Upon hearing this, Xiao Weiguo felt a burning sensation on his face, the heat spreading instantly and causing a blush to appear on his usually composed face.
He opened his mouth somewhat awkwardly, as if to explain something.
"Grandpa, I..."
However, when the words reached her lips, she didn't know how to begin.
He came to see the old man because he had encountered a tricky situation and needed help.
In this way, my actions seem to appear too realistic and utilitarian.
They rarely visit when there's nothing to do, but now they rush over whenever they need something. Isn't that no different from those snobbish people who are despised?
Thinking of this, Xiao Weiguo couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt.
Just as the old man was about to ask what was going on, Xiao Weiguo felt even more ashamed and began to stammer.
"Grandpa, I'm so sorry! I've been incredibly busy over there..."
Before he could finish speaking, the old man waved his hand generously and laughed heartily.
"Haha, kid, no need to waste your breath on me! You're running a legitimate business, with so many people depending on you for their livelihood. How can you possibly have time to look after this old man all the time? Whether you come to visit me or not is not important. As long as you still think of me and feel that this old fellow is still somewhat useful, I'll be content!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the old man leisurely picked up the teacup on the table again, took a sip, and then smiled, gesturing to everyone present to enjoy the tea together.
Xiao Weiguo's lips curled up slightly, revealing a bitter smile, and he said softly.
"Old man, look at what you're saying! Although you no longer hold an important position, as long as you are still alive, to the people of Jiaonan, you are like a towering pillar supporting the sky and a calm and steady anchor in the sea!"
How could I possibly forget you? To be honest, I have come here today to discuss a matter of utmost importance with you, and I earnestly request your advice and guidance!
Upon hearing this, the old man slowly put down the teacup he was holding tightly.
His face was solemn, his eyes were like torches, and he stared intently at Xiao Weiguo, his eyes revealing a hint of doubt and surprise.
After all, having known Xiao Weiguo for so long, the old man knew him perfectly well—this young man was usually decisive and resolute in his actions, with keen and unique insight. He handled matters swiftly and efficiently, almost never dragging his feet, and rarely showing any fear.
However, today he is acting unusually hesitant, which must mean he has encountered an extremely difficult problem. Otherwise, he would not have come to visit in person at this moment and adopted such a cautious attitude.
Thinking of this, the old man frowned, pondering to himself what could be troubling Xiao Weiguo so much...
The old man sat in his chair, his eyes slightly narrowed, pondering how to respond to the young man before him.
After a moment, he coughed lightly and slowly opened his mouth to speak.
"Young man, what exactly do you want to do? There are no outsiders here, so you can speak freely and let this old man give you some advice and guidance."
At this moment, the room was extremely quiet. Apart from the old man and Xiao Weiguo, only Bai Ziyu and Jiao Bai remained.
They were all brothers who had gone through thick and thin together, and they had nothing to hide from each other, so there was no need for any reservations.
Hearing the old man say this, Xiao Weiguo took a deep breath, composed himself, and then cast his unwavering gaze directly at the old man, speaking slowly in a gentle yet exceptionally firm tone.
"Grandpa, in my hometown, Xiaotun, there is a textile factory under our Panlong Group."
That factory is enormous; it's arguably the largest textile factory in the country, and it's a crucial part of our entire Panlong Group! Grandpa, have you heard of this company before?
After listening, Bai Zhenxuan nodded, indicating that he had heard about it, and then continued.
"Yes, I have indeed heard about it. Not only that, I also know that just the night before last, a very serious home invasion and murder occurred in that place."
Even Shao Xiong went there personally, but as for the specific details, nothing has been announced yet, so the information I have isn't comprehensive.
After hearing this, Xiao Weiguo clenched his teeth and squeezed out a harsh remark.
"That's not all! These lawless bastards actually stormed into the apartment building where our cadres live, armed with guns!"
They opened fire without mercy, resulting in the deaths and injuries of more than 20 cadres!
What's even more despicable is that if it weren't for my good friend Xiao Jian risking his life to protect me and fighting those thugs, I probably would have lost my own brother by now!
And now, my brother's savior is lying in a hospital bed at our provincial hospital, still undergoing emergency treatment. His condition is critical, and his life hangs in the balance!
At this point, Xiao Weiguo trembled with anger. He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into his palms, and even a few drops of blood could be seen seeping out, but he seemed completely oblivious to the pain.
His eyes were wide open, blazing with fury, as if he wanted to burn the perpetrators to ashes.
"What?"
Upon hearing these words, the old man, who had been sitting upright in his chair, suddenly slapped the armrest and stood up abruptly like a spring.
His eyes widened, his face filled with astonishment, and he roared in disbelief.
"What did you just say? Openly carrying a gun? Breaking into a house and killing someone? And it was a gang crime? What exactly happened? Who are these people? Why did they do this? And who gave them such audacity to commit such a heinous act?"
The old man was furious, his chest heaving violently, breathing heavily, and veins bulging on his forehead; he was clearly enraged.
He had originally read about the incident in the newspaper, but because it happened so recently and the police had promptly blocked the news, the old man, who was far away in the provincial capital, was not aware of it. He thought it was just a major burglary and murder case.
Such cases have occurred in previous years, whether due to affection, hatred, or money.
In short, they were all caused by ordinary disputes.
He never imagined that, given the current security situation in China, someone would openly organize a gang to storm the staff quarters of a large enterprise.
You can imagine how audacious these people are.
Then, Xiao Weiguo continued speaking.
"That's not all. If I hadn't happened to discover a clue that exposed their whereabouts, they would have done even more heinous things."
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