Reply to Keats - Chap 13
Two days later, Shao Yaozong sent a copy of the account to Zhao Shengge as promised. Zhao Shengge copied one for himself and handed it to the customs and the supervisory department.
With the protection of Zhao Shengge, Shao Yaozong’s cargo quickly passed the inner harbor. Unfortunately, it encountered the monsoon current and drifted on the sea for a few days. It set out again when the wind was calm.
It was not until the cargo ship actually passed the Jixi Strait that Shao Yaozong sent another encrypted video, but he did not directly give the password.
By the time the Criminal Investigation Department successfully cracked the code, the cargo had already passed through an international port, and it would be more difficult to track it down on the high seas.
But this is no longer Zhao Shengge’s business. He got the land as scheduled. He wants to build a dedicated dock and establish his own transportation network system and maritime kingdom.
In order to wipe out the gang forces in one fell swoop, the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the China Banking Regulatory Commission joined hands with the Criminal Investigation Department to investigate the goods, gold and virtual currencies that Shao Yaozong stored privately in Yingchi. Those who appeared in Yingchi that night were also checked one by one.
Because Baihetang has been active in Haishi for many years, it has hidden members in all walks of life, including white-collar workers with high salaries in Fortune 500 companies, cleaners who receive social security subsidies, and even officials and politicians. The personnel are mixed and have been brainwashed, which makes them not much different from evil cults.
The higher-ups had already planned to crack down on it, but they hadn’t found a way out. Zhao Shengge’s willingness to wade into this muddy water made things much simpler.
Based on the principle of rather killing ten thousand people by mistake than letting one go, the police station screened all the people who appeared that night according to the procedures, made a long list, and asked Zhao Shengge if he had any of his own people. It would be bad if they arrested the wrong people and caused a misunderstanding and damaged the relationship.
Zhao Shengge took a glance and said, No.
The surveillance footage that night captured Chen Wan’s car and Zhao Shengge getting out of the car. The officer from the Criminal Investigation Department was cautious and asked if the car was his. If it was, there would be no need to check it, which also reduced the workload of the team.
Zhao Shengge denied it, saying it was just a ride, and asked him to investigate it thoroughly and not to cut corners.
Who knows what kind of monsters they might uncover.
Chen Wan is Zhuo Zhixuan’s friend and not a big shot. Zhao Shengge would not go out of his way to investigate him as he does not have the time. However, Zhao Shengge has seen many people like this before. He can tell whether they are human or monster with the sharp eyes of the police and judicial system.
Tan Youming and Zhuo Zhixuan are fine, but I have never seen anyone who can make Shen Zongnan dizzy.
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Chen Wan was summoned for questioning at the negotiation table, where he was discussing the transfer contract of the latest patent with a Singaporean.
This is the most important project of KeXiang at this stage. Chen Wan has put a lot of effort into it, stayed up many nights, attended many social events he didn’t want to go to, and used many connections to finally get this opportunity.
Chen Wan was taken away by the police amid investors’ shocked and suspicious eyes.
Although he remained calm and composed, he could still see distrust and retreat in the investors’ expressions.
Chen Wan promised that the other party would give an explanation as soon as possible.
It happened that Zhuo Zhixuan called him and Chen Wan told him the whole story. Zhuo Zhixuan immediately said that he would contact his family to help, but Chen Wan stopped him.
Zhuo Zhixuan actually has no say in the family, and Chen Wan doesn’t want her good friend to ask for help on her behalf from the elders with whom she has been at odds for many years.
Chen Wan said that he would wait and see the situation first, and told Zhuo Zhixuan not to make it public. He didn’t want Zhao Shengge to hear it. Being invited for tea by a sir was not a glorious thing.
Chen Wan remained very calm from beginning to end. After all, he was a fighter from Xiaolan Mountain, so this scene was nothing.
The police did not make things difficult for Chen Wan. They just asked him some questions according to the procedure. Chen Wan was innocent to begin with and could withstand the investigation. However, when the police mentioned the passengers in his car, Chen Wan used clever words to remove Zhao Shengge.
It’s not really lying, but it’s obviously more cautious and vigilant than answering questions about yourself.
The police did not expose his word game, and Chen Wan’s defense of Zhao Shengge further confirmed that he was not involved in the matter.
But the police officer had been handling cases for so many years, and he had rarely seen anyone with such a strong mentality to play tricks with the police, so he deliberately threatened him: “Mr. Chen, it’s best not to play tricks with the police. This is a criminal summons and questioning. Everything you say will be recorded. If you make a false confession, you will be sentenced to prison.”
Chen Wan has a good temper and a face that looks trustworthy: “Sir, I am responsible for every word I say.”
The police officer looked at him meaningfully and mentioned this matter in passing when he was calling Zhao Shengge to arrange for the tracking of the goods.
Zhao Shengge listened while playing with the model of the pistol he bought at the airport.
Not knowing what the other party mentioned, his casual movements paused for a moment, and then continued playing.
Unexpectedly, yet understandably, Chen Wan was confirmed to have no problems, and showed some qualities that Zhao Shengge was reluctant to admit, such as being smart, tight-lipped, and reliable.
