63: Chapter 058 [He who insults others, insults himself!] 63: Chapter 058 [He who insults others, insults himself!] How could this be?

How could that notebook possibly have fallen into the hands of the Disciplinary Committee?

In the private room, He Fenghua’s face could no longer find a trace of the joy and excitement of being acknowledged by Han Guodong, there was only confusion and panic.

The confusion stemmed from his certainty that the notebook was hidden in his safe, a safe manufactured by the military of the American Alliance, which not even ordinary people, let alone the so-called Thief Kings, could open!

The panic was because he knew what the notebook meant for the He Family—it was no exaggeration to say that once the contents of that notebook were exposed, it would be akin to dropping a nuclear bomb on the official and business sectors of Jiangnan!

“Buzz…buzz…”

Just as He Fenghua was completely stunned by this sudden news, his cell phone vibrated, waking him from his astonishment.

Perhaps because the matter was too grave, he directly ignored Han Guodong and took out his phone to answer at the first opportunity.

“Where are you right now?”

As soon as the call connected, before He Fenghua could speak, the voice of his father, He Rui, came from the handset, sounding extremely solemn.

“I am having dinner with Uncle Han.”

He Fenghua replied subconsciously, then hurriedly asked, “Dad, I just heard Uncle Han say that the notebook is in the hands of the Disciplinary Committee?”

“I’m calling you specifically to talk about this!”, He Rui said with an urgency.

“I put it in the safe, and only I can open it…”, He Fenghua explained in disbelief.

“Listen, Xiao Hua, I’ve just received accurate information, many officials associated with our family have been secretly taken away, including your eldest uncle!”

He Rui cut He Fenghua off abruptly, his tone as grave as can be, “That means, surely that notebook has been stolen and given to the Disciplinary Committee!

Without a doubt, the higher-ups will soon take action against our family!”

“Dad, what should we do?”

He Fenghua felt lost; although he was known as a rising star in the Jiangnan Business World and designated as the successor to the He Family, the severity of the situation was entirely beyond his control.

“Xiao Hua, listen, the severity of this matter goes far beyond your imagination!”

On the other end of the phone, He Rui, who was in the He Family’s Villa No.

1, seemed to fear that someone would come in at any moment to arrest him and spoke at a rapid pace, “According to the information I’ve received, they might even target your Uncle Zhao soon, our only option now is to ask Han Guodong for help, only he can minimize the impact of this situation!”

As the words of his father, He Rui, rang in his ears, He Fenghua broke out in a cold sweat.

Because…

the Uncle Zhao mentioned by He Rui had been the He Family’s rock over the past few years, and now, like Han Guodong, he was one of the titans of the Jiangnan Officialdom!

If even such individuals with their status and positions were vulnerable, one could imagine the severity of the current situation!

“Creak!”

“He Rui, we have evidence to prove that you have on multiple occasions bribed state functionaries, violating Article 389 of the Criminal Law, which constitutes the crime of bribery.

Please come with us.”

A few seconds later, just when He Fenghua wanted to say something else, over the phone, the police entered He Rui’s study, intending to take him away.

Barely hearing the police’s words, He Fenghua was so frightened that his heart lurched, and his phone nearly slipped from his hand.

“Han…

Uncle Han…”

After the phone hung up, He Fenghua looked at Han Guodong with a pleading gaze, hoping Han Guodong could step in to save both him and the He Family.

However—

Before He Fenghua could finish his words, Han Guodong coldly interrupted him, “This incident was clearly orchestrated on purpose.

At this point, even I can’t save you.”

Perhaps not expecting Han Guodong to reject him so briskly, He Fenghua was caught off guard and stunned.

“Dad, please help him,” Han Jing pleaded urgently upon hearing this, “At least ensure he’s safe!”

“Offering bribes is punished less severely than accepting them, usually no more than five years.

Five years will pass by quickly,” Han Guodong remained unmoved.

He could accept He Fenghua for the sake of his daughter’s love, but…

he absolutely would not take the risk to save He Fenghua!

