Mingjue, Yu Bin, and Zhan were sitting on the couch. Mingjue was doing something on his laptop. Occasionally, he used his phone ad talked to someone while Yu Bin's eyes were glued to the documents about crimes on his laptop. Zhan's eyes were focussed on the laptop screen which contained information about business and business deals with Zan Corporation.
It had been 5 days since Zhan and Yu Bin landed in Russia. Mingjue searched about Zan Jin's mafia whereabouts like a mad man while Zhan almost forgot his sleep while searching for more and more information about Zan Jin.
After some time, Zhan's phone rang, grabbing the attention of the three men. Zhan looked at the screen and his lips curved upwards forming a smile. He received the phone call and put it on speaker.
"Hm? Bowen."
"Zhan, I have got a lot of information about business here."
"Shoot."
"Your company's graph is increasing day by day like a wild forest fire. The investors want to meet their CEO. But you are not available this time. So it's a bit hard for me to control."
"Tell them that I went on a business trip abroad. Anything else?"
"Your empire expanded even more. New branches are spreading in London, Paris, Italy and almost in major places of the world."
"Great!" Zhan smiled. "Anything more?"
"Now I am coming to most important matter."
"Mn."
"Zhan, the business chart has changed to a great extent. Wen groups business is deteriorating day by day. Zan Corporation is in its normal position. While Wang groups and Meng corporation business is getting better."
"Hm. Tell me something good news, Bowen. This information is already expected one."
"The most astonishing news is, Wang Corporation and Xiao groups are fighting for second position."
"What!?" Zhan's eyes widened. "What are you saying? Wang Corporation is trying to occupy 2nd position now? Wow! I never thought that my father will have such a strong rival." Zhan chuckled.
"Wang Corporation always used to be in 3rd position while Xiao Groups in 2nd. But after you left for Moscow, Wang Corporation suddenly rose and surpassed major shares in the business. Even Xiao Groups are having difficulties."
"I can guess who's deeds are these." Zhan smiled proudly. "My Yibo is progressing beyond limits."
"Zhan, be careful. You are doing a very dangerous task."
"I know, Bowen. Sometimes taking risk for loved ones worth it. By the way, how much is my company ahead of Wang Corporation?"
"Don't worry Xiao Zhan. Wang Corporation cannot touch yours, no matter how hard they try."
"Good." Zhan sighed. "How's the protection there?"
"My men are keeping their eye on Wang Yibo, jiejie, Hao Xuan and Jiyang. They are fully protected."
"Hm. What about controlling spies?"
"Wang Yibo's spies are getting more and more powerful. He is using very high technology to crack your whereabouts."
"Thank you, Bowen, for successfully blocking my whereabouts. Did Yibo guessed about Zan Jin?"
"I don't think so. But he is strongly attacking the Wens through business tactics."
"I guessed so." Zhan's lips curved upwards forming a proud smile.
"For now I don't have any news. Take care, Zhan. I am ending the call."
"Mn."
After the phone call, Zhan was smiling like an idiot recalling Wang Corporation's progression.
"Zhan, why are you smiling like an idiot?" Mingjue asked, watching his friend.
"Nothing." Zhan smiled. "I am just happy that my Yibo is becoming strong day by day."
"Zhan, at least you should have told to Yibo about this plan." Yu Bin said drinking his cold coffee.
"No Yu Bin." Zhan shook his head. "You don't know how stubborn he can be. He is even more stubborn than me. If I have told him about my plans, then he would surely come to Russia by any means. See, he doesn't know my whereabouts, still, he is trying to reach me."
"Tch." Mingjue rolled his eyes. "You guys should have worked together. You are too timid Zhan."
"I know." Zhan sighed and rested his head on the back of the seat. "I am really timid. I cannot afford to lose my Yibo. Initially, I thought of working together. But the way Meng Yao put our lives in danger in the forest, especially Yibo's, I don't dare to take that risk." Zhan closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "I even didn't inform my shijie about this. If she knows about my plan, she will surely come to help me. I don't want them in trouble. Zan Jin is far more dangerous than I expected. He caused the accident to my Shijie, put Yibo's life in danger, targeted Hao Xuan and me, tried to kidnap Jiyang - how long can I pretend not to see these things? Because of me, they are facing troubles. That's why I took this decision of taking care of things all by myself, without involving them."
