The other side of the boundless sea of ​​kindness

Chapter 741: Not only horses but also big black bears

At the resort bed and breakfast in Victoria, Canada, a warm and elegant atmosphere permeated every corner. After enjoying a relaxing bath, Gu Qinming, Guo Binyan, Dou Jinde, and Jiang Shuo each shed their usual formal suits and donned soft bathrobes. With a relaxed pace, they slowly made their way to the private dining room.

Upon entering the private dining room, a culinary feast unfolds before your eyes. On the table, a lavish array of delicacies, meticulously arranged like pieces of art, unreservedly showcases their unique flavors and characteristics. The exquisite presentation is a feast for the eyes, while the tangy aromas penetrate deeply, signaling the arrival of a culinary feast.

At that moment, Jiang Shuo gently pulled out his phone, expertly found Feng Teng on WeChat, and initiated a video call. Soon, Teng Zijing and Deng Zhouyi appeared on the screen. They were sitting in an antique attic, with a glass of enticing, specially crafted fruit wine before them. Teng Zijing, looking apologetic, raised his glass, took a sip, and connected the video.

Teng Zijing saw Jiang Shuo elegantly savoring the delicious food with an exquisite knife and fork in one hand, and he quickly greeted him with a smile: "Big brother, where are you now? I have arrived at Victoria Resort. Do you think it would be convenient for you to come and see me? Let's discuss countermeasures together." His eyes flashed with excitement, and he couldn't help but admire: "Jiang Shuo, you really impressed me! The speed of your actions is simply swift!"

Jiang Shuo's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile: "This is just the beginning. There will be more highlights in the future to open your eyes!"

Teng Zijing's expression froze, and he said decisively, "Okay, I'll come find you right away. We're actually staying in that hotel too, and our luggage is still in the room. But Robert, this guy is so desperate that he actually chased me all the way here. Now I'm not sure if it's safe to go back to the hotel. If we can officially file a case and follow the relevant legal procedures, maybe Robert won't dare to threaten us so blatantly!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shuo immediately emphasized with concern: "Where are you now? Let's go find you!"

Teng Zijing frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "How about this? You wait for my news first, and I'll arrange for someone to pick you up. This is relatively safer. What do you think?"

Jiang Shuo nodded obediently: "Okay. By the way, are there any horses over at the ranch? I really want to learn how to ride a horse!"

Upon hearing this, Teng Zijing couldn't help but ask in surprise, "How did you know I lived on the ranch?"

Jiang Shuo teased with disdain: "Are you suffering from Alzheimer's? Have you forgotten what you showed me when we first video chatted?"

Teng Zijing suddenly realized and exclaimed, "Oh my, little fellow, you're absolutely brilliant! You've captured such a fleeting detail. Hey, there aren't just horses here, there are also big black bears! But the most urgent thing is to get down to business. Let's talk about it in detail after we meet!"

"Okay, good night, see you tomorrow!" Jiang Shuo said, decisively hanging up the video call. He raised his head, glanced at Gu Qinming and the others, and continued in an orderly manner: "I will take a deeper look at the operations of Robert Company tonight, and meet with Teng Zijing tomorrow to discuss the lawsuit with him."

Gu Qinming nodded slightly and said in a professional tone, "Let's do this on two fronts! Tomorrow we'll also conduct a detailed investigation into Robert's capital flow, identify any irregularities, and do our best to help Teng Zijing get back the huge investment he deserves."

Everyone nodded in agreement, then raised their glasses together, and with the sound of crisp clinking glasses, drank the wine in the glasses, celebrating together that they would be able to have a successful start tomorrow and successfully resolve this crisis.

That evening, Jiang Shuo sat alone at his desk in his guesthouse room, soft light casting a shadow on the tabletop. He stared intently at the computer screen, his fingers pounding away at the keyboard as he began to delve deeper into Robert's company's operations. With his deft search skills, he scoured major business databases, industry forums, and relevant government information platforms, gathering every shred of useful information about Robert's company. He pieced together a clear picture of the company's business scope, market share, partners, and recent major projects.

Meanwhile, in another room, Gu Qinming, Guo Binyan, and Dou Jinde sat around a conference table, discussing their plan for tomorrow's investigation into Robert's capital flow. In front of them lay a stack of documents, detailing the scattered financial information they had gathered about Robert's company.

