The disappearance of Shen Keqin was first discovered by Xi Ruxue.
When she woke from her nap and didn't see Shen Keqin, she assumed Shen Keqin had gone out to find friends for help, worried about Shen Zhengcheng's situation.
It wasn't until Shen Keqin hadn't returned by evening and hadn't called that she became worried and tried to call Shen Keqin.
Only then did she discover Shen Keqin's phone was off.
Shen Keqin's phone was rarely turned off, as she always had it with her and carried two power banks in her bag.
As soon as the phone's battery dropped below 10%, she would immediately charge it with a power bank.
Turning off her phone was not Shen Keqin's style.
Shen Keqin had been kidnapped before. Worried that something had happened to her, Xi Ruxue immediately called Shen Liubai.
Only after searching for hours without finding her did they realize Shen Keqin was missing.
Shen Chi Yan left to arrange for people to search for Shen Keqin.
At the same time, Shen Liubai, through various connections, finally met Shen Zhengcheng.
The first thing Shen Zhengcheng said upon seeing his son was to ask Shen Liubai to stop investigating the matter.
Shen Liubai was very confused, "Dad, what exactly happened? I don't believe you would engage in corruption and bribery, nor do I believe you would go against your professional ethics and do something that violates public order and good customs."
Shen Zhengcheng sighed heavily, "Liubai, many things cannot be explained in just a few words. I promise you, I will be alright, but this matter ends here. Do not investigate further."
As Shen Liubai was about to say more, Shen Zhengcheng took his hand, "Liubai, take good care of your mother and don't let her worry. Also, keep an eye on Qinqin and don't let her cause trouble. And Zhuyin... treat her well."
Without getting any information from Shen Zhengcheng, Shen Liubai's expression was grim.
After hesitating for a long time, he still did not reveal the news of Shen Keqin's disappearance and decided to investigate it himself.
With Shen Zhengcheng arrested and Shen Keqin missing overnight, the Shen family was in chaos.
Fortunately, Shen Chi Yan had extensive connections, and with the help of Gu Zhiyan and Xie Luofeng, Shen Chi Yan quickly uncovered some things.
Shen Liubai hadn't slept all night and was called out by Shen Chi Yan early the next morning.
Seeing Shen Liubai's poor complexion, Shen Chi Yan handed him the breakfast bought by Gao Kunlun, "Eat something first."
"I have no appetite. What did you find out?"
"I'll tell you after you eat, otherwise I won't say a word."
Shen Liubai hadn't eaten anything the entire day. If he didn't eat now, he might collapse before the problem was solved.
Shen Liubai reluctantly took the porridge and steamed buns and began to eat. In one day, two people in his family, one arrested and one missing.
Shen Liubai was going mad.
He couldn't taste the steamed buns in his mouth; he only knew he had to fill his stomach.
Shen Chi Yan looked at Shen Liubai and felt that in just one night, his usually steady and calm elder brother seemed to have aged considerably, even growing stubble.
After finishing the porridge, Shen Liubai showed him the empty bowl, "You can tell me now, can't you!"
Shen Chi Yan, with a cold expression, handed the discovered information to Shen Liubai. Before Shen Liubai took it, he sighed, "Brother, have you ever thought about why Uncle didn't want you to investigate this matter?"
Shen Liubai looked at Shen Chi Yan without speaking.
"Have you ever thought that the truth of the matter is more cruel than you imagined? Just as Uncle said, maintaining the status quo is quite good."
Shen Liubai was very intelligent. Ever since he met Shen Zhengcheng yesterday, he had a vague feeling that this matter might have something to do with him.
But he didn't know the specifics yet, though he was about to find out.
Without any hesitation, he directly took the documents from Shen Chi Yan's hand. If it was because of him, he needed to know the truth even more.
A few minutes later, Shen Chi Yan looked at Shen Liubai's pale face and reached out to pat his back. "Ten years ago, Uncle handled an economic dispute case. The plaintiff was Gao Jing'an, and the defendant was Lin Boshi. Uncle was the plaintiff's lawyer."
Gao Jing'an and Lin Boshi were originally good brothers. They met in their youth, were roommates in college, and shared similar ambitions and thinking.
The two hit it off and founded a game company called Jingbo.
Lin Boshi was responsible for project development, while Lin Boshi was responsible for attracting investment and networking.
Later, their company grew bigger and bigger, with one game selling for hundreds of millions.
With their careers successful, they considered settling down. Lin Boshi married the senior he had liked since college, and Lin Boshi married a rich young lady.
Later, something happened, and Gao Jing'an filed a lawsuit against Lin Boshi. The main reason was that Lin Boshi had embezzled public funds and disclosed company secrets to a rival company.
This case caused quite a stir at the time, mainly because the game company was very famous and had a large player base.
Shen Zhengcheng, relying on his abilities, made Gao Jing'an win the lawsuit.
After that, Lin Boshi jumped from the top of the building where he had started his business, dying tragically in front of Gao Jing'an.
This matter also faded from public view with Lin Boshi's death. No one expected that it would be brought up again today.
There was evidence proving that Gao Jing'an had framed Lin Boshi. Lin Boshi had neither embezzled public funds nor leaked any secrets; it was all Gao Jing'an's doing.
The person who reported Shen Zhengcheng said that he had taken money from Gao Jing'an, and they had colluded to win the lawsuit and cause Lin Boshi's death.
And this Lin Boshi had another identity: he was the father of Shen Liubai's wife, Lin Zhuyin.
Shen Liubai clenched the documents in his hand, his lips completely devoid of color, his face frighteningly pale.
Shen Chi Yan had previously heard Song Qinian say that only Uncle's family was the happiest, with a harmonious family and loving spouses. They were so envious.
Who would have thought that such a major incident would occur so soon?
"I've already sent people to check your house. Lin Zhuyin is not at home and hasn't been to the flower shop. She... is missing. Also, Jian Mubai, his coming to the Shen family as Qinqin's bodyguard also had a purpose. They are a group."
Seeing that Shen Liubai remained silent, Shen Chi Yan became concerned, "Brother..."
Shen Liubai's voice was somewhat hoarse, "I'm fine."
"I've arranged for people to find them. No matter if they take a plane, a car, or drive themselves, they won't escape Jinghua City."
After a long pause, Shen Liubai slowly spoke, "Ah Yan, if you find them, don't hurt them first."
Shen Chi Yan knew how much Shen Liubai loved Lin Zhuyin. Facing such an event, Shen Liubai would undoubtedly be the most pained. He sighed and nodded gently, "Yes, I will hand them over to you for disposal."
Jian Mubai nodded, "What about Qinqin? Any news?"
"Not yet, but no news is the best news. I will find her as soon as possible."