Retired for A Hundred Years: Re-Employment for the Apocalypse Bigshot!-Chapter 195: Hidden Truths

Wang Yanyan was quite frightened this time, wrapping herself in a coat, curling up on the car seat, and not speaking for a long while.

Xu Hua thought she was scared into silence because of the confidentiality agreement, so he didn’t question her in the car.

It was only after dropping Wang Yanyan off at her hotel that he wrote a line on hotel stationery, pressing her on who she secretly photographed.

Wang Yanyan shakily wrote two words: Ji Ning.

Ji Ning?

Xu Hua frowned.

That name is seriously bold, isn’t it?

Which celebrity is so clueless to dare have such a name?

Xu Hua thought hard but couldn’t think of who that was.

Wang Yanyan then wrote four more words: Sister Ye Tong.

Xu Hua looked shocked.

He knew Ye Tong, a very talented newcomer who recently got a break by connecting with Jia Ying.

Because the physical test report was issued by Jiuming Mountain Base, industry insiders speculated she had a base background.

And now there’s a Security Bureau connection?

What’s really behind this person?

"Besides this, did you do anything else?"

Wang Yanyan shook her head.

"Good, when you return to the crew in a few days, ask Ye Tong to help pass a message to her sister that we’d like to invite her to apologize in person."

Wang Yanyan nodded promptly.

She has no complaints now, and desperately wishes she could go back in time and not do such a brainless thing.

***

Anhe Middle School.

The principal was shocked to his core when he received a confidential letter from the Security Bureau, pacing back and forth in the office for ages, unable to calm his excitement.

Only the sound of the class-ending bell snapped him out of it.

He quickly stopped, opened the door, and headed out.

He should visit the high school sophomore department and perhaps see that legendary student.

The next lesson is a chemistry lab, so he’ll need to bring books to the lab.

Ji Ning and You Le were standing with a few books at the entrance of the girls’ restroom, waiting for someone.

You Le lowered her voice, trying to ask Ji Ning about that night she went cycling, but Ji Ning asked her something else entirely.

"Do you still remember anything about your parents?"

You Le was momentarily stunned, an instant rigid expression flitted across her face, "I was too young when my parents passed away, don’t remember much."

Seeing she didn’t want to talk more, Ji Ning simply replied, "Oh," and didn’t press further.

Yet You Le internally was extremely tense.

Why did Sister Ning suddenly ask about her parents?

Did she know something?

Thinking this might be the case, You Le was distracted through the entire chemistry class, frequently glancing at Ji Ning’s actions enough for even the usually oblivious Ma Weiwei to notice.

She looked at her desk-mate Xu Jiaying and whispered mischievously, "Is there something on Sister Ning’s face? Why does the boss keep staring at her?"

Xu Jiaying kicked her under the table, signaling her to stop talking nonsense, though internally she was quite worried.

Ever since Ji Ning conquered them with her strength, Sister You’s attention to Ji Ning had surpassed theirs.

Especially since Sister You even spent a fortune buying a custom bike for Ji Ning from out of town, which would have been impossible before.

Could it be that Sister You developed some special feelings towards Ji Ning?

Watching You Le looking at Ji Ning, Xu Jiaying’s concern grew stronger and stronger.

Until the class-ending bell rang.

"Ring-ring-ring——"

After pondering for the entire class, Xu Jiaying wanted to talk to You Le but was surprised when she immediately got up to go find Ji Ning at the front row.

"Sister Ning, I have something to tell you. Let’s find somewhere to talk."

After this class is lunch break, leaving plenty of time to have a conversation.

Bai Xiaotang thoughtfully gathered Ji Ning’s books, saying, "Sister Ning, I’ll go get lunch for you first."

Ji Ning nodded lightly.

The two followed the crowd out of the lab building, heading to the rooftop where You Le often skipped class.

On the way, You Le was racking her brain on how to address the issue with Ji Ning, failing to notice the two little tails following them.

Ji Ning didn’t mind either, letting them follow.

Most students had gone to the cafeteria by then, and from the rooftop, they could clearly see the bustling crowd on the sports field.

Ji Ning leaned on the rooftop railing, a lollipop courtesy of Bai Xiaotang in her mouth, waiting for the hesitant You Le beside her to speak.

After quite a while, she finally moved next to Ji Ning, asking uncomfortably, "Sister Ning, why did you suddenly ask about my parents?"

"Saw it while going through the case files."

You Le was startled, looking at her with wide-eyed surprise, "Case files?"

Ji Ning, chewing the lollipop, answered blandly, "Had some interactions with the Sun Family a few days ago."

Upon meeting Ji Ning’s eyes, seemingly seeing through everything, You Le felt her nervousness ease slightly. She was just about to talk when she noticed someone else on the rooftop, her gaze sharpening immediately as she glared at a certain spot, "Who’s there, come out——"

Seeing Ma Weiwei and Xu Jiaying emerge with awkward expressions, she was a bit surprised and then frowned, "Didn’t I tell you to go to the cafeteria to reserve seats?"

Ma Weiwei chuckled, "Xiao Bai went."

Xu Jiaying elbowed her, face apologetic, "Sorry, Sister You, we thought you encountered some trouble and couldn’t talk to us, so we followed."

Having been caught, they might as well admit it outright.

These two in front of them weren’t fools.

You Le’s expression indeed softened, glaring at them, "What problem would I have? Hurry and go help Bai Xiaotang reserve seats. She’s no match for others as our little saint."

Ma Weiwei still wanted to say more, but Xu Jiaying dragged her away.

Once downstairs, Ma Weiwei complained in dissatisfaction, "Why didn’t you let me continue asking? Clearly Sister You has a problem."

Xu Jiaying rolled her eyes at her again, "If Sister You didn’t want to say, do you think you could force it out?"

"Then why can Ji Ning know?"

"Can you compare with her?"

Despite her own slight discomfort as she spoke, Xu Jiaying couldn’t change the situation.

Because Ji Ning was simply more capable than them.

The little interlude of being trailed didn’t affect You Le and Ji Ning’s conversation.

You Le simply reported what she learned from her grandmother and her own investigations to Ji Ning.

She didn’t know why she trusted Ji Ning so much, believing she could help her.

"My grandma said that my father’s suicide had more to it than met the eye. Before his death, he was still thinking of borrowing money to pay the workers and wasn’t the type to kill himself."

As You Le spoke, her voice choked a little, hands tightly clenched into fists, as she struggled to control her emotions.

Ji Ning watched her, pondering for a long moment before suddenly asking, "What was your parents’ physical condition level?"

You Le was confused, unsure why she would ask such a question.

Ji Ning didn’t leave her in doubt for long, "According to your narrative, your dad was the engineer in charge, cooperating with the Sun family. They weren’t paying for the project, forcing your father to advance his own funds until he had nothing left to pay workers, driving him to be desperate and jump. Is that right?"

You Le nodded.

Ji Ning continued, "The Sun family is business-minded; delaying payment delayed their hotel’s construction. What benefit was in it for them?"

You Le shook her head.

"The project was significant, a landmark in Sea City, with many keeping track of its progress. They definitely didn’t want any delays; withholding project payments was out of the question."

Ji Ning’s gaze remained on the field, but her words caused the color on You Le’s face to change multiple times.

You Le’s fists clenched again, her voice turning cold, as she asked, "You mean, my father’s suicide wasn’t due to the Sun family’s issue?"