Chapter 2079 Shocking

Pi Yangyang knew he didn't want to continue discussing his family matters, so he nodded and said, "The tender documents are ready, and now we're just waiting for the results of the bid opening in about ten days."

Chu Ge thought for a moment and said, "Shouldn't we make some moves during this time? Too many people are eyeing this project. If we don't use some tricks, I'm afraid it will be difficult to win it."

Pi Yangyang frowned and said, "You're right, I was too optimistic before. But don't worry, I think we still have a lot of hope."

He didn't tell Chu Ge that Mu Ye had already secured the bid. After all, things like this shouldn't be exposed; the fewer people who know, the safer it is.

Chu Ge breathed a sigh of relief. "I trust my brother, but we can't be careless."

“I will find a way. There are some things we don’t necessarily have to do according to their rules. Sometimes, going against the grain can yield unexpected results.”

Pi Yangyang's eyes flickered, and he said mysteriously.

Chu Ge was taken aback and asked in confusion, "Go against the grain?"

Pi Yangyang smiled slightly, but before he could answer, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in," he called out casually.

Makino walked in, holding a laptop and smiling broadly. "Chairman..."

Before she could finish speaking, she noticed Chu Ge was also there and hesitated slightly before saying, "Young Master Chu is here too?"

Pi Yangyang knew that Mu Ye must have found information about Bai Xiaopeng and Liu Chang'e.

Seeing his hesitation, he said simply, "Mu Ye, have you found out something? Just say it, Young Master Chu is no outsider."

Mu Ye nodded, sat down next to Pi Yangyang, placed his notebook in front of them, and said, "Chairman, I've basically found the information you asked me to investigate. Your suspicions were correct; the relationship between these two is indeed not simple..."

Chu Ge leaned closer, somewhat curious, and asked, "Who are you investigating?"

Pi Yangyang said calmly, "Bai Xiaopeng, a deputy director of the Xingyi Industrial Park project, and his lover Liu Chang'e."

Chu Ge asked, puzzled, "Why are you investigating them so thoroughly?"

Pi Yangyang gave a strange smile, "To rid the people of a scourge."

Chu Ge looked stunned, but he quickly understood and said with some surprise, "Oh, so this is your way of going against the grain?"

Pi Yangyang didn't answer, but looked at the computer.

"Chairman, this is the surveillance video from the Hilton Hotel last night. I've copied down all the videos featuring Bai Xiaopeng and Liu Chang'e," Mu Ye said, opening a video and playing it as he spoke.

"These two were indeed very cautious; they didn't enter the hotel together, nor did they leave together. They entered the hotel more than an hour apart, and their departure times were even longer. Bai Xiaopeng left in the middle of the night, while Liu Chang'e didn't leave until the next morning..."

The video is very clear; you can even clearly see the room number.

"2208..."

Pi Yangyang subconsciously read out the room number.

As can be seen from the video, Bai Xiaopeng entered the room first, and more than an hour later, Liu Chang'e arrived at the hotel. She first went to the next room, and then went to room 2208 half an hour later.

It's clear that these two were very careful; no wonder no one knew about their relationship.

Even Bai Kaixuan always believed that his fourth uncle was honest, upright, and self-disciplined.

If Bai Kaixuan hadn't described him as so incorruptible, Pi Yangyang wouldn't have had so many doubts.

"Isn't this normal? Someone with power and money like him, it's not surprising that he keeps a woman on the side, is it?"

Chu Ge, however, still didn't realize the importance of the matter and said dismissively.

Pi Yangyang didn't explain further, but instead looked at Mu Ye and asked, "What else did you find out?"

“I traced the videos back over two months and discovered that room 2208 was their regular meeting place. Each time, the two would arrive at the hotel one after the other, check into their own rooms, and then leave separately. Bai Xiaopeng never stayed out overnight and would always leave the hotel and return to his home in Beijing before midnight. This may be why no one ever suspected him.”

As Makino spoke, he opened several video files.

Apart from the different dates, the contents are almost identical, just as he described.

Chu Ge asked in surprise, "Isn't it tiring to go through all this trouble?"

Pi Yangyang's gaze sharpened, and he asked in a deep voice, "Have you checked the accounts of Yuehui Investment Consulting Company?"

"I checked, and it is indeed a bit strange," Makino said, opening a text file.

Pi Yangyang looked over, and soon, a look of surprise and doubt appeared in his eyes.

Mu Ye pointed to the data above and said, "Chairman, look, this is just a consulting firm, but these consulting fees are all over ten million! This is very unusual. What kind of investment project requires such high consulting fees?"

