125: Chapter 125 Speculation

At this moment, everyone was gathered in the main hall.

Xiao Mo, what do you think of this matter?

Qin Rong looked at Qin Mo, who was to his side, and said calmly.

Qin Mo pondered expressionlessly for a moment before saying, Second Uncle, aside from the family, no one else should know about your back pain, right?

Upon hearing this, a hint of coldness appeared in Qin Rong's eyes.

Xiao Mo, do you mean that there is a traitor within the Qin Family?

Qin Mo nodded.

Since this so-called fake miracle doctor was able to know about your back pain, Second Uncle, the information must have been leaked from within the family.

Qin Rong looked at Qin Mo with an appreciative gaze. When he first met Qin Mo in Yanjing, he couldn't tell, but now, judging by Qin Mo's conduct and way of thinking...

...he knew that this kid, Qin Mo, was definitely not simple, and he felt proud for the future of the Qin Family.

He then looked expressionlessly at Qin Xuan, who was to the side.

Xuan'er, go and investigate. Find this person!

Qin Xuan nodded solemnly and then walked out of the hall.

At this moment, a middle-aged man walked in and looked at Qin Rong apologetically. Mr. Qin, I'm sorry! It was my failure to properly vet him that allowed this fake miracle doctor to nearly cause a major disaster.

Qin Rong waved his hand. He was quite clear about Butler Wang's character, and it was highly likely that he had been deceived this time.

How is the investigation going? What is this person's background? What is his purpose?

Butler Wang's face flashed with a hint of confusion as he replied, We found out that this person's real name is Cheng Cang. His identity as a miracle doctor was a gimmick intentionally released by someone, seemingly just to make contact with you.

Make contact with me? Why would they want to make contact with me?

Second Uncle, you are the Municipal Party Secretary of Sea City! You hold a great deal of resources in your hands. Regardless of what his purpose is, he is definitely after benefits, Qin Mo said from the side.

That's right!

Qin Qiong also spoke up from the side, Dad! These people were able to make contact with members of the Qin Family, so they must have a significant background. I think we should start the investigation from within.

Qin Mo nodded, as this coincided with his own thoughts.

Oh, that's right, Mr. Qin.

Butler Wang seemed to have suddenly remembered something and said, We also interrogated this person named Cheng Cang and found out he is from an organization called 'Smile', but we don't know what this organization is. Have you heard of it?

Smile?

Before anyone else could speak, Qin Mo suddenly said.

Why is it the Smile organization again? Wasn't that Cleaner from before also from some Smile organization? Where on earth did this organization pop up from? What is their purpose?

Xiao Mo, have you heard of this organization?

Seeing Qin Mo in silence, Qin Rong frowned and asked.

It was his first time hearing about this organization called 'Smile'; he had never heard of it before!

Qin Mo hesitated for a moment before saying, Second Uncle, to tell you the truth, the reason I came to Sea City was to help an online friend. His father ended up addicted to gambling because he came into contact with people from the Smile organization, and in the end, it destroyed his family.

What? There's such a thing?

Qin Rong looked completely astonished.

In the ten-plus years he had been in office, he had never heard of such a heinous situation occurring in Sea City.

Dad, Xiao Mo, I think I've heard of this Smile organization you are talking about.

As soon as these words were spoken, both Qin Mo and the other person immediately turned their gaze toward Qin Qiong.

Qin Rong said solemnly, Second son, explain in detail. What exactly is this Smile organization?

Qin Qiong paused and said, When I was studying abroad in the Beautiful Country, I remember that this organization called 'Smile' was a local criminal organization. In the Beautiful Country, they engaged in gang activities, drug trafficking, gambling, and the trafficking of women and children.

It was about three years ago. At that time, they were still a small organization and were frequently cracked down on in the Beautiful Country. How did they suddenly pop up in Sea City now?

Upon hearing this, Qin Mo immediately furrowed his brows.

The Beautiful Country? Is it the same one?

Since when have so many criminals appeared in the country?

The person above clearly has been too well protected by the country. There are many dark corners in this world of ours, and situations even more exaggerated than in movies are everywhere.

I really want to know who has the guts to try and target the Municipal Party Secretary of Sea City. Have they eaten the heart of a bear and the guts of a leopard?

Sigh... It's probably another power struggle between big shots. Us small fries should keep our voices down; let's not end up getting burned...

To the person above, I advise you: if you don't dare to speak, don't stop others, because the sunlight that others fight for might just shine on you too.

...

After pondering for a moment, Qin Mo looked at Qin Rong with a serious expression.

Second Uncle, have you offended anyone recently?

Hmm?

Qin Rong was stunned for a moment. I haven't offended anyone, have I?

Second Uncle, if you were to fall from power, who would be the first to benefit?

Upon hearing this, Qin Rong's expression changed instantly.

Xiao Mo, do you mean that it must be my competitor who did this? Just so that a large number of criminal incidents would occur within my jurisdiction, allowing them to force me to step down?

That's right!

Qin Mo nodded.

At this moment, Qin Rong's expression was terrifyingly gloomy.

If that were really the case, the first person he thought of who would benefit most was the Wei Family, that is, the second-in-command of Sea City.

After a moment of silence, Qin Rong said in a low voice, The Wei Family!

The Wei Family?

Qin Mo was stunned for a moment.

Could it be Vivian's father? What a coincidence?

But that's impossible, right? He had read his physiognomy; this person was not someone sinister or cunning. There was no ambition in his face, so it couldn't be him, could it?

Thinking of this, Qin Mo frowned and said, Second Uncle, I don't think it's likely to be the Wei Family. I have met the Mayor; he wouldn't do such a thing.

Upon hearing this, Qin Rong's brows furrowed deeply.

He racked his brains but couldn't figure out who would want to harm him or why. However, he trusted Qin Mo's words implicitly.

Forget it, let's stop thinking about it for now. We'll investigate these matters slowly. Xiao Mo, you've come all this way and haven't eaten yet. Let's eat first to welcome you.

Upon hearing this, Qin Mo revealed a smile and nodded.

Come to think of it, he was actually quite hungry. After all, ever since arriving in Sea City, he had been running around and was starving.

Everyone ate a simple meal. Qin Mo also had some wine, then went to bed early.

The next day, before dawn, Qin Mo was woken up by his phone ringing.

The number was an unfamiliar one, and Qin Mo answered it groggily.

Hello? Who is this?

A cold voice came from the other end of the line: Open the door! I've already arrived at the Qin Family.

You?

Qin Mo was stunned for a moment, then instantly woke up.

He then blurted out, Ye? Why are you here? And you even came all the way to Sea City?