Captain Lu was aloof again today.

Zhang Meixi's situation is actually quite simple.

She was unaware of the case; she was simply a wealthy heiress who had been well protected by her family since childhood.

She enjoyed and squandered everything her family had given her. At a young age, she owned her own beauty salon, and thanks to the Zhang family's connections, many socialites and heiresses were willing to do business with her.

Moreover, even if she left the shop unattended, she would still have more money than she could spend.

Luxury cars and villas—buy them whenever you want, without worrying about the price at all.

But she never considered how much sweat and tears were buried behind those endless sums of money, those cold, hard numbers.

She doesn't need to worry about where the money comes from, because she is the beneficiary, and can simply enjoy her wonderful life without a care in the world.

She had no idea that her beloved father, whom she had respected since childhood, would be involved in such a sex scandal and shady business dealings, because the world she had ever known was beautiful, full of love and hope.

She couldn't see those dark sides.

Even the most magnificent outer robe may be crawling with lice, but she is the gold and silver thread attached to the magnificent outer robe, the pearls that adorn it.

Perhaps she will never be able to truly empathize with the girls who have been victimized, even until she grows old and dies.

Her gaze was born superior, unable to see the suffering of these girls who were deceived, forced to sell their bodies and dignity.

She was more worried about her father's safety than the future of those girls.

Even if her father is a scoundrel who accepts bribes and protects criminals.

There will always be a distinction between the rich and the poor in this world.

But a gentleman loves wealth, but he acquires it in a proper way.

The money I earn is clean, and I can spend it with a clear conscience.

But if the money they earn is not clean, how can they justify squandering it so recklessly, money that is built on the suffering of others?

Some people, after becoming wealthy, will give back to society with a grateful heart and never use their money and status to trample on the self-esteem of the poor.

Some people, after tasting a bit of success and gaining both fame and fortune, feel like they are on top of ordinary people and challenge the bottom line of the masses.

Often, the reason why some vested interests are hated is not because people hate the rich. What the public hates is not the rich themselves, but the rich who are heartless.

It is precisely these parasites who, like a rotten apple spoiling the whole barrel, have caused genuinely conscientious entrepreneurs to be criticized and honest officials to be questioned.

They are the ones who incite conflict between the poor and the rich, making ordinary people feel disheartened and fearful.

Over time, people became obsessed with creating conflict and inciting hatred, forgetting that there are bad people among the poor and good people among the rich.

Money and power are not the root of all evil; it is the terrifying greed in human nature that is.

According to the investigation into Zhang Meixi's family background, her father was a classmate of Mayor Shen and had a certain reputation in Tangzhou. Because of this connection, few people dared to mess with him.

After the scandal was exposed, Mayor Shen immediately distanced himself from the person, which is why he was brought down.

After hearing what Lu Jingming had to say, Wei Qingsong frowned slightly, looking somewhat worried.

Seeing what she was thinking, Lu Jingming gently comforted her, "Since Mayor Shen took office, the development of Tangzhou has been remarkable. I believe that he himself is fair, honest and impartial in enforcing the law. It's just that Zhang Tingchao took advantage of his relationship with Mayor Shen to do evil."

"I hope so."

As Wei Qingsong spoke, his brows did not fully relax.

Her worries are not unfounded.

In this arena of fame and fortune, those who can hold onto their original aspirations are worthy of respect.

How many people start out with pure hearts, only to be corrupted by this great dyeing vat and become despicable?

Uncle Shen was an elder who watched her grow up and one of the few powerful and influential friends her father had made. Of course, she hoped that this matter would not involve him.

……

With the information provided by Chen Jiayin, the police began investigating the woman named Guan Wenhan.

They also contacted Chen Jiayin's father, Chen Donghai.

Chen Donghai initially remained silent, seemingly not intending to say anything more and preparing to play dumb to the end.

He insisted that he had only met Guan Wenhan a few times and did not know her at all.

Finally, it was only through Wei Qingsong's persistent efforts that he relented.

"About seventeen or eighteen years ago, there was a large-scale crackdown on organized crime in Xuancheng. At that time, there was a big fish named Guan Chenghou. After he was caught, his wife and son were pointed at and talked about wherever they went, and they couldn't hold their heads up. So, the mother and son left Xuancheng. I heard that they went to the border province of Myanmar."

“His son, Guan Kai, was about ten years old at the time. Many people may not remember him, but I have a very deep impression of him.”

"I don't know what her relationship is with Guan Kai, the Guan Wenhan you mentioned, but she is someone close to Guan Kai. I also don't know exactly when Guan Kai returned to Xuancheng, but I recognized him at a glance when he reappeared in public."

"His public persona is that of a rising entrepreneur, but I always felt that he had a gloomy look in his eyes and a sinister aura, and didn't seem like someone who would walk the straight path. Once, I even saw a strange sun tattoo on his arm."

“In our time, such tattoos were like identity documents, indicating which gang or faction you belonged to. Of course, this has been largely eliminated now, and tattoos have become a fashion trend.”

"But after all, he came back from Myanmar Province. Myanmar Province, especially the county towns near the border, is still very chaotic. After his father was executed, he and his mother were like stray dogs. They didn't even take their luggage and ran away overnight. Now they have returned to Xuancheng openly and have made a fortune."

“I felt something was off about him. Who knows where he got all that money? Was it clean? And Guan Wenhan is always seen with Guan Kai. Of course I don’t want to get involved with people like that.”

Chen Donghai's words seemed to make some sense, but upon closer examination, they seemed to lack logic.

There was even a hint of stereotyped prejudice against the border province in his words.

Chen Jin said, "They say you shouldn't underestimate a young man's potential. Things can change in the next thirty years. Guan Kai may not be making money from shady sources as Chen Donghai suspects. Some places in Myanmar are chaotic, but not everyone breaks the law."

Lu Jingming nodded slightly, but did not entirely agree with his words: "Your spirit of questioning is correct. After all, Chen Donghai has no evidence and relies on prejudice and speculation."

"But don't forget, Zhou Dahu, who was shot, had a great connection with Guan Wenhan, and Guan Wenhan was related to Guan Kai. It is known that Zhou Dahu was a border criminal with a criminal record, and now it has been confirmed that Guan Wenhan and Guan Kai came from the border province of Myanmar. This actually matches what Chen Donghai said."

Wei Qingsong agreed, saying, "If there are too many coincidences, then perhaps none of this is a coincidence. I think we should still ask the police in the Myanmar province to verify what the relationship is between Guan Kai and Guan Wenhan, what their identities are, what activities they have engaged in at the border, and whether they really have an illegal background."

"Nothing is set in stone until concrete evidence is available."

Xiao Song was taking notes rapidly on the side, his eyes glazed over: "How come this case is getting more and more complicated as we investigate it? New people and new forces are constantly being dug up, it just never ends."