Pi Yangyang nodded. Although he didn't understand consulting firms, he knew that the fees were indeed outrageous.

At this point, Chu Ge also noticed the problem. "Yes, it is indeed outrageous! Especially this one, the consulting fee is as high as 20 million, that's too outrageous."

Pi Yangyang continued looking down, and when he saw the balance of Yuehui Company's books, he once again showed a look of surprise and doubt.

"That's not right. They collected so many fees, how come there's only this much on the books?" Chu Ge asked instinctively when he saw the balance.

Mu Ye said, "This company is nominally a joint-stock company, but in reality, it is completely controlled by Liu Chang'e. Those so-called shareholders are probably just shadows and don't exist at all. Therefore, the company's funds are entirely controlled by her."

“I tracked her company’s financial transactions and found that once they received the funds, they would transfer them out of the country at an extremely fast speed. But the final destination has not yet been traced.”

Chu Ge exclaimed in astonishment, "I understand now! Her company is actually laundering money for people! And that person is Bai Xiaopeng!"

A fierce glint flashed in Pi Yangyang's eyes as he recalled Wei Hongyi's words: that Liu Chang'e was Bai Xiaopeng's hands. So that's what she meant.

It wasn't that Bai Xiaopeng was honest and upright, but rather that the funds he received as bribes were all controlled by Liu Chang'e.

The two met at the hotel for two reasons: first, to satisfy their sexual needs, and second, possibly to settle their accounts at the hotel.

These accounts are shocking; if all of them were added together, they would amount to an astronomical sum.

If Pi Yangyang hadn't refused to believe Bai Xiaopeng, and if Mu Ye, a top hacker, hadn't been there, this secret might never have been discovered.

However, as the saying goes, even the most cunning fox will eventually show its tail.

“I also checked all of Bai Xiaopeng’s properties. Apart from the apartment he currently lives in, he has no other real estate. All his bank accounts combined don’t even amount to a million yuan. He really seems very clean. Even when he’s commuting to get off work, he rides an old-fashioned bicycle from the last century.”

Makino's tone was clearly laced with sarcasm.

Pi Yangyang smiled calmly and said, "He's overcorrecting and going too far. Doesn't he realize that even if he were incorruptible, he wouldn't live such a miserable life once he reached his position? Some things are easier to expose the more you try to cover them up."

Chu Ge agreed wholeheartedly, saying, "That makes sense. At this position, to still ride an old bicycle to and from get off work is just outrageous."

"However, his two sons are abroad. His eldest son is studying at a university in the United States, and his second son is studying at a high school in the United Kingdom, both of which are elite private schools."

Mu Ye opened two more documents and said to Pi Yangyang.

"That's right!" Pi Yangyang smiled slightly. "Otherwise, wouldn't he get sick from having so much money to spend?"

"There's another bombshell: Liu Chang'e also has a seven-year-old daughter who is in the second grade at an international primary school. It's a prestigious school where you have to donate a certain amount to get a place."

Makino pointed to a photo of a little girl and said again.

Chu Ge stared at the photo, asking suspiciously, "Is this her and Bai Xiaopeng's daughter?"

Mu Ye shook his head, "This cannot be confirmed yet; there is no relevant evidence. Moreover, this school is completely closed off; Liu Chang'e will only pick her up during holidays."

Pi Yangyang said with absolute certainty, "Without a doubt, this must be their child."

"Wow, Bai Xiaopeng is so amazing. He has a family outside his own home, and yet no one knows about it." Chu Ge exclaimed in shock.

Pi Yangyang said, "He is indeed very cautious. Also, it's possible that not no one knows, but that no one has said it out loud."

Chu Ge said, "That's true, it would be a miracle if we could keep it a secret."

“Chairman, Young Master Chu, there’s one more thing.” Mu Ye opened another folder and pointed to a photo on it, saying, “This is a manor that Liu Chang’e bought in Australia. According to her purchase records, it cost more than 300 million.”

Seeing this, Pi Yangyang was no longer surprised.

If someone has that much money, they'll definitely find a way to spend it.

Bai Xiaopeng didn't dare to spend his money domestically, so he had to find ways to spend it abroad.

His two sons, along with the estate, spent all their money on illicit gains.

"Makino, you did a great job. This is enough. Organize it up, copy it onto a USB drive, and give it to me."

Pi Yangyang was already very satisfied.

"Yes, Chairman." Makino replied respectfully, then closed his laptop and left the office.