Chapter 1584: Investigation

"I must get to the bottom of these matters."

Huang Hong's expression sank instantly; Qishu calling him a petty person time and again had thoroughly enraged him, making him extremely displeased, because this matter was indeed done by him.

Qishu also knew it was done by him, so Qishu deliberately scolded him like this, but he had no way to refute it.

"Qishu, let's go in. Haha, we are all people of some standing in the Chinese Community; it's been a long time since we all met, let's take this opportunity to see each other." Jinsheng smiled and said: "Chairman Huang, please."

Huang Hong nodded, stared at Qishu for a moment, then turned and left.

Qishu also followed Jinsheng up to the second floor.

On the second floor, inside a private room, a tea master dressed in a cheongsam was brewing tea for the few of them, performing a tea ceremony.

"Top-grade Maofeng; Pavilion Master Jinsheng, I'm afraid only here can one afford to drink such fine tea." Qishu picked up a cup of tea, sniffed it slightly at the tip of his nose, and then nodded.

"These teas of mine were brought over by a disciple back home. Haha, I usually can't bear to drink them; only when the two of you come do I take this stuff out to entertain. This stuff isn't hard to get back home, but abroad, it is indeed hard to find."

Jinsheng poured tea for the two of them again, then smiled: "It's been a while since we last met; the last time we met was at an event held by the General Association before the new year."

"That's right. Pavilion Master Jinsheng, if you have time, you should visit the General Association more often. Our General Association cannot do without your support." Huang Hong smiled.

"Chairman Huang is too kind. Our thousands and thousands of compatriots living overseas rely on you all to twist into a single rope. Without your help, we would truly be a pile of loose sand." Jinsheng said: "We Huaxia people abroad must help each other."

"That goes without saying. Just like the things that happened to Qishu today, it is something I am completely unwilling to see." Huang Hong sighed and said somewhat hypocritically: "I also advised Qishu to hold a position in the General Association; that way, even if the other party wanted to make a move, they would have some misgivings."

"Haha, I am of low status and little influence, and in the eyes of others, the things I do are all petty, underhanded matters. The General Association has always valued reputation; some people who think themselves high and mighty are afraid they wouldn't allow me to enter the General Association."

Qishu sneered, his tone sharp: "So I won't go join in the fun at that place. Even if I wanted to go, Chairman Huang wouldn't allow it."

Huang Hong's expression was somewhat ugly; Qishu had been picking fights with his words today, but he knew in his heart why Qishu was like this.

"Qishu, you know what the meaning of coming today is, so let's not hide anything. Since we invited Pavilion Master Jinsheng to step in, there must be a reason. Let's hear what Pavilion Master Jinsheng has to say first." Huang Hong sneered.

"Chairman Huang, Pavilion Master Jinsheng, let's all take a step back." Huang Hong said with a bitter smile: "The two of you are both highly respected figures in our Chinese Community, so let's speak plainly about some things."

"Fine, I'll listen to Pavilion Master Jinsheng. Since I came today, it's because I wanted Pavilion Master Jinsheng to step in and resolve the matters between us." Qishu said indifferently: "If this matter can be resolved, that would be best."

"I also came for the sake of Pavilion Master Jinsheng." Huang Hong snorted: "Pavilion Master Jinsheng, if Qishu wants something, just say it directly."

"Regarding Qishu's matter, does Chairman Huang know who did it?" Jinsheng asked.

"Qishu's business is large, and there are many who are jealous. If you ask me like this, I really don't know." Huang Hong said: "However, since we are all Huaxia people, I can step in to investigate this matter."

"It's just that Qishu's business is too eye-catching. I can't guarantee that after resolving this incident, there won't be more incidents in the future. So, in the final analysis, to thoroughly resolve this matter, it still requires Qishu."

"Qishu, what do you think?" Jinsheng looked at Qishu again.

"Chairman Huang, since we've opened the skylight to speak brightly, let's not beat around the bush. The fire at my shop—you were the one who found people to do it, right?" Qishu sneered: "I am just a businessman, and I make no small contribution to the General Association every year."

"Just because this one time I came out of retirement and the result didn't satisfy Chairman Huang, Chairman Huang treats me like this? If things really go on like this, then we Chinese overseas are finished."

Huang Hong's expression changed; Qishu was planning to tear off the mask directly. He snorted coldly: "Qishu, one must have proof when speaking."

"You say I set fire to your shop; do you have evidence? Don't just open your mouth and define this matter; that would be meaningless."

"Haha, it is indeed meaningless." Qishu laughed: "If Chairman Huang didn't have a guilty conscience, you wouldn't have agreed to the appointment so readily today, would you?"

"The reason I agreed to the appointment so readily was because I wanted to help you out, seeing that your shop was burned and you were pitiful." Huang Hong was furious: "My good intentions were instead treated by you as a donkey's liver and lungs?"

"I really thank you, Chairman Huang. I cannot afford to accept your good intentions." Qishu laughed: "You are clearly a wolf, yet you pretend to be a good man. Hypocritical."

"What exactly do you want?" Huang Hong stared at Qishu: "Do you want to resolve today's matter or not?"

"Of course I want to resolve my own matters, but I'm afraid Chairman Huang won't give me the chance to resolve them." Qishu laughed.

"Pavilion Master Jinsheng, I don't think there is any need to continue talking about today's matter." Huang Hong stood up slowly, and he sneered: "I don't know what I did wrong to make Qishu angry."

"But as the Chairman of the General Association, I have never been confronted like this before. Qishu, you are old, so I am yielding to you and not holding it against you, but that doesn't mean I am afraid of you."

"Chairman Huang, calm down, sit down first." Jinsheng stepped forward with a smile: "We came here today to solve problems, not to get angry."

"We have to understand Qishu's mood right now; after all, his life's work has been destroyed in one fell swoop. It would be the same for anyone."

"I wanted to manage his affairs and help him investigate, but his attitude, haha..." Huang Hong said coldly: "I wouldn't go so far as to press my hot face against his cold butt, would I?"

"Not to that extent, really not to that extent, Chairman Huang." Jinsheng hurriedly said with a smile: "But what Qishu said is not entirely without reason."