Chapter 92 – The Inferior Omega is Forcibly Loved by the Superior Alpha 43
In the blink of an eye, Friday arrived. In the dining room, Shi Heng and Shuang Yu were having breakfast while the morning news played on the television.
“Weiheng Technology’s newly developed payment app has a serious bug. Many criminals are using the app to steal user information and transfer funds from their bank accounts. The number of victims has already exceeded one hundred thousand. The app has now been taken down, but the matter has not been resolved. Crowds have spontaneously gathered to protest at Weiheng Technology, leading to clashes with their security and resulting in a riot. The police have now intervened…”
After the announcer finished, the screen switched to the scene. Thousands of people had organized a demonstration, sitting in front of Ji Weiheng’s company building. Not only were there huge protest banners, but people also held up signs with vulgar slogans, completely blockading the company. When Ji Weiheng’s car emerged from the building, the incensed crowd swarmed it, smashing the vehicle with baseball bats and other tools. Security guards came to intervene, and a physical altercation between the two sides eventually escalated into a full-blown riot.
The incident had blown up, not only making the news but also causing an explosion online. Ji Weiheng had become a public enemy, furiously cursed by the world with the most vicious language.
[Ding, Vicious Ghost’s Resentment -10. Current Resentment: 30.]
Xiao Ai’s report echoed in Shuang Yu’s mind. The Head of the Guards stood to one side, reporting the latest on the Ji Weiheng incident.
“The police have accepted Yan Lan’s report. She has evidence of herself, as the accountant, being instructed by Ji Weiheng to illegally transfer company funds to his overseas account. The police have now formally launched an investigation, but since the incident happened so long ago and the drunk truck driver who caused the accident died on the spot, it may take some time to find evidence of Ji Weiheng murdering the Ji Weijun couple.”
“Are we really going to let Yan Lan go?” Shi Heng asked Shuang Yu, his brow slightly furrowed. Without her help, Ji Weiheng wouldn’t have been able to so easily take his father’s company. She wasn’t the mastermind, but she was just as detestable!
“Let her go. Everyone wants a new life, but they never consider that what awaits them might not be heaven, but perhaps hell instead. A difficult life is hardly easier than doing time in prison,” Shuang Yu said calmly, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.
“My dear Yu, you’re such a clever little thing. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure she atones for her sins while living!” Enlightened by the hint, Shi Heng’s eyes lit up as he instructed the Head of the Guards, “Keep a close watch on this woman. Also, have people tail that old fox Ji Weiheng. Don’t let him escape.”
“Yes, Your Highness!”
“Wifey, are you full? Can we go on our date now?” Shi Heng had been so nervous and excited since last night that he couldn’t eat or sleep, his mind completely preoccupied with today’s date.
“Why are you acting like such a child…” Shuang Yu shook his head with a helpless smile and stood up cooperatively. At the same time, he instructed Xiao Ai, “Find a way to inform Ji Weiheng and tell him to run. If he doesn’t run, how can my show go on?”
[Of course, my lord! You can leave it to Xiao Ai!] Xiao Ai replied with full confidence.
Soon, an anonymous text message was sent to Ji Weiheng’s phone: Your wife Yan Lan has reported you. The police are already investigating. If you don’t want to be caught, you’d better leave quickly.
“Damn it, that stinking bitch actually dared to betray me!” Ji Weiheng was nearly driven mad with rage upon receiving the message. He didn’t believe it at first and immediately tried to contact Yan Lan, only to find her phone was turned off. When he rushed home, he was shocked to find the place completely empty! Ji Weiheng was now in a full-blown panic.
Once it was confirmed that he had illegally transferred and seized his brother’s assets, not only would he face prison time, but all his years of hard work would likely have to be paid as compensation to Ji Shuangyu. In that case, all his life’s efforts would be ruined. And if the police uncovered the truth about the accident back then… No, he couldn’t just sit and wait for his doom. He had to leave first! The vigilant Ji Weiheng realized the situation was not in his favor and immediately thought of fleeing. But with the police already investigating, he would likely be summoned soon, and his departure from the country would surely be restricted. A clean getaway was impossible… Smuggling was his only option. In any case, he had to find another way to escape the country!
Not daring to stay a minute longer, Ji Weiheng hastily packed some belongings and hurried away. Xiao Ai’s notification was timely; less than an hour after he fled, the police arrived at his company with a warrant for his arrest. After failing to locate Ji Weiheng, the police immediately froze the Ji family’s assets and issued a wanted poster.
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At the Wei family residence, Wei Yichen was rushing out the door early in the morning.
“Stop! Where are you going!” Wei Sheng called out to him.
“Dad, I have something to do…”
“Are you trying to get involved in the Ji family’s affairs? I’ve told you before, that Ji Mian is not to be trifled with. You’ve already gotten yourself into a mess because of him, and you still want to…” Wei Sheng began to scold him, his anger flaring.
“It’s not because of him. I have something else I must do,” Wei Yichen quickly interrupted his father, shaking his head.
Not because of Ji Mian? Was his son’s romance-obsessed brain cured?! Wei Sheng looked astonished. But he quickly thought of another possibility! Ji Shuangyu! Damn it, he knows the truth!
“Men, stop him,” Wei Sheng’s face changed drastically as he shouted.
The guards quickly blocked Wei Yichen’s path. “Our apologies, Young Master, but you can’t go anywhere.”
“Dad, this isn’t a joke, I have to go out! Don’t cause a scene!” Wei Yichen shouted anxiously, on the verge of losing his temper.
“Are you trying to find Ji Shuangyu? You fool! He’s the Crown Prince’s man. What is his status, and what is yours? Are you still delusional enough to think you can snatch someone from His Highness?” Wei Yichen’s father roared, his beard trembling with rage.
The younger man’s pupils constricted violently, his eyes filling with disbelief. After a long moment, he asked in a hoarse voice, “Dad… did you know all along that Ji Shuangyu was that child from back then?” He used a declarative tone, not an inquisitive one.
Wei Sheng fell silent. “Why! Why would you do this to me? Do you know how much I’ve suffered because of what you’ve hidden, and how much Xiao Yu has suffered?!” Wei Yichen screamed like a madman, his eyes turning scarlet as hot tears streamed down his face. He felt his heart go numb with pain. No wonder he couldn’t find anything. He should have guessed long ago that his father had tampered with things from behind the scenes.
“Wei Yichen, watch your tone! You were the one who misidentified him from the very beginning, not me! You had plenty of opportunities to verify it, but you were overconfident, certain that Ji Mian was him. You were the one who readily believed Ji Mian, and you were the one who treated Ji Shuangyu with malice. What does that have to do with me?” Wei Sheng retorted, furious at his son’s disrespectful attitude.
“Why… why… You knew how guilty I’ve felt all this time… How could you hide it from me… Why didn’t you remind me, why didn’t you tell me the truth…” Wei Yichen collapsed to the ground, sobbing loudly. He had suppressed it for too long, and now all his regret, unwillingness, sorrow, and pain burst forth in this one moment.