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Chapter 315: He Zhuliang's Heartless Scheme
Chapter 315: He Zhuliang's Heartless Scheme
Even though Lu Jiaxin was in Huadu, she closely followed the developments in He Zhuliang's case. Bribery, murder, and falsifying accounts—if the evidence was solid, he would undoubtedly face life imprisonment.
That evening, Lu Jiaxin received a phone call from Su Heyuan: "What do you mean, Yun Cheng was in a car accident and is now fighting for his life?"
Su Heyuan affirmed with a hum, "Yes, he was hit by a truck. I suspect it was He Zhuliang's doing."
Previously, when Jiaxin had given up Ms. Gu's property, he thought she was too timid. Only recently, when he learned that He Zhuliang had killed so many people, did he break out in a cold sweat. Fortunately, Lu Jiaxin hadn't fought for the property with him; otherwise, he wouldn't be alive today. Now, hearing about Yun Cheng's accident, he was even more shocked by this man's heartlessness.
Upon hearing this, Lu Jiaxin's heart raced and her breathing quickened. He Zhuliang was still in prison, yet he could still remotely command people outside to harm Yun Cheng.
After a moment, Lu Jiaxin asked, "What about Lawyer Gao? Is she alright?"
Given He Zhuliang's cruelty, it was unlikely that he would only target Yun Cheng and spare Lawyer Gao.
Su Heyuan expressed his uncertainty and said, "With such a major incident involving Yun Cheng, I believe the Serious Crime Unit will assign people to protect Gao Wen. Jiaxin, it's better for you to wait until this case is resolved before coming back."
Lu Jiaxin disagreed. "This has nothing to do with me. I'll definitely be back before school starts. If I don't return, the He family will suspect that I have something to hide!"
She trusted that Xie Kaixiao wouldn't tell Su Heyuan about this, and even Su Ya might not say anything. It wasn't a matter of trust, but the fewer people who knew about such matters, the better.
Su Heyuan agreed. "You're right. I've been intimidated by He Zhuliang myself. My grandfather told me that this kind of thing wasn't unusual back in the day."
Lu Jiaxin didn't immediately understand what he meant.
Su Heyuan enlightened her, explaining that Hong Kong City was extremely chaotic in the 1960s and '70s, with police colluding with gangs, causing great suffering to the citizens. In response to the public's grievances, the Hong Kong government established the ICAC. Their targets weren't just the gangs but also the corrupt elements within the police force and the government, so the initial work was extremely challenging, and many officers were intimidated. Some withdrew, while others persevered for the sake of justice. Unfortunately, some of those who stayed were sacrificed.
Lu Jiaxin had watched several Hong Kong City anti-corruption movies, and the protagonists worked for the ICAC. Of course, in the movies, the protagonists always prevailed in the end. However, the movies were set in the 1990s and beyond, and she hadn't delved into this historical period, so she was unaware of the difficulties the ICAC faced in its early years.
Su Heyuan continued, "My grandfather told me that back then, he made money from stock trading. When he heard rumors that a gang was planning to kidnap him, he fled to Australia. Later, the stock market crashed, ruining many people, and the gangs were severely suppressed by the Hong Kong government. The gang leader who wanted to kidnap him was also killed, so he dared to return."
Lu Jiaxin asked, "Did he go into hiding in Australia alone?"
Su Heyuan scoffed. "Of course, he went alone. How could he expect to take his children and grandchildren with him? The more people, the easier it is to be exposed."
Knowing this, his resentment towards the first wife's family lessened a little. In his grandfather's heart, his life was the most precious, and everyone else came second.
Lu Jiaxin curiously asked, "How much money did he make back then? In the past two years, he has given you nearly 20 million. With a net worth of only 70 or 80 million, he shouldn't be so generous."
Su Heyuan indicated that he wasn't sure. "My grandfather is very tight-lipped about it, and I don't dare to ask."
Su Heyuan explained, "As far as I know, he made around 100 million from stock trading back then. He then withdrew from the stock market and invested that money elsewhere. As for what projects he invested in and how much he's made over the years, only his secretary and lawyer know. The rest of the family is kept in the dark."
Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, "Uncle Su, he's quite generous to you. I'm sure Su Hexu and the others didn't receive as much."
Su Heyuan didn't deny it; the old man was indeed generous to him. "It's also because Su Hexu and the others are so useless. Not only have they achieved nothing in recent years, but they're also on the brink of shutting down the textile factory. My appliance business is profitable, and the clothing factory is doing well too. The old man sees me as his successor, so he's especially generous towards me."
Lu Jiaxin cautioned, "It's a good thing that your grandfather values you, but you must be careful of Su Hexu. His jealousy might drive him to do something irrational."
Su Heyuan assured her that he was cautious and always had bodyguards with him when he went out. "I don't think he would dare. Grandfather said that if the siblings turn against each other, he'll revoke their inheritance rights. If he dares to hire assassins, no one in the main branch will get a single cent."
Lu Jiaxin thought the old man had a clear head. After a moment's thought, she added, "Although your grandfather has made his stance clear, people can sometimes be controlled by their greed."
"I don't know exactly how much money your grandfather has, but it's probably around 200 to 300 million at most. You're already making 30 to 40 million a year, and you'll make even more in the future. There's no need to fight too fiercely with the main branch or the third and fourth branches. Of course, this is just my humble opinion."
Su Heyuan said, "I know you're concerned about my safety. Su Hexu hates me to the core, and if he loses his sanity and hires assassins, it would be a great injustice if they succeeded. When I go back, I'll suggest to Grandfather that he divide the property to avoid any mutual suspicions or even physical confrontations among the siblings."
Knowing the selfish and self-serving nature of Su's grandfather, Lu Jiaxin said, "You can't directly suggest dividing the property. You need to express your concerns and fears subtly and let him know your worries. If he takes the bait and brings it up himself, you must also ensure he sets aside enough money for his retirement."
In the past, Su Heyuan wouldn't have listened to her, but the incident with He Zhuliang seemed to have scared him. This was a good thing, as dividing the old man's property would eliminate any potential hidden dangers.
Su Heyuan seemed to have taken her words to heart and agreed to bring it up subtly. The last time Lu Jiaxin advised him to retreat and advance, it worked wonders with his grandfather, so he had been taking her suggestions into consideration ever since.
Lu Jiaxin smiled and asked about his blind date. "So, how was it? Was the young lady satisfied with you?"
Su Heyuan paused before answering, "She was quite pleased with me, but I turned her down."
Lu Jiaxin was surprised. She knew that Su Heyuan was looking for someone who could help his career, and this young lady's family background met his requirements. Unless there was something wrong with her appearance, he wouldn't have refused. "Was she very ugly?"
That was the only reason she could think of.
Su Heyuan explained, "She's not bad-looking, but she kept talking about how wonderful America is and how Hong Kong City pales in comparison. I found it very unpleasant to listen to. I only finished the meal to give the matchmaker some face."
Compared to the mainland, Hong Kong City was already quite developed, and if she despised it so much, she would have nothing good to say about the mainland.
Lu Jiaxin agreed, "If you're not compatible, there's no point in wasting time."
Suddenly, her stomach hurt terribly. There will only be two chapters today, so don't wait up, dear readers.
(End of Chapter)
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