Xue Qiandai gave Zhao Jiequn another deep look.
Zhao Jiequn's attitude towards his stepmother actually reflects his attitude towards love—open-minded and tolerant, making him a suitable match. If she hadn't met Huo Meiren first, she might have fallen for him under his advances. Jian Yan? Pshaw, no way! She's the one Qin Shu admires.
Xue Qiandai tried to play matchmaker in her mind, but found that she really didn't have any good resources, which was a pity.
"By the way, Young Master Zhao, what's your stepmother's figure like?"
Zhao Jiequn openly sized up Xue Qiandai, "She's about your age, but she's very well-maintained, with an elegant demeanor that radiates from within. What, are you going to give her a fashion item? My father gives her a lot every year..."
Xue Qiandai regained her composure and said, "This is a fully handmade haute couture piece. The future of Qiandai Fashion is China's Chanel."
Most people would probably scoff at this, but he believed everything Xue Qiandai said, unconditionally. "Then could you make me one tomorrow too? I'll have you make all my spring, autumn, and winter clothes."
Since it's haute couture, it has to be tailored to fit his body. Just thinking about Xue Qiandai's delicate white hands taking his measurements made Zhao Jiequn feel like he could wake up laughing in his sleep.
"Oh, the Taobao shop, 'Shengruxia Huazhiyan,' has menswear. You can place your order yourself." High-end custom-made clothing is still a distant dream; for now, getting the Taobao shop up and running is Xue Qiandai's promise to Jian Yan.
Feeling wronged after being given a cold shower, Zhao Jiequn said, "Dai Dai, I want your handmade haute couture, and the price I'm willing to pay is something you absolutely won't refuse."
Xue Qiandai crossed her arms and watched her with amusement, wondering what she was really up to. "Oh, then tell me, what will be your price?"
Zhao Jiequn looked around, his previous jovial demeanor gone. "Dai Dai, what I'm about to say is related to your father."
Upon hearing that her father was involved, Xue Qiandai's expression turned serious. For the past half-month, she had been investigating the matter, but due to limited manpower and resources, besides the detective Li Shen, she had no other capable investigators to delve deeper. Furthermore, she didn't want to alert Huo Meiren. If Zhao Jiequn could provide inside information, it would undoubtedly be helpful to her father's case. "Young Master Zhao, please speak."
Zhao Jiequn lowered his voice and leaned closer. "Dai Dai, after the Youyue Club incident, I investigated the club manager, Feng Zhong. I discovered that he has close ties to your father and Hua Yin. Your father is in prison on three charges, one of which is insider trading."
"Two years ago, a listed company called Pengheng planned to conduct an asset swap with Xuerun Company. Your father participated in the operation and decision-making of this major asset swap. Before the announcement of this information, your father instructed Hua Yin, Feng Zhong, and others to use other people's ID cards to open personal stock accounts, which were then directly controlled by him. From May to the end of June, they purchased more than 8 million shares of Pengheng stock, with a total transaction amount of more than 80 million yuan and a book profit of more than 4 million yuan. If things had ended there, your father would certainly not have been sentenced to such a long prison term."
In August of the same year, Pengheng, a listed company, planned to acquire all of Xuerun's shares for restructuring. Prior to this announcement, your father instructed others to open personal stock accounts using their ID cards and arranged for Hua Yin to assist in managing these accounts. During this period, these accounts cumulatively purchased over 100 million shares of Pengheng stock, with a transaction volume exceeding 2 billion yuan and a book profit of over 500 million yuan. The information I found indicates that Hua Yin and Feng Zhong were the masterminds behind this subsequent operation. They operated in your father's name, and the charges involved included illegal business operations and insider trading. In fact, Pengheng's stock later experienced a surge to its daily limit, which was inextricably linked to their actions. Your father was actually taken the blame.”
Therefore, the information Zhao Jiequn investigated is actually consistent with the illegal business operations of Hua Yin that were previously circulating online.
Currently, Feng Zhong is detained and awaiting trial for hiring someone to kill Yu Xue. Hua Yin, however, remains at large. If a breakthrough can be found regarding Feng Zhong, it might be possible to bring Hua Yin to justice.
Zhao Jiequn took a folder out of his briefcase and carefully handed it to Xue Qiandai.
At this moment, Xue Qiandai's feelings for Zhao Jiequn could no longer be described as gratitude. "Young Master Zhao, I'll accept your haute couture."
Zhao Jiequn grinned, "For you, anything is worth it."
*
After seeing Zhao Jiequn off, Xue Qiandai pondered for a long time before sending a copy of the electronic version of the document to Gu Fan using the same route Li Shen had previously used.
After receiving the encrypted message, Gu Fan immediately contacted Huo Yunchao.
Huo Yunchao pondered the document for a long time. "Senior Brother Gu, send a copy of the evidence we have to this account. This should be an ally. These two pieces of evidence together should be enough to send Hua Yin to prison, and might even get Xue's father's sentence reduced."
The evidence Huo Yunchao possessed concerned Xue Jingnian's illegal business operations. In 2009, the triumphant Xue Jingnian gambled abroad and lost hundreds of millions of yuan.
Because Xue Jingnian owned a certain number of shares in the Hua Group, he directly instructed Hua Yin to repay the gambling debts on his behalf. Hua Yin bypassed the trading venues stipulated by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, transferring hundreds of millions of yuan through a company account in Shenzhen, and privately exchanging and receiving foreign currency in Hong Kong via underground banks to repay the gambling debts. As a result, Xue Jingnian was convicted of illegal business operations.
Xue Jingnian was convicted of illegal business operations, insider trading, and bribery, and sentenced to 12 years in prison. The Xue family went bankrupt.
Looking at the two pieces of evidence in her hand, Xue Qiandai's emotions were in turmoil.
Admittedly, her father wasn't entirely innocent. But Hua Yin was implicated in several serious crimes. It was time to settle scores and seek revenge.
However, there is still one person who needs to be identified: Feng Zhong. If he comes forward to testify, Hua Yin's crimes can be definitively proven.
Feng Zhong was detained and awaiting trial. Xue Qiandai waited for an opportunity to see Feng Zhong.
While investigating, Xue Qiandai and Jian Yan ordered a matching outfit for the Zhao family patriarch and his wife. She also learned that Huo Yunchao's gift was an old mine icy jade snuff bottle.
September 12th arrived in the blink of an eye. At nine o'clock in the morning, Huo Yunchao drove to Xianghu Bay to pick up Xue Qiandai. Xue Qiandai was wearing an ethereal long halter-neck lace mesh embroidered off-shoulder dress, and she got into the car with a pre-packaged couple's outfit for older people.
"You look absolutely gorgeous today." Huo Yunchao's captivating eyes lingered on her for a long time. His little fairy was so beautiful that he always wanted to keep her hidden away.
Xue Qiandai smiled gently, "That's right, Mrs. Huo is naturally beautiful and outshines all others."
If he weren't driving, Huo Yunchao would love to kiss her right now, his Mrs. Huo. "We'll just show up today, make an appearance, and then head back to Kunyu Bay."
The lady is so beautiful, I'd like to enjoy some time alone with my husband.
The birthday banquet was held at the Zhao family villa. The weather was clear and the air was crisp, and celebrities from the capital city had gathered there. Zhao Jiequn, on behalf of his father, welcomed the guests from all over the country.
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