Although he couldn't meet the young security guard, Zhuang Baihua still greeted the security guard in person and gave him a bonus.
No one wants a power outage to happen, and it happened during the filming of the variety show. Zhuang Baihua arranged for someone to handle the follow-up issue and expressed his apologies to the program crew.
The program crew did not suffer much loss and said it was not the company's fault. Instead, they requested to re-record the footage.
In order to better create the atmosphere of a domineering president, the program team wanted to shoot a few more scenes in Zhuang Baihua's office and wanted to seek Zhuang Baihua's consent.
Zhuang Baihua naturally agreed that there was no place in his office that was not suitable for others.
So the variety show team sent a photographer to re-record the video.
As soon as the photographer stepped into the president's office, he was struck by the plaque on the door.
Only the big words "Promote positive energy, love your job and be dedicated to it" are hung above the head, which is amazing.
It turns out that this kind of calligraphy is also popular in our companies. Are we learning this from the government
The photographer carried the camera and slowly started framing from the door.
The president's office is bigger than expected, but not as luxurious as expected. Overall, it is spacious, bright, simple and elegant.
When I entered Zhuang Baihua’s office, the first thing that caught my eye was the large floor-to-ceiling windows.
Outside the window is the most prosperous scenery of the city, and looking from indoors, one has a vast feeling of dominating the world.
The furnishings in the office are also modern in design. There are no extra decorations on the large desk, only a computer and a file shelf.
The only decoration in the room is the green plants placed in the corner, which are lush and green, representing infinite vitality.
After taking a round of photos, the photographer couldn't help but exclaimed: "As expected of a domineering CEO, so generous."
Zhuang Baihua smiled and accepted the compliment without being modest.
The photographer saw a door next to him and guessed that it was a lounge. He asked Zhuang Baihua, "Mr. Zhuang, can I go in and take a look?"
Zhuang Baihua thought about it and realized that the character was still written on the wall, which didn't look very nice, so he said, "It's not very convenient, so let's forget it."
The photographer immediately smiled knowingly and did not force it.
Zhuang Baihua saw the program crew off, walked into the lounge and entered the small dark room, tried the password again, but failed to open the password cabinet after entering it several times.
He walked into the room in frustration and called Secretary Chen in.
"Have you found out what I asked you to investigate?" Zhuang Baihua asked.
Secretary Chen handed the information in his hand to Zhuang Baihua: "I found it, Mr. Zhuang."
Chen Wang remained calm on the surface, but he was actually muttering something in his heart. This was the first time he asked to be investigated.
There was absolutely no trace of the original owner's childhood on the Internet. It should be that the bookmaker overreacted and withdrew the news.
So Zhuang Baihua could only ask his secretary to investigate the kidnapping case of the original owner.
Zhuang Baihua took the information and looked through it.
The matter is not complicated. It is a traditional kidnapping case of a rich kid. A group of kidnappers took the risk to extort money and tried to use the child in exchange for money.
The problem is that this matter has been delayed for a whole week, which is very inefficient for a wealthy family like the banker.
The banker did not give the money immediately. Instead, he tried to delay and found someone to negotiate with the kidnappers.
This action seemed incomprehensible to Zhuang Baihua.
Either you give money to save the child, or call the police. What does it mean to settle the matter privately
Zhuang Baihua frowned and continued reading, and found that the situation in the Zhuang family was quite complicated, with various forces fighting each other, all wanting to become the head of the family.
Now Zhuang Baihua understood. The original owner was the legitimate grandson, and some people wanted to take this opportunity to get rid of the original owner. The forces from different parties were pulling against each other, which led to such a long delay, causing the original owner, a child, to suffer for a week.
The original owner was twisted at first, and when he grew up he massacred the banker and eliminated all those who had done something against him, regardless of whether they were close or distant relatives. At a young age he took control of the company and held all the power.
Zhuang Baihua closed the documents and felt deeply moved.
Although the original book is melodramatic, it is indeed good in character creation. The characters are not flat at all. Every paranoid boss has the reasons for the formation of his personality, and every plot point can be found as foreshadowing is pushed forward.
Even Zhuang Baihua couldn't help but admire him deeply.
Knowing the original owner's past, Zhuang Baihua still couldn't find any clues to the password, so he turned around and asked Secretary Chen: "When was the room in the lounge built?"
Unexpectedly, Secretary Chen was able to answer: "Actually, it wasn't long ago. It was right after I arrived. At that time, you were implementing drastic reforms in the company, and many people..."
"What are you talking about? Just speak up. It's okay." Zhuang Baihua encouraged Secretary Chen.
Secretary Chen thought about the wording for a while, and said with difficulty: "You are cold-blooded and domineering, ruthless and merciless, and you have no family affection and no moral principles. In the future, you will...will be struck by lightning."
Zhuang Baihua tapped the desk with his fingers.
Secretary Chen couldn't tell whether he was angry or not, so he continued, "It was at that time that you built the room and stayed in it from time to time. Every time you went in and came back, your temper became much calmer, so I thought you liked that room very much."
One day, Zhuang Baihua suddenly drew a big Chinese character "折" (demolition) on the door, which scared Secretary Chen.
Zhuang Baihua sat in the chair, closed his eyes, and began to think about the original owner's behavior.
Logically, the original owner should be afraid of the darkness, so why does he like to stay in the small dark room? Then he will catch Chi Yue and put her in the small dark room to share his experience.
