shen Shuci, come out here…”

As she spoke, the woman had already made her way to the office area and started questioning the nearest young girl, asking if she was Shen Shuci, scaring the girl pale.

“Mrs. Peng!” The manager reached out to stop her, but she fiercely shook off the hand.

The manager, wearing a tight skirt and suit, was not steady on her feet and staggered back, about to fall. Everyone thought she was going to hit the ground, but someone caught her from behind, and she regained her balance.

Everyone sweated for the manager and, coming back to their senses, realized that it was Shen Shuci who had caught her!

Damn it, she dared to run out at a time like this!

Manager Fan’s wife looked like a fierce one; she was likely to tear her apart.

“You…” The manager glared at Shen Shuci, “It’s time to go home. Why haven’t you left? Go home immediately.”

But the woman had already seen Shen Shuci’s work badge—black lacquer base with golden letters, bearing her name.

“So you’re Shen Shuci?”

Shen Shuci was still an intern at the company, not very good at interpersonal relationships, but earnest and hardworking. The department had a good impression of her.

Just a young girl fresh out of college, although she’s an overseas returnee, in a place like Beijing where returnees are dime a dozen, she stood out because she seemed to have a decent temperament, and since the incident involving Manager Fan, she had become notorious in the department.

But she usually focused on her own work very modestly and never shied away from helping with tasks like printing documents or running errands, even if it was a senior staff member asking.

In the hearts of many, they felt that the new girl seemed tough but was actually quite amiable.

In such a situation, they guessed she’d want to hide, not burst forth with such courage.

Shen Shuci steadied the manager and then stood firmly in front of her.

“I am Shen Shuci. If you have a problem, you can talk to me directly.”

**

Outside the company at this time,

The man sat in the car, glancing at his watch again. The person from the Huo Family in the passenger seat looked over at him, “Master, it’s past closing time. Why hasn’t Miss Shen come out?”

“Is she working overtime today?”

The person driving laughed, “Maybe she got held up with something urgent. She’ll probably be right out.”

Then a mobile phone vibration sounded. The man took out his phone and glanced at it.

Jiang Jinsang: “The other night, when my colleagues had a gathering, was there an incident? You didn’t notify us.”

The event had taken place in Hexi, and he was the one who had picked up the people that night. He couldn’t have been completely unaware. So naturally, Jiang Jinsang needed to ask him.