<h4>Chapter 987: Chapter 989: A Phone Call</h4>


    Huo Tianqian scratched his head awkwardly and said to Chu Ge, "Mr. Chu, I can’t really say that. Although it’s the truth, saying it like that makes me feel quite cruel."


    Chu Geughed loudly twice, "Alright, you stay here to handle things, I’ll go pick up Mu Bingtong."


    "Okay, Mr. Chu."


    As Chu Ge came out of the manor, Ah Hu immediately drove up to him, bringing the car to a steady stop right in front.


    "Mr. Chu, just now I saw someone staggering out from the main entrance!"


    Ah Hu said anxiously. He had wanted to stop that person, but being just an ordinary person, he couldn’t match the strength of an Ancient Martial Artist.


    Chu Ge knew the person Ah Hu was referring to was Zhang Ze. Unfortunately, they hadn’t managed to deal with himpletely this time!


    Chu Ge got in the car and said to Ah Hu, "Back to the hotel."


    On the way back, Chu Ge rested his elbow on the car window, gazing outside, lost in thought.


    The bustling city scenery whizzed by quickly. Ah Hu nced a few times through the rearview mirror, noticing that Chu Ge seemed to have something on his mind.


    He asked curiously, "Mr. Chu, do you have something on your mind?"


    Chu Ge pulled his gaze back and shook his head silently, "No, I’m just thinking that the manor’s array needs to be changed."


    Letting Zhang Ze escape meant the manor’s array couldn’t be used anymore. If Zhang Ze came back next time, it might not be able to trap him.


    Ah Hu gave an awkward smile. He didn’t really understand these things and couldn’t offer any help.


    Meanwhile, the banquet in the hotel was almost over.


    Mu Bingtong didn’t want to drink, but she couldn’t refuse those managers’ toasts. She knew they wanted to establish connections with Chu Ge through her, yet it also benefited herpany, so she couldn’t reject them.


    After a round, she had consumed half a bottle of red wine.


    This meant she couldn’t drive anymore.


    Mu Bingtong rubbed her forehead. Her alcohol tolerance wasn’t high, but not so low she’d be tipsy after half a bottle. She knew she was just exhausted from the busy days and social engagements.


    Mu Bingtong stepped out of the hotel, and a chill seeped into her cor, sending shivers through her body, clearing some of the alcohol fog from her head.


    Mu Bingtong rubbed her forehead. She took out her phone to check the time, thinking of calling Chu Ge but worried she might disturb him if he was still busy.


    After contemting, Mu Bingtong put her phone away. Forget it, she would find a designated driver or take a taxi back.


    With this thought, Mu Bingtong walked to the roadside.


    Just then, a middle-aged man in a ck suit approached Mu Bingtong, politely saying, "President Mu, why are you alone? Why didn’t Mr. Chu apany you?"


    Mu Bingtong smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Chu had something to attend to and left early."


    The executive let out an "oh" and his murky eyes briefly scanned Mu Bingtong. What a stunning beauty! Too bad he had to ingratiate himself with Chu Ge; otherwise, he would’ve loved to enjoy this lovely little beauty!


    "I noticed President Mu seems a bit tipsy. How about I have my driver take you home?"


    The executive suggested.


    Mu Bingtong shook her head and politely declined, "No need for the trouble, I’ll just hail a cab home. Thank you, President Zhou."


    The person known as President Zhou felt a bit displeased with Mu Bingtong’s rejection but couldn’t press further, fearing offending her and, by extension, Chu Ge.


    President Zhou chuckled, "In that case, I won’t bother you further. Farewell, President Mu!"


    Mu Bingtong nodded with a smile, then continued towards the roadside.


    The winter night’s wind was slightly biting on the skin, but Mu Bingtong’s cheeks were flushed and her body warm from the alcohol.


    The wind felt just right on her body.


    Mu Bingtong stood by the street waiting for a taxi. She had barely been there for half a minute when a ck Maybach pulled up in front of her.


    This Maybach was a limited edition, clearly owned by someone wealthy.


    The window rolled down to reveal a familiar face, "President Mu, what a coincidence."


    Mu Bingtong was surprised. She looked at the person in the car and asked, "Gao Weijie? What are you doing here?"


    No, more precisely, how is he driving such a luxury car! This car is worth a fortune!


    Mu Bingtong kept this question to herself because it’s a personal matter of Gao Weijie’s, and even as his boss, she couldn’t pry.


    "President Mu, I happened to be passing by. Get in, I’ll take you home."


    Mu Bingtong smiled. She was about to refuse when Gao Weijie added, "At this hour, there are few taxis around here. Please get in, it’s no trouble."


    Who said she was being polite!


    She wasn’t ignorant of the office rumors; this was called avoiding suspicion!


    But given the situation, she couldn’t afford such concerns now.


    Because... it started to rain!


    With no other option, Mu Bingtong got in the car.


    Once inside, the car smoothly started moving. Gao Weijie said with a smile, "President Mu, you dressed up so beautifully for the banquet. Why didn’t you bring a date?"


    Mu Bingtong cleared her throat, "I did have a date, but he left when something came up."


    Feigning surprise, Gao Weijie asked, "Is that person your boyfriend, President Mu?"


    Mu Bingtong, feeling a bit dizzy—though slightly better now—was getting warm again due to the car’s heater. She sat in the back seat, closed her eyes, and began to rest.


    Hearing Gao Weijie’s question, she hummed in response, "He’s my fiancé."


    On hearing this, Gao Weijie tightened his grip on the steering wheel.


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    He nced into the rearview mirror, quickly adjusting his emotions, then asked, "President Mu, are you feeling unwell?"


    Mu Bingtong shook her head, "No, I’m just a bit tipsy."


    "Then rest well, I won’t disturb you."


    Gao Weijie said, focusing on driving as the rain poured harder outside. The weather forecast had warned of a typhoon passing through.


    Meanwhile, Chu Ge arrived just as the rain was at its heaviest, finding the hotel entrance already closed. He knew Mu Bingtong had already left.


    Ah Hu looked at the rain with some concern, "Mr. Chu, shall I take you home? The rain’s getting heavier; I’m worried the car might not make it soon."


    Chu Ge nodded. He took out his phone, checked it, and found no call from Mu Bingtong. He was about to call her when Shen Yaoyao’s call came in...