Chapter 560: Draw
“Squeak.”
The tall iron door slowly opened,
as far as the eye could see.
A young man with a clean temperament stood beside the car with a warm smile.
After enjoying a unique vacation for more than half a month, Lampe is moving forward.
“Here.”
In this kind of scene, others would either send flowers or say blessings, but Jiang Chen handed him a knife.
Lampei Zhi raised his hand and took it.
"Even if I take special care of you, the food inside should not be as good as outside. I have reserved a seat, let's eat first."
Jiang Chen, who came to meet Feng alone without any pomp, opened the car window as a gentleman.
Lampe sat in the car without saying a word.
“Bang.”
Jiang Chen closed the car door and got in from the other side.
On the way, neither of them was in a hurry to talk.
When the car stopped, Lan Peizhi looked at the club sign outside.
Vientiane Senluo.
That’s right.
The place where Kim Joo Hyun was almost defiled seems to be the beginning of all these events.
Jiang Chen opened the door and got out of the car as if nothing had happened.
"Mr. Jiang, please come inside."
Service staff in suits and leather shoes quickly came over and were respectful.
Jiang Chen acted as if nothing had happened.
Lan Peizhi is no different.
As if nothing had happened, this club is still magnificent, and everyone who comes and goes is of extraordinary bearing, either rich or noble.
“How?”
Entering the private room, Lan Peizhi finally spoke.
“You mean Cui Zaiye?”
Jiang Chen simply explained: “He has an illegitimate son, and now he is in my hands.”
As he said that, he took Pick up the kettle and fill the cup with water.
"Where's An Zairong?"
"Sentenced to fifty years."
Jiang Chen pushed the water cup over and took the initiative to explain without the other party asking: "Maybe you haven't thought of it, like How can a person like him still care about others?"
"That's right."
As he said that, he took out his phone and said, "The assets of Zhushi Club. They have all been confiscated by Goryeo, and some of them have been bought by me. Let’s see what to do with them.”
That’s right.
Because Zou Kezhao and An Zairong took all the responsibility, Lan Peizhi was freed from suspicion and was acquitted.
But Zhushi Company cannot escape the consequences of "confiscation".
After the Goryeo government took back these assets, it would definitely be impossible for them to run it themselves, so Jiang Chen found an opportunity to take advantage of it.
Although Zhumuro Club is an outright evil organization, it also has some legitimate businesses.
Taking advantage of General Bouton's relationship, Jiang Chen offered a "suitable" price and quietly purchased this part of the legal assets. It can be said that everyone was happy for all parties involved.
The overhead is not high.
The total cost was more than 3 billion.
It’s not that Jiang Chen doesn’t want to ask for a high price, but there’s no reason for the buyer to raise the price when doing business?
However, the expenditure of this money can be regarded as easing the relationship between him and the Goryeo government, and also made Lampezhi's release smoother.
Of course.
He bought these assets not to "buy the bottom", but to return them to their original owners.
Looking at the contracts on his mobile phone, Lan Peizhi said without any emotion, "These things belong to you, and what you do with them is up to you."
In this regard, Jiang Chen was not surprised.
If she accepts it so easily, then she is not Lampezhi.
"But I'm not familiar with these industries. Otherwise, if you send people to re-run these businesses, it will be treated as technical shares. Of course, although the Goryeo government sold these industries to me, it will definitely focus on supervision in the future, so It’s best to operate legally and legally.”
Jiang Chen took a sip of water.
Lampe Zhi did not laugh or continue the topic, "This amount of money should not be enough to impress the Korean government."
"Of course it is not enough, it is only a few billions. What can Korea say? Anyway, It’s also a developed country, and I know General Bouton.”
Jiang Chen said easily.
"General Buton?"
"Well, he is the top commander of the security forces stationed in Goryeo, a very kind general."
Lampe's sudden There was silence.
Her lips moved, but she hesitated in a rare move.
Jiang Chen seemed to know what she wanted to ask, "I also got the thread through my friends."
Answered, but didn’t seem to answer either.
With Lan Peizhi’s character, it was natural that he did not pursue the question further.
“I owe you a favor.”
It’s not like ordinary people just open their mouths and speak without any weight, even if they are said in a calm tone, for a favor from a person like her, It cannot be measured by money.
"Anyway, it was in the parking lot that day. If it weren't for you, I would have been lying there."
Jiang Chen smiled.
Lampei Zhi glanced at him, lowered his head, picked up the cup and drank water, and said no more.
Jiang Chen called the waiter.
The dishes are served.
"I have no choice but to ask Mr. Zou to plead guilty first. After a period of time, I can arrange for Mr. Zou to fake his death and find someone to replace his body."
