After thinking for a moment in the car, Zhou Xuan suddenly looked up at Wei Xiaoqing and said, "Xiaoqing, drive to your uncle's house right away. I need to discuss this with your grandfather."
Seeing Zhou Xuan's serious expression and recalling what happened today, Wei Xiaoqing realized that Zhou Xuan wasn't joking. She didn't say much, but sped up and drove back to Beijing. After entering the city, she headed directly to her uncle's villa in the West District.
The old man and his son, Old Li, were still alive, and the four of them were discussing Zhou Xuan's marriage when Zhou Xuan came back, which they really didn't expect.
Zhou Xuan noticed Wei Xiaoyu's sullen expression on the side, which made him feel very uncomfortable.
Of course, with her own family and Uncle Li's family all discussing and preparing for Zhou Xuan's wedding, how could she be happy?
But seeing Zhou Xuan suddenly return, and noticing that her younger sister's expression was no longer so cold towards her, she was somewhat surprised and quickly asked, "Xiaoqing,..."
However, she didn't say what she wanted to ask; Wei Xiaoyu was still too embarrassed to ask Zhou Xuan what it was about.
The old man waved for Zhou Xuan to sit down and said with a smile, "We're discussing your wedding preparations with Yingying. Of course, the final details will be handled entirely by the third son and Li Lei. We old men will just offer suggestions; the errands will be done by the young people, hehehe."
In their mouths, Li Lei and Wei Haihong have become young people, while Zhou Xuan and Wei Xiaoqing are probably just children.
Zhou Xuan bit his lip, hesitated for a moment, and then said to the old man, "Grandpa, Grandpa Li, I came back because I have something to tell you two. Of course, Uncle Li and Brother Hong should also know."
The old man and Old Li were both taken aback. Zhou Xuan's expression was far from relaxed, indicating that something serious had happened. They immediately waved their hands, signaling everyone to be quiet and listen to Zhou Xuan's story.
Wei Haihong and Li Lei also quieted down and stared at Zhou Xuan.
Zhou Xuan then slowly recounted An Jie's story. However, the matter was too long and complicated. It basically started from before, when he went to Jiangbei with Wei Xiaoyu to help Fu Yuanshan with a case. It was in Jiangbei that he obtained the Nine Dragon Cauldron. Then, because of Ma Shu, he accidentally activated the Nine Dragon Cauldron and returned to more than a year ago. He fought with An Guoqing in Fengshan and finally returned to the present through the power of the Nine Dragon Cauldron. Then, he went to Fengshan with Fu Ying and accidentally encountered An Jie, which led to today's events.
All of this seemed like a fairy tale, leaving the old man and his two sons, Mr. Li, completely stunned.
Wei Xiaoqing, standing to the side, was also stunned. Although Zhou Xuan had said something to her on the way, she hadn't expected things to turn out this way.
Almost everyone present knew that Zhou Xuan possessed special abilities, but they never expected it to be this outrageous, so outrageous as to be unbelievable. If they didn't know that Zhou Xuan would never lie to them, they simply wouldn't have believed something like this.
Wei Xiaoqing finally understood why her sister had been making strange movements and talking in her sleep since returning home this time. Thinking about the intimate moments between Zhou Xuan and her sister, a pang of sadness welled up inside her.
Wei Xiaoyu naturally showed no expression. These were all things she had experienced. If Zhou Xuan hadn't told her, she would have kept them as a secret forever.
Everyone was captivated by the astonishment in Zhou Xuan's words. It took them a while to realize what Zhou Xuan meant. Old Li and his son were both soldiers, and their tempers were much hotter. Old Li, in particular, slapped his thigh and angrily said, "That An Jie, how dare she lay a hand on Xiao Qing!"
"Treating Xiaoqing was a minor matter, and Xiaoqing wasn't hurt anyway. What's more serious now is," the old man waved his hand to stop Old Li's anger, and said, "that An Jie will never give up; what she wants is the Nine Dragon Cauldron."
“She definitely won’t get the Nine Dragon Cauldron,” Zhou Xuan nodded and said, “I destroyed the Nine Dragon Cauldron yesterday. Now all that’s left is a pile of fragments, and I’m looking for a place to throw it away these next few days.”
The people in the living room were all stunned, somewhat incredulous, especially Li Lei, who was the first to ask, "You're willing to destroy something like this?"
Zhou Xuan nodded and said, "Yes, this thing is too dangerous. I believe it's not just dangerous for me, it's dangerous for everyone. If An Jie gets the Nine Dragon Cauldron, she might destroy the whole world."
The group was taken aback again. Wei Haihong asked with some doubt, "Brother, is it really that exaggerated? How can a woman have such great abilities?"
“Brother Hong, you haven’t dealt with this woman before, so you don’t know how terrifying she is. Right now, her abilities might not pose a significant threat, but her wealth, resources, and cunning are truly frightening. Also, you haven’t figured out the power of the Nine Dragon Cauldron.”
Zhou Xuan recalled the two times he used the Nine Dragon Cauldron and still felt a lingering fear. He then said, "The Nine Dragon Cauldron's power is terrifying. It can go to any time and place at will. Just think, if a madman possessed it, he could go anywhere at will and destroy this world with ease."
The old man and the four men, along with the two pairs of fathers and sons, were all shocked. If Zhou Xuan's explanation was true, it was indeed an extremely dangerous matter. To casually enter places possessing nuclear weapons and obtain them was unimaginable. But what surprised them even more was that Zhou Xuan could resist the temptation of the Nine Dragon Cauldron and even destroy it.
