Chapter 309: Indeed, Pretentiousness Gets You in Trouble

Just as Li Xian was hoping to avoid direct selling by borrowing money, his situation was exposed in public. 

Li Xian felt extremely embarrassed.

However, it was clear that the attention of the surrounding people was not focused on him.

Zheng Biao, in a somewhat dazed state, looked at Li Xian's intriguing expression and then at Wang Wen Sheng, who still didn't fully understand the situation. He opened and closed his mouth several times.

"Wen Sheng, what did you just say?"

Nearby, Wang Zhaowei couldn't believe his ears. He pointed at the oral liquid in Zheng Biao's hand and asked, "This oral liquid, is it produced by Li Xian's… company?"

Seeing Zheng Biao's incredulous expression, Wang Wen Sheng took a deep look at Li Xian.

Though they were within the Forestry Bureau, everyone was busy with their own work after being newly assigned. After graduation, the classmates had mostly lost contact.

Wang Wen Sheng had only learned about Li Xian's situation recently. Last month, when he was asked to prepare materials for the berry research institute by the Forestry Bureau's Multi-Management Bureau, he discovered that a person named Li Xian had caused the division of the berry research institute's property to be messed up.

Further inquiries revealed that this Li Xian was indeed his former classmate. Wang Wen Sheng found out from some leaders in the bureau that Li Xian, who had kept a low profile during school, had become quite a prominent figure in the Forestry Bureau.

Not only was he close with Director Xu Chaoyang, but it was also unbelievable that the major paper pulp production base in the Forestry Bureau was actually Li Xian's company!

Now, under the curious gazes of everyone, Wang Wen Sheng shared all the information he knew about Li Xian.

The room fell silent.

"Wow, I know that paper pulp factory. My uncle works there. It's a company with over 600 employees!"

"Isn't that... I heard that the paper pulp factory also has a branch in Beilin. The premium sanitary paper sold here in the Forestry Bureau comes from that factory. That's a huge business!"

"Hey, look, the restaurant's napkins are also from Xinlang. Li Xian, what's going on here? Can you explain?"

When Liang Yonghe committed suicide, everyone remembered the dramatic words Li Xian had spoken in front of the entire school. However, back then, they considered it just Li Xian's attempt to comfort Liang Yonghe.

With Li Xian's background and family situation, it was hard to believe he could outperform all his classmates. They all understood the principle that children of powerful families had advantages. How could a mere nursery technician's son achieve anything significant?

That was the general consensus.

Now, hearing Wang Wen Sheng's description and seeing Li Xian, everyone's gazes became complex.

This guy really managed to pull it off?

Seeing everyone's puzzled and curious looks, Li Xian sighed.

Class reunions after graduation should ideally avoid awkwardness, especially for those who have stayed in touch with each other. However, in situations like today's, he felt it was extremely uncomfortable.

Damn it!

Facing everyone's scrutiny, he stood up and patted Zheng Biao on the shoulder. "Biao, keep up the good work. Direct selling still has a future if done well."

Turning to the other classmates, he clasped his hands together and bowed. "Sorry, everyone. I didn't mean to hide anything. Since we rarely gather like this, let's just talk about our school days today, shall we? Waiter!"

With that, he called over the waiter and ordered drinks and dishes.

Zheng Biao's face turned red. Originally, the purpose of the reunion was to get old classmates to sell products. But now, encountering the product's founder, he was actually trying to sell it himself.

Watching Li Xian, who was sharing his entrepreneurial experiences with classmates, Zheng Biao felt a surge of frustration.

What a mess!

…

Once the food and drinks were served, the atmosphere of what was supposed to be a simple reunion turned lively. After Li Xian made a grand show, his mobile phone rang again.

The call was from the Forestry Bureau's office, saying they needed to deliver some materials. Li Xian didn't think much of it and gave them the restaurant's address.

Half an hour later, just as Li Xian was talking about his entrepreneurial efforts with the Lin Cuishan Development Company, the restaurant's door was suddenly pushed open.

Four or five people in forestry police uniforms rushed in.

