When Old Li and his men went to meet them, the scene of the incident had already been cleaned up, and even the surveillance had been altered.
However, with the Chu family's capabilities, restoring the data was not a problem. Within ten minutes, Old Li brought the results to Chu Rong.
Quan Jiu, who was sleeping restlessly on the sofa, woke up at the sound of movement. Seeing Old Li, she quickly asked, "Did you find out? Was it Liu Zhixi's people?"
It was already 1:30 AM. Chu Rong saw her bloodshot eyes and obvious exhaustion. He felt a pang of heartache and, without a word, picked Quan Jiu up and carried her into the room. He tucked her into bed, pulled the covers up, and said in a gentle yet firm voice, "You still have to get up at five in the morning. Go to sleep quickly. If you don't, I don't mind asking Guo Wen to give you a day off."
Quan Jiu's face was grim. "It's most likely Liu Zhixi. It seems that ruining her reputation was too lenient for her."
Although she initially thought it was Chu Rong's rival, she later realized that Chu family's rivals were all influential figures. How could they be so brazen and lawless? Only people from the new district would disregard these rules and resort to such vicious methods.
The Chu family had no enmity with the new district. It was her, Liu Zhixi, and the Taishu clan. The Taishu clan, being kept in check by Quan Tianxi, did not dare to act for the time being. Besides Liu Zhixi, she couldn't think of anyone else.
"Don't worry, I'll handle this. The only thing you need to do now is lie down and sleep," Chu Rong said, stroking Quan Jiu's cheek affectionately and giving her lips a gentle kiss before leaving.
Quan Jiu thought for a moment and then reminded him, "If you can find direct evidence, you don't need to get involved. I'll have the Quan family handle it. It would be best for them to deal with this matter."
"I know," Chu Rong said, exiting the bedroom.
In the living room, Old Li had already started playing the video. "These cars were all directed by one person. This person is Zhuang Minghao, the eldest son of the Zhuang family. The leader of the other group is Quan He, the head steward of the Quan family."
"I suspect the Quan family secretly sent people to protect the young madam. Zhuang Minghao was instructed by Liu Zhixi because our people found out that he has been pursuing Liu Zhixi, but she rejected him. After you shook off Zhuang Minghao, Quan He confronted Zhuang Minghao. Although we don't know what they talked about, judging by Zhuang Minghao's actions and demeanor, he seemed to have been put in his place."
Chu Rong tapped his fingers lightly on the table. After a moment, he said to Old Li, "Call Wang Xiao."
Old Li quickly dialed the number.
At that moment, Wang Xiao was already asleep, but his unwavering dedication to his work meant that even when woken up from his sleep, he greeted them with a smile.
"Boss, you've ordered."
"Find everyone who has cooperated with the Zhuang family in the new district. Based on the Zhuang family's main industries, sign long-term contracts with these people at a price lower than the Zhuang family's."
Wang Xiao could hear the coldness in his boss's voice over the phone and knew that something major had likely happened. He didn't ask any further questions and directly agreed, then asked, "What about overseas, Boss? Does that include it?"
"It includes it. Anyone who has cooperated with the Zhuang family for over a hundred million, I want to poach them. I'll give you two months, and your annual salary will be doubled next year."
Wang Xiao almost blurted out his excitement but quickly stopped himself and calmly replied, "Okay, Boss."
After hanging up the phone, he flipped over and got up, his emotions soaring. He immediately sought out informants to gather information.
Chu Rong then asked Old Li to call Old Master Xing.
Old Li hesitated, "Young Master, it's already past midnight. Old Master Xing is probably asleep." Old Master Xing is not like Wang Xiao.
"Call," Chu Rong's tone was unquestionable.
Old Li had no choice but to brace himself and make the call. The call was connected, but Old Master Xing, who was woken up in the middle of the night, scolded him for several minutes before his anger subsided halfway. He asked in a cold voice, "What does little Chu want with this old man?"
"Please wait a moment, I'll hand the phone over to the Young Master." Old Li forced a smile until his face was almost stiff. He handed the phone to Chu Rong as if it were a hot potato.
Chu Rong took the phone. "Grandpa Xing, regarding the industries on Chengxing Island, starting next year, Chu Group will give you 2% of the profits for five years in exchange for a favor."
Old Master Xing was slightly surprised. "Little Chu, 2% of Chengxing Island's profits is forty billion a year, which is over two hundred billion in five years. You're giving it to me for free, so this must be a big favor. Alas, if you had asked me for a favor, I would have readily agreed. But my health is not what it used to be, and the assets I've left for my grandson are enough for him to eat for eight hundred lifetimes. Having more money is useless."
Chu Rong's brow furrowed slightly. After a pause, he said with a hint of pleading, "You are the only one who can help me with this. In City A, there is no other company whose financial strength can compare to the Zhuang family in the new district."
Old Master Xing was even more surprised. "How did you fall out with the new district? You want to fight the Zhuang family's capital chain? If you're not careful, both sides will be injured. You're not someone who acts impulsively. What exactly happened?"
Chu Rong hesitated for a moment, then said with a fierce expression, "Zhuang Minghao brought people to crash my car. His target was Jiu Jiu. I must make him, and his Zhuang family, pay the price."
"Little Jiu? Zhuang Minghao is a lecherous scoundrel, an uneducated bumpkin. Did he take a fancy to Little Jiu's beauty and cause trouble? This little bastard, with his own pathetic appearance, dares to have ideas about Little Jiu. He should look in the mirror!" Old Master Xing grumbled. Although Quan Jiu becoming the Chu family's daughter-in-law had made him regret it for a long time, he genuinely liked the child.
"The situation is complicated, but Zhuang Minghao's goal was to take Jiu Jiu's life, so I can't let this matter go."
"What about Little Jiu? Is she injured?" Old Master Xing asked with concern.
"No, but Zhuang Minghao failed this time, and he will surely try again. So this time, I must make them understand what pain is."
Old Master Xing had watched Chu Rong grow up and knew his temperament. Since he was acting so recklessly this time, his bottom line must have been crossed. Even if he didn't agree, Chu Rong would find someone else to cooperate with. If he helped to keep an eye on things, at least he could be more at ease.
Thinking this, Old Master Xing no longer refused. "Tell me, what do you want me to do?"
Chu Rong explained the situation.
After listening, Old Master Xing said with a wry smile, "Little Chu Mao, I've met countless people in my life, but the one I admire the most is you. If my grandson had half your intelligence, I would be at peace."
Chu Rong smiled politely. "You flatter me."
Old Master Xing slapped his thigh. "Alright, anyway, I'm already half in the grave. It's not a waste of this trip to the mortal world to stir things up one last time before I die."
"Then you should rest. I won't disturb you anymore."
Chu Rong hung up the phone, asked Old Li to rest as well, and then tiptoed into the bedroom. After a simple wash, he got into bed and slept soundly, holding Quan Jiu.