Eighties Sweetheart Wife
Chapter 178: Let Me Teach You How to Deal with Me_1

Chapter 178: Chapter 178: Let Me Teach You How to Deal with Me_1

Then Xia Bowen instructed Song Yunuan not to discuss the matter with her family for the time being, saying it wouldn’t be too late to talk about it once he brought her uncle back.

Song Yunuan was quite surprised and asked, "Old Master Xia, for such a small matter, do you really need to make a trip to Xiangjiang personally?"

Xia Bowen furrowed his brows and patiently said, "Little Nuan, you’re young and can’t understand the emotions of someone over the age of sixty.

You may have no interest in this new medicine, but those wealthy tycoons, especially those nearing the end of their years, including the chairmen of the other two families involved in the experimental site, they won’t easily let your uncle go."

Song Yunuan said, "Isn’t it easy to make them release him? You can just call and report them directly."

On the other end, Xia Bowen spoke patiently, "No one will accept our report. A Xia Xindong isn’t worth anyone’s attention."

Song Yunuan exclaimed, "Old Master Xia, do you know that Xiangjiang introduced a regulation this January?"

Xia Bowen was startled, instinctively asking, "What regulation?"

"It’s the severe punishment for tax evasion, regardless of who it is. As long as you break this law, if the amount involved exceeds a million, a fine of a thousand times that amount will be imposed, along with a life sentence. No matter how big the family, they will be reduced to ashes."

Xia Bowen was somewhat puzzled, "What does our matter have to do with reporting tax evasion?"

"Firstly, the underground laboratory was built in secret with huge investment and generates massive profits, none of which are taxed when each scientific achievement is transformed into wealth.

They’re registered under companies in several other countries. To put it bluntly, this involves billions in taxes.

Given those from a certain country who wouldn’t hesitate to strip three feet off the ground in Xiangjiang— they will certainly not let go of this juicy piece of meat.

Not only will they not let go, but they will impose severe penalties.

Do these three families still want to become super-rich dynasties?

Impossible, the only path waiting for them is jail."

On the other end, sweat had broken out on Xia Bowen’s forehead.

His back was also covered in a cold sweat.

He couldn’t quite define what he was feeling.

Inconceivable, unbelievable?

"But what method should we use if we want to report this?" Xia Bowen truly began to ask, his tone no longer as impatient as before.

He paused, then continued to probe, "Do you happen to know the relevant phone number?"

"The phone number is easy to find, I believe you have it too. It’s very conspicuous on the telephone directory in Xiangjiang’s daily newspaper."

Xia Bowen said, "Alright, I’m going to look for the newspaper now. Little Nuan, I will treat this as the most significant task of my life.

Trust me. Even if I have the heart of a wolf and the lungs of a dog, even if I’m a heartless scoundrel, I cannot bear to see my son locked in a basement by that bastard Shangguan Heng.

This touches upon a man’s dignity.

So give me some more time. I believe in your eloquence, Little Nuan, I believe in your wit. If you really go and tell your story, at least half the people will believe you.

This is more effective than filing a report with the police.

And I cannot do anything to you.

Shangguan won’t dare touch you either.

Moreover, once this story is out, it will be pointless for them to do anything to you.

I’m telling you this to let you know not to worry, I will definitely bring your uncle back safely. Alright, I’m going to get the newspaper. We’ll make contact again once there’s new information."

On the other end, Song Yunuan once again spoke up, "Old Master, you’re not really planning to make the call yourself, are you?"

Xia Bowen was stunned for a moment, "Isn’t that so?"

Song Yunuan spoke with a smile, "Old Master, are you silly? Didn’t I just give you plenty of information? You just need to call Shangguan Heng and tell him: you’ll report the underground laboratory’s tax evasion to the Xiangjiang Tax Bureau on behalf of Shangguan Heng, with the tax evasion amounting to billions. See what Shangguan Heng’s reaction will be?

As for whether he doesn’t answer the phone, that’s easy. They have a publicly known company called Shen Distribution Hypermart, which is very famous in Xiangjiang.

Shangguan Heng is the legal person of this hypermart."

On the other end, Xia Bowen was completely speechless.

Every conversation with Song Yunuan was a revelation for Xia Bowen.

In his mind, he had carefully reviewed everything and had to admit that the little girl’s method was far more prestigious than if he had gone to Xiangjiang himself.

If he personally went there, he would have placed himself at a disadvantage, entering someone else’s territory.

For example, if he wanted to visit the Shangguan family and couldn’t even get through the front door, that would be a self-inflicted humiliation.

Xia Bowen might be somebody of note in Beidu, but in Xiangjiang, he was nothing.

This was something he knew better than anyone else.

Xia Bowen said, "Little Nuan, you’re a smart kid and have a promising future!"

"Thank you for the compliment, but don’t you want to know how exactly I plan to deal with Shangguan Yunqi?"

Xia Bowen fell silent on the other end.

Weren’t we supposed to be telling a story just now?

Song Yunuan said with a smile, "Old Master, you surely don’t think that just by sending my little uncle back, everything’s settled, do you?

The real drama is yet to come.

I’m someone who holds grudges and my tolerance is limited. If she hadn’t plotted against me, maybe I would have let it go, but she actually called to scheme against me, treating me like a fool.

This is like digging the soil on Tai Sui’s head—big trouble."

Xia Bowen: ...

You’re Tai Sui?

Xia Bowen’s lips twitched into a half-smile, "So, tell me, how do you want to deal with her?"

Song Yunuan’s voice was full of cheer, "Old Master Xia, I have such a good heart. Seeing as you’re talking so politely with me, my heart has softened. Otherwise, why don’t I teach you a trick?"

"What will you teach me?"

"I’ll teach you how to deal with me!"

Xia Bowen felt his scalp tingling, never before encountering such a difficult young girl.

Yet he couldn’t just hang up on her. Because the moment you ignore her, there’s no telling what Song Yunuan might do next.

She was smart, courageous, meticulous, and unpredictable.

Watching her grow up, who knows what she could become.

Xia Bowen’s expression grew complex. "Then teach me."

"Have Shangguan Yunqi turn herself in right now. As long as she confesses, no matter whether it’s an anonymous tip, a police report, or storytelling, none of it will make a difference anymore.

See, the method to deal with me is so simple.

You don’t need to thank me, Old Master. Go take care of the big issues. I’ll be waiting for your good news!"

Xia Bowen even had the illusion that this young girl was leading him by the nose.

And then he realized, indeed, that’s exactly what the young girl was doing.

Remembering what Shangguan Yunqi had said about Song Yunuan’s vicious scolding, a hint of curiosity arose in him.

Before hanging up, he asked Song Yunuan, "How come you haven’t scolded me?"

Song Yunuan sighed helplessly and said, "Old Master, no matter what, a small part of your blood runs through my veins.

If I were to verbally assault you, I’d be struck down by heavenly lightning.

I’m a coward and superstitious, I wouldn’t dare to do that."

On the other end, Xia Bowen didn’t know whether to cry or laugh, feeling a bittersweet sensation as he said, "Then I’ll hang up first. See you later."

"Alright, goodbye." With a cheerful smile, Song Yunuan greeted him and hung up the phone...