Chapter 177 Go to find Madam Jiang
In the suite's living room, a team of ten people brought a large stack of documents.
All of them were contracts that Cheng Sangsang had signed before.
Cheng Sangsang looked puzzled: "Why did you bring so many contracts?"
The leader was a capable and efficient woman in a suit, surnamed Ren.
Ms. Ren explained, "Chairman Cheng's intention is to use this investigation to thoroughly examine all the projects that have passed through your hands before."
Cheng Sangsang smiled awkwardly: "Oh... I see..."
Xu Bai casually flipped through the first few contracts and immediately gasped twice. "No. 4 Rongshu Lane, I remember there's a crematorium just 300 meters away. How did you come up with the idea of opening a dance hall there?"
Everyone: ...
Cheng Sangsang: ...
"It didn't work!"
"Oh, it was later converted into an exhibition hall... Wait a minute! Who holds an exhibition next to a crematorium???"
Xu Bai exclaimed incredulously, "And this too? I remember there were two major brawls in Qinghe Lane a couple of years ago. How dare you hold a social gathering there? You're so bold, how come your uncle didn't beat you to a pulp?"
"besides……"
Cheng Sangsang's face darkened. "You stinky Xu Bai! Stop flipping through it!"
"No, no, let me take another look, Curly Hair, these are all your embarrassing moments!"
The two of them tried to stop him, but Cheng Sangsang couldn't stop him in the end. She said angrily, "Well, didn't you buy a shop without checking the property rights? Did you invest in real estate and end up with an unfinished building?"
Xu Bai:? ? ?
Xu Bai's eyes widened: "...What do you mean by an unfinished building! I didn't deliberately choose that place! I didn't know it would be an unfinished project!"
"Yes, of course it wasn't intentional, it was fate!"
"Little Curly Hair!"
"You stinking Xu Bai!"
Seeing that the two were about to start arguing, Wen Yu quickly intervened, "Alright, alright, you two stop arguing and get the materials sorted out first."
Cheng Sangsang's eyes reddened with anger: "He started the argument!"
"I'm already in such a miserable state, and he's still laughing at me!"
Her eyes grew redder as she spoke, and she turned her head away to wipe the corner of her eye.
Xu Bai was taken aback, then quickly took two steps forward and stammered, "I...I'm sorry, I just spoke too quickly."
"Oh, you know that, right? I've always been like this. We've argued like this before."
"Don't cry, I'll make you talk back in a bit!"
He carefully observed the girl's expression. "Shall we talk about serious matters now?"
She added, "Miss Sangsang, please forgive me, okay?"
A few seconds later, Cheng Sangsang raised her eyes and snorted, "...I'm not that petty!"
Upon seeing this, Tu Yao lay on the table and couldn't help but bury her head and laugh.
...It seems that some plot points will still follow the original book no matter what.
The two returned to their seats.
Ms. Ren's team was highly professional and ignored the scene, but a single sentence brought everyone's attention back to the present.
"The current situation is not very optimistic."
"Before we came, we confirmed the purchase and transportation contracts for this batch of building materials."
"Based on the available information, it can be proven that there is no problem with the building materials in the contract signed by Ms. Cheng."
Tu Yao thought for a moment: "You mean, during the final assembly process, someone replaced these materials?"
Ms. Ren nodded approvingly: "Yes, one-fifth has been replaced."
Wen Yu frowned: "I've worked on many film crews. Generally, the materials used for building sets are confirmed and inspected on the spot. If the replacement was done during the construction phase, it would definitely require the cooperation of internal personnel. Could we find those people and find out the source of that batch of substandard materials?"
Jiang Ye shook his head: "They've probably already run away."
Cheng Sangsang scratched her curly hair, nodded, and said helplessly, "This project was managed by the manager at the time, who was Bai Chumeng's man. He ran away a long time ago, and... we can't find any of his entry and exit information at the moment."
