Chapter 72

"Damn it, I have to provide proof for a trip? What the hell." Xu Jianxing thought with resentment, then said somewhat unwillingly, "My girlfriend Lu Qian and her colleagues can vouch for me."

It wasn't that Xu Jianxing was unwilling to acknowledge Lu Qian as his girlfriend; he was fully aware that these people would definitely investigate Lu Qian. Once they found out about her situation, it would be hard for them not to misunderstand him as some kind of gigolo.

Sure enough, Liu Min continued, "Could you please tell me where your girlfriend Lu Qian is from and where she works? When did you plan to come to Shunhe Town?"

"I planned to come to Teng'an on August 3rd. This place was rented in advance by one of my girlfriend's company employees, who said the scenery here is nice. My girlfriend Lu Qian is from Yunhai City. She doesn't work at a regular job; she is the chairman and general manager of Yunhai Hongguang Pharmaceutical Group. Yes, her total assets are about 5 billion yuan."

Xu Jianxing had already decided to go all out. Since he would be investigated and looked down upon anyway, he might as well speak his mind, "By the way, my girlfriend is five years older than me and has a daughter, but she's not mine."

Regardless of whether what Xu Jianxing said was true, Liu Min immediately gave him a look of disdain, mixed with some disgust. It seemed that nowadays, gigolos were becoming more and more brazen, not only not feeling ashamed about such things but also having the nerve to talk about them.

The male police officers, after a moment of shock, also looked at Xu Jianxing with disdain, though they were secretly envious. Being a gigolo was good; it was nothing like their hard work for a meager salary.

As for Isabel, she was completely stunned. Although she had guessed what kind of person Xu Jianxing's girlfriend might be, she never imagined that she would be a married woman with a child. This was too unbelievable. Perhaps this bad guy had some unusual tastes.

If Xu Jianxing had sought out such a woman for money, Isabel would never believe it. Given Xu Jianxing's abilities, if he really wanted to make money, it wouldn't be too difficult. Even if he became a hitman, he could easily earn over a billion yuan a year.

Then, Liu Min steadied herself and said, "Mr. Xu, please wait a moment. I'll make a call to verify."

"Okay," Xu Jianxing nodded.

Liu Min walked to the side and made a call, briefly recounting what Xu Jianxing had said before hanging up.

Then, Liu Min walked to Isabel and smiled, "Miss Isabel, I need to gather some more information. If you're tired, you can go to the city police station, and someone will take your statement there."

"No rush, I find this quite interesting," Isabel shook her head and then said, "By the way, can I say something?"

"Sure, go ahead," Liu Min said, slightly taken aback.

"I know Mr. Xu," Isabel pointed at Xu Jianxing, her face half-smiling, but seeing that Xu Jianxing had no reaction, she pouted and said, "The emerald worth 100 million yuan in my hand was traded with Mr. Xu."

"Ah!" Liu Min and the others were stunned, never expecting this gigolo to have such good luck and make a fortune.

Liu Min quickly regained her composure and smiled, "I know Miss Isabel wants to help Mr. Xu clear his name, but I still need to ask some questions."

"Alright," Isabel shrugged, knowing that Liu Min's thoughts were similar to hers: rich people wouldn't mind having more money. However, if it could be proven that Xu Jianxing and the wealthy woman really had a relationship, his suspect status could almost be cleared.

After all, Xu Jianxing had said he came for a trip, which he had planned long ago. With such a wealthy girlfriend, why would he take such a big risk to kidnap Isabel for an emerald, even if it was valuable, especially since it was sold by Xu Jianxing himself? This made it even more impossible.

About ten minutes later, Liu Min received a call confirming the existence of Lu Qian and that everything Xu Jianxing said about her was true. The last step was to verify that Xu Jianxing was indeed Lu Qian's boyfriend.

Liu Min wasted no time and called Lu Qian using the number provided...

At the same time, Lu Qian, who was inspecting a jewelry store in Yunhai City, heard her phone ring. Seeing an unfamiliar number, she answered without hesitation, "Hello, I'm Lu Qian. Who is this?"

"Ms. Lu, I'm Deputy Director Liu Min from Baoshan Public Security Bureau. I need to ask if you know a person named Xu Jianxing," Liu Min said straightforwardly.

Hearing the police, Lu Qian became anxious, "Yes, I know him. Has something happened to him?"

Hearing Lu Qian's tone, Liu Min knew that what Xu Jianxing said was mostly true. She smiled, "Ms. Lu, please don't worry. We just need to gather some information from Mr. Xu. By the way, Mr. Xu said you are his girlfriend. Is this true?"

"Yes, it's true," Lu Qian said, without any hesitation. Normally, she might have felt a bit embarrassed or sweet, but with the police involved, she was too worried to think about anything else.