Gu Qinming circled and marked the documents with his pen as he said, "Tomorrow we'll split into three groups. Lawyer Guo, you'll be responsible for contacting the local financial regulatory agency to see if you can obtain some official data on fund flows. Lawyer Dou, you'll investigate Robert's company's main bank accounts and learn about its capital inflows and outflows through the bank. I'll contact some informants familiar with the local business environment and perhaps get some inside information."

Guo Binyan and Dou Jinde nodded in agreement with the assignment. The three of them then discussed potential difficulties and strategies to ensure tomorrow's investigation went smoothly.

The next morning, sunlight filtered through the slits in the curtains, gently illuminating Jiang Shuo's face. He slowly awoke. The thought of meeting with Teng Zijing to discuss countermeasures swept away all sleepiness. He quickly rose, washed, and changed into a sharp casual outfit. Meanwhile, Gu Qinming and the other two were already ready. They met in the lobby of the guesthouse, discussing their progress from the previous night's preparations.

Not long after, the car Teng Zijing had arranged to pick them up arrived at the entrance of the B&B. Jiang Shuo and the others boarded the car and drove along the winding mountain road. The scenery outside the window was picturesque, but they had no time to appreciate it. About half an hour later, the car slowly drove into a peaceful pasture. In the center of the pasture stood a rustic wooden house. Teng Zijing and Deng Zhouyi were already waiting outside the house.

After the two sides met, they exchanged a few simple pleasantries before getting down to business. Teng Zijing said seriously, "I've collected some new evidence over the past two days. While it's not sufficient, it may increase our chances of success." He pulled a stack of documents from his bag and handed them to Gu Qinming.

Gu Qinming took the document and carefully read it, nodding slightly as he read. "This evidence is very valuable. At least it can prove that Robert is suspected of false advertising in certain projects."

Jiang Shuo couldn't wait to ask, "So what should we do next?"

After a moment's thought, Gu Qinming said, "First, we need to organize and categorize this evidence to ensure it forms a strong chain of evidence in court. At the same time, we also need to continue to dig deeper into Robert's company's financial loopholes. This is crucial. Only by proving that he violated regulations in the use of funds can we more effectively support Mr. Teng's claim to recover his investment."

Teng Zijing frowned and said, "But Robert must be trying to find a way to deal with it. He has extensive connections in the local area, so we have to be extra careful with every step we take."

Guo Binyan smiled confidently, "Don't worry. We will follow the legal procedures and investigative methods. It won't be easy for him to obstruct us. As long as we have solid evidence, the law will give us justice."

They engaged in an in-depth discussion of every aspect of the case, from litigation strategy to supplementing evidence, from addressing Robert's obstruction to how to communicate with the local judicial system. No detail was overlooked. Before they knew it, it was almost noon. Sunlight streamed through the cabin windows, illuminating their determined faces. A legal battle with Robert was quietly beginning.

As the discussion deepened, Gu Qinming further analyzed, "While the evidence we currently possess can partially prove the issue, we still need more comprehensive and conclusive evidence to prevail in court. The documents provided by Mr. Teng can only serve as a starting point for our lawsuit. Next, we must focus on the flow of funds from Robert's company, especially those related to Mr. Teng's investment projects."

Dou Jinde added: "That's right, the capital chain is key. If we can find evidence of misappropriation or improper use of funds, it will strongly support our claims. When I investigate bank accounts, I pay special attention to the whereabouts of every large amount of funds."

Guo Binyan also went on to say, "I will maintain close communication with financial regulators and strive to obtain more regulatory data on the company. This official data is often more credible and can play an important role in court."

Jiang Shuo listened attentively and suddenly said, "Last night, when I was researching the operations of Robert Company, I discovered that they have recently been frequently doing business with a mysterious overseas company. There is very little background information on this company, and I think this may be a breakthrough. We can investigate the relationship between this company and Robert Company, and maybe we can find some hidden clues."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Teng Zijing said, "Jiang Shuo's discovery is very important. It seems we should pay more attention to this mysterious company. Perhaps Robert is using this company to transfer funds or conduct other illicit operations."

Afterward, everyone discussed how to investigate this mysterious company. Gu Qinming suggested using a commercial investigation agency to gather background information, including its registration details, shareholder structure, and business scope. Guo Binyan suggested starting with other businesses that do business with the company to obtain indirect information. Dou Jinde suggested contacting some financial industry insiders to see if anyone had any knowledge of the company's financial operations.

When discussing possible obstructive measures against Robert, Guo Binyan said: "If he tries to interfere with our acquisition of evidence, we can apply for a protection order from the court through legal channels. As long as our investigation is legal and compliant, the court should support us."

