How did Wang Yu and the others find out about my Black Card?

Xu Ke's expression darkened. The pressing matter was returning the Black Card. "Okay, should I bring it over later?" he asked.

Lin Qinghua replied, "No need. I'll have Wang Wu go fetch it."

"Won't that be a bother?"

"Not at all…" Lin Qinghua hesitated. "It's just that… people from the corporation might not want to see you for the time being."

Xu Ke was stunned. "Why?"

"This morning, Chang Xiujuan and her son caused a scene at the corporation's entrance."

After reviewing the surveillance footage and questioning the security guards, Wong Qifu and the others now knew just how outrageous Chang Xiujuan's actions had been.

Hearing this, Xu Ke's expression instantly turned grim. "What did they do?"

Lin Qinghua told Xu Ke everything she had learned.

After listening, Xu Ke took a deep breath, his jaw tight. He couldn't stop his fists from clenching.

Let's see… Siao Fan just got out yesterday, and he's already causing trouble today?

Right now, Xu Ke felt a burning desire to go and kill the mother-son duo.

After a long moment, Xu Ke finally said, "My apologies for causing the corporation so much trouble."

He now understood what Lin Qinghua meant when she said people from the corporation didn't want to see him. After such a huge commotion, who knew how the people inside the corporation were gossiping about him.

"It's okay, this isn't your fault," Lin Qinghua quickly reassured him. "Actually, the Young Lady didn't want us to tell you about this."

"But we were afraid that if we didn't tell you, Chang Xiujuan and her son might try some new tricks and you'd be caught off guard."

Xu Ke nodded. "It's fine, Aunt Lin."

"Please have Uncle Wu come get it later. I'm in the urban village."

"Okay! I'll tell him to head over."

"Alright!"

***

After hanging up, Xu Ke's expression was grim and unsettled.

To be honest, he wasn't surprised that Chang Xiujuan had caused trouble. To him, it was only a matter of time before she stirred something up.

Even if this incident lowered his standing within the Wang Family Corporation, Xu Ke didn't care.

After all, even without Chang Xiujuan, they wouldn't think much of a 'freeloader' like me anyway.

His only regret was causing trouble for Wong Qifu again.

But what truly puzzled him was the Black Card.

Giving up the Black Card wasn't hard for him.

But when did I ever take out the Black Card in front of anyone from the Wang family?

The card had gone from Wong Qifu's hands to Wang Wu's, and then to his own, with the entire process kept secret. He had almost taken it out at the Wangjiang Hotel, but Xu Zhentai stopped him.

How could they have possibly known? The only enemies who knew I had the card... Nie Qinghe and Xu Feng'an. Have they teamed up with Wang Yu?! Did they tell her about this? What other revenge could they be planning against me?

With a shifting expression, Xu Ke walked out of Fengjiang Building. As he arrived downstairs at his building in the urban village, a sudden realization lit up his eyes.

He took out his phone, flipped through his contacts, and dialed a number.

***

「Ten o'clock.」

"Mister Xu, my apologies."

Wang Wu stepped out of the car and walked up to Xu Ke, who was waiting downstairs. He wore an apologetic expression. He was holding a guest pass for the Wang Family Corporation, meant to be exchanged for the Black Card.

Xu Ke handed the black and gold card, marked with the number "two," to Wang Wu and took the guest pass in return. "Uncle Wu, it's nothing. Thank you for making the trip."

Wang Wu accepted the Black Card, shaking his head with a sigh. "The trip is nothing."

"The Young Lady didn't originally intend to take back the card, especially since Wang Yu has no proof it's in your possession."

"But we were both worried that Wang Yu might actually tell Wang Tianlu. If that happened, the situation would become difficult to manage, so we were the ones who requested this of the Young Lady."

Xu Ke smiled. "Uncle Wu, I already said it's fine. Whether I have the card or not doesn't affect my relationship with Qi Fu."

Wang Wu nodded emphatically, visibly relieved.

Afterward, Xu Ke asked, "Is Qi Fu alright?"

"Wang Yu didn't use this to threaten her, did she?"

Wang Wu was silent for a moment before nodding.

Xu Ke's heart tightened. "What happened?"

Wang Wu said hesitantly, "She demanded that the Young Lady not hold a meeting to deal with Wong Liqing, forcing her to settle for a simple internal reprimand instead."

He knew full well the immense humiliation Wong Liqing had brought upon Xu Ke and his parents just last night. And now, the matter had to be dropped so lightly.

But when Xu Ke heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief. "Then that's fine."

Wang Wu was taken aback. "You're not angry?"

"Of course not."

Xu Ke smiled. "If Qi Fu had actually dealt with Uncle Qing because of me, then I would truly be worried."

Large corporations have tangled webs of internal relationships. Removing someone like Wong Liqing would shift many people's loyalties, and the resulting butterfly effect would be unpredictable. Xu Ke felt that Wong Qifu had made the right choice by not taking action.

As for last night's score, I'll settle it with Wong Liqing myself later!

Wang Wu sighed. "This is truly unfair to you."

"It's nothing," Xu Ke smiled. "Uncle Wu, you should head back."

"Yes!" Wang Wu nodded.

Now that Xu Ke has fully recovered, I don't need to stay by his side. Even if Sun Luo were to attack again, Xu Ke, in his peak condition, might not be able to win, but he could definitely escape.

***

After Wang Wu left, Xu Ke returned to his room.

Just then, Qian Hong was standing at his door, holding an envelope from which a few red banknotes peeked out. She wore a fawning smile. "Little Ke, you're back?"

Xu Ke raised an eyebrow. "Couldn't you have just sent a transfer?"

He had told Qian Hong yesterday that he was terminating his lease. Although there was still half a month left, he had decided to leave. He was concerned Sun Luo might cause trouble, and the Huating Community was no longer safe. Besides, he felt it would be inappropriate to keep living at Wong Qifu's home now that he had recovered. He just hadn't expected Qian Hong to show up in person with his security deposit.

"I… I wanted to thank you properly!" Qian Hong stepped forward, offering the envelope. "This is the deposit plus this month's rent. Sister Hong is here to properly thank you for helping me out of my predicament."

Xu Ke understood at once. The last time he was at the café with Li Lang, he had mentioned Qian Hong in passing. So, Qian Hong was now out of trouble.

"Little Ke, Sister Hong was wrong before. You're a magnanimous man who doesn't hold grudges against petty people, so please, just pretend Sister Hong was nothing but hot air and let it go!" Qian Hong said gingerly.

For her, Xu Ke moving out should have been a huge relief. But she was terrified he would retaliate against her after he left, so she had rushed over to buy some peace of mind.

Xu Ke saw through Qian Hong's intentions and nodded indifferently. "Fine. But don't give me cash. I don't want to carry too much stuff."

"Okay!" Seeing Xu Ke let her off the hook, Qian Hong grew ecstatic. She nodded eagerly before scurrying off with the money.

***

Qian Hong transferred the money moments later.

But to Xu Ke's surprise, she had transferred ten thousand, far exceeding the sum of the rent and security deposit.

Looks like she was truly terrified.

Xu Ke didn't have much to take. After packing, all his belongings fit into a single suitcase and a backpack. He then got into the car he had summoned and set off for his new home.

On the way, Xu Ke sent a message to Wong Qifu.

"I've moved. I'm even closer to you now!"

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