Chapter 356: Chapter 356

At the suburban villa.

Feng Chengjin had already avoided the small figures of Gu Zixuan and Yu Youxuan, staying in the study.

He narrowed his dark eyes slightly and answered slowly.

Inside, regarding the matter Feng Chengjin asked to investigate a few days ago, the other party apparently already had an answer, "President Feng, the matter you asked to check has results."

Ten minutes later, listening to the detailed report from the other side of the line, Feng Chengjin closed his eyes halfway, "Is it the daughter of Mr. Zhou from the Jinhu District?"

These days, ever since Gu Zixuan was framed, Feng Chengjin had been investigating on multiple fronts to find out who was behind it.

Regarding the man who appeared at the "Entertainment First Look" magazine agency that day, he was a high priority to investigate. Besides asking Mr. Liang to help check the man’s identity and background, he also used connections with Director Song from the Public Security Bureau to replay the surveillance footage at the magazine agency’s entrance.

At this moment, the other party said, "Yes, the person indeed, as President Zhou from the magazine agency said, was wearing a hat, hiding their face. We discovered them getting into a car at the intersection of Changxi Street through surveillance. Tracking the license plate, we found it was rented. Following up on the renter..."

The other party paused and said, "It is Miss Zhou—Zhou Xiao, the daughter of the district chief from Jinhu District."

In a deep tone, the speaker said, and Feng Chengjin’s eyes instantly turned cold.

"Zhou Xiao..." Feng Chengjin tapped the desk with a pen...

For a long while, Feng Chengjin was pondering without speaking.

Seemingly sensing his uncertainty, the other party paused and said, "President Feng, our Director Song wants to speak with you personally."

The sound then switched to another person.

A voice came quickly, with the slightly thick tone of Director Song, "President Feng."

Feng Chengjin immediately smiled, "Director Song."

"Hmm." Sensing the skepticism of Feng Chengjin, Director Song chuckled and said, "Actually, initially, we also didn’t believe it. But this circle is rather small; some whispers you might not have heard, but we have. This Zhou Xiao has been entangled with Mr. He for two years, even trying to use her father’s position to have Mr. He change his spouse. Mr. Zhou even gave tacit approval to this. However, Mr. He skillfully avoided it, obtaining land sale contracts in Jinhu District repeatedly but never mingling with Zhou Xiao. Yet, being repeatedly refused, Miss Zhou, from a powerful family, surely accumulated some grudges. If..."

Director Song paused, "I’ve heard two pieces of news; one is Zhou Xiao once harmed Miss Gu by tampering with transaction documents, and was privately beaten by Liang Yichao. Another is that Zhou Xiao recently used a piece of land in Jinhu District to coerce Mr. He into marrying her, but was directly rejected by He Qimo."

Director Song didn’t continue, but Feng Chengjin already understood.

Not to mention being beaten, such hatred isn’t easily forgotten.

Daughters nurtured in affluent families, their pride, arrogance, and domineering attitudes, how strong they can be, Feng Chengjin has encountered many in matchmaking.

If she was this tangled before divorce, one can only imagine after being refused again post-divorce...

Understanding the motive, Feng Chengjin sneered at how complicated the women around He Qimo are, and the inability to handle them, while narrowing his eyes coldly at the investigation results.

"More importantly, I also know Mr. Zhou is a very thoughtful person. The reason I’m convinced this was done by Miss Zhou is that besides these grudges, Mr. Zhou happened to inquire my deputy Director Chen about someone a few days ago." Director Song continued.

Feng Chengjin half-closed his eyes, "Who?"

"President Yu from GIO Investment Bank."

"Yu Yuanshen?" Feng Chengjin doubted.

Inside a villa at Jinghu District, Rong City.

Zhou Xiao sat on an European-style sofa, her face full of unwillingness.

After that time she had tricked He Qimo into bed, months had passed, and He Qimo still ignored her.

At first, the pride of the young lady made her think that He Qimo’s anger hadn’t subsided, and once the land contract needed processing, he would have to come to her sooner or later.

But unexpectedly, she heard rumors of He Qimo divorcing Gu Zixuan, yet he still didn’t come to her!

This left her puzzled.

Trying again with the contract, unexpectedly, He Qimo calmly told her that he had divorced but still wouldn’t marry her. Business should be mutually beneficial and winning; cooperate if it works, otherwise, no deal.

Zhou Xiao’s rosy lips had nearly been bitten out of shape these past days.

Opposite her, Mr. Zhou was smoking, his eyes cold, saying, "Xiao Xiao, listen to your father, with He Qimo’s current reputation, we can no longer forge an alliance through marriage."

Zhou Xiao, with reddened eyes, wearing a Chanel suit, sat gracefully on the sofa without speaking.

Mr. Zhou naturally understood her feelings as well. He flicked the ash off his cigarette and furrowed his brows further, "Although I also value He Qimo’s abilities, a young talent like him becoming my son-in-law would naturally be like adding wings to a tiger. But right now, his reputation is really bad, and he’s tangled up with those scandalous female celebrities. As your father, who’s also in the administration, I need to maintain my face. If you marry someone like He Qimo, where would that leave me in the circle?"

