Chapter 1263 - 625: Groundless? The Right Remedy for the Problem (2)

"That’s right."

Mr. Xu affirmed confidently.

"Mr. Luo, actually, I’ve always told my staff. If anyone feels that manually cooking is tiring or troublesome, inefficient, then they shouldn’t be chefs. Or at the very least, they shouldn’t appear in front of me again. So, they all know my firm stance."

"But at the same time, I also tell them, no one is allowed to use underhanded tactics for business competition. We should conduct ourselves with integrity and just do our jobs well."

As Mr. Xu spoke, he wore a stern face, his expression turning unusually serious.

And seeing her speak so seriously.

Luo Fei couldn’t help but feel a bit surprised.

"Mr. Xu, I must say, there are few people who think like you do."

Luo Fei’s tone carried a hint of admiration.

But Mr. Xu spoke with utmost seriousness.

"Mr. Luo, this is really nothing, in my view, this is just basic professional ethics as a boss or rather a professional chef."

"Otherwise, even if the food is machine-processed and served on the table, such food has no soul."

After hearing Mr. Xu’s words, Luo Fei nodded.

"Well, Mr. Xu, have you ever thought about finding a spokesperson, like what Mr. Zhou did?"

"I don’t want to be like him."

Xu Manli looked somewhat disdainful.

Luo Fei was also a bit surprised.

"Mr. Xu, what’s that supposed to mean?"

The counterpart seemed a bit perplexed.

Xu Manli took a deep breath.

"Mr. Luo, I knew before. About Mr. Zhou hiring a spokesperson. But I also found out later. Initially, the manufacturing plant for pre-cooked meals wasn’t planning to hire Miss Yang. After all, she is a top star now, and her appearance fee is very high. This would increase their marketing costs."

"But Mr. Zhou insisted repeatedly. So the company had no choice but to agree."

Hearing this.

Luo Fei nodded.

"So it seems, Mr. Zhou was very keen on hiring Yang Youqin, and played a crucial role in it?"

"That’s correct."

Xu Manli’s tone was serious.

Luo Fei nodded again.

"Mr. Xu, thank you for cooperating with the police and providing us with clues. Your testimony is indeed very helpful to us."

Hearing the other party’s initiative to express gratitude.

Xu Manli took a deep breath.

"Officer, I had actually also considered finding a spokesperson. But I think, no matter what kind of spokesperson, it is better for us to make the food delicious ourselves."

Xu Manli’s tone was serious.

Luo Fei agreed repeatedly.

"Yes, Mr. Xu’s idea is very right. After all, sometimes no amount of marketing compares to making your product well."

"So Mr. Luo, the pre-cooked meal thing, it’s just fooling people. Most people just eat it for novelty. After some time, when people realize the omelets, fried eggs they eat are pre-cooked meals, naturally, they will feel awkward. Some may even feel very uncomfortable."

Xu Manli’s words made Luo Fei nod.

"Yes, Ms. Xu, you are right."

Seeing the other party agree, Luo Fei was noncommittal.

"Mr. Xu, in that case, we will end our questioning here for now."

"However, I still hope you can keep a closer watch on the others in your store. This can also be considered as nipping issues in the bud."

Luo Fei’s implication was clear to the counterpart.

He was reminding Mr. Xu.

There might be someone internally causing trouble intentionally.

Understanding the intent of the other party.

Mr. Xu agreed immediately.

"Don’t worry, officer, to be honest. I’ve been investigating for the past few days too. I suspect someone might be deliberately causing trouble. But until now, I still haven’t figured out who exactly is intentionally creating these incidents. Some even want to frame it on me."

As Mr. Xu spoke, his eyes dimmed.

But Luo Fei shook his head.

"Mr. Xu, sometimes, being indecisive is not necessarily a good thing."

"If I were you, I’d discard the filters of usual emotions, instead of always considering past relationships."

This reminder surprised Mr. Xu.

Because she didn’t expect Luo Fei to speak so directly.

However, she remained unfazed on the surface.

Just showed her gratitude repeatedly.

"Mr. Luo, for this matter, I really thank you."

"Also, really appreciate your efforts in investigation and thorough inquiry. Let’s strive to uncover the truth as soon as possible and bring the facts to light."

Recognizing the gratitude in the other party’s tone.

Luo Fei just smiled in return.

"Mr. Xu, you’re overpraising. Just like you insist on making your own handmade specialty dishes, I also stick to my stand and do not easily believe what others say."

"So, for the sake of thoroughness, I might come back to you later, hope you don’t mind."

As Luo Fei spoke, he arranged for his subordinate officers to question other staff in this restaurant.

Then he prepared to leave.

Seeing Luo Fei about to leave like this.

Li Yu couldn’t help but express surprise.

"Mr. Luo, aren’t you going to investigate further? Is this case considered closed?"

At this moment.

Li Yu was truly puzzled about what Luo Fei was thinking.

Seeing her somewhat confused.

Luo Fei just smiled in response.

"Li Yu, didn’t I just say that I believe Mr. Xu isn’t that kind of person. At the very least, if she were to do such a thing, she wouldn’t do it herself."

Li Yu, on hearing this, also realized.

This Mr. Xu, although seeming strict and meticulous.

In fact, is just a person of distinct temperament.

Thus, Luo Fei neither trusts nor doubts her.

Just feels, she is the kind of typical person who, if she did something, would make sure the whole world knows.

And from the trophies and photos in her office.

She is immensely confident about her own cuisine.

And definitely wouldn’t stoop to doing something like killing.

Such high regard.

Made Li Yu nod repeatedly.

"Mr. Luo, you have a point, hearing this from you, it does make sense."

Seeing the other party agree with his assessment.

Luo Fei laughed.

"So I think rather than probing her, it’s better to investigate the case quickly, plus we could approach it from a different angle rather than fixating on her."

Li Yu couldn’t help but admire.

"Mr. Luo is right."

"And I must say, your wisdom and intelligence are truly second to none."

Recognizing Li Yu’s admiration.

Luo Fei was also ready to leave together.

Just as the group was preparing to leave.

Manager Liu called proactively.

"Mr. Luo, are you really concluding the investigation just like that? Aren’t you going to question Mr. Xu again?"

Hearing Manager Liu’s astonishment.

Luo Fei just smiled and shook his head.

"Manager Liu, are you my superior? Do I need to report my progress to you?"

Recognizing Luo Fei’s puzzlement.

Even a bit surprised.

Manager Liu hurriedly explained.

"No such thing, Mr. Luo, I swear to the heavens, absolutely not."

"I just don’t want to see the bad guys walk free, evading legal justice. That seems very unreasonable."

Understanding the other party’s implication.

Luo Fei remained noncommittal.

"Manager Liu, how can you be so certain that Mr. Xu is the murderer?"

"Do you have any basis for this?"

Manager Liu paused slightly.

"Though lacking direct concrete evidence, Mr. Luo, I have heard of some things. So perhaps this could also be considered as evidence?"

Manager Liu hesitated to speak.

But Luo Fei was somewhat impatient.

"Manager Liu, if you have something to say, please be direct, don’t beat around the bush with me."

Luo Fei spoke earnestly, his expression severe.

Manager Liu took a deep breath.

"Mr. Luo, some rumors and speculations, I didn’t want to bring them up. But since you asked, I must be frank."

As Manager Liu spoke, taking a deep breath. After his explanation, Luo Fei finally understood.