Chapter 224 Internal Strife
The entire Huo family is currently in a state of utter chaos.
Lu Wei's actions were clearly aimed at the Huo family. Outsiders might not be unaware of this, but when faced with vested interests, they all unanimously tried to use this matter to take a bite out of the Huo family.
Huo Chenglong led his men to thoroughly investigate the crime scene again and again.
The situation is truly bizarre.
The murder weapon, a pistol, and bullets had already been delivered to Huo Chenglong.
But the codes for both the gun and the bullets originated from Yucheng.
After some effort, Huo Chenglong had someone find the purchase record of the gun in Yucheng.
Handgun bullets produced in Yucheng were ultimately sold in Shangcheng...
Huo Chenglong began to wonder if this incident was a frame-up by a rival within Shangcheng.
Following the clues, he uncovered an unexpected surprise.
Among Lu Wei's numerous email exchanges, an unexpected name was deciphered.
...
"It's completely chaotic."
Luo Huayi followed Xin Que, watching her seize the opportunity to strike. During the climax of an assassination attempt on Huo Chenglong, she killed one of the hidden spies who had been pushed out to take the hit.
Afterwards, she spent some effort disposing of the body of the mole, and then, after emerging from the shadows, she put on the mole's uniform and headed straight for the agreed meeting place of the mole's unit.
Two months later, Xin Que reappeared at the Huo family as an inconspicuous undercover agent.
It only has a number, not a name.
Everything seems to have returned to square one.
...
Huo Fenglin looked shocked.
"Brother, are you kidding me?!" Huo Fenglin stared incredulously at the email in Huo Chenglong's hand. "Xin Que died at our hands long ago, how could she possibly still be alive to collude with Lu Wei?"
Xin Que still holds a fatal weakness in his hands, and he would rather die than let the Huo family drive Xin Que to a dead end.
Huo Chenglong's expression was gloomy. "Whether she lives or dies is not important."
"The important thing is that someone must be held responsible for Lu Wei's death, and this person cannot have any direct connection with the Huo family."
Huo Chenglong patted Huo Fenglin on the shoulder, his words carrying a profound meaning, "Fenglin, I hope you understand that the interests of the Huo family are always more important than personal gains or losses."
Huo Fenglin clenched his fists.
What does Huo Chenglong mean?
Have they found him?
Recently, Mrs. Fok has been visiting Fok Ting-wah's study more and more frequently.
Every time, I went in a rush and came out looking exhausted.
The frequency of arguments in the study also increased.
Whether it was Madam Huo, Huo Tinghua, or Huo Chenglong, their attitudes toward him were not as good as before.
Huo Fenglin's sense of crisis grew stronger.
Lu Wei's death was ultimately brought to a abrupt end by the Huo family with an investigation report.
[Cause of death of Lu Wei, Director of Yucheng Development Bureau, revealed!]
[Was it actually the work of an assassin who betrayed the Huo family, acting out of revenge?]
Regardless of the behind-the-scenes infighting between the Huo family and their rivals, the murder case has finally been resolved on the surface.
"Young Master," Huo Fenglin's confidant whispered to him, "Madam has been pleading with the Master for your sake, but..."
Huo Fenglin's heart sank. "A useless piece of trash who only holds others back."
He pinched the bridge of his nose.
Now, one can guess at the change in Huo Fenglin's attitude towards Huo Chenglong and Huo Tinghua.
They simply discovered traces of his contact with Lu Wei and became suspicious of him.
But he was still the youngest son of the Huo family, and no matter how much these people disliked him, they wouldn't do anything to him.
This is his source of confidence.
But Mrs. Huo's desperate pleas were practically pushing him into a fire pit.
A nameless anger rose in Huo Fenglin's heart.
What's the use of pleading now?!
If he weren't the product of her infidelity, would he have gone to such lengths?!
Grass!
In his anger, Huo Fenglin couldn't help but wonder if Madam Huo's uncouth plea would deepen Huo Tinghua's suspicions.
He needs to find an opportunity to eliminate all the hidden dangers that are hindering him.
...
The four members of the Huo family gathered around the dinner table for the first time in a long time since Lu Wei's scandal.
Each had their own ulterior motives.
"Fenglin, all club activities have been suspended for the time being."
Huo Tinghua didn't even glance at Huo Fenglin, who was forcing a smile, his voice cold and hard.
Huo Fenglin's smile could barely be maintained.
Huo Chenglong glanced at Huo Fenglin, his knife and fork still busy processing the steak. "Dad is doing this for your own good. Before Lu Wei's influence completely disappears, it's best for our family to be cautious."
Madam Huo sensed the awkward atmosphere at the table and immediately interjected gently, "Don't worry, Feng Lin can distinguish right from wrong."
Huo Fenglin lowered his head, answered "yes," and then fell silent.
The family reunion dinner was unappetizing, with each of the four having their own thoughts, and the meal ended hastily.
...
"Brother," Huo Fenglin said with a smile as he sat down at his seat at the dining table, looking at the man opposite him whose expression had softened considerably, "You seem to be in a good mood. Has the company's crisis been resolved?"
Huo Tinghua was already sitting next to Huo Chenglong, and Madam Huo also sat down next to Huo Fenglin with a smile.
Before Huo Chenglong could answer, Huo Tinghua spoke first without looking up, his voice neither warm nor cold, "The group's affairs are none of your business."
"As long as you behave yourself and don't cause trouble for the Huo family, you'll be considered useful."
Huo Fenglin's smile froze.
Seeing that the atmosphere was about to become awkward again, Huo Chenglong immediately put down his cutlery to smooth things over, "Let's eat first, we shouldn't talk about things that will affect our mood at the dinner table..."
Huo Fenglin lowered his head.
He wasn't in the mood to listen to the rest.
Everyone is pressuring him.
Xin Que is pressuring him, Huo Tinghua is pressuring him, Huo Chenglong is pressuring him, and Madam Huo is also pressuring him.
So you can't blame him for being ruthless.
...
Since Xin Que infiltrated the secret service, he had been waiting for an opportunity.
Waiting for an opportunity to crush the Huo family in one fell swoop.
Now she's at odds with the Huo family to the point of no return. If she doesn't completely eliminate the Huo family once and for all, she'll be the one to die.
The resentful look on Huo Fenglin's face when he faced Huo Chenglong reappeared in Xin Que's mind.
An opportunity may soon be presented to Xin Que.
She picked up her takeout box and turned to walk back to her dormitory.
...
Huo Chenglong and Huo Tinghua are returning home earlier and earlier.
The group is gradually getting back on track.
Huo Fenglin, still displaying the vigor expected of a youngest son, sat down in his usual spot at the dining table.
The butler had already laid out the dishes and stood quietly to the side, waiting for the master's instructions.
Huo Tinghua and Huo Chenglong were still sitting side by side opposite him.
Mrs. Huo was on his right.
The family of four lived happily together.
Seeing the unusually harmonious atmosphere at the dinner table, Mrs. Huo took the initiative to raise her glass and asked the housekeeper to pour a glass for the four of them.
Celebrate the complete resolution of the crisis.
Huo Fenglin smiled and followed behind Madam Huo, raising his glass and spouting celebratory remarks as if they were free.
Xin Que sat in the bustling canteen, having dinner with other low-level undercover agents.
The moment the chopsticks were put down...
The moment the wine glass rolled to the ground...
The Huo family mansion is in chaos.
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