“Dad, do you remember the murder case in Liu City from a while back?” Li Zhihu said, looking puzzled: “Last night when we were having dinner, he asked me to investigate the current progress of this case, and to inform him immediately if any new clues emerge.
The Liu City murder case?!” Li Kaitai suddenly stood up, speaking in a deep voice: “Why is he looking for you about this instead of going to the police?!”
“I found it strange too, but after thinking about it last night, I think I understand a bit,” Li Zhihu said. “From his demeanor, it seems that among those who died, there might be… a murderer he wants to investigate and find to take revenge. This is an unsolved case that hasn’t found any useful clues, causing the investigation to drag on. If he goes to the police now, he’d only be asking for trouble. So he came to me to probe around discreetly, and he even said…”
“What?”
“He said that if I could tell him everything I investigate, he would be extremely grateful to the Li family,” Li Zhihu hesitated. “I think what he means is…”
“I understand,” Li Kaitai nodded, clearly comprehending the hidden meaning behind Rong Binghui’s words. “Pay close attention to this matter. If I get any new information, pass it on to him.
The mayoral race is imminent, and gaining the support of a wealthy businessman worth over 6 billion would be a strategic advantage, with obvious benefits!
It’s just the latest clue in a murder case, and with Li Kaitai’s position, he could easily find out the latest developments with just a word.
This is the difference between the wealthy and officials – an official’s power far exceeds the money in a rich man’s hands. One has money, the other has power. This is the point of collusion between officials and businessmen.
After Li Kaitai and Li Zhihu ended their call in the office directly across from Nie Meying’s office…”
Look, I’ve bought everything. Hao Yunyang raised the plastic bag and shook it, then turned his gaze to Wang Shiyu, saying, “Shiyu, aren’t you buying anything?”
“When I was back then—”
