The viscous air filled the room.
The two brothers facing each other at the coffee table had similar expressions; their seemingly gentle eyes concealed a sharp and wary undercurrent.
“The calamity that befell the Jiao family was deliberately orchestrated.” Jiao Yuyin glanced at the person opposite him.
Jiao Yuchen sipped his tea and calmly said, "Jiao Yushen did it, didn't he? Even if you and I both know the truth, without evidence, there's nothing we can do about it."
"Therefore, I need time to find evidence."
"What's the meaning?"
"As for the Jiao family's current situation, I don't need to explain, Second Brother, you must understand perfectly well. Dad is ill, and Eldest Brother definitely won't step in to resolve this matter. If the two of us remain deadlocked here, that's exactly the outcome he wants to see. Dad is summoned, and he takes over the Jiao family."
Jiao Yuyin didn't beat around the bush. For the shrewd Jiao Yuchen, the more foreshadowing there was, the more likely it would arouse his suspicion. It was better to be straightforward and point out the truth.
Jiao Yuchen didn't speak, but closed his eyes briefly and nodded, signaling Jiao Yuyin to finish speaking.
"Second brother, why don't we discuss a collaboration? You've taken charge of this matter this time, and Dad can continue to be the head of the Jiao family."
Jiao Yuyin met Jiao Yuchen's scrutinizing gaze.
"I'll help you drag Jiao Yushen down with me." Jiao Yuyin's increasingly deep voice was alarming.
Jiao Yuchen twitched his eyelids twice and said, "Why shouldn't you take the blame? And why should I believe you?"
Jiao Yuyin placed the investigation materials on Shifu Mining in front of Jiao Yuchen. "The reason why my elder brother went after Tao Peng is because I recently discovered Shifu Mining. My curiosity about Shifu Mining is more intense than anyone else's..."
Jiao Yuyin paused for a moment and said, "My mother's death is inextricably linked to Jiao Yushen, so my goal is very simple: as long as the future of the Jiao family is not in Jiao Yushen's hands, that's fine. Second brother, you understand what I mean."
"Are you saying that Jiao Yushen ruined your mother?"
Jiao Yuchen, that sly fox, doesn't even blush or skip a beat; he's just putting on an act.
Jiao Yuyin chuckled inwardly but nodded outwardly, playing along. "Now that we've reached Tao Peng's level, the trail has gone cold."
Jiao Yuyin continued to offer bait. "Regarding the punishment for Shifu Mining, the compensation for the victims' families is between 1 million and 1.5 million yuan, estimated to be 35 million yuan. The company's safety committee director and legal representative bear primary responsibility and will be sentenced to up to three years in prison for the crime of causing a major accident due to negligence. Logically, we shouldn't be held responsible, but Tao Peng is gone. If you were Jiao Yushen, would you let this opportunity pass?"
Jiao Yuchen speculated, "He will fan the flames and let public opinion ferment. Perhaps Jiao Yushen still has some leverage over Yuhua Group. At that time, the Jiao family will have to give an explanation. In order to quell the boiling public resentment, Dad will also be sentenced."
“I know he ordered a transport vehicle last week, in stock, with a non-explosion-proof motor. I don’t know if it’s related to this, but… we can at least guess that it is.”
Jiao Yuyin was glad that Lu Yu had understood Jiao Yushen's true feelings, which gave him enough bargaining chips.
Jiao Yuchen squinted, realizing he couldn't quite see his lazy younger brother clearly anymore.
Jiao Yuyin clearly understood the apprehension in the other party's eyes and said, "Cats have their ways, dogs have theirs. If I were truly a useless person, I wouldn't be worthy of discussing cooperation with you. I just want to give my mother justice, and we can each get what we need."
Jiao Yuchen chuckled softly.
"Second brother, if you take the blame for Dad..." Jiao Yuyin poured Jiao Yuchen a cup of tea and said, "He knows best what's going on. Now the key to your fate is in your own hands. If you go in for six months, Jiao Yushen will never be able to recover. Do you want to take this gamble with your brother?"
Jiao Yuyin sipped his tea slowly, neither urging nor asking, and just waited.
After a long while, their similar features met, and they exchanged a knowing smile.
The teacups clinked lightly.
"Use tea instead of wine."
"It's a pleasure to work with you."
...
Jiao Yuyin finally returned to his bedroom, fine beads of sweat slowly seeping from his forehead.
Lu Yu was sitting at his desk, holding a draft paper, simulating different combinations of forward and guard swing tactics.
Jiao Yuyin lay on his back on the bed, took off his glasses, and closed his eyes.
"Congratulations."
Lu Yu's voice lingered in the room, soft and gentle.
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