Chapter 405: Chapter 405: The Nature of Merchants—Pursuing Profit!

Don’t doubt it.

There’s definitely something off about Huang Zhaozhong.

At first, Chen Xiao paid little attention to him, probably because he didn’t regard Huang Zhaozhong as significant.

But now the situation is different.

When someone shows interest in you and starts stirring up trouble,

that’s when you need to be cautious!

Chen Xiao got hold of the contact details for Huang Zhaozhong and Chen Xu; in the end, he looked at these two contacts and decided to call Chen Xu first.

Chen Xiao’s number is from Jiang Province Dongzhou.

When Chen Xu saw this incoming call, he probably had some guesses in his mind.

So, the moment the call was connected, Chen Xu asked nervously, "Is it, Uncle Xiao?"

"It’s me."

"Uncle Xiao, how do you have my number?"

"I just got in touch with Zong Yuanmao, got it from him."

Chen Xu was silent for a few seconds and then asked seriously,

"Uncle Xiao, I’m a bit nervous and unclear why you called?"

"I talked to Zong Yuanmao over there, so I’m asking you now, if Zong Yuanmao wants to work with you, are you willing?" Chen Xiao asked first, but without waiting for Chen Xu to speak, he continued:

"I suppose you’re well aware of our relationship, but to be honest, I’ve always been involved in solving cases, and if you focus on business you’ll know that I’m mostly a hands-off manager."

"Moreover, because of my work, in my eyes, guilty is guilty and not guilty is not guilty. Of course, I can’t deny I’ve always been wary of you. But ultimately, there should be another way for us to interact, shouldn’t there?"

Chen Xiao’s tone was calm.

Chen Xu listened silently.

After Chen Xiao finished speaking, Chen Xu had already made up his mind.

"Uncle Xiao, I think maybe you didn’t know much about me before, even after the incident with my little uncle, I probably didn’t even catch your eye. But I understand what you mean, and I know my predicament as well. So, I have no objection at all to the method you proposed, I’m even very grateful for your help!"

Chen Xu was indeed very smart.

In another way of saying it, no matter what his intentions are, it shows that he’s a person who understands the situation.

"Okay, since you agree with this method, then proceed to contact Zong Yuanmao yourself. He will discuss the subsequent matters with you, and I will also be one of you."

In front of Chen Xu, Chen Xiao didn’t think there was anything to hide.

It’s not about being honest with Chen Xu, it’s just that even if he doesn’t tell him, he would eventually find out.

"I understand, Uncle Xiao, I will contact him immediately."

"Hmm, there’s also one more thing, about Huang Zhaozhong."

"The note I left you earlier, it was what my little uncle told me before. I interacted with him many times, and their relationship was particularly good when my little uncle was around. But I don’t know why he’s interested in your affairs."

Chen Xu quickly understood why Chen Xiao mentioned Huang Zhaozhong and added further:

"I’ve suspected if he’s trying to get involved in Shencheng City’s real estate business and wants to reach out to you. But then I thought it wasn’t the case because his first question to me was about your detective work."

"So, it seems he has some knowledge about me, but he doesn’t know me personally."

Chen Xu agreed, "I think, judging from his questions and combining my little uncle’s evaluation of him, I suspect he might have done something significant. That thing could be so important that he sought me out about you when he saw you in Hai City."

Chen Xiao didn’t immediately respond.

He thought Chen Xu’s analysis made some sense.

After pondering for a bit, Chen Xiao said faintly, "Your little uncle has been very cautious since an incident happened when he was young; he would thoroughly check the background of any stranger appearing around him. But a person even he couldn’t fully understand must have some influence."

"But a person your little uncle held in such regard, wouldn’t directly seek you out to know about me even if they had done something wrong, right?"

Chen Xiao was somewhat puzzled, and after thinking for a while, Chen Xu said, "Uncle Xiao, I think you’re right, Huang Zhaozhong is indeed like an old fox; wouldn’t such actions deliberately draw your attention?"

"Then why do you think he wants to attract my attention?"

Chen Xiao asked Chen Xu, but in truth, he was also questioning himself.

Why does Huang Zhaozhong want to catch his attention?

Huang Zhaozhong is a businessman!

The essence of business is profit-seeking.

Chen Xiao is also a businessman, but more often, he is a detective.

For a detective, there aren’t many people in reality who would want to approach them actively.

Unless they want something from him, or perhaps they want to find out something.

Which category does Huang Zhaozhong belong to?

Did he want to discover some secret from Chen Xiao?

By that time, Chen Xiao had already resolved the Leigong Mountain female corpse case, so he shouldn’t be here to probe.

But besides probing, what else could Chen Xiao offer that he might want?

If he’s really a guilty party, Chen Xiao doesn’t think he’d be foolish enough to come directly to him.

Businessmen seek profit!

Maybe Huang Zhaozhong’s maneuver is to expand his interests!

Thinking of this, Chen Xiao didn’t continue speaking with Chen Xu.

"I’ll contact him myself, you go reach out to Zong Yuanmao."

Chen Xiao said as he ended the call.

But looking at Huang Zhaozhong’s number, Chen Xiao hesitated to dial it.

In the end, he called Lin Xi.

"Hello, darling... did you see the email I sent you?" Chen Xiao asked.

Lin Xi: "I did, if I hadn’t seen the notes in the email stating that Elder Guo sent it to you, I would have doubted how you know so much about that ancient tomb!"

Chen Xiao smiled, "No matter how impressive your husband is, he can’t predict the future!"

Joking aside, Chen Xiao got to the point, "By the way, when did the call that triggered the reopening of the Jingguang Tomb case come in?"

"The night before last!"

"Do you know the origin of the number?"

"Yanzhou City."

"That’s quite far."

Chen Xiao said somewhat absentmindedly, and Lin Xi, sensing his tone, asked: 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"You were home this morning, did something happen? Did it make you think it might be related to the call about the Jingguang Tomb case?"

"You really understand me well! Yes... I just received a call from Zong Yuanmao at Uncle Sifu’s place; he said Huang Zhaozhong told him I had met with Chen Xu, and after that, I proactively contacted Chen Xu."

Chen Xiao explained everything that happened before.

After hearing it, Lin Xi, after a brief pause in thought, exclaimed in shock:

"You suspect the person who called the province leading to the reopening of the Jingguang Tomb investigation is Huang Zhaozhong!"