"I checked, and the Hu brothers invested in it," Zhao Wentai said with a serious expression.
"Dad, are you joking with me? If the Hu brothers invested, doesn't that mean the Hu brothers are the protection umbrella? In that case, wouldn't they be protecting themselves?" Zhao Hongyan retorted with confusion.
"I'm not sure about that. Anyway, according to the information I have, the Hu brothers did invest in this online movie in the Wuzhou district. For the specifics, you should ask Chen Feng. Perhaps Chen Feng knows what happened," Zhao Wentai said earnestly.
"Dad, you are also an experienced business magnate, you should be able to figure some things out," Zhao Hongyan asked dazedly.
"Hongyan, if I had that talent, your dad would have broken out of the Wuzhou district and become a super-rich person in China long ago," Zhao Wentai replied dazedly.
From this point of view, one had to admire Chen Feng. Although he was not old, his talent in the political arena was extremely high.
"Alright, I'll go back and ask Chen Feng. He's so smart, he should know what's going on." After speaking, Zhao Hongyan immediately went back to find Chen Feng.
"Honey, did you make a mistake? Didn't you say whoever is laundering money, it's the Hu brothers laundering money? How come my dad's investigation results are not like that? My dad investigated the latest major money laundering case in the Wuzhou district, which was the filming of an online movie. However, the investor was the Hu brothers. Could it be that the Hu brothers are their own protection umbrella? It doesn't make sense." Zhao Hongyan questioned directly.
"Miss Hongyan, please don't get agitated. In fact, the protection umbrella is already evident," Chen Feng replied calmly and composedly.
"What? The protection umbrella is evident? But how do I feel like I'm still in the dark? Tell me, how do you use money laundering to find clues about the protection umbrella?" Zhao Hongyan asked in confusion.
"Miss Hongyan, I'll ask you a few questions, and then you'll understand everything," Chen Feng said with a smile.
"Ask." Zhao Hongyan was anxious.
"Is the online movie in the Wuzhou district this time a big production or a small production?"
"Of course it's a big production, tens of billions."
"Are there any big stars?"
"No, they are all newcomers that I don't recognize."
"In that case, it's 100% money laundering. How can a few newcomers filming a movie cost billions? It's impossible."
"Honey, I know the online movie in the Wuzhou district is for money laundering, but the question is, who is laundering the money?" Zhao Hongyan asked with confusion.
"Whoever helped the online movie in the Wuzhou district get approved is laundering money. The reason is: First, it's impossible for the protection umbrella to invest directly, so they can only use the Hu brothers to launder money. Second, it's relatively difficult for online movies to get approved. China has strict controls over the publishing and film industries. You can't just make a movie as you please; it needs to be approved by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television. And the State Administration rejects thousands of film scripts every year. How did such a terrible online movie in the Wuzhou district get approved? Someone must have secretly helped behind the scenes. This person who secretly helped is the protection umbrella behind the Hu brothers group." Chen Feng explained patiently.
Zhao Hongyan's originally confused brain suddenly became clear. She was once again impressed by Chen Feng. Amazing, truly amazing. He could even think of such a roundabout way of thinking.
So, Zhao Hongyan immediately called her father, Zhao Wentai. Zhao Wentai replied that the person who helped the online movie in the Wuzhou district get approved was the second-in-command of the provincial city, Wu Tianhong. First, Wu Tianhong was from the Wuzhou district. Second, Wu Tianhong had previously served as a ghostwriter secretary for a political magnate in the capital city and had connections there, making it easy to help get an online movie approved.
Chen Feng's first reaction upon hearing this was that Wu Tianhong was truly impressive, he had even been fooled. He had always thought Wu Tianhong was just a sycophantic opportunist in the political arena, but he didn't expect him to be the protection umbrella for an organized crime syndicate. Well, then, if it was just about pocketing some money, he could turn a blind eye. But colluding with organized crime, oppressing the people, and exploiting them for personal gain, that was absolutely unacceptable.
"Miss Hongyan, since we know that Wu Tianhong is the protection umbrella behind the Hu brothers group, then I have to go to the provincial capital," Chen Feng said directly.
"Honey, how did this matter in the Wuzhou district lead to the provincial capital?" Zhao Hongyan asked subconsciously, feeling confused.
"It's very simple. The Hu brothers group is a very large black organization with extremely bad influence and is exceptionally lawless. Such organizations are usually not protected by political magnates. To put it bluntly, the bigger the black organization, the bigger the protection umbrella behind it," Chen Feng explained.
"Honey, I mean... forget it, don't go to the provincial capital. We've already dealt with the Hu brothers group, and we've done a great service for the people of the Wuzhou district, which is more than enough. We have to consider ourselves. Wu Tianhong is the second-in-command of the provincial city, and his background is terrifying. Going head-to-head with such a terrifying background will not yield any benefits," Zhao Hongyan advised Chen Feng.
"If it were a minor matter, I wouldn't have sought out Wu Tianhong. But the problem is, the Hu brothers group incident is not a minor matter, it's an extremely serious and egregious one. If I don't find a way to deal with Wu Tianhong, this devil will find another black organization and continue to profit by exploiting the people. Such an extremely evil thing, once I know about it, I must deal with it. The people are already suffering, and to further oppress them to death is an unforgivable offense," Chen Feng said with determination.
"Honey, your idea is good, but it's too righteous. You are just an ordinary person, not an immortal. There's no need to do such righteous things. In the political arena, sometimes it's necessary to protect oneself. Meddling in other people's affairs, especially matters that shouldn't be meddled with, can easily lead to ruin," Zhao Hongyan continued to advise Chen Feng.
"Miss Hongyan, you are not an outsider, so I won't hide it from you. I come from the bottom, and I know how hard life is for people at the bottom. Therefore, in my life, I can't stand to see people bullying the weak. Those who bully the weak are all scum. Scum must be eliminated. If these villains were bullying wealthy businessmen, or wealthy people in power, I would turn a blind eye. After all, the political arena itself is about making money," Chen Feng explained.
"Honey, the logic is correct, but you have to consider your personal safety, right?" Zhao Hongyan continued to patiently advise Chen Feng.
"Miss Hongyan, don't worry, I have a way to deal with Wu Tianhong," Chen Feng comforted Zhao Hongyan.
"Honey, you're just comforting me, right? Wu Tianhong is the second-in-command of the provincial city, and you are just a small bureau chief in the Wuzhou district. The power difference between you is like heaven and earth. How can you possibly have a way to deal with such a powerful figure in politics?" Zhao Hongyan said disbelievingly.
"Miss Hongyan, I don't have the ability to deal with Wu Tianhong, but there are people who can," Chen Feng said with a smile.
"Who can deal with him?" Zhao Hongyan asked anxiously.
"Those who want Wu Tianhong dead!" Chen Feng replied with a calm smile.
"Wu Tianhong is the second-in-command of the provincial city, holding a powerful position. Who has the guts to want Wu Tianhong dead?" Zhao Hongyan asked in confusion.