Rebirth: I Became Mr.President's Beloved-Chapter 981

"A citizen found the suitcase," Jiang Yuan continued. "I was chasing near Hongyang Street and heard the grocery store owner say that a box of antiques was discovered at National Square. By the time I got there, it was already surrounded by people, the police were on the scene, and even TV reporters were present."

Upon hearing this, Lai Wenyan could no longer sit still.

The antiques falling into the hands of the police was like throwing meat buns to dogs!

As for those reporters, they’re like maggots drawn by the smell of excrement, coming to make a fuss!

Even if the police later announced a lost-and-found, Wenyan Lai had no intention of claiming it amidst this storm of controversy.

He’s not an immortal wishing for a long life! 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Jiang Yuan also realized he had messed up the task: "But rest assured, Councilman, I didn’t put the bank’s related ticket receipts in the suitcase."

This news at least provided some comfort to Lai Wenyan.

As long as the suitcase doesn’t find its owner, the mess won’t stick to him.

However, the thought of the message Tang Li sent to Song Baiyan left Lai Wenyan unable to relax, his temples throbbing fiercely!

— Blame Tang Li?

But she was merely following his instructions.

Informing Song Baiyan about the Lai Family’s antiques was done with his permission!

Lai Wenyan dismissed any suspicion of Tang Li.

If Tang Li had really taken the antiques, the suitcase wouldn’t have appeared at National Square.

Thinking it through, it could only be blamed on Jiang Yuan not checking the almanac before leaving.

The suitcase was probably too eye-catching, catching the attention of some opportunists.

The person likely wanted to make some quick cash, not expecting the suitcase to be full of antiques. Terrified, they didn’t want to get into trouble and just dumped it at the bustling National Square.

Lai Wenyan sorted out the logic and felt like kicking that fool to death.

Of all places to dump it, it had to be such a noticeable spot!

"Councilman, what should we do next?" Jiang Yuan asked on the phone.

...What to do.

He really wanted to know!

Lai Wenyan grabbed the edge of the desk with his left hand, trying to calm himself.

At this point, that box of antiques was certainly unretrievable, and an explanation to Song Baiyan was unavoidable.

Since the antiques couldn’t be delivered, they had to change the narrative.

Before complications arise, he instructed Jiang Yuan: "Come to my place immediately; I have some tasks for you."

After hanging up, Lai Wenyan stood in front of the desk, looking composed.

Now, he could only tell Song Baiyan that Ouyang Qian had sold the antiques years ago, and, therefore, he would agree to convert them into equivalent compensation to the state.

Without doing so, this matter wouldn’t be resolved.

As for that billion...

The real estate he and Ouyang Qian acquired over the years could fetch fifty to sixty million if sold.

Ouyang Qian, as the chairman of Tianyi, had most of her assets in shares. Although she didn’t have much cash on hand, finding a way to gather a few million wasn’t difficult.

Thinking of this, Lai Wenyan no longer felt as upset.

A billion was not an insurmountable disaster for the Lai Family now.

Jiang Yuan arrived quickly.

"Wait in the study," Lai Wenyan said, standing up and heading to the master bedroom to find Ouyang Qian.

It turned out only the maid was there making the bed.

Lai Wenyan asked her, "Where’s madam?"

"Madam left with Miss Yuanyuan just now."

Lai Wenyan knew where those Property Right Certificates were kept, so it didn’t matter if Ouyang Qian wasn’t home.

He entered the walk-in closet, opened a wardrobe, and inside was a waist-high safe.

Lai Wenyan placed his right thumb on the fingerprint sensor, waiting for the safe to open. Three seconds passed, and a mechanical female voice said, "Fingerprint not recognized, please try again."

"..." He removed his thumb and placed it back.

After three seconds—

"Fingerprint not recognized, please try again."

He tried again.

"Your fingerprint is not compliant, the safe is locked."

Lai Wenyan: "......"