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Chapter 9 Fu Sheng’s Abandoned Kingdom
Fu Sheng was a foolish ruler who discarded everything, both good and bad, in his hands. He did so for the sake of him.[1]
After deciphering the program, it was discovered that there was a destroyed execution command. The person who wrote and destroyed this command was very familiar with it, to the extent that even the genius of the Information Department couldn’t recover it.
“If you suspect that the execution command may have released some kind of sleeping drug, you can test for any residue in the bedroom.”
“It’s been too long.”
The Minister of the Information Department, a friend of Fu Sheng, pondered for a moment and said, “If it’s not a sealed space, after such a long time, any drug residue would have evaporated. Hmm… Have you checked the electronic butler?”
Fu Sheng frowned and looked over. His eyes and brows were filled with a gloomy and irritable aura, giving him a very dark and sullen appearance.
The Minister of the Information Department was familiar with Fu Sheng and had also heard that his wife had left him. Oh, not only did he leave, but he also played him. Anyone in his shoes would go crazy.
“As far as I know, this electronic butler is made of special metal and embedded in the wall. It’s sealed internally, so even if you smash it, under normal circumstances, it should still be of use to detect any drugs if present.”
Fu Sheng firmly pressed his forehead, not mentioning that he had already sent the shell of the electronic butler for analysis.
The Minister of the Information Department approached and asked, “Did your beta wife really run away?”
Fu Sheng suddenly raised his head, shooting a venomous glare like poison arrows. The latter shrugged and retreated, saying, “I was just asking. There’s no need to have such hostility towards me. It’s not like I lost your wife.”
Fu Sheng stood up and said, “Help me investigate someone.”
“Who?”
Fu Sheng mentioned a name, and the Minister of the Information Department’s expression changed. He quickly refused, saying that the influential figure Fu Sheng mentioned was likely to succeed in the upcoming transition of power and become the highest-ranking person in the country. If it were to be revealed that he had done these things, his own position would be replaced by someone else.
Fu Sheng turned around and casually said, “Your position can also be filled by someone else now.” The source of this chapter is g.com.
The Minister of the Information Department felt as if he had lost his soul and muttered, “Be cautious in making friends, for they may be jackals and tigers. Let me make it clear, I can’t guarantee that I’ll find useful information, but I’ll do my best… No, why are you investigating him? After he assumes power, he won’t pose a threat to your Fu family. Why offend him now?”
Fu Sheng walked out the door and said, “You only need to investigate matters related to him and He Yuan.”
The Minister of the Information Department lowered his head and pondered, suddenly remembering that He Yuan was the beta that Fu Sheng had brought home. The runaway beta actually had a connection with that influential figure? Hiss… Who exactly was He Yuan, to make the proud and arrogant Fu Sheng stumble, and could he be involved in the power transition as well?
Could it be that the troubles in the Fang family were also related to him?
Shaking his head, the Minister of the Information Department thought that he might be overthinking it, but he became interested in pursuing the matter further.
On the other hand, Fu Sheng was lost in thought while sitting in the driver’s seat. When he flipped open the glove compartment, he noticed a pack of cigarettes that had been opened. He subconsciously looked at the passenger seat where He Yuan often sat. Sometimes, He Yuan would open the window and smoke, and the white smoke would disperse with the evening breeze.
Fu Sheng took out a cigarette and lit it, attempting to smoke. He didn’t feel any discomfort, as if he were a seasoned smoker who couldn’t tell it was his first time smoking. He opened a small gap in the car window, and the smoke drifted out through the opening.
Fu Sheng stared at the white smoke absentmindedly.
Ji Chang was He Yuan’s benefactor and also a close relative. His older brother and nephew were burned to death, and their enemies not only went unpunished by the law but also shamelessly occupied Ji Chang’s store. Seeing them prosper and seeing Fang Ji’s smooth sailing with his wife and children, it was no wonder He Yuan was filled with resentment and intent on revenge.
