Hua Wenzhang opened his mouth and said, "I run a company too. If people can just come and inspect it whenever they want, where does that leave my dignity? What about the reputation of Huatian Group?"
"Don't give me that crap about dignity. If you try anything funny again, I won't be able to protect you!"
"I heard from your Uncle Liu that you've been evading taxes. Pay them back immediately! Otherwise, no one will be able to save you!"
Hua Wenzhang's heart tightened when he heard that.
His father knew about the tax evasion?
It seemed the situation really was serious.
At last, he softened his tone. "Dad, if I pay the taxes now, there shouldn't be any problem, right?"
"Your Uncle Liu said that if you don't pay back the amount you evaded and they catch you, you'll get at least three years. If you pay it back yourself, you'll still face punishment, but you can avoid prison!"
Hua Wenzhang nodded quickly. "All right. I'll have someone pay all the taxes first thing tomorrow morning."
Hua Qingdong added, "Remember this: from now on, don't mess with anyone—especially Wang Yi!"
While Hua Qingdong was setting his son straight, Luo Xiang was calling the lawyers one by one, telling them they could continue investigating.
At the same time, he instructed them:
"Hua Wenzhang has been alerted, so they'll definitely start preparing. For example, they might pay back the taxes they evaded. But we've already got evidence of some of his tax evasion. It isn't enough to convict him, but first thing tomorrow morning, file a lawsuit against him for tax evasion."
Luo Xiang added, "Remember, file first thing tomorrow morning. We absolutely cannot miss this window."
The lawyers all agreed.
Luo Xiang also packed his things, preparing to return