Ten o'clock at night.
The employees of Feiyang Group had all finished work and left. The last person checked the computer, turned off the lights, and walked out the main door.
Less than five minutes after he left, a person emerged from a corner, clad in a black stealth suit, a black mask, and a baseball cap.
The entire figure seemed to melt into the darkness.
Only the slender build revealed that this was a woman.
The traffic outside had also dwindled, and the streets were deserted, with only the streetlights illuminating the quiet night. The woman cautiously looked around, fiddled with the electronic lock for a moment, and then heard a soft beep.
The door opened.
She walked in, gently closed the door, and headed straight for the elevator, making her way to the CEO's office.
The moment the elevator doors closed, a lithe figure quickly slipped inside. Upon entering, he glanced at the door lock, appearing somewhat puzzled.
But he soon averted his gaze and walked into the company.
Upon reaching the upper floor, though she knew no one was there, she remained cautious. She tiptoed into the CEO's office. The office was opulent, and she sneered inwardly at the sight.
It seemed Xiao Wenyao was quite wealthy. Thirty million, she suspected, might be too little.
She meticulously searched the office but found nothing. She then went downstairs, walked through the corridor, and pushed open the door bearing the nameplate of the Design Department Manager.
She bumped squarely into the person inside.
Both froze.
The other person was also heavily disguised, revealing only a pair of eyes. However, those eyes, slightly widened in surprise, looked so familiar to her.
"...Lin Mo?"
Lin Mo paused slightly, slowly removed his mask, and recognized her. "Miss Shen?"
Shen Qingqing slowly took off her mask, revealing a small, doll-like face. She looked at Lin Mo, inexplicably feeling a pang of awkwardness.
"As Master Fu's assistant, running to another company in the middle of the night, that doesn't sound good if it gets out."
Lin Mo's brow twitched. He silently retorted, "What about you? A renowned designer just accused of plagiarism, sneaking into another company at night. You look far more suspicious than I do."
...Ouch!
She took a deep breath and said, "I believe our purposes here are the same. Instead of hurting each other, how about we cooperate?"
Lin Mo rubbed his nose. "Alright."
He was actually feeling a bit awkward himself. If he had known Miss Shen would be here, he wouldn't have listened to Master Fu and done something so sneaky.
He should have guessed; her personality was not one to take things lying down.
Shen Qingqing walked up to him and paused. "Did you come on your own, or..."
Lin Mo dared not take credit for himself. "Of course, it was Master Fu. He said he trusted you to find evidence, but it's not easy to find. Feiyang Group has clearly made thorough preparations. The evidence framing you must be well hidden."
Even he wasn't sure if he could find it this time.
Shen Qingqing glanced at him. "You don't trust me?"
"No."
Lin Mo's denial was too quick, making it lack sincerity.
"Since I'm here, I'm naturally confident." Shen Qingqing turned on the computer and sat down directly in the boss's chair.
Seeing her as comfortable as if she were in her own home, Lin Mo's lips twitched.
"Yes, you're so capable. But I'm really curious, you opened the main door, right? How did you do it?"
Shen Qingqing placed her hands on the keyboard and smiled at him. "A secret."
Lin Mo was speechless. "You, a woman, are skilled in hacking, which is one thing, but now you can pick locks too..."
He paused, and his expression suddenly turned strange.
"You don't mean..."
"Stop right there!" Shen Qingqing saw the look on his face and knew he was thinking of something inappropriate. She said irritably, "Don't jump to conclusions about me!"
Lin Mo shrugged and turned towards the nearby filing cabinets. The cabinets were locked, but the locks weren't a problem for him.
Unfortunately, after rummaging for a long time, he found nothing. He could only look at Shen Qingqing, who was still at the computer.
Her face was as fair as jade. As she focused intently on the computer, one's gaze was involuntarily drawn to her exquisite features.
She was indeed beautiful.
With a face like that, it was no wonder Master Fu was smitten.
He didn't want to stand idly by and went to rummage through the drawers. The drawers were also locked, but to him, it was as if they weren't. His swift and decisive technique suggested he had practiced for at least three to five years.
Shen Qingqing glanced at him amidst her work. "Lin Mo, you're the professional lock picker, aren't you?"
Lin Mo almost choked on his spit. He quickly tried to salvage his reputation. "No, I'm doing this for Master Fu. As his subordinate, I must be multi-talented."
Shen Qingqing looked at him with skepticism.
Lin Mo had a lot to explain, but she had already turned back to the computer. He didn't want to disturb her, so he held back, nearly suffering internal injuries.
With a hint of resentment, he quickly searched through the drawers. Suddenly, he spotted a hard drive.
Generally, important secrets or clues were hidden on hard drives. He quickly handed the hard drive to her. "See if this is useful."
Shen Qingqing took it and raised an eyebrow. "Not bad."
Lin Mo felt a little proud. "Let me tell you, I'm very capable. I..."
Before he could finish his boastful words, she turned back to the computer and resumed her work. He was again cut off. "Miss Shen, are you even listening to me?"
"No."
Lin Mo's lips moved, but he felt uncomfortable holding back, so he simply kept quiet. He had realized that if he continued talking to Miss Shen, he would truly be angered to death.
Shen Qingqing quickly made a significant discovery. The hard drive contained a design drawing.
The timeline of the design in the drawing was identical to the one presented by the design department manager during the day. The only difference was that this artwork bore no resemblance to her own design.
Her fair, jade-like fingertips tapped on the keyboard, and she soon copied the contents to another hard drive.
Seeing her work diligently, Lin Mo did not disturb her.
When she unplugged the hard drive, they both turned off the computer, restored everything to its original state, and prepared to leave. It was then that he spoke, "The credit should go to me."
Shen Qingqing put on her mask, her voice muffled. "I'm very grateful you came."
Lin Mo was flattered and humbled. Before he could feel happy, he saw her open the door. As she stepped out, she uttered words that could infuriate someone.
"But without you, I could have found the clue."
Lin Mo quickly followed, unwillingly saying, "Miss Shen, you'll never get married at this rate."
Shen Qingqing gave him a strange look. "My marital status has nothing to do with you, does it?"
"Yes, it has nothing to do with it, but..." Lin Mo faltered for a long time, unable to articulate any sensible reason. He only felt that Master Fu must have lost his mind.
Otherwise, why would he be interested in such a sharp-tongued woman?!
The two reached the roadside. Shen Qingqing stretched. "I'm tired. I need to go back and get a good night's sleep. You should go back quickly too. Goodbye."
"Sleep?" Lin Mo stopped her. "Aren't you going to confront Xiao Wenyao with the evidence?"
"No rush."
Lin Mo looked at her strangely. "That doesn't sound like you."
Shen Qingqing put her hands in her pockets and smiled meaningfully. "I have my own plans."