Chapter 24 A Secret From Many Years Ago!

regulated.Last year, the Capital established a Qinghong Investment Company, and the Qinghong Gang began to transition from underground operations to legitimate business activities, no longer having t...Chapter 24 A Secret from Many Years Ago!

"I didn't originally intend to choose the Zhang Family as my partner, nor did I decide to start implementing a plan to strike against the Su Family so early. But because you are talented, I decided to advance the plan—actually, it was advanced by quite some time."

"Why is that" Zhang Mingqi had an uneasy feeling but couldn't pinpoint why.

"Zhang Mingqi, do you remember your mother" Wang Zheng suddenly spoke seriously.

"I don’t." Zhang Mingqi's eyelashes fluttered; her eyes were devoid of emotion: "My mother passed away when I was very young. It was my father who raised me and my brother."

Zhang Mingqi wasn't lying. Every Qingming Festival, her father, Zhang Xiaoci, would take her and her brother to sweep the tomb for their mother. Her father had said that her mother died after giving birth to her brother due to severe postpartum bleeding.

Over all these years, Zhang Mingqi never questioned what her father told her; from the day she could remember things, her father had been raising both of them tirelessly and wholeheartedly. He even didn't consider remarrying for the sake of their healthy growth despite his wealth attracting countless women who wanted to be with him. This was also one of the reasons Zhang Mingqi most appreciated her father.

Wang Zheng smiled, his eyes hinting at something indescribable as he asked: "Zhang Mingqi, do you know your mother's name"

"My mother is called Su Huixin."

Zhang Mingqi’s eyes suddenly flashed with disbelief after she said this: "Could it be that there was a connection between my mother and the Su Family"

Wang Zheng nodded in approval before delivering another shocking piece of news to Zhang Mingqi: "Did your father, Zhang Xiaoci, tell you that your mother, Su Huixin, died due to postpartum hemorrhage"

"How do you know!"

Zhang Mingqi's eyes widened in disbelief.

Su Huixin was originally the legitimate eldest daughter of the Su Family. She fell in love with a poor boy and even had two children with him. Because of this, the Su Family felt disgraced and wanted to forcefully bring Su Huixin back into the family. When she refused, they threatened her lover’s life and the lives of her children, leaving Su Huixin no choice but to concede.

In reality, there was a power struggle within the Su Family, and if Su Huixin returned, she would become a successor in line for a large inheritance. Therefore, many people in the family did not want her back. In truth, Su Huixin didn’t die due to postpartum hemorrhage but from—drug allergy.

Wang Zheng paused before continuing: "As for that so-called allergenic drug, it was just ordinary penicillin."

"Su Huixin, your mother, died as a result of murder by the Su family. So you see, it's all just a coincidence; I happened to know about Su Huixin's story and happened to meet both of you siblings. You have no reason not to work with me."

"It’s an old script but an absolutely true story. The truth is shocking."

Looking at Zhang Mingqi’s sexy face turn from green to pale, her complexion changing unpredictably as her full chest rose and fell rapidly, clearly she found it hard to accept this extremely powerful news.

No, this was just like a bomb!

"Why should I believe you" After some time, Zhang Mingqi recovered from the shock and tried to keep calm in her voice, but her heaving chest betrayed her emotions.

"Actually, it’s very simple. Just go home and ask your father for confirmation."

Wang Zheng always wore a faint smile on his face as if luring a child into committing a crime.

"Work with me. Go to the Su family and take back what rightfully belongs to you."

Zhang Mingqi gave Wang Zheng a deep look before opening the car door, and the engine of the Maserati roared as it disappeared into the thick night.

Wang Zheng did not watch the Maserati leave; instead, he took out that peculiar-looking black phone and dialed a number.

"Hello Wang Xiaming"

"Who is this"

Wang Xiaming was leisurely drinking tea and reading the newspaper at home in Philadelphia. But the sudden ring of his cell phone interrupted his calm thoughts. At his level, there were fewer and fewer people who could contact him directly; a call must mean someone very important was seeking him.

"This is Wang Zheng. I need your help."

"Wang Zheng Oh my god! You finally showed up! Please tell me what you need help with! You saved the lives of my whole family, and I don’t even know how to repay you! Don’t be polite; if it means giving all of Wang’s fortune in Philadelphia to you, I wouldn’t hesitate!"

Wang Xiaming was already too excited to contain himself!

"I know that you have two diamond mines in South Africa that were acquired at a low price but are yet unexploited. I want you to use the power of Wang’s financial group, enter China's diamond market in an extravagant manner and suppress the three high-end diamond brands ‘Suzhou Charm’, ‘Telepathy’, and 'Eiger', all managed by China's Su family, is that possible"

"Sure, no problem at all! Sir, rest assured that Wang's diamonds will definitely start a huge market impact on the Chinese mainland in two months!"

