The news of the fire at the Palace Cinema under Brilliant Cinemas was quickly published in the media and newspapers.

The two newspapers under the daily newspaper all quoted the police as saying that someone had deliberately set the fire, and strongly condemned the arsonist.

At the same time, the two newspapers also offered a reward of 50,000 Hong Kong dollars to help the police find clues about the arson that day, and also searched for the person who called the police that day, and announced that they would prepare a 100,000 Hong Kong dollar thank you gift for him.

This was specially requested by Xu Guanwu, and when he heard Ji Shan say that the police were missing, he inexplicably felt that something was wrong.

Although the Palace Cinema is located in a prosperous area, the number of people passing by in the middle of the night is limited. Being able to detect a fire in time and call the police, and then disappear inexplicably, makes people feel strange.

In order to confirm his inference, Xu Guanwu specially offered a reward of 100,000 Hong Kong dollars to find the person who called.

Other newspapers are not like "Tian Tian Daily", except for "Ming Pao", which also adheres to the bottom line of the media and writes that the preliminary judgment is man-made arson, other newspapers all write about the cause of the fire in the palace theater, which is completely caused by the aging of the line.

The report also said that the information was quoted from a police source, and although they did not give their names, they all said it 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 Feng Shui ministers' criticisms, saying that Xu Guanwu was too angry and ordered to commit Huo De Xingjun, so he caused this fire. Between the words, he tried his best to laugh and scold, and Xu Guanwu tore the newspaper to shreds.

The reason why they blamed the fire on the theater itself was to interfere with the insurance company's claim. The compensation for a fire caused by the theater itself is very different from the compensation for arson.

If the theater itself is on fire, the loss of one million will be half at most; If it is man-made arson, at least 90% or more will be paid. There is a difference of hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong dollars in the middle.

And the subsequent losses caused by the inability to operate due to redecoration, Xu Guanwu also took out insurance, and this part should also be counted. There is also the issue of follow-up insurance, and the renewal money is not the same.

In a nutshell, if it was the theater's own fault, Xu Guanwu would be compensated at most more than 700,000 Hong Kong dollars; But if it was arson, Xu Guanwu would be able to pay nearly two million Hong Kong dollars. It's a big difference.

"When they reported like this, the insurance company had a rip-off." Xu Guanwu scolded.

"Stanley, don't be so angry. Facts are facts, and even if they report so, they can't change the facts. Liang Shuyi persuaded.

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

"The company we insured is AIA in the United States, they are a well-known insurance company in Shijie, and they should not be so hasty." Leung explained.

Xu Guanwu nodded, "Keep an eye on the police these days and let them solve the case as soon as possible." I don't want this to happen a second time. ”

"Yes, fortunately, it was set on fire in the middle of the night, and there was no damage to anyone, otherwise we would have been in big trouble, and I was a little scared when I thought about it." Liang Shuyi said with palpitations, "I don't know who has such a big hatred with us, and it is so inhuman to make trouble to the point of killing people and setting fires." ”

"Because we have risen too fast this year, we have robbed many people's businesses and smashed many people's jobs, and we have offended too many people." Xu Guanwu sighed and said, "I think it's possible for everyone!" It seemed that there were all our enemies outside, and now standing in front of the window, looking at the traffic outside the window, I wondered if one of them had a grudge against me and was hiding in the shadows and was about to give me a knife. ”

"Stanley, you're thinking too much." Liang Shuyi persuaded, "If you really don't feel safe, then how about I arrange a team of bodyguards for you?" There are eight big men with you, and I believe that even if there is danger, they can help you block for a while. ”

Xu Guanwu nodded, "Your idea is good, let's do it!" In addition, in order to prevent arson from happening again, other theaters also arrange patrols at night, at least if there is a fire, someone can call the police in time. ”

"I'll arrange it." Liang Shuyi nodded, "By the way, how about the reward of 100,000 yuan to find the person who called the police, is there any news?" ”

"I was angry when I mentioned it," Xu Guanwu couldn't help laughing, "As soon as I heard that there were 100,000 Hong Kong dollars to take, I didn't know where so many impostors came out, saying that they saw the fire and called the police." But after verification, there is no right number, and now he is still waiting for him to appear. ”

"How strange! It stands to reason that with the circulation of our newspaper, it is impossible for the person who called the police not to see it. But what if he doesn't show up? Isn't he tempted by 100,000 Hong Kong dollars? Liang Shuyi said strangely.

"Maybe it's because he doesn't dare to move, he can't move." Xu Guanwu sneered, "I suspect that the person who called the police is the one who set the fire." ”

"Impossible, right? Since the arson, weishenme still has to call the police? Liang Shuyi waved her hand.

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

"Is that so?! Who would be so vicious? Can you do anything to kill people and set fires? Liang Shuyi said suspiciously, "In order to grab the audience, Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest also threw bombs in each other's theaters and organized martial artists to fight, but they were quite restrained, and they didn't burn each other's theaters like this." Because they know that in that case, they will really be a mortal enemy. ”

"It's impossible for the newspapers that have been run out and closed, and even if we stop now, they won't be able to reopen. Moreover, a group of pen-trickers will not be bold enough to do so. Liang Shuyi analyzed, "Could it be the Ma brothers behind "Oriental Daily"? ”

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

If it was really the Ma brothers, then Liang Shuyi was not surprised. They are all famous in Southeast Asia, the leading shijie-level drug lords, smuggled more than 30 tons of X products, killing people and setting fires is just a piece of cake.

"I'm not sure right now," Xu Guanwu waved his hand, "besides the Ma brothers, there are other people who are also the object of my suspicions. As you know, the Hong Kong government wants to build a subway, and my properties have huge room for appreciation. Someone asked to buy it before, but I rejected it. Maybe someone will want to put pressure on me to comply. ”

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

She knew that more than a month ago, Zheng Yutong had invited Xu Guanwu to play golf, but Xu Guanwu had not disclosed the content of the meeting.

Now listening to the meaning of his words, Zheng Yutong values the appreciation space of the property in Xu Guanwu's hands and wants to invest in the purchase, but Xu Guanwu refuses.

But for this, you don't have to set fires, do you?

"Maybe it's him, maybe it's not him." Xu Guanwu shook his head, "I have too many enemies now, anyone can be anyone." It's a real headache to think about. ”

"Don't do that, Stanley." Liang Shuyi saw Xu Guanwu's tired look, and couldn't help but persuade, "Since ancient times, it has been said that shopping malls are like battlefields, although it is not close hand-to-hand combat, blood is splashed on the spot, but it is better in terms of danger, at least you will be poor, and at worst you will be bankrupt." No one is allowed to offend anyone in business. These well-known wealthy businessmen in Hong Kong are actually no less opponents than you, but they still drink and dance and don't worry about life and death at all. You also have to learn to look away and don't scare yourself. ”

"I see, Xiexie, Serena." Xu Guanwu nodded.

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

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

Xu Guanwu picked up the phone casually, "Mr. Xu, we did the arson case in the palace theater. ”

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

Xu Guanwu couldn't help but feel excited, and hurriedly pressed the record button, "Who are you?" ”

"Mr. Xu is really a noble person, didn't he send someone to contact us a few days ago?" The man laughed.

Martial Commander Xu Guan took a breath, "Brother Ma?!" ”