Solving the case: Combining the police dog's olfactory genes at the beginning

A few days later, the follow-up results showed that both of them were behaving normally. As the general manager of the group's business division, Ouyang Xiu maintained a regular lifestyle, paid attention to his physical condition, exercised weekly, and often went to the "Firefly Forest" club for spiritual practice.

Zhou Xiaobei reported: "Firefly Forest is a meditation center located deep in the mountains. Its members are all wealthy and powerful, with an annual membership fee of up to three million. Membership also requires a recommendation from an existing member. Ouyang Xiu's father, Ouyang Zhenghua, is also one of the members."

Luo Fei asked, "How is Ouyang Zhenghua now?"

Zhou Xiaobei replied, "After his father passed away, Ouyang Zhenghua became dissolute. He had hundreds of sexual partners and has been hospitalized multiple times in recent years. But he doesn't seem to care about the family's '50-year-old curse' and continues to enjoy life."

Luo Fei speculated: "Perhaps Ouyang Zhenghua realized that excessive indulgence is harmful to health, so he strictly demanded that his son change, but he himself was unwilling to change."

At the case analysis meeting, Luo Fei comforted the single members of the special case team: "Once the case is solved, I will organize a social event to help everyone solve their physiological problems."

Chen Yifan immediately declared, "I want Zeng Mengxue!"

Luo Fei glared at him: "Let's focus on discussing the case first!"

He turned to Zhou Xiaobei: "How well have you investigated the Ouyang family's wealth history?"

Zhou Xiaobei reported: "The Ouyang family has been prosperous for five hundred years, and Ouyang Xiu may have been a member of the 30th generation of the family. They have been prominent since the Ming Dynasty and have continued to be glorious despite many dynastic changes."

“There’s another strange phenomenon,” Zhou Xiaobei added, “The Ouyang family seems to have a curse: every generation’s heir dies at the age of fifty, but other family members are unaffected. Ouyang Zhenghua is exactly fifty years old this year.”

Luo Fei then inquired about Xu Dongchuan's investigation.

Chen Yifan reported: "Xu Dongchuan's life is very ordinary. Apart from work, he goes shopping and eats with his girlfriend. But his family has financial problems. His parents have been running a building materials business for many years, but their income does not match their luxurious lifestyle."

Wang Feifei added: "Moreover, Xu Dongchuan and his parents had no friends and lived a very isolated life."

Chen Xuanran suddenly raised a bold hypothesis: "Could the Xu family be spies?"

This hypothesis seemed reasonable to everyone. Luo Fei immediately ordered, "Yifan, further investigate whether the Xu family has any signs of contact with foreign forces."

Wu Peixiong suggested, "Should we apply to have the Xu family wiretapped?"

Luo Fei shook his head: "Without solid evidence, it's difficult to get a wiretapping application approved. Let's investigate secretly first."

Su Muchen suggested, "We can start with Xu Dongchuan's girlfriend, Wu Xiaoxia. She might know something."

Yuan Bingyan volunteered: "I'll go and talk to Wu Xiaoxia. Girls are easier to talk to each other."

Luo Fei nodded: "Okay, but be careful not to alert them."

Chen Yifan suddenly said, "Captain Luo, there's another discovery. Xu Dongchuan's parents go to a temple in the suburbs every month, which is very unusual."

Luo Fei became alert: "A temple? Investigate the background of this temple!"

After the meeting, Luo Fei left the temporary command center with Chen Xuanran and Yuan Bingyan. Wang Feifei watched their retreating figures with envy and said to Wu Peixiong, "Captain Luo is really lucky with women, having two beauties with him."

Wu Peixiong reminded him, "Don't forget that Captain Luo promised to introduce us to girlfriends."

Wang Feifei teased, "Are you so excited about your first time? Should I teach you some basics first?"

Wu Peixiong blushed: "Brother Fei, please don't tease me."

Wang Feifei patted him on the shoulder: "Don't worry, once the case is solved, I'll teach you a few tricks, and I guarantee you'll be able to come up with a detailed plan."

On the other side, after Luo Fei led the two girls downstairs, he suddenly said, "Let's go get a room."

Chen Xuanran and Yuan Bingyan were both stunned and looked at each other in disbelief.

"Book a room?" Chen Xuanran asked doubtfully, "Now?"

Luo Fei explained, "Go to the five-star hotel in the International Trade Building opposite Huaxiong Group. It overlooks Ouyang Xiu's office; we need to monitor his movements."

Yuan Bingyan breathed a sigh of relief: "So that's how it is."

Luo Fei asked Yuan Bingyan, "What kind of car did you drive here?"

“Palamera,” Yuan Bingyan replied.

“Okay, take your car. Leave the van for others,” Luo Fei said.

Yuan Bingyan was a little confused: Why did they have to call me along? Was it just so I could be their driver?

Although Chen Xuanran was also confused, he still got into the car.