If it were them, they probably wouldn't have destroyed the Nine Dragon Cauldron. Humans are greedy; possessing the Nine Dragon Cauldron was like a super weapon for a great power—such thoughts are indescribable.
Zhou Xuan is indeed special in their hearts, not only because of his abilities but also because of his personality. His straightforwardness, lack of greed, and willingness to give everything for friends and family—perhaps these qualities make him feel like family to them, someone they're willing to protect and cherish. Of course, they might receive even more from Zhou Xuan, but at least they're not taking advantage of him. Family members need to care for each other.
Thinking of An Jie's situation again, everyone fell silent for a while. After a long pause, the old man said with a stern face, "Li Lei, you have a closer relationship with the military there. Give them a heads-up and ask them to cooperate with the local military and police. I'll also give the local officials a heads-up and arrange for a crackdown on organized crime. We'll also have the local authorities inspect all of An Jie's business operations. According to Zhou Xuan's introduction, her assets are all inherited from An Guoqing. Given An Guoqing's actions, these assets must have come from shady and unclear sources. These days, the wealthy are just not investigated. But if you do investigate, how many of them have clean hands?"
After thinking for a moment, the old man instructed Wei Haihong, "Third son, use your connections to investigate An Jie again, see if she has returned to where she was, keep track of her whereabouts, and make sure she poses no further threat to Zhou Xuan's family."
Li Lei immediately agreed, and then said, "Uncle Wei, I think we should also get the local banks, industry and commerce bureaus, tax bureaus, and public security bureaus to work together to freeze all the funds in An Jie's bank accounts until the case is solved. Hehe, if they investigate, I'm afraid she won't be able to get away with it."
Everyone understands what Li Lei meant. These super-rich people, despite their glamorous lives, can easily bring down someone who offends a high-ranking official and uses their connections. Ultimately, their wealth is a result of power struggles among certain influential figures.
It wouldn't be difficult to take action against An Jie. She probably doesn't have any powerful connections in the capital, but she must have many intricate relationships in the local area. However, once the capital issues a directive and the higher-ups take action, the people below will naturally no longer dare to help An Jie and will only be concerned with protecting themselves.
The old man thought for a moment and then said, "I'll have the second son instruct the Beijing police to investigate the forces that An Jie is connected with. Heh heh, do you think it's that easy to take down our people?"
It's true what they say: when the old man unleashes his power, it's with an earth-shattering force.
From this point of view, Zhou Xuan was still impressed. The problem that had been troubling him was solved easily by the old man. Of course, Zhou Xuan was mainly worried that if he just got rid of An Jie casually, it would cause trouble. After all, An Jie was a celebrity, and if a celebrity disappeared, it would naturally cause a sensation.
That's why Zhou Xuan had a headache. But the old man's position was different, so the methods he used were naturally different. Zhou Xuan used his special ability to solve the problem, which was straightforward, but had endless consequences. The old man, on the other hand, used legitimate means from a higher level to subdue An Jie, which was much simpler.
The wealthy, unless investigated, will inevitably uncover everything; no one's money is ever completely clean. These matters can range from minor to major. On a small scale, it's nothing, but on a large scale, it's a serious matter, depending on who she's dealing with.
Of course, if this leads to the discovery of more problems, such as serious economic or criminal issues, then things will be even better, and there will be no need to make a big deal out of it.
Wei Haihong had already made a phone call to inquire with the airline, and the answer he received was that Anjie had not returned to Fengshan.
Since An Jie's name was not among the passengers who boarded the plane, it means that An Jie came out after Zhou Xuan and Wei Xiaoqing left.
Zhou Xuan was stunned for a moment, then said, "We watched her go through the ticket gate."
However, she felt somewhat powerless to say that. Once she entered the ticket gate, she could naturally exit it as well. As long as she hadn't boarded the plane and it hadn't taken off, she could act on her own. It was clear that Anjie had waited inside the airport until she and Wei Xiaoqing left before making the decision.
This woman really isn't going to give up.
Without hesitation, the old man immediately called his second son, Wei Haihe, and instructed him to arrange for the Beijing police to immediately begin investigating An Jie's whereabouts and to try to capture all of her subordinates. At the same time, he instructed Li Lei to carry out the other arrangements immediately, and to cut off An Jie's source of income first.
Anjie's current reliance is on her money. Without financial support, she can't do anything. She doesn't have Zhou Xuan's abilities. To be honest, she is far inferior to her father, An Guoqing. If she wants to use her work to earn money to do these things, she is powerless.
The money spent on her subordinates is not just a small amount; it amounts to hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars every day. This is something that ordinary wage earners cannot afford. If her assets are frozen, she will have no source of income.
This would be difficult for an ordinary official to accomplish, but these are high-ranking officials like the old man, Lao Li, Li Lei, and Wei Haihe. The old man's words are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.
After making a few calls, he waited. The old man remained calm, seemingly unconcerned. After a moment, he said to Zhou Xuan, "Zhou Xuan, don't worry. The second son has arranged for the police to monitor your family's movements and is also investigating An Jie's people and influence. As soon as her people appear, the police will set up a stakeout and arrest them. Furthermore, An Jie's only support is her cash. I've already ordered the relevant departments to investigate An's Enterprises. The first thing is to freeze all of An's bank assets. So, An Jie is actually finding it very difficult to move now. Her subordinates are all supported by money; without that financial backing, she won't be as convenient."