In the study of a penthouse mansion located in the heart of the imperial capital, Wu Kun was reporting the latest information he had just obtained to the middle-aged man sitting at the desk.
The man, about sixty years old, had a refined and handsome face. He wore a dark gray Mao suit, holding a string of oily, smooth agarwood prayer beads in his hand, turning them slowly.
This man was Jiang Yuan.
He was the so-called patriotic businessman from Hong Kong, and also the true mastermind behind Zhao Weixiang's claim of murdering Gao Shubai.
"Old Jiang, that Liu Yutong is not simple at all."
"The people under her are all well-trained, acting swiftly and ruthlessly. The security guards at Yunlu had no chance to resist before they were subdued. She not only beat up the Zhou family's young master, Zhou Heng, but also forced Lin Yue to slap herself repeatedly. In the end, it was Qin Yunlu and Lin Yi who stepped in to get those two out."
Jiang Yuan's fingers, spinning the prayer beads, paused briefly.
"What happened afterward?"
"After the incident was over, she went upstairs to meet with several business owners, including Lei Yun, Huang Zhangming, and Chu Hai, a partner of AEG... They seemed to be discussing investment matters."
Jiang Yuan squinted. "Lei Yun? The Lei Yun from Yinshan Software?"
Wu Kun nodded: "Yes, that's him. A major figure in China's internet circle."
Jiang Yuan narrowed his eyes, lost in thought.
"Anything else?"
Wu Kun thought for a moment and said: "Oh, by the way, earlier, Liu Yutong had a short-haired woman with her. She was said to be the long-lost daughter of the Lin family's matriarch, who had just been reunited with them. Her name is Gao Min."
"Before the conflict broke out, Gao Min left with two of Zhou Heng's friends, a man named Chen Xinhuai and a woman named Sun Mo. They are two celebrities who have been popular lately. They said they were going to some party."
Hearing the name Gao Min, a terrifying, chilling glint suddenly burst from Jiang Yuan's usually calm eyes.
He still remembered that name—it seemed to be the daughter of that police officer, Gao Shubai.
Unexpected, truly unexpected. Even he had been kept in the dark.
He knew a little about the background of Lin Jia's matriarch, Jiang Lu. That woman was once Lei Yun's woman.
He had to admit, that woman was skilled—remarrying and still managing to climb up to the Lin family, a high branch. A formidable talent indeed.
If this information was true, then Gao Min's real identity would be Lei Yun's daughter.
In that case, what was her relationship with Liu Yutong...?
" What is the relationship between Liu Yutong and Gao Min?" Jiang Yuan then asked.
Wu Kun replied: "As far as I know, they are friends. Liu Yutong seems to have come to accompany Gao Min for the family reunion, and also to discuss business on the side."
"Understood. You may leave now." Jiang Yuan waved his hand.
Wu Kun bowed and retreated, leaving the study.
As the study door closed, only Jiang Yuan remained in the room.
He put down his prayer beads, slowly stood up, and walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window. He gazed at the bustling, brilliant nightscape of the imperial capital outside, his eyes darkened with a terrifying gloom.
Gao Min... was actually Lei Yun's daughter.
This was truly unexpected.
And she had come to the imperial capital with Liu Yutong from the Wanlong Society.
Liu Yutong was a name he had long heard like thunder.
He had already learned about this person through various channels. He had heard she was an extremely ruthless character, directly forcing Zhao Weixiang to flee abroad before successfully hunting him down to kill him.
Of course, in truth, that was actually done by people he had arranged.
That girl, Liu Yutong, had just arrived and dared to beat up members of the Zhou and Lin families—truly as domineering as the rumors said.
Additionally, the fact that she was discussing business with those bosses showed that, like recent rumors suggested, she was busy expanding the Wanlong Society's commercial empire. Under such circumstances, how could she have the energy to investigate those old, dusty cases?
He also felt that this girl was cut from the same cloth as him—greedy and ruthless.
She had even sent her own father to prison. Wasn't that enough ruthlessness?
Someone like that probably wouldn't care what evidence Zhao Weixiang had.
Between them, it should just be an ordinary revenge killing.
Moreover, neither Lei Yun nor Gao Shubai had any connection to her, Liu Yutong, so there was no reason for her to look into things, right?
But the fact that she was with Gao Min, the daughter of Gao Shubai, did stir within him a vague sense of unease.
He then picked up his phone and dialed a number.
"Wu Kun."
Wu Kun, who had just reached downstairs, immediately turned back and knocked on the study door again. "Old Jiang, what's the matter?"
"Have someone keep tabs on that Liu Yutong. Watch her closely! Report every move she makes, everyone she meets, and every word she says to me."
Wu Kun promptly nodded: "Understood."
Jiang Yuan thought for a moment and added: "Also, send a message to the Zhou family. I know they won't let the matter of Zhou Heng being beaten rest easily, but tell them to hold their horses. We'll settle everything together when the time comes!"
"Isn't the Jiang family matriarch's birthday banquet coming up soon?"
Wu Kun asked tentatively: "Boss, do you mean..."
A cold smile curled at the corner of Jiang Yuan's mouth: "Let that insolent girl 'shine' properly at the banquet. At the right moment, raise her up high, and then expose her real identity, including all those shady things she did in Pearl City and abroad."
Wu Kun felt a chill run down his spine as he instantly understood Jiang Yuan's intentions.
As they say, red and black never go together. The aristocratic families in the imperial capital all had some degree of red, political background. What they detested most was being associated with shady, unsavory people. Even if the younger generations of these families were arrogant and overbearing, they dared not openly associate with those with a dark, criminal background.
If Liu Yutong's identity were publicly exposed in such a setting, including those appalling deeds she had done both domestically and abroad, they wouldn't even need to make a move. She would be in deep trouble all by herself.
Brilliant, truly brilliant.
Wu Kun silently admired Jiang Yuan's tactics and immediately nodded: "Understood, Old Jiang. Rest assured, I will make sure she reveals her true colors at the banquet!"