Maybe it's self-abuse, Zhuang Baihua thought.
Not only does he abuse himself, he also abuses others. He is truly a pervert.
To be honest, even Zhuang Baihua is a little tired of these paranoid bosses. Sometimes he can't help but think, stop struggling and just destroy them.
Think about Chi Yue in the original book. She has been through so many people and things in succession, but she can still maintain her original heart. It really shows that she has a tenacious character.
Zhuang Baihua closed his eyes to think about something, and Secretary Chen asked quietly beside him: "Boss Zhuang, are you asleep?"
Zhuang Baihua opened his eyes and smiled at Chen Wang: "No."
Secretary Chen saw Zhuang Baihua's tired look and said, "Boss Zhuang, no matter what happens, I will support you."
Zhuang Baihua smiled even more: "Why are you suddenly showing your loyalty?"
Secretary Chen blinked and said, "No matter what you were like in the past, I like you more now. Come on, Mr. Zhuang." I am your only fan.
After Secretary Chen finished speaking, he bowed to Zhuang Baihua and left the office.
Zhuang Baihua looked at the office door and smiled again.
This Chen Wang was a smart man. He did not notice the inconsistency in his boss's previous statements and must have guessed something.
But Zhuang Baihua didn't have to worry, because Secretary Chen was a sensible person. He would not ask questions that he shouldn't ask, and would not say anything that he shouldn't say.
Zhuang Baihua went out to handle official business that day and worked until late at night. Without thinking, he decided not to go back to the company and planned to go home directly.
Unexpectedly, I received a call from Luo Zhenduo on the way.
"Bai Hua, is Xiaoyue with you?" Luo Zhenduo asked directly.
Zhuang Baihua was stunned and replied, "No."
Luo Zhenduo then revealed what happened: "Xiaoyue left home in the afternoon and never came back. She didn't go to school, didn't answer the phone, and turned off her location. I couldn't find her anywhere."
Zhuang Baihua was completely shocked.
Chi Yue was the kidnapper's key target. Wasn't this situation exactly the same as any previous kidnapping
Obviously Luo Zhenduo thought so too and was extremely anxious.
Zhuang Baihua wondered if the fifth paranoid boss had made a move, so he asked Luo Zhenduo to calm down: "Did Xiaoyue do anything strange before leaving the house?"
It is impossible for Chi Yue to be caught by the doorman for no reason. She must have been lured away by someone. Then, when she was not in the room, someone should have sent her a message.
Luo Zhenduo recalled: "It's OK." He thought for a moment and said hesitantly, "It was that day when we came back from the elevator. I asked him why he was afraid of the dark, but he refused to answer and was a little irritable, so I didn't dare to ask more."
"I haven't been to school in the past few days. I thought I was tired from filming variety shows, so I didn't urge him to go. But he just disappeared today."
It sounded like a child running away from home, but Zhuang Baihua knew that Chi Yue would not do such a thing for no reason.
Zhuang Baihua tried to call Chi Yue, but the call was unsuccessful. Then he and Luo Zhenduo went around looking for Chi Yue, but still couldn't find her.
We even sent people to search near the Chi family's former residence, but still found no news.
Luo Zhenduo was ready to arrange for someone to check the surveillance. Zhuang Baihua asked him to slow down and said, "I'll go home and take a look."
Zhuang Baihua was so angry that he immediately turned around and went back to the apartment.
When I got home, I looked around and found that there was no one at home.
Chi Yue is not here.
Zhuang Baihua couldn't tell what he felt in his heart; he felt lost and worried.
Night had already fallen, and the light in the apartment was insufficient, with many places cast in shadows.
Zhuang Baihua recalled the last few days when Chi Yue stayed here. Chi Yue couldn't sleep at night and stood in the dark shadows like a lonely ghost, watching silently.
At that time, Chi Yue said: "I'm afraid you won't be able to recover."
What a strong feeling of uneasiness.
Chi Yue was not acting normal on the day of filming the variety show, and then she just disappeared.
Zhuang Baihua began to regret that he should have talked to Chi Yue earlier and asked her what was going on in her heart.
Zhuang Baihua no longer wants to let go of Chi Yue completely, and caring for Chi Yue seems to have become as natural as breathing, so that as long as he doesn't stop breathing, he won't feel helpless to live.
Zhuang Baihua stood in the room in a daze, thinking about where Chi Yue would go, and suddenly thought of something and opened his eyes wide in surprise.
He didn't open the door quickly, and without even having time to call the driver, he drove the car directly into the garage.
Zhuang Baihua drove the car quickly towards the company.
He arrived at the company in no time, rushed into the elevator, and pressed the floor buttons quickly, wanting the elevator to go up faster.
Zhuang Baihua strode into the office. It was already ten o'clock in the evening. Since he was not there today, the secretaries and assistants would leave early. In addition to some employees working overtime in the periphery, the lights in the core area of the president's office had been turned off long ago, and the office was shrouded in darkness.
Zhuang Baihua opened the door of his office and entered the lounge. The secret door with the word "cha" written on it should have been closed, but at this moment, it seemed that the door was open.
At the same time, his cell phone rang. Zhuang Baihua looked down and saw "Luo Zhenduo" on the screen.
Zhuang Baihua picked up the phone and said only one sentence: "Found it." Then he hung up and walked slowly into the small dark room.
As soon as I stepped in, the door behind me closed, and darkness immediately and completely occupied my vision.