The sliding door on the left led to the balcony, where two or three potted green plants sat in the corner. The evening sunlight filtered through the windows, lending the room a warm, tranquil feeling.
"Say, shouldn't we treat Brother Hao and the others to a meal?"
Amid the bustle, the movers smoothly carried the freezer into the kitchen. Taking advantage of the break, Zhao Yuanqing walked into the living room and quietly asked Lu Chao.
"Sure."
Lu Chao nodded. He had been thinking the same thing.
It was just that he had been busy familiarizing himself with the Patrol Bureau's affairs lately, while martial arts training and the move had also taken up his time. He truly had not found a chance.
"I'll contact Brother Hao and Brother Qiang later and see when they're free."
"Alright."
As the two casually chatted and settled on the plan, Zhao Yuanqing's gaze shifted slightly, as if he wanted to say something.
"What is it?" Lu Chao asked.
"I heard... something seems to have happened to Lin Ze."
Zhao Yuanqing wore a complicated expression as he carefully chose his words.
Lu Chao paused slightly, somewhat surprised.
Hadn't Lin Ze received the support of an influential figure at [Lianwei Heavy Industries] and been about to become a full staff member?
"It seems [Lianwei Heavy Industries] lost a batch of weapons."
"He got implicated because of it and was locked up. I heard they even confiscated his house, and now he's saddled with a considerable debt."
There was a trace of pity beneath Zhao Yuanqing's rueful tone.
These Mega-Corporations certainly offered excellent benefits, but if something went wrong, they were equally ruthless and merciless. They would not show the slightest restraint.
Lu Chao fell silent for a moment, his emotions stirring faintly.
The Lin Ze