Besides, even if he were willing to, those behind him wouldn’t allow it!

“Dad…”

Anxious, Han Jing quickly stepped forward and grabbed Han Guodong’s arm, while He Fenghua looked at him with a pitiful expression, akin to a desperate dog, hoping for Han Guodong’s mercy.

“Xiao Jing, come with me!” Han Guodong’s expression was steely as he stood up, ready to leave.

“Dad, I’m begging you, please save him!”

“How can I save him?

Even Zhao Xigu has been taken away, how can I save [him]?” Han Guodong’s face was full of anger, seemingly blaming his daughter for not seeing the gravity of the situation.

“Uh…”

Han Jing’s mouth gaped open, speechless.

On one hand, she had never seen Han Guodong so furious with her before; more importantly, she knew that Zhao Xigu, mentioned by her father, was also a major figure in Jiangnan officialdom.

Given that Zhao Xigu had been taken away, the seriousness of the situation far exceeded her expectations!

“Right, did you list those two porcelain vases in the notebook?” Seeing that his daughter was silent, Han Guodong suddenly thought of something else and his gaze sharpened as he stared down He Fenghua.

Thud!

He Fenghua’s heart skipped a beat and his mouth fell open, “I’m…

I’m sorry, Uncle Han, I…”

“You…”

Seeing this, Han Guodong realized the truth, his face changed in fury, and he turned his head to address Han Jing with resolute tone, “Let’s go!”

It seemed, in that moment, he didn’t even have the interest to speak to He Fenghua anymore.

Upon hearing this, Han Jing was first taken aback, then…

she bit her lip, motionless, her eyes fixated on He Fenghua!

Originally, she thought that He Fenghua was with her not only for the advantage of her family’s power, but also to a great extent because he liked her.

However, judging by He Fenghua’s actions, he was with her solely to climb up to her father!

That was his only purpose!!

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

“Xiao Jing, I…” He Fenghua tried to explain, realizing that only Han Jing could persuade Han Guodong to save him now.

“He Fenghua, you bastard!” Han Jing, furious and frustrated, cursed and impulsively threw the teacup at He Fenghua.

Smack—

The teacup hit He Fenghua square on the forehead, striking precisely on the bulge previously caused by Ye Fan’s throw.

Blood spurted out instantly, staining his face red, and the scalding tea burned his handsome features.

“Xiao…

Xiao Jing!”

Perhaps not expecting Han Jing to strike him, He Fenghua was completely flabbergasted.

Seeing Han Jing follow Han Guodong out, he pathetically reached forward and grabbed her arm like a desperate dog.

“Let go, from now on, I don’t know you!”

As the daughter of Han Guodong, Han Jing was exalted as a princess in Jiangnan, courted by countless men.

She had rejected them time and again for He Fenghua, and now that she had learned He Fenghua didn’t even like her, how could she possibly bear it?

Upon hearing Han Jing’s ruthless words, He Fenghua, his face covered in blood, stiffened, and instinctively let go of her hand.

“He Fenghua, I remind you, some things must not be said carelessly, or you and your father will face more than just five years in prison!” Han Guodong coldly said upon seeing this.

Without responding, He Fenghua stood there, dispirited, as if completely stupefied.

“How could this have happened?”

After Han Guodong and Han Jing left, He Fenghua collapsed to the ground, as if he had plummeted from heaven into hell, mumbling to himself.

“Sir…

Are you alright?”

At the entrance to the private room, the waiter rushed over after hearing the commotion and, seeing He Fenghua sitting on the ground with blood on his face, weakly asked.

“Get lost!”

He Fenghua roared furiously, grabbing a chair in front of him and hurling it at the waiter.

“Aah—”

The waiter screamed in fright and quickly dodged.

Clang—

The chair struck the door of the private room, creating a loud noise.

“Why has it come to this??”

Inside the private room, He Fenghua was like a madman, smashing and throwing things around, the clanging sounds incessant.

“He Fenghua, we have evidence that proves you have repeatedly bribed government officials, in violation of Article 389 of the criminal law.

You are charged with the crime of bribery.

