Billionaire's Long Journey of Chasing His Love-Chapter 462 - 399: Chest Out, Stomach In! (Second Release)

Chapter 462: Chapter 399: Chest Out, Stomach In! (Second Release)

This account was a shock upon investigation. The amount of public funds embezzled by Ruan Dawang in collusion with his subordinate Gao Can was reported to King Muta, who was equally astonished.

Tong Airui looked ashamed. "Such a major incident occurred, and I was completely unaware. This is my negligence. I beg King Muta to..."

"I bear responsibility too!" Colin interrupted Tong Airui. This issue couldn’t be shouldered by the team captain alone.

Muta rubbed his temples. "What fault do you have? I personally allocated the funds directly to him. You’ve never even seen what the money looked like. Stop trying to pin the blame on yourselves."

Tong Airui and Colin exchanged a glance, both remaining silent.

"Airui, Colin is always upright and unyielding. He should handle this matter."

"Understood!" Tong Airui immediately replied.

Muta raised his gaze to Colin. "Arrest all individuals involved in this case immediately. Investigate thoroughly without any leniency."

"Understood!"

"Airui, recall the people you sent to look for Ruan Jiajia. Tell them to stop the search immediately and instead focus on bringing Ruan Dawang back to the capital as soon as possible."

"Understood."

"Airui, you need to immediately select a replacement candidate to keep operations in all departments running smoothly."

"Understood!"

Tong Airui and Colin left the palace after receiving their orders. Sitting in the car, the two sighed simultaneously.

Colin turned to Tong Airui. "My task is straightforward, but yours is not!"

"Mine is straightforward too," Tong Airui chuckled. "Whoever’s team is cleared, we use their people to fill the gaps."

Colin furrowed his brows. "Aren’t you worried that after getting rid of one Ruan Dawang, another Gao Dawang or Li Dawang might take his place?"

"I don’t have the authority to decide the deputy team leader’s position. Whoever takes over this time is up to King Muta. For other roles, we should use King Muta’s people as much as possible. We can’t treat him like a deaf mute; it would make him uneasy."

"Then make sure you choose wisely! Avoid another incident. We’re already overstretched with military matters; who has the time or energy to deal with these distractions?"

Tong Airui nodded. "Understood. Colin, if you’re short on personnel given your workload, feel free to transfer someone."

Colin grinned. "Really? Can I move someone at will?"

Tong Airui gave him a sidelong glance. "Of course! This is no time for jokes."

"In that case, I want to borrow someone from the vehicle factory." Colin pulled out his phone and dialed a number.

A voice quickly answered, and Colin boomed, "Captain Hao, this is Colin. I need to borrow Yi..."

Tong Airui, realizing Colin was going to call on his wife, cast him a dark, sinister look.

After exchanging a few more words with the other person, Colin hung up and then smiled. "Team Captain, I’m not going to exhaust Yi Luowa. I just need to borrow her brainpower."

"Handle it yourself. If anything happens to my wife, you better watch out for the Prime Minister’s wrath!" Tong Airui snorted. "She just moved here yesterday, and now you’re already eyeing her!"

"Team Captain, it would be such a waste for someone like Yi Luowa to stay hidden at the vehicle factory."

Tong Airui slightly raised an eyebrow. His wife was like gold, always shining no matter how deeply buried. Though he hadn’t planned on relocating her yet, someone else took care of it for him.

Yi Luowa, upon receiving the transfer order, arrived at the office building with Kou’er to report.

Colin met them from afar. "Luowa, I took quite a risk bringing you here. My head’s practically on the chopping block."

Yi Luowa chuckled. "Colin Uncle, your jokes aren’t funny at all—just frightening!"

Tong Airui stood at the doorway to his office, watching the two laughing from a distance. His gaze darkened slightly as he strode over quickly.

"Team Captain, hello!" Yi Luowa playfully saluted him.

Tong Airui returned the gesture seriously. "Follow me. I have a few words to say to you. After that, you can go report to the Deputy Team Captain."

"Yes!" Yi Luowa winked at Colin and followed Tong Airui to his office.

Tong Airui glanced at her belly and frowned. "Dad was already against you moving here. Be careful and don’t tire yourself out, or he’ll come and whisk you away without a word."

"Don’t worry. Captain Hao said they’re borrowing my brain, not my physical strength." Yi Luowa smiled and lightly scratched his palm.

Tong Airui looked at her with concern. "Mental exhaustion is worse than physical. Honestly, I hate letting you endure this, but I’ve already committed, and that old fox Colin exploited the loophole."

"I’ll take care of myself. Don’t worry, nothing will happen." Yi Luowa smiled gently. "Do you have any specific instructions regarding the targets we need to investigate?"

