Chapter 540: Since They Show No Mercy, Why Should We Speak of Righteousness?

After breakfast.

Chen Xiao and Lin Xi had already packed their bags, ready to return to Dongzhou.

As for Lin Yao and Zhao Xiaoyu, they decided to go to Yangguan County with Lin Shanhu and his wife for a few days.

After enjoying themselves, they would return to Shencheng City.

Before leaving Songshanping, Chen Xiao gave Zhang Xian a call to pass a message to Zhao Hai about Zhao Xiaoyu’s arrangements.

After the call, Chen Xiao drove off with Lin Xi back to Dongzhou.

However, on the road, Guo Zhengchang called.

Chen Xiao answered:

"Hello, Elder Guo, are you still in Shencheng City?"

"I’ve already learned about your situation, so I’ve decided to return to the Provincial City today."

At the onset when Chen Xiao was arrested, upon learning the deceased was Zuo Shu, the experienced Guo Zhengchang anticipated some of the ensuing events.

Thus, he wasted no time, personally going to Shencheng City to oversee Dragon Cauldron’s affairs.

During this period, Dragon Cauldron and the Qi Family fiercely contested each other.

Therefore, Chen Xiao felt that his gratitude towards Guo Zhengchang grew stronger each time.

Yet following the Xiaofeng Village case, he couldn’t find a way to repay Guo Zhengchang for his help.

"Elder Guo, thank you."

A thousand words in his heart, yet it all boiled down to this simple sentence.

Guo Zhengchang chuckled: "This time I’ll accept your thanks, after all, this old body of mine hasn’t been through easy times. But honestly, it’s been a while since I’ve sparred with an evenly matched opponent like this."

Chen Xiao couldn’t help but grin, but soon Guo Zhengchang revealed the true purpose of his call:

"Besides, the reason for this call is to ask your opinion on something."

Chen Xiao was surprised and said: "Please, go ahead."

"Regarding the Qi Family and Li Hai’s situation, I’ve already learned all there is to know today. After receiving this information, I have an idea, which stems from my issues with that old man from the Qi Family."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao faintly sensed something:

"Elder Guo, are you interested in Li Hai?"

"Exactly, I just need to say one line and you understand my intention! Li Hai and Dragon Cauldron overlap in fields, and Li Hai is indeed one of the more powerful enterprises in Shencheng City. If Dragon Cauldron can seize this opportunity to force Li Hai to collaborate with us, it’ll be a tremendous breakthrough for Dragon Cauldron!"

Chen Xiao hadn’t researched much on commercial matters until now.

But if Li Hai was once a cake wrapped in a packaging box, then now the outer box is completely dismantled, it just depends on who takes the knife to cut the cake!

Of course, the person cutting the cake can easily offend people, since there’s still another owner of the cake!

Thus, it sounds simple, but the operations require the shrewd and calculated ways of Guo Zhengchang to execute them.

Chen Xiao pondered over it.

The brief silence made Guo Zhengchang assume Chen Xiao’s kindness was stirred, so he laughed:

"You’re great in every aspect except sometimes too much kindness. The business world always speaks of integrity, as for benevolence, it practically doesn’t exist. Moreover, this time it was the Qi Family who first sensed the opportunity thinking they could use it to suppress our Dragon Cauldron."

"They are the ones lacking benevolence first, naturally they can’t blame us for lacking righteousness, right?"

Listening to Guo Zhengchang’s words, Chen Xiao couldn’t help but laugh: "You misunderstood me, I was thinking about how to compel Li Hai into collaboration with us. More importantly, if Dragon Cauldron can snatch some of Li Hai’s influence, that would be even better."

On the other end, Guo Zhengchang paused slightly, then laughed heartily:

"I knew you wouldn’t be soft-heartedly kind, it’s them who lack benevolence first, sensing the opportunity, they pounce immediately. Therefore, under no circumstances can you show any mercy."

Chen Xiao replied: "Everything is separate, in the case Qi Wei counts as a victim, but now the case is closed, and it has nothing to do with the case anymore."

"Since that’s the case, I’ll boldly assign Guo Qing to handle it. Guo Qing has indeed matured a lot during this time."

This period must have seen much growth in Guo Qing.

Otherwise, the ever-strict Guo Zhengchang wouldn’t have praised him.

"I’ll follow your arrangements completely; honestly, I prefer this way now. If you asked me to go to Shencheng City to handle Dragon Cauldron’s matters, I’d rather stay in the police force handling cases."

"Haha, I know your nature well enough! Anyway, I’ve finished speaking... Oh, by the way, today I’m taking Xiaodai back with me. She was terribly scared when you had the incident, initially wanted to return immediately but was left by me."

After the incident with Chen Xiao, his phone was handed over to Lin Xi.

During this period, Lin Xi received calls from Dai Hong’Er.

Chen Xiao was already aware of this, so upon hearing Guo Zhengchang mention it, he couldn’t help but look forward:

"Elder Guo, what do you think of Miss Dai?"

"Quite an impressive young lady! Over these days, talking about your business plans with her, I seem to foresee the future of your enterprise in Dongzhou, it’s going to be a huge force!"

Chen Xiao chuckled: "For people of this age, Miss Dai indeed took steps outward, opened her eyes, and saw the future."

"Yes, she’ll surely seek you out as soon as she’s back, she’s mentioned more than five or six times about her eagerness to meet you again during this period."

Guo Zhengchang laughed and said.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, they hung up the phone.

However, Chen Xiao kept feeling a chilly glare from the passenger seat at intervals.

Once he sensed it again, Chen Xiao couldn’t help but look over and ask:

"Honey, what’s wrong?"

"Not in a good mood."

"I understand, a woman’s mood during her period can be affected easily. But let me focus on driving now, once home, I’ll let you settle in."

Chen Xiao chuckled, Lin Xi snorted, crossed her arms, and turned to look out the window.

Chen Xiao didn’t mind.

He knew his woman well, Lin Xi’s wisdom and outlook wouldn’t let her get jealous over such trivial matters.

Besides, Chen Xiao was truly looking forward to hearing about Dai Hong’Er’s impressions from her journey in Shencheng City.

And whether these insights could help him make more money in the future.

Imagine soon exchanging the old house with Lin Xi for a bigger one, maybe even upgrading the car later.

All this requires money!

Chen Xiao quietly drove, but upon reaching Dongzhou, he received another call.

This call surprised him.

The person calling had a certain connection with Zhao Xiaoyu’s family!

Especially Zhao Xiaoyu’s brother Zhao Xiaohong, a deep emotional bond!

Her name was Jiang Zi!

After Zhao Xiaohong was murdered, Chen Xiao had met her once.

She was a university student from a humble background.

Her family’s poverty was more severe than Ye Xiu’s.

But her life was aided by a benefactor.

That benefactor was Zhao Xiaohong!

Without Zhao Xiaohong’s past assistance, Jiang Zi wouldn’t have her current job at a large enterprise.

But why would she call at this time?