Upon arriving at the China World Trade Center, the three entered the luxurious hotel lobby. Luo Fei's appearance with two beautiful women immediately attracted envious glances from the surrounding men.

Luo Fei walked to the front desk: "Do you have any rooms on the 70th floor?"

The receptionist smiled and said, "Sir, the 70th floor is our presidential suite."

"How much does it cost?" Luo Fei asked.

"16800 yuan a day." The receptionist maintained her professional smile.

Luo Fei nodded: "Get an invoice. I need a north-facing room."

Chen Xuanran and Yuan Bingyan were both shocked. Chen Xuanran asked in a low voice, "Are you really going to book a room?"

Luo Fei gestured for them to take out their ID cards as well: "Let's register together."

The two girls were even more confused, but they did as instructed anyway.

Although the receptionist found it strange, she still professionally processed my check-in.

After receiving their room keys, the three entered the elevator. The atmosphere in the enclosed space was somewhat awkward. Yuan Bingyan was filled with anxiety, unable to help but think: "Could Captain Luo really want to come with the two of us? That's absurd!"
Upon arriving at the presidential suite, Luo Fei went straight to the floor-to-ceiling window and drew back the heavy curtains. The magnificent view of the Huaxiong Group building across the street came into view. He pointed to an office directly opposite: "That's Ouyang Xiu's office."

Chen Xuanran asked in confusion, "It's so far away, and the curtains are all drawn. How can they monitor us?"

Luo Fei didn't answer, but instead activated his special ability. His eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze penetrating the heavy curtains and walls, clearly seeing Ouyang Xiuzheng sitting at his desk, working diligently.

“He’s working,” Luo Fei said calmly. “He looks very focused.”

Yuan Bingyan looked at Luo Fei in surprise: "Captain Luo, you can see inside?"

Luo Fei nodded: "I'd say it's one of my special abilities."

The three took turns monitoring him for the entire day. Luo Fei discovered that Ouyang Xiu's lifestyle was unusually regular: aside from work, he spent his time drinking tea and reading, rarely using his phone, and didn't seem like a typical 25-year-old. Back at the temporary command post that evening, the special case team members summarized their investigation results.

Wang Feifei reported: "Ouyang Xiu was strictly disciplined by his father during his university years. He was forbidden from participating in any dangerous activities and did not even have a driver's license. He was in good health, but his father did not allow him to get injured. He would be scolded even for the smallest scratch."

Luo Fei pondered, "Ouyang Zhenghua knows he can only live to be fifty, so he is exceptionally strict in raising his son."

Wang Feifei added: "Another discovery: Ouyang Xiu had a relationship with a girl during his university years, but Ouyang Zhenghua found out and forcibly broke them up."

Luo Fei immediately decided, "This girl probably knows Ouyang Xiu best. Can we find out where she is now?"

Wang Feifei nodded: "Her name is Xi Xiaoyin, and she runs a milk tea shop in Baoshan District, Shanghai."

Yuan Bingyan offered, "Let's go in my Porsche 911, it'll be more convenient."

The next day, Luo Fei and Chen Xuanran went to a milk tea shop in Baoshan District. A pretty girl was busy working inside. Seeing them come in, she smiled and asked, "What would you like to drink?"

Luo Fei showed his credentials: "Hello, Ms. Xi, we are from the National Security Special Case Team. We would like to know some information about Ouyang Xiu."

Xi Xiaoyin's expression changed instantly: "I have no contact with him anymore."

Chen Xuanran said gently, "We are investigating a case and hope you can help us."

Xi Xiaoyin hesitated for a moment, then sighed, "Alright, please sit down."

She poured milk tea for the two of them and began to tell her story: "Ouyang Xiu and I were classmates in college. He was very careful in his life and paid great attention to his diet. He didn't eat spicy food, drink coffee or carbonated beverages, and even avoided foods that might contain hormones."

Luo Fei asked, "Why did you break up?"

Xi Xiaoyin's eyes dimmed: "Once when we went out, I accidentally fell, and he got a minor injury while saving me. He was extremely worried and immediately took leave to go home. A week later, he came back and broke up with me."

She smiled bitterly and said, "He said his father wouldn't allow him to get hurt, not even a small scratch. He felt that his life was strictly controlled by his father, like a canary in a cage, and that he didn't even belong to himself."

Chen Xuanran pressed further, "Do you know anything else about him?"

Xi Xiaoyin thought for a moment: "He once said that his family has a strange rule that no heir can live past fifty. So his father is particularly strict with him, for fear that something might happen to him."

Luo Fei pondered, "That's why Ouyang Zhenghua knew his days were numbered, hence his extremely harsh demands on his son."

Xi Xiaoyin nodded: "Yes. Ouyang Xiu was actually in a lot of pain, but he didn't dare to disobey his father. He said he was like a puppet on a string, and even dating required his father's permission."

