Chapter 607 - R--- A Clue (1/2)

Linfeng pinched lightly Xiong Zhi's smooth cheeks. ”You have made such a big mistake. I have to clean up after you. How are you going to compensate me, hmm?”

The tensed atmosphere was broken.

The man's light tone and joking remarks made Xiong Zhi's heavy heart ease a bit.

She turned to him and pointed her dainty finger at the door leading to the office bedroom. ”We can settle it there.”

Linfeng's ears turned red and he coughed. He poked her cheeks again.

”You naughty temptress!” he helplessly exclaimed. ”We have a lot to do and investigate about on this latest issue. It seems like nothing can faze you anymore, huh?”

Saying that, Linfeng's tensed heart finally relaxed.

Lu Jin's sudden appearance made them feel as if they were standing in a narrow, enclosed room. Knowing his girlfriend's personality, she must be blaming herself at being reckless and giving the enemy an upper hand through her mistake. Linfeng worried that Xiong Zhi would be depressed and mulling over this. Fortunately, the blow was not too hard on her.

After teasing his girlfriend, the two finally settled down to talk.

”I am shocked that Liu Fung turned out to be Lu Jin's man. The Liu family stood neutral over the years and did not show obvious favor to any of the legendary families. They didn't have much influence but their long family history made them at least a second class family in the high society. Their company is doing decently but it never rose up on the ranks for the past five years now. They are pretty invisible, to be honest. Why would they suddenly side with Lu Jin? Do you think they are supporting Lu Jin for the Lu's successor position?” Xiong Zhi slowly expressed her thoughts.

”Perhaps. However, I have never heard of rumors about the Liu family getting close to Lu Jin, nor are there any business cooperations or friendsh.i.p.s between two parties in the high society. It must be that Liu Fung's connection to Lu Jin... is not revealed in public.”

Xiong Zhi paused after hearing Linfeng's meaningful words.

”Not revealed in public... You mean to say that Liu Fung and Lu Jin's connection may be formed underground?”

”Likely. I believe you also know clearly that the Liu family business is only maintaining their position in the ranks but it never rose up further in the recent years. However, Liu Fung's investment company invested in ArtWorld four years ago. They dared to take on such a highly precarious investment risk for only two verbal favors. Where did they get such a large sum of money? Where did the confidence to invest come from, when their own family company is struggling? Besides, with the way on how Lu Jin spoke earlier, it appeared clearly that he has the final say on how the money will flow from Liu Fung's investment company. Liu Fung's behavior also matches this conjecture.”

Xiong Zhi's eyes flickered. ”Are you saying that Liu Fung's investment company is more likely owned by Lu Jin?”

”Perhaps. It is probably one of the hidden stashes of Lu Jin. And the money probably came from underground. But this all are just mere conjectures.”

Xiong Zhi nodded. ”But this makes a lot of sense. However, if Liu Fung and Lu Jin's connection is supposed to be a secret, why did Lu Jin reveal it to us?”

Linfeng shrugged. ”Because we will know of it sooner or later. He needs your signature. Even if it is only Liu Fung who comes here and asks for the favor, we will still come to know that it is Lu Jin's faction.”

”I know that. However...” Xiong Zhi stopped midway. She could not explain it with words.