"How long have you known each other, and how close are you? This is important, but I can't tell you why. Please think carefully before you answer," Liu Min said solemnly.

Lu Qian replied without hesitation, "I've known him for a year. As for how close we are, since you know I'm wealthy, I'll express it in terms of money, even though it's vulgar, it better conveys my feelings."

"Go ahead, Ms. Lu," Liu Min nodded.

"Money, as much as he wants, I'll give him. Even the company my father left me, if he asks, I'll transfer all my shares to him without hesitation. If you don't believe me, you can have him call me to test it, or you can even witness the transfer of shares. Do you understand my feelings, Director Liu?"

Lu Qian said with deep emotion. Since Xu Jianxing told her about his martial arts skills, she had fallen hopelessly in love with him. She could confidently say that even if her assets were in the trillions, Xu Jianxing wouldn't give them a second glance. This was her greatest understanding of him.

Hearing this, Liu Min understood that Ms. Lu's feelings for Xu Jianxing were so deep that they were inseparable. Her perception of Xu Jianxing improved, and she believed that as a company CEO, Lu Qian wouldn't be so naive. Xu Jianxing must have his own merits and wasn't just after her money, or why would she be so devoted to him?

Liu Min shook her head in disbelief and then said, "I understand, Ms. Lu. I have one more question: When did Mr. Xu plan to come to this place for a trip?"

"August 3rd," Lu Qian thought for a moment and answered, "He mentioned it to me on August 3rd. We arrived in Shunhe Town on August 5th. The house was rented by my Kunming branch manager, Hu Yansheng. I also stayed in Shunhe for two days but had to return to Yunhai City due to some matters."

"Ah," Liu Min nodded and smiled, "I understand. Please rest assured that Mr. Xu is fine. Do you need to say anything to him now?"

"Since he's fine, there's no need. I'm sure he'll call me later."

Hearing that Xu Jianxing was fine, Lu Qian felt relieved. She believed that as long as Xu Jianxing wasn't too far away, he would definitely hear their conversation. Indeed, as Lu Qian thought, Xu Jianxing heard everything clearly and felt a warm sense of gratitude.

Liu Min smiled and said, "Alright, Ms. Lu, I'll hang up now."

"Sure, if you ever come to Yunhai, I'll treat you to a meal," Lu Qian smiled.

"Thank you, Ms. Lu. Goodbye."

"Goodbye."

After hanging up, Liu Min looked at Xu Jianxing with a much gentler expression and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Xu, for keeping you waiting. I apologize."

"It's fine, I understand that you're just following procedure," Xu Jianxing smiled and nodded.

"Alright, Mr. Xu, please leave your phone number and try not to leave the country for a while. We might need to contact you if there are any further questions," Liu Min said with a smile.

Hearing this, Xu Jianxing felt a bit annoyed, knowing that the director still had some doubts. In reality, he didn't know that this was also Liu Min's professional habit; she wouldn't let go of even the slightest possibility.

Despite his annoyance, Xu Jianxing still gave Liu Min his phone number.

After writing it down, Liu Min smiled, "Thank you, Mr. Xu. We'll leave you to your business." She waved and left.

"Okay," Xu Jianxing responded indifferently.

Seeing Xu Jianxing's attitude, Liu Min didn't mind. It was a normal human reaction. She smiled and nodded again, turning to Isabel, "Let's go, Miss Isabel."

"Okay," Isabel smiled and, led by a police officer, walked toward a police car. As she was about to get in, she winked at Xu Jianxing.

This made Xu Jianxing feel a bit helpless. Liu Min, who was opening the car door, saw Isabel's gesture but didn't think much of it. After all, Xu Jianxing and Isabel had already known each other, and even if they weren't very familiar, it was normal for Westerners to say goodbye, even if it seemed a bit teasing or flirtatious. Regardless, it was still a form of greeting.

Watching them all get into the car and leave, Xu Jianxing called Lu Qian. The call was answered almost immediately, and Lu Qian's slightly anxious voice came through, "Honey, what happened just now? Did Director Liu leave?"

"She left," Xu Jianxing said with a bitter smile. "Actually, nothing much happened. I just suffered an unwarranted disaster."

Then, Xu Jianxing didn't hide much and explained the situation, though he didn't mention the more scandalous parts, like touching Isabel's butt.

When Lu Qian heard that Xu Jianxing had sold an emerald for 100 million yuan, she was shocked. When he mentioned being kidnapped, she was very worried, even though she knew he would be fine. When he talked about knocking out the armed bandits, she felt relieved.

However, when she heard that Xu Jianxing had accepted Isabel's gratitude, she found it quite amusing. She thought her husband was really something, not caring about money but still accepting the emerald as a gift. However, she could understand his thoughts to some extent.