Please come with us!”

Five minutes later, just as He Fenghua left the private room in a terrible state, several police officers entered the room.

In fact, they had arrived at the private room earlier but did not move in hastily due to Han Guodong’s presence.

Instead, after seeking instructions from their superiors, they waited for Han Guodong to leave before proceeding to arrest He Fenghua.

“You son of a bitch bribing!”

Far from surrendering, He Fenghua grabbed a chair and hurled it at the leading police officer, like a rabid dog, completely losing his reason!

He Fenghua indeed was going insane.

Originally, he had secured Han Guodong’s approval and was looking forward to soaring to great heights with Han Guodong’s support; he had even entertained the fantasy of someday making it onto the Forbes list…

But now, not only had he been abandoned by Han Guodong and Han Jing, the entire He Family was facing disaster—he and He Rui were headed for prison!

In just a short span of time, his whole life was ruined, as if falling from heaven into hell!

The impact on He Fenghua was unimaginable!

“Cuff him and take him away!”

The leading police officer, dodging the chair thrown by He Fenghua, turned livid with rage and coldly barked the order.

Upon the command, his fellow officers, saying nothing, pounced on He Fenghua like hungry tigers leaping at their prey, swiftly pinning He Fenghua to the ground and handcuffing him.

“He Fenghua, an additional charge of assaulting an officer will be added to your crimes!” Seeing He Fenghua subdued, the leading police officer said coldly, “Take him away!”

As the leading police officer’s icy words rang in his ears, He Fenghua shuddered, his feral nature seemingly drained from him in an instant, not daring to resist any further, and was dragged out of the private room like a lifeless dog.

Soon, He Fenghua was escorted out of Tujia Restaurant by the police and led to the police car.

Moments later, just as two police officers were about to push He Fenghua into the car, he suddenly spotted a young couple alighting from a stretch Mercedes.

Ye Fan and Su Yuxin.

It was Sunday, so Su Yuxin wasn’t at the company.

Instead, she had accompanied Ye Fan to West Lake for a stroll, planning to have lunch at this famous Tujia Restaurant in Hanghu.

The appearance of Ye Fan and Su Yuxin, like wielding some kind of magic, rekindled the extinguished beast within He Fenghua, and even more furiously than before!

“Adulterers!”

The beast within He Fenghua burst out as he violently broke free from the two police officers, roaring and charging like a crazed wild beast at Ye Fan and Su Yuxin ahead.

Hm?

As the hate-filled roar of He Fenghua sounded in her ears and she saw the bloodied He Fenghua charging towards Ye Fan and herself, Su Yuxin froze on the spot in shock.

Ye Fan, however, calmly stepped forward, shielding Su Yuxin from the approaching danger.

“Get back here!”

Under the gaze of Ye Fan, Su Yuxin, and the onlookers, the fully crazed He Fenghua had only managed to charge out two meters before he was pinned to the ground by the two police officers.

“Let’s go,” Ye Fan said with a smile, leading Su Yuxin towards Tujia Restaurant, as he saw He Fenghua subdued.

“Adulterers!”

Watching Ye Fan and Su Yuxin leave, He Fenghua ignored the police officers who were forcefully grabbing his hair, instead continuing to howl at them madly.

No response.

Ye Fan treated He Fenghua’s howling as mere flatulence, completely ignoring it.

Su Yuxin, on the other hand, looked at He Fenghua with silent mourning.

Could it be their doing?

A thought flashed across He Fenghua’s mind, and he remained frozen in place.

With no answer, the arrogant words from yesterday echoed in He Fenghua’s ears like a curse.

“Su Yuxin, I have to admit, you’ve played your comeback beautifully this time.

However…

this last move of yours is absolutely ridiculous, and quite frankly, laughable,”

“Mr.

Ye, don’t you think I could use your assault as an excuse to send you to the police station?”

“I would never resort to such foolish tactics, and I am above using them,”

“I just want to remind Mr.

Ye that no one has ever dared lay a finger on me,”

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

He who humiliates others, humiliates himself!