40: The arrest operation begins

“Why invest in gold?”

Li Qingshu frowned slightly, feeling deeply puzzled.

Because she wanted to prove her ability, she had paid attention to the securities and stock markets, and had also learned about physical gold and gold ETFs.

But the international gold market had been volatile during this period, even showing an overall downward trend, so what kind of returns could investing in gold yield now?

Gao Ze pondered for a moment.

If he didn't reveal the intelligence from the system about the war between White Bear Country and Shield Emblem Country, it would be difficult to explain the logic of gold prices rising given the current downward trend.

“I think that apart from our Xia Country, the international situation is not stable, and White Bear Country is brewing a huge storm, possibly a war.”

Gao Ze thought for a moment, and then revealed the intelligence in a half-hidden way, saying:

“If White Bear Country goes to war with other countries, then gold prices will rise.”

“War, White Bear Country going to war with other countries?”

Strolling in Nanhui Guanhai Park, Li Qingshu suddenly stopped, surprise and astonishment flashing across her delicate face.

She understood the logic that if a war or volatile situation occurred internationally, it would inevitably lead to a rise in gold prices.

But her thinking was far from being able to speculate and predict the possibility of war between major powers, and to profit from the international situation.

She was merely a university student.

She couldn't imagine that Gao Ze could have such a high-level perspective to deduce the international situation and invest accordingly.

This seemed like something only top investment institutions like JPMorgan Chase, Gao Sheng, or Lehman Brothers could do, to seize war wealth.

“Mr. Gao, are you sure White Bear Country will go to war with other countries?”

Deep in Li Qingshu's eyes, doubt finally emerged.

“Qing Shu, do you think it’s a delusion for me, a small police officer, to speculate about a war between major powers?!”

Gao Ze understood Li Qingshu's doubts; it was a sense of disparity between his profession and his identity.

If he were an expert who had delved into international affairs for more than ten years, Li Qingshu might have believed him to some extent.

But he was a small police officer from Donghai City, who hadn't mentioned investment opportunities in Donghai City, nor domestic investment opportunities, and hadn't even left the country, yet he was looking at major world powers, predicting international situations and wars.

Such a grand vision seemed very much like the baseless online keyboard warriors.

Even now, no keyboard politician online dared to say that White Bear Country would go to war with other countries.

“Mr. Gao, are there investment opportunities like demolition houses, or businesses in our Donghai City?”

Li Qingshu sighed lightly, shaking her head, without admitting that Gao Ze was delusional or making baseless keyboard speculations.

In fact, if Gao Ze had presented an investment report from any other industry, she would have believed and invested, but Gao Ze's vision was too high and too far, so high that she couldn't reach it, and even her father couldn't get involved.

“Then how about this, Qing Shu.”

Gao Ze was not angry, and chuckled lightly, saying:

“I’ll give you five hundred thousand, along with the 1.5 million you haven’t given me yet, and you help me invest it all into gold funds or stocks.”

Hiss!

Li Qingshu gasped: “Mr. Gao, are you really going to do this?”

“Of course, I won't miss the opportunity to invest and make money!”

Gao Ze nodded. Now he was no longer without initial capital as he had been in the past.

He now had over six hundred thousand in cash flow, plus Li Qingshu's 1.5 million share from the demolition house. Although this money was still not enough to buy a house in Donghai City, the amount was considerable enough to support him in making some investments.

For example, investing in gold.

If managed well, it could at least double.

“Mr. Gao, I still can’t understand, why exactly?”

Li Qingshu bit her lip, a hint of struggle and hesitation flashing across her face.

Gao Ze’s current action was beyond her comprehension, making it hard for her to agree, yet he appeared so confident, investing the entire two million he had earned into gold without reservation.

Why was this?

“Because this is my judgment, White Bear Country will definitely go to war with another country, and that country is the neighboring Shield Emblem Country to the west.

The two countries share the same origin and were once one; once war breaks out, the international situation will undoubtedly be turbulent and unpredictable.”

A calm and powerful voice echoed in Nanhui Guanhai Park. Passersby, even elderly men, occasionally turned to look. Gao Ze smiled slightly, patted Li Qingshu's shoulder, and said:

“Qing Shu, there’s no need to be so conflicted. You can observe my investment actions.”

“If my judgment is successfully verified, this upward trend in gold will certainly not be for just a day or two, but will last for a period of time. You can follow in later and make money just the same.”

“No, I’ll invest in gold just like you!”

