C16 16 Spy

"Oh my gosh, this card isn't just a debit card; it allows unlimited overdrafts. It's even more prestigious than the American Express Centurion Black Card."

Now, Zhou Qi finally understood what the boss meant. This wasn't just a grandfather; it was practically an ancestor!

He respectfully handed over the card, looking at Xiao Tian with awe. "Mr. Xiao, your card!"

Xiao Tian took the card and stood up. "Thanks for your help. If there's nothing else, I'll be on my way."

With that, he prepared to leave.

"Mr. Xiao, do you have time tonight?" Zhou Qi quickly stepped forward and said, "No other reason, just wanted to invite you to dinner."

If he could get in good with someone like this, he'd be set for life. A fortune in the billions and unlimited overdraft—there wasn't another person like this in all of Cloud City.

"Maybe next time." Xiao Tian knew exactly what Zhou Qi was thinking, but he didn't have the time to indulge him.

Zhou Qi understood that important people don't like to be pestered. Although he felt it was a missed opportunity, the fact that he wasn't outright rejected meant there was still a chance.

He quickly pulled a gold-embossed business card from his jacket pocket and respectfully said, "Mr. Xiao, here's my card. If you ever need anything, feel free to call me. I'm at your service 24/7."

Xiao Tian nodded and took the card. The head of a bank in Cloud City still had some influence.

Once Xiao Tian left, Zhou Qi immediately straightened up, his expression turning serious. "Classify Mr. Xiao's information as top secret. Not a word is to be leaked. If anyone dares to spill anything, don't blame me for cutting ties."

"Yes, Manager!" Xia Yun responded respectfully.

After leaving the bank, Xiao Tian headed straight to the Cloud City branch of Tianhong Group. The main office of Tianhong Group is in the capital, originally founded by his birth mother, Xiao Hong, using their names. It was meant to be his inheritance, but his so-called older brother forcibly took it over. Given his brother's arrogant and reckless nature, it was only a matter of time before he made a grave mistake. The Dugu family would never entrust their legacy to someone with a criminal record. Better to be a deserter than a convict, right?

Standing outside the Tianhong Group building, Xiao Tian felt a mix of emotions. The thought of the humiliation and pain his mother endured stirred anger within him. "One day, I'll personally visit the Dugu family," he vowed silently.

Just then, a Beetle pulled into the Tianhong Group parking lot, and a woman in business attire stepped out. It was none other than Chen Qian, the cousin of Chen Mengyao.

"Qian Qian, you're here!" A woman in Tianhong Group's uniform greeted her warmly.

Chen Qian enthusiastically linked arms with the woman, grinning, "Lulu, it's been ages! You're looking more beautiful than ever!" She handed a gift box to Zhao Lu, adding, "This is Chanel's latest. It'll look stunning on you."

"That must have cost a fortune, right? It's really too much!"

Zhao Lu smiled warmly and said, "Come on, with our relationship, there's no need for all this formality." Despite her words, she discreetly accepted the gift box.

"Lulu, I'm counting on you this time." Seeing Zhao Lu accept the cosmetics, Chen Qian breathed a sigh of relief.

"Don't worry, Qian Qian. I'm the HR manager with the power to make decisions. If it weren't for company policy requiring documentation, I'd have already processed your hiring paperwork. But don't worry, it's just a formality."

"Thank you so much, Manager Zhao!"

"Why are you being so formal with me?"

The two women chatted and laughed, clearly very close.

"Xiao Tian!"

Just as she reached the company entrance, Chen Qian was surprised to see Xiao Tian. "What are you doing here? Is this really a place for someone like you?"

Xiao Tian frowned, looking at Chen Qian as he recalled who she was. On his wedding day, she and Chen Wenchao had gone out of their way to humiliate Chen Mengyao. Clearly, she wasn't a good person.

"If someone like you can be here, why can't I?" Xiao Tian retorted with a cold smile.

"What did you say?"

Chen Qian's face darkened, ready to snap back, but then she seemed to think of something and sneered, "You're not here for a job interview, are you?"

Xiao Tian ignored her and walked into the company.

As he took a step forward, Chen Qian immediately blocked his path, mocking him, "Xiao Tian, I advise you not to waste your time. The Tianhong Group is under the prestigious Dugu family. Even though the Cloud City branch is newly established, it's not a place for a deserter like you."

"Qian Qian, who is this?" Zhao Lu asked, puzzled, looking at Xiao Tian.

Chen Qian glanced at Xiao Tian with disdain and said, "He's my useless brother-in-law. He just married my cousin a few days ago. Rumor has it he couldn't handle the military life and snuck away."

Zhao Lu was taken aback and instinctively exclaimed, "So he's the deserter son-in-law?"

Realizing her outburst, she quickly covered her mouth, looking embarrassed. "Sorry, I didn't mean to."

"Lulu, you didn't say anything wrong, so why apologize? Everyone in Cloud City knows the Chen family took in a cowardly deserter as a son-in-law," Chen Qian said, looking at Xiao Tian with contempt.

"I'm really sorry, but our company only hires security personnel who are honorably discharged veterans. We don't hire deserters."

This woman was clearly siding with Chen Qian, her tone full of disdain. They assumed he was there to apply for a security job without him saying a word.

What a way to look down on someone.

Xiao Tian didn't even glance at her and simply walked right in.

Zhao Lu suddenly panicked and quickly stepped in front of Xiao Tian. "Didn't you hear what I said? Our company won't hire someone like you, a deserter, as security. If you keep pushing, I'll have to call security."

"Get lost!" Xiao Tian coldly spat the words, causing Zhao Lu to step back a few paces in fear.

"Xiao Tian, you've got some nerve causing trouble at the entrance of our company," Zhao Lu was intimidated by Xiao Tian, but Chen Qian wasn't. She shouted, "Someone come quick, there's a disturbance here!"

"What's going on, Ms. Zhao?" A burly middle-aged man in a security uniform approached upon hearing the call.

Zhao Lu, with a frosty expression, pointed at Xiao Tian and angrily said, "Captain Sun, this guy is trying to force his way into the company. I suspect he's a spy from another company trying to steal our secrets. You know the consequences if our secrets are compromised."

Captain Sun felt a chill down his spine at Zhao Lu's words and quickly used his radio to call for backup.

In no time, a dozen well-equipped security guards arrived.

"Qian, let's go. Captain Sun and his team can handle this," Zhao Lu said, casting a cold glance at Xiao Tian.

Chen Qian, full of arrogance, added, "Get lost. This place isn't for trash like you."

With that, she followed Zhao Lu away.

"Kid, you'd better surrender quietly and not resist. My guys don't mess around when they get physical," Captain Sun said with a smug look.

Xiao Tian squinted and said, "You don't even know who I am or what I'm here for, yet you're ready to make a move. Are you security or just some thugs?"

Captain Sun's face darkened. "That's nonsense. We're employees of the Sharp Edge Security Group, and we won't stand for your slander. Besides, Supervisor Zhao said you're a spy from another company. How could that be false?"

"If whatever she says goes, then why do they need you for security? With your skills, can you really protect the company? What a joke!"

With security like this, they wouldn't even know if they were being sold out, let alone protect the company. It's laughable!

As his words fell, the security guards all looked furious.

"Damn."

Captain Sun was enraged and shouted, "Get him!"

Screech!

Just as the guards were about to act, a black Mercedes S350 suddenly pulled up at the entrance of Tianhong Group.

Immediately, a middle-aged man in a suit stepped out of the car.

"Hello, Director Lin!" The guards quickly straightened up.