The Next Morning
The storm had not passed, instead it was brewing.
Dawn spilled pale light over the city skyline, another day to witness another storm.
Huo Feng sat in his study once again, sipping coffee, calm and steady.
Ah Si entered moments later. "Boss, the news broke at 6:00 AM sharp. It's everywhere. The authorities have opened a formal investigation. Director Liu and Director Peng are under questioning."
"Hmm." Huo Feng's tone didn't change, though the corner of his mouth lifted faintly. "And Song Kai?"
Ah Si hesitated before speaking. "He hasn't been mentioned in any report. Looks like he's managed to stay clean."
"As expected," Huo Feng murmured. "He always hides behind others." There was a faint glimmer in Huo Feng's eyes.
At that moment, Yue Ning entered the room with a tablet in hand. "The press is going wild," she said, scrolling. "But no direct link to Song Kai. It's like the story's been… edited."
