Money Always Trumps Love

Zhao Quan felt a twinge of temptation.

Fang Yuan asserted, "You have three seconds to decide."

"How can I be sure there's no backup?" Despite the temptation, Zhao Quan remained cautious.

"If I say there isn't, there isn't. Check for yourself." Fang Yuan tossed the mouse in his direction.

Zhao Quan promptly scanned the computer. It appeared there was indeed no backup…

Fang Yuan waved the USB drive and began counting. "One, two…"

Zhao Quan seized the USB drive, finally feeling a sense of relief. He smirked maliciously. "Young lady, as someone experienced in such matters, let me advise you as an elder that sometimes it's unwise to place too much trust in friendship." So much evidence handed to him at once! All this for the truth behind the leaked design draft? In the end, she was too young and naive!

"Can you spill the beans now?" Fang Yuan regarded him with interest. "I assure you, there are no backups."