Free Web NovelChapter 1100: Chapter 544: Tip of the Iceberg? Digging Deeper
After hearing the news, Xu Jingzhen remained silent for a moment.
He then rubbed his temples, unable to suppress a sigh.
"I know."
Just three words, yet enough for Huang Weiming and Luo Fei to think they had heard wrong.
"Brother Xu, you know?"
At this moment.
Huang Weiming was genuinely somewhat bewildered.
He had approached Xu Jingzhen feeling uneasy, expecting to be harshly rebuked.
But now, Xu was saying he knew about the matter?
It was clear how surprised Huang Weiming was.
Almost unable to believe his own words.
Xu Jingzhen responded earnestly.
"To put it accurately, I only know the tip of the iceberg, not the whole story."
As it turns out, Xu Jingzhen had recently noticed some odd behavior from his father.
In the past, Mr. Xu, the pillar of the Xu family and the head of Reiko Business Group, was always very confident.
Moreover, he was passionate about sports, ensuring he was in good health.
But this confident father suddenly requested to go to the hospital for a full-body checkup.
He even wanted to draft a will and discuss his final affairs.
This made the son aware of something unusual.
"Though I’m not entirely certain, I felt that something was strange. I tried asking indirectly a few times but never received any answers."
Initially, Xu Jingzhen suspected.
His father was acting out of concern for his health.
But now it seems, the truth is more complex than he imagined.
Seeing Xu Jingzhen being hesitant.
Huang Weiming had to comfort him.
"Brother Xu, neither of us wanted something like this to happen. But what we need to do now is to minimize the damage, isn’t it?"
Huang Weiming spoke calmly and steadily.
Xu Jingzhen rested his forehead on his hand.
"Officer, please tell me, what exactly is going on?"
"Regardless of the outcome, I will try to accept it."
Xu Jingzhen spoke in a melancholic tone.
Luo Fei then took out a stack of documents.
"Mr. Xu, these are the financial transaction records between Zhao Ligang and your father. To put it simply, they had business dealings, but they cut off contact after September 19th, two years and three months ago. I’m curious if this date rings any bells for you, or if you have any thoughts on it?"
Upon hearing this.
Xu Jingzhen’s lips twitched slightly.
He seemed hesitant to speak.
Luo Fei then stated seriously.
"Mr. Xu, if you know anything, it’s best to be honest with us. This concerns the progress of the investigation and could decide whether you become a target of interest for our police."
Luo Fei’s somber tone made Xu Jingzhen tense.
Though outwardly composed.
He simply acknowledged.
"Mr. Luo, during those days, several major events happened one after another."
Indeed, due to the financial crisis that year, the situation was turbulent, with many markets collapsing.
First, the manager of a local bank in Shenchuan leaped to his death.
Later, news broke about a well-known enterprise’s heiress suffering severe depression after a breakup.
That period in Shenchuan was extremely chaotic.
Upon hearing this news.
Luo Fei couldn’t help but frown.
"If I’m not mistaken, your father might have been involved in this?"
Luo Fei’s tone was eerie.
A hint of anticipation and confusion appeared on his face.
Upon hearing this, Xu Jingzhen feigned calm, forcing a wry smile.
"Mr. Luo, I think many were caught up in those events. So, even if my father was affected, it’s understandable. However, if your investigation proves to be true."
"Then, perhaps, the matter is far more complex than it seems."
Saying this, Xu Jingzhen stared intently at the floor.
His sunken eyes displayed despondency and dullness.
Seeing his complex expression.
Huang Weiming couldn’t help but urge.
"Mr. Xu, since you’re aware your father might be involved, shouldn’t we begin investigating soon? What are we waiting for?"
Despite being excited, Huang Weiming’s heart pounded wildly.
But at this moment, Xu Jingzhen took a deep breath.
Rubbing his temple.
"Mr. Huang, Officer, this isn’t simple. If my father wanted to talk, he would’ve told me during our arguments. But he didn’t."
"So it proves the matter is too complex, making him unwilling to confess to me."
Noticing the hesitation.
Luo Fei knew.
Xu Jingzhen’s father was stubborn his whole life.
He single-handedly built his business empire.
Achieving success in all areas.
Even Xu Jingzhen had no say in front of him.
If he proposed suggestions, it was clear the father wouldn’t agree.
"So Mr. Luo, I’m willing to cooperate with your investigation."
"But on my father’s side, I fear he won’t open up easily, so to uncover the truth, we’ll need time and indirect inquiries."
As he spoke, Xu Jingzhen pulled out a notebook he carried.
Writing down an address and contact information.
He handed it to Luo Fei.
"Mr. Luo, this is the phone number and contact of the entrepreneur I’m aware of."
