Chapter 1257 - 622: Extremely Furious (Part 2)
"Yes, the follow-up investigation of the case is now in your hands. None of us want to involve our own children. No one can joke about their kids and millions in mortgage loans."
...
Watching everyone quiet down.
Luo Fei remained noncommittal.
"Rest assured, everyone. I will handle this appropriately."
Hearing his agreement.
The parents finally felt a sense of relief.
But as the notes were completed.
Luo Fei also discovered something.
"Strange. Why does the problematic vegetable variety change each time? And basically, there’s an issue every one or two months..."
Luo Fei said this as he made notes, and recorded the dates on which these children encountered food safety issues.
After seeing this information,
Everyone was somewhat surprised.
"Officer, to be honest, we also find it strange."
"At first, everyone thought it was a coincidence. But later, we began to suspect. Perhaps the school periodically changes low-quality vegetable types. This cycle disguises inferior goods and covers up their cost-cutting in the school cafeteria."
Hearing this, Luo Fei became excited.
"Parents, you have helped me greatly. I have a rough idea why this is happening, and I have plans to address it."
Luo Fei’s words piqued everyone’s curiosity.
"Officer, what exactly do you plan to do?"
"Yes, we truly don’t want trouble, nor do we want to see our children wronged or bullied."
Seeing the crowd’s unease,
Luo Fei simply smiled.
"Parents, you needn’t worry about this. I have my ways to draw the truth out."
Then, Luo Fei dialed Su Manying’s phone number.
"Mr. Luo, what can I do for you?"
Hearing Su Manying ask.
Luo Fei chuckled.
"It’s nothing major, just something I wish to discuss with you. I hope Miss Su will actively cooperate with the police."
"Absolutely no problem."
Su Manying responded promptly without much thought.
Soon after, Luo Fei briefly explained his idea.
"Boss Su, I truly need to investigate, so I might need you to order a large batch of vegetables and meals, delivering them to the local construction site. This expense is not trivial."
Upon hearing this,
Su Manying remained nonchalant.
"Of course, no problem. It’s just a few thousand, it’s fine."
Su Manying didn’t tell Luo Fei.
Because of a previous charity project, Su Manying was selected as this year’s Model Citizen of Shenchuan.
With her commercial influence and various self-developed technologies.
She is now one of Shenchuan’s top ten wealthiest individuals.
Never mind a few thousand, even tens of thousands of meals she could afford.
So she agreed to the request very quickly.
"Mr. Luo, you wouldn’t know. Recently, I’ve noticed some of the meals our company orders are of mediocre quality. Many are made from pre-made foods, yet priced at 35 to 45 yuan per serving."
"While many employees can spare this amount, a meal costs as much as cooking at home for two days. However, the taste is just average, so I’m also worried about this."
As Luo Fei and Su Manying conversed over the phone,
he noticed the police station chief not far away, casting a complex glance in their direction.
Luo Fei promptly said,
"Boss Su, it’s great that you’re willing to help us. I will remember your kindness and thank you sincerely."
"After the case is resolved, I’ll present you with a commendation flag and apply for a bonus grant from the higher-ups."
As the call ended,
Luo Fei realized.
Captain Zhou beside him seemed worried.
So he couldn’t help but wonder.
"Captain Zhou, what’s wrong?"
Seeing Luo Fei was puzzled.
Appearing somewhat confused, unsure of his intentions.
Captain Zhou took a deep breath.
"Mr. Luo, a murder case."
"Just now, a high-end hotel kitchen found a body inside a pre-made meal package while handling ingredients."
Hearing this news.
At that moment,
Luo Fei also held his breath.
"Could it be the body we’ve been looking for, finally surfaced?"
Seeing Luo Fei and his team exchange unsure glances.
Captain Zhou remained noncommittal.
"Mr. Luo, can’t say for sure, the only thing I know is we need to head to the hotel kitchen promptly."
On hearing the news,
Li Yu was somewhat baffled.
"Mr. Luo, speaking of which, aren’t high-end restaurants usually said to have custom-made specialty dishes?"
"An expensive restaurant using pre-made meals, once this gets out, the consequences will be obvious, right?"
Li Yu found it amusing.
But Luo Fei explained,
"That’s where you’re wrong, Li Yu. Based on some information provided by Lan Mengzhou and local TV reporters."
"Nowadays, many high-end restaurants accept pre-made meals."
"They believe it’s a key way to enhance meal preparation efficiency. Not to mention, it significantly reduces costs and alleviates storage pressure."
Despite Luo Fei’s remarks.
Li Yu was still a bit surprised.
However, comparatively,
Old Han was more open-minded.
"Li Yu, honestly, there’s no need to dwell on it. Most people dine out mainly for the taste."
"Otherwise, if saving money is the goal, cooking at home is even better."
But hearing Old Han say this.
Li Yu couldn’t help but purse his lips.
"Old Han, you’re really one to talk, considering you’ve been mooching off Cai Junfeng’s cooking. If not for his culinary skills, wouldn’t you have to head to the restaurant when craving a feast?"
Li Yu’s words made Old Han chuckle.
"No choice, with Old Cai and Old Ma’s cooking being so good, and they were specifically instructed by Captain Cheng to work closely with Mr. Luo, of course I won’t pass up this golden opportunity."
"Ha, I think you won’t pass up an opportunity to gobble gourmet food!"
Li Yu remarked, curling his lips.
Old Han scratched his head.
"Li Yu, you’re right. I’ve indeed been feasting on delicious meals these days."
"Thus, specifically heading out with Mr. Luo to eat simple meals for a few days is a good way to counteract the rich food."
"We’re here."
At that moment,
Luo Fei reminded, as Li Yu and the others got off the vehicle.
Han Tiesheng noticed that they had arrived at the rear entrance of the restaurant.
They also noticed.
Several men in suits were already waiting there.
Clearly, they were the restaurant boss and manager.
"Officer, thank goodness you’re here. Please help us!"
Seeing the earnestness of the manager and others, their faces full of anticipation.
Luo Fei noticed.
Before them appeared a young female corpse.
This was not the two targets they were searching for.
This surprised Luo Fei somewhat.
"Oh, it’s her! I didn’t expect her body to appear here!"
At that moment,
Li Yu couldn’t help but utter a cry of surprise.
Which somewhat bewildered Luo Fei.
"Li Yu, do you know her?"
"Yes, Mr. Luo. This deceased is the spokesperson for the meal package company."
"Not long ago, after someone suffered food poisoning from this company’s meal package, this spokesperson voluntarily proposed terminating the contract, but shortly after, she disappeared. It’s unexpected her body would turn up here."
Li Yu’s explanation left everyone exchanging glances.
With the development of events, everything seemed increasingly clear.