The Mystery of the Inner Demon

Chapter 25 Nancheng Investment
Let’s not talk about Niu Yinzhu’s matter for now. Qi Fei tore off a page from the notebook and handed it to Zhong Kui.

"What for?" Zhong Kui didn't understand this time.

"Pick the flowers you picked outside Zhu Mingen's ward again." Qi Fei's eyes were cold and full of provocation.

However, Zhong Kui was not at all flustered. She raised an eyebrow and said nonchalantly, "Why are you suddenly interested in origami?"

"You gave this origami to Old Man Gu and told him it was Yang Jinhan's death talisman. It's such a coincidence that both victims died after receiving your origami."

"This is just a trick to comfort the victim, Officer Qi, do you believe it? Do you want to convict me based on this?" Zhong Kui swaggered forward two steps. The distance between them was so close that their noses were about to touch.

The ambiguous atmosphere made the police officers at the scene look over from time to time.

Qi Fei took two steps back uncomfortably and cleared his throat awkwardly: "It's better not to let me find the evidence."

"You're quite cute when you're talking seriously." Zhong Kui left gracefully amid everyone's laughter, feeling proud of her successful prank.

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Nancheng Investment, Qi Fei stood in front of a brand new high-rise building, looked at the magnificent large words hanging on the roof, and walked in.

Everyone knows that Nancheng Investment Group is the richest company in Nancheng. It has a strong background and high income, and is a well-known golden rice bowl.

He was received by Director Cheng from the group office, who was obviously not happy.

"My main job here is to protect the boss. You shouldn't come to me for this kind of thing. I'll take you to see the Human Resources Department."

Not long after, Qi Fei witnessed a fierce debate. This person and the head of the Human Resources Department pushed each other back and forth for a long time. In the end, the Human Resources Department gave in and reluctantly let Qi Fei sit in their office.

"My name is Yu Meiren, the director of the Human Resources Department. What's your name?" Yu Meiren was a woman in her late 50s. Her makeup was delicate, but she couldn't hide her tired face. She looked at Qi Fei with the professional habits of an HR, as if he was just one of the applicants, with a condescending gaze.

Before Qi Fei could answer, Yu Meiren was interrupted by a phone call. After a long time, she sat down in front of Qi Fei again.

"Oh, I'm sorry. The group is recruiting recently and there are too many applicants. I'm too busy to handle it." She apologized halfheartedly.

Qi Fei smiled and said, "It's okay, Qi Fei from Nancheng Police Station. I came here to ask about Niu Yinzhu's situation."

"Niu Yinzhu? I've already explained this to you. When we find the person and confirm their death, we will provide compensation according to the procedures. However, shouldn't this be a matter for the union? Shouldn't you police officers also be involved?"

"Compensation? It seems like we're talking about different things."

"Aren't you here to help Niu Yinzhu's family seek justice? Why, have you called the police?"

"No. I'm a criminal police officer. I've recently received new clues related to Niu Yinzhu's disappearance, and I'm here to investigate her background."

Hearing this, Yu Meiren's resistance softened. Instead of concern, her eyes were filled with curiosity. She inquired of Qi Fei, "What clues? Is she dead or alive?" "Whether Niu Yinzhu can be found depends on you providing valuable information. You just said her family is asking you for an explanation?"

"Oh, isn't it? They said Niu Yinzhu disappeared on a business trip, and we have to take responsibility. We have told them many times that we have to find her first and then talk about compensation. Does our Nancheng Investment lack this little money? But no matter how little the money is, we have to use it responsibly. Who knows whether she met a bad guy or ran away on her own?" Yu Meiren's words were full of dissatisfaction.

"Do you suspect she ran away on her own?" Qi Fei understood the key point.

Yu Meiren pursed her lips. "As for Niu Yinzhu, I don't mean to say anything bad. She's hardworking, but she's been too open about some things. That's caused quite a few senior colleagues to have issues with her. When someone's high-profile, they attract a lot of attention." Then she suddenly addressed Qi Fei, "Don't tell me I said that. Several of her bidding processes have had issues. Several people have reported her to the group, saying she pocketed a lot of money. Of course, this has nothing to do with me, HR."

"You mean to say that she has fled from the crime?"

"You are the police and will tell me the evidence. I am just telling you what I heard."

"I saw in the file that she's in charge of projects. Can I talk to her colleagues?"

"What's wrong with that? I'll take you there." Yu Meiren seemed happy to send Qi Fei away.

The project manager was called Lao Qian, who looked about the same age as Yu Meiren. He was completely bald and looked very overworked. When he heard Yu Meiren say she was here to ask about Niu Yinzhu, he seemed to have a lot to complain about.

"It's because you guys always find someone to be the supervisor. Look at what a mess it is now. I have to work overtime at my age." Lao Qian complained.

"Look, when Niu Yinzhu was here, you came to me every day and told me that she didn't understand the business. This gives you the opportunity to take charge of the work, how great." Yu Meiren and Lao Qian were obviously old colleagues, and they spoke very familiarly.

Old Qian sneered, "Hmph, what do you mean by hosting? Have you given me a title? Isn't this supervisor position still vacant?"

Yu Meiren wasn't angry either. She laughed it off and said, "It's not that I don't want to give it to you. You have to follow the higher-ups' instructions. They like people like Niu Yinzhu. We in HR are just implementing them. There's nothing we can do. I haven't even met my target for promotions to supervisors this year!"

"I just can't figure out what the boss likes about Niu Yinzhu? She looks like a dumpling, does nothing, and plays checkers and fleas." Old Qian looked disdainful.

Qi Fei couldn't help but interrupt their employees' complaints: "Excuse me, I want to know if Niu Yinzhu showed any special behavior before she disappeared?"

Old Qian then turned his attention to Qi Fei, and said after coming to his senses: "I don't care about her at all, and I don't have any special reaction."

"Aren't you colleagues in the same department?" Qi Fei asked.

Old Qian sneered again: "I am not worthy of being her colleague, she is the leader!"

Poppy patted Lao Qian's arm and reminded him, "The police are investigating and questioning you. Be careful with your words."

"Am I wrong? She is young but has a big air. Ask us who hasn't been given the cold shoulder by her?" Lao Qian pointed in a circle. Qi Fei looked in the direction he pointed. There were four people sitting in the large office. The four people who had just looked up to eat melons immediately lowered their heads and pretended to work seriously.

It seemed that according to Niu Yinzhu's popularity, he would not be able to get anything out of this question. Qi Fei considered and said to Lao Qian, "How about this, I'll talk to you alone."

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(End of this chapter)