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Private room No. 1 of the Huaxi Palace is playing music at this time. Twelve young women in skirts from the Western Regions are lined up on the left and right, each holding a musical instrument of different sizes and tunes. flute.

A round pool one meter high is built in the center, the smooth white enamel floor tiles are rippling, the curtains are vaguely hidden, and the silhouette of the woman is hazy, and her gentle beauty can be vaguely seen.

A piece of water sleeve is spread on the floor, fingertips stroke the zither strings and sporadic water splashes, the face is covered with a gauze scarf, and there is a bright red cinnabar mole between the eyebrows.

Lifting the curtain, Chen Yuan's eyes fell on half of the woman's face.

Deja vu, but really unclear.

White mist filled the private room, and the fresh lily fragrance collapsed into wisps of thin smoke, drifting over the woman's delicate willow-leaf eyebrows.

It does have a breathtaking taste.

The woman noticed Chen Yuan's eyes, revealing a pair of white and slender hands, pointing to the futon mat five meters away.

Ayun, who was dressed in palace attire, explained with a smile, "She means that the distinguished guests are seated."

Liang Zewen glanced at Chen Yuan, and deliberately asked, "Why is she hiding behind the curtain?"

"After the performance, if the guest likes it, you can invite her to show up. As for whether she is willing, don't force it, it depends on fate."

"This is interesting." Liang Zewen said with emotion, "Clients always pick Le girls, but Huaxi is Le girls picking clients?"

He walked around the round platform, went straight to the curtain, rolled up the tassel fringe, eager to try to open it.

Ayun held the back of his hand, "Dear guest, have you ever heard of holding a pipa and half covering your face?"

"Of course." He withdrew his hand, "However, the one covering her face is beautiful. Is she that beautiful?"

"When you see the true face later, won't you reveal it?"

"I'm really curious about what kind of medicine you sell in your gourd." Liang Zewen greeted Chen Yuan attentively, "The more mysterious a woman is, the more she possesses unique skills. It is said that the Twelve Musical Girls' Heavenly Group is the finale signboard of Huaxi Palace, and wealthy businessmen from other provinces are attracted to it." There is an endless stream of people coming, and I am also in your light, which is an eye-opener."

Chen Yuan sat down by the window, "Isn't Director Liang a regular visitor here?"

Liang Zewen was furious, "I visited ten times, but I didn't meet once. Zhou Bingchen is a diamond VIP, and he spent tens of millions in Huaxi. He chooses the rest, and others are eligible to choose."

"No matter how strong the foundation of the Zhou family is, it is not as rich and powerful as Dong Liang."

"Hey——" he waved his hand, "my wife is addicted to gambling, and has ruined one-third of the family property, and the business is bottlenecked, so I have to increase income and reduce expenditure."

Chen Yuan said bluntly, "The second child helped Mrs. Liang repay millions of debts. Mrs. Liang is grateful and must have heard a lot of rumors by Mrs. Liang's pillow."

Liang Zewen rounded up the situation awkwardly, "No matter what wind she blows, I will remain steadfast on your ship. Unless you abandon me, I will never betray you."

There was a smile on his lips, "Director Liang is a smart man who knows how to judge the situation. Unlike those colleagues who blindly loyal to the second brother, now the quagmire is deep and disaster is imminent."

Liang Zewen's pupils shrank, "Big disaster?"

The woman behind the curtain was flustered, and her playing was chaotic, which was out of tune with the tune. The musician playing the drum reminded her, "You pay attention."

The woman took a deep breath, "Yulan, my hand hurts."

Le Nu, whose stage name is Yulan, winked, and the most marginal girl put down her flute and took her place.

The woman took out her mobile phone from the bottom of the music stand, and quickly edited a text message: Something happened in Chongzhou?

The reply over there was also quick: Complete your mission well, and Mr. Chen is safe and sound.

She squeezed the case tightly, momentarily absent-minded.

At the wine table, Liang Zewen's appetite was whetted, "Second Young Master is cautious, and he rarely makes mistakes in the shopping mall. If something happens to him, it's likely to be a false shot, right?"

Chen Yuan looked indifferent, "Very few may not be nonexistent."

Liang Zewen's palms were wet, "Which department will handle it?"

"audit."

Fear of anti-corruption in politics, fear of audit in business.

Falling into the big net of these two agencies, there is no way to recover.

Liang Zewen was anxious that his nightmare would come true.

He is secretly a henchman of Chen Chongzhou's camp, and the leader has been abolished, and he has been implicated in a series, how can he be alone.

But he didn't dare to be sure about the authenticity of the rumors, and he withdrew them too swiftly, if they were false rumors, Chen Chongzhou would be completely offended.