On their way back to the command center, Luo Fei and Chen Xuanran continued to discuss Ouyang Xiu's situation.

Chen Xuanran sighed, "Ouyang Xiu is so pitiful. As a rich second-generation, he doesn't even have the freedom to date."

Luo Fei analyzed, "Such strict discipline is indeed rare. Ordinary families rarely have this kind of problem. I think Ouyang Zhenghua's strict discipline of his son may be related to the Ouyang family's 'curse'."

Chen Xuanran asked suspiciously, "Are you saying that Du Xiaowan's death might be related to Ouyang Zhenghua?"

Luo Fei nodded: "That possibility cannot be ruled out."

Back at the command center, Luo Fei immediately asked Zhou Xiaobei to find photos of Ouyang Zhenghua. Strangely, Zhou Xiaobei only found photos of Ouyang Zhenghua before his university days; photos of him after that were completely unavailable online.

"This is too unusual." Luo Fei frowned. "How could a billionaire with a net worth of hundreds of billions not have a single recent photo?"

He carefully examined Ouyang Zhenghua's photos from his youth and found him to be handsome and dashing. However, after using his "Genius Eye" to examine him, Luo Fei was surprised to find that Ouyang Zhenghua had no criminal record whatsoever.

"Could I have guessed wrong?" Luo Fei fell into deep thought.

He decided to investigate the mysterious spiritual retreat club, "Firefly Forest." However, after his investigation, Zhou Xiaobei discovered that the club was extremely strictly managed, making it difficult for outsiders to obtain internal information.

Zhou Xiaobei suggested, "Captain Luo, we can use the name of the National Security Bureau to forcibly search the premises."

Luo Fei shook his head: "No, that would alert them. The best way is to join the club."

However, joining the club requires a high membership fee and referrals from existing members. Luo Fei contacted Liu Jianye in Chengdu, who provided two members of Firefly Forest as referrers: Chen Bangguo of Siyuan Group and Xu Xiaolong, chairman of Shanghai Harbor.

After meeting with Chen Bangguo and Xu Xiaolong, Luo Fei learned that Firefly Forest mainly conducts activities such as meditation and teaching members spiritual knowledge to help them cleanse their minds and prolong their lives.

Xu Xiaolong shared: "Through spiritual practice, I realized that physical pleasure can harm the body and soul, so I broke up with all my lovers."

Chen Bangguo also said, "Spiritual practice has given me a new understanding of life."

However, Luo Fei keenly realized that many wealthy people joined Firefly Forest not to cultivate their minds and character, but to expand their network of connections.

Ultimately, Luo Fei asked Chen Bangguo and Xu Xiaolong to act as his introducers and help him join Firefly Forest.

Chen Bangguo hesitated and said, "Director Luo, the membership requirements for Firefly Forest are very strict. Not only do you need to pay an annual membership fee of 300 million, but you also need to pass a psychological assessment test."

Xu Xiaolong added, "Moreover, the club stipulates that new members must be jointly recommended by two existing members and must also be reviewed by the board of directors."

Luo Fei firmly stated, "These are not problems. As long as the truth can be found out, I am willing to abide by the club's rules."

Through the introductions of Chen Bangguo and Xu Xiaolong, Luo Fei successfully joined the Firefly Forest Club. This club, located deep in the valley, boasts a beautiful environment and complete facilities.

A three-story glass building stands in the center, surrounded by many small white round houses, with a clear stream flowing by and the sound of a waterfall constantly ringing in the air.

During the visit, Luo Fei was assigned a spiritual mentor surnamed Su. After attending a class on spiritual reflection, Luo Fei took a walk in the clubhouse and unknowingly walked to the waterfall.

He discovered a cave next to the waterfall, with an elderly security guard standing at the entrance. Just as Luo Fei was about to approach, the guard stopped him, saying, "Sir, this is the VIP area. Please show your membership card."

Just as Luo Fei was about to leave, he suddenly heard a familiar voice coming from the cave entrance. He quietly hid behind a tree and saw two people emerge from the cave—it was Zhu Xuanyang and Ouyang Zhenghua!

Zhu Xuanyang is a feng shui master whom Luo Fei met while solving the Red-Clothed Case, while Ouyang Zhenghua is the chairman of Huaxiong Group, and is the very person Luo Fei is investigating.

Zhu Xuanyang smiled and said, "President Ouyang, thank you for inviting me to the Firefly Forest. It is indeed a good place to cultivate one's mind."

Ouyang Zhenghua responded calmly, "Master Zhu, you're too kind. It's our honor that you could come."

After Ouyang Zhenghua left, Luo Fei emerged from behind the tree: "Master Zhu, it's been a long time."

Zhu Xuanyang was taken aback at first, then smiled and said, "Captain Luo? What are you doing here?"

Luo Fei explained, "I came here to investigate a case. I didn't expect to run into you." (End of Chapter)