Top-class Bodyguard

Chapter 1109 1085: A Total Mess

On the newspaper was a piece of news, a piece that for them, was nothing short of a thunderbolt!

The news was simple. Liou Chengjiao, who was caught that night along with others using drugs, already admitted that the drugs were transported using Le Fu Jia's shipping routes, which meant connecting Le Fu Jia to drugs.

"Reportedly, Liou Chengjiao was the person in charge of Le Fu Jia, but knowingly broke the law by using Le Fu Jia's logistics chain to transport drugs. Who knows if the boxes that once carried drugs are now being used to hold the eggs, milk, or chicken legs brought home by citizens?

This is the first time someone has linked drugs with the retail industry, which is closely related to the people."

Reading the information in the news, Liou Yujing was stunned. At this point, the situation was basically a dead end. Le Fu Jia was definitely finished, and those who knew the news would surely angrily tear them apart!

Using boxes that once transported drugs to pack eggs was a groundless accusation too cruel to bear, but they could hardly argue because Liou Chengjiao did the despicable deed of transporting drugs. The facts were right there, and embellishing them further was trivial for those reporters.

"Yujing, what's wrong?"

Liou Jianyun and the others looked at him.

Liou Yujing handed over the newspaper. Upon seeing it, the two also gasped in shock.

"This, this..."

Liou Jianyun's hands were trembling, and disbelief seemed to flash in his eyes.

"Humph!" Liou Zian also saw the information and snorted heavily, "I said it before, we must sacrifice the pawn to save the king, and cut ties with Liou Chengjiao early. Even if we sold him out, Le Fu Jia must be preserved. Now, he has dragged Le Fu Jia into the abyss with him, and it's too late for us to make amends."

Liou Yujing remained silent, overwhelmed by Liou Rumei's ruthless tactics. In just a few days, she truly brought down Le Fu Jia, and this impact wasn't limited to Yanjing but would spread throughout Huaxia; it's safe to say the Liou Family's retail business was finished.

Moreover, he couldn't find any point to counter from a business perspective; he had no way to break Liou Rumei's game.

"Patriarch, Patriarch!"

The voices of other Liou family members came from outside, and a middle-aged man ran in, panic written all over as he spoke to Liou Chuan Dian: "Patriarch, our stocks have plummeted again."

Liou Chuan Dian took a deep breath, but it wasn't over. His phone rang, and upon answering, a panicked voice said: "Patriarch, it's bad. Our twenty-six Le Fu Jia supermarkets in Yanjing have all been surrounded. The crowds are trying to break in, and each one is extremely angry. We can't hold them off much longer."

Liou Chuan Dian seemed to be hit hard, staggering back and feeling a rush of anger, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Liou Yujing quickly supported him, while Liou Jianyun and the others stood uncertain of what to do.

After a long time, Liou Chuan Dian suddenly seemed much older: "Yujing, what do you think we should do now?"

"Abandon Le Fu Jia; we can't stay in the retail industry any longer." Liou Yujing spoke up.

"Right, we must withdraw. Otherwise, those reporters will investigate other industries of the Liou Family in the retail sector. If they follow the trail and uncover anything else, it won't be good." Liou Zian's face was also solemn.

"Alas." Liou Chuan Dian sighed. If the Liou family were to exit the retail industry, their losses would be massive, with Yanjing's annual profits alone nearing ten billion, and several hundred billion across the entire Huaxia—equivalent to cutting off a significant portion of the Liou family.

And it's the most succulent meat!

"Patriarch, we must be decisive!" Liou Zian said solemnly, "Our other industries are the priority."

"Dad, I have an idea." Suddenly, Liou Yujing's eyes brightened.

"What idea?"

"Create the illusion of a strategic retreat while secretly maneuvering! We'll sell out Le Fu Jia's assets directly, but secretly collaborate with the Shen family and our Business Alliance, allowing them to take over Le Fu Jia. Although we need to offer some concessions, we can still secretly control Le Fu Jia."

Liou Chuan Dian and the others' eyes also lit up: "Good, that's indeed a good idea. Although the Shen family might find it difficult to get involved, they will surely help with this much."

"I'll go to the Shen family immediately."

Liou Yujing hurriedly left the Liou Family and went straight to the Shen Family to meet Shen Cuo.

After explaining his purpose, Shen Cuo shook his head slightly.

"What's wrong? Mr. Shen, you're not even willing to help with such a small favor?" Liou Yujing was evidently shocked by Shen Cuo's refusal.

"It's not that we're unwilling to help; we are very willing, but we're being watched." Shen Cuo sighed slightly.

"What's going on?"

"See for yourself." Shen Cuo handed over the documents on the table.

After glancing at them, Liou Yujing's face changed immediately.

These were printouts of news and comments, all targeting this Le Fu Jia incident, with one comment entering from the perspective of the Liou Family and the Business Alliance.

The comment said the Liou Family might use a molting tactic, selling Le Fu Jia to their business allies, which included the Shen Family, the Ding Family, the Li Family...

Basically, all the major families who could swallow Le Fu Jia's holdings were named, along with a list of companies they secretly controlled. If they dared take in Le Fu Jia's shares, they would definitely face public opinions and sharp criticism.

This incident had too much impact, and the higher-ups were investigating, as using retail logistics to transport drugs had an extremely negative impact.

"You see, even our Shen Family's dealings could be found out. Clearly, there's an insider in our Shen Family." Shen Cuo said, "Once we make a move, the outside world will know immediately."

"That vile woman!"

Finally, Liou Yujing couldn't help but curse aloud. Liou Rumei was too vicious, even thinking this far ahead, blocking all of the Liou family's escape routes!

...

The Liou family was being heavily criticized online as well.

"The Liou Family is shameless, actually transporting drugs? Then aren't the goods we bought from their supermarkets packed in drug boxes as well?"

"Close Le Fu Jia! Shut it down!"

"Yes, it's a tumor!"

Energized citizens online were furious, keeping the topic hot on Weibo, unable to be suppressed. Every day, countless people blocked the entrance of Le Fu Jia.

Soon, rumors surfaced, claiming the Liou Family boldly sold drugs in supermarkets, or that the Liou Family intended to destabilize Huaxia by getting many people addicted to drugs; the stories grew more and more outlandish.

At this point, Le Fu Jia's retail business became a mire, trapping the Liou family with no way out.