But Zhao Shengge still doesn’t like it. He doesn’t like uncertainty, he doesn’t like taking shortcuts, and he doesn’t like being clever.
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Because of this not-so-small twist, Chen Wan encountered some trouble with the investors. Fortunately, he was quick-witted and told the other party that he went to the police station to assist in the investigation and turned his past into merit. The other party saw that there was indeed no subsequent risk and signed the contract with him as scheduled.
After several twists and turns, Chen Wan was entangled and missed several gatherings of the young masters. When Tan Youming asked about it, Zhuo Zhixuan cursed the people in the police station as useless, arresting people indiscriminately and causing Chen Wan to get into trouble.
Although they grew up together, Zhuo Zhixuan really gets along best with Tan Youming.
Although they have grown up and have more self-control in their hearts, and are no longer as close and open-mouthed as they were when they were children, both of them have the temperament of rich young masters, who love to eat, drink and have fun, are cynical, and have poor grades. Therefore, Zhuo Zhixuan and Tan Youming talk the most among the group.
He recounted the details of how the sir had troubled Chen Wan that day, and even added fuel to the fire by saying that Chen Wan’s project was delayed, she was running around everywhere and was too busy to handle everything, she was exhausted and looked unhappy.
Hearing this, Tan Youming became so angry that he slammed the table and said that Chen Wan was good in every way except that she was too honest and didn’t know how to bully others.
Zhuo Zhixuan seemed to have found a confidant, and exclaimed, “That’s exactly it!” His peripheral vision occasionally swept across the main seat.
Zhuo Zhixuan certainly didn’t know that the culprit was being worshipped by them at the moment. He just wanted to see if Zhao Shengge would have any reaction or fluctuation when he heard this name.
No.
The other party, as usual, was indifferent, turned the teacup around and watched from the sidelines.
In fact, Zhuo Zhixuan has always felt that Zhao Shengge’s true nature is very cold. His tolerance and seemingly friendly demeanor are just the surface of years of cultivation and self-cultivation, with the charity and pity of a superior, rather than empathy from the heart.
But Chen Wan insisted that the other party was an upright and kind person.
Zhuo Zhixuan had nothing to say.
Zhao Shengge had a dull expression and was not very interested in the topic about Chen Wan.
He felt a little bored tonight. The food was not very tasty, and the room was a little stuffy with poor air circulation.
This is their exclusive private room. Unless they come, no other guests will use it. I wonder if the manager forgot to ask someone to open the window for ventilation in advance.
Zhao Shengge hardly touched his chopsticks. Shen Zongnan glanced at him and Zhao Shengge shrugged.
The topic about Chen Wan has not yet passed. He would never have thought that one day, even if he is not around, he will be the focus of discussion among these young masters.
Jiang Ying and Chen Wan were not as familiar with each other as the others, so when they asked him why he was so stubborn, in fact, if they had told them, it would only take a phone call.
Zhuo Zhixuan waved his hand: “He is most reluctant to trouble others.”
Tan Youming said that he wanted to give Chen Wan a good lesson for this problem. Zhuo Zhixuan responded positively. Jiang Ying also said that he could help with the police station. He and Chen Wan didn’t meet often, but he had a good impression of each other.
Zhao Shengge thought, it can’t be that useless.
That’s not what the officer said.
Chen Wan looks like the kind of person who can handle any situation with ease. Even if a fight breaks out, he can always stab you with a knife and then say “I’m really sorry” with an elegant smile.
When Zhuo Zhixuan’s eyes unconsciously swept over here again, Zhao Shengge looked at him politely and frankly. The other party leaned back in the chair, very relaxed, without any guilty look.
Zhao Shengge hadn’t said much tonight until the dinner was almost over, when he suggested, “The Baoliwan land has been officially signed. How about I invite everyone to go out to sea to celebrate?”
Tan Youming looked very generous and enthusiastic.
Going out to sea means driving a yacht out to the high seas. Many recreational activities are prohibited within the jurisdiction of Hai City, but once you go out to the high seas, no one can control you and you can play however you want.
It’s just that the procedures for going overseas are rather complicated, and the approval process is long and time-consuming. Many people find it troublesome even if they have money. But whether it’s troublesome or not depends on how strong your connections are.
Zhao Shengge glanced at Zhuo Zhixuan, who was discussing with Tan Youming what program to perform at that time, and said casually: “Let’s drive the Whale Ship No. 17. It has been vacant for a long time after its first voyage.”
The Whale Ship is a heavily built cruise ship series under Minglong. It is a model 17 and there is only one of its kind in Asia. It is a luxurious and gorgeous behemoth that does not go out to sea casually, unless there are very distinguished guests or celebrations of great significance.
Tan Youming shouted excitedly, “Prodigal!”
“The whale ship is too big! With only a few of us, we won’t be able to find our way once we get in.”
Zhao Shengge said: “Then you invite people to build a wharf for Minglong.”
As expected, Zhuo Zhixuan immediately said, “Then I want to be called Ah Wan.”
Zhao Shengge didn’t say anything.
Shen Zongnan put down the wine in his hand and glanced at Zhao Shengge.
