When Xu Fei called, Hell’s Ear was still groggy from sleep.
But seeing it was Xu Fei, he snapped awake instantly.
“Major, sorry, I stayed up too late last night. Whatever you need, just say the word!”
So Xu Fei explained what he wanted Hell’s Ear to do.
He needed Hell’s Ear to track the office computer, linking it to the stolen laptop using identical files.
“Eh? Major, how do you know about this method?”
“Hmph! You think I’m useless? Stop talking nonsense and get to it!”
After waiting about three to five minutes, Hell’s Ear called back.
“Done, Major. I’ve located the computer. It’s currently… in Zhenghao Tower.”
With the location confirmed, Xu Fei was even more certain this was Brother Hao’s doing.
He also learned through inquiries that the data on Xiaohang’s laptop was critical.
It included the original electronic version of the contract Hualing signed with Zhenghao Group.
Now Xu Fei understood Brother Hao’s little scheme.
“I get it. At this point, we don’t need to go looking for Brother Hao. He’ll come to you!”
Since the incident happened so early and Xu Fei and the others found out too late, even with Hell’s Ear’s help, it felt like a lost cause.
The robbery happened last night, and by the time Xu Fei and the others learned of it during the day, a whole night had passed.
In that time, Brother Hao could have altered the contract however he wanted with ease.
With both copies of the contract in his hands, he could call black white and no one could argue.
“What? Then… what should I do? If that guy demands an outrageous sum, I might not have enough even if I liquidate everything!”
Hualing had never faced this herself but had heard of sky-high penalty fees.
Having just offended Brother Hao, if he pulled something like this, her life could be ruined!
And Hualing’s fears weren’t baseless. As a signed artist under Brother Hao’s company, he knew exactly how much she’d earned over the years.
With a flick of his finger, he could check and then write a penalty amount just above that figure on the contract.
Then Hualing would truly understand what it means to be a hero brought low by a single penny.
Xu Fei spoke up.
“Money’s not an issue. Your Sister Xue and I can help you out!”
Xu Fei had already decided that no matter how high Brother Hao’s price was, he’d cover it.
But Lin Qingxue, standing nearby, didn’t agree with this approach.
“I don’t agree! It’s not about the money. If this guy really wants to retaliate against Hualing, it won’t just be about compensation!”
Lin Qingxue then explained in detail to Xu Fei and Hualing some examples of commercial compensation cases she’d encountered.