Her autumn-water-like eyes lifted, Li Qingyan's gaze filled with determination and resolve.

“Why is that? Didn’t you not believe my judgment?” Gao Ze was slightly surprised.

“It's very difficult for me to believe, but my investment philosophy is to invest in people, not in industries.”

“Thinking about so much professional industry information, or international situations, is very difficult for me, so it’s better not to think about those things at all, it only adds interference. As long as I trust Mr. Gao, that’s enough.”

Li Qingshu exhaled a long breath, her tone relaxed as she said:

“Moreover, even if gold prices fall, the losses from our investment in gold stocks and funds won’t be too much. Gold circulates globally and has a store of value.”

“Then we advance and retreat together!”

A smile appeared on Gao Ze’s face. It seemed that besides the money he earned from his own principal, he could also earn another sum.

They had an agreement that as long as Li Qingshu followed his investment advice, after a successful investment, no matter the business, he would receive a 20% share of the net profit.

“I hope Mr. Gao's judgment is correct, and we both profit.”

With a soft sigh, Li Qingshu and Gao Ze walked side by side, surveying the park's environment. The trees were lush, cicadas chirped, and there were small groups of old men playing cards and chess under the trees, seemingly nothing out of the ordinary.

“Mr. Gao, what are you here to do at Nanhui Guanhai Park?”

After finishing their serious discussion, Li Qingshu couldn't help but ask curiously, “Is there another criminal here in this park?”

“No criminals, but a crime scene!”

“A crime scene?” Li Qingshu's gaze sharpened, and she carefully looked at the park's interior, asking in surprise, “It’s quiet and peaceful here, with people playing cards and chess, and it’s a crime scene?”

“That was a crime from two years ago. Zheng Yiren raped and murdered a high school girl here!”

“Who, who did you say raped and murdered a girl?!” Li Qingshu exclaimed, “Zheng Yiren?”

“Yes, Zheng Yiren. You're not mistaken, it's that rich second-generation from your Music Academy.”

In an instant, Li Qingshu covered her mouth with her small hand, her gaze fixed on Gao Ze, unable to hide her shock.

Zheng Yiren had repeatedly harassed Gao Xiaohui, so wasn't Gao Ze intentionally investigating Zheng Yiren to eliminate this hidden danger for his sister?

This thought almost completely occupied her mind, but on closer reflection, Gao Ze was extremely serious about cases and wouldn't act without basis.

That meant Zheng Yiren definitely had a dirty past.

“Mr. Gao, Zheng Yiren comes from an extraordinary family.”

Li Qingshu looked deeply at Gao Ze and reminded him in a low voice, “Although Zheng Yiren's father cannot compare to my father, his assets are still over ten billion, and in terms of resources, influence, and network, they are extraordinary.”

Only those born into wealthy families could truly appreciate how vast and powerful a network woven by money could be.

Li Qingshu understood that Zheng Yiren's family background, resources, and power were far beyond what Gao Ze could challenge. If he couldn't obtain evidence, one misstep could lead to him being completely ruined, sinking into a muddy hell.

In that case, Gao Ze's ruined future would be a minor consequence; he would be disgraced, imprisoned, or even lose his life.

Gao Ze smiled calmly and said, “Don’t worry, I understand. I have my ways to deal with Zheng Yiren.”

“You don’t understand, Mr. Gao!”

Li Qingshu’s voice was anxious. She reached out and grabbed Gao Ze’s arm, shaking her head gently, with a hint of plea: “Please don’t take risks lightly, okay?”

“Zheng Yiren often harasses girls at school, even my friends, but I can’t do anything about him.

If you really find out about Zheng Yiren’s dark past of raping and murdering a young girl, don’t put yourself in danger by investigating it. If he finds out, that guy is capable of doing anything crazy.”

Gao Ze shook his head: “I will absolutely investigate the rape and murder case he committed to the very end!”

“If you must investigate, then wait until I grow up, okay?”

Li Qingshu squeezed his arm tightly, her eyes shimmering with a hint of tears: “If I perform well, I’ll have the chance to inherit my father’s company and assets. I can help you then.”

Gao Ze felt a warmth in his heart. He patted Li Qingshu’s hand gripping his arm and said:

“Don’t worry, I’m not a greenhorn just starting out in my career. I’ll protect myself.”

“I understand how much resistance one faces when going against a billionaire family, but you can rest assured, I will be able to arrest Zheng Yiren today.”