Dou Jinde continued, "Also, we must maintain confidentiality during the operation to minimize the risk of information leaks. If Robert becomes aware of the direction of our investigation, he may destroy evidence prematurely or take other measures to obstruct us."

Teng Zijing said worriedly, "Robert has considerable influence in the local area. He might threaten us in various ways. Everyone must pay attention to their own safety."

Gu Qinming said firmly: "We cannot be intimidated by his threats, but safety is indeed the top priority. Everyone should remain vigilant during the operation and contact us in time if there are any unusual situations."

As time went on and the discussion deepened, everyone became increasingly aware of the complexity and difficulty of this legal battle. However, they all held a firm belief and were determined to seek justice for Teng Zijing and make Robert pay the price for his fraudulent behavior.

Over the next few days, Gu Qinming, Guo Binyan, and Dou Jinde each carried out their respective actions according to their plan. Guo Binyan negotiated repeatedly with local financial regulators. Although he encountered some cumbersome procedures and evasiveness along the way, his professionalism and perseverance ultimately enabled him to obtain crucial data on the flow of funds at Robert's company. Dou Jinde encountered numerous bank restrictions while investigating bank accounts, but through skillful application of legal regulations and patient communication with bank staff, he successfully obtained some important financial transaction records. Gu Qinming's contacts with informants were not without challenges. Some sources hesitated due to fear of retaliation from Robert, but Gu Qinming, by promising their safety and appropriate compensation, eventually obtained crucial information about the inner workings of Robert's company from a key informant.

Meanwhile, Jiang Shuo was also busy. Leveraging his information technology expertise, he conducted an in-depth investigation into the mysterious overseas company. By analyzing various publicly available online information, including company websites, social media updates, and industry reports, he gradually pieced together a broad outline of the company. He discovered that while the company appeared to be engaged in normal business activities, some details revealed unusual aspects. For example, the company's business scope appeared broad, but its core operations were unclear. Information about the company's senior management was rarely disclosed, and they had virtually no reputation in the business community. These findings reinforced Jiang Shuo's conviction that a hidden secret existed between the company and Robert's company.

After several days of intense investigation, everyone gathered again in the ranch cabin to share their findings. Guo Binyan presented data obtained from financial regulators to everyone. The data showed that after Robert's company invested in Teng Zijing, several large sums of money flowed into seemingly unrelated accounts, and the ownership and use of these accounts were still unclear. The bank transaction records provided by Dou Jinde also showed that some funds were quickly transferred to several offshore accounts after entering Robert's company. This series of operations was likely intended to conceal the true whereabouts of the funds. Gu Qinming interpreted the information provided by the informant in detail. The informant revealed that Robert's company had recently been carrying out some secret projects. These projects overlapped with projects invested by Teng Zijing, and it was likely that Teng Zijing's investment funds were used to support these secret projects.

Jiang Shuo also excitedly shared the results of his investigation into the mysterious overseas company. He used technical means to obtain some emails between the company and Robert's company. Although the emails were encrypted, he successfully deciphered some key information and discovered that the overseas company was indeed assisting Robert's company in transferring funds and concealing assets.

Combining the results of their investigation, a clear picture of fraud gradually emerged. However, they also knew that although the evidence was already quite substantial, it still needed to be further organized and improved to form an irrefutable chain of evidence in court.

Gu Qinming said, "Our current evidence is already very convincing, but we still need to carefully analyze and organize each piece of evidence to ensure that they are interconnected and mutually reinforcing. At the same time, we need to anticipate Robert's possible defenses and prepare countermeasures in advance."

Teng Zijing looked at everyone with gratitude and said, "Thank you all for your hard work during this period. With your professional support, I am more confident in getting my investment back."

Guo Binyan smiled and said, "This is what we should do. We now have a lot of key evidence. As long as we continue to work hard, the possibility of winning the case is very high."

Dou Jinde nodded in agreement. "That's right. Next, we need to focus on integrating the evidence and optimizing the litigation strategy. We want to maximize the impact of this evidence in court."

Jiang Shuo also said firmly, "I will continue to pay attention to the developments of that mysterious company. Maybe I can find more strong evidence."

As evidence gradually accumulates, their legal battle with Robert enters a fierce stage. A battle for justice is about to begin in a court in a foreign country. They will rely on their professional knowledge, unwavering conviction, and unremitting efforts to seek justice for Teng Zijing and let the truth come to light.