strictlysupreme Chapter 1357 Using Someone as a Shield
Chapter 1357 Using Someone as a Shield
Wu Yun scoffed, "Why aren't you answering?"
He even picked up his brother's phone from the ground, handed it to Wu Tian, and pressed the answer button.
Wu Tian took it and asked cautiously, "Dad, you..."
"Get back here right now!" Old Master Wu suppressed his anger and then hung up the phone.
Never having heard his father say such a thing before, Wu Tian was at a loss for words, then looked at his second brother, Wu Yun, "Second brother, I..."
Seeing Wu Tian's foolish appearance, Wu Yun was furious. "Weren't you very arrogant in front of Liu Meilan before? Keep being arrogant!"
Wu Tian looked on expectantly and said, "Second brother, I just think that Liu Meilan is so rich, and I want to find a good investment project for our Wu family."
"Where did you get that information?" Wu Yun asked.
Wu Tian thought for a moment and then replied, "It happened before the New Year at a party. I can't remember who said it. I had drunk a bit too much at the time, and I heard someone loudly analyzing how much money Liu Meilan had made over the years, so I remembered it."
Wu Yun took out a notebook and pen and handed them to Wu Tian, saying, "Think carefully for me. Write down the time, the address, and the people you met and knew there."
Wu Yun felt that with Wu Tian's intelligence, he would never have thought of coming to Shenzhen to openly rob the Liu family's property if no one had instigated him.
Wu Tian was now frightened. He obediently took the paper and pen, pondering deeply and seriously. Sometimes he would call Zhou Xiang, Song Yan, and others to confirm.
And so, twenty-three names were written down in the notebook.
Wu Yun took it, his brows furrowed, and examined it carefully. "Is it all here?"
"The ones I recognize and remember are basically all on there," Wu Tian said, looking at his second brother ingratiatingly.
Wu Yun gave him a cold glance, "Keep thinking!"
"Oh, I'll think of something." Wu Tian shrank back, continuing to rack his brains.
Wu Yun edited the names on the list into his phone and then sent a message to someone to investigate these people.
On the plane, Wu Tian thought of two more and added them to his notebook.
The Wu family will handle the rest.
After Wu Yun took Wu Tian away, Liu Meilan and Fu Chen breathed a sigh of relief. "Why did you think of bringing Wu Tian's family here?"
Fu Chen replied, "This was the result of Grandpa and Father's discussion. Although they could use this incident to make things difficult for the Wu family, after inquiring, they found out that the Wu family knew nothing about it. It was all done by Wu Tian on his own. They are even more anxious than we are."
Liu Meilan was taken aback. "Do you really not know, or are they pretending on purpose? Now that we've found out and are taking a tough stance, maybe they're scared and have backed down."
Fu Chen shook his head and smiled bitterly, "The Wu family isn't that stupid. If they wanted to invest in a company or seek some economic benefits, there are many ways. They usually don't just come up and rob like bandits. Instead, they first make political contact and, if they feel they can become allies, they will use some things in exchange. Someone like Wu Tian, who tries to get something for nothing, is a time bomb that can explode at any time and bring the Wu family to ruin."
"Actually, this time, if we chose to fight head-on, we could win, but it would be a Pyrrhic victory, which wouldn't be worth it. Besides, my grandfather also wanted the Liu family to be more stable here. So he specifically asked someone to deliver a message to the Wu family, and Old Master Wu met with my grandfather that very night. The Wu family is investigating who used Wu Tian as a pawn."
Upon hearing this, Liu Meilan breathed a sigh of relief, "So that's how it is. I'm relieved."
Just then, Liu Meilan's phone rang. "Liu Xiangbei? That bastard is finally back?"
Fu Chen sneered, "If he doesn't come back, his family will never be able to come back."
"I'll take this call." Liu Meilan answered the phone quickly. "Liu Xiangbei, you're still willing to come back?"
Liu Xiangbei sensed Liu Meilan's displeasure and quickly explained, "Sister Meilan, as soon as I received the call, I started making arrangements and buying plane tickets. I arrived in Shenzhen yesterday and contacted the media. Tomorrow, I will take them to meet my parents. I have already persuaded my parents to record a video to explain to the outside world that we have a good relationship, and you have fulfilled your obligations and do not owe them anything."
Hearing this, Liu Meilan laughed, "Okay, I trust you to handle things. Just tell the truth, no need to praise me. Too much praise sounds fake. I don't believe it myself, let alone others."
Liu Xiangbei agreed, "You can rest assured about what I do. I promise you, they won't bother you again."
"How can you guarantee that?" Liu Meilan raised an eyebrow. "If you could do that, you wouldn't have had to run away abroad."
Liu Xiangbei's voice softened, "Of the three children, only I am still alive. If they cause me to die, they won't be able to enjoy their old age, let alone have anyone to support them."
“This trick might work,” Liu Meilan said in a deep voice. “If you can do this, three years from now, when a good project comes along, I’ll help you get rich.”
Upon hearing this, Liu Xiangbei's eyes lit up, and his voice was excited, "Sister Meilan, really?"
"When have I ever lied to you?" Liu Meilan retorted.
“That’s true. I trust Sister Meilan’s reputation.” Liu Xiangbei nodded. “After we’re done with this, I’ll treat you, your second uncle and aunt, and Meixiang to dinner.”
"Okay!" Liu Meilan agreed and hung up the phone.
Fu Chen sighed, "Liu Xiangbei is really shrewd! His whole family's cunning is focused on him."
"Hehe, being pragmatic is also a skill," Liu Meilan sighed. "With Liu Xiangbei handling his parents, I have no worries about the future."
It was still early, so Fu Chen took Liu Meilan out for a meal in Shenzhen and bought some clothes for the child.
Meanwhile, Liu Xiangbei, who had just hung up the phone, stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window and let out a long sigh of relief. "Sister Meilan is still kind."
Attorney Yu remarked with emotion, "He understands the rules and has principles. Mr. Liu, it's fortunate that you realized your mistake back then and didn't become greedy, otherwise..."
"Yes, thank goodness I ran away back then." Liu Xiangbei was extremely grateful. "If I hadn't run away, I would have been dragged into this deep pit by this rotten family."
Liu Xiangbei felt reluctant and regretful about Liu Ruoshi's death, not only because of the financial aspect, but also because Liu Ruoshi, regardless of her character, had never been a burden to him.
But what about his own brother, Liu Xiangnan? He's lazy, stupid, and arrogant. I've told him countless times: don't take chances, don't think about shortcuts. Live a down-to-earth life, and you'll be fine.
Did Liu Xiangnan listen?
I didn't listen. I think Liu Meilan is rich, so she should get it. I think Liu Xiangbei is rich, so he should get it too. Why should I?
Is it just based on the bond of growing up together?
Furthermore, after Liu Xiangnan grew up, he was busy dating and getting married. Not only did he not alleviate the family's financial burden, but he also instigated his parents to sell Liu Meilan to the Sun family for money.
He committed countless evil deeds and remained insatiably greedy. Gambling, womanizing, kidnapping—he ended up with his family destroyed, his life ruined, and imprisonment. Even after his release, he shows no remorse. If he doesn't die, who will?