The Mystery of the Inner Demon

Chapter 324 Time to Watch the Show
"And here comes another Tian Mi, even worse than her. Nancheng Investment is now her family's private enterprise. This Dong Ziwu is her godson. He used to be just an office worker with no investment experience whatsoever. But with just one word from Tian Mi, he transformed into the head of the most important computing power investment department." Old Qian suddenly waved his hand, "I'm not going to say anymore. I'm too old for these things. This isn't something I should be saying, Officer Qi. I hope you won't record it as testimony."

Qi Fei felt somewhat saddened. In such a large investment group, everyone was vying for fame and fortune, while only Lao Qian, the old workhorse, genuinely cared about the group's survival. He politely asked, "Don't worry, I understand your difficulties. Thank you for the information. It seems we need to have a talk with Tian Mi."

Meeting Tian Mi was no easier than meeting Feng Yi; judging from the secretary's sallow complexion, she was clearly not having an easy time.

Tian Mi in the office looked a bit older than Feng Yi before, but she was in good shape, even lean. She was wearing a standard business suit and had sharp eyes. Even though something like Dong Ziwu had happened in the group, she didn't seem too troubled.

"How's your investigation into Zi Wu going?" Tian Mi preemptively asked, as if Qi Fei should be reporting to her.

She spoke with a slight Nancheng accent, which inexplicably made people feel that she was showing off her local identity. If she could speak with such intimidation to the police, one could imagine what kind of attitude she would have towards her subordinates.

"We're here today to investigate Dong Ziwu's case. You're in charge of human resources at Nancheng Investment, and we hope you'll cooperate with the investigation and provide valuable clues." Qi Fei didn't mince words, his tone unconsciously becoming official.

Tian Mi found it strange that she herself was impolite and seemed unaware of the other party's dissatisfaction. However, she did not give a clear answer to Qi Fei's question: "Zi Wu is a good child. I can't think of anyone who would be so cruel as to want to hurt him."

Qi Fei and Wu Shanqiu looked at each other in bewilderment. The "playboy" in other people's eyes had become a good kid in Tian Mi's eyes.

"I heard he's your godson?" Qi Fei asked deliberately.

A hint of displeasure flashed in Tian Mi's eyes, but she quickly said expressionlessly, "I know the people below are making things up. Zi Wu's promotion is entirely compliant; you can check it out. Regardless of his relationship with me, he is qualified to be the head of this department." The assertiveness of a vice president was written all over his face as he spoke.

"What I mean is that you should be quite familiar with Dong Ziwu. Based on your understanding, what reason would he have for going to Bu Er Jing?" Qi Fei just looked at Tian Mi with a watchful eye, as if her rebuttal just now was just an overreaction of trying to cover up something.

Tian Mi also sensed the awkward atmosphere in the air, and his sarcastic lips drooped down as he said, "I'm very busy. How could I possibly know about what's going on in Zi Wu's life? I know everyone in the old Nancheng of Bu Er Jing very well. As for why Zi Wu suddenly went there, I have no idea."

As she spoke, she rolled her eyes, though not very noticeably.

"I heard that Ziwu was parachuted into Nancheng to invest. Is anyone in the group unhappy about that?" Qi Fei continued to ask.

Tian Mi frowned deeply and said irritably, "Hmph, what do they have to complain about?" However, this time her tone was not as firm as when she first argued. She said reluctantly, "We have indeed received letters of complaint, but that's how society is now. There's a lot of hostility. Even if it wasn't Zi Wu who promoted her, anyone else would have been reported. It's no big deal."

Qi Fei noticed that Tian Mi always liked to add his own explanation to things. Such people are essentially insecure. He ignored Tian Mi's evaluation and only cared about the facts, asking, "So, do you know who reported Dong Ziwu?"

Tian Mi sneered, "Although it's anonymous, I guessed it long ago. It must be Jiang Hao. He's jealous of Zi Wu." "Who is Jiang Hao?"

"Hehe, he's just an employee in the computing power investment department. If we have to suspect someone, this is the person. You can go and ask him."
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Qi Fei found Jiang Hao in the computing power investment department. Jiang Hao was a man of similar age to Dong Ziwu, and they even looked somewhat alike. However, in terms of temperament, Jiang Hao looked more refreshing and less mercenary.

"You're here because of Dong Ziwu, right?" Jiang Hao asked immediately, showing no intention of avoiding the question.

"Yes, Dong Ziwu's promotion was reported, and some people suspect that you were the one who reported it," Qi Fei said.

Jiang Hao smiled helplessly: "Could it be that President Tian said it? She has no evidence."

“This matter now involves Dong Ziwu’s death, so we hope you will tell us honestly whether you were the one who reported it,” Qi Fei said.

"If I said no, would you believe me?" Jiang Hao said angrily. "Did President Tian tell you why she suspects me? I've told her this repeatedly, it's really frustrating."

"It seems you have something to say."

“I’m tired of explaining,” Jiang Hao sighed. “This is the last time I’ll explain. President Tian suspects me simply because she heard I’m Li Shuangshuang’s ex-boyfriend, right? She really treats Dong Ziwu like her own son, genuinely regarding me as Dong’s rival. It’s ridiculous. Li Shuangshuang and I broke up a long time ago. Who she’s with is none of my business. I’m not that bored to bother with Dong Ziwu. It’s their own fault… Sigh, I’m not going to say anymore. I’m a victim too, okay? If you want to know, ask someone else. I can’t bring myself to say it. Anyway, I never reported Dong Ziwu, and his death has absolutely nothing to do with me. If you don’t believe me, I can take a lie detector test. If I’m lying, I’ll stay single forever.”

Wu Shanqiu laughed after hearing this: "We're just conducting a normal investigation, you don't need to make such a solemn oath~"

Sure enough, the enthusiasm of onlookers for gossip is always high, no matter when. Qi Fei and Wu Shanqiu took a trip around Nancheng Investment and got a thorough understanding of the situation between Dong Ziwu and Li Shuangshuang.

"After Li Shuangshuang's belly got bigger, she refused to say whose child it was. We were guessing, and many people thought it was Jiang Hao's. No one expected it to be Dong Ziwu's."

"Dong Ziwu has always cultivated an image of a single, wealthy young man. We thought he was someone important, but we later found out that he got his position by having his parents fawn over President Tian. By the way, President Tian introduced Li Shuangshuang to Dong Ziwu because he thought she was pretty."

"I heard that Dong's side doesn't want Li Shuangshuang to go public with their relationship..."

Wu Shanqiu frowned more and more as she listened, and couldn't help but ask, "Since you met through a blind date, what's wrong with making it public?"