Chapter 1253: Chapter 1253: Three Conspirators

Zhao Zhongtian returned to his residence, where his son Zhao Gui and his assistant nicknamed Blackpi approached him.

"Dad, how’s the situation with Uncle?" Zhao Gui asked, "Was anything left behind in my brother’s death that could incriminate us?"

Zhao Gui was full of aristocratic flair, but couldn’t hide his playboy nature, making one feel he was an extravagant second-generation rich kid at first sight.

"I’m afraid there’s a little trouble." Zhao Zhongtian said solemnly, then looked at Blackpi with a probing gaze and questioned, "Didn’t you guarantee that the murder was carried out flawlessly, ensuring we wouldn’t have any trouble?"

"It was indeed watertight. The driver who hit Zhao Hai has already been discreetly dealt with, leaving no trace, no evidence whatsoever. I can vouch for this." Blackpi said confident, "You should trust my capability. The assassin was personally deployed by me, and I maintained direct contact, leaving no clues, that’s absolutely certain."

Blackpi was Zhao Zhongtian’s subordinate, specifically responsible for handling shady matters and people. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Zhao Zhongtian recalled Yu Weidong’s words, who clearly said that the suspect had been identified and was difficult to deal with; was he referring to him?

Adding Jian Tao’s intervention, it made one wonder if they really left something incriminating behind.

The guilty feeling inside Zhao Zhongtian couldn’t remain calm.

If Zhao Feipeng followed Yu Weidong’s investigative leads to find him, then it would truly be over.

"Dad, did you manage to probe some information from Uncle’s mouth?" Zhao Gui asked, looking panicked.

"Zhao Feipeng, the old fox, sure knows how to stay calm." Zhao Zhongtian said seriously, "As I was about to leave, I ran into Jian Tao and Yu Weidong. Yu Weidong said they identified a suspect who is formidable and hard to deal with, then Jian Tao interrupted. I wonder if there were any clues that led them to our trail?"

If there’s any suspicion, it might be that Blackpi got exposed because the murder was carried out by Blackpi and the driver. Zhao Zhongtian and Zhao Gui were aware of it but never participated; they just issued the order.

Only four people knew about this; the driver was dead, leaving the three of them.

Zhao Zhongtian couldn’t help suspecting if Blackpi left some clues.

"You must believe me; I’m meticulous in my work and wouldn’t make such a grave mistake." Blackpi was full of confidence, he was quite confident in himself, and he was certain that no evidence was left. The driver was his subordinate, they were together before the murder of Zhao Hai, and during the second meeting after the murder, he killed the driver. There wasn’t a slip, much less evidence.

Blackpi didn’t believe that the subordinate he carefully selected left any evidence or clues.

"I believe you." Zhao Zhongtian looked at Blackpi seriously, even if there was a hint of doubt deep down, he couldn’t really suspect Blackpi, saying meaningfully, "Perhaps, the suspect identified by Yu Weidong is someone else."

Is there such a possibility?

Naturally, there is, but it’s minimal; how could the Zhao Family have investigated wrongly?

Therefore, the deeper Zhao Zhongtian thought, the more he was sure something went wrong somewhere.

Afraid of implicating himself, causing all efforts and endurance to be for naught, naturally, he was anxious.

"Dad, it seems we need to find a way to pry open Yu Weidong’s mouth and see if we can get any valuable clues from him." Zhao Gui suggested.

"If we act against Yu Weidong now, it would stir the grass to alert the snake and cause chaos." Blackpi advised, "I think we should proceed slowly; acting too hastily benefits us nothing."

"No, I’m not at ease, even if it’s risky, we have to gamble." Zhao Zhongtian pondered briefly and then made up his mind.

It was a chaotic guess and unease that made him decide to act recklessly; the previous caution was now gone.

He couldn’t afford to wait nor stall. If they really trace back to him, it would be over.

In such a situation, he really couldn’t sit still.

If he knew that Yu Weidong’s investigation results locked Ye Fan as the suspect, he would laugh heartily, naturally, he would be pleased. But now, because of a dubious investigation result, Zhao Zhongtian couldn’t remain calm.

"Be cautious, Zhao Feipeng’s eyes are watching us. If we expose a misstep, it would be a self-incrimination. What if this is a trap set by Zhao Feipeng to throw us into disarray?" Blackpi reasoned, trying to persuade.

"No, Zhao Feipeng isn’t smart enough to set such an elaborate trap." Zhao Zhongtian affirmed, "At the time, Jian Tao and Yu Weidong rushed to meet Zhao Feipeng, it wasn’t prearranged; I happened to bump into them."

"Dad, what should we do next, please instruct us?" Zhao Gui asked coldly.

"The old master is near his end, now the entire Zhao Family is under Zhao Feipeng’s control. If the old master really passes, our position in the Zhao Family will be difficult. Therefore, the previous plan needs some adjustments; taking appropriate risks is worthwhile." After saying this, Zhao Zhongtian looked at Blackpi meaningfully.

The old master he referred to was his father; however now he lived in a nursing home as a senile elderly man and was almost dead.

Zhao Zhongtian looked at Blackpi, naturally wanting to hear Blackpi’s thoughts.

"Since you’ve decided, I can only follow orders." Blackpi found his opinions unheeded and could only abide by Zhao Zhongtian’s commands as Zhao Zhongtian was the master and he, the assistant, couldn’t defy the master’s wishes.

"Good!" Zhao Zhongtian said with a smile, "As the saying goes, ’strike the snake at seven inches’, currently, that girl Zhao Ruixi, has become the biggest vulnerability of Zhao Feipeng’s faction. As long as we capture her, won’t Zhao Feipeng obediently follow our will? Since things have come to this, don’t blame me, the Second Uncle, for going after a little girl."

"How shall we proceed?" Blackpi inquired, implying whether to kill or kidnap.

"Kidnap her, then take good care of her; after all, she is of the Zhao Family bloodline. I only want the Zhao Family’s assets; the fewer killings, the better." Zhao Zhongtian said.

He decided to take a gamble, focusing on targeting Zhao Ruixi, a young girl.

"I will ensure it’s done perfectly, leaving no trace." Blackpi promised.

"Also, just monitor Zhao Feipeng and Yu Weidong; do not act without authorization." Zhao Zhongtian instructed.

"Understood!" Blackpi agreed.

"The Zhao Family will soon belong to our second branch." Zhao Gui smiled sinisterly.