Zhao Shenbing maintained a proud and tough attitude as he coldly stared at Wang Chao.
Even though he knew it was highly likely that Zhao Chongyang had provoked the incident first, he still needed to find evidence.
When he sent people to investigate the evidence, he couldn't help but feel a sense of luck, thinking to himself, "Zhao Chongyang, you better make sure your hands are clean and don't give others any handle to grasp."
If the Zhao family didn't regain their face after Zhao Chongyang was beaten so badly on the Zhao family's ship, they would lose all credibility in the future.
However, if Zhao Chongyang had acted improperly and evidence of his actions was found, the losses for the Zhao family would be even greater.
They might even face a lawsuit from Shen Bing.
With Shen Bing's influence and the power of the Canton Shen family, if they were to engage in a legal battle, the reputation of the wealthy Zhao family in Fuzhou would be completely ruined.
"What if we find evidence?" Wang Chao asked in a deep voice.
"If you can find evidence, I will handle it impartially," Zhao Shenbing replied.
"Good, that's what you said. I'll be waiting for your good news," Wang Chao responded.
"Alright, if you're slandering us, you won't have it easy," Zhao Shenbing said coldly.
Five minutes later, the investigation results came out.
Indeed, True Love Powder was found in Shen Bing's room.
Moreover, according to the surveillance footage, someone had entered and exited Shen Bing's room.
They even found the video from the ship's medical center, where the chief physician had driven everyone out.
The bartender who had poisoned Shen Bing's room was also caught and brought before Zhao Chongyang and Zhao Shenbing.
"Now tell me, what exactly happened?" Zhao Shenbing asked.
"I'm telling you, if you dare to make things up, I..." Zhao Chongyang was about to speak when he flew into a rage upon seeing the bartender, attempting to threaten him.
Wang Chao's gaze turned cold, and he made his move again, inserting a silver needle into Zhao Chongyang's mute acupoint.
Zhao Chongyang tried to threaten, only to find that he couldn't speak.
Zhao Shenbing's expression darkened, and he couldn't help but give Wang Chao a higher look.
Unable to see the silver needle in Wang Chao's hand, he thought that Wang Chao was using remote acupuncture, which made him even more wary of him.
Then, he turned his gaze to the bartender and said in a deep voice, "Tell me, what exactly happened?"
The bartender's eyes filled with fear as he glanced at Zhao Shenbing and then at Zhao Chongyang.
Although Zhao Chongyang couldn't speak, he still glared fiercely at the bartender.
The bartender was immediately frightened and stammered, "Master Zhao, I... I..."
He stammered for a while but couldn't utter a single word.
"After you think it through, speak honestly. I will speak impartially. If someone falsely accuses you, I will naturally stand up for you! But if you dare to fabricate or frame others, do not blame me for not being polite to you!" Zhao Shenbing said coldly.
Wang Chao's eyes turned cold upon hearing this.
Zhao Shenbing's words were a clear warning to the bartender to protect Zhao Chongyang.
Although Zhao Chongyang couldn't speak, upon hearing Zhao Shenbing's words, his eyes brightened with satisfaction, and he continued to glare fiercely at the bartender.
The bartender, being warned by the two of them, turned pale with fear, trembling as he hastily said, "Master Zhao, it was my moment of confusion."
"When I saw President Shen's beautiful appearance, evil thoughts arose in my mind, which led me to secretly poison President Shen. It's all my fault. Please punish me, Master Zhao."
After speaking, he knelt to the ground with a thud, begging for mercy.
"And you, the chief physician, what did you do just now?" Zhao Shenbing uttered coldly.
The chief physician was a cunning person and immediately understood. He also knelt down without hesitation and trembled as he said, "Master Zhao, it was this bartender who gave me a large sum of money, wanting me to create an opportunity for him to get close to President Shen."
"I was greedy and made a mistake in the heat of the moment. I even shifted all the blame onto Young Master Zhao. It's all my fault, and I'm willing to accept punishment!"
After speaking, he repeatedly kowtowed and admitted his mistake.
"Please forgive me, Master Zhao. I will never dare to do it again." The bartender also kowtowed repeatedly, begging loudly for mercy.
Upon hearing this, Wang Chao's eyes turned cold.
Impressive!
Clever tactics!
Zhao Shenbing played the game of distorting black and white excellently. With just a few simple words, he made these two individuals take the blame and cleared Zhao Chongyang completely.
This way, the losses for the Zhao family would be minimized.
Moreover, Zhao Shenbing and Zhao Chongyang could turn the tables and hold them accountable.
"You two beasts dared to do such things to President Shen, you are simply seeking death!"
Zhao Shenbing flew into a rage, swiftly kicked the two individuals, causing them to cough up blood and fly far away, crashing to the ground, barely breathing, and unable to speak another word.
"Take them into custody and send them to court after the ship docks!" Zhao Shenbing shouted angrily.
As he spoke, some of the Zhao family's guards immediately approached, grabbed the bartender and the chief physician, bound them, and took them away.
After completing all of this, Zhao Shenbing turned back and apologized to Wang Chao, saying, "Mr. Wang, I apologize for everything. It's due to our lack of strict discipline in the Zhao family that these beasts found an opportunity."
"We deeply apologize for the poisoning incident concerning President Shen."
"You can rest assured that the Zhao family will ensure they face legal punishment, keeping them in prison without any chance of redemption!"
Wang Chao sneered, staring at Zhao Shenbing, waiting for what would follow.
Sure enough, after explaining the situation with the two individuals, Zhao Shenbing's tone suddenly changed, and he coldly said, "After dealing with those two, let us take a closer look at this matter."
"Mr. Wang, everything is the fault of those two individuals. It has nothing to do with Zhao Chongyang. Yet, you did not inquire about the reasons and still beat Zhao Chongyang so severely."
He paused, coldly staring at Wang Chao, "Do not you think you owe the Zhao family an explanation as well?"
Zhao Chongyang's expression brightened upon hearing this.
When Zhao Shenbing was about to investigate the whole incident, he was startled, thinking that he would face punishment.
But he never expected that Zhao Shenbing would cleverly handle the situation, turning the tables and even confronting Wang Chao.
What a brilliant move!
He learned something again!
Truly, the most formidable genius of the Zhao family, impressive!
Wang Chao remained expressionless and said, "What kind of explanation do you want?"
Zhao Shenbing smirked, drew a dagger he carried with him, and threw it in front of Wang Chao, saying coldly, "The Zhao family always seeks revenge and settles grievances."
"You should treat Zhao Chongyang in the same way he treated you!"
The dagger was sharp, and it quivered as it struck the floor in front of Wang Chao.
Wang Chao chuckled and glanced indifferently at the dagger, saying, "The ability to make others take the blame, distort the truth, at least at the level of a martial arts master. Admirable, truly admirable."
"Do you desire to do it yourself, or should I?" Zhao Shenbing asserted himself, staring coldly at Wang Chao.
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