Chapter 638: From Now On, We’re Brothers!

Seeing Qi Kai’s mysterious demeanor, Chen Xiao couldn’t help but feel a sense of anticipation.

Even though he was currently very worried about Xiaoji and Black Cat’s safety.

But right now, before the flight was confirmed, his anxiety was of no use.

He followed Qi Kai all the way upstairs to the latter’s home.

In a study, Qi Kai opened a secret door.

The moment he saw the secret door open, Chen Xiao suddenly wondered if people with positions like these lived cautiously every day?

If not careful, why would there be a secret door like this?

And the things inside the secret door, of course, were secrets.

Secrets that couldn’t be shown to outsiders.

When Qi Kai turned and glanced at Chen Xiao, Chen Xiao followed him in.

Once inside, Chen Xiao saw a device resembling a chandelier.

Hanging from the device were several boxes.

The boxes were also numbered.

Starting from 1, they continued in sequence.

Chen Xiao’s eyes lit up: "Mr. Qi, what do these numbers correspond to?"

"A person."

"Who are these people then?"

Chen Xiao knew this was a sensitive question but he was too curious.

Qi Kai smiled faintly: "What do you think my status is in the Qi Family?"

"Second to none, above all."

"But still, ultimately beneath someone, right?"

Chen Xiao paused: "I see, it seems even when you reach Mr. Qi’s level, it’s still hard to get a good night’s sleep."

Chen Xiao didn’t ask too many questions.

Qi Kai didn’t say too much either.

He walked over to a box numbered "3" and took out a folder.

"This is Xiao He’s information. After the investigation back then, I didn’t think of destroying it, so I stored it in this box."

"Judging by the number, Mr. Qi must have valued her highly?"

Qi Kai was about to speak, but the next second, he smiled and said, "This box corresponds to... Xiaowei."

Chen Xiao’s gaze narrowed, but he wisely chose to remain silent.

A few seconds later, Chen Xiao glanced at the folder: "Thank you for your help, Mr. Qi. I’ll be leaving now."

Having said that, Chen Xiao strode off.

Once in the car, Chen Xiao opened the folder.

He took out Xiao He’s information and began to read.

From personal information to family members, and then to work experience.

It was quite comprehensive.

However, this information was quite basic.

And the photos inside didn’t seem to resemble the Zhuang Family’s current President Xiao very much.

The reason being they only bore a slight resemblance.

But there are many instances in the world where people resemble each other.

So it couldn’t be considered evidence that they were the same person.

Moreover, there were no traces of plastic surgery on either face.

So it meant they weren’t the same person.

Chen Xiao put the information down, and Old Gui’s call came through.

"President Chen, the plane tickets are booked, the earliest flight is in three hours."

"Got it, come pick me up."

Chen Xiao hung up the phone, then went to meet at the agreed location with Old Gui.

Not long after meeting Old Gui, Chen Xiao went straight to the airport.

Once in the waiting room, Old Gui noticed the gloom on Chen Xiao’s face.

He couldn’t help but ask, "President Chen, is there something wrong? Your expression doesn’t look too good."

"My brother and his... friend lost contact in Hai City, I’m going there to find them."

"Lost contact? Did they go to Hai City for a mission or to investigate someone and something happened?"

Chen Xiao nodded.

Currently, his relationship with Old Gui was not exactly superior-subordinate.

But Old Gui was Guo Qing’s sworn brother, and over time, Chen Xiao had come to trust Old Gui greatly.

"I looked into President Zhuang’s family and found a very interesting name—Xiao He."

"Xiao He? Hmm, why do I feel like I’ve heard that name somewhere?" Old Gui immediately became somewhat sensitive.

Chen Xiao replied, "Because I asked you about this person before, they’re from Haojiang just like you."

Old Gui suddenly understood: "I remember now, you asked me about this person before."

Chen Xiao nodded, and Old Gui said in surprise, "That’s very strange, she turned out to be President Zhuang’s widow, that’s incredible."

"No, to be precise, it’s just the same sound with different characters, one is the lotus of ’He,’ the other is the seedling of ’He,’ President Zhuang’s widow is ’He’ the seedling, and the one I asked you about is ’He’ the lotus."

Old Gui was dumbfounded.

Chen Xiao sighed: "But regardless of whether it’s the lotus or the seedling, Xiaoji’s disappearance is closely related to her, so I must go to Hai City to find Xiaoji."

"Indeed, she’s closely related, but President Chen, what if she’s not involved?"

"I have considered the possibility of her not being involved, but regardless of her involvement or not, Xiaoji and Black Cat lost contact in Hai City, I still need to find them."

"And if it’s related to the case? I mean to say, what if your brother was exposed, and was used by the Sacred Heart Church as a leverage?"

"In that case, you are practically being lured away from Shencheng City, and because of your brother’s situation, I am sure you can’t be as rational as before."

Old Gui is an experienced old-timer, a shrewd person.

So he felt that at this moment, he understood Chen Xiao very well, perhaps being heartfelt and righteous was Chen Xiao’s weakness.

But when he looked at Chen Xiao again, he found a strange smile in Chen Xiao’s eyes.

Old Gui was puzzled: "President Chen, what’s the matter?"

"Old Gui, do you think I have a choice now? If Guo Qing were in some kind of danger, and you had an important business at hand, would you manage the business or Guo Qing?"

"Of course, it’s President Guo, whatever business, whatever money, as long as a person is alive, there will always come a day when it can be earned back. But President Chen, Dragon Cauldron is what allows President Guo to truly establish his footing in the Guo Family, if you leave and something happens then President Guo... and all of Old Master Guo’s efforts would be wasted!"

Old Gui looked worried, and Chen Xiao

Old Gui sighed: "The old saying is true, the onlooker sees more clearly than the doer. But President Chen, I respect you as a real man, and your brother is surely fortunate to have you as his brother!"

Chen Xiao didn’t say anything more, and Old Gui didn’t ask anything further either.

Soon, the airport announced boarding was allowed.

Chen Xiao stood up to board, with Old Gui following closely behind.

However, once inside the cabin, Old Gui spoke up: "President Chen, I also have some friends in Hai City, why not let me coordinate with you as well?"

Chen Xiao asked: "Are your friends reliable?"

"Every trade has its tricks, definitely not as wide as your connections."

"Alright, let’s coordinate then. If you can indeed find Xiaoji in time and ensure their safety, then from now on, we’ll be brothers!"

Chen Xiao said, to which Old Gui shook his head repeatedly, smiling as he said, "I think I’ll stick to driving you."

Chen Xiao grinned, then said no more.