Chapter 303 The couple set up a trap together
"The men I sent to deal with Zhou Wenyuan failed. Liang Yizhi appeared and took him to the Jingbei Detention Center. So I immediately used your name to arrange for my own people there to get rid of Zhou Wenyuan."
Pang Shijun grabbed a pen holder and threw it at his secretary, yelling, "You're resorting to violence in a detention center? Is your brain filled with shit?"
"But Zhou Wenyuan is a major threat to you; keeping him around would be even more dangerous."
Pang Shijun fell silent.
Just then, the butler rushed in.
"Sir, there is a man outside who claims to be the head of the investigation team. He has brought a group of people to see you."
The secretary asked, "Which team leader doesn't he know our Mr. Pang?"
As is customary, even if there is something that needs to be investigated, the other party should call first to let them know, and then it's just a formality for Pang Shijun.
This is the first time they've come to our door directly.
Sensing something was wrong, Pang Shijun jumped up from his chair.
"You guys hold him off, I'm going to find my uncle."
Before long, he arrived at the top floor of the Cardinals' Arts Club.
Pang Daiyao had already gone to sleep, but the incident happened so suddenly that he hadn't been disturbed like this in many years.
Before Pang Shijun could explain his purpose, Pang Daiyao slapped him across the face.
"What did I tell you before? That woman just said a few words and you fell for her trap. Liang Yizhi put her in the detention center because he was betting you'd take action. Now look what happened, you've stuck your neck out and let her stab you. Are you happy now?"
“Uncle, Zhou Wenyuan certainly didn’t expect to die. He wouldn’t disregard the entire Zhou family, so he definitely didn’t reveal anything to Ji Ying. Besides, even if there were cameras in the interrogation room, they wouldn’t constitute direct evidence.”
Pang Daiyao really wanted to crack open his head and see what was inside.
"Even if it's just corroborating evidence, it's enough to get you into serious trouble! You've walked step by step into a trap set by that couple, and you're still stubbornly clinging to it. The head of this investigation team was also placed by Liang Yizhi; he's someone who won't listen to either soft or hard tactics. He's just waiting for you to fall into the trap. Zhou Wenyuan is dead, but why did it take you half an hour to find out? They must already have something that's detrimental to you!"
Pang Shijun then realized with a start that all of this was a carefully orchestrated scheme by the couple.
"Uncle, please save me. I have done a lot for the Pang family over the years."
"Shut up!" Pang Daiyao, unusually lacking his usual composure, spoke with suppressed anger in his voice. "I'll handle this personally; you don't need to worry about it."
Pang Shijun had just shown his delight when Pang Daiyao suddenly changed the subject.
"But now that things have blown up so much, the higher-ups can't possibly ignore it. You should go out and lay low for a while, just say you're on leave for medical treatment. As for the company, don't worry about it. Have your uncle come back and temporarily take over for you."
Pang Shijun was shocked. "Are you going to send that illegitimate child with only half a head back to the Pang family?"
Pang Daiyao said coldly, "Have him work for you for free and clean up your messes. Do you understand?"
Pang Shijun lowered his head dejectedly and sighed deeply.
Is he out of the game just like that?
I'm so unwilling to accept this.
At this moment, Pang Daiyao's secretary came out of the elevator and hurried over to the desk.
"Old Pang, Shen Jingxiu has returned to the Shen family from the sanatorium."
Pang Daiyao's eyes darkened: "When did this happen?"
“It’s been two or three days now. Although she uses a wheelchair to get around, it seems she won’t be going back to the nursing home.”
Pang Daiyao turned to Pang Shijun, his gaze sharp, "You lost fair and square."
The next second, he instructed his secretary, "Tomorrow morning at ten o'clock, arrange for me to have tea with Shen Tianfu."
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The paperweight that Jiang Ran retrieved was actually a hidden USB drive.
To protect the Zhou family, Zhou Wenyuan did not keep records of past power-money transactions between the Zhou and Pang families, but instead kept another document with authentication results regarding Shen Aizhu's handwriting.
This assessment result is completely different from the conclusion he submitted to the authorities for adoption.
It was this confidential forensic report that triggered higher authorities to question the handwriting analysis of the original suicide note.
After a final review by the expert panel, it was confirmed that the so-called "Shen Aizhu's suicide note" was a forgery.
This turning point completely changed the course of the case.
The previous accusation that Ji Ying "forced Shen Aizhu to commit suicide" has lost its basis. Shen Aizhu's death in prison is now shrouded in mystery, making a reopening of the investigation inevitable.
In addition, with Zhou Wenyuan's death in the detention center, two murders occurred in succession. Pang Daiyao had to use a great deal of influence to manage things and keep the direct impact of this incident to a minimum.
However, the very initiation of the investigation was a public challenge to his authority.
More importantly, although he managed to protect Pang Shijun from direct involvement, he had to leave others idle, which was tantamount to cutting off one of his arms and causing cracks in his power structure.
It was confirmed that both glasses of water brought into the interrogation room last night had been poisoned. Because Ji Ying's lips had touched the rim of the glass, Liang Yizhi was worried and insisted on taking her to the hospital for a full examination the next day.
He only felt relieved after confirming that there was no toxic reaction in her blood.
Shen Jingxiu was still worried, but now that he had returned to the Shen family openly, it was inconvenient for him to meet with Ji Ying in private.
So he booked a private room at Shushixuan and personally called Liang Yizhi under the guise of a reunion dinner.
Liang Yizhi was incredibly intelligent and naturally understood the deeper meaning behind the meal. He immediately said he would bring Ji Ying along.
Before Shen Jingxiu could even speak after hanging up the phone, Madam Shen, who was sitting to the side, frowned.
"Ruofu doesn't like Ji Ying at all. Now that she's here, Ruofu can't eat. How can we have this reunion dinner?"
As if reminded by her, Shen Jingxiu suddenly realized.
"Ruo Fu isn't hungry, so let her watch us eat."
Madam Shen frowned. "Husband, are you confused again?"
Shen Jingxiu held her hand, his gaze so tender it could melt your heart, yet his tone was firm.
“Madam, Yizhi practically grew up with us; we are family. Ruofu has to bring Zhaoheng along, so how can Yizhi not bring his wife? If we only agree to let him come alone, wouldn’t that be deliberately trying to sow discord between the couple? This is not something we can do.”
Madam Shen could not refute his words and could only sigh softly.
At this moment, Old Master Shen came in from outside, leaning on his cane. His voice was booming as soon as he entered the room.
"I've changed my mind. I'm not going back to my second brother's place."
Upon hearing this, Shen Jingxiu didn't even bother to raise an eyebrow, only a hint of contempt flashing across his eyes.
"Wouldn't it be nice to go live with your second son and be the retired emperor? Why aren't you leaving now?"
Old Master Shen's eyes darted around. "That Ji Ying is no pushover. She'll definitely try to get Liang Yizhi to plot against our Shen family. I have to stay here and keep an eye on this house for you!"
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