Chapter 292 Distant Relatives of the Huo Family?
Just when the scene was in complete chaos.
Several men dressed in Zhongshan suits, exuding a composed demeanor, walked in from outside and subtly separated the reporter from Mrs. Huang.
The man at the head nodded slightly to Su Yue, then turned to all the reporters. His voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable authority.
"Thank you all for your concern for our military family laboratory. However, this matter involves commercial fraud and the risk of leaking secrets. It is an internal matter of a key national protected project and should not be publicized excessively. Please cooperate. Today's interview ends here."
He paused, then looked at Mrs. Huang, who was already slumped on the ground.
"Madam, you are suspected of malicious defamation and disturbing public order. Please come with us to the police station to assist in the investigation."
Qin Zheng's people.
It came at just the right time.
He proved his promise of "I'll handle your territory" in this most direct way, and also demonstrated his value as the "eyes".
Although the reporters were unwilling, they dared not act rashly in the face of the imposing aura emanating from the other party, and were half-invited and half-escorted away from the scene.
The farce has come to an end.
At the police station, without much intimidation, Mrs. Huang confessed everything, from how Huang Defa had gradually instigated her to how he promised to buy her a gold necklace after the deed was done.
That afternoon, Huang Defa was formally placed under investigation by the public security authorities for multiple crimes, including suspected contract fraud and malicious defamation.
What awaits him is not only company bankruptcy, but also imprisonment.
The storm was quelled in a thunderous manner.
That evening, after settling Gu Nanxing in, Su Yue returned to the guesthouse and called Gu Beichen on Hainan Island to let him know she was safe.
As soon as the call connected, a man's loud, dissatisfied grumbling came from the other end.
"You still know to call back?"
Su Yue was amused by his childish tone, and leaned against the headboard, her voice unconsciously softening.
"The matter is resolved; we'll deal with the raw materials tomorrow."
“I don’t care.” The man on the other end of the phone started acting like a rogue. “It’s only been a day since you left, but it feels like a year. The kids miss you too.”
Su Yue could imagine that when he said this, he must have been frowning with his handsome brows, looking all wronged.
Her heart instantly melted.
"Okay, I'll go back as soon as possible."
"Not enough." Gu Beichen persisted, remaining silent for a moment on the other end of the phone before speaking in an awkward, almost commanding tone, "Say you miss me."
Su Yue chuckled softly and spoke into the microphone in a very light yet incredibly clear voice, "Gu Beichen, I miss you."
The man then hung up the phone, satisfied.
Although the immediate crisis has been averted, the most critical issue of raw material supply remains a sword hanging over the laboratory.
Just when Su Yue was at her wit's end, there was a knock on the door of the guesthouse the next morning.
Standing outside the door was a young man in his mid-twenties, dressed in a well-fitting suit and wearing gold-rimmed glasses. He looked refined and had an air of scholarly elegance.
"Excuse me, are you Comrade Su Yue?" the young man asked with a smile, introducing himself, "My name is Huo Wenxuan, and I'm a distant relative of the Huo family. I apologize for visiting, but I heard that your laboratory has encountered some problems with raw materials."
A distant relative of the Huo family?
Su Yue led Huo Wenxuan into the house, subtly observing him.
This young man, who called himself Huo Wenxuan, had a completely different temperament from Huo Qidong, who was a good-for-nothing.
He spoke and acted with gentleness and refinement, displaying the humility of an old-fashioned scholar, but beneath his gold-rimmed glasses lay a lingering melancholy and an undisguised ambition.
After Huo Wenxuan sat down, he pushed an exquisite sandalwood box in front of Su Yue.
The box was opened, revealing a beautifully carved jade pendant and a yellowed letter.
"This is the only keepsake my grandfather took from his master's house when he left home." Huo Wenxuan's voice was calm, yet it carried a strong power. "Comrade Su Yue, you are a smart person, so I won't beat around the bush."
He pushed up his glasses and looked directly at Su Yue.
"The goods that middlemen like Huang Defa get are all second-rate. I know a channel that can get top-quality raw materials directly from Southeast Asia. Not only are they several grades better than those from Huang Defa, but they are also at least 20% cheaper."
Su Yue looked at him but did not answer immediately.
There is no such thing as a free lunch.
As expected, Huo Wenxuan stated his conditions.
"I have only one condition. I want to see Old Master Huo."
“My family branch has been excluded from the main branch of the Huo family for some historical reasons. I want to help you solve this raw material crisis as a ‘pledge of allegiance’ in order to get a chance to meet Old Master Huo and clear the name of our branch.”
The Huo family's affairs are more complicated than one might imagine.
Su Yue understood.
This Huo Wenxuan may seem gentle, but he is actually a lurking wolf with grand ambitions.
What he wanted wasn't money, but a title, a ticket to rejoin the family.
And I am the stepping stone he chose.
Risks and opportunities coexist.
Once embroiled in the Huo family's internal strife, one could easily find themselves in trouble.
But if the gamble pays off, the laboratory will gain a stable, high-quality, and absolutely loyal raw material supplier.
The temptation is too great.
"I need to verify your identity." Su Yue neither agreed nor refused directly.
"Of course." Huo Wenxuan nodded frankly, left the token, and got up to take his leave. "I'll wait for your news."
After seeing Huo Wenxuan off, Su Yue immediately contacted her second uncle, Huo Shouxin, who was far away in Hong Kong, through the guesthouse's encrypted line.
On the other end of the phone, Huo Shouxin fell into a long silence after listening to Su Yue's account.
After a long while, he sighed and revealed a long-buried family secret.
Huo Wenxuan's identity is real.
His grandfather was indeed one of the most talented members of the Huo family back then, but unfortunately he made a mistake in the struggle for the inheritance of the family property and ultimately failed.
He was of a fierce temperament. In a fit of anger, he took his family and fled to Southeast Asia, making a solemn vow that his descendants would never associate with the main family again and would establish their own households.
“Wenyu is the most outstanding child of his generation, and also the most ambitious.” Huo Shouxin’s tone was somewhat complicated. “He is unwilling to be buried by the grudges of his ancestors and has always wanted to find an opportunity to break the ancestral rules and return to the family. I never expected that he would come here to you.”
Su Yue finally understood.
She hung up the phone, looked at the jade pendant on the table, and made a decision.
She wanted to give Huo Wenxuan a chance, and also give herself a chance.
What she wanted was never just a simple supplier, but a sharp business weapon that she could firmly control.
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