CHAPTER 825: CHAPTER 822: USED AS A TOOL

Shen Siyuan was talking with Ruan Hongzhuang when his phone rang.

Shen Siyuan took a glance and saw it was a document sent by Song Meixian.

Without much thought, Shen Siyuan opened it directly.

"So late, whose message is it?"

Ruan Hongzhuang casually asked but didn’t move closer to look at Shen Siyuan’s phone.

"Song Meixian." Shen Siyuan replied casually, then frowned deeply.

Although Shen Siyuan had advised the Special Affairs Bureau not to get involved, the Bureau certainly couldn’t do nothing.

And what Song Meixian sent him was information on some people.

To be precise, it should be an organizational chart, from the top two people to the pyramid-like structure below, with intricate interpersonal relationships, extremely complicated.

Ruan Hongzhuang, seeing Shen Siyuan’s furrowed brows, couldn’t help but quietly lean over.

Shen Siyuan sensed her approach and not only didn’t hide, he even leaned slightly towards her, making Ruan Hongzhuang secretly happy.

Shen Siyuan was never the type to create romance, but he would always show attention and care through subtle details.

Only a woman with a keen sense can appreciate the goodness of such a man.

"Oh, it’s the Four Seas Group’s member structure." Ruan Hongzhuang was somewhat surprised.

"You know them?" Shen Siyuan glanced at her and said.

"I’m in business, so how could I not know the renowned Four Seas Group, the largest group company in Yue Province, with industries involved in various aspects of people’s lives..."

As Shen Siyuan listened to her talk, he browsed down, and indeed, there was a detailed introduction of the Four Seas Group below.

During the Ming Country period, the Four Seas Group was very powerful, belonging to a new clan in Yue Province, initially thriving on smuggling, and supporting the government significantly at the beginning of the state establishment. The Yu clan produced many talents within both parties.

This indicates a strategy of betting on both sides, quite common in the early days of liberation. However, some gambled and lost, while some won.

The Yu family was among those who won.

They have enormous power and mass base in the entire Yue Province, listed in Xiajing as well, otherwise, they wouldn’t be involved with the Special Affairs Bureau or know about the "Leg Stretching Eye Bulging Pill."

Using their power, they obtained a "Leg Stretching Eye Bulging Pill," allowing their patron to continue living proudly. However, waging human greed, they wanted more.

By some means, they investigated Shen Siyuan.

Given the proximity between Yue Province and Qiong Province, the deeply rooted Four Seas Group in Yue Province naturally has a large network in Qiong Province too.

So, they used this network to monitor Shen Siyuan’s movements, investigate the interpersonal relationships behind him, and attempt to contact him in some way.

"How do you plan to handle this?" Ruan Hongzhuang asked curiously.

Shen Siyuan did not speak, merely scrolling down with his finger, returning to the initial personnel structure page and drawing a straight line on the second layer of the pyramid with his fingertip.

The person at the top of the pyramid, even if living on due to the "Leg Stretching Eye Bulging Pill," doesn’t have many years left to live, thus doesn’t need to be dealt with. But the layer below them can be wiped clean.

Seeing Shen Siyuan’s decisive manner, Ruan Hongzhuang showed surprise on her face. However, she refrained from advising against it; she’s not some saintly figure.

"When do you plan to act?" Ruan Hongzhuang asked.

"First get a clearer understanding before saying anything." Shen Siyuan tossed the phone aside.

"Isn’t it clear already?" Ruan Hongzhuang asked, realizing the situation internally.

"This is just what the Special Affairs Bureau told me. Who knows if it’s true? Maybe they’re using me as a pawn." Shen Siyuan said.

Ruan Hongzhuang raised a brow, surprised that Shen Siyuan thought of this. After all, Shen Siyuan has always been known as a good guy, seeming simple and somewhat indifferent to worldly affairs, yet it turns out he thought this far.

"However, the Special Affairs Bureau probably wouldn’t deceive you about this." Ruan Hongzhuang thought.

"Perhaps, but could still be using me as a pawn?"

"You mean to say, your information was intentionally leaked to the Four Seas Group by them?"

"Who knows?" Shen Siyuan responded.

"Maybe they’re testing my true strength, or perhaps they too want to eliminate the Four Seas Group, killing two birds with one stone through me."

Ruan Hongzhuang frowned upon hearing this, the more she thought, the more plausible it seemed.

"So, what do you plan to do?" Ruan Hongzhuang asked worriedly.

She wasn’t concerned about the Four Seas Group; her worry was particularly about someone in the Special Affairs Bureau potentially harboring ill intentions toward Shen Siyuan.

After all, they are backed by the country’s huge violence machinery, and standing against them could lead to being crushed.

Seeing her worried expression, Shen Siyuan reached out and embraced her.

"Rest assured; I’ve got it covered. Nothing will happen."

Shen Siyuan was confident in his own strength. The key factor, however, was his backing by the Netherworld, essentially having an independent realm, so he feared no power.

"Maybe I’ve been too easygoing, making others think they could easily control me." Shen Siyuan gently caressed Ruan Hongzhuang’s smooth back.

"Inform me before you act." Shen Siyuan said.

"Eh? Why do you need to know?" Shen Siyuan was a bit surprised.

"The Four Seas Group is a listed company; if a large number of top executives suddenly die, the stock price will surely plunge. Such an opportunity, how could I miss it?" Ruan Hongzhuang replied with a laugh.

Shen Siyuan: ...

"Capitalists truly have dark hearts." Shen Siyuan remarked.

Ruan Hongzhuang couldn’t help but lightly punch his chest.

Yet, Ruan Hongzhuang’s words did remind him.

"I don’t understand the stock market, but before I act, help me watch if any other forces act in advance." Shen Siyuan said.

Upon hearing this, Ruan Hongzhuang paused her actions, knowing exactly what Shen Siyuan meant.

If, besides herself, someone else prepares to act against the Four Seas Group, it would indicate that Shen Siyuan might indeed be used as a tool.

"What if they do, then what?" Ruan Hongzhuang asked.

"No worries, just go to Xiajing." Shen Siyuan said.

Though Shen Siyuan spoke calmly, Ruan Hongzhuang heard with vivid excitement, feeling there was a tone of supremacy within his words.

Ruan Hongzhuang, upon hearing, hesitated slightly, saying: "Better not make a big mess."

Shen Siyuan looked down at her.

Ruan Hongzhuang quickly explained: "I’m not speaking for the enemy, it’s just that Daxia came this far, so many forebears sacrificed greatly for the peace we have now,"

Shen Siyuan spoke calmly, yet Ruan Hongzhuang hears with vivid excitement, feeling there was a tone of supremacy within his words.

Ruan Hongzhuang, upon hearing, hesitated slightly, saying: "Better not make a big mess."

Shen Siyuan looked down at her.

Ruan Hongzhuang quickly explained: "I’m not speaking for the enemy, it’s just that Daxia came this far, so many forebears sacrificed greatly for the peace we have now,"