Chapter 322: Chapter 311 He Zhuliang Is Captured Chapter 322: Chapter 311 He Zhuliang Is Captured He Zhuliang was in a eting when the ICAC suddenly burst in.
The leading man pulled out an arrest warrant and placed it in front of He Zhuliang, saying expressionlessly, “Mr. He, please co with us.”
A heavy feeling sank in He Zhuliang’s heart; he had not caught any wind of the ICAC’s arrival, which made him feel uneasy. However, being no stranger to adversity, he quickly regained his composure and cooperated, following them out.
What he hadn’t expected was the mont he stepped out of the company doors, several reporters sward him. One of them thrust a microphone at him and asked, “Mr. He, it is said that the car accident involving Officer Gao from the ICAC years ago was no accident but rather orchestrated by soone on your orders.”
He Zhiliang felt a weight in his heart and then replied with a grim face, “That’s slander. I’m telling you, I do not know this officer you speak of, and I believe the police will clear my na very soon.”
Though he said as much, the resurfacing of a nine-year-old case was in itself a bad on. He just didn’t know who was targeting him. Once he found out, they would pay dearly.
The reporters then turned their microphones towards the person in charge from the ICAC, but the only response they got was, “ICAC does not comnt on ongoing investigations.”
Nie Zhan, with his well-connected sources, found out half an hour after He Zhuliang’s arrest, “He Zhuliang was arrested by the ICAC? What’s the charge?”
Wang Shi shook his head to indicate he didn’t know. If his sources were that good, he wouldn’t just be an assistant.
After so thought, Nie Zhan decided to call a friend working in the police force to invite him for dinner. Although this friend was only an inspector, his uncle was a high-ranking official in the police force, and his sources were very reliable.
The friend was puzzled by the sudden dinner invitation, but he knew that a business elite like Nie Zhan wouldn’t invite him without reason. After accepting the invitation, he imdiately called his uncle to inquire about any special cases recently.
He learned from his uncle about He Zhuliang’s arrest. Lu Jiaxin and He Zhuliang were not connected either legally or by blood, so there was no need to be discreet with Nie Zhan.
At noon, Feng Qinglei ca to see Nie Zhan at his company and said, “He Zhuliang has been taken away by the ICAC. Did you know about this?”
Nie Zhan looked at him lounging on the sofa with his feet up on the coffee table, his casual deanor irkso, “If you specifically ca to tell this, you can go back now.”
Feng Qinglei withdrew his feet and lowered his voice, “Nie Zhan, tell honestly, are you behind this?”
Nie Zhan shook his head, “No. While I do intend to deal with He Zhuliang, I haven’t made my move yet. I don’t even know who did.”
Feng Qinglei had heard the rumors about Lu Jiaxin and thought that Nie Zhan’s move from the Nie Family Old Mansion might be related to this whole affair. That’s why he suspected that He Zhuliang’s arrest had sothing to do with him.
“Really? It’s not you?”
Nie Zhan replied with so exasperation, “It’s not. I just arranged to have dinner with Lu Songyuan to find out more about the situation. If you’re interested, you could join us.”
Having known him for over a decade, Feng Qinglei could tell from his expression that Nie Zhan was not involved, “Ah Zhan, do you think this has sothing to do with Little Chili?”
There it was, he inadvertently used Lu Jiaxin’s nickna. Although he never used it in front of Nie Zhan, he still referred to her that way elsewhere.
Nie Zhan wasn’t in the mood to fuss over this minor slip-up and asked with surprise, “Why would you think this has anything to do with Jiaxin?”
Feng Qinglei fell silent for a mont before saying, “Brother, half of Madam Gu’s estate originally belonged to her, and not only did the He Family embezzle the property, but they also spread rumors to damage her reputation. Your aunt wouldn’t have arranged that blind date for you otherwise. If it were , I definitely wouldn’t be able to swallow such an insult.”
