Chapter 98

The press conference proceeded on schedule. At the conference, the spokesperson for the news reported on the various cases of public concern, listing them from the most significant to the least.

For a non-violent crime like Wang Rong's, which was merely about counterfeiting and selling fake goods, it would not have been mentioned if it were not for his unknown identity and the demands of the forces behind the scenes.

In any case, after various compromises, Wang Rong successfully shed his status as a suspect and was officially released.

An hour after the press conference made the clarification, the stock of the Universal Group began to stabilize, though there were no signs of a rebound, it bought valuable time for a resurgence.

Wang Rong, feeling helpless, had to abandon his plans for revenge against Lu Li and focus all his efforts on reorganizing the company, hoping to make amends.

In fact, he had no choice. With the great presence of Grandpa Yan at the top, the reminders from his elder brother Wang Jian in the middle, and the lack of anyone capable of dealing with Lu Li at the bottom, he could only choose to endure.

However, when he learned of the price the Wang family had paid to save him, he was so angry that he almost had a heart attack. His anger was so intense that even taking cooling medicine as a meal couldn't suppress it.

For the major families in Yanjing, unless they were completely at odds and ready to go down together, it was merely a matter of exchanging interests.

When all parties were satisfied, the problem was naturally resolved.

In this exchange of interests, Xiao Yuchuan, as Lu Li's uncle, naturally benefited the most. He finally achieved his long-held wish, taking over from the soon-to-retire Yan Zhishan as the new head of the department, his status rising rapidly.

The Yan and Xue families also reaped significant benefits, but they did not make demands for official positions. Instead, they heavily extorted the Wang family, enough to make Wang Rong feel the pain for a while.

The only one who suffered was the vice chairman of the Universal Group, who unfortunately became Wang Rong's scapegoat, taking on all the blame. If nothing unexpected happens, he will likely spend three to five years in prison. Of course, when he is released, he will likely be more valued and can return to his original position without much trouble.

As for the public, with their sources of information being so limited, even with the internet, it is difficult to see the secrets within the major families. Most of the time, they can only be led by the nose, which is indeed a sad state of affairs.

That afternoon, Xiao Yuchuan came to the hotel where Lu Li was temporarily staying. After a few pleasantries, he quickly took out a check and handed it to him, nominally as compensation from the Wang family.

Lu Li took the check and looked at it, a glint of sharpness in his eyes: "Fifty million?"

"We originally wanted more, but it seems the Wang family's desire for money is somewhat hereditary, even Wang Jian is no exception. It's easier to talk about money that hasn't yet landed in their pockets, but getting them to take money out of their pockets is incredibly difficult, so we could only manage this much." Xiao Yuchuan thought Lu Li was dissatisfied and explained casually.

"Oh, fifty million is fifty million. This deal is pretty good. I spent one million as a deposit, and now it's worth fifty times as much. If this happens a few more times, I might soon become the richest person in Haicheng."

Xiao Yuchuan was speechless, then took out a bank card, "The deposit has been refunded, it's on this card."

Lu Li was speechless, pushed the card back to Xiao Yuchuan, and took out another card to give him: "There's still nine million here. Along with the money you have, quickly return it to Yan Zhishan."

"Are you sure?" Xiao Yuchuan asked strangely.

"Of course. I hit it off with Yan Lique, I really can't take his money."

Hearing this reason, Xiao Yuchuan had nothing to say, but he was quite pleased inside.

His nephew's sense of righteousness was what he most hoped to see. After all, his nephew was too mysterious, and if his character were cold, the first to suffer might be their close relatives.

Putting away the bank card, Xiao Yuchuan smiled kindly, "This time, the Wang family made a significant concession. Two large projects in Yanjing, each with investments of several billion, which they originally had a good chance of securing, they have now promised not to interfere. Without the Universal Group bidding, the chances of Xue Weijun and a junior member of the Yan family winning the bid are over ninety percent. Additionally, Wang Jian has promised not to interfere with Xue Weili's promotion. The Yan family didn't make overly harsh demands, leaving some face for the Wang family, perhaps not wanting to completely break ties with them!"

"It's all about interests!"

Lu Li's face was full of disdain. When he found the counterfeiting den, he knew that at most, Wang Rong would lose face, and the chances of him going to jail were minimal.

If it weren't for the simultaneous intervention of the Yan and Xue families, it would have been difficult to even make him lose face.

Xiao Yuchuan sighed, "That's just the way it is. In the past, did no one discover that Wang Rong was auctioning off fakes? I doubt it. But every time the invited appraisers or bidders, who would dare to refuse? Besides, how many truly understand antiques? They buy them just to show off, would they really donate them to the country? At their level, unless they are particularly fond of money like Wang Rong, the amount of money is just a number. As long as they have that item at home, and an appraiser's certificate, who cares if it's real or fake."

Hearing Xiao Yuchuan say this, Lu Li looked at him strangely and smiled lightly, "You seem to know a lot about it? Did you do it a lot in the past?"

Xiao Yuchuan was drenched in sweat, "That was in the past, I've long since changed." He laughed dryly twice, not wanting to continue the topic, and changed the subject, "Xiao Jun told you not to go out tomorrow, she plans to come over and said she has something important to discuss with you."

"Something important?"

Lu Li's brows furrowed slightly, not quite understanding. After twenty years of living together, they knew each other well. Given Xiao Junlan's temperament, the important matter she mentioned must be significant.

Xiao Yuchuan said helplessly, "She said it herself, I don't know the specifics. After so many years, if she doesn't want to say, no one can make her."

"I understand."

Xiao Yuchuan saw Lu Li nod, thought for a moment, and hesitated to speak.

"What is it? Speak up!" Lu Li read his expression and asked lightly.

"Well, Xiao Li, Wang Rong has been released and will soon reappear in public. Wang Jian hopes that Wang Rong and we can turn enemies into friends. Of course, the lesson for Wang Rong was because of you, so how to proceed is up to you. This is also the wish of Xue Weili and Brother Yan."

Xiao Yuchuan felt it was better to clarify these matters, otherwise, if Lu Li didn't intend to let it go and they accepted the Wang family's goodwill and reconciled privately, it could damage the harmonious relationship with Lu Li.

Such consequences, not to mention Xiao Yuchuan, even Xue Weili and the others couldn't bear.

Hearing this, Lu Li looked deeply at Xiao Yuchuan, after a long pause, he raised his brows slightly and said lightly, "This time, I can let Wang Rong off, but I don't want there to be a next time. If he continues to act foolishly, whether it's Wang Rong, other members of the Wang family, or even people from other families in Yanjing, whoever stands in my way, I will eliminate them."

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