Chapter 717: Intelligence!

Guo Zhengchang stood at the entrance of the police station, leaning on a cane, with a smile on his face.

Chen Xiao couldn’t suppress his joy and walked over quickly.

"Grandpa Guo, finally I get to see you!"

Guo Zhengchang nodded with a smile:

"You did very well, but you must’ve been scared by me, right?"

As he got closer, Chen Xiao noticed that Guo Zhengchang’s complexion was much worse than before.

Previously, although he was old, his face was still rosy.

After the Zuo Shu case, to consolidate Dragon Cauldron and help Chen Xiao find out the truth, Guo Zhengchang gave up resting to stay in Shencheng City and contend with the Qi Family.

After that incident, Guo Zhengchang’s complexion worsened significantly.

This time, he looked even more pale than before.

Chen Xiao observed carefully, while Guo Zhengchang patted him on the shoulder and said:

"Stop looking, my body has been checked by doctors many times, and there are no major issues."

"I’m sorry, Grandpa Guo, if I hadn’t invited Huang Zhao, your health wouldn’t have become like this."

Chen Xiao felt very guilty.

Guo Zhengchang shook his head with a smile: "An open gun is easy to dodge, a hidden arrow hard to guard against, especially when dealing with a bunch of old foxes’ schemes. Some calamities are just destined, don’t take it to heart."

As they spoke, Qin Fei also walked over, greeting them with a big smile.

Guo Zhengchang held Qin Fei’s hand and said gratefully: "Thanks to Captain Qin for your help with the Dragon Cauldron matter this time."

"Old Sir, you’re being too polite. In the past, I used to call Chen Xiao Mr. Chen, but now I don’t hold back and call him by his name."

"That’s how it should be. In life, who doesn’t need a few true friends?"

"Old Sir, you’re right, but you truly had us on edge this time, anxious and unsettled." Qin Fei laughed and said.

Guo Zhengchang smiled and looked at Chen Xiao: "If I hadn’t taken this approach, how could I have forced all of Dragon Cauldron’s hidden opponents in Shencheng City out into the open? This method, though it worried Chen Xiao and the others, was also an unavoidable and once-and-for-all solution."

Listening to Guo Zhengchang’s words, Chen Xiao finally understood his initial intention of pretending to be critically ill.

However, Chen Xiao had thought about such intentions before.

Now, hearing it personally, it wasn’t too surprising.

The earlier worry was simply because he hadn’t seen anyone in person, fearing an unexpected turn.

Seeing Guo Zhengchang’s obvious unhealed health yet coming all the way to Xiaozhuang South Town to meet him,

Chen Xiao felt this wasn’t just because they hadn’t met in a while, but probably to reassure him.

There might be other reasons for Guo Zhengchang’s visit!

The entrance wasn’t the place for conversation.

Chen Xiao supported Guo Zhengchang and looked at the car not far away, then said:

"Grandpa Guo, let’s talk inside."

"Yes, we should indeed go inside to talk; the entrance isn’t a suitable place for serious discussions."

Hearing the words ’serious discussions’, Chen Xiao was already certain that Guo Zhengchang had come prepared.

And this preparation was directed at the Yuan Keyu case!

Once inside the task force’s office, after pouring a glass of water, Chen Xiao’s gaze first fell on Chen Xiao, then casually swept over Qin Fei, finally returning to Chen Xiao.

With just three glances, Chen Xiao understood Guo Zhengchang’s intention and nodded slightly.

After understanding, Guo Zhengchang took the initiative to shake hands with Qin Fei, leaving Qin Fei bewildered.

"Old Sir, what’s this about?"

"I want to thank you!"

Qin Fei was even more puzzled: "If Old Sir, you’re referring to the Yunshan Group, then you don’t need to thank me separately. Chen Xiao also set everything aside to accompany me in investigating the case in Xiaozhuang South Town."

"My thanks pertain to this case. I thank you for involving Chen Xiao in such a case investigation." Guo Zhengchang explained and continued:

"Regarding Chen Xiao’s ability, I believe he can handle many case investigations. But as you know, Chen Xiao’s identity is just a renowned private detective. For Professor Yuan’s case, I understand that unless the entire nation couldn’t find anyone to solve it, there wouldn’t be an invitation for Chen Xiao."

Qin Fei suddenly realized, laughing: "Hah, I thought you were going to say something else, but it’s because of this? Old Sir, there are many units eager to offer someone like Chen Xiao a police position immediately. But if you ask him, would he want to be a cop?"

Of course, Chen Xiao didn’t want to be a cop.

He felt that becoming a cop would rob him of much freedom.

However, Qin Fei was half-joking.

Guo Zhengchang discussed this only to open up the conversation.

He knew clearly that nothing was more important than the potential benefits Chen Xiao could gain.

So Guo Zhengchang thanked Qin Fei a couple more times, making Qin Fei slightly embarrassed before finally getting to the main point:

"Ever since our Guo Family befriended Chen Xiao, our previously declining family seemed to suddenly revive. In Chen Xiao’s eyes, I’m like a family elder. In my heart, Chen Xiao is like family. He provides advice for our family’s business, so whenever he encounters big cases, I also wish to support him."

"I know Professor Yuan Keyu."

Guo Zhengchang’s first sentence made both Chen Xiao and Qin Fei perk up.

"Old Sir, you came to deliver important clues for Chen Xiao, didn’t you?" Qin Fei cried out in delight.

Guo Zhengchang paused slightly: "Did I beat around the bush so much and still couldn’t mislead you, huh?"

"Haha, Old Sir, you’re a smart man, an old hand, but this junior isn’t foolish either, right?"

Guo Zhengchang nodded with a smile: "Had I known, I wouldn’t have troubled myself so much."

Speaking, Guo Zhengchang’s expression turned serious as he said: "Chen Xiao knows the Guo Family’s business, and overseas we also have quite a few operations, though smaller than domestic ones, we never abandon or disregard them. So, during big events, I often travel abroad."

"During a certain banquet, I met him. Through others’ introductions, I found out he was a top-notch expert and professor, and his achievements in his field were precisely what our country was extremely lacking."

"As we became better acquainted, I asked him if he had plans to return to the country. He told me that one day he would definitely return to the motherland. Now, he has returned, but who would have thought he would encounter such a situation!"

Guo Zhengchang spoke with a wistful tone.

However, for Chen Xiao and Qin Fei, they were more concerned about what information, or even intelligence, Guo Zhengchang had to share.

Guo Zhengchang didn’t continue with pleasantries and directly said:

"The last time I met him abroad, Professor Yuan told me something. He mentioned that he would soon return to the country, but it seemed someone in the country was already targeting him!"

Both Chen Xiao and Qin Fei’s eyes narrowed simultaneously:

"You mean Professor Yuan knew long before that someone domestically was waiting for him and possibly intended harm, is that what you’re saying?!"