The Chen family has two wives, and the depth of the water behind them is also complicated, so they hate the grass on the wall more than any other family.

Liang Zewen planned to withdraw half of it first, "Second Young Master once recruited me, but I did not promise him. If there are rumors, you must believe me."

"It seems that Director Liang guessed that there would be rumors involving your collusion." Chen Yuan unbuttoned his shirt, leaned back on his chair with languid eyes.

Liang Zewen played with the silver chopsticks, "It's nothing more than necessary."

The man seemed to be listening, but he didn't seem to be listening.

"What crime is the second son facing?"

Chen Yuan smiled deeply, "The plot is serious, and it started in eight years."

Liang Zewen turned pale with shock, "Prison disaster?"

"Otherwise?" He stroked the blue pattern on the side of the cup, "Privately set aside 60 billion, of which [-] billion is tax from the higher authorities."

Originally, Liang Zewen was really scared.

After all, the situation of the Chen family is changing, and Chen Er has means, so Chen Da is not the lion of the shopping mall.

It's not uncommon for a well-planned chess game to waste all previous efforts.

Can be 60 billion.

Chen Chongzhou hooked up with Changshi Group for the purpose of making money.

There is a golden mountain under his name, why should he look far away.

Liang Zewen pondered, there was a fraud.

It just depends on who Chen Er cheated in the end.

***

At this moment, the inspection team arrived at Shenghe Group.

Xiao Hui took a break in the office after presiding over an evening meeting.

The deputy of the team leader walked into the general manager's office and showed his work permit and inspection certificate respectively, "Mr. Xiao Hui, cooperate with the investigation."

He was surprised, "Investigate what?"

The other party didn't make any detours, and directly pointed it out, "You and Jin Gui transferred public funds, causing huge losses to the provincial finance, didn't you count?"

Xiao Hui's complexion changed suddenly, and the secretary who was making tea in front of the water dispenser was also stunned, "Did you make a mistake? Deputy Director Xiao and Mr. Jin have always been at odds. He has been working as Sheng and the general manager for less than a week, and even the company's business is not good enough." Familiar, can you turn?"

The deputy took off his glasses, wiped the lenses, and said in a gloomy tone, "Mr. Xiao has been the vice chairman of Fucheng Group for ten years. Are you familiar with it?"

Xiao Hui suddenly realized that the situation was not good, and he made a big mistake. He told his secretary, "Contact Mr. Chen."

"Chen Chongzhou?" The deputy put on his glasses again, and slapped the examination certificate on the desk, "You follow us, and we can meet Mr. Chen in the interrogation room."

Xiao Hui's face turned pale again, "Did you arrest Mr. Chen?"

"Even if he is the chairman, he still needs to cooperate, let alone your mere deputy director." The deputy shouted out the door, "Assistant Xue, Mr. Qi."

Half an hour ago, Xue Yan sent Qi Shang to the inspection bureau, stopped the deputy's car at the door, and personally reported Xiao Hui and Jin Gui's abuse of power and embezzlement of public funds.

The deputy consulted the team leader and took him to Shenghe Group to testify in person.

"is it him?"

Qi Shang nodded, "Deputy Director Xiao, don't come here unharmed."

Xiao Hui had never seen him before, "Who are you?"

He sneered, "The original owner of the villa that Deputy Director Xiao consulted in London is my friend."

"London?"

Xiao Hui did go to London in November, spent vacation with his wife and daughter, and rented a villa in the city center, "How do you know?"

The deputy laughed, "He didn't lie, did he?"

"I don't know anyone with the surname Qi."

"You definitely don't know him." He gestured, "[-]% of the criminals are very hard-spoken in the early stages of arrest. What strategy do we have to deal with it? Use up your will, show physical evidence, hold you, boil you, overcome your psychological defense, consume For three days and three nights, are you still stubborn?"

Now that the matter has come to this point, no matter how confused Xiao Hui is, he is an old fox who has been in the mall for many years, and he is also enlightened.

Follow Chen Laoer's way.

Shenghe Group has been a pit of fire from beginning to end.

Chen Chongzhou planted a bomb early in the morning, and whoever jumped would be crushed to pieces.

Not even a chance to appeal for clarification.

Xiao Hui's eyes were red with anger, and he rushed to Xue Yan, "I will stand up for him, remove obstacles, and be loyal! Back then, when the eldest house was suppressed and the second house was retreating steadily, how many people in the board of directors looked down on him as an illegitimate son? Did they think up on Mrs. He Peiyu? It's me, Xiao Hui! Serving him without hesitation, making him an enemy of the elder! He killed the donkey, even on my head, and wanted to put me to death?"

Xue Yan was expressionless, "The testimony is solid, are you still obsessed with it?"

