After returning to Upper City, Long Xiao went straight to meet Mu Yan and Jiang Jingheng.

This trip took him nearly two months. He almost tracked down all the old underlings of the old boss, and fortunately, his efforts paid off.

There was someone who happened to know the entire process of that transaction from back then.

Long Xiao said to the two, "My old buddy mentioned that it was the eldest daughter of the Liang Family who found the old boss and ended up giving him a total of ten million at that time."

Mu Yan was a bit surprised. Ten million, more than a decade ago, was equivalent to a billion now. Liang Rong was really generous.

"Is there any more direct evidence proving Liang Rong’s involvement?"

Long Xiao took out a document and handed it to her, "This is the contract."

There was even a contract? Mu Yan took it and glanced at it.

The contract agreement was very simple. It was about who collaborated with whom, for what amount, with signatures from both parties. It’s not something that could accuse someone in court.

She looked at Liang Rong’s already yellowed signature below, guessing that this was probably why Liang Rong signed this contract.

Mu Yan looked at him with surprise, "Did you always have contracts for things you did before?"

Long Xiao explained, "My old boss’s family was employed in public service before their decline due to certain matters. He then gathered some people on the streets using his connections. He was ruthless but meticulous about formalities because of his upbringing. Anyone who wanted to do business had to sign a contract, to prevent people from defaulting on debts and making it hard to pursue."

Mu Yan looked at him with a slight smile, "I think it wasn’t to prevent debt evasion but to have leverage over people. Otherwise, how could he thrive in the underworld?"

Long Xiao didn’t deny it. Whether in officialdom or commerce, there are always shady deals, needing the right people to manage them.

The old boss was no fool; he was very shrewd. Afraid of being framed, he made people sign contracts.

Though the contracts were vague, they were still constraints. No one dared to backstab him. Of course, he also made many enemies, but with his substantial backing, no one could really touch him.

"Looks like I have to thank your old boss’s shrewdness," Mu Yan said, looking at the contract, rare joy crossing her face.

Now, she especially wanted to know how Liang Rong would feel when she saw this contract.

Mu Yan asked again, "By the way, can you invite your friend over?"

Long Xiao pondered for a bit and said, "It’s possible, but it’ll have to wait until after the New Year. He hasn’t been back in the country for a long time. This return is partly for my invitation and partly to visit his elders and relatives at home, wanting to spend the New Year there."

"It’s okay, after the New Year is fine," Mu Yan nodded. Coming back from a foreign country, who wouldn’t want a reunion year? With both material and testimonial evidence in hand, Liang Rong couldn’t escape.

Moreover, a few days ago, the Zhuang Family called inviting her to spend the New Year, which she politely declined, postponing it to afterward.

This year, she would definitely spend the New Year with the Jiang Family; otherwise, it would be dishonorable to them. People would start criticizing Jiang Jingheng. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Mu Yan looked at Long Xiao, a bit hesitant, "What if Liang Rong gets wind of it and poses a threat to your friend?"

Long Xiao laughed, "You’re overestimating her. If she truly had the capabilities, she wouldn’t have needed my old boss to handle things back then. And although my old brother has withdrawn for many years, his influence still isn’t to be trifled with; people still respect him on the streets. Don’t worry, besides, during this period, I’ll be with him."

Hearing his words, Mu Yan was completely relieved.