The king of ghost horse comedy

Chapter 176 Arson investigation (for collection)
The news of the fire at the Palace Cinema under Brilliant Cinemas was quickly published in the newspapers by the media.

The two newspapers under the "Daily Daily" all quoted the police's answer, believing that someone deliberately set the fire, and strongly condemned the arsonists.

At the same time, the two newspapers also offered a reward of [-] Hong Kong dollars to help the police find clues to the arson that day.

This was specifically requested by Xu Guanwu. When he heard Ji Shan say that the caller had disappeared that day, he felt something strange for no reason.

Although the Palace Cinema is located in a prosperous area, there are limited people passing by in the middle of the night.It is a strange feeling to be able to detect the fire in time and call the police, and then disappear inexplicably.

In order to prove his deduction, Xu Guanwu specially offered a reward of [-] Hong Kong dollars to find the caller.

Other newspapers are not like "Tian Tian Daily". Except for "Ming Pao" which still sticks to the bottom line of the media and writes a preliminary judgment that the fire is man-made, other newspapers all write that the cause of the fire at the Palace Cinema is completely caused by the aging of the line.

The report also said that the news was quoted from a police source. Although the name was not revealed, they all spoke with certainty as if there was a real person.

The implication is that the fire in the Palace Theater was purely self-inflicted.Some newspapers also published comments from geomantic omens, saying that Xu Guanwu was too evil and committed the crime of Huode Xingjun, which caused the fire.While speaking, he tried his best to laugh and curse, and Xu Guanwu angrily tore the newspaper to pieces.

The reason why they pushed the crime of the fire to the theater itself was to interfere with the insurance company's claims.The compensation for a fire caused by the theater itself is quite different from the compensation for arson.

If the theater itself catches fire, at most half of the loss of millions will be paid; if it is caused by man-made arson, at least [-]% of the compensation will be paid.There is a difference of hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong dollars in the middle.

Moreover, Xu Guanwu also took out insurance for the subsequent losses caused by the refurbishment and failure to operate, which should also be included in the calculation.There is also the issue of subsequent insurance, and the renewal premiums are different.

To put it simply, if it is the fault of the theater itself, Xu Guanwu will be compensated at most 10,000+ Hong Kong dollars; but if it is artificial arson, Xu Guanwu will be able to compensate nearly 200 million Hong Kong dollars.Really very different.

"After being reported by them like this, the insurance company is going to make a fuss." Xu Guanwu scolded.

"Stanley, don't be so angry. Facts are facts. Even if they report it like this, they can't change the facts." Liang Shuyi persuaded.

"Well, if the insurance company uses these reports to prevaricate us, Serena, change me to another insurance company next time." Xu Guanwu said loudly.

"The company we insured is AIA. They are a world-renowned insurance company, so they shouldn't do things so hastily." Liang Shuyi explained.

Xu Guanwu nodded, "Keep an eye on the police these few days and let them solve the case as soon as possible. I don't want this kind of thing to happen again."

"Yeah, fortunately the fire was set in the middle of the night and no one was injured. Otherwise, we would also get into big trouble. Thinking about it, I feel a little scared." Liang Shuyi said with lingering fear, "I don't know who has such a big hatred against us. It is simply too inhuman to go so far as to murder and set fire."

"Because of our rapid rise this year, we have robbed many people of business and ruined many people's jobs, and we have offended too many people." Xu Guanwu sighed, "I think everyone has Possibly! There seem to be our enemies everywhere outside, and standing in front of the window at this moment, looking at the busy traffic outside, I wondered if there might be someone among them who held a grudge against me and was hiding in the dark, ready to stab me."

"Stanley, you think too much." Liang Shuyi persuaded, "If you really feel insecure, how about I arrange a bodyguard team for you? There are eight burly men with you, believe me Even if there is danger, I can help you block it for a while."

Xu Guanwu nodded, "You have a good idea, let's do it this way! In addition, in order to prevent further arson, other theaters also arrange patrols at night. At least someone can call the police in time if there is a fire."