Tong Airui replied seriously, "No exceptions. No matter who it is or what position they hold, if they’re involved, they must face severe consequences. No special privileges for anyone."

"Understood!" Yi Luowa straightened up with a salute.

Tong Airui scolded her with a stern look. "You’ve been here this long and still haven’t perfected your salute! Stand tall and tuck in your stomach!"

"Get lost! With your two little ancestors here, how am I supposed to tuck my stomach in?" Yi Luowa laughed and gave him a light smack.

Tong Airui carefully cradled her in his arms. "Come here every day for lunch and take a nap."

"Okay."

"You’ll also eat here. I’ll have the chef prepare meals and send them over."

"That’s not really appropriate..." Seeing the look on his face darken, Yi Luowa quickly nodded. "Okay."

"The dietitian’s prescribed fruits..."

Yi Luowa cut him off. "Have them sent here. I’ll eat them in your office."

"It’s settled then." Tong Airui smiled. "Go ahead. If you get tired, come back here to rest. Colin won’t say a word."

"I’m off then." Yi Luowa smiled and patted his cheek before leaving the room.

Moments after the door closed, it opened again. Yi Luowa poked her head back in, looking at Tong Airui, who was still standing in place. "Hubby, when you have time, can you get me a larger-sized uniform?"

Tong Airui paused. "The one you’re wearing now is new; how is it already small?"

"The top’s fine, but the pants are a bit snug." Yi Luowa stepped back inside and lifted her shirt slightly. "I didn’t button the waistband—don’t want to press on the baby."

"I’ll have someone fetch a uniform immediately. Wait before heading to Colin."

"I’ll report first and swap it at lunch. It’s not like anyone will notice what’s under my shirt." Yi Luowa said before running out.

"Slow down!" Tong Airui called out after her.

"Okay." Yi Luowa glanced back at him and slowed her pace.

Yi Luowa knocked and entered Colin’s office. Noticing a dozen others in the room, she smiled apologetically and stood at the back of the group.

Colin glanced at her. "...Everyone, sit. Let’s start the meeting."

All eyes turned to Yi Luowa. "Engineer Yi, you sit first."

Those who worked closely with Colin knew he had a habit of holding meetings standing up, claiming it helped focus attention. The shift to a seated meeting this time was clearly to accommodate Yi Luowa.

Yi Luowa grimaced slightly before finding a spot in the far corner to sit down.

Once she sat, the others followed suit.

"Today, we’re formally establishing this task force... Boom!"

Following that loud sound, Mi Chenxuan emerged from the restroom.

The group stole a glance at him before returning their focus to Colin.

Colin cleared his throat. "Now, I’ll explain our main mission and individual responsibilities..." 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Sitting in his chair, Colin outlined the tasks, while Mi Chenxuan sidled up to Yi Luowa, perching half his weight on the armrest of her seat.

Yi Luowa mouthed silently: There are so many seats. Move somewhere proper to sit.

"Nope!" Mi Chenxuan smirked, resting his hand on her shoulder.

Yi Luowa gave him a disgusted look. "Did you wash your hands after leaving the restroom?"

"Nope!"

Yi Luowa shot him a glare and was about to speak when Colin called her name. "Yi Luowa, you’ll handle summarizing and analyzing the materials reported by everyone."

"Yes!" Yi Luowa stood up abruptly.

Her sudden movement startled Mi Chenxuan, who toppled to the floor with a thud.

Colin cast him a cold glance. "Mi Chenxuan, you’re in charge of arrests!"

"Understood!"

Colin continued delegating tasks and soon assigned everyone their responsibilities.

"You’ll all work in the small conference room next door. Get started!"

Mi Chenxuan, rubbing his sore backside, waited until everyone left to complain to Yi Luowa. "You and your big belly—why did you jump up so quickly? You don’t care about yourself, but you almost broke my butt."

"Serves you right!" Yi Luowa smirked before turning serious. "This isn’t home. Don’t mess around with me here, especially in front of others. Colin Uncle let it slide today, but if you keep this up, he’ll deal with you sooner or later."

"He wouldn’t dare!" Mi Chenxuan grinned cheekily, walking over to Colin. "Uncle Colin loves me too much to scold me!"

"I won’t scold you—I’ll kick you!" Colin gave him a light shove with his foot, laughing. "You’re nothing like your father. Who exactly do you take after?"

"My uncle!"

Colin glared at him. "If you truly took after the Prime Minister, you’d be thriving by now! Go and get to work. Start with apprehending Gao Can."

"Reporting!" Before Mi Chenxuan could respond, a squad leader charged into the room, shouting, "Deputy Captain Colin, Gao Can shot himself in his office."