Jiang Chen expressed his thoughts.
It is unlikely that Zou Kezhao will be released publicly, but it is not that difficult to get Zou Kezhao out.
Similar methods are often used in movies, TV series, and even in reality. See, it's not very clever, but it's very practical.
After all, anyone who cares knows that Zou Kezhao is just a scapegoat and does not matter at all.
As long as Zou Kezhao comes out and returns to China immediately, no one will know, or in other words, no one will delve into it.
During the second visit to persuade the other party to plead guilty, Jiang Chen had already thought about the follow-up treatment.
An Zairong deserved his crime, and it was the retribution he deserved to be imprisoned, but he could not abandon Zou Kezhao.
Not to mention the principles of life he had promised to the other party, he had to worry about Lan Peizhi alone.
The most critical reason why this case is becoming more and more complicated is that Lan Peizhi is unwilling to "abandon the car to save the handsome man."
If the arrested Zou Kezhao had been "accidentally killed" earlier, nothing that followed would have happened.
It is conceivable that in Lampei's heart, this man who has been imprisoned is not a pawn that can be abandoned at any time.
I have already used up so much energy. Even if I cannot increase my favorability, at least I cannot make the other party feel grudge because of Zou Kezhao.
"It won't take long, it will only take a year and a half. When the limelight passes, no one will care about this case anymore..."
In the middle of Jiang Chen's words, his cell phone suddenly rang. The ringtone interrupted.
Are you calling at this time?
You know, Lan Peizhi just came out.
Jiang Chen stopped talking and watched the other party take out his mobile phone.
"Aunt Lan, I'm sorry, I just heard about it from Jinse."
The voice on the other end sounded apologetic.
“After I heard about it, I called various parties. Aunt Lan should have come out by now.”
This attentiveness can be given promptly and quickly.
Lampei Zhi's face was calm, and he couldn't see any clues. He just said "hmm".
"Then I'll be relieved."
The other party seemed to be relieved, and then smiled and said: "When Aunt Lan returns to China, I will pick her up."
Lampe was noncommittal.
There was not much politeness. After a few pleasantries, the call ended.
Jiang Chen didn’t ask who it was.
"Although the matter has come to an end, your stay in Goryeo still attracts too much attention. I think it is better to go back first."
He reminded tactfully.
Now that everyone has been released, the travel restrictions have naturally been lifted.
Lan Peizhi didn't reply. She was eating food with chopsticks. She didn't look like someone who had just been released from the detention center. Her expression and complexion were more pleasant than Jiang Chen who was outside. People believed her when she said she just came back from vacation.
Same.
Although Jiang Chen didn't travel much during this period, he spent a lot of effort.
Lampei Zhi is inside, so at least he shouldn’t have much to worry about.
Jiang Chen also picked up the chopsticks.
The private room became quiet.
But it didn’t take long for the peaceful atmosphere to be destroyed.
The phone rang again. this time.
It’s Jiang Chen’s mobile phone.
He took out his phone and looked at it, and found that it was Cha Changmin.
“Hello.”
“Something happened to Zou Kezhao.”
Listen to the thunder in the silent place.
Jiang Chen, who originally thought the situation was settled, suddenly frowned, glanced at Lan Peizhi, and asked in a solemn voice: "What happened?"
"The incident happened suddenly, and I am not the one at the moment. It’s too clear that he had an argument with an inmate while eating and it escalated into a violent conflict. By the time the prison guards took control of the situation, he was seriously injured.”
Jiang said. Chen said in a low voice, an ominous premonition already appearing in his heart.
“Rescue is ineffective.”
Che Changmin really kept his story short and concise.
Jiang Chen's pupils narrowed.
Fights in prison are nothing to make a fuss about.
But the timing, isn’t it too much of a coincidence?
As soon as Lan Peizhi came out, Zou Kezhao had a conflict with others and died in prison?
“Where is An Zairong?”
After a moment of silence, Jiang Chen asked.
"An Zairong is fine now. Do you need me to let the prison authorities protect him?"
"There is no need."
Jiang Chen said, his eyes flashing, "Okay, I understand."
Che Changmin hung up the phone.
Jiang Chen put down his phone and looked at Lan Peizhi.
“Say.”
Lan Peizhi poked at it and seemed to have heard some clues.
Jiang Chen hesitated for a moment, then said frankly: "There was news from the prison that Mr. Zou had a violent conflict with someone inside, and unfortunately... died."
Lan Peizhi suddenly fell silent. .
I heard such news just after seeing the light of day again.
What a great gift.
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Funeral Home.
