Chapter 56: A Warm and Good Citizen
Hou Shizhen found out the truth under interrogation. He knew that Lin Mingzhuo wouldn’t let this slide, so he promptly took Hou Xiaoai to the Lin family’s residence.
Fortunately, he arrived early. Just as Mr. Lin was making a decision, Butler Lu entered to announce that Hou Shizhen had brought Hou Xiaoai to apologize.
Mr. Lin’s expression was grim as he faced them.
As soon as they entered, Hou Shizhen adopted a very humble attitude.
“Xiaoai was foolish and made a grave mistake. However, she’s still young. Her life would be ruined if she ended up in the police station. Miss Jiang, Xiaoai lacks understanding. I’ll have her apologize to you.” Hou Shizhen beseeched with a somewhat shameless demeanor in front of the Lin family.
“I’m sorry, Miss Jiang.” Despite Hou Xiaoai’s resentment towards Jiang Tongtong, she became honest and explained fearfully, “1 truly didn’t intend to harm you. 1 only had someone scare you…”
The more Hou Xiaoai spoke, the more she seemed plagued with guilt.
“Old Lin, 1 understand that you want to stand up for the younger generation. I’m also a father, so I can empathize with your feelings.” Hou Shizhen sincerely offered, “Would it be acceptable if 1 send Xiaoai abroad? 1 assure you that she won’t cause any trouble for Miss Jiang in the future.”
Mr. Lin’s primary concern was the possibility of Hou Xiaoai not truly reforming and causing harm to Jiang Tongtong again.
If they reported the incident, if the police concluded that Hou Xiaoai hadn’t committed a significant crime or that the wrongdoing was minor, they might not pursue her criminal liability or file a case.
In that case, whether Hou Xiaoai took the lesson to heart or nursed a grudge would be important. Moreover, since Jiang Tongtong couldn’t stay at home all the time, problems might arise.
“Tongtong wasn’t harmed, but Gantang was almost pushed into the water and could have lost her life,” Mr. Lin spoke sternly.
“As a parent, I failed to properly guide her.” Hou Shizhen admitted with a tinge of shame.
Hou Shizhen understood that the best solution was to reach reconciliation and secure forgiveness from the Lin family.
But before he could do that, someone preempted him.
After the family of the victim who was seriously injured sued Zhou Zhengwei, they also accused Hou Xiaoai of instigating others