Chapter 698 - 698: The Reason for Trust

"Anyway, you don't really believe that Keren would do something like this, right?" Shi Jiaxin turned to look at Xiao Feng and asked.

Xiao Feng nodded, "Hmm, she's not that clever."

Li Zhihai hesitated, wanting to ask Shi Jiaxin, who was sitting opposite him: Is the person next to you really Song Keren's friend?

Shi Jiaxin coughed dryly and said, "Since you also believe that Keren is being framed, let's find a way to help her."

"Let's hear your thoughts first," Xiao Feng suggested.

Shi Jiaxin pondered, "I just discussed with Lawyer Li about going to Changheng Company, what do you think?"

Xiao Feng thought for a moment and said, "Although it's unlikely to yield much, it's worth a shot.

I'll find a way to see if I can track down Shen Tianze."

"Alright, let's split up and take action. Let's keep in touch if we find anything," Shi Jiaxin stood up and said.

Xiao Feng also stood up, but then Li Zhihai asked, "Mr. Xiao, may I ask, does the Shen Group's cash flow problem have anything to do with you?"

Xiao Feng paused briefly but then nodded in acknowledgment.

Li Zhihai gave a knowing smile and reminded him, "If that's the case, you'd better be prepared for an investigation, Mr. Xiao.

Since the reason for the Shen Group's bankruptcy is related to cash flow issues, this aspect will surely be thoroughly examined."

"Thanks for the heads-up." Xiao Feng smiled, stood up, and left.

Once in the car, Xiao Feng planned to visit Brocade Manor to see Song Keren personally, and perhaps rub some salt in her wounds.

Oh no!

He should comfort the "niece" who's just been suspended, in the guise of an elder.

On the way to Brocade Manor, Xiao Feng called Lin Zhiyan to briefly discuss the situation with the Shen Group and Huilu Bank.

He advised her to quickly transfer Shen Tianze's funds elsewhere to prevent any unnecessary trouble.

Lin Zhiyan promptly assured him that the money had already been transferred to several accounts.

It was then withdrawn from those accounts and deposited into several others, effectively breaking the investigation trail, leaving no cause for concern.

Xiao Feng thought about it and felt that while this method was primitive, it was very effective.

If transactions were tracked, each would leave a record, but if the money was withdrawn and redeposited, tracing it would be difficult.

Who knows if the withdrawn money was deposited into Zhang San's account or Li Si's?

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Feng turned on the car's audio system. It was instrumental music, soothing but not enough to make someone sleepy.

This must be Du Qingyue's style, given her high standards, liking any star's song would be unlikely.

Twenty minutes later, the car entered Brocade Manor.

Seeing the familiar roads and layout, Xiao Feng couldn't help but feel a wave of nostalgia.

"It's no match for Jinyue Garden," Xiao Feng sighed, shaking his head.

In some ways, it's an obvious statement.

Although they're both villas, the property prices alone make it distinctive. Without any differences, why would anyone at Jinyue Garden purchase a house there?

Soon, Song Keren's Villa No. 8 came into view.

Next to Villa No. 8 stood a brand-new villa, which was where Xiao Feng and Du Qingyue had lived before it was blown up.

From the outside, it looked fully repaired. The interior's condition was unknown.

Xiao Feng hadn't sold the house, not waiting for property prices to rise, since that amount of money meant nothing to him now.

Keeping it was more for sentimental value, imagining sharing youthful stories with his grandchildren someday seemed interesting.

Thinking of this, Xiao Feng shook his head, wondering why he felt so old, thinking of such far-off things.

After parking, Xiao Feng walked to Villa No. 8's door and rang the doorbell.

But just as he pressed the doorbell, Xiao Feng instantly sensed the feeling of being watched from the shadows.

Clearly, things were serious; Song Keren was under surveillance.

After waiting a long time without anyone coming out, Xiao Feng had to press the doorbell again.

"Ding dong! Ding dong! Ding dong!"

Honestly, if he wasn't being watched, Xiao Feng wouldn't have had the patience to wait; he would have jumped right in.

But there was no choice, his purpose this visit was to find out what was happening to clear Song Keren of suspicion.

He didn't want to end up implicating himself while failing to clear her name.

Just then, Song Keren finally appeared.

She wore a pink hoodie and tight jeans, her hair still a bit damp, as if she'd just taken a shower.

Seeing Xiao Feng outside, Song Keren couldn't hide her pleasant surprise, "Why are you here?"

"Not letting me in?" Xiao Feng smiled and asked.

Song Keren hesitated, knowing her current situation clearly, she naturally didn't want Xiao Feng to get involved.

"If you don't open the door, I'll leave," Xiao Feng said discontentedly.

Song Keren bit her lip, walked over, opened the door, and said, "Come in."

Upon entering the living room, Xiao Feng looked around and smiled, "I remember the first time I came here, you had just finished showering too."

"Yeah, back then you weren't married; I should've kept you here," Song Keren said with emotion.

After speaking, their eyes locked, and both were momentarily stunned.

A moment later, Song Keren broke eye contact first, poured a glass of water, and handed it to Xiao Feng, asking, "You know about my situation?"

"Yes." Xiao Feng nodded and straightforwardly said, "I don't believe you could do something like this."

Song Keren was instantly filled with emotions. She had heard similar words often these days, but mostly over the phone.

No one had shown up to express support as Xiao Feng had.

Yet as she hesitated between thanking him for his trust or asking why, Xiao Feng leisurely said, "On my way here, I thought it through carefully. This whole thing feels like a magic trick.

That share transfer contract came to light, making it seem oddly simple.

But without seeing the contract, who would even think of it?

So, I was sure that, with your level of intelligence, you couldn't have orchestrated such a sophisticated scheme."

"..." Song Keren.

So your trust in me is because you think I'm not smart enough?

"Don't forget what I do, can't I take cues from high-IQ criminals and plan all this?" Song Keren replied defiantly.

Xiao Feng frowned, "So you're saying you really did it?"

"..." Song Keren.

At this moment, she almost felt like asking him to leave immediately.

Who would chat like this?

But then, recalling their time at the police station, it seemed odd if Xiao Feng didn't speak like this.