The elder of the Fu Family, Principal Pan Xinli of Binhai University, Director Cheng Xingguang of the Affiliated Hospital, Dean Yuan Guangxi of the Medical College, Ye Hongqing of Xiangtai Apartment, and Li Haoxiang, among others.

Lin Jie contacted these individuals, whom he believed to have influence and the potential to act.

When they received Lin Jie's call for help, they all responded warmly and politely, promising to do their best to investigate and mediate. Although they couldn't give Lin Jie a definite answer, it eased his mind considerably.

Soon, the feedback from these people informed Lin Jie of the cause of the issue.

An accountant from Weize Company took a heap of documents to the industrial and commercial tax department to report Weize Company for creating false pretenses and evading taxes. Because of the large amounts involved, the relevant government departments were put on high alert to handle it.

"Brother Jie, do you think Dad and Sister will go to jail?"

Looking at the tearful and worried An Kemeng, Lin Jie, though uncertain, maintained a composed appearance as he comforted her, "Kemeng, don't worry, it's just an economic case."

"Once the investigation is clear, at most, it's just paying the back taxes and fines; they definitely won't be in trouble."

An Kemeng, wiping her tears, said with a sob, "But, Brother Jie, it's almost dark now. Why haven't they released Dad and Sister yet?"

Lin Jie fibbed, "They should still be investigating. Uncle An and Kexin need to cooperate..."

While he hesitated about contacting someone in the Capital City, his phone rang again. It was a call from Pan Xinli.

Lin Jie signaled Lin Miao to take care of An Kemeng and took his phone to a quiet place to answer the call.

"Hello, Principal Pan!"

Pan Xinli's gentle voice came from the phone, "Expert Lin, I just spoke with a leader from the city and learned that the evidential tax evasion by Weize Company occurred years ago, even over a decade."

"In recent years, Weize Company has operated lawfully and paid taxes on time."

"Considering this situation, the leader decided that people can be brought back first, and after the situation is verified, a final decision on punishment will be made!"

"Thank you, thank you for your efforts!"

Lin Jie breathed a sigh of relief and expressed his gratitude hurriedly.

As long as the people were released, they could reassure others. With the experienced An Weize in command, Lin Jie no longer needed to run around cluelessly seeking help.

Pan Xinli chuckled lightly, "Expert Lin, no need to be polite!"

"As far as I know, actually, a few years or even over a decade ago, due to some system and management issues, many companies had problems with tax underpayment."

"It's just that Weize Company..."

He didn't continue on this topic and instead said, "I need to remind you that according to the buzz I've picked up, paying back taxes and huge fines is inevitable, so you'd better prepare early."

"As long as the people are fine! Principal Pan, thank you again!"

After discussing some detailed issues, Lin Jie hung up the phone, went to An Kemeng, Lin Miao, and others, and said, "Kemeng and I will go pick up Uncle An and Kexin. Sister Xiaoxiao and Miaomiao stay home, if something happens, we'll stay in touch by phone."

More than an hour later, An Weize, holding the tearfully clinging An Kemeng in his arms, softly comforted, "Were you scared? Since Kexin and I are out, it means everything is okay."

He looked at Lin Jie, who was tightly holding An Kexin's hand, nodded with relief, and said, "Let's go home first."

They returned to the An Family Apartment at the Golden Tripod Building!

However, on the way, both An Weize and An Kexin called several company heads.

They informed them that this unexpected incident was within the An Family's control and asked them to work on calming the employees and maintaining the company's normal operations.

Lin Jie also sent a few text messages to inform them of the current situation's progress!

In the study back at the apartment, An Weize initially wanted An Kemeng to leave, but she clung tightly to An Kexin's arm, showing no intention of leaving.

An Weize sighed and reluctantly agreed, "Alright, Kemeng, you're nearly seventeen; knowing some things is not a big deal, so you can stay!"

An Kemeng snorted and sat next to Lin Jie.

"Ajie, it's surely thanks to you that Kexin and I were able to come out this early!"

An Weize said softly, "Given the way they were questioning us today, it was clear they intended to interrogate us overnight. Unexpectedly, they suddenly let us leave, which must have meant someone from above intervened."

"This is Principal Pan from Binhai University who found a city leader!" Lin Jie replied.

An Weize nodded, saying, "We must find an opportunity to thank Principal Pan profusely in the future."

Lin Jie couldn't help but ask, "Uncle An, what exactly is the story behind this tax evasion?"

An Weize sighed and said, "There is indeed tax evasion."

"In those years, there were loopholes to exploit, coupled with some officials' lack of discipline, so we naturally tried everything to make more money..."

