News of the Chu family's predicament spread throughout Haicheng, and the glory of this century-old wealthy family faded away.
Jingmin made numerous efforts and mobilized all available resources, but because Boyifang had also experienced turmoil before,
This kind of influence is ultimately a drop in the ocean.
On the day Chu Yao's indictment was issued,
The stock market in Haicheng reacted sharply, with the share prices of several related companies plummeting.
The collateral branches of the family withdrew one after another.
The once prosperous Chu family is now falling apart.
They have completely fallen off the list of Haicheng's richest people.
Chu Wuyang sat quietly by Old Master Chu's bedside, holding his hand, her voice soft yet firm.
"Grandpa, don't worry, the Chu family will definitely get better again."
Old Master Chu's aged face was weathered yet serene.
He shook his head and sighed.
"Yangyang, I'm not worried about the Chu family."
"I've seen all the ups and downs in my life. Wealth and glory are just fleeting clouds, so I won't pursue them anymore."
He paused, his gaze drifting into the distance, as if lost in some memory, and murmured...
"My only concern is that everyone is safe... If he were here, things might not have turned out this way."
Chu Wuyang's heart skipped a beat.
She knew he was referring to her father who had died young.
If his father were still alive, he might have seen through Zhou Heng's problems and prevented the marriage between the two families, and he would also have prevented Chu Yao from making such a low-level mistake.
However, life is unpredictable, and everything is irreversible.
Old Master Chu sighed for a moment,
Composing himself, he slowly turned his gaze to Jing Min, who was standing to the side.
He gazed at this person who had once had no connection to the Chu family.
Yet, a hint of emotion flickered in the eyes of the young man who had toiled tirelessly for his family.
"Ah Min, I know you've done a lot, that's really enough."
"It's fate that the Chu family has come to this point..."
Jing Min frowned, but his tone remained firm.
"Grandpa, don't be discouraged. There's still no conclusion about Chuyao's matter."
"As long as we can find Zhou Heng, we still have a way to turn the situation around."
Upon hearing the name "Zhou Heng," Old Master Chu's eyes flickered slightly.
He stared at Jing Min and asked in a deep voice,
"Zhou Heng? Amin, you mean...?"
Jing Min nodded and explained in a steady voice,
"This morning, Chu Yao was formally charged with 'bribery' and 'obstruction of justice'."
“When Zhou Heng was reported for suspected ‘illegal experiments’ and was awaiting trial, Chu Yao bribed officials in order to help him get off the hook, but the matter was exposed and thoroughly investigated.”
"All the evidence now points to Chu Yao; the bribery cannot be denied,"
“According to Haicheng’s laws, he could face several years in prison.”
Chu Wuyang bit her lower lip, her heart sinking.
"But all of this is clearly because of Zhou Heng! He is the real culprit!"
Jing Min nodded slightly.
“That’s right. Zhou Heng was the one who started this whole mess, but he’s vanished without a trace. Without his testimony, no one can prove that Chu Yao was misled by him and made the wrong decision.”
Old Master Chu's eyes sharpened.
"You mean... as long as we find Zhou Heng and get him to testify?"
"That's right."
Jing Min's gaze was cold and deep.
"If we could get Zhou Heng to confess that he instigated Ruan Xi to bewitch and deceive Chu Yao into bribing him,"
"Then Chu Yao's crime could be downgraded from 'mastermind' to 'accomplice,' and he could even try to get a reduced sentence based on 'coercion.'"
"If handled properly, not only can the sentence be greatly shortened, but it may even be possible to be released without charge."
Grandpa Chu's hands clenched into fists, his lips trembling slightly.
"Then...then we have to find Zhou Heng! No matter the cost, I only ask that A Yao come back safely; nothing else matters."
Jing Min nodded and said in a deep voice,
"Grandpa, don't worry, I will definitely find Zhou Heng."
Chu Wuyang's heart tightened, and she turned to look at Jing Min.
"Do you... have any leads?"
A chill flashed across Jing Min's eyes.
"The scandal that Zhou Heng was reported for was because he provided unethical experimental services to the 'Royal Shadow'."
"But even during the period when he was under investigation, the cruise ship was hardly affected and continued to sail normally."
Jing Min explained in a deep voice.
“I went through all the entry and exit records, but I couldn’t find any trace of him.”
"Based on these clues, it can be basically concluded that he was very likely hidden on that cruise ship."
"Royal Shadow?"
Grandpa Chu frowned, his expression grave.
"Royal cruise ships enjoy diplomatic immunity, and uninvited personnel cannot board them at will."
"That is precisely why it is such a good place for Tibetans."
Jing Min gave a cold laugh, his eyes dark and unfathomable.
"Furthermore, I found that the cruise ship is currently docked at a port in an emirate."
"I plan to go there myself,"
Chu Wuyang said without hesitation,
"I'll go with you!"
Jing Min looked at her, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, and blurted out his refusal.
You can't go.
Chu Wuyang was stunned.
Since they returned to Haicheng, he wished he could keep her by his side 24/7, never leaving her side.
Now that she's offered to go with him, he's actually refusing?
On the way back,
She turned her head to look at the man beside her who was focused on driving.
Jing Min's expression was calm and indifferent.
But she understood him; the more his emotions surged,
The calmer his expression became.
"Are you still bothered by Zhou Heng's attempts to sow discord?"
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