Prosecutors Step In

Old Master Qiu was overwhelmed too. What had started as a minor matter had grown into a major affair involving numerous companies, corporate groups, and government departments.

If he mishandled it, his reputation would be ruined in his twilight years.

And at this critical moment, he could neither back down nor press ahead.

Every day, Old Master Qiu kept tabs on Zhang Yang, Lin Group, and Meng Group, but not a single report brought him good news—or even news he had expected.

It was no wonder Old Master Qiu kept losing his temper. He had it rough right now.

By this point, Old Master Qiu had called on every resource at his disposal.

Zhang Yang used the same playbook to ease the pressure Liu Group faced from its business partners. The pressure from government departments, however, remained.

Meng Group proved more difficult.

"Who are you? Strangers aren't welcome here. Get out!"

Jiao Long and three other Sailing Company investigators tried to enter Meng Group, but they were turned away outright. Meng Yunjiao no longer called the shots there; he had resigned to take responsibility.

"Boss, they refused to let us into Meng Group. They won't say a word or give us any information on their business partners. We can't move forward."

Zhang Yang had accepted Meng Yunjiao's commission, but Meng Yunjiao had been ousted before they could formally sign a contract.

With that roadblock in place, Ye Nan could only call Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang sighed helplessly. He didn't have that part of the information, so he had no idea who Meng Group's business partners were.

"Manager Meng, please cooperate."

Zhang Yang appeared at Meng Group and tried to persuade the man politely. He just wanted to put an end to this farce as soon as possible.

"Sorry. No