Chapter 2312 - 2316: Is This the End?
The three of them entered together and sat down on the sofa. Qiao spoke first.
"Dr. Yin’s wife and daughter will arrive in Rome in an hour." Qiao glanced at Leng Zirui, "There’s still no news about Lei Qingqing."
"What about Lei Wenting?" Leng Zirui asked, unsurprised by this outcome.
Rome was originally Lei’s stronghold. If they wanted to hide someone, it would be all too easy.
"He’s remained silent, that Old Fox knows clearly that we can’t do anything to him without evidence." Qiao sighed, "Besides, I just received a message from above. The message is... it ends here."
"Ends here?" Leng Zirui’s voice carried a tint of anger, "We’re just going to let Lei Wenting and Lei Qingqing go like that?"
"Rui, I understand how you feel. I also know this matter can’t stop like this, but..." Qiao looked helpless, "You have to understand that this matter is too convoluted. Lei Wenting is about to run for Outstanding Citizen of Roma City, and you probably know about Shangguan Feng’s matter. He’s very close to Shangguan Feng’s father, who’s about to run for mayor. Also, as far as I know, Shangguan Feng’s father might have connections with the Congress. Now, this issue is not just about the Cobra Organization. You have to understand, this is not your turf, nor is it mine. As you Chinese say, ’A strong dragon cannot repress a local snake.’"
What is black, what is white?
There are rarely absolutes in this world; more often, there are gray areas.
For Lei Wenting to reach where he is today, it wasn’t just by his own strength. Bigger figures are backing him, and they are unlikely to allow anyone to touch him easily. This deeper meaning, Leng Zirui understands better than anyone.
"So?!" Leng Zirui pressed, he could tell Qiao was just starting.
Qiao leaned back in his chair with a cold smile, "So... you are ordered to leave the country within 24 hours, and I also have to hand over the work within 24 hours, transferring this matter to the Italian Police."
The message was clear; they had no authority to meddle in this case anymore, nor could they remain in Italy for any reason. This meant that the matter ends here, and Lei Family Father and Daughter would continue living freely beyond the law’s reach.
Their protective umbrella was already open, and it was large and sturdy.
Leng Zirui glanced at Qiao, "Are you just going to give up like that?"
"What else can we do? We currently have no evidence to charge Lei Wenting. Twelve hours have passed, and there’s still no trace of Lei Qingqing. If we can’t catch Lei Qingqing in another twelve hours, we have no choice but to leave."
Qiao shrugged, clearly not holding out much hope for capturing Lei Qingqing.
He checked his watch and stood up, "Sorry, gentlemen."
"Where is Shangguan Feng?" Leng Zirui asked.
"I’ve checked all his records. So far, I haven’t found any blemishes on him. The previous alert was made by his assistant. I have no grounds to charge him." Qiao replied.
Leng Zirui chuckled lightly, "No blemishes? Do you believe that?"
Qiao looked helpless, "Belief is one thing, evidence is another. You know, we have to operate by the rules."
"I understand." Leng Zirui extended his hand, "Thank you for telling me so much."