"Zhan, why do you always act so selfless? Cannot you act selfish sometimes and hide Yibo in your arms?" Mingjue's voice was filled with concern.
"I wish I could do that Mingjue." Zhan smiled while a guilt was clear in his smile. "But I am too afraid to lose him. First I need to solve all the problems and then I will hide him forever in my arms."
"I suddenly feel like I should find someone for me." Yu Bin looked at Zhan like a lovesick cat.
"I need to talk to Uncle Wang. Excuse me for a bit." Zhan said and retired to his room. Then he called Yibo's father.
"Hello, Uncle Wang, it's Xiao Zhan."
"How are you, my child? Is everything okay?"
"Uncle, how is Yibo doing? Is he fine? Is he taking his meals properly?"
"Calm down a bit Zhan." Yibo's father chuckled. "He remains busy throughout the day at work. He barely has time to talk to me."
"It's all because of me." Zhan sighed.
"No Zhan. Don't blame yourself. What you did is for our good. Yibo is showing progression. If he progresses in this way then within 3 weeks he can take the responsibility of Wang Corporation and become CEO."
"I am really happy to know that Wang Corporation is now capturing 2ne position in business. I wish I could tell Yibo how happy I am."
"Zhan, what about you? Are you okay?"
"I am okay." Zhan lied. "Just I miss Yibo too much."
"Zhan, why are lying to your Uncle? I can sense that you are not okay? Why are you skipping your meals and sleep?"
"H-how do you know!?" Zhan's eyes widened.
"I know everything about you, Xiao Zhan. I have seen you since you were a kid." Mr. Wang chuckled.
"Uncle..." A teardrop escaped Zhan's eyes as he couldn't bear the pain anymore. "Announce Yibo's engagement on the same day and same location as my engagement with Zan Jin. Yibo's engagement will take place after mine."
"Zhan, are you sure about this?"
"Yes." Zhan's adam's apple bobbed as a lump formed in his throat. "I am sure about this."
"My child, sometimes I feel Xiao Shen is too lucky to have you as his son. Zhan, you always have my support."
"Thank you, Uncle Wang. Please take care of Yibo."
"Sure. But please take care of yourself too. Your father knows this but he is worried about you too."
"I will take care of myself. Bye, Uncle Wang."
"Mn."
Xiao Zhan closed his eyes. Tears stopped to listen to his mind. His heart was too hurt to listen to his brain. Again his phone rang. It was his father. Zhan sniffed and received the call.
"Hello, dad?"
"Zhan, are you even taking care of yourself? I know you are skipping your meals. Don't dare to lie to me."
"Dad! Relax." Zhan smiled. "I am okay. It not that I am dying here."
"You are not dying yet, but if you skip your meals and sleep you are going to the hospital first!"
"How can I die so soon dad? If I die, who will protect you when my mom argues with you?"
"Silly kid." His father smiled. "Zhan, you are taking the risk all by yourself. You are even refusing my help."
"Dad, don't you have trust on me?"
"Zhan, I trust you more than anything. But still, I am your father and I am worried about you."
"Dad, I have Yu Bin, one of the best police officers of China, Li Bowen, my business partner and Nie Mingjue, the most dreadful mafia of Russia as well as the entire world. They are enough for me to solve this case."
"Zhan, you just inherited most of my genes kid. Glad that your mom doesn't know about this. Otherwise, she will stop talking to me if she knows I am supporting you in this plan."
"That's why don't tell her." Zhan chuckled. "Bye, dad. I have to take care of a few things."
"Be careful son. Your dad is waiting for you."
"Love you, dad."
"Love you too, my little tiger."
Zhan smiled and looked at the clear night sky from his balcony.
"Thank you, dad and Uncle Wang. I needed your support so much. Zan Jin, just wait and watch what happens."
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That Moonlit Night won 2nd position in Book Of Clubs Awards in short story genre❤
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