Zhou Xiao’s face was rigid with awkwardness.

In distinguished families, reputation is a priority. Even more so for political elites, especially in China’s political system, where it’s almost all about face.

She understood, but...

Zhou Xiao’s face turned pale as Mr. Zhou continued, "Moreover, he didn’t divorce before and wasn’t willing to be with you, which is understandable. But now that he is divorced, and yet he still doesn’t want to, it’s obvious he never intended to marry you. Xiao Xiao, I know you’re unwilling to accept this, but is He Qimo the only excellent one in the world? With someone like He Qimo, it’s good enough that we don’t deal with him, yet you still want to marry him? Why hang yourself on a single tree?"

Zhou Xiao remained silent.

Mr. Zhou continued more gently, "Most importantly, Xiao Xiao. Your father, being in politics, only has one daughter and can’t support you to pursue a political path. But at the very least, you should understand that only a strong alliance in marriage is the best. Your father’s promotion also needs a substantial financial backing. Your marriage has never been a capital for reckless behavior."

"You’re smart and beautiful, second to none. You should have been the first socialite of Rong City, but unfortunately, Gu Zixuan overshadowed you for many years, putting you at a disadvantage in everything. I’ve also been overshadowed by her father, Gu Qingfeng, for many years. So you need to be pragmatic. If Gu Zixuan refuses to divorce, getting He Qimo is your skill. But if Gu Zixuan has divorced, and you still want the man she doesn’t, then it’s your loss of face..."

During the conversation, Mr. Zhou handed over a photo and a dossier.

Zhou Xiao’s face turned ashen, full of unwillingness, but she could only agree with her father’s word "pragmatic..."

Her eyelashes trembled slightly.

Looking at the elegance of the man in the photo.

And then looking at the name on the dossier, Zhou Xiao frowned slightly, "President of GIO Investment Bank, Yu Yuanshen?"

Mr. Zhou took a drag of his cigarette and nodded, "I will arrange for you two to find a way to meet through a matchmaking date."

Inside the villa in Rong City.

Feng Chengjin, after listening, laughed, "So, Mr. Zhou is planning to go after Yu Yuanshen?"

Director Song chuckled softly on the other end of the phone, saying, "Mr. Zhou, being the top leader of Jinhu District in the first district of Rong City, has long been eager for another step up. Seeking a wealthy marriage alliance is not surprising. Since He Qimo won’t cooperate, looking for another option is normal. It’s just that President Yu and Miss Gu have such a good relationship. Mr. Zhou consistently favoring candidates for son-in-law that Miss Gu brushes aside, and finding ways to ruin reputations, is expected."

Feng Chengjin squinted his eyes, not agreeing with this analysis. After all, if it wasn’t because Gu Zixuan was in love with him and tried to frame Yu Yuanshen in a relationship with Zixuan, what would it matter to Yu Yuanshen given his temperament?

This point, made him feel something was still not thoroughly considered.

However... Hearing about all Zhou Xiao did to Gu Zixuan over the years.

Plus, regarding Yu Yuanshen’s unexpected romantic disaster...

A mocking smile tugged at his lips. Feng Chengjin paused and said, "Thank you, Director Song, I understand. But regarding the news about Miss Zhou, does Director Song know anything else?"

Feng Chengjin’s tone was deep and subtle.

Completely different from before.

On the other end, Director Song, being also a middle-aged man, understood significantly and smiled, "Is President Feng interested in knowing whether Miss Zhou has any suppressed issues in our Public Security Bureau?"

Feng Chengjin’s lips curled, his expression devilishly charming, "I’ll be honest with Director Song, the person I’m about to marry is Gu Zixuan. I never allow anyone or anything to bully her."

Director Song was momentarily stunned by these words.

Feng Chengjin continued, "No matter if this is a new grudge or an old enmity, and regardless of whose daughter Zhou Xiao is, I believe there’s a necessity to treat her with her own medicine, isn’t there?"

Feng Chengjin’s voice was enchantingly cold and reckless.

Mixed with that fury burning since hearing of Gu Zixuan being unjustly accused.

On the other end, Director Song naturally sensed the silent, darkly charismatic pressure.

Understanding that Feng Chengjin now has connections reaching the Central level, typically, Director Song would counsel caution, considering Mr. Zhou’s high position and influence, and suggest not to offend.

But now he laughed heartily and said clearly, "That is natural, natural indeed."

After hanging up, Feng Chengjin still had concerns about such decisions involving senior officials.

But thinking it’s best for him to handle it and ensure discretion, he didn’t worry too much.

After all, who asked them to provoke Gu Zixuan?

Outside, Gu Zixuan’s playful laughter chasing Yu Youxuan down the hallway was heard. Thɪs chapter is updated by novel fire.net

Closing the call, Feng Chengjin smiled.

In his eyes, there was a gentle glow...