Chapter 353: Chapter 342: He Hanguang is Killed Chapter 353: Chapter 342: He Hanguang is Killed When Nie Zhan finished work, a paparazzo suddenly rushed out holding a microphone. This was prearranged, so the bodyguards didn’t stop him.
The next day, Nie Zhan appeared on the cover of this gossip magazine. He not only stated that the mansion was purchased by Lu Jiaxin herself, but also said that after they started dating, Lu Jiaxin always used her own card for expenses. Because she was so independent, it made it difficult for him to even give her gifts. He also stated that Lu Jiaxin highly valued her education and had a strong career drive, praising her independence and autonomy as exemplary of a new-era woman.
Mrs. He was furious when she saw the coverage Nie Zhan provided to clarify: “What independence, she’s clearly using our He Family’s money.”
Seeing her talk about this again, He Mingzhu asked somewhat irritably, “Mommy, after grandpa passed away, Aunt Grandma’s incomes and expenses all have records. How much money do you think she could have saved before grandpa died?”
He Mingzhu continued to ask, “Then how much do you think? One million, ten million, or one hundred million? When grandpa died, our family’s company was valued at just over four billion. Do you think Aunt had one hundred million? If she had that much, she wouldn’t be so desperate to win grandpa’s pity and have him leave her ten percent of the shares.”
“Given Fourth Aunt’s spending, it would be good if she had saved one million before grandpa died. Even if she found reliable people to help invest, she would have at most twenty or thirty million by now. And that money wasn’t given to Lu Jiaxin, but as a security measure for Aunt Grandma herself.”
“Mommy, we took more than one hundred million of Aunt Grandma’s private fortune, and dad used all of it to pay off debts. But even though you took the money, you didn’t take good care of the person. What about Lu Jiaxin? After she took Fourth Aunt away, she has taken great care of her, and I heard she even increased her living expenses. Mommy, we have no right to scold her.”
If Fourth Aunt Grandma had chosen to bring Lu Jiaxin and Guh Haifan to Hong Kong, it was because she didn’t trust them. The truth proved her concerns were valid–the family only wanted her fortune, no one cared about her. Yet, Lu Jiaxin kept her promise and deserved the money she received.
Mrs. He was livid: “He Mingzhu, whose side are you on?”
He Mingzhu said, “Mommy, Lu Jiaxin is very capable and has found an outstanding boyfriend like Nie Zhan. Her future is immeasurable. We shouldn’t be against her anymore. Otherwise, if we anger her, we won’t be able to bear the consequences.”
“What capabilities could she have…”
He Mingzhu cut in, “In just two years, from being penniless, she has earned a fortune of over one billion. Such capacity is rare not only in Hong Kong but in the entire world.”
After saying that, she asked a soul-searching question, “Mommy, is it so hard to admit that Lu Jiaxin is more outstanding than your five children? Some people are simply more favored by the heavens.”
It was this genius that they encountered and failed to utilize properly that should truly vex them. What they needed to do now was make amends, not continue to offend her. Sometimes she couldn’t understand; they received so much money from Aunt Grandma, and all they needed to do was hire a few reputable caregivers to properly look after Aunt Grandma, yet they couldn’t even handle this simple task. Not only did this lead to a direct falling out with Lu Jiaxin, it also brought ridicule and scorn from the outside world.
Mrs. He’s face turned a bright red: “He Mingzhu, your wings are hard now, aren’t they? Siding with outsiders against your own mommy.”
He Mingzhu didn’t want to argue, “Mommy, instead of using the time you have to berate Lu Jiaxin and me, you’d better think about what to buy for daddy and big brother.”
Not long after He Mingzhu left, the home phone rang, and Mrs. He fainted after answering. The servants panicked and immediately dialed for an ambulance before calling He Mingzhu.
Upon hearing the servant’s words, He Mingzhu’s hand trembled with the phone, and after a moment she said, “I’ll be right back.”
After her afternoon nap, Lu Jiaxin received a call from Nie Zhan, “What did you say? He Hanguang died? Suicide? How is that possible? A rich heir like him would come out of prison after a few years and continue to live a life of luxury; how could he possibly think of suicide…”
Like a Hilton heir, going to jail was like playing house. Aside from not having freedom inside the prison, nothing else was affected. However, for ordinary people who make mistakes and go to prison, it’s difficult to find work due to discrimination, and life becomes increasingly hard.
Nie Zhan said it was a rumor that was spreading on a small scale: “This case is still under investigation, and the police should be able to announce soon whether it was suicide or murder.”
As he said, the police did indeed quickly clarify that He Hanguang was murdered. The killer had no personal grudge against He Hanguang, but He Zhuliang indirectly caused the death of his older brother, and this was him avenging his brother.
Lu Jiaxin felt it was retribution, as the sins of the father were being paid for by the son: “He Hanguang and He Hanxuan are both dead, leaving only He Hanzheng. Do you think he can escape?”
Mainly because He Zhuliang had harmed too many people. He Hanxuan and He Hanguang lost their lives because of him, and now only He Hanzheng remained. Lu Jiaxin felt his enemies wouldn’t let him go either.
Nie Zhan replied, “He Hanguang hadn’t been in jail for long before He Hanzheng went abroad, saying at the time it was for an academic exchange in America. I’ve just received news that his wife and two children also went abroad at the beginning of the month. It seems now he won’t be coming back.”
Going abroad at the time might have been to escape trouble, but now that He Hanguang was murdered in prison, he wouldn’t dare return, or else he’d face the same fate.
Lu Jiaxin wondered, “Doesn’t this mean He Mingzhu is in danger too?”
Nie Zhan shook his head, “That’s unclear, but He Zhuliang’s illegitimate child out there is definitely in danger.”
Two days later, Nie Zhan told her that He Zhuliang’s mistress and illegitimate children’s residence had caught fire. Because it happened at night and the fire was too large, by the time firefighters arrived, it was too late, and the mother with her two children were burnt to death inside the house.
Lu Jiaxin thought this was too tragic. But she couldn’t understand, “Knowing He Hanguang was killed in prison, why didn’t the woman take her children abroad? Those people wouldn’t go so far as to chase a child to another country.”
Even if she dared not go abroad, fleeing to the Mainland would have been an option! Public safety in the Mainland, despite being worse, was still stronger than in Hong Kong, where murder was rampant and frightening.
Nie Zhan didn’t have an answer: “Three sons murdered one after another, I’m not sure if this will make He Zhuliang confess.”
Lu Jiaxin recalled what Guh Xiuxiu had said, that He Zhuliang had accomplices and protectors, “If that’s how you put it, I think He Zhuliang might not live much longer. Those people will probably kill him to silence him.”
“The police will protect him well.”
Lu Jiaxin didn’t have much faith in the Hong Kong police, but she didn’t express her demoralizing thoughts, “Let’s hope! Exposing all the people behind him would be like eliminating a scourge.”
Only, such scourges were too many in Hong Kong to be eliminated.