My Perfect Female CEO

Chapter 817: Who Is the Suspect?

Zhang Jiren was only twelve years old, attending middle school. According to the information obtained, it was said that Zhang Jiren and his mother had orchestrated the ousting of Zhang Furen, a burden, to take over the Zhang family business.However, judging from the current situation, the reality was not as rumored by the outside world.

Ye Fan and Mengyao observed Zhang Jiren while also watching Zhang Furen.

As soon as the guests left, Zhang Furen would diligently clear the plates and tables, and quickly offer menus to seated guests. He was busy and seemingly enjoyed it, completely embodying the image of a standard waiter, with no trace of a wealthy heir’s shadow.

"This Zhang Furen, he does have some human decency. Even without a comfortable life, he won’t starve to death. He can sustain himself, though it’s a bit tough," Mengyao said softly.

"His ability to survive is not weak; he can endure hardship. But from the depths of his eyes, I can see he is unwilling to be ordinary, and harbors deep resentment," Ye Fan analyzed.

"Every child from a wealthy family who suddenly falls into this state will not easily give up, bearing a large amount of resentment. Even living a hard life, they will think about returning to their original life. That’s human nature," Mengyao whispered softly.

Qiu Wen interjected, "Master, Mengyao, in my opinion, that little brat cares a lot about Zhang Furen?"

"Let’s not say too much, we will just keep watching," Ye Fan replied indifferently.

Whether to help Zhang Furen, Ye Fan and Mengyao had not decided yet and could only observe for now.

But Zhang Furen’s and Zhang Jiren’s father, Zhang Wushan, cannot be let off easily. This chairman of the Zhang family business had, during his first divorce, abandoned the Fire Phoenix and left Zhang Furen by his side. In his second divorce, he similarly abandoned a wife and daughter. It was his third marriage that resulted in his son Zhang Jiren.

Whether to strictly punish Zhang Wushan, or help Zhang Furen take over Zhang Wushan’s business, was still undetermined.

Ye Fan and the others were eating slowly, and soon, the number of guests in the shop dwindled.

When Zhang Furen finally had some free time, he sat beside Zhang Jiren and the two started to chat.

"Brother." Zhang Jiren’s innocent gaze and face were full of worry.

"Why have you come again? Didn’t I warn you not to come looking for me anymore?" Zhang Furen scolded, but his eyes were full of emotion. In the face of adversity, there was no one to care for his situation, except for this half-brother who showed deep concern.

It was clear that this was not the first time Zhang Jiren had come to see Zhang Furen.

"You’re my brother, you’re down on your luck now. If I don’t come to find you, who will?" Zhang Jiren said stubbornly.

"But if people who are hostile to me find out, it might implicate you," Zhang Furen worried that Zhang Jiren would get into trouble too.

"Nothing will happen to me, don’t worry." Zhang Jiren said confidently, "I believe one day Dad will take you back home. You’re the first heir to the Zhang family business. I’m still too young to bear this responsibility."

"You don’t understand. He won’t take me back. From the moment I was driven out, I severed all ties with the Zhang family," Zhang Furen said with certainty, "In his eyes, there’s no kinship, only himself."

"No, no." Zhang Jiren shook his head decisively.

"Let’s not talk about unhappy things anymore. Hurry back. If you keep skipping school to see me, you’ll be in trouble if the family finds out," Zhang Furen said seriously.

"Take these things." Zhang Jiren, feeling wronged by Zhang Furen’s insistence, took out a watch and a few hundred dollars and forced them into Zhang Furen’s hand.

These were things he had secretly saved up, intending to give them to his brother to help him out.

Zhang Furen, moved, accepted these things. He knew that if he didn’t, Zhang Jiren wouldn’t leave, just like the previous times he brought things and only left when they were accepted, otherwise he would pester endlessly.

"Goodbye, brother." Zhang Jiren shouldered his schoolbag and left happily.

"This brother truly has a caring heart," Zhang Furen watched Zhang Jiren’s departing figure with tearful eyes and sighed.

After collecting his emotions, Zhang Furen threw himself back into work.

Ye Fan, Mengyao, and Qiu Wen watched the brothers’ conversation while also observing their expressions.

"Master, Mengyao, what do you think?" Qiu Wen asked in a low voice.

"Every deed has a motive. Who filmed the video of Zhang Furen flirting with his stepmother and who released it? The suspect seems likely to be Zhang Jiren and his mother. Zhang Wushan wouldn’t bother to do such a thing, and Zhang Furen wouldn’t either. The matter is quite complex. The likelihood is high that Zhang Jiren and his mother set up this scheme to drive out Zhang Furen. But judging by the current situation, Zhang Jiren seems to be excluded as a suspect. Then, Zhang Jiren’s biological mother Ma Huifang has the greatest suspicion," Mengyao analyzed.

"The situation within the Zhang family is somewhat complicated, as are human hearts. Understanding what is right and wrong in this world is the most challenging. At this point, it’s hard to make a clear judgment," Ye Fan stated calmly.

"What should we do now? Should we talk to Zhang Furen?" Qiu Wen asked tentatively.

"Not yet. Let’s visit Zhang Furen tonight. For now, we should visit the Zhang family," Ye Fan decided.

"Observe the Zhang family members’ attitudes up close, then plan accordingly," Mengyao agreed with Ye Fan’s intention.

The three left the small restaurant and headed straight to the Zhang Residence.

Giving orders to Du Xueqi, she immediately called Zhang Wushan in her capacity as Secretary to President Chu of the Chu Group. With the Chu Group’s status, casually saying a few kind words would be a significant deal for Zhang Wushan. Using this as bait could entice Zhang Wushan to willingly reveal quite a bit. Doing it this way was the best approach.

Meanwhile, inside the Zhang Residence, the butler was reporting back to Zhang Wushan.

"How is the investigation I tasked you with progressing?" Zhang Wushan’s cold face was full of unfeeling expressions.

"Master, we have a bit of a lead. The video of the eldest young master’s misconduct was accidentally filmed by a servant who didn’t know who leaked it. I have already severely punished the servant," the butler reported.

"And the other matter?" Zhang Wushan asked expressionlessly.

"Regarding the eldest young master being beaten every night, I have discovered a bit of information. A gang of bullies led by someone called Brother Hai, not knowing the eldest young master’s identity, repeatedly robbed him. Every time they gained something valuable, they began to see him as a target to bully, beating him up and taking all his possessions every day," the butler said.