The newspaper incident caused a greater stir during the day.
It swept through Qing City like a storm. No one could believe that the Tian family, already at the pinnacle, would engage in such acts. Many people put pressure on the Dragon Investigation Bureau.
In the morning, the Dragon Investigation Bureau at the hotel held a press conference to confirm the matter. As many things pointed directly at Tian Shishi, she became the target of public condemnation, like a rat crossing the street.
However, while the outside world was in chaos, Ye Longlin and others had already arrived at the Tongbao Building.
Qing City was indeed a 3D city. For those unfamiliar with it, finding their way was difficult. They had to rely on navigation, and sometimes even the navigation wasn't sure where to go.
The Tongbao Building was located by the Second Ring Road and was one of Qing City's few major taxpayers.
It owned real estate, healthcare, and other industries, as well as emerging industries like wellness centers. It also held stakes, directly or indirectly, in countless other businesses.
Furthermore, according to commercial information, the boss of Tongbao owned over twenty companies, three of which were publicly listed, and five were preparing to go public.
He was also one of the top figures on Qing City's rich list.
Gu Tongbao, the actual controller of Tongbao Building.
"The meeting for the real estate company has been arranged. Lunch with President Tian is scheduled. In the afternoon at 2 PM, you will have a meeting in the commercial conference room of the Municipal Mayor's Building, estimated to last about two hours. At 5 PM, there will be a shareholders' meeting. This is your itinerary for today.
The Municipal Mayor's Building and the shareholders' meeting cannot be postponed. Please let me know if you have any other arrangements, and I will adjust them immediately."
Gu Tongbao was dressed in a black suit with his hair slicked back. Unlike other wealthy businessmen, Gu Tongbao paid great attention to fitness. As a result, despite being over forty, he had no belly and maintained an excellent physique.
More importantly, he was still unmarried, a true eligible bachelor.
"Postpone the meeting with President Tian. Haven't you seen the newspapers from yesterday and today? The Tian family, this giant vessel, might be burned to ashes under this inferno. Tell President Tian that I have some matters to attend to, and I will treat him to Malayan fragrant fish next time."
Gu Tongbao spoke with a poker face.
His assistant followed behind, taking notes, and nodded, "Understood, President Gu. Do you have any other instructions?"
Gu Tongbao waved his hand, as if recalling something, "Wasn't there someone who made an appointment to see me last night?"
The assistant suddenly remembered and quickly picked up the phone to confirm. After arriving at the general manager's office, the assistant replied, "Yes, President Gu. The person is already waiting in the conference room. We don't know their background. They didn't report a company when making the appointment, but instead stated they were from the military."
Gu Tongbao looked up, his expression changing slightly. After a moment of thought, he said, "Go and tell them I will be there in a few minutes."
"Understood."
In the conference room.
Ye Longlin sat at the conference table. From here, the entire Qing City looked like a city built on a mountain peak. The scenery was indeed beautiful, and one could clearly see the river ahead.
"They really know how to enjoy themselves. Having meetings here gives one a feeling of overlooking all the mountains. Rich people truly know how to live."
Yuan Gang marveled as he looked at the view.
Ye Longlin glanced at the day's newspapers. Today's papers were filled with concrete evidence, almost nailing Tian Shishi to the pillar of shame. All of the Tian family's businesses were severely affected, and since last night, their businesses had been investigated by various departments.
Tian Shishi's carefully crafted charitable image had also completely collapsed with the newspaper's publication.
"This Gu Tongbao really has quite the airs. He hasn't even shown up yet."
Just as Yuan Gang finished speaking, the conference room door opened, and Gu Tongbao walked in.
"Apologies to you both. There was some traffic congestion on the way today. I only just arrived at the company."
Gu Tongbao clasped his hands together as he spoke, making it difficult for anyone to harbor contempt towards him.
This person was not easy to deal with.
As he spoke, he observed the two of them. Ye Longlin remained motionless, his calm demeanor clearly not an act. Yuan Gang exuded an aura of swift and decisive action that was uncommon in ordinary people, something only cultivated through long service in the military.
"Now that President Gu has arrived, there's no need to beat around the bush. Our purpose here is to ask President Gu if he recognizes this person."
Yuan Gang took out a photo of Wan Tongbao and pushed it towards them.
Asking about someone?
And coming to his place to inquire about someone?
Gu Tongbao glanced at the photo with a hint of confusion and nodded slightly, "I've seen this person. It was just a few days ago. May I ask what you two are looking for him for?"
Yuan Gang said with a cold expression, "This person is an SS-class war criminal wanted by our army. The specific charges are classified, so we cannot disclose them. According to our information, this person's last known appearance was at the Tongbao Building for a meeting with President Gu. Since then, President Gu's private account has been used to transfer several batches of funds in the millions, totaling over twenty million. We would like to ask President Gu if you can explain why."
There was a transaction between the two, so something must have been hidden. They had also come prepared.
Gu Tongbao fell silent, clearly reluctant to discuss the matter.
"This matter involves privacy. May I not answer? However, I can tell you two that I have no personal relationship with this person. It was purely a business transaction, and he approached me first."
Yuan Gang stared at him coldly.
Gu Tongbao met his gaze and sighed, "Alright, since you insist on asking, I suppose I have no choice but to speak. In fact, he found me in the parking lot the night before last and said he had obtained some of my private unscrupulous methods. After all, as you know, in business, nothing is completely clean. He threatened me to settle it with money.
So, naturally, I obliged him. After all, these things are never safe in someone else's hands. Furthermore, as a businessman, profit comes first. If these things were to be exposed, it wouldn't just be twenty million dollars; it would cost much more."
Yuan Gang looked at him speechlessly and said with mild exasperation, "Your petty affairs cost twenty million? Brother, if you have too much money to spend, you could consider giving it to us..."
Before he could finish speaking, Ye Longlin reminded him, "Yuan Gang."
Yuan Gang immediately put on an awkward expression. "Ahem, well, can you still contact him?"
Gu Tongbao shook his head slightly, "I don't have his contact information. However, he did say he would come to find me again, after all... I worked hard to earn that money and gave him twenty million for nothing. I'm not stupid; I've already made arrangements."