Chapter 0504

Luo Yao knew that her investigation was just a formality; for now, no one could touch her.

Her reputation in the business world wasn't great, but the companies she cooperated with were no small enterprises.

So, if she were suppressed by the authorities, all these interest groups would certainly pressure them, and the authorities couldn't withstand that pressure.

However, the Chen family's intervention had indeed sped up this outcome considerably.

Luo Yao was also somewhat surprised; in her impression, this was the first time the Chen family had participated in a business war.

Su Jianguo was choked by her words but didn't get angry.

At that moment, Chen Lin stood up.

"Luo Yao, the authorities are very angry this time. However, since both sides are at fault, you'll each take fifty blows of the rod. We hope such incidents won't occur again during your business competition."

Lin Ran wasn't willing to listen to this.

"Have you even gotten the facts straight? We didn't break any rules the entire time. They were the ones who surrounded and blocked us first."

Chen Lin frowned. "But you fired a gun."

Lin Ran: "They fired first."

Abu glanced sideways at Lin Ran. He felt that in Lin Ran's mind, the other side really had fired first.

Chen Lin was also somewhat speechless. With so many witnesses, Lin Ran still dared to lie?

Lin Ran: "If you don't believe me, ask my bodyguards."

Wang Bao, Little Tong: ??? (What?)

Abu said without changing his expression, "That's right, the other side fired first. But even if they hadn't, with so many people surrounding us, we had the right to defend ourselves, right?"

Chen Lin looked at Abu but didn't dwell on the topic. He could sense that Abu was very strong, likely on par with himself.

But who in this room was the most dangerous?

Chen Lin glanced at Luo Yao.

"Regardless of who fired first, the authorities have only one demand for you: no more armed clashes during competition, and absolutely no fatalities."

Chen Lin's surname was Chen, which was also the reason the authorities sent him to deliver the message.

Luo Yao: "Liu Meng, get the documents."

Liu Meng had long been prepared. She took a document envelope from her bag and handed it to Chen Lin.

"This contains criminal evidence against the Yu, Ai, and Zhang families, enough to have them executed to the last man. Hand it over to the police."

Lin Ran also remembered something.

"I also have three women here, witnesses to the Yu family's murder and corpse disposal. You can take them back too."

Luo Yao gave Lin Ran a deep look.

Those three women seemed rather good-looking.

"What?" Chen Lin was somewhat incredulous.

He understood in his heart that these so-called major families must have a very dirty side; no tycoon's wealth is entirely clean.

But for such matters to leave behind solid evidence that could be seized was a bit low-level.

"Alright, I will definitely communicate this issue with the judicial authorities."

After all, Chen Lin and Lin Ran were also related by family ties, so naturally, he had to think of his own people.

This also stemmed from the Chen family's rules.

When a family member is in trouble, do everything possible to save them.

But he didn't think the current Lin Ran was in trouble.

He even felt that Lin Ran and Luo Yao, this couple, were the ones bullying others.

Luo Yao looked at Chen Lin. "Don't worry, I won't monopolize power, nor will I wipe them out. I'm just giving the current Yu, Ai, and Zhang families a blood transfusion."

Luo Yao naturally understood the authorities' meaning; she couldn't truly annihilate them either.

After all, once the balance was destroyed, she would be standing at the very top.

Once that happened, she would be thoroughly sanctioned.

She understood the principle that it's lonely at the top.

Chen Lin finally breathed a sigh of relief this time.

If this were a battlefield, he wouldn't hesitate to wipe out all these guys.

But in the business world, he really had no way to deal with these family members and even inwardly resisted this mediator task.

The assurance Luo Yao gave now was precisely the answer he wanted to hear.

"Alright, I'll take my leave then. Oh, by the way, I'll attend your and Lin Ran's wedding."

After saying this, Chen Lin left. He now held Luo Yao in very high regard.

Assured that Lin Ran and Luo Yao were fine, the Chen family members were also relieved.

Chen Qingtian: "Cousin, thank you for saving Xiaxia."

Lin Ran didn't particularly like Fang Buxia; this time, Yu Chengqun just happened to run into the line of fire.

"I didn't save him, nor was I helping you. It was just a coincidence... Where's Fang Buxia?"

"He's in the hospital receiving treatment. Yu Chengqun was too brutal; Xiaxia has multiple fractures."

Lin Ran: "As long as his life is saved, that's enough. Don't ask for the moon."

Chen Qingtian: ...

After chatting a bit more, the Chen family prepared to leave.

Out of basic courtesy, Lin Ran had Uncle Fu prepare a dinner for them, but the Chen family declined.

After urging the young couple to live well together, they all left.

After the Chen family left, Luo Yao gently bit Lin Ran's shoulder.

"What did A-Ran dig out those three women for?"

Sensing a faint, looming chill, Lin Ran immediately raised his hands in surrender.

"Wife, I just wanted to help you deal with the Yu family. If I'm lying, may my mother's grave be dug up."

Only then did Luo Yao feel better inside. Uncle Fu also appeared appropriately.

"Young Miss, Brother Dao is visiting. Since Chen Lin was here earlier, I didn't let him in."

Luo Yao nodded. "Let him in."

Brother Dao was led into the villa and bowed upon entering the room.

Luo Yao: "Skip that. We're not a feudal dynasty; let's not bother with these empty formalities."

Brother Dao smiled awkwardly. "The authorities seem to already know about our relationship. What should we do now?"

Luo Yao showed no surprise.

"They've known about your situation for a long time. They just turned a blind eye, aiming to use you to maintain the balance of the underground forces in the capital. Remember, the reason you have your current status in the underworld isn't because you're so amazing, but because they want you to be that amazing."

Brother Dao didn't understand at first, but over the past few years, he had come to understand the authorities' intentions.

Luo Yao stood up and took a file from Liu Meng's hand.

"This is your new identity. From now on, the person named Wei Fazhe is dead. Understood?"

Brother Dao looked at the new name on it, feeling his eyes grow moist.

Wei Xinsheng. (Wei New Life)

Breaking out of the cocoon, reborn from the ashes.

"I'll have someone stage your accidental death. From now on, you, Liu Meng, and Abu will be the leaders of 'Shadow.' Liu Meng handles things openly, you operate in the shadows, and Abu is responsible for training talent."

Wei Xinsheng nodded. He liked this new identity very much.

From today on, he would break free from the authorities' control.

After Brother Dao left, Luo Yao talked with Liu Meng for a while longer, planning to completely hand over the entire Luo Group to her.

Liu Meng was both flattered and somewhat sentimental.

You and Young Master Lin are off to enjoy life, while us poor subordinates still have to work hard.

But thinking of the figures in her bank account, she felt relieved.

Seeing Luo Yao's arrangements, Lin Ran felt inexplicably excited.

At this pace, they could probably travel the world with Luo Yao before long.

In that case, let's add more fuel to the retirement progress.

"Yao Yao, I've discovered something absolutely explosive, enough to cause the Yu father and son to collapse from within."

Luo Yao: "You mean the fact that Yu Chengqun is Yu Paoyan's son?"