479: Chapter 479 Not Even a Cup of Tea

“The last joint investigation team already arranged for many people to come in, almost covering every branch of the Chamber of Commerce. Why send more people this time?” Niu Xingwang asked.

“Different functions,” the investigator replied.

“What if I don't agree?” Niu Xingwang asked.

“This is not a discussion; it’s a notification.”

“Alright.” Niu Xingwang helplessly spread his hands.

“There’s one more thing I need to confirm,” the investigator looked around.

The deputy and the record-keeper beside them wisely stood up and walked out.

“Please speak!” Niu Xingwang knew from this situation that the following content was the key point.

“From what we currently know, you already mastered the manufacturing technology for Antigen Serum last year. Why have you never sold it?” the investigator asked.

“Sorry, I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Niu Xingwang denied it.

He understood; this was the main reason he was called in for an interview today.

“It doesn’t matter if you don’t admit it. You know Gong Kaiming, right?” The investigator changed the subject.

“Mayor Gong? Yes, I do.” Niu Xingwang was startled, then nodded.

“How did he die?” the investigator asked, staring intently at him.

“I honestly don’t know. After the Chamber of Commerce headquarters moved to Binjiang Base, we met much less often. I only heard that he seemed to have committed many wrongdoings, incurred public wrath, and was killed by the city defense army he himself established. I only heard it; I don’t know if it’s true or not.” Niu Xingwang pretended to recall with great effort.

This incident happened in September of last year, over a year ago.

At that time, the Chamber of Commerce was still in its initial stages, and Meilin Settlement, as a model Settlement built by the Chamber of Commerce, had always received special support.

When promoting the rat breeding technology, Gong Kaiming was very uncooperative, attempting to raise the value of the Settlement by singing a different tune.

To put it bluntly, he saw that the Chamber of Commerce would definitely make Meilin Settlement successful, which made him so fearless.

Niu Xingwang, unable to tolerate such insatiable greed, directly cursed at him face-to-face.

Originally, if Gong Kaiming had backed down and cooperated well, the matter would have been over.

But he courted death himself, secretly meeting Left Wen Shan at night and leaving behind an anonymous letter.

The letter exposed the existence of Oriental Chen and Binjiang Base.

At that time, Ulan Neutral Zone had not yet been established, and once Binjiang Base was exposed, it was unknown how much trouble it would cause.

Therefore, Gong Kaiming had to die.

It just so happened that Xue Miaoshuang’s wife had been hounding him for her husband, which provided a convenient opportunity to go with the flow.

So Niu Xingwang, on his own initiative, executed him for the reason of killing Xue Miaoshuang.

“Oh? Is that so? But what we learned from our on-site investigation is not like that.” The investigator revealed a strange smile.

“Then what is it like?” Niu Xingwang asked.

He felt a bit nervous.

There were many witnesses at the time, so investigating would not be difficult.

“Chairman Niu, I think you know best in your heart. You understand the meaning of sending them away, right?” The investigator had an air of having everything under control.

This meant telling him that this was a private conversation. As long as he cooperated, Gong Kaiming’s matter would be a minor issue.

“Sorry, I don’t quite understand.” Niu Xingwang didn’t fall for it.

Now Oriental Chen’s identity had been made public, and Binjiang Base was no longer a secret. Even if he found clues, they would be useless.

As for Gong Kaiming’s matter, he was even less afraid.

The person was already dead, and he didn’t do it himself, so what could he do?

“Niu Xingwang, let me advise you, don’t play dumb here! We have already obtained conclusive evidence. Resisting the investigation will only add to your crimes!” The investigator, seeing Niu Xingwang’s unyielding attitude, gritted his teeth and threatened.

“That’s enough! Who are you trying to scare? I’m telling you clearly, Gong Kaiming’s matter has nothing to do with me. I also know your purpose, but you are not qualified to talk to me. Get someone in charge here!” Niu Xingwang didn’t want to continue the entanglement.

“You… you are willing to cooperate?” The investigator was unsure if he understood correctly and stood up to ask.

“I said, get someone in charge over here. You are not worthy of talking to me.” Niu Xingwang did not answer him directly.

“Good! Good! I advise you not to play any tricks!” The investigator pointed at him and warned.

Then he hurriedly opened the door and left.

“Guard the door well! No one is allowed in without my command!” The investigator said to the guards outside the door.

“Yes!”

10 minutes later.

“Chairman Niu, long time no see! My apologies! My apologies!” A man in his 50s pushed the door open and said enthusiastically.

As he spoke, he quickly walked up to Niu Xingwang and shook his hand warmly.

“Councilor Jiao, you are right about that.” Niu Xingwang smiled.

He meant that it was indeed neglectful.

“Uh… my apologies, my apologies. The capital is not like the Huatong Chamber of Commerce; conditions are indeed a bit tougher.” Jiao Zizhuo, the Director of the Supervisory Department, was a little embarrassed but immediately smoothed it over.

“What’s going on? Chairman Niu has been here for so long, and there isn’t even a cup of tea?” He reprimanded the investigator behind him.

“I’ll go right away!” The investigator nodded in acknowledgment of his mistake and quickly went to prepare.

“Get some good tea!” Jiao Zizhuo added.

“Yes!” The investigator hurriedly nodded, opened the door, and left.