Chapter 1223: Chapter 1223: The Downfall of the Cheng Family
Sheng Muyuan drove out, troubled by recent events.
The phone rang, and when he saw the name on the screen, Sheng Muyuan sneered.
This woman has always been like this.
Dumb as a pig.
"What’s up?"
"Sheng Muyuan, how’s the matter going? Bai Jingshan has already cut my living expenses by half. If you don’t act, don’t blame me for going after your wife and children."
"Are you threatening me?"
"No! How could I threaten you? Xiaowei is still your child. Do you really want to see her lose everything? Think about it, Xiaowei having the Bai Family’s assets would greatly benefit you too." Of course, Cheng Si knew how terrifying Sheng Muyuan could be.
This man had plenty of blood on his hands.
"Of course, I know; I’ve already sent someone. We will have news in a day or two at most. Rest assured, my daughter will definitely inherit the Bai Family. Nobody can take it away. That Bai Xiao will soon be a dead man."
Sheng Muyuan wasn’t exactly affectionate towards Bai Wei. How could he have any feelings for a daughter he hadn’t raised for a day?
But if Bai Wei could take over the Bai Family, things would be different.
If Bai Wei acquired the Bai Family, then Sheng Muyuan’s status would naturally rise, making it easier to seize control of other ports too.
Money can solve many problems.
After hanging up the phone, Sheng Muyuan noticed two cars following him in the rearview mirror.
He sneered arrogantly. How dare they tail him without knowing who they were dealing with?
He quickly swerved, trying to move into a busier lane.
A car suddenly raced out from the side, forcing his car to crash into a roadside safety barrier.
Sheng Muyuan didn’t get out of the car; it was clear these people had bad intentions.
He picked up the phone.
Before he could dial, someone smashed the car window, and he threw away his phone to protect his face with his arm, preventing injury from the glass shards.
Someone yanked open the car door, dragged him out, and tossed him directly into another vehicle.
The car drove off.
Sheng Muyuan collided with the seat, his back aching as he slowly sat up.
A young man sat beside him, looking at him as if he were already dead.
Sheng Muyuan felt a chill in his heart.
A gaze like that only belonged to someone who had seen blood.
This man had undoubtedly killed before, and not just once.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have this demeanor or gaze.
"Did you guys grab the wrong person?"
Sheng Muyuan struggled to remain calm; this was not the time to show fear or antagonize these people.
"Mr. Sheng Muyuan, how could we have grabbed the wrong person!"
Bai Song gave a cold look at the man in front of him.
The anger inside him was rising.
He was a righteous man, adhering to rules, never crossing the line.
But today he did something he wouldn’t ordinarily do.
He wasn’t the police station chief now; after taking leave, he was just an ordinary person.
A brother out to protect his sister.
He would never forget An Zhiyuan’s words on the phone: they were just short of drinking that water — everyone knew the consequences if Bai Xiao and the others did. It was an attempt on Bai Xiao’s life.
Using any means necessary to kill his sister.
Bai Xiao was carrying a baby.
There were so many wonderful things awaiting Bai Xiao in this world, and yet someone wanted his sister to disappear without a trace.
This kind of poison wouldn’t result in a quiet death but a very painful one.
Whenever Bai Song thought of it, he wanted this person dead.
Following that man’s information, they located Sheng Muyuan.
Even though that person stuck to the code and didn’t want to incriminate Sheng Muyuan, they had means of extracting confessions.
If even special forces couldn’t crack him, years of their work would have been in vain.
Sheng Muyuan watched the man in front of him, feeling cold, trying to stay composed.
Could these people be kidnappers?
"If you want money, name your price. I’ll pay! Just don’t harm me."
Money is no issue; if these desperados want cash, he could afford it.
"Why did you send someone to kill Bai Xiao and Doctor Bai?"
Bai Song didn’t understand. From the information available, Sheng Muyuan and Bai Xiao had no interaction.
Two strangers, yet one hired a hitman to kill the other.
It didn’t make sense.
Sheng Muyuan instantly understood.
"I don’t understand what you’re saying. I don’t know anyone named Bai Xiao."
Now he could only grit his teeth and not give in.
Bai Song smiled slightly, "Very good, Mr. Sheng. I hope you can keep that answer."
An hour later, Sheng Muyuan confessed that Cheng Si asked him to help her and Bai Wei kill Bai Xiao and take Bai Jingshan’s assets.
That afternoon, Bai Jingshan of the Bai Group announced a sanctions against the Cheng Family.
Jiang Shaoqing of the Jiang Group announced a sanctions against the Cheng Family.
Bai Ju, Bai Yue, and He Weng jointly announced a sanctions against the Cheng Family.
That afternoon, Cheng Xiang was jointly investigated by the Tax Bureau and the Industrial and Commercial Bureau.
The next day, they uncovered Cheng Xiang’s false accounts and tax evasion.
Other Cheng Family members were also isolated and scrutinized for suspected violations.
The Cheng Family was in chaos.
Cheng Si called Sheng Muyuan, but no one answered. She keenly sensed something was wrong.
She packed her bags without informing Bai Wei and left with her savings.
Aiming to escape abroad until the situation calmed down.
At the Malaysian customs checkpoint, they found prohibited items hidden in her luggage, leading to her immediate detention at the police station.
She faced the death penalty.
It was to be executed one month later.
When Bai Wei received this news, she nearly lost her mind.
Recently, she had come to terms with the truth of her origins and decided to truly live for herself.
She sincerely started looking for a job! Just when Bai Wei thought she was doing well and life was improving, she received news of Cheng Si’s death sentence.
Rushing to Malaysia, she met Cheng Si with the help of a lawyer.
Cheng Si was withered, completely different in just half a year.
She looked like a different person.
The once glamorous appearance was gone, replaced by a plain, ordinary old woman. She became excited upon seeing Bai Wei.
She clasped onto Bai Wei, pleading.
"Xiaowei, please save me. Only you can save me now. I’m begging you to help your mother."
She clung to her like a lifeline.
Bai Wei was stunned; this was a death sentence.
"Mom, what happened? Do you know what you’ve done? How am I supposed to save you?"
"You have to find Bai Jingshan. It’s your dad who did this. He’s the one who wants me dead, so go and beg him. Only he can save me now."
Bai Wei was confused, "Mom, are you out of your mind? What’s this got to do with Dad? This is a death sentence, not child’s play."
"Your dad wants me dead. He got furious; he must have found out about me asking Sheng Muyuan to kill Bai Xiao. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be such a coincidence. I didn’t do any of this, you know your mom isn’t like that."
Bai Wei froze.
"You wanted to kill Bai Xiao? Mom, do you realize what you’ve done? Don’t you know Dad treats Bai Xiao as his most precious? You’re courting death!"
Now she finally understood why her biological mother had such a coincidence.
A person without any bad habits suddenly had these things stuffed in their suitcase.