Chapter 342: He Hangguang's Untimely Death
Chapter 342: He Hangguang's Untimely Death
As Nie Zhan was leaving work, a paparazzo suddenly appeared, microphone in hand. This was pre-arranged, so the bodyguards did not intervene.
The next day, Nie Zhan graced the cover of the gossip magazine. He not only stated that Lu Jiaxin had bought the mansion herself, but also revealed that she had been the one swiping her own card ever since they started dating. Due to her strong sense of independence, it frustrated his attempts to give her gifts. He also praised Lu Jiaxin's strong focus on her studies and her career, extolling her independence as a hallmark of the new era's women.
Mrs. He was furious when she saw Nie Zhan's statement in the report, "How can she be independent? She's clearly spending our He family's money."
Seeing that she was harping on this issue again, He Mingzhu asked impatiently, "Mommy, after Granddad passed away, Auntie's income and expenses were all accounted for. In your opinion, how much could she have saved before Granddad's death?"
"Definitely not a small amount," Mrs. He replied.
He Mingzhu continued, "Then how much do you think it is? A million, ten million, or even a hundred million? When Granddad passed away, our family's company was only worth a little over four hundred million. Do you think Auntie had a hundred million?"
"With Fourth Aunt's spending habits, she would be doing well to save a million before Granddad's death. Even if she found reliable people to help her invest, she might have two or three thousand million at most by now. And that money isn't meant for Lu Jiaxin, but rather a security blanket for Auntie herself."
"Mommy, we took Fourth Aunt's private property of over a hundred million, and Daddy used that money to repay his debts. But you took the money and didn't take care of her. As for Lu Jiaxin, after taking Fourth Aunt away, she has been well cared for, and I heard that her allowance has even increased. Mommy, we are not qualified to scold her."
Initially, Fourth Aunt had brought Lu Jiaxin and Gu Haifan to Hong Kong because she didn't trust them. As it turned out, her worries were justified. The family only wanted her property, and no one bothered to take care of her. Lu Jiaxin, on the other hand, kept her promise, and it was only right that she received the money.
Mrs. He was furious, "He Mingzhu, whose side are you on?"
He Mingzhu said, "Mommy, Lu Jiaxin is very capable, and now she has found such an outstanding boyfriend like Nie Zhan. Her future is limitless, and we shouldn't continue to oppose her. Otherwise, if we anger her, the consequences will be more than we can bear."
"What capabilities could she possibly have..." Mrs. He scoffed.
He Mingzhu countered, "It only took her two years to amass a net worth of over a hundred million from scratch. Such capability is rare not just in Hong Kong but in the entire world."
After making her point, she posed a soul-searching question, "Mommy, is it so difficult to admit that Lu Jiaxin is more outstanding than your five children? There are just some people in this world who are favored by heaven."
Such a genius had landed in their laps, and they had failed to seize the opportunity. That was what they should truly regret. Now, they needed to make amends, not continue to offend her. Sometimes, she couldn't understand why, after taking such a large sum of money from Fourth Aunt, they couldn't even be bothered to hire a few reputable caregivers to look after her. Instead, they let Lu Jiaxin turn against them completely and made themselves a laughingstock to the outside world.
Mrs. He's face turned bright red, "He Mingzhu, now that you've grown wings, you dare to collude with outsiders to squeeze your own mother?"
He Mingzhu didn't want to argue, "Mommy, instead of spending time scolding Lu Jiaxin and me, why don't you think about buying something nice for Daddy and Big Brother?"
Not long after He Mingzhu left, the house phone rang. Mrs. He answered the call and immediately fainted. The servants were terrified and quickly dialed the emergency number before calling He Mingzhu.
Hearing the servant's words, He Mingzhu's hand holding the phone began to tremble, and it was only after a long while that she said, "I'll be back soon."
After her afternoon nap, Lu Jiaxin received a call from Nie Zhan, "What do you mean, He Hangguang is dead? Suicide? How is that possible? He's a rich young master who, even after a few years in jail, would still be living a life of luxury. How could he possibly be so desperate as to commit suicide?"
Take, for example, the heir to the Hilton family. Going to prison for him would be like playing a game of house. Except for the loss of freedom while in jail, nothing else would be affected. However, if an ordinary person made a mistake and went to prison, they would face discrimination and struggle to find a job after their release, making their life increasingly difficult.
Nie Zhan explained that this information was only being circulated within a small circle, "The case is still under investigation, and the police should be able to determine soon whether it was suicide or murder."
As he predicted, the police quickly uncovered the truth—He Hangguang had been murdered. The perpetrator had no grudge against He Hangguang, but because He Zhuliang had indirectly caused the death of his older brother, he was taking revenge for his brother.
Lu Jiaxin felt that this was karma, as the sins of the father were now being repaid by the son, "Both He Hangguang and He Hangxuan are dead, leaving only He Hangzheng. Do you think he can escape his fate?"
After all, He Zhuliang had harmed too many people. He Hangxuan and He Hangguang had lost their lives because of him, and now only He Hangzheng remained. Lu Jiaxin believed that his enemies would not let him off the hook.
Nie Zhan said, "Not long after He Hangguang was imprisoned, He Hangzheng left the country, supposedly for an academic exchange in America. I just received news that his wife and two children also left the country earlier this month. It seems he has no plans to return."
Perhaps his initial departure was to lie low, but now that He Hangguang had been killed in prison, He Hangzheng would not dare to come back, lest he suffer the same fate.
Lu Jiaxin asked, "Doesn't that mean He Mingzhu is also in danger?"
Nie Zhan shook his head, "It's unclear, but He Zhuliang's illegitimate children outside are definitely at risk."
Two days later, Nie Zhan informed Lu Jiaxin that the place where He Zhuliang's mistress and their children were living had caught fire. Since it happened at night and the fire was too strong, by the time the firefighters arrived, it was too late—the mother and her three children had all perished in the blaze.
Lu Jiaxin felt that this was too tragic, but she was also puzzled, "He Hangguang was killed in prison, so didn't the woman know to take her children and leave the country? Those people wouldn't go to the trouble of chasing after a child abroad, would they?"
Even if she didn't dare go abroad, she could have fled to the mainland! The security might be worse there compared to Hong Kong, but it was still better than facing potential murderers in Hong Kong.
Nie Zhan didn't know the answer, "With three sons falling victim one after another, I wonder if this will finally make He Zhuliang speak up."
Lu Jiaxin recalled what Gu Xiuxiu had said about He Zhuliang having accomplices and protectors, "If that's the case, I think He Zhuliang might not live much longer. Those people will probably kill him to silence him."
"The police will protect him," Nie Zhan assured her.
Lu Jiaxin didn't have much faith in Hong Kong's police force, but she didn't want to be a buzzkill, "I hope so! If they can take down the people backing him, it will rid us of a scourge."
However, there were too many such scourges in Hong Kong, and they couldn't possibly eliminate them all.
(End of Chapter)
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