Seeing this, the chatter in the private room came to a halt.

"Hey, comrades, which unit are you from? What's going on?" Wang Zhaowei, closest to the door, asked.

The lead forestry police officer looked around the room and spoke, "Which one of you is Li Xian?"

In an instant, all eyes were on Li Xian.

What the hell?

Seeing the forestry police emblem on their green uniforms, Li Xian felt something was wrong.

Why are officials from the Forest General Administration here?

"Do you have something to discuss?" Li Xian set down his glass and straightened up.

"Are you Li Xian?" The leader confirmed Li Xian's identity, then signaled the three police officers behind him. "We need you to cooperate with our investigation. Come with us."

This statement immediately caused a stir in the private room.

"What's happening?"

"What's going on?"

"Comrade, is there a mistake?"

Li Xian furrowed his brow. "What's this about?"

In response, he was shown a pair of handcuffs.

Clink.

Before he could react, the handcuffs were fastened on him.

Realizing the situation, Li Xian immediately thought of the berry research institute.

"I need to make a phone call." He intended to contact Xu Chaoyang.

Just as he reached for the phone on the table, the lead officer snatched it from him.

"Your issues haven't been clarified yet. You're temporarily unable to contact anyone."

With that, the phone was turned off.

Seeing the screen flash the date and "power off," Li Xian frowned.

As Li Xian was led away by two forestry police officers, the classmates in the room erupted.

"Damn, I said Li Xian's not the type to succeed so quickly. Look, he's gotten himself in trouble, hasn't he?"

Someone in the private room exclaimed after seeing Li Xian being taken away.

…

Meanwhile, in the Forestry Bureau's office building.

Xu Chaoyang slammed the phone down on the desk, startling Secretary Liu.

"Director Xu, what happened?"

Xu Chaoyang took a deep breath, waved his hand weakly, and ordered, "Prepare the car."

"Where to, Director Xu?"

"To the Forest General Prosecutor's Office!"

On the other side, at the Eight-Nine Forest Farm, the Li family was in chaos.

Li You was being dragged by two forestry police officers, his legs kicking and flailing. "What's this? I haven't committed any crime! I'm not going, I'm not going with you!"

Li Daoyun and Zou Ni, seeing this, were at a loss. While pulling at Su Ya, they asked what was going on.

The police officers who came for the arrest ignored their questions and shoved Li You into the car.

"Call my son! Call my son!" As he was pushed into the car, Li You pounded on the window, shouting outside.

Although not a family member, Wang Zhiye had been getting along well with Li You recently. Seeing it was the Forest General's people, she immediately stopped a senior officer.

"Comrade, this is Li Xian's father, a distinguished entrepreneur in our Forestry Bureau. Are you sure you've got the right person?"

Hearing Wang Zhiye's inquiry, one of the police officers, who had been scratched by Li You and had blood on his face, spat on the ground and said, "We have the right person. We've detained Li Xian and are taking him to the Forest General."

Hearing this, the whole family was stunned.

The sky had fallen!

It wasn't until the police car with flashing lights drove away that Li Daoyun took out his pipe and smashed it on the ground.

"Damn it, I don't believe this! In broad daylight, they just arrest people like this! Wang's girl, where have they taken my son and grandson?"

The old man pointed at Wang Zhiye and asked.

"Forest… Forest General Prosecutor's Office." Wang Zhiye's mind was racing, trying to understand what Li Xian and Li You could have done to provoke such a response from the Forest General.

"Girl Wang, I need you to do something for me."

"What is it, Grandpa Li?"

"Take me to Harbin!"

"Why are you going, Grandpa?" Wang Zhiye stomped her foot. "Grandpa, don't worry. I'll call my uncle and my dad; they are over there. I'll have them check on things first. What if something happens? What will we do?"

Before Wang Zhiye could finish, someone grabbed her arm.

Turning around, she saw Su Ya, who had tears in her eyes but a determined look.

"What are you doing? Are you going too?"

Faced with Wang Zhiye's question, Su Ya nodded firmly.