He then countered, “Do you think Jiaxin has that kind of power?”
Feng Qinglei felt they should not underestimate Lu Jiaxin, “In two years, she went from penniless to a billionaire. Few people in the world have such capability, and it wouldn’t be odd to know a few impressive individuals.”
Nie Zhan asked with a hint of surprise, “Feng Qinglei, what exactly are you trying to say?”
Seeing him like this, Feng Qinglei said with a smile, “Don’t worry, I won’t try to take away your turf. I just think that if Little Chili really did this, I would follow her lead from now on.”
Nie Zhan felt he was talking nonsense, “Jiaxin has been in Hong Kong for over a year, focusing on studies before the public exam and traveling around afterward. Besides being in frequent contact with Su Heyuan, she has not had much interaction with people in society. Where would she et the powerful figures you speak of?”
In his heart, Feng Qinglei mused that you’re hardly one to talk, “You’re so certain, have you placed soone by her side?”
Nie Zhan didn’t even want to talk to him anymore. Plant soone by Jiaxin’s side? What did he take him for, “If she really knew the kind of formidable people you’re talking about, do you think the He Family would dare treat her like this?”
Given the He Family’s opportunistic nature, once they knew Jiaxin was acquainted with powerful figures, they would only try to curry favor with her and then use her to et those powerful individuals, propelling their company to greater heights.
After hearing his analysis, Feng Qinglei started to doubt his own suspicion.
Later that evening, Nie Zhan had dinner with Lu Songyuan and received so definitive news, “The police have found evidence of his involvent in the murder of Officer Gao, provided by Officer Gao’s sister.”
Seeing the two looking at him, Gao Songyuan explained, “Officer Gao’s parents passed away early, and he raised his sister and saw her through school. Officer Gao died in a traffic accident, which was initially determined to be an accident by the police departnt, but she didn’t believe it and had been investigating secretly. Surprisingly, she indeed found evidence.”
Even if he didn’t ntion these matters now, Nie Zhan would find out in a couple of days. His girlfriend bore a grudge against the He Family and knowing about Lawyer Gao, she wouldn’t possibly side with He Zhuliang.
Now Feng Qinglei no longer had any doubts about Lu Jiaxin. The girl had been investigating for over eight years, whereas Lu Jiaxin had only been in Hong Kong for just over a year, with no connection to Lawyer Gao whatsoever.
Nie Zhan asked, “Now that there is conclusive evidence, can they convict him?”
In Hong Kong, so barristers are quite formidable and they mainly serve the wealthy. Sotis even knowing that the other party is responsible, but without concrete evidence, they let the culprit escape punishnt. Thus, even if Lawyer Gao provided evidence, it might not be successful, as evidence can be refuted.
Lu Songyuan vaguely stated, “The case involving He Zhuliang is quite complex, involving many people. It won’t be resolved anyti soon.”
He couldn’t say more without violating professional ethics.
Nie Zhan didn’t ask any further, as the vague response indicated the details weren’t ant for them. He changed the subject to stocks and real estate instead.
After dinner, which ended past ten o’clock, they got into the car and Feng Qinglei said, “I really didn’t expect the evidence to co from Gao Wen.”
Nie Zhan was surprised, “You know Lawyer Gao?”
Feng Qinglei said with so regret, “Gao Wen is a famous beauty in the legal field, and her professional capabilities are strong; she hardly loses any cases she handles. I once asked her out for dinner but got rejected. Oh right, you’ve seen her too. We were dining together that ti, and when Lawyer Gao passed by, I even greeted her!”
Nie Zhan had no recollection at all.
Disbelieving, Feng Qinglei asked, “A beauty like her passed by us, and you have no mory of it?”
“I have face blindness,” Nie Zhan said coolly and calmly. Of course, he wasn’t face-blind; he just didn’t bother rembering the faces of people he didn’t know.
Feng Qinglei was convinced.
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