He was exhausted from finishing a business deal and had no energy left, so he made an excuse to slip away. Before leaving, he remembered the foreigners insisting on calling hotel service for him.
As it turns out, whether it was because he encountered a driver with no sense of direction or because he was drunk and mispronouncing words, they ended up being taken to the wrong hotel. This completely clarified the situation. So, he and Lu Yanheng both mistook each other for gigolos?!
Even knowing he was in the wrong, Shen Wei still couldn't swallow his anger and stubbornly retorted, "Foreign hotels all have the same name, how can you blame me?!" He became increasingly agitated as he spoke, "Besides, besides, I'm the one who's at a disadvantage, you're the one who's benefiting!!"
Lu Yanheng's composure made him very averse to Shen Wei's "I'm talking like an old man" attitude, and he couldn't help but give the other party another heavy blow with a cold laugh. He nodded and said, "Yes, President Shen's appearance last night was truly surprising."
A pillow suddenly flew towards Lu Yanheng, who caught it steadily and tossed it onto the sofa beside him. Finally suppressing his emotions, he said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, now that this is over, let it be. I'll act as if nothing happened." He paused, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. Then he turned to Shen Wei, a smile playing on his lips, "Of course, on the condition that Mr. Shen does me a small favor."
Shen Wei narrowed his eyes, deeply surprised by Lu Yanheng's cunning businessman's face.
This person actually dared to use this incident to threaten him and negotiate terms?!
“Lu Yanheng…” Shen Wei opened his mouth, then shook his head and sighed, “Do you even have any shame?”
Lu Yanheng spoke calmly, as if conducting a business negotiation, and said slowly, "This matter is not difficult for President Shen at all. I hope President Shen can weigh it carefully. Otherwise, as you said, judging from what happened last night, if word gets out, I will not suffer any loss."
Shen Wei's face rapidly shifted between gloom, anger, embarrassment, and shame. Lu Yanheng, on the other hand, was no longer in a hurry. He leisurely sat down by the window and started making himself coffee.
After an unknown amount of time, Shen Wei coldly said, "What is it?"
Lu Yanheng paused in his coffee-serving hand, his smile fading as he said to Shen Wei, "It's about my younger brother, Lu Yanchen."
Shen Wei's eyes darkened. Lu Yanheng continued, "As far as I know, he is likely involved in substantial tax fraud, but the information I have is currently very limited and insufficient to convict him... Mr. Shen has extensive connections; I've already witnessed this when he helped Mr. Pei investigate me. I hope you can help me gather evidence that can directly destroy my brother." He adjusted his glasses. "Of course, this matter must be handled with extreme caution and discretion; we must not alert him."
"Heh, you really dote on your brother." Shen Wei sneered. "No wonder you're President Lu."
“He was the one who was heartless first.” Lu Yanheng took a sip of coffee and shook his head. “It doesn’t matter. It was my carelessness after all.” As he spoke, he looked up at Shen Wei again. “So, Mr. Shen, do you want to help with this? Or should I give you some more time to think it over?”
"It's settled then." Shen Wei avoided eye contact, his face darkening considerably. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he smiled slightly. "However, I have one condition."
"I think Mr. Shen is still drunk. This is an equal exchange: I'll keep the secret, and you'll collect the evidence. It's fair and reasonable."
"Whatever, say whatever you want." Shen Wei knew that Lu Yanheng desperately needed his help, so he put on his clothes and went to the bathroom, leaning against the wall.
Sure enough, after thinking for a moment, Lu Yanheng asked, "What are your conditions?"
Shen Wei stopped and turned around to give Lu Yanheng a carefree smile.
"After it's done, lie down obediently and let me have my turn."
Lu Yanheng paused slightly, and after a brief look of surprise flashed in his eyes as he looked at Shen Wei, he lowered his head to hide the deeper, less perceptible shrewdness and interest.
"Ah, it's a deal."
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