Chapter 1353 - 1352: Milan Fashion Show
The first night they arrived in Milan, six or seven wealthy Asians met untimely deaths, among them, two quite renowned tycoons.
One died in a nightclub conflict while vying for attention with another white tycoon. A Negro sidekick of the white tycoon smashed a bottle of brandy over his head, and he met God before reaching the hospital.
The other was elderly and went too wild with two models at night, indulging in slightly excessive celebratory drugs, and his heart couldn’t bear the strain, thus he passed away.
The other deceased were relatives and friends of these two tycoons. Although the causes of death varied, the police’s preliminary investigation showed that they indeed all died due to accidents.
As for why they died coincidentally on the same night...
"Who cares."
The director of Milan Police Station didn’t care at all and threw the report to his subordinate, "Do they have deep connections with our council members, media, capital groups?"
The subordinate shook his head, "No connection."
"No connection? Then it’s natural death of course." The director said, "Even if their deaths weren’t coincidental and were carefully arranged accidents by killers hired by their competitors, so what?
Anyway, it outwardly seems they all died from accidents, only the timing is too coincidental, but coincidence can’t serve as evidence.
We are a country ruled by law; we focus on evidence and procedural justice.
So, since no one is troubling us or putting pressure on us to do more, why should we bring trouble upon ourselves?"
"So they just died in accidents?"
"Of course they died in accidents; Milan is very safe!" emphasized the police director, "Definitely not murder, get it?"
"Yes." The subordinate nodded repeatedly, "They all died in accidents, definitely not murder."
"Okay, that’s that. Close the case, tonight I need to accompany my wife to the fashion show," the director patted his subordinate on the shoulder.
"Yes!" The subordinate grabbed the report and turned away.
In fact, both he and the police director knew that such accidents don’t really exist.
Clearly, top-notch killers were around, possibly a unified action by a killer group, to kill nine people in one night without leaving a trace.
But even though the killer group chose Milan, they were very professional, or perhaps gave face to Milan Police Station.
Even if Milan Police Station concluded it as accidents, there would be no fallout because these people behind Southeast Asian small countries, without solid proof, wouldn’t dare mess with Italy.
Thus, the police director had no mental burden at all.
After the subordinate went out and closed the door, the police director called his wife.
"Dear, I’ll pick you up after work, we’ll dine at Carol Restaurant first, and then attend the Nemo exhibition.
...
I have some rapport with Grace, so getting a signed photo shouldn’t be a problem, dear, she’s just a little celebrity from Hua Country...
Okay, okay, she’s impressive, a global female icon, I admit I can’t beat her, but I’m quite envious of you.
...
Oh, dear, good, fabulous, I’m looking forward to tonight’s moon."
The police director hung up, then hummed a tune while sorting through the files on the desk.
...
Meanwhile, Lu Zheng and Si Lingxi were already wandering around downtown Milan.
Isn’t it quite a coincidence, this city, Lu Zheng had visited before with Lin Wan, last time seemingly at Tony’s invitation?
Lu Zheng: (´･ω･`)
Looks like Old John and Tony’s endings weren’t so good...
"What are you thinking about?" Si Lingxi asked.
Lu Zheng immediately replied, "I’m imagining how you’d look in these clothes."
Si Lingxi looked at the black dress in front, then entered the fitting room.
When she walked out, both Lu Zheng felt utterly amazed, and even the sales assistant beside couldn’t help but hold their breath.
The pure black dress with diamond-studded edges, worn by Si Lingxi, coupled with her aloof aura, made her seem like a majestic...
"Queen!"
A voice beside them admired, "This lady is born to stand on the brightest stage!"
Lu Zheng turned to see a grey-haired man standing nearby, with a female companion holding his arm.
Seeing Lu Zheng look at him, the man politely nodded, then skillfully pulled out a business card, extending it to the approaching Si Lingxi.
"Madam, I am the art director of Nemo Group, if you have interests in the fashion industry, please call me. To be frank, you were born to be in the spotlight."
Si Lingxi completely ignored him, disregarding the hand and the business card he extended, and went straight past him to Lu Zheng’s side.
"Does it look good?"
"It’s breathtaking!" Lu Zheng exclaimed.
Si Lingxi smiled gently, then nodded to the sales assistant nearby, "I’ll take it."
"Sure!" The sales assistant hurriedly followed Si Lingxi back to the fitting room.
That man looked a little embarrassed, and the female companion beside him frowned, just about to speak, but when she saw Lu Zheng casting a glance over, she felt inexplicably uneasy and dared not speak.
The man being quick-witted then handed the business card to Lu Zheng, "Sir, I am Nemo Group’s art director Grace, if your companion is interested in the fashion industry, please do call me."
Lu Zheng took the business card, nodded, and casually stuffed it into his pants pocket, "Sure."
Grace looked at Lu Zheng, then at Si Lingxi as she exited the fitting room, speaking again, "Tonight there’s a Nemo Group’s fashion show. If you both are available, you’re welcome to attend. We even invited a few Hua Country stars, perhaps I could introduce them to you."
"Sure," Lu Zheng casually nodded again.
Nemo Group isn’t a small entity but a globally recognized fashion group, Grace couldn’t believe Lu Heng and Si Lingxi hadn’t heard of Nemo Group’s brand.
But Lu Zheng’s attitude was perfunctory, and Si Lingxi outright ignored him, making it clear to Grace that these two were not ordinary people, perhaps not merely moderately wealthy, but the top tier.
Thus, Grace gave up the idea of inviting Si Lingxi as a model, but his intent to connect with them only grew stronger.
"Here are front-row invitations for the fashion show." Grace unexpectedly took out two unmarked invitations and handed them to Lu Zheng, "I believe your companion will surely be the most dazzling star tonight."
Lu Zheng waved his hand, intending to decline, but saw Si Lingxi nod towards another direction, and a voice greeted from there.
"Brother Lu! Sister Lingxi!"