Chapter 648 - 356: Breakthrough (2)

Chapter 648: Chapter 356: Breakthrough (2)


Ma Zhongju scratched his head, "That’s what they say, but I’m still a bit worried. By the way, did you look at the information Chen Cheng sent over? Where do we start the investigation?"


Qin Wei opened his email, and sure enough, the information from Chen Cheng was already listed.


"Yes, and the information he provided is far more than we imagined."


Qin Wei pointed at the computer screen, "The financial transactions of New Energy Company, and the personal details of Zhang Qiming, even including photos of his son, are all very thorough."


Ma Zhongju leaned over to take a look, "This information is indeed comprehensive. It seems Chen Cheng put a lot of effort into investigating this matter."


"Here’s the plan, first have someone go through New Energy’s transactions." Qin Wei assigned the work, "Then assign a team to focus on studying the social relationships of Zhang Qiming and Zhang Yang."


He opened the personal information and took a look, "Zhang Yang is abroad, he should have social media accounts, find them. I have a feeling Zhang Yang’s girlfriend is the key person in this whole affair."


"Alright, I’ll arrange the personnel right away." Ma Zhongju nodded.


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Next day, 3 p.m.


Accompanied by Liu Zhiya, Chen Cheng arrived at Harbin Institute of Technology.


Zhao Han finally met the "Brother Cheng" who had captured Liu Zhiya’s heart.


"Sister Xiao Han~" Liu Zhiya waved.


"Xiao Ya." The two intimately linked arms, Zhao Han looked at Chen Cheng, "Haha, this must be the Brother Cheng you often mention."


Chen Cheng smiled, "Hello, Miss Zhao, it’s thanks to your help in providing clues this time. Xiao Ya told me you were a great help."


Zhao Han waved her hand hastily, "Brother Cheng, you’re too polite. I didn’t do much, just told Xiao Ya what I knew."


Chen Cheng asked directly, "Where is Professor Zhang’s laboratory?"


"It’s on the east side; I confirmed with Xu Yongrui that he’ll be there today."


Leading the way, Zhao Han explained while walking, "However, I must remind you, you absolutely can’t let slip that Senior Brother Xu is helping us."


"Don’t worry, I’ll be careful."


Led by Zhao Han, Chen Cheng arrived outside Zhang Qiming’s laboratory.


He didn’t go inside but waited downstairs, "Xiao Ya, you and this Student Zhao go around first. I’ll contact you once I’m done here."


"Okay, Brother Cheng, be careful." Liu Zhiya dragged Zhao Han, "Today, we must have a good time strolling."


Zhao Han quickly nodded, "Okay, then we’ll go first."


After watching the two leave, Chen Cheng took a folder from his bag, which contained the investigation results provided by Gun Flower Consulting.


"I hope after he sees this, he can..."


Before Chen Cheng could think of how to speak again, Zhang Qiming appeared in his sight.


And when Zhang Qiming saw Chen Cheng for the second time, his brow furrowed even more.


As Zhang Qiming was about to leave, Chen Cheng hurriedly approached him, "Professor Zhang."


Zhang Qiming stopped, his tone a bit impatient, "I’ve already said, I’m very busy and have no time to chat."


Chen Cheng took a deep breath; he knew this was his only chance and had to seize it.


"Professor Zhang, I know you’re in great trouble right now, perhaps I can help you."


Zhang Qiming was stunned, looking at Chen Cheng with caution, "What do you mean?"


Chen Cheng handed the folder to him, "Professor Zhang, once you look at it, you’ll understand what I mean."


With skepticism, Zhang Qiming opened the file, and the first page was an analysis of the New Energy Company.


His expression gradually turned serious. The document detailed various suspicious points about New Energy Company, with irregular financial flows being key.


"Professor Zhang, we conducted a review of the company you’re involved with, and we found..."


Chen Cheng pointed at several marked abnormal financial flows in the document, "In the past year, New Energy Company has sent multiple large amounts of money to overseas accounts. The identities of the account holders are unknown, and the purpose of the funds isn’t reasonably explained.


Moreover, the timing of these fund outflows coincides closely with the timing of several large investment sums received by New Energy Company. This can’t help but raise suspicions of money laundering."


Zhang Qiming’s brow furrowed, "I’m only responsible for technical consulting in this company; I know nothing about the financial situation."


"Of course, as an academic heavyweight, they wouldn’t dare let you touch these matters."


Chen Cheng spoke calmly but with precision, "But Professor Zhang, the sources of these funds were all attracted under the guise of your research projects.


Once the money laundering is exposed, how do you think the outside world will view you? Even if you truly were uninformed, you’ll inevitably be swept into this turbulence. Your academic reputation, your years of research achievements, will be ruined."


Zhang Qiming’s hand trembled slightly, tightly focusing on the document, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, "How...how did you find this out?"


Chen Cheng didn’t answer directly but continued, "Professor Zhang, the matter doesn’t stop there. We also investigated your son Zhang Yang’s situation."


Upon hearing his son’s name, Zhang Qiming suddenly lifted his head, "Zhang Yang? What’s happened to him? What does what I’ve done have to do with him?"


Chen Cheng smiled faintly, "If it weren’t for him, would you have joined New Energy?"


This question hit Zhang Qiming right in the heart, "You...who exactly are you? A cop?"


"Of course I’m not a cop; I’m merely a businessman."


Chen Cheng spoke slowly, "Professor Zhang, from the very beginning, this was a setup. You and your son were plotted against."


"Plotted?"


As Chen Cheng flipped through the document, Zhang Qiming nearly broke down upon seeing the photo of his son, Zhang Yang on the white page.


"Your son’s girlfriend, Nadia, from the start, her motive in approaching Zhang Yang was to get at the research成果 in your hands."


He continued, "She originally worked for New Energy Company."


Zhang Qiming’s lips quivered, as if wanting to say something, yet couldn’t utter a single word.


Seeing this, Chen Cheng softened his tone, continuing to explain, "At first, Zhang Yang may not have been aware, but later, facing those inexplicable sums of money and coercive temptations, he probably couldn’t control himself either. Consider this, with his sudden frequent visits to upscale venues and lavish spending, where did this money come from?"


Zhang Qiming painfully closed his eyes, past memories flooding his mind.


Chen Cheng sincerely said, "Professor Zhang, we still have a chance to prevent all this now. As long as you agree, I can fully resolve this trouble."


Zhang Qiming looked at Chen Cheng, "Why are you doing this?"


"Very simply, I need your technology."


Chen Cheng spoke candidly, "Professor Zhang, I know you are a prominent scientist, and your research成果 has enormous value. I don’t wish to see your life’s work wasted by a company like New Energy nor witness your downfall due to them.


I hope to collaborate with you to develop your technology, benefit society, and also ensure the safety of you and your son."


After a long silence, Zhang Qiming looked at Chen Cheng with wavering emotions, "Professor Zhang, to be honest, I represent Jing Qi; they currently need battery technology."


"Moreover, I’ve reached a cooperation agreement with China Tungsten High-Tech, so I can provide the niobium you need for your research."


The involvement of two strong-backed companies made Zhang Qiming raise his head.


He looked at the young Chen Cheng in front of him, "You’re telling the truth?"


"It’s the internet age now; you can check any information’s truthfulness online."


With a relaxed smile, Chen Cheng took out the name card that was returned yesterday, and earnestly said, "Professor Zhang, my name is Chen Cheng from Dili Private Equity."