"As for the operations in China, I can recommend someone suitable to you. Her name is Zhang Mingqi..."

After hanging up, Wang Zheng muttered to himself: "Old man, since you've made me come back this time, I have to start preparing myself too. Not avenging a grudge isn't my style; what belongs to me, I must take it back."

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"Dad, there's something important I need to ask you."

Zhang Xiaoci was reading in the study when he saw his daughter return. He put on a warm and loving expression.

"What is it Why do you look so anxious"

"Dad, what I want to ask is very important, about my mom. No matter what happens, please be honest with me."

Zhang Xiaoci was taken aback!

He had already seen something different in his daughter's eyes! Had she found out the truth

This absolutely couldn't happen! With his strength, trying to go against the Su family would be like an ant trying to stop a chariot. If his daughter knew the truth, given her personality, she wouldn't hesitate to retaliate with all means necessary!

He had kept this secret well for so many years and never mentioned it to them. Why, why did she find out today Could someone be deliberately trying to drag their family into this mess Or were those old fellows from the past coming back

"Dad, please answer me," Zhang Mingqi's eyes revealed an overwhelming desire for the truth. Seeing her father staring blankly ahead, her heart sank deeper and deeper.

Being a highly intelligent person like Zhang Mingqi wouldn't miss the subtle changes in her father’s expression; it conveyed pain and confusion, as if a long-healed wound was being reopened.

"Dad, from your expression I can already guess what happened. But I still want to hear you say it yourself," Zhang Mingqi's voice suddenly became incredibly calm because she had instantly adjusted herself. If everything Wang Zheng said was true, she knew she couldn’t pretend not to know anything; she must stay cool-headed because the enemy was indeed very powerful.

Zhang Xiaoci leaned back in his chair as if all his strength had been drained from him. After a long silence, he slowly said, "Mingqi, who told you this"

"Dad, you only need to answer my question," Zhang Mingqi's eyes were also filled with pain: "Was Mom really allergic to penicillin and died at the hands of the Su family"

Zhang Xiaoci slammed his fist on the table, stood up and shouted, "Mingqi, you know that this won't be good for you! Starting now, keep this matter locked in your heart and don’t let it out!"

Zhang Mingqi smiled bitterly: "Father, I understand that you are protecting me and my brother. Don’t worry, I will not tell him. But I can't possibly pretend to know nothing about this; the murderer who killed my mother is right there, how could I remain indifferent"

"Father, even if you know the truth, you can continue to live a stable life, but I cannot do that."

Zhang Mingqi turned his face away and gently wiped at the corner of his eye before turning around and walking out of his father's study, leaving Zhang Xiaoci slumped in his chair.

"Hello, Wang Zheng, this is Zhang Mingqi."

Wang Zheng’s calm voice came through from the other end of the phone as if he had anticipated that Zhang Mingqi would make such a choice: "Tell me how much adjustment time you need."

"I don’t need any adjustment period. I must say, if all this was in your plan, then your machinations are truly terrifying. It’s hard to tell whether working with someone like you is a blessing or a curse. But you’ve managed to convince me." Zhang Mingqi's expression was more resolute than ever before.

It was already late at night and Zhang Mingqi still sat by the window, staring blankly out into the distance.

The bedroom door opened and Zhang Xiaoci walked in.

Zhang Mingqi only glanced at his father without speaking and turned back towards the window.

Zhang Xiaoci placed a blue folder before Zhang Mingqi, saying: "This is the result of my investigations over the years. It might be helpful to you. Also, Blue Sea Group is just a small part of the Zhang family’s enterprises. To avoid drawing attention from the Su family, I moved our main focus to Africa long ago. There are also relationship diagrams within China in this folder; some people can rely on during critical moments. If you decide to take this path, these resources will be at your disposal."

Zhang Mingqi stood up and looked deeply into his father's eyes, the emotions in his gaze complex.

Zhang Xiaoci patted his daughter’s shoulder kindly and said: "Go ahead and do what you need to. I originally planned to accomplish this impossible task within my lifetime but unexpectedly, my children have grown up and so have I."

After speaking, Zhang Xiaoci turned around and slowly walked out of the room; his back seemed to age several years in an instant.

In that moment, looking at his father’s silhouette, Zhang Mingqi suddenly felt a profound sense of sorrow. you, Brother Cheng, will likely stay here at the headquarters."Cheng Shi chuckled and replied, "Don't worry. My family sent me to join the army so that I could gain experience working at the grassroo...