Chapter 76: What the Pei Family Can Help With
Tang Mingqian's face was solemn: "The venue for my mother's birthday banquet was decided two months ago, and the Dragon Palace Hall needs to be booked very early."
As a businessman, Lin Zhi was very smart and quickly figured out the implications.
This Mr. Zou might have known that the birthday party of the old man of the Lin family was also scheduled at Xuanji Water Mansion, so he came to him to place a large order in order to sneak in Mrs. Bai's birthday party.
A chill ran up Lin Zhi's spine.
He hastened to distance himself from the matter.
"Less than a week after Mr. Zou and I reached a cooperation agreement, he mentioned to me that he heard from my friends that my father was going to hold a birthday banquet at Xuanji Water Palace."
Lin Zhi's legs were already shaking as he spoke. "I just politely invited Mr. Zou. I didn't expect this to happen..."
Lin Jiaojiao listened to her father's words and didn't dare to breathe. Their Lin family almost got ruined!
Lin Zhi took a few steps forward, trying to grab Li Qihan's sleeve: "Officer, this matter has nothing to do with our Lin family. I hope you can investigate it clearly!"
Li Qihan dodged without leaving a trace and raised his hand: "Our police will investigate thoroughly and will not wrongly accuse anyone."
At this time, the police officer came over with the evidence bag: "Captain Li, we found a set of discarded waiter clothes in the trash can."
Li Qihan nodded: "Let's take it for DNA testing."
This time, the police firmly grasped the initiative and set up a tight net in Xuanji Water Palace in advance, and the evidence was quickly collected one by one.
"Mr. Zou changed his clothes in the restroom between the Coral Hall and the Dragon Palace Hall. A witness saw him enter the restroom."
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Faced with so much solid evidence, Mr. Zou's fake smile finally disappeared.
His face was ashen, the corners of his mouth twitched, and a trace of panic and fierceness flashed in his eyes.
Li Qihan raised his eyes and looked at him: "Do you have anything else to say?"
Mr. Zou suddenly glared at Pei Qinyue's father, Pei Yong, with a sinister look in his eyes: "Back then, you acquired my father's company and caused him to go bankrupt and commit suicide!"
"I only regret that I couldn't let you experience the pain of losing a loved one today!"
Pei Yong finally recognized the man named Zou in front of him and guessed his background.
"Asshole!"
Pei Yong was furious, his chest heaving violently. "If I hadn't taken over, all five hundred employees would have lost their jobs and started a riot!"
"Your father ran the business poorly and falsified materials. He couldn't handle the pressure and died, leaving the mess behind for his wife and children. Now you blame me?"
——"You're talking nonsense!"
Mr. Zou's face turned pale. He opened his mouth to refute, but was forcibly taken away by the police.
The other guests also returned to their seats after being comforted by the hotel housekeeper and Tang Mingqian and Qin Songxue.
The hotel replaced the tableware and dishes for all guests.
When Mrs. Pei saw Mr. Zou being taken away, she touched her heart and pulled her precious grandson Pei Qinyue to ask him repeatedly. After confirming that Pei Qinyue was fine, she finally calmed down from her frightened soul.
Pei Yong suddenly looked at Xia Lili: "I remember that Miss Xia accidentally sprayed perfume on Qin Yue's plates and cutlery, and asked someone to replace the tableware, right?"
Pei Qinyue nodded when he heard this, and seeing Xia Lili's complicated expression, he said, "Yes, thanks to Xia Lili."
Pei Yong shook his head, feeling horrified: "If the tableware hadn't been changed, Pei Qinyue would probably be..."
Mrs. Pei also became excited: "Oh, Lili is really a lucky star. She saved our Xiaobao's life in less than half a day after knowing him!"
Mrs. Bai patted her best friend on the back and said soothingly, "I told you! Our Lili is a lucky fish, a noble person!"
Pei Qinyue looked at Xia Lili with a puzzled and inquiring look: "But how did the police know that someone poisoned her?"
