"Have you been busy all day? Judging by your appearance, is there a problem at the company?" Li Yan asked.

During the holiday period, even Zhang Yurong seldom had time to worry about work, let alone pay attention to it. And for a company the size of Paradise Group, the challenges and impacts they faced were not only from competitors or multinational corporations but also potentially from international economic conditions and domestic economic policies. Although there were dedicated personnel to focus on these issues during the holidays, as the captain and decision-maker of the company, if she encountered a significant event and delayed responding for more than ten days, she would miss the opportunity.

Due to what happened last night, Yurong was originally embarrassed to face Li Yan, but having just returned from the company, she had already forgotten personal feelings. Now seeing both of them showing concern for her, she forced a smile, "I’m okay, and the company... is okay too."

"But your appearance..." Yue Yao was a bit worried. For Yurong, aside from the company, only family could have a significant impact on her. Was it her father’s health? But the other day at the Zhang family, he seemed very healthy.

Li Yan thought of a possibility but didn’t ask further, preparing himself for a surprise.

Sure enough, Zhang Yurong, fearing they would worry, spoke first: "I have a friend... his family is familiar with mine, and we’ve known each other for many years. He’s like a brother to me. Li Yan, you shouldn’t forget Liu Yuyang."

Li Yan snorted, "Liu Yuyang, isn’t he the guy coveting you, coveting Paradise Group? I previously said it may be this guy behind the stock attacks. You still treat him as a friend or a brother?"

Zhang Yurong sighed, "It’s all in the past. Regardless of his previous intentions, at least he didn’t really act on them. But now... he is dead, death makes everything major."

Li Yan appropriately ’acted surprised’: "Dead? How could it be possible? The last time I saw him, he was as fit as an athlete. How could he die just after the New Year?"

Zhang Yurong gave a bitter smile, "He’s indeed dead, it was suicide. Supposedly, he embezzled a huge amount of funds from the company he managed and feared legal repercussions, so he couldn’t think straight and committed suicide."

Yue Yao wasn’t familiar with Liu Yuyang or their grievances, but upon hearing this, her gaze naturally shifted to Li Yan. She mentally matched what Li Yan said and it all seemed to make sense:

Liu Yuyang coveted Yurong, aiming to further his plot for Paradise Group by winning her over. But now Li Yan had become an obstacle, so he hired a hitman to kill Li Yan in a car crash. This way, he could take advantage during Yurong’s emotional low point, but little did he know, he hit a solid wall, and Li Yan exposed the mastermind behind it!

Li Yan made a regretful face, "Though I despise his personality and his schemes, it’s over with his death. But I can’t help but wonder, wasn’t his family well-off? Wasn’t his personal career going well? Why would he take such risks? Also, wasn’t he psychologically stable enough not to easily succumb to suicide?"

Yurong agreed, "My father told me the news. Not only you, but I also suspect this. My dad, his dad, and everyone share this suspicion. According to my dad, he visited my house in the first New Year, even inquired about me. At that time, he was full of vitality and showed no signs of issues. But how could he change so much in just a few days?"

Li Yan suddenly understood one question - why Liu Yuyang would hire a hitman after the New Year; it was all due to the New Year visits!

Liu Yuyang thought Li Yan was just Zhang Yurong’s boyfriend and estimated their relationship was recent—maybe not strong even if emotional. He believed pressuring Li Yan or framing him further would ruin their relationship. Having Liu Yunyun enter Paradise Group through Sun Hui was a prelude.

The New Year visit to the Zhang family was intended to strengthen ties and interact more with Zhang Yurong. But he unexpectedly learned that Zhang Yurong and Li Yan returned to Li Yan’s hometown for the New Year, which was a red flag! Zhang Yurong, who would accompany him on home visits for the New Year, was likely nearing marriage talks. Being worried about being one step behind, Liu Yuyang altered his plan after the New Year, having Liu Yunyun find a way to reveal Li Yan’s whereabouts and hire a hitman. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Consequently, Liu Yunyun hinted at Sun Hui, Sun Hui then sought Li Yan, and Li Yan happened to return and be available, which accelerated the events and led to his own downfall!

"Now the truth is in front of us; even if we doubt, there’s nothing to be done. I reckon the Liu family and that fund company in Lan Country have entanglements, which will likely result in police investigation. It must be a substantial amount of money, so they’ll need to trace its path carefully." Yurong, of course, couldn’t think the real mastermind was her own husband, Li Yan, who’s here lamenting alongside her.

Li Yan didn’t have much to worry about, and with the million International Coins Anxin Investment slipped into Liu Yuyang in a clear setup and bait, wasn’t catching Anxin in the act—it’s the substantial evidence of his financial embezzlement. (To be continued; for more about what happens, visit www.qidian.com, get more Chapters, support the author, and opt for legitimate reading!)