Chapter 947: Strengthening Security
"Wasn’t there a break-in at the Imperial Capital Military University’s research lab, where someone stole sensitive information? They can’t catch the culprit. Simultaneously, a type of ammunition that Guan Lei had previously worked on during an experiment appeared in the military exercise of C Nation. Hence, there are suspicions that Guan Lei had secretly sold the formula for the bomb to C Nation. The break-in at the lab seems to be staged by Guan Lei himself, a diversion to deflect blame. Otherwise, given Guan Lei’s skills, it would have been impossible for the intruder to escape," Shen Yan said.
Lu Shan nodded in agreement, adding, "Yes, that’s the gist of it. The news of Guan Lei being a spy spread immediately after the general was assassinated. So, we speculate that those individuals seized the opportunity of the general’s assassination to change the decades-long monopoly of the Guan family’s faction in that position. They planned to pin the label of a traitor on Guan Lei, making their chances of securing the position higher. Even if..."
Shen Xi continued Lu Shan’s words, "Even if it’s not true, they would still muddy the waters, making it hard for people to discern the truth. This can lead to suspicion against the Guan family from the higher-ups and the public, reducing their support, right?"
Lu Shan nodded again.
Sighing, Shen Yan continued, "This is what we fear the most now. If they can’t make Guan Lei confess, there’s a high possibility they might kill him, making it look like he committed suicide out of guilt. This would keep the Guan family busy for a long time. It not only tarnishes the Guan family’s image in the public’s eyes, leading to low support, but it could also stir up patriotic sentiments, resulting in a backlash against the Guan family."
After a brief pause, Shen Yan continued with a heavy tone, "It’s a tricky situation."
Shen Xi, shocked by the severity of the situation, asked, "Who’s behind all this?"
Lu Shan and Shen Yan exchanged glances before saying, "It could be the Gu family, but there’s no concrete information yet. There are some traces suggesting a connection between the acting general Liu and the Gu family. However, it doesn’t prove anything. The Gu family is a major financial group, and it’s normal for them to have dealings with the military and the government on big projects."
Shen Xi mentally prepared herself, but hearing Lu Shan’s words triggered an indescribable feeling.