Upon hearing this, Tu Yao suddenly lost in thought.
Generally speaking, only the emperor could manage affairs within the court; those who came out to handle matters were his ministers.
It seems that ever since the accident at her second brother's concert, Bai Chumeng has been the one personally taking charge and causing trouble everywhere.
Is there someone controlling her behind the scenes...?
"...Tu Xiaomao?"
Cheng Sangsang patted her: "What are you thinking about?"
Tu Yao snapped out of her reverie, "I was thinking..."
"Since we're looking for the source of those substandard materials, could we start by looking at the transportation process?"
Cheng Sangsang shook her head directly: "Tu Xiaomao, the Bai family is in the shipping business. Transporting a batch of materials is very easy for them. Hiding information about a batch of goods is also not difficult. Moreover, we definitely cannot trace the Bai family's transportation chain."
Tu Yao paused for a second, then said, "You're right. We can't track the sea freight from the port to the inland, but what about the section from the port to Yanjing?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Cheng Sangsang froze.
"You mean..."
Tu Yao thought for a moment, "I heard Xiao Chi say that Da Yun Logistics, under the Jiang family, is currently the largest logistics company in the inland area. And since that batch of materials was transported to the film and television base in Yanjing, it is highly likely that the Jiang family's freight channels were used. Do you think that's right?"
Cheng Sangsang slowly nodded, "...Yes."
Tu Yao thought for a moment and said, "Of course, they may not have used the Jiang family's transportation chain, but if we start from the transportation line, we will definitely be able to find something."
"No matter how powerful Bai Chumeng is, she can't extend her reach into the inland areas, right?"
Cheng Sangsang nodded again, somewhat bewildered: "...Yes."
Tu Yao smiled and patted her fluffy head: "So don't panic, we'll take it slowly."
She pursed her lips. "At this point, it might be more effective to ask Madam Jiang for help."
Tu Yao hesitated for a moment, then looked at the stunned girl in front of her again. "Sang Sang, I can't guarantee that the Grand Madam will help us, nor can I use my personal connections to ask her to help us."
"But can I ask first, please?"
Cheng Sangsang remained silent, simply staring blankly at her.
Tu Yao waved her phone. "Then I'll go call Madam Jiang first. Wait for me."
After saying that, he ran out of the reception room.
The room fell silent instantly.
Ms. Ren smiled lightly: "If Madam Jiang is willing to help, then the problem will be mostly solved."
As soon as she finished speaking, Cheng Sangsang, who had been stunned, suddenly turned around, opened her mouth, and said, "...Did you all think of starting with the input method a long time ago?"
"I've also decided to have Tu Xiaomao ask Madam Jiang for help."
Ms. Ren was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Ms. Cheng, this is the quickest way, we..."
Before she could finish speaking, Cheng Sangsang's face instantly darkened.
“I know you are my uncle’s people. In your eyes, I have always been a good-for-nothing rich girl who causes trouble everywhere. Maybe my words don’t carry much weight, but this time is different.”
She looked up, her usual naivety gone, replaced by an undeniable awe in her eyes.
“Since you’re here to help me solve the problem, you should explain to me all the solutions you’ve come up with, instead of having my friends deduce them bit by bit.”
"Furthermore, you cannot take advantage of my friends!"
Ms. Ren's eyes flickered.
After a few seconds of stalemate, he nodded apologetically.
“…I’m sorry, Ms. Cheng.”
...
Five minutes later, Tu Yao returned.
"How about it?"
A group of people quickly surrounded them.
Cheng Sangsang looked at her with a mixture of unease and guilt.
Tu Yao smiled, "Madam Jiang is currently visiting my eldest and youngest brothers at the hospital. She said that if it's convenient for us, we can go see her now!"
Tu Yao touched her pocket and found that the two photos she had accidentally brought out from Madam Jiang were still there.
...She just happened to return the photo to the old lady.
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