Chapter 170 Cooperating with the Investigation
He Sang used to have a curvaceous, small S-shaped figure, but now it's approaching the size of a large S. Her breasts are perky and starting to gain weight, becoming increasingly tall and full. Liang Jishen knows that she loves beauty; every girl looks glamorous when she goes out. He had this black dress custom-made last month, and he could wear it to shopping or work. The square neckline and waistband are dignified and conservative, but also highlight her exquisite and full curves.
Halfway through the meal, a lady at the next table stood up to toast He Sang. She was the aunt of Mr. Chen from another province. Mr. Chen had molested He Sang and smashed the theater, causing quite a stir in the local area. Now that she had found a good marriage, in order to avoid being held accountable later, all those who had offended or harassed her in the past came to seek peace.
"Mrs. Liang San, my nephew is blind and reckless. Please be magnanimous."
He Sang smiled and asked, "Do I have any grudge against the Chen family?"
The wife was startled, then looked relieved. "I was worried you might be upset, but I didn't expect you to be so magnanimous. No wonder Vice President Liang cherishes you so much."
The lady punished herself by drinking three glasses of wine. After she left, He Sangsuo took a look around. There were four or five hundred guests in the huge banquet hall, including the chairman's family and children. They toasted each other and chatted and laughed. It was clearly a funeral banquet, but it looked more like a negotiation and social occasion. There was no sad atmosphere at all, only future interests and alliances.
He Sang couldn't drink much, and the ladies who came to toast her were all prominent people. Their families were powerful, and their husbands' families were also powerful. They all called her Madam Liang San and were very accommodating to her. It would be tactless for her not to drink.
She clinked glasses one by one, taking sips. The toasting person looked at her with a sharp eye, "This wine has no alcohol. Are you planning to spend the whole afternoon socializing with just one glass of wine?"
He Sang had no other choice but to drink it.
She choked on the wine and spat it all out on the ground before she could swallow it. Liang Jishen heard her cough, smiled, stood up, took her glass, and filled it with strong liquor. "My wife gets drunk easily, so I'll do it for you."
The other party refused to agree. "Mrs. Liang San is a drama actress. She has to drink at investor banquets and wrap-up celebrations. I don't believe she gets drunk just by drinking. Unless Vice President Liang is too worried about his wife and doesn't want her to drink?"
The guests around were concerned that it was a funeral banquet and only smiled slightly, but this made He Sang blush and her eyes burn. She didn't want to show her loss of composure, so she rested her chin on Liang Jishen's shoulder and turned her back to the guests.
The man stroked her head and said, "Madam, you are shy, please be gentle with your words."
The guests couldn't hold back any longer and started to joke, "Even a hero can't resist the temptation of beauty. Vice President Liang is in trouble?"
Liang Jishen smiled and admitted frankly, "I failed."
The chairman's wife walked around the guests and approached Liang Jishen. "On his deathbed, Old Feng nominated you to succeed him as general manager. He reported this to the provincial government, and they agreed. Zhonghai Group is in a complex situation, and I'm aware of Vice Chairman Meng's scandal. Old Feng blames himself because he was the one who promoted Vice Chairman Meng. He has a clear assessment of your abilities and character, and the top position belongs to you."
Liang Jishen nodded humbly, "I will definitely follow the chairman's wishes. After I take care of his first seven days of mourning, I will take over."
"With Vice President Liang at the helm of the group, China Overseas will reach new heights."
The chairman's wife winked, and the eldest son beside her took the initiative to pour wine for Liang Jishen. He understood and drank the glass of wine.
"I work for the provincial government. I can't help you with your desire to get a government position. However, your father has made great contributions, and I will approve the transfer of his share of the bonus to you."
The eldest son was overjoyed, "Vice President Liang, thank you for your care."
As soon as the chairman and his family left the banquet hall, Cheng Xun hurried into the room and reported in a low voice, "Zhao Kai sent someone."
Liang Jishen frowned, "Does he have a personal relationship with Mr. Feng?"
"It's for Miss He."
"Come for her?"
"Please ask Miss He to go to the Municipal Bureau to investigate."
Zhao Kai's subordinates did use the word "please", which was considered to be a respectful gesture to Liang Jishen.
"no."
Zhao Kai came forward to investigate and was serious about it. He Sang never returned.
"The police car is already parked outside the restaurant—" Cheng Xun was also anxious, "Ms. He can't hide away."
Before he finished speaking, a group of people rushed towards the table.
"Vice President Liang, sorry to interrupt your meal."
Liang Jishen looked at them with a bad expression.
The team leader understood Liang Jishen's temper, and even if Lao Zhang personally took action, he still would not buy it.
The reason why Zhao Kai delayed until today was to wait for the opportunity.
Originally, Yao Wenjie's birthday was in April of the lunar calendar. Liang Chihui would hold a grand banquet every year, once on the lunar calendar and once again in May of the solar calendar. Liang Jishen would attend the lunar birthday banquet. He was a particular person and basically gave Aunt Yao enough face.
Zhao Kai meant that the arrest of He Sang must be done in a grand occasion, and Liang Jishen would be able to control it to some extent.
It’s not that he didn’t lose his temper, it was just that the situation got out of hand and He Sang was embarrassed.
The girl was timid and easily frightened, so he protected her in every way.
Zhao Kai analyzed that the timing was more appropriate than Yao Wenji's birthday party as the chairman's funeral was approaching. Liang Ji had received a military education, and once involved in official duties, he was quite self-disciplined and responsible.
"We've changed into plain clothes to save your reputation. We're not making any noise, and we're planning to quietly take Miss He away. It won't cause you much trouble, either. What do you think?"
Liang Jishen was sinister and angry, "Who told you to bring it?"
The team leader showed the documents signed by Zhao Kai. "Boss Zhao was helpless. Mrs. Hu gathered her relatives and held up banners to stop the car, demanding justice. She was throwing a tantrum and crying. A crowd of people gathered to watch. The police station was packed."
His face was blue, like spilled ink, so blue and cold, and there was oppression within ten meters.
"detention?"
The team leader was quite polite and said, "Cooperate with the investigation."
"Will you release them within 24 hours?"
"I can't guarantee that." The team leader looked at He Sang. "Miss He isn't suspected of intentional harm and will be released. If there is suspicion, Boss Zhao will have to handle the matter impartially."
He Sang gripped the tablecloth tightly, leaving scratches on it. Liang Jishen glanced at her and knew the result would not be good.
Zhao Kai's level of investigation and interrogation was once on par with him, and he was nicknamed "Municipal Prosecutor Liang, Municipal Bureau Zhao". He was good at breaking through psychological defenses. Hu Dafa currently had a lot of perjury and false witnesses. This case was too difficult. There was no evidence favorable to He Sang on the surface. The only way was to prove that Mrs. Hu had forged the evidence.
It takes some effort.
Liang Jishen shook He Sang's hand coldly.
"You go with them."
She stiffened and held him in her grip.
"Tell the truth about the process. I'm here with you."
He Sang felt the warmth of his palm, which made her feel at ease and secure, and her heart was no longer so tight.
Liang Jishen stared at the team leader and said, "Tell Zhao Kai that if He Sang suffers any injustice, I will never forgive him."
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