Saying this, his expression turned stern as he said coldly, "But this incident was reported with solid evidence by our company's accountant, so there must be more behind it."

An Kexin said angrily, "Dad, how could the accountant have such detailed materials? Do you think it's possible that?"

An Weize nodded heavily and said, "It must be him."

"He handled these matters back then, so naturally he remembers them clearly. I didn't expect he'd keep a hand, always retaining the relevant records and materials."

"A'jie, the person I spoke to Dad about is Zheng Guojie from the company!"

An Kexin introduced, "He is currently the company's deputy general manager, an old-timer in the company, primarily responsible for financial work, and had our trust."

"Actually, he is also the main suspect in our internal mole investigation..."

"No need to suspect this time, the one who tipped off Luo Wantong was definitely him!"

An Weize said with a livid face, "Luo Wantong kept making offers to buy the land of our headquarters office building. After I refused him, he said some strange things, like how I'd eventually sell the land to him anyway."

"Thinking back, he must have had plans for a while, otherwise he wouldn't have spoken so confidently."

"For this matter, to get out smoothly, we definitely have to pay a massive fine!"

He pondered, "In the short term, to raise such a large sum, we have only two options: sell this prime location land or sell shares of Anlin Hospital."

Lin Jie asked confusedly, "We can apply for a loan from the Four Seas Bank of the Fu Family."

"Given our relationship with the Fu Family..."

An Weize shook his head and said, "A'jie, the Fu Family is not just Elder Fu's family alone, it's divided into several branches, and there are internal interest conflicts."

"To be honest, another member of the Fu Family approached me wanting to buy shares of Anlin Hospital, but I politely declined. They didn't force the issue because of Elder Fu's regard for you and backed off."

"But I can assure you, if we apply for a loan, the Four Seas Bank will surely require the shares of Anlin Hospital as collateral."

"This sum cannot be repaid in the short term, and if there are any disturbances, the controlling rights..."

Lin Jie understood what An Weize meant by "disturbances."

After all, Elder Fu is getting old, and his control over the Fu Family is weakening, and changes could happen at any moment.

He deliberated, and said, "Uncle An, from what Principal Pan implies, this massive fine is inevitable!"

"Principal Pan also suggested that it's best for us to appear proactive, admit mistakes, and pay the fine. We must be swift and decisive, to prevent leaving any loose ends that could be exploited by the opportunistic."

"Uncle An, this fine... do you have any business friends..."

An Weize waved his hand lightly with a sigh and said, "A'jie, business friends are all about interests. In such a situation, they won't miss the chance to make exorbitant demands."

"Looks like I'll have to give up one of them."

His face struggled a bit before he said, "The land of the building... Anlin Hospital..."

An Weize pondered for a while and decisively said, "Kexin, get in touch with your friend Du Feixue."

"The Du Family's Shengfeng Group has always been coveting this land, and they have the capability to pull out a few hundred million in a short period!"

An Weize snorted coldly, "Even if I have to sell at a loss, I will never sell this land to the shameless Luo Wantong."

Lin Jie suddenly recalled something Han Wenbin had said and remarked, "Uncle An, perhaps we have another option, the Han Group."

An Kexin, too, showed a change in expression and speculated, "A'jie, Han Wenbin knew about this from long ago, he might also be involved."

"If Luo Wantong is indeed the mastermind, it's not surprising Han Wenbin learned about it early."

Seeing An Weize and An Kexin's puzzled expressions, Lin Jie recounted what he heard from Luo Shanshan about the grudge between the Han Family and Zhujia Port.

"So that's the truth!"

An Weize acknowledged, pondering aloud, "This grudge is quite substantial. With Luo Wantong making such a strong comeback, there's no way the Han Family wouldn't be worried."

"I suspect the Han Family must have secretly arranged or bribed informants within or around the Luo Family Business, through which Han Wenbin learned about this."

"A mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Han Wenbin wants to be the oriole, but his intentions aren't pure!"

An Kexin snorted angrily, "If he truly intended to help us, he should've told us the truth that very day, so we could come up with a countermeasure in advance."

An Weize sighed, "Even if Han Wenbin had informed us once Luo Wantong held leverage over us, how different would our situation be from now?"

"This was a ticking time bomb, now that it's exploded, I finally feel a sense of relief."

"Based on what Han Wenbin said to A'jie that day, this Han Wenbin still showed some goodwill."

"A'jie, get in touch with him now and see what his terms are."

Lin Jie acknowledged and reached for his phone, which unexpectedly rang at that moment.

Seeing the caller's name flashing on the screen, Lin Jie chuckled, "Speak of the devil, and the devil appears!"

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