“This doesn't seem right, does it?”
Chen Feng felt dizzy.
In this world, what man would go to meet a woman's husband and son?
In such a situation, shouldn't one try to keep a low profile?
“Shao’an, you’re not just anyone. I’ll tell you the truth, my husband was a major corrupt official before. Before he was caught, he fled abroad with a lot of money. Over the years, he and my son spent lavishly overseas and soon attracted the attention of overseas Chinese triads. Within a few years, billions were extorted clean. This time, I want you to help me…”
Cui Yali’s tears flowed uncontrollably.
Chen Feng understood women. He knew Cui Yali wasn’t heartbroken over her foolish husband, but rather felt pity for her son. All that money, which could have been used to nurture her son, ended up ruining him.
Not only was he ruined, but all the money was squandered.
Chen Feng was not surprised by Cui Yali’s husband’s fate abroad.
The reason was simple: most corrupt officials who fled China abroad followed this same path.
They thought that by taking a large sum of money and successfully escaping, a happy and carefree life awaited them.
Little did they know, the nightmare had just begun.
Overseas Chinese were particularly fond of such corrupt officials who fled from China.
They were like incredibly plump and tender meat, to be slaughtered as they pleased.
These corrupt officials, who were lawless and overbearing in China,
Became like scared puppies overseas. A little intimidation from local triads would make them wet themselves and obediently hand over money for peace.
“Run Ye, don't worry. I’ve heard about this before; there’s a way to handle it.”
Chen Feng comforted Cui Yali.
“Chen Feng, why aren’t you angry with me? Asking you to help my husband, isn’t that slapping you in the face?”
Cui Yali asked tentatively.
“Run Ye, don’t ever think like that. Honestly, if your husband and son died overseas and you didn’t care, while I wouldn’t blame you, I would find you cold and heartless. Now, you’re saving your husband for your son’s sake, which shows compassion. I like this compassionate side of you even more.”
Chen Feng continued to appease Cui Yali.
Whether he genuinely liked Cui Yali or not, Cui Yali was in trouble now, and he had to cooperate with her to resolve the matter.
This was the responsibility a man should have.
Furthermore, Cui Yali had never hidden the fact that she had a husband; she had stated it from the beginning. Therefore, it was understandable that she wanted to save her husband out of concern for her son.
To be honest, people who lack any compassion must be kept at a distance.
Such people are extremely dangerous and could betray you at any moment!
Thus, the two immediately went overseas.
When Chen Feng and Cui Yali found Cui Yali’s husband and son overseas, Chen Feng was greatly surprised.
They were much worse off than he had imagined.
Both of their legs had been broken and they were discarded like trash.
It was said that overseas Chinese triads were responsible.
They wanted to extort the last cent from Cui Yali’s husband and son, so they resorted to extreme measures, shattering both their legs, rendering them permanently broken.
If Chen Feng hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, who would have believed that the broken-legged man before him was a corrupt official who had embezzled billions from China?
Cui Yali ignored her husband and cried while holding her son.
This moved Chen Feng deeply.
No matter how much a woman hates her husband, she would never hate her son.
Under any circumstances, a son would always be the most important person in a woman’s heart.
Cui Yali’s son also cried and held onto his mother, constantly repenting, saying he shouldn’t have listened to his father and followed him to flaunt their wealth overseas, which attracted the attention of local Chinese triads, who then gradually extorted all their money.
“Chen Feng, how should we handle this?”
Cui Yali asked expectantly.
“We can only change countries; we can’t stay in the European Union. Whether it’s the EU or the US, there are many Chinese triads who specifically prey on their own people. Especially corrupt officials like your husband, who live in constant fear of being held accountable in China, making them such a lucrative target that they would never let go. If he continues to stay in the West, it’s a dead end.”
Chen Feng replied earnestly.
“It can’t be a dead end, can it? After all, neither of them has any money anymore.”
Cui Yali asked tentatively.
“Chinese triads understand Chinese people very well. Your husband and son may not have money, but you do. They will continue to extort your husband and son by force, threatening you in China to pay. To solve this once and for all, you must return to China.”
Chen Feng said with a grave expression.
“Return to China? No, he embezzled so much money; going back would definitely mean a life sentence. Honestly, I don’t really care if he gets a life sentence. The main thing is that I pity my son. Now that he’s like this, if his father stays in prison for life, wouldn’t that be even more pitiful?”
Cui Yali said with great pain.
“Elder Cui, you still don’t quite understand the political arena.”
Chen Feng paused, almost calling Cui Yali by her informal name again.
Cui Yali’s husband and son were nearby, and it would be inappropriate to call Cui Yali by her informal name at this moment.
“Continue.”
Cui Yali’s eyes shot out brilliant light.
“Your husband will indeed be sentenced to life imprisonment if he returns, that’s undeniable, as the amount involved is too large. But the problem is, this is just a superficial phenomenon, meant for those outside the political arena. After three to five years, once the storm passes, a bribe can be paid for medical parole. For the rest of his life, as long as he keeps a low profile, there won’t be much of a problem. Of course, if he continues to be high-profile, then it’s a dead end. There was a triad boss before who was sentenced to life, got medical parole, and never spent a single day in jail. As a result, he committed assault and murder outside, and was directly executed.”
Chen Feng explained patiently.
“Roughly how much?”
Cui Yali hesitated for a moment before asking.
“If your husband’s case was minor, it wouldn’t cost much. But since your husband is a major corrupt official, I’m sorry, it will cost a lot of money, at least all your savings.”
Chen Feng replied truthfully.
“So expensive?”
Cui Yali asked with hesitation.
“Run Ye, honestly, it’s quite cheap. You must understand that your husband embezzled billions. If medical parole could be obtained for a few million, then everyone would commit corruption.”
Chen Feng explained.
“That’s true. Hmm, Chen Feng, come here, I have something private to tell you…”
Cui Yali whispered.
Seeing Cui Yali’s unusual expression, Chen Feng knew something had changed.
“Run Ye, you don’t want to pay for your husband, do you…”
Chen Feng asked proactively.
Cui Yali was a woman, and some things were inconvenient for her to say directly.
He was a man, so it was better for him to ask.
“I not only don’t want to pay, but also…”
Cui Yali looked conflicted, unsure how to continue.
“Run Ye, we are so familiar with each other, just say what you want to say.”
Chen Feng encouraged Cui Yali.
“Kill him, and it will all be over. Spending all my savings to save such a person is not worth it. You also know that with my son’s situation, a lot of money is needed. Whether it’s for myself or for my son, this man must die.”
Cui Yali said coldly.
“I agree with this method, but we must act cautiously. Once the murder is discovered, neither of us will be able to escape.”
Chen Feng said calmly.
“I know that, which is why I called you for help. Honestly, I don’t dare to spend a fortune hiring a killer for something like this. While killers are very clean, there are always hidden dangers no matter how clean they are. You are different. I don’t trust any man in the world, but I trust you. You are the kind of man who would rather die himself than see his woman suffer. I am completely at ease entrusting this to you.”
Cui Yali looked at Chen Feng with adoration and happiness.
“That’s natural! Don’t worry, I guarantee this will be handled cleanly, but you’ll have to cooperate with me in putting on a show…”
Chen Feng said calmly.