Six years ago, the Fang family suffered a great blow due to Fang Ji’s incident, but it was a class that He Yuan couldn’t reach. So Fu Sheng’s appearance became the stepping stone for He Yuan to transcend his social class.
Pursuit, infatuation, the impression left behind, and six years of marriage were all part of a meticulously planned revenge.
Fu Sheng’s eyebrows furrowed tightly, and he took a deep drag from the cigarette. His lungs were filled with the strong tobacco aroma. Suddenly, he realised that He Yuan always smoked such strong cigarettes. How could his character be so docile?
Perhaps beneath the docile exterior, there was a rebellious spirit.
His heart suddenly tightened. As the strong tobacco entered his lungs, it seemed to transform into an ethereal hand that grabbed his beating heart, squeezing and scratching it, causing a painful itch. The next moment, the tobacco numbed the sensation, creating a p*rverse sense of pleasure.
He Yuan, He Yuan.
Fu Sheng silently chuckled. Indeed, it was He Yuan, the person he liked.
Fang Gaomin operated the jade smuggling business in southern Yunnan, which supported the Fang family’s livelihood. He Yuan abandoned his programming hobbies and his innate talents to become an unmotivated geology teacher. Over the past six years, he had travelled to places like southern Yunnan and Mao Xiong, where jade production and jade smuggling were rampant. It was difficult for him to gather evidence bit by bit and become acquainted with the boss of Antique Street. This chapter was copied from novelping dot com without permission.
It was difficult for him to wait for six years to make his move!
It was difficult for him to endure silently by Fu Sheng’s side for six years!
Fu Sheng extinguished the cigarette, tightly gripping the steering wheel. The veins on the back of his hand bulged. When he calmed down and was about to turn the steering wheel, a car drove in from the street ahead, a common sight in the city. He recognized the licence plate, if he remembered correctly, it was Wang’s Support Team of the Municipal Bureau’s private car.
Wang Yuanyao…
He had an impression of this person, not as the one who forcefully confiscated Fang Gaomin’s goods in Antique Street, nor as the person behind him, but because of the surname Wang.
The ex-wife of that influential figure who emerged in the political struggle was a highly classified research scientist, and if he recalled correctly, her surname was also Wang. He heard that they had a son, and after the divorce, he was awarded to the woman and changed his surname to match hers, taking her surname.
Wang Yuanyao became the captain of the Capital City Criminal Investigation Support Team before the age of thirty , which was definitely not possible without someone supporting him from behind.
But since Wang Yuanyao had no conflicting interests with him, Fu Sheng kept a cautious eye, thinking that there might be a chance for future cooperation. However, he didn’t expect Wang Yuanyao to get involved in this matter and didn’t know what role he played in this incident and what benefits he could gain. It was worth exposing his relationship with that influential figure.
After all, exposing his relationship with that influential figure too soon was equivalent to revealing his trump card, which could hinder his opportunities.
Fu Sheng calmly watched Wang Yuanyao’s car pass by, and he casually caught sight of a small rubber duck-shaped car pendant hanging from the rearview mirror. He paused for a moment, feeling a sense of familiarity, but couldn’t recall it immediately.
It wasn’t until the car entered the national highway that a sudden realisation struck Fu Sheng. He remembered that Ji Baishu, a researcher at the Research Institute, also had an identical rubber duck cellphone charm. He saw it when he discovered that he had been deceived by He Yuan, suppressed his anger, and walked out of the isolation room in a hurry, catching a glimpse of Ji Baishu making a phone call at the end of the corridor.
Against the backdrop of white walls, white protective clothing, and nearly transparent windows, the furry little yellow duck stood out even more brightly.
Fu Sheng was deeply impressed by that.
Ji Baishu, Wang Yuanyao? What kind of relationship did they have?
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[1] This sentence is the chapter title, however it’s quite a mouthful, so System put it here instead