Chapter 156: Bad News
Before Bruce even reached the hotel corridor, he was pushed aside by a group of police officers who rushed in. At this moment, Manager Hong also arrived upon hearing the commotion and said nervously, “Bruce, something big has happened! Director Bai was publicly gambling and got reported!”
Bruce’s eyes flickered, and he immediately took out his mobile phone to call Andrei, “General Manager, this is bad! The police are here to arrest him, something big has happened!”
Upon hearing this, Andrei immediately ran out of his office!
A trembling employee nearby said, “Oh my god, what is going on? Will our hotel go bankrupt?!”
Bruce said sternly, “Shh, don’t say such things!”
The female employee immediately shut up, but the next second Manager Hong said mournfully, “What should we do? The Chairman isn’t here, and such a big incident has occurred!”
Andrei arrived and looked at the chaotic scene and the panicked situation. He immediately directed everyone, “Return to your work posts. The hotel will not be in trouble!”
Perhaps because Andrei spoke so resolutely, everyone consciously left.
Bruce sighed and said, “I didn’t expect Director Bai to orchestrate a money laundering war himself!”
Andrei frowned, “I’m afraid this old fox’s goal isn’t money laundering, but something even more terrifying!”
Andrei’s reminder made Bruce suddenly realize, “General Manager, you mean Director Bai’s target is the Chairman!?”
Andrei didn’t answer, but the answer was obvious!
On the other side, Ji Xiangyu and Athena had just gotten off the airplane when they were stopped by two plainclothes police officers.
The police officer produced an arrest warrant and said, “Excuse me, are you the Chairman of the Holy Courtyard Hotel? We are now arresting you for illegal activities and evasion!”
Athena and Ji Xiangyu exchanged a glance, looking at each other in confusion. What was going on?
Athena was the first to ask, puzzled, “Are you mistaken? When did our Chairman evade anything?”
The police officer said, “You can offer your defense now, but it will all be used as evidence in court!”
Ji Xiangyu was taken away by the police. After a few steps, Athena anxiously ran up and stopped them, “I am the General Manager Assistant of the hotel. Arrest me instead of the Chairman!”
The police officer said impatiently, “Miss, please do not obstruct our official duties, or we will arrest you for questioning as well!”
Athena said angrily, “He didn’t evade anything! Our Chairman has been on vacation in Malaysia, as everyone in the hotel knows. This makes no sense!”
This time, the police officer unceremoniously shook Athena’s hand away and said, “This is a case with existing evidence. The rest will become clear with further investigation!”
Athena looked at Ji Xiangyu with worry. Ji Xiangyu, however, calmly comforted Athena, “I’m fine. I’ll explain things to them, and I’ll be released soon. You should go back to the hotel and find the General Manager!”
Athena watched Ji Xiangyu being put into the police car and shouted, “I will definitely bring you back!”
Ji Xiangyu stopped and gave a faint smile as a form of comfort, “Don’t worry, hurry back to the hotel!”
Athena watched the police car drive away with worry and immediately hailed a taxi back to the hotel. In the car, she first called Andrei, “General Manager, the Chairman has been taken away by the police!”
Her voice was filled with worried sobs. Andrei was also shocked to hear this, not expecting Director Bai’s target to indeed be Ji Xiangyu. He comforted Athena while calling Bruce in.
“Athena, where are you now? Return to the hotel first, and we’ll discuss a plan.”
Athena obediently hung up the phone. Meanwhile, Andrei said to Bruce, “Go find President Shi. He won’t let this go if he’s arrested. Perhaps there’s still a glimmer of hope!”
After Bruce left, Andrei called Grandfather Ji, “Grandfather, Young Master Ji has been taken away by the police. Should I teach Director Bai a lesson?!”
Grandfather Ji said calmly, “Stay calm! I have my ways!”
After hanging up the phone, Andrei stood by the window, looking at the vast city, feeling a slight sense of burden.
How should he make his next move?
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