"What a strong second son Chen." He laughed hoarsely, "Assistant Xue, with such a cunning and ruthless master, aren't you worried about repeating the same mistakes?"

"Deputy Director Xiao, are you out of your mind?"

Xiao Hui lost control of his emotions, "Even his biological mother is willing to spare, what can he not do? Chen's second son is too extreme, and he will kill himself sooner or later. I only look forward to that day——"

Xue Yan looked at him with a treacherous smile, "Deputy Director Xiao repents with peace of mind inside, and your wife and daughter also have hope outside. Dongnian Chen is the veteran of Fucheng, so he will not treat you badly. If Deputy Director Xiao ignores the law and morals, Asking for trouble, Chen Dong has no choice but to be strong. He has to find a way to cooperate with the inspection team to get you to plead guilty, but also bother your family members. You are welcome to tell you that the end is the same anyway. Why bother with your family members? It is really unwise. "

The veins in Xiao Hui's neck bulged, but for a moment, he resigned to his fate and returned to calm.

The inspection team collected all the financial statements of Shenghe and handed them over to the deputy. His attitude was not friendly, "Mr. Xiao, pay early and settle early, pay late, we are tired, and you are also in trouble."

***

At the other end of the old house, the lights in Jiang Rong's west courtyard were turned off, and the south courtyard was like daytime.

The atmosphere was extremely depressing.

Both Zheng Zhihe and Xiao Hui turned off their phones, which has never happened before.

The black chicken also knew nothing about Zheng Zhihe's whereabouts.

It is not surprising that he disappeared out of thin air, and his whereabouts are unknown together with his two wives, so there must be ghosts.

Chen Zheng was full of doubts, pacing in the study, inexplicably shrouded in an ominous premonition.

Sister Fen knocked on the door at this time, "Sir, the secretary of President Jin of Fucheng Group has something urgent to report."

"Jin Gui?" He sat down, "Come in."

The secretary barged in hurriedly, "Old chairman! Deputy director Xiao and President Jin have fallen."

Chen Zheng suddenly stood up again, "Why?"

"The whereabouts of Fucheng Group's 60 billion public funds is a mystery. The second son confessed that Deputy Director Xiao and Mr. Jin were behind the scenes. An overseas Chinese named Qi Shang accused him on the spot. The inspection team found He Pengkun and asked if the Swiss bank had the remittance. He Pengkun replied Yes, it is inconvenient to disclose the specific information. I got an internal rumor that the He family admitted that what the second son said is true, and Deputy Director Xiao may be doomed."

Chen Zheng rubbed his temples, and his premonition was confirmed.

"The old second hand holds the handle of the He family 100%. Although He Pengkun didn't come forward directly, he admits that the second brother's confession is true, which means he is subdued."

The secretary looked solemn, "Then will he show up later?"

"The He family has not intervened now. There is a high probability that the second child will not appreciate it. When is the time when he does not want to marry, He Pengkun may not show up again."

This is what shocked Chen Zheng the most.

I have the winning ticket in my hands, and when it's time, the second child played a tricky rabbit's three holes.

Jin Gui was the leader's henchman, and if he was cut off, Chen Yuan would not only lose his army, but also his reputation would plummet. Without his permission, Jin Gui would not have the guts to use public funds.

Chen Chongzhou was on a cliff, yet he was able to hold his breath. He set up a trick to draw his opponent, and his vitality was seriously injured.

Chen Zheng once again had a premonition.

About his fate, he never thought about it.

Worse than his worst expectations.

He rubbed a pinch of tobacco leaves, stuffed them in a pipe pot, and lit them.

At the same time, the Huaxi Palace was full of guests, singing and dancing.

The woman behind the curtain plucks the strings of the zither from bottom to top, and the music moves like clouds and water, while the movements of the rest of the girls come to an abrupt stop.

In the huge private room, she was the only one playing the piano, the sound of the piano was clear and shallow, like dense feathers, and the tenderness of water brushed over the man's heart.

Chen Yuan looked casually, and happened to be facing the gap in the curtain at a 45-degree oblique angle. This look was quite unexpected.

In his memory, Qiao Hanrun had an oval erythema on the tiger's mouth on his right hand, which was a natural birthmark.

There is a scar across the woman's tiger's mouth, in exactly the same position.

Chen Yuan stared unconsciously for a few seconds, signaling Liang Zewen to keep silent.

In an instant, the melody took a sharp turn, sometimes with galloping horseshoes, sometimes with majestic drums, and sometimes with infinite sadness.

He closed his eyes and thought about it, "The country is hated by the family, and the closeness to the country is timid. Few women have such a thunderous momentum."

