C20 The Dirty Thing in the Elevator

Changshun was so well-acquainted with Preweet's operations that he hardly noticed these details.

The security department consisted of just five individuals, and with Changshun, that made six.

The department operated on two shifts. Each week, two people were assigned to the night shift, while the remaining three covered the day shift.

Now with Changshun on board, and as the captain, he wouldn't necessarily have to pull the grueling night shifts.

However, once Changshun had a look at the security lounge, he insisted on taking the night shift.

"Captain, it's not appropriate for you to take the night shift. Bear and Er'zi will be on duty then. Here's our rotation schedule for the five of us."

Out of the three, the young man stationed in the monitoring room was about Changshun's age, a straightforward and sincere guy with no animosity toward Changshun.

Changshun reviewed the duty roster and declared, "Wasn't it a problem before when the five of you rotated shifts? Now with me included, we can have a different person on each day. That settles it."

"But..."

"Sprout, what are you babbling about? Captain Ding is calling the shots now. Whatever he decides, we follow. No need for your two cents."

"Yes, yes."

They called the young man Sprout because of his slender build.

"Captain, I'm Zhu, and this is Hei. We come from the same place. We're looking forward to your guidance."

Zhu warmly clasped Changshun's hand as if they were old friends.

Changshun felt uncomfortable with such a firm grip from another man and quickly pulled his hand away.

But he used too much force, and in the process, he inadvertently sent Zhu tumbling to the ground.

Zhu was taken aback.

Changshun was even more astonished.

He knew he was strong, but not to the point where a simple handshake could floor someone.

"Anyway, we need to get to our posts. Let's head out. Oh, and tonight, let's all grab a drink to celebrate Captain Ding's new position."

Zhu got to his feet and, with Hei in tow, hurried off.

Once they were alone, Hei whispered, "What was that all about?"

"That guy earlier was practically a savage. He nearly snapped my wrist with his incredible strength."

"Really?"

"I sense something off about him. Let's hold off on messing with him for now. We need to strategize."

Hei nodded in agreement.

Changshun quickly got the lay of the land at Preweet, thanks to Sprout.

The surveillance system was top-notch, allowing him to monitor the entire Preweet Building with ease.

"Sprout, what's your real name?"

"Huh? Oh... I'm Du Mai, like the sprouting tooth."

"I'm Ding Changshun."

Changshun found Sprout to be quite amiable and considered him his first brother at Preweet.

Later that evening, the other two on duty, Bear and another colleague, arrived. Changshun greeted them, and they all decided to grab a drink together.

Since Bear and his colleague had to return to duty, they made brief pleasantries, had a quick bite, and left for work.

Zhu, Hei, and Sprout remained.

Sprout wasn't much of a drinker, and under Hei's influence, he quickly became overwhelmed by the alcohol.

"Here's to you, Captain Ding. We're going to rely on you to look out for us."

Zhu kept finding reasons to toast with Changshun.

After a few too many drinks, Changshun needed to use the restroom, so he excused himself.

In his absence, Hei nudged Zhu.

"Got the stuff?"

"All set. I can't wait to see if Ms. Ling will keep him around after he embarrasses himself in public. Heh."

They shared a sinister laugh, and Zhu discreetly poured a colorless, odorless liquid into Changshun's drink, which blended seamlessly with the wine.

Unaware of their scheme, Changshun returned from the restroom just in time to see Ling Kemiao and Lee Xian heading toward the elevator.

Lee Xian caught Changshun's eye and gave him a chilling smile.

Changshun felt a shiver down his spine, sensing something was amiss with Lee Xian.

But with years of experience working away from home, he knew better than to poke his nose into other people's affairs.

"Come on, Brother Changshun, have another drink."

As soon as Changshun stepped into the monitoring room, he was urged to drink.

Seizing the moment, he grabbed his glass and gulped down the contents.

Hei and Zhu watched, their faces breaking into triumphant grins.

After a few more sips, Changshun's attention was abruptly drawn to the surveillance screen.

For employee safety, cameras had been installed in the elevators as well.

Changshun looked up just in time to witness a disturbing scene unfolding on the elevator's feed.

Lee Xian seemed to have lost his mind and was attempting to assault Ling Kemiao.

Ling Kemiao was putting up a fight, but she was clearly overpowered, and her clothes were on the verge of being ripped apart.

"Darn it! I need to check on this. You two, if anything seems off, call the police immediately."

Changshun sprang into action, knowing he couldn't catch the elevator.

Luckily, it was nearing the top floor. He suspected that Lee Xian planned to continue his vile intentions in the office on the top floor.

With this in mind, he took another elevator, aiming for the top floor as well.

"Lee Xian, let me go. Do you realize what you're doing?"

"Miaomiao, we've known each other for so long. I've been pursuing you since college. Surely my sincerity should have melted your heart by now. I can't wait any longer. Let's just make it official today, and you can be with me. I promise to give you a lavish wedding afterwards. How does that sound?"

Lee Xian's words were despicable, and his hands were already tearing at Ling Kemiao's blouse, popping several buttons.

As the contours of her chest became partially visible, Ling Kemiao instinctively covered herself.

Lee Xian seized her wrists.

"Why the rush? Soon enough, you'll be letting me undress you. For now, just let me have a look."

Upon reaching the top floor, Lee Xian used his tie to bind Ling Kemiao's hands.

He then scooped her up and headed for Ling Kemiao's office.

"I've always wanted to do something to you in a place like this. Now that my wish is fulfilled, I'm absolutely thrilled."

Ling Kemiao spoke with a sense of humiliation, "This should end now, or I will risk everything to see you ruined and disgraced."

"Go ahead and sue. Once you've experienced what I have to offer, I doubt you'll be so defiant. Let's not rush; we'll have our fun first, and then you can do as you please."

Lee Xian was audacious. As soon as he entered, he hoisted Ling Kemiao onto the office desk, carelessly knocking everything else onto the floor.

"Miaomiao, every time I visit, I fantasize about one day humiliating you on this very desk, stripping away your aloof facade and making you utterly surrender to me."

"Stop this at once!"

"It's futile. No one will come to your aid, and soon enough, you'll be pleading for me."

Lee Xian pulled a plastic medicine bottle from his pocket, tipped out a pill, and forced it into Ling Kemiao's mouth.

"What have you given me?"