Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 451 You can come to me no matter what difficulties you face.

"I am fine."

Yu Dazhang stopped Qu Tuotuo from doing so and made her sit down again.

He was now certain that he had met Zhou Dong before.

However, given the other party's wealth and status, they probably wouldn't have any dealings with me.

People from completely different social classes could never have any entanglements.

Just as Da Zhang was considering other possibilities, Qu Tuotuo suddenly asked:
"Uncle Zhou, where's Yingying? Isn't she home?"

Upon hearing the name "Yingying," Zhou Dong's expression instantly changed. His previous composure vanished, and his face darkened.

"Something happened to her." Zhou Dong's voice was somewhat hoarse.

"In your second year of studying abroad, she was in a car accident and suffered a severe head injury, which caused her to lose consciousness."

Upon hearing this, Qu Tuotuo abruptly stood up from the sofa, her eyes filled with disbelief:

"Then, then she is now..."

She could only say half of what she was saying before she couldn't continue, and bad speculations followed.

"Your life is saved." Zhou Dong looked up at her, his face extremely pale.

"She just won't wake up. Her condition is due to widespread brain damage, which has led to a vegetative state."

Upon receiving a definite reply, Qu Tuotuo froze on the spot, her eyes instantly reddening.

She sat back down on the sofa, groaning:

"No wonder, no wonder she stopped replying to me later, something must have happened."

Seeing that she wasn't in a good mood, Yu Dazhang reached out and put his arm around her shoulder, comforting her:

"Being in a vegetative state isn't a terminal illness, and there are many cases of people recovering from this condition, so don't worry too much."

Perhaps his words of comfort had an effect; Qu Tuotuo calmed down for a moment, then looked up at Zhou Dong:

"Why did you hide the news of Yingying's injury? Even my dad didn't know."

She was abroad at the time. If Qu Wannian had known this news, he would definitely have told her.

“It’s not just your dad.” Zhou Dong’s eyes also reddened.
“I didn’t tell anyone. I always thought Yingying would wake up soon, but who knew she would be bedridden for two years.”

After these words, the living room fell silent.

The atmosphere was oppressive. Zhou Dong and Qu Tuotuo both had their heads down, seemingly lost in thought.

This atmosphere made Yu Dazhang feel very uncomfortable. He didn't know how to comfort her, so he could only hold Qu Tuotuo's hand and stay silent with her.

After a moment, Qu Tuotuo said softly:
Can I see her?

"Sure." Zhou Dong agreed readily, then stood up and pointed upstairs:
"follow me."

Yu Dazhang was a little worried, so he followed.

Upon arriving upstairs, Zhou Dong led them to a room.

Upon entering, one is greeted by a large bed with a young girl lying on it, who looks to be only sixteen or seventeen years old.

Various medical devices were placed around the room.

A woman in a nurse's uniform is standing in front of the equipment, looking at the data displayed on it.

This is like building an ICU ward in a home... Even though he was mentally prepared, Yu Dazhang was still shocked by what he saw.

Being rich means being willful.

These high-end medical devices alone must cost tens of millions.

No, ten million shouldn't be enough.

Yu Dazhang could even smell money in the room.

"Yingying!"

After entering the room, Qu Tuotuo went straight to the bedside, her eyes red as she looked at the girl lying on the bed:
"How did you..."

As she spoke, tears began to fall.

Yu Dazhang was about to go up and comfort him, but Zhou Dong stopped him. He pointed towards the door, indicating that they should talk outside.

Stepping into the outer corridor, Zhou Dong smiled and said:

"Qu Wannian is truly blessed to have found such a good son-in-law as you."

Yu Dazhang responded with a smile:
"you know me?"

This time he changed his question, from "seen" to "know".

There was a deeper meaning in the other party's words; only someone with a certain level of understanding could give such an evaluation as "good son-in-law."

Since Zhou Dong denies that the two sides have met, he must have learned about Da Zhang through other channels.

"I've only heard about it." Zhou Dong stared at him with admiration.
"Now, everyone in Songhai's political and business circles knows about the new police officer who has solved many special cases. Once a person reaches a certain level, important information will automatically be transmitted to them."

"Is that so?" Yu Dazhang smiled calmly.
"I never imagined I'd become so famous."

He naturally didn't believe the nonsense coming from a businessman, but he was interested in knowing why Zhou Dong had called him out.

"Your Uncle Zhou loves making friends the most."

Zhou Dong suddenly changed the subject, and his expression became serious:
"If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can come to me. No matter what the difficulties are, I will definitely help you, and I will definitely be able to help you."

I suspect you're cursing me... Yu Dazhang was already immune to such polite words, but he still nodded in agreement:
"Okay, thanks in advance, but unfortunately there's nothing I can do to help you."

When Zhou Dong heard these heartless words, he was not angry at all; instead, he laughed.

He stared at Yu Dazhang with an almost greedy look, as if he wanted to see through every detail of him.

When Yu Dazhang noticed his gaze, Zhou Dong immediately looked away.

Why does it feel like he's lusting after my body... At this moment, Yu Dazhang suddenly felt a cold wind on the back of his neck, and a chill ran up his spine.

Don't stay here for long!

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Yu Dazhang went inside and called Qu Tuotuo out.

After the two left the manor, Yu Dazhang couldn't help but ask:

"What does your Uncle Zhou do? He seems to be richer than your dad."

Putting everything else aside, the place where Zhou Dong lives is not something that ordinary businessmen can afford.

He had seen many wealthy people living in villas and large apartments, but he had never seen anyone like Zhou Dong who lived in a castle.

What's more, this castle is located in a city like Songhai.

He certainly wouldn't have believed it if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes.

"His business is no longer limited to China," Qu Tuotuo replied.

"As far as I know, his business spans at least a dozen countries and covers a wide variety of businesses."

"Energy, mining, hotels, and even the pharmaceutical industry."

"It can be said that he built a business empire single-handedly."

"It sounds so exciting..." Yu Dazhang thought to himself.

He knew very well that the truly wealthy were never those on the list.

There are many different kinds of businessmen.

The most elite are those whose fate is tied to that of the nation; they are collectively known as "red-hat merchants" (merchants with official connections to the government).

Doing international business, yet owning a manor in Songhai, where land is incredibly valuable in China, Zhou Dong must belong to this category.

Do you remember what Jack Ma said?

If banks don't change, we'll change the banks.

The next day, he withdrew from the historical stage, sold his shares, and fled abroad overnight.

To put it bluntly, that's a job the country should be doing. If you rush to do it, isn't that a power grab? If you don't do it, who will?

Zhou Dong, on the other hand, clearly sided with the country.

"Is that his daughter lying in bed?" Yu Dazhang asked again.
"That child looks quite young, how come you two are so close?"

(End of this chapter)