"Young master ignores the most important point." Liang Zewen smiled intriguingly, "Her song is yearning for men."

"Is there?" Chen Yuan didn't like to tease women, and said lightly, "Mr. Liang is proficient in rhythm, but I can't."

At the end of the song, Liang Zewen waved, "Play a new one."

Yulan replied, "She is only good at this one."

Chen Yuan sniffed the aroma of the wine, and asked casually, "Can you play "Farewell"?"

Still Yulan replied, "The orchestra will play."

There is etiquette for hospitality in the social arena, and this kind of place where dignitaries are enthusiastic is even more courteous.

No flirting, no offense, just asking a serious question without answering, it would be too rude.

Even though Chen Yuan had a good temper, he couldn't help frowning, "Can't she speak?"

Yulan stepped down the marble steps, "Chen Dong, according to the rules of our Huaxi Palace, the main performer does not chat with clients or drink with clients."

"Oh?" He narrowed his eyes slightly, "Director Liang, the rules are quite novel."

Liang Zewen was impatient, "What's breaking the principle, didn't the manager tell you to entertain with heart?"

Yulan lowered her head, "We just finished playing in the box next door, and the manager only mentioned that he was a distinguished guest, and didn't have time to introduce him."

He threw his cup angrily, "You can be called honored guests in the Huaxi Palace. You have experienced countless men in the battlefield, don't you think about it!"

Chen Yuan took a sip of wine indifferently, without saying a word.

Yulan respectfully said, "The honored guest calms down."

Liang Zewen thought that he appeared to be unfamiliar with them and looked realistic, so Chen Yuan would not suspect him of acting and lure him into the game.

It's a pity that it's too late, and it's full of loopholes, "I forgot to reveal the origin of the eldest son in advance, they don't know Taishan with their eyes."

"They probably don't recognize me. I remember that Liang Dong didn't call me by my surname after entering the door." Chen Yuan looked at Yulan, "We have never met each other, and who told Miss that my surname is Chen?"

Liang Zewen was taken aback for a moment, and hastily smoothed things over, "I told her."

"Really?" He tilted his head, with a half-smile, "Didn't Director Liang forget to reveal my identity?"

"I... guess I got it wrong." Liang Zewen poured wine, trying to start another topic, "Chen Dong is down, and Fucheng will be your world in the future. The eldest son should take care of Changshi Group, and I will definitely help you."

Chen Yuan took the wine glass and turned it in his palm, "I like to talk about cooperation openly and honestly. Is Director Liang being instigated tonight?"

Liang Zewen gritted his teeth, "Where does this start? I often come to the Huaxi Palace for entertainment, and I think the environment is elegant, so I specially invited the eldest son to have fun together. I am kind."

He laughed, "Since the words are not speculative, I will leave."

Just about to get up, the woman behind the curtain said without warning, "Stay."

Chen Yuan was not thinking here, so he couldn't hear clearly, Ayun repeated, "Chen Dong, please stay."

He turned sideways and stopped, and Ayun immediately evaded to the base of the wall.

The first curtain of pink veil was pulled back silently, and the outline of the woman gradually became clear. Chen Yuan watched, his heartbeat stopped for a moment for no reason.

The lights are dimmed and everything is still.

That figure was like sharp tweezers, locking his throat, Chen Yuan felt his voice lost, and the blood flowed backwards all over his body.

The second curtain is thinner and rises slowly, and the hair stirs the light yellow skirt. Chen Yuan has an impression of this long skirt.

Lingyuan International Manor 2, he passed by by car, hung on the window sill.

It was a lonely evening.

He didn't pay attention to those at first, probably because the afterglow of the setting sun was too gentle, or he blamed the poor and long streets and alleys.

At a glance, the past is coming.

Qiao Hanrun also likes yellow and lotus root purple.

She always wears her hair in a bun, virtuous and dignified, and not noisy.

Leave a light to go home, cook a table of light dishes, kneel down on the sofa, and wait from evening to late at night.

In the old days, at that time.

Fresh faces, irreparable tragedies.

Sweat oozes from Chen Yuan's forehead, such a broad and heroic man suddenly seems to have strayed astray, sinking inch by inch, desolate and desolate, making people feel distressed.

Liang Zewen patrolled back and forth between him and the woman, and it was quite reasonable.

Chen Laoer is worthy of being an upstart in the industry, and he is doing well.No matter how deadly the danger is, there is also a way out.

Women are obviously Chen Yuan's lifeline.

Since ancient times, heroes have been sad for beauty.

The older generation said that raising ten wolves is worse than raising one weak woman.

The brave hunter subdues the wolf, and the lonely woman conquers the hunter.

Both the wolf and the hunter are losers, but the woman is the winner.