C16 Towards Lin Zhiqing?

"What are you going on about, arranging one or two people? I need you to get some waiters on this immediately. I want to know what they're discussing—it's crucial!"

Zhang Chen was utterly clueless about what the female secretary was trying to say, and out of desperation, he spoke up anxiously.

Eavesdrop on their conversation?

It took a moment, but the female secretary finally caught on that she had misunderstood Zhang Chen's request.

"Young Master Chen, you want the waiters to listen in on the conversation?" she asked, clearly taken aback.

Zhang Chen nodded, his voice tinged with impatience, "Exactly! Can you please hurry? They'll be done talking soon!"

"Right away!" she responded, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.

Without further delay, the female secretary dashed out of the conference room.

Zhang Chen was right on her heels, following her down to the lobby on the first floor via the elevator.

The female secretary, who held considerable sway at the hotel, summoned several trustworthy waiters into a private room and had them line up.

As Zhang Chen walked in, all the waiters looked up attentively.

"Young Master Chen, please give your instructions," the female secretary said, still blushing but maintaining a respectful demeanor.

Zhang Chen got straight to the point, "When you're serving the food, listen closely to their conversation. Serve smaller portions and make more trips than usual!"

"Just serve the food as you normally would, and whatever you do, don't give yourselves away, got it?"

The waitresses nodded and promptly agreed with respect.

Following the female secretary's orders, they dispersed one after another.

Zhang Chen remained seated in the private room, the anxiety in his heart growing.

The female secretary stood behind him, her eyes still betraying a hint of awkwardness.

Before long, the first waiter returned with news.

"Young Master Chen, the Lee family's Young Master seems to be reprimanding the Lin family's Young Master. It sounded like it was about something that happened previously..."

Zhang Chen nodded, his mind racing with questions.

What incident from before?

"Young Master Chen, the Lin family's Young Master mentioned he's come up with a new plan. They ceased talking as soon as I entered the room."

"Young Master Chen, they're plotting to arrange a meeting with a woman named Lin Zhiqing."

"Young Master Chen, what was that medicine they mentioned..."

Eventually, all the dishes had been served, leaving the waiter with no reason to enter.

Zhang Chen was seething with rage!

He never imagined that Lin Junkai would be in cahoots with Lee Junyi!

From what Zhang Chen had overheard, it was clear that Lee Junyi still had his sights set on Lin Zhiqing and was plotting to meet with her again.

But when would he find the time?

Zhang Chen's brow furrowed as his mind grew increasingly troubled.

Ultimately, he resolved to keep a close watch on Lin Zhiqing. He couldn't risk her going out alone!

After a brief moment of contemplation, Zhang Chen decided to call Lin Zhiqing.

The phone barely rang before it was abruptly hung up.

Staring blankly at his phone, Zhang Chen tried again, only to be cut off once more.

His anxiety was mounting!

With a heavy sigh, Zhang Chen had no choice but to reach out to Su Mang.

The call connected almost immediately.

Trust Third Sister to be dependable!

"Brother? Missing me already after such a short time?"

"I've got a meeting to attend, so I'll only be able to keep you company later tonight."

Su Mang's languid voice came through the phone.

Zhang Chen asked awkwardly, "Third Sister, you're not asleep, are you?"

"Yep, I'm on the road. I need to catch some rest to stay sharp," Su Mang confirmed.

"Third Sister, I need a favor. Can you find out where Lin Zhiqing is right now?"

Zhang Chen inquired urgently.

"Lin Zhiqing?"

Su Mang paused, then realized, "Oh, you mean your wife. You're doing all this for her. Here I was thinking you were missing me."

Her tone carried a hint of jealousy.

Zhang Chen grew even more uncomfortable, his mouth opening but no words coming out.

"It's settled then. Someone will get in touch with you soon. I'm off to rest now."

Su Mang's voice, tinged with a touch of discontent, filled the phone before she ended the call.

Zhang Chen's mouth quirked involuntarily. Was Su Mang upset with him?

He didn't dwell on it, though. After all, they were on good terms.

He hung up the phone and waited in silence.

The server mentioned that Lin Junkai and Lee Junyi had already departed.

Anxiety grew within Zhang Chen.

Five minutes later, the phone rang again.

Zhang Chen pressed the answer button without a second thought.

A chilly voice came through, "Good day, Young Master Chen. Please come to the hotel entrance."

Zhang Chen paused, puzzled.

The hotel entrance?

He rose and made his way to the hotel's front.

Stepping outside, he spotted a black Mercedes-Benz at the curb, with a man in a suit standing beside it.

The man's sunglasses gave him a cool demeanor.

It was he who had made the call.

The man opened the car door, and Zhang Chen got in, still looking bewildered.

Taking the driver's seat, the man spoke with deference, "Young Master Chen, I'm Loong San, sent by Director Su for your protection."

Zhang Chen was taken aback.

Loong San added, "I've just discovered Miss Lin is at Tianhai Mall. Shall we head there now?"

Zhang Chen was momentarily stunned.

He had located her that quickly?

"We'll go."

Zhang Chen's response was flat, his mind unable to grasp the extent of this capability.

The car surged to life, making a beeline for Tianhai Mall.

Ten minutes later, they arrived at the mall's entrance.

"Is she in there?" Zhang Chen inquired, his expression blank.

Loong San gave a nod. "Go ahead, Young Master Chen. I'll be here if you need me."

"Okay."

With Zhang Chen's acknowledgment, he stepped out of the car.

The area bustled with activity.

After a brief hesitation, Zhang Chen entered Tianhai Mall.

It was a shopping haven for the well-heeled professionals, and Zhang Chen's attire made him stand out.

Suddenly, he found himself the focus of many curious stares.

He couldn't help but feel awkward.