RPAGF Chapter 378 Blinded by Profit, Heartfelt and Honest
Chapter 378 Blinded by Profit, Heartfelt and Honest
Upon hearing about the reinvestigation, a flicker of joy crossed Wan Hongda's face, but he quickly lost all hope.
He kept protesting his innocence, but he still couldn't withstand the iron fist of the criminal police team.
He wrote letter after letter of appeal, but they all went unanswered. In despair, he considered suicide, but he was unwilling to die unjustly. As long as one is alive, there is still hope.
Unless Chenjiazhai falls, he can only obediently wait until he is released from prison.
"Officer, why are you suddenly reopening my case?"
Qi Tongwei saw that Wan Hongda didn't seem to care. After experiencing the destruction of his family, it seemed that this man had broken his spine, or rather, succumbed to power.
"Your wife and daughter are seeking justice for you, and now the provincial authorities are involved. Don't feel pressured; just tell the truth."
Thinking of his wife and children, Wan Hongda felt guilty towards them. "Officer, are my wife and children alright?"
"Don't worry, your wife and children are now under police protection."
Wan Hongda breathed a sigh of relief as long as his wife and children were safe. But with such a powerful force as Chenjia Village, what good would telling the truth do? It would only put his wife and children in danger.
"Officer, why are you helping me?"
"I've investigated your case and there are indeed problems. As a police officer, it's my duty to uphold justice for the people."
Wan Hongda laughed, a bitter laugh. He had been wrongly imprisoned by the police, and now another policeman was saying he would uphold justice for him—it all seemed like a fantasy.
"Officer, you should know from your investigation of my case that the person who ruined my family is no ordinary person. Are you sure you won't suffer the same fate as them?"
Qi Tongwei understood Wan Hongda's feelings at that moment. Upholding justice for the people was just a slogan; putting it into practice would be extremely difficult.
"Wan Hongda, Tianhe City isn't ruled by Chenjiazhai. No one is above the law. If you have a grievance, speak out boldly."
Wan Hongda immediately thought of a possibility: a power struggle. Someone wanted to use his case to attack Chenjiazhai; otherwise, no one would want to invite trouble.
"Officer, judging from your accent, you're from out of town. How long have you been here?"
Damn, they're quite cautious. Looks like they've learned their lesson.
Qi Tongwei didn't hide anything and told the truth, "It's only been a few months."
Wan Hongda worried that Qi Tongwei was just using his case to boost his political achievements; after all, Qi was an outsider, and he could simply walk away.
"Officer, those are people you can't afford to mess with. You could even lose your life. I advise you to stay away."
Qi Tongwei smiled and said, "You're a pretty good person."
"Wan Hongda, I have good news for you. Chen Wenru has been arrested for group drug use and group sex. Chen Zhihu is dead, and his father, Chen Wenzheng, is also dead."
Upon hearing this, Wan Hongda was shocked. These three people were the murderers who had ruined his family. He could hardly believe what kind of power they had that even Chen Family Village was not afraid of.
"Officer, you're not kidding, are you?"
Qi Tongwei's expression was resolute. "Wan Hongda, what I said is absolutely true. I don't have time to joke with you."
A glimmer of hope rose in Wan Hongda's heart. He longed for freedom and to reunite with his family.
"Officer, can you really guarantee the safety of my wife and children?"
Qi Tongwei replied without hesitation, "Of course, your wife and daughter are much braver than you think; they are constantly thinking about getting justice for you."
Wan Hongda was filled with guilt, but he was willing to take the gamble for his wife and children. "Officer, go ahead and ask."
Do you know Cao Wenxuan?
Upon hearing this name, Wan Hongda's face contorted with visible rage. How could he forget the culprit who had caused his family's ruin?
"Know them, and are quite familiar with them"
Qi Tongwei seemed to sense a story between the two, and asked, "Tell me more about it."
Wan Hongda gritted his teeth and tried to adjust his mindset. "I met Cao Wenxuan at a business seminar..."
At that time, Cao Wenxuan was still teaching at the university. He was invited by the government to explain the market economy. At the meeting, Wan Hongda was deeply impressed by the professional economic terms. After the meeting, he took the initiative to talk to Cao Wenxuan.
Wan Hongda greatly admired Cao Wenxuan's knowledge, and over time, the two became good friends in private, at least that's what Wan Hongda thought.
During the operation of Fuxing Herbal Tea, Wan Hongda often consulted Cao Wenxuan. One had practical skills, and the other had theoretical knowledge. Both of them got what they needed.
The only disagreement was that Wan Hongda believed in the principle of "sharing wealth brings people together." He always treated the workers as family and friends, and practiced the country's call for those who got rich first to help those who got rich later.
Cao Wenxuan disagreed. He believed that China had a large population and great economic benefits, so there was no need to worry about not being able to recruit workers. He argued that businesses should not be swayed by emotions or sentimentality, but should consider costs and maximize profits.
He kept urging Wan Hongda to buy back the shares held by the workers, so that they could go public sooner and get financing to expand the market. With money in hand, they could also enter other industries and make great strides.
However, Wan Hongda has never agreed to Cao Wenxuan's suggestion. He cannot do such a thing as discarding a useful tool after it has served its purpose. Even if the company is to go public, all workers should share in the benefits.
Later, the two gradually drifted apart. Wan Hongda realized that he and Cao Wenxuan were not on the same path. One should have a conscience. He couldn't believe that a university professor who was dedicated to educating people would value personal gain so much.
Driven by the entrepreneurial spirit, Cao Wenxuan also wanted to get rich, drive luxury cars, and live in a big villa. He decisively resigned and registered a company, but reality slapped him hard. Theoretical knowledge is one thing, but doing it is another. He felt powerless, like someone who was only talking about things on paper.
In the end, Cao Wenxuan realized that it would be better to just take over Fuxing Herbal Tea. He wasn't good at running the business, but going public would be much easier. After all, he had connections in Chenjiazhai, so there were no obstacles from the government, and he could get the green light all the way.
Wan Hongda recounted his story with Cao Wenxuan in one breath, his hatred so intense he was practically clenching his teeth. How could an intellectual, a university professor, do such a terrible thing? If he had the chance, he would definitely stab Cao Wenxuan to death.
"Officer, blinded by greed, utterly devoid of morality and ethics—this is the Cao Wenxuan I know, a complete and utter monster in human clothing."
Qi Tongwei could see that Wan Hongda had a kind of rough-and-tumble chivalry. People like him might not be able to build a very big company, but they had a compassionate heart deep down.
Money, billions, tens of billions, it's just a number. When poor, one should cultivate one's own virtue; when successful, one should benefit all under heaven. Such entrepreneurs can be counted on one hand even in later generations.
Even Ma, who has no interest in money, wants to be the Federal Reserve of China.
Did you meet Chen Wenru when you were getting along well with Cao Wenxuan?
"no"
While in prison, Wan Hongda kept thinking that perhaps Cao Wenxuan had been eyeing him all along. He felt like a complete idiot; he had been so open and honest with Cao Wenxuan, yet Cao Wenxuan was actually trying to take his life.