Ah Yu's Journey of Discovery
Upon learning that Lin Wanqing had stood up for him and Zhong Hua by turning herself in and taking the blame for a fabricated crime, Ah Yu felt an overwhelming surge of guilt and anger. He knew he could no longer stand idly by; he had to take action to expose Gu Yanting's true colors and bring justice to everyone.
Ah Yu first targeted Gu Yanting's close confidants. He knew that these people had worked with Gu Yanting for a long time and must know something about his actions. However, getting useful information out of them would not be easy. Most of these confidants feared Gu Yanting's power and avoided Ah Yu's questions. Even when they occasionally met, they remained tight-lipped.
But Ah Yu was not discouraged. He began to secretly observe the movements of his trusted confidants, trying to find their weaknesses and a breakthrough. After several days of tracking and investigation, Ah Yu discovered that Li Hui, one of Gu Yanting's trusted assistants, seemed to be in trouble recently due to family financial problems. Ah Yu realized that this might be an excellent opportunity.
He managed to contact Li Hui through various channels and arranged to meet him at a secluded teahouse. When Li Hui appeared at the teahouse with trepidation, Ah Yu looked at him sincerely and stated her purpose directly. Li Hui was initially very wary, half-believing Ah Yu's words, and kept glancing around, afraid of being discovered.
Ah Yu patiently explained the seriousness of the situation to Li Hui, emphasizing that Gu Yanting's actions not only harmed many innocent people but would also ultimately bring disaster to himself and those around him. He also promised to do his best to help Li Hui resolve his family's financial problems, provided he could provide some clues about Gu Yanting's secret manipulation of trade secrets and illegal competition.
Li Hui was torn by inner turmoil. On one hand, he was deeply afraid of Gu Yanting's power and feared retaliation if he betrayed him; on the other hand, his family's predicament made him desperately need help. After a long silence, Li Hui finally spoke slowly, revealing some crucial information to A Yu.
He told Ah Yu that in order to gain an advantage in business competition, Gu Yanting frequently instructed his subordinates to steal competitors' trade secrets and then use these secrets to suppress them. Furthermore, Gu Yanting colluded with some unscrupulous businessmen to acquire market share through unfair means. Li Hui stated that he possessed some documents documenting some of Gu Yanting's specific operational processes in illegal competition, but he had hidden these documents in a secret location.
Ah Yu was overjoyed upon hearing this, but he also knew that the matter was far from over. Led by Li Hui, they arrived at the basement of an abandoned factory. The basement was dark and damp, filled with a pungent odor. Li Hui retrieved an old file folder from under a loose floor tile in a corner. Ah Yu took the folder and carefully opened it. The documents inside detailed evidence of Gu Yanting's series of illegal business activities in recent years, including key information such as the time, place, and personnel involved in the transactions.
However, just as they were about to leave, they suddenly heard a commotion of footsteps outside. It turned out that Gu Yanting had noticed Li Hui's unusual behavior and sent men to investigate. Ayu and Li Hui realized the situation was critical and quickly searched for an exit. In the narrow basement passageway, they engaged in a fierce chase with Gu Yanting's men.
After a perilous escape, Ah Yu finally left safely with the valuable evidence. But he knew this was only the first step; to completely bring down Gu Yanting, he needed even more evidence.
Zhong Hua's meticulous insight
Meanwhile, Zhong Hua, with her meticulousness and wisdom, was diligently searching for evidence of Gu Yanting's collusion with unscrupulous forces. She meticulously reviewed every detail since her entanglement with Gu Yanting began, leaving no possible clue unchecked.
While reviewing some old documents, Zhong Hua discovered that Gu Yanting had frequent contact with an underground organization called the "Black Dragon Gang." This "Black Dragon Gang" was notorious in the area for its violence and illegal activities. Zhong Hua realized that there must be some unspeakable secret hidden within.
She began using her connections to inquire about the "Black Dragon Gang." With the help of a friend who had previously had indirect contact with the "Black Dragon Gang," Zhong Hua learned that Wang Hu, a minor leader of the gang, was currently in a state of flux due to internal conflicts within the gang, and that he also seemed to harbor considerable resentment towards Gu Yanting.
Zhong Hua decided to take the risk and meet Wang Hu in person. She carefully planned the meeting place, choosing a coffee shop in a crowded shopping mall to ensure her safety while avoiding attracting attention.
When Wang Hu appeared at the coffee shop, he eyed Zhong Hua warily, his eyes filled with suspicion. Zhong Hua greeted him with a smile and explained that he was there to seek the truth, hoping Wang Hu could provide some evidence of Gu Yanting's collusion with the "Black Dragon Gang." Wang Hu snorted coldly, initially unwilling to cooperate. He stated that although he was dissatisfied with Gu Yanting, he didn't want to get into more trouble because of it.
Zhong Hua didn't give up. She patiently analyzed the current situation for Wang Hu. She pointed out that Gu Yanting's actions not only harmed society but would also implicate those connected to him sooner or later. If Wang Hu could step forward and provide evidence, he could not only extricate himself from his entanglement with Gu Yanting but also earn a chance to start over.
After some persuasion, Wang Hu's attitude finally softened. After a moment of contemplation, he slowly spoke, saying that Gu Yanting, in order to expand his business empire, had reached an agreement with the "Black Dragon Gang," allowing them to threaten and suppress businesses unwilling to cooperate with him. In return, Gu Yanting would provide the "Black Dragon Gang" with financial support and help them cover up some illegal activities.
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