Xia Lili calmly explained to everyone, "This perfume itself is non-toxic, but the perfumer told me that some of its ingredients will react chemically with cyanide, resulting in the formation of orange-red spots."
She paused and blinked: "I just wanted to spray it for fun, to tease Pei Qinyue, but I didn't expect..."
As she spoke, she patted her chest lightly in a feigned sense of fear.
"My friend is a police officer, so I quickly and secretly reported the case."
"Good child, such a good child." Old Mrs. Pei held Xia Lili's hand lovingly and gently patted the back of her hand.
She turned around and smiled at everyone, "Now Xiao Xia is not only a noble lady of Sheng Tang, but also a benefactor of our Pei family."
"Sister Bai, Mingqian, don't fight with me this time. We must thank Xiaoxia properly."
Xia Lili shook her head. "You're being too serious. I'm just lucky. Besides, I don't want to see anyone die on such a festive occasion."
The old lady of the Pei family glanced at her grandson mischievously: "If you have any request, just ask. Even if it means letting our Xiaobao bring his own dowry and becoming your son-in-law, that's fine!"
Pei Qinyue's amber eyes flashed with uneasiness: "Grandma!"
He sighed helplessly: "They... just look down on me."
"Oh," Old Madam Pei joked, "You're usually so fearless at home, but why are you so unsure today?"
Pei Yong laughed heartily and said, "We really should thank our little Pei's savior!"
At this time, Tang Mingqian pulled Pei Yong aside and said, "Old Pei, Miss Xia has something that I really need your help with."
Pei Yong responded readily: "Go ahead!"
Tang Mingqian and Pei Yong whispered, "Miss Xia's brother is called Xia Xubai. I wonder if you've heard of him."
Pei Yong's eyes widened in surprise: "How could I not have heard of this? Do you think your brother's phone is an antique that can't access the internet?"
"Oh my god, Miss Xia's parents are so good at giving birth. Both the brother and sister are so outstanding!"
Tang Mingqian smiled and said, "Xia Xubai hasn't signed with any agency yet. This young man has a bright future and needs a reliable agent to guide him well."
"Haven't you been working with Ming Zhou, the ace agent in the industry, for years? The agency he co-founded with the movie star has just signed a child star. Isn't it time to..."
Pei Group originally engaged in the physical industry, but since the emergence of Pei Qinyue's talent, its momentum in the fashion field has also been booming, and its connections in the entertainment industry are extremely developed.
Pei Yong naturally understood what Tang Mingqian hinted at.
"Okay! Even if I have to keep pestering him, I'll make Ming Zhou give in!"
Tang Mingqian nodded: "Okay, then. We'll have tea with Miss Xia after dinner, and you can talk to her to understand her wishes."
Inside the Dragon Palace Hall, everyone in the Lin family was on pins and needles.
Lin Zhi and Old Lin turned pale and bowed repeatedly to apologize to Pei and Bai's families.
"It's all our negligence!"
Lin Zhi's forehead was covered in sweat, and his waist was bent so hard that it almost broke in two. "I actually treated the murderer as a guest of honor, giving him the opportunity to take advantage... This crime is truly worthy of death!"
Pei Yong snorted coldly, his eyes still blazing with anger: "If it weren't for my son's good fortune, your Lin family would be--"
He suddenly stopped talking and turned to Xia Lili, his tone suddenly softening, "Thanks to Miss Xia."
The Lin family woke up as if from a dream and hurriedly surrounded Xia Lili.
Lin Zhi handed over his gilded business card with both hands, his voice trembling, "Miss Xia, your kindness is immense, and the Lin family will never forget it! If you need us in the future, we will go through fire and water for you!"
"oops!"
Lin Qide pushed his reading glasses and suddenly slapped his thigh. "You're the roommate Jiaojiao always mentioned, right?"
He pulled Lin Jiaojiao, who was standing aside, over and said, "This child is so ignorant. What a great fate it is to be classmates with Fuxing!"
"Come on, Jiaojiao, go and say thank you to your classmates."
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