Chapter 58

How is that possible?

How could that notebook end up in the hands of the disciplinary committee??

In the private room, He Fenghua's face no longer showed any trace of the joy and excitement from being recognized by Han Guodong; instead, it was filled with confusion and fear.

Confusion, because he knew better than anyone that the notebook was hidden in his safe, and that safe was made by the American Alliance military. Not only ordinary people, but even some so-called king thieves might not be able to open it!

Fear, because he knew what that notebook meant to the He family. It could be said without exaggeration that once the contents of that notebook were exposed, it would be like dropping a nuclear bomb on the official and business circles in Jiangnan!

"Buzz..."

Just as He Fenghua was stunned by this sudden news, his phone vibrated, jolting him out of his shock.

Perhaps because the matter was too serious, he ignored Han Guodong and immediately took out his phone to answer it.

"Where are you now?"

As soon as the call connected, before He Fenghua could speak, his father He Rui's voice came through the receiver, unusually grave.

"I'm having dinner with Uncle Han."

He Fenghua answered instinctively, then quickly asked, "Dad, I just heard Uncle Han say that the notebook is in the hands of the disciplinary committee?"

"I called you to tell you about this!" He Rui said anxiously.

"I put it in the safe, and only I can open it..." He Fenghua explained, full of doubt.

"Listen, Xiaohua, I've just received accurate information that many officials related to our family have been secretly taken away, including your uncle!" He Rui interrupted He Fenghua, his tone extremely grave, "This means that the notebook must have been stolen and handed over to the disciplinary committee! If nothing goes wrong, the higher-ups will soon take action against our family!"

"Dad, what should we do?"

He Fenghua was at a loss. Although he was hailed as a rising star in the Jiangnan business community and was designated as the successor of the He family, the severity of this matter was completely beyond his control.

"Xiaohua, listen, the severity of this matter far exceeds your imagination!"

On the other end of the phone, He Rui, who was in the No. 1 villa of the He family, seemed worried that someone might come to arrest him at any moment, and spoke rapidly, "According to the information I have, the higher-ups might even take action against Uncle Zhao. The only way out now is for you to seek help from Han Guodong. Only he can minimize the impact of this matter!"

As he heard his father's words, He Fenghua broke out in a cold sweat.

Because... Uncle Zhao, whom He Rui mentioned, was a major supporter of the He family in recent years and, like Han Guodong, was a giant in the Jiangnan political arena!

Given that even such a figure was in danger, it was clear how serious this matter was.

"Creak!"

"He Rui, we have evidence that you have repeatedly bribed state officials, violating Article 389 of the Criminal Law, constituting the crime of bribery. Please come with us!"

A few seconds later, just as He Fenghua was about to say something, the police entered He Rui's study on the other end of the phone, intending to take him away.

Hearing the police's words, He Fenghua was so frightened that his heart skipped a beat, and his phone almost slipped from his hand.

"Uncle... Uncle Han..."

After the call ended, He Fenghua looked at Han Guodong with a pleading expression, hoping that Han Guodong would step in to save him and the He family.

However—

Before He Fenghua could say anything more, Han Guodong coldly interrupted him, "This matter is clearly a deliberate act. At this point, I can't save you."

Perhaps not expecting Han Guodong to refuse so decisively, He Fenghua was momentarily stunned.

"Dad, please help him," Han Jing pleaded, "At least make sure he's safe!"

"Bribery is punished less severely than accepting bribes, usually with a sentence of less than five years. Five years will pass quickly," Han Guodong remained unmoved. He could recognize He Fenghua for the sake of his daughter's love, but he would never take the risk to save He Fenghua!

Moreover, even if he was willing, the people behind him would not allow it!

"Dad..."

Han Jing was desperate and grabbed Han Guodong's arm, while He Fenghua looked at Han Guodong pitifully, hoping for his mercy.

"Xiaojing, come with me!" Han Guodong's face turned ashen, and he stood up, intending to leave.

"Dad, I beg you, save him!"

"How can I save him? Even Zhao Xigui has been taken away. Can I save him?" Han Guodong's face was full of anger, as if blaming his daughter for not understanding the situation.

"Uh..."

Han Jing opened her mouth but was at a loss for words. On one hand, she had never seen Han Guodong so angry with her before. More importantly, she knew that Zhao Xigui, whom Han Guodong mentioned, was also a giant in the Jiangnan political arena. If Zhao Xigui was taken away, the severity of the matter far exceeded her expectations!

"By the way, did you write those two porcelain vases in the notebook?" Seeing that his daughter was silent, Han Guodong thought of something and stared at He Fenghua with a piercing gaze.

Thump!

He Fenghua's heart skipped a beat, and his mouth opened, "I... I'm sorry, Uncle Han, I..."

"You..."

Seeing this, Han Guodong's heart was like a mirror, and he turned red with anger. He then turned his head and said to Han Jing in a tone that brooked no argument, "Let's go!"

At that moment, it seemed he had no interest in speaking to He Fenghua anymore.

Hearing this, Han Jing was stunned for a moment, then... she bit her lip and stared at He Fenghua motionlessly!

Originally, she thought that He Fenghua was with her not only to leverage their family's influence but also because he liked her.

But from He Fenghua's actions, it was clear that he was with her only to climb up to her father!

That was... his only purpose!!

Realizing this, Han Jing felt as if her heart had been stabbed, and the pain was unbearable.

"Xiaojing, I..."

Seeing this, He Fenghua tried to explain. He knew that at this point, only Han Jing could persuade Han Guodong to save him.

