Chapter 1257 Answer My Question
After the two entered the house, Xiao Peng waved his hand and Alfred turned to leave. Xiao Peng shook hands with the two and said, "I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person."
The younger people said, "It's okay. Everyone knows that Mr. Xiao is a very busy man. This is the first time I've seen such a nice study."
Xiao Peng smiled and said, "This wasn't something I did. As you know, this is the original residence of the Dutch royal family. The furnishings in the house are basically the same as before. May I ask what your names are? Don't stand, sit down. What would you like to drink? Tea? Champagne? Red wine?"
"Mr. Xiao, the guest should just follow the host's wishes!" said the younger man.
After the two sat down and observed their surroundings, Xiao Peng simply poured them a glass of red wine and handed it to them: "We're all compatriots, why are you being so polite? Don't you even know how to address me? Why didn't I see you two when I went to the embassy?"
The young man smiled and said, "My name is Wang Wei, and I'm the liaison officer at the embassy. This is Team Leader Li Yuanchao. I was away recently because I was meeting Team Leader Li, so I didn't meet Mr. Xiao at the embassy. This is my regret."
Xiao Peng smiled and said, "What's there to regret? 'Good things are worth waiting for.' Now we know each other, don't we? Hello, Team Leader Li!"
He didn't understand what this "Team Leader" title was. What kind of team leader? He didn't understand, but since Wang Wei introduced him that way, he just called him that.
Team Leader Li took the wine glass and said, "Xiao Peng, you've done a good job in recent years. The country has seen it. You are a person who has made contributions to the country and the people!"
Xiao Peng's face was filled with black lines. This dialogue... is so relevant to the historical context!
What can he say?
"It's not that exaggerated," Xiao Peng said modestly. "I just did what I had to do. I'm not as noble as Team Leader Li says. I just wanted to make money to support my family."
Team Leader Li nodded after hearing this. "Well, that's good. You're a humble young man, but you're a bit too modest. Are you just making money to support your family? Your 'family' is quite large. Well, no matter what, everyone can see your contributions to the Western Sand Control Project and the National Deep Submersible Base! Although some people say you're buying fame by doing this, I don't want to hear that. I think what you're doing is good!"
Xiao Peng's face turned black after hearing this. Why did this feel like his leader was affirming his work?
"Thank you, Team Leader Li, for your approval." Xiao Peng shook his head. Talking to this person was too tiring, so he decided to get straight to the point. "I wonder what you two want to talk to me about? Didn't William go to Ambassador Yang and cause him trouble? Tell Ambassador Yang that if there's anything, just push it onto me!"
Wang Wei and Li Yuanchao exchanged glances, and Wang Wei shook his head. "We're not here for Ambassador Yang's business, but for something else?"
"Something else?" Xiao Peng was stunned. "What else? Oh, is it about me joining the Dutch Chinese Chamber of Commerce as the rotating chairman? I've already told Ambassador Yang that this is impossible! At my age, if I go in there, everyone will call me 'uncle'. Besides, I'm not in the traditional business field, so how can I join there? Besides, Ambassador Yangzhou knows how much trouble I'm causing here. Didn't he say he wouldn't force me?"
After hearing this, Wang Wei said, "Mr. Xiao, you misunderstood again. It's not about that matter. To be more precise, it's Team Leader Li who wants to see you. He came out of China this time specifically to find you."
"Hmm?" Xiao Peng looked at Li Yuanchao. "Team Leader Li, I don't know what you want from me?"
Li Yuanchao coughed dryly and straightened his body. He took out a small notebook from his chest pocket and handed it to Xiao Peng. "Xiao Peng, let me formally introduce myself. I am Li Yuanchao, the Chief of the Investigation and Supervision Section of the Supreme People's Procuratorate of Daxia. This is my work ID."
Xiao Peng took the work permit and asked in confusion, "Team Leader Li, why are you showing this to me?"
Li Yuanchao said, "At the same time, I am also the head of the Overseas Special Operations Working Group of the Supreme People's Procuratorate."
Xiao Peng was even more confused: "Team Leader Li, then why did you look for me?"
Li Yuanchao made a startling statement: "According to an insider's report, there has been a large amount of abnormal capital flow in the account of the 'Xiaoguan' Museum under your name, and you are also suspected of being involved in cultural relics smuggling activities. Our special investigation team is here to investigate this matter!"
"Buzz!" Xiao Peng's mind instantly exploded. What the hell happened in China again? Was it Liu Baorong or Shao Feng again?
"What's going on?" Xiao Peng asked quickly.
Team Leader Li said, "It's like this. While investigating a money laundering case, we discovered the source of the crime was linked to 'Xiao House.' We originally wanted to conduct a full and in-depth investigation, but considering your contributions to the country and your years away from home, you might not be aware of this matter. So, we've formed a special investigation team and are here to ask for your assistance."
Xiao Peng frowned and said nothing. Chen Zetao had not contacted him to tell him about this matter. It was impossible for him not to know about it. His failure to inform him only meant that the matter was very serious.
"Team Leader Li, how do you need me to cooperate with you?" Xiao Peng asked directly, "Can I ask what's going on?"
Li Yuanchao said, "The situation is this: while investigating the cash flow of your 'Xiao House,' the IRS discovered irregularities in the flow of funds. They conducted an in-depth investigation and discovered tax evasion, albeit ostensibly tax avoidance. While this is a common tactic used by most companies, 'Xiao House' is a star unit with significant capital flows. Considering its operations, they suspect someone is smuggling cultural relics! And I'm here to investigate this matter."
After hearing this, Xiao Peng thought for a moment and then asked, "How should I cooperate with the investigation?"
Li Yuanchao said, "Although you are abroad, the financial account of 'Xiaoguan' is in your hands. We want you to give us the account so that we can check the detailed fund flow and confirm whether there is really a problem."
Xiao Peng nodded: "That's no problem, but I have something I want to ask you."
"What's the problem?" Li Yuanchao asked.
Xiao Peng asked, "Since Team Leader Li works at the Procuratorate, can you tell me what 'One Center, Two Basic Points' are? What are 'Two Studies, One Action'? What are 'Three Persistences, Three Ensures'? What are 'Four Modernizations, Four Confidences, Four Consciousnesses'? What are 'Five Emphasises, Six Ones'? What are 'Seven Prohibitions, Eight Provisions, and Nine Strict Bans'?"
Li Yuanchao was stunned after hearing this: "Mr. Xiao, what do you mean?"
Xiao Peng raised his glass and was about to smash it, but then he remembered that he had just said that we shouldn't smash our own things, and he put the glass down again. "What do you mean? You've scammed me out of money! And you dare to come to my house and scam me? You're really going to get what you deserve!"
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