"I'll make arrangements." Liang Shuyi nodded, "By the way, how about the reward of [-] yuan for the person who called the police? Is there any news?"

"I get angry when I mention it," Xu Guanwu couldn't help laughing, "When I heard that there were [-] Hong Kong dollars to get, I don't know where so many impostors came out. They all said that they saw the fire and called the police. But After verification, there is no one with the right number, and we are still waiting for him to show up."

"It's so strange! It stands to reason that with the circulation of our newspaper, it is impossible for the caller not to see it. But why didn't he show up? Could it be that he is not tempted by a hundred thousand Hong Kong dollars?" Liang Shuyi was deeply surprised.

"Maybe he dare not be tempted, can't be tempted." Xu Guanwu sneered, "I suspect that the person who called the police was the one who set the fire."

"Impossible, right? Since it was arson, why did you call the police?" Liang Shuyi waved her hands.

"Maybe he just wanted to give me a warning." Xu Guanwu murmured, "Warn me that he will do illegal things."

"Is that so?! Then who could be so vicious? They can do things like murder and arson?" Liang Shuyi asked suspiciously, "Shaw Brothers and Jiahe used to throw bombs in each other's movie theaters and organize martial artists Rush, but they are still restrained, they didn't burn down the other party's movie theater like this. Because they know that if they do that, they will really have a bloody feud."

"It's impossible for those newspapers that have been run out and closed. Even if we stop now, they will not be able to reopen. Besides, a group of people who play with pens will not be so daring." Liang Shuyi analyzed, "Could it be "" The Ma brothers behind the Oriental Daily?"

Speaking of this, Liang Shuyi couldn't help but widen her eyes.

If it was really done by the Ma brothers, then Liang Shuyi would not be surprised.They are all well-known in Southeast Asia, world-class drug lords who smuggled more than [-] tons of X, killing and arson is just a piece of cake.

"I'm not sure now," Xu Guanwu waved his hand, "Besides the Ma brothers, there are other people who are also my suspects. You also know that the Hong Kong government is going to build a subway, and my properties have huge room for appreciation. Someone proposed to buy it before, but I rejected it. Maybe someone wants to put pressure on me and force me to submit.”

"You mean Zheng Yutong?! It can't be him." Liang Shuyi exclaimed in surprise.

She knew that Zheng Yutong invited Xu Guanwu to play golf more than a month ago, but Xu Guanwu never disclosed the content of the meeting.

According to what he said now, Zheng Yutong valued the appreciation potential of the property held by Xu Guanwu, and wanted to invest in the purchase, but was rejected by Xu Guanwu.

But for this, it is not necessary to set fire, right?
"Maybe it's him, maybe it's not him." Xu Guanwu shook his head, "I've made too many enemies now, anyone could be anyone. It's really a headache to think about it."

"Don't be like this, Stanley." Seeing Xu Guanwu's tired face, Liang Shuyi couldn't help persuading, "It has been said since ancient times that shopping malls are like battlefields. If you are poor, you will go bankrupt. If no one is in business, he will not offend others. In fact, these well-known wealthy businessmen in Hong Kong have no fewer opponents than you, but they still drink and dance, and don’t worry about life and death. You have to learn from it Take a look, don't scare yourself."

"I see, thank you, Serena." Xu Guanwu nodded.

"You're welcome. If it's okay, I'll go back to work right away." Liang Shuyi nodded.

"Okay, you go." Xu Guanwu nodded, and at this moment, the phone on his desk rang suddenly.

Xu Guanwu picked up the phone casually, "Mr. Xu, we are responsible for the arson case in the Palace Theater."

On the other side of the phone, a gloomy voice said coldly.

Xu Guanwu couldn't help trembling, and quickly pressed the recording button, "Who are you?"

"Mr. Xu is really a noble person who forgets things a lot. Didn't he send someone to contact us a few days ago?" The man laughed.

Chief Xu Guanwu took a deep breath, "Brothers Ma?!"

(End of this chapter)