"He Fenghua, you bastard!" Han Jing, furious, angrily shouted and grabbed a teacup to throw at He Fenghua.

"Smash—"

The teacup hit He Fenghua's forehead, and it landed precisely on the bump that Ye Fan had thrown at him earlier. Blood spurted out, staining his face, and the scalding hot tea burned his handsome face.

"Xiaojing..."

Perhaps not expecting Han Jing to hit him, He Fenghua was stunned. Then, seeing Han Jing follow Han Guodong out, he grabbed her arm like a lapdog.

"Let go, from now on, I don't know you!"

As Han Guodong's daughter, Han Jing was a princess in Jiangnan, and countless men pursued her. She had repeatedly rejected those men for He Fenghua. Now, learning that He Fenghua didn't like her at all, how could she bear it?

Hearing Han Jing's cold words, He Fenghua, covered in blood, stiffened, and his right hand instinctively loosened.

"He Fenghua, I warn you, don't say things recklessly, or you and your father will face more than just a five-year sentence!" Han Guodong said coldly.

Without a response, He Fenghua stood there, dazed, as if he had completely lost his mind.

"How could this happen?"

After Han Guodong and Han Jing left, He Fenghua felt as if he had fallen from heaven to hell, collapsing on the ground, muttering to himself.

"Sir, are you okay?"

At the private room's door, a waiter heard the commotion and arrived in time. Seeing He Fenghua sitting on the ground, covered in blood, he asked weakly.

"Get out!"

He Fenghua roared, grabbing a chair and throwing it at the waiter.

"Ah—"

The waiter screamed in fright and quickly dodged.

Clang—

The chair hit the private room's door, making a loud noise.

"Why is this happening?!"

In the private room, He Fenghua, like a madman, smashed and threw things, the sounds of breaking objects echoing continuously.

"He Fenghua, we have evidence that you have repeatedly bribed state officials, violating Article 389 of the Criminal Law, constituting the crime of bribery. Please come with us!"

Five minutes later, just as He Fenghua had trashed the private room, several police officers entered.

In fact, they had arrived earlier but did not enter rashly due to Han Guodong's presence. They sought instructions and waited for Han Guodong to leave before arresting He Fenghua.

"You're the one who bribed!"

Not only did He Fenghua not surrender, but he grabbed a chair and threw it at the leading police officer, like a mad dog, completely losing his mind!

He Fenghua was indeed going mad.

Originally, he had gained Han Guodong's recognition and could rise to prominence with Han Guodong's influence. He had even fantasized about making it to the Forbes list...

But now, he had been abandoned by Han Guodong and Han Jing, and the entire He family was facing a catastrophic disaster—he and He Rui were going to prison!

In a short time, his entire life was ruined, as if he had fallen from heaven to hell!

This was an unimaginable blow to He Fenghua!

"Handcuff him and take him away!"

The leading police officer dodged the chair He Fenghua threw and, red with anger, coldly ordered.

Upon receiving the order, the police officers behind him pounced on He Fenghua like hungry tigers, quickly pinning him to the ground and handcuffing him.

"He Fenghua, your crimes will now include assaulting a police officer!" The leading police officer said coldly as He Fenghua was subdued, "Take him away!"

Hearing the leading police officer's cold words, He Fenghua's body trembled, and the beast within him seemed to be instantly drained. He did not resist and was dragged out of the private room like a dead dog.

Soon, He Fenghua was taken out of the restaurant by the police and escorted to a police car.

Just as two police officers were about to put He Fenghua in the car, he suddenly saw a young couple step out of a stretched Mercedes.

Ye Fan and Su Yuxin.

Because it was Sunday, Su Yuxin did not go to the company but brought Ye Fan to visit the West Lake, planning to have lunch at this famous Tujia restaurant in Hangzhou.

The appearance of Ye Fan and Su Yuxin seemed to bring back the beast within He Fenghua, and it was even more疯狂!

"Scum!"

The beast within He Fenghua erupted, and he suddenly broke free from the two police officers, charging at Ye Fan and Su Yuxin like a mad beast, roaring.

Huh?

Hearing He Fenghua's hate-filled roar and seeing him, covered in blood, charging at her and Ye Fan, Su Yuxin was stunned.

Ye Fan, however, stepped forward calmly, blocking Su Yuxin.

"Get back here!"

Under the watchful eyes of Ye Fan, Su Yuxin, and the onlookers, the completely mad He Fenghua had just run two meters when he was tackled to the ground by the two police officers.

"Let's go." Ye Fan smiled, then led Su Yuxin into the Tujia restaurant.

"Scum!"

Seeing Ye Fan and Su Yuxin about to leave, He Fenghua, ignoring the police pulling his hair, roared at them.

No response.

Ye Fan treated He Fenghua's roar as a fart and ignored it.

Su Yuxin, however, gave He Fenghua a pitying glance.

Could... could it be them?

He Fenghua's heart raced, and he stood there, stunned.

There was no answer, and the arrogant words he had spoken yesterday echoed in his ears like a curse.

"Su Yuxin, I have to admit, your comeback was impressive. But... your final move was superfluous and laughable."

"Mr. Ye, do you think I could use your assault as an excuse to send you to the police station?"

"Such a foolish tactic, I would not use, nor would I stoop to it."

"I just wanted to remind Mr. Ye that no one has ever dared to touch me, from childhood to now."

Thinking about it, He Fenghua felt as if he had been struck by lightning, collapsing to the ground, his face pale as paper.

He who humiliates others will be humiliated himself!