Just when we were about to look for this person, he disappeared. How can there not be something wrong here?
Even the Du family themselves probably wouldn't believe there were no problems.
Now things are really messed up; they have no choice but to investigate, otherwise the entire Du family won't be able to sleep at night.
Of course, once it's investigated, some people will be even less able to sleep.
Now, because of the radiation issue, the entire Bagua Hutong has been quarantined, and no one can escape. The Du family immediately began to check the surveillance footage to see where the chef could possibly escape to.
After searching for a long time, the chef last disappeared two days ago, but the exact location could not be pinpointed.
Fang Zhonghe ordered his men to bring in two capable officers and two one-and-a-half-year-old police dogs from outside.
Soon, two police dogs began searching around the Du family's house.
Woof woof!
"Reporting to the General, a problem has been suspected with the biogas digester in the backyard!"
Everyone rushed toward the biogas digester.
Because the Du family has its own electricity and heating, their biogas digester is quite large.
After some effort, a body was recovered.
Because of the corrosive nature of biogas, the body was completely disfigured.
After the forensic examination, technical comparison confirmed the identity of the deceased as the missing chef.
"The deceased died within 24 hours, caused by a blunt force trauma to the skull, resulting in fatal injury! The body was then dumped into the biogas digester!" The forensic doctor informed everyone of the examination results.
Within 24 hours?
Du Tao frowned. "Butler Xu was apprehended two days ago. So, someone else killed the head chef to silence him!"
The Du family couldn't help but shudder; the matter was becoming increasingly perplexing.
Who on earth is so ruthless and lurking so deep!
However, the trail went cold for now. A shadow fell over the entire Du family.
If the murderer is not found, it will be like a dagger hanging over one's head, making it difficult to relax.
Lin Yu glanced at the biogas digester and narrowed his eyes slightly.
At this moment, Du Wensheng spoke up, shook his head, and sighed, "Now that Huai Ren has been cleared of suspicion, let's release him quickly!"
The head steward had served Du Wensheng for thirty years, always at his beck and call, and Du Wensheng was most worried about his condition.
Soon, Xu Huai-ren was brought before Du Wen-sheng.
A tall, thin man around fifty years old was dressed in tattered clothes, his body covered in bruises.
"You hit this?" Du Wensheng glared at Du Xiaoman, trembling with anger.
Du Xiaoman felt a little guilty and pursed her lips. "Grandpa, I was just worried about you!"
"you!"
"Master, these are just minor injuries, nothing serious. Please don't blame the Second Miss!" Xu Huai-ren said with a pale face and a smile.
Du Wensheng grasped his hand. "Huai Ren, you've been with me the longest, longer than my two sons. I've always treated you like my third son. This time, I've wronged you!"
Xu Huai-ren looked terrified. "Master, you mustn't say that! I'm just a servant; this is what I should do!"
Du Wensheng nodded. "My Du family is going through a lot of trouble right now, and we need your help with many things!"
"Let's put the poisoning aside for now!"
"Huai Ren, I'm hosting a banquet for Governor Lin tonight. Also, there are a few other things to announce. You and Xiao Yue should prepare together!" Du Wensheng said, seemingly having made up his mind.
The Du family was all shocked.
"Dad, what are you planning to do?" At this moment, Liu Yunli, the second daughter-in-law, suddenly stood up and asked with a slight tremor in her eyes.
Du Wensheng nodded. "The family is in turmoil right now, all because of the issue of succession. Since that's the case, let's settle it as soon as possible. I will pass on the position of leader of the Green Gang at tonight's banquet!"
At this point, Du Wensheng glanced at Zhu Yeqing and said, "Over the years, you've all seen Xiaoyue's abilities, and most of the older brothers in the gang support her. Therefore, I plan to pass the position of gang leader to Xiaoyue!"
Upon hearing this, Du Tao's lips twitched, and his eyes showed a hint of disappointment.
Du Tao was a proud man, but he was also aware of his lack of ability. However, the thought of his niece trying to rise above him still made him somewhat uncomfortable.
"Grandpa, why does Du Xiaoyue get the chance?! We're both granddaughters, you're so biased! If you gave me the same opportunity as you did, I promise I'd do even better!" Du Xiaoman said hurriedly, her face full of indignation.
"Shut up!" Du Tao snapped. "You have no right to interfere with your grandfather's decisions! Get out of here!"
"Dad! Get out!"
Snap!
Du Tao slapped Du Xiaoman across the face.
Du Xiaoman's eyes instantly turned red. She covered her face, glared fiercely at Zhu Yeqing, and then ran out.
Zhu Yeqing pursed her lips and looked at her grandfather, "Grandpa, you're in good health and will live to be a hundred. There's no need for you to abdicate so early, why..."
Du Wensheng waved his hand and said, "Grandpa is old. The future belongs to you young people. This was decided beforehand, but it was delayed because of my poisoning!"
"Alright, you all go and get ready! I'm tired, I'm going to rest first!"
After saying this, Du Wensheng waved his hand and instructed Zhu Yeqing to take good care of Lin Yu.
"Governor Lin, please come with me. I will personally prepare a guest room for you!" Zhu Yeqing said to Lin Yu, her face flushed.
Lin Yu nodded and followed Zhu Yeqing outside.
...
The entire Du family was busy preparing for the evening's banquet.
At that moment, from a storage room in the backyard, the voices of a man and a woman talking in hushed tones could be heard.
The woman said in an icy voice, "The old master is about to pass on the throne. If you don't act now, you'll miss your chance!"
The man said in a trembling voice, "You still want me to lay a hand on the master?"
"Of course, I'm not going to lay a hand on the old man. He's surrounded by people right now; you couldn't do anything to him even if you wanted to! What I mean is, let's go all the way and just take Du Xiaoyue away..."
"no!"
The man took a deep breath and said excitedly, "We've killed too many people, we can't afford to make another mistake! The master has treated me well all these years in the Du family, I..."
"waste!!"
The woman's tone became even more agitated, and she scolded, "Is this all you've ever been? Do you want our daughter to end up like you, a good-for-nothing her whole life?"
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