The man who once struggled on the edge of life and death did not fall under the enemy's sword, but died in the iron cage of suffocation.
Both Xing Jie and Xu Kuan, who were hospitalized, dragged their injured bodies to the scene and looked at the box of ashes with great grief and anger.
"It must be the Koreans! Damn it! You son of a bitch!"
Jiang Chen put on the incense with an expressionless face.
“Is there really no need to send Mr. Zou’s ashes back to China?”
Lan Peizhi, dressed in black, looked at the black and white photo on the memorial tablet and said, “No need.”
Jiang Chen didn’t try to persuade him again.
Although there is a saying that fallen leaves return to their roots.
But there is another saying that death is like a lamp going out.
Lan Peizhi and Zou Kezhao are not the people who pay attention to these customs.
“I’m sorry.”
Jiang Chen looked at the mourning platform.
The people imprisoned with Zou Kezhao are all serious criminals, and no information can be obtained from them.
But this matter is obviously not that simple.
I did not kill Boren, but Boren died because of me.
Zou Kezhao died in prison. There is no doubt that he has an unshirkable responsibility.
"It has nothing to do with you."
According to her past personality, Lan Peizhi was unlikely to respond, but today she seemed to be different from usual, saying calmly: "From the time he promised you to plead guilty. From the moment he was ready."
Prepared?
What to prepare?
Are you preparing to... die?
But he promised that he would rescue him.
Jiang Chen turned his head and looked at the woman beside him in confusion.
The other party looked forward, his face that had defeated the years was like a pool of aged wine, neither sad nor happy.
"That day in the parking lot was the first time you killed someone."
Narrative sentence.
Not a question.
But Jiang Chen still nodded.
Lan Peizhi did not continue and changed the subject: "The properties of Zhushi Club that you bought can be handed over to them. They have been following Zou Kezhao and are very familiar with various businesses of Zhushi Club. Familiar.”
Of course they were referring to Xing Jie and Xu Kuan at the back.
They had proven their loyalty that day in the parking lot.
Lan Peizhi didn't seem too angry about Zou Kezhao's death. It was even difficult to see a trace of sadness on her face. After saying that, she turned around and planned to leave.
“Who is it?”
Jiang Chen couldn’t help but ask her back.
If Zou Kezhao's death was not a coincidence, then the only possibility is that it was the evil mastermind behind the scenes.
Lampei's footsteps paused and then moved forward again.
“One must know his opponent clearly.”
The words came.
The answer is not what was asked.
But it looks very meaningful.
Jiang Chen’s eyes kept fluctuating as he watched the black figure move away.
Know your opponent?
What I am blaming myself for is that I still don’t understand the other party.
Or maybe he is reminding himself that the man behind the control who has never shown up has nothing to do with him, so he should not mind his own business?
Lan Peizhi has left and is destined to not give any explanation.
Jiang Chen withdrew his gaze and looked at Zou Kezhao's spiritual tablet again.
Unlike Xu Kuan and Xing Jie, he did not have a deep friendship with Zou Kezhao. At best, he only met them a few times. It would be too hypocritical to say how sad and painful they were.
But he felt guilty.
"That day in the parking lot was the first time you killed someone."
Lampe's words came to mind again.
Maybe.
The other person's implication was that he was still young.
Indeed.
Quan Shangying's safety made him feel that the mastermind behind the scenes was not such a cold-blooded person.
But now it seems.
He is too optimistic.
If he had been more cautious and thoughtful, maybe Zou Kezhao could have escaped the bad luck.
If it were Lampei who handled it, such a thing might not have happened.
Jiang Chen slowly exhaled and stared at Zou Kezhao's spiritual body. There was guilt in his eyes, but he was not depressed.
No one is a saint.
No one can do anything wrong.
Human growth takes time.
It has only been less than a year since he stepped out of school.
"Mr. Zou, does he have any relatives in China?"
"There was an old mother, but she passed away not two years after Brother Zou came to Korea."
Xu Jie endured his grief. This man, who could not change his face even when faced with swords and axes, had red eyes at this moment.
When a man sheds tears, he doesn’t shed them easily, but he has not yet reached the sad point.
No wonder Lan Peizhi did not choose to transport the ashes back to China.
After standing in front of the mourning for a while, Jiang Chen turned around and walked out of the mourning hall.
Cross the threshold.
The phone’s ringtone rang suddenly and without warning.
From domestic.
Unfamiliar number.
Jiang Chen pressed the connect button, picked up the phone, and put it to his ear.
“Hello.”
“It’s a draw this time.”
Jiang Chen didn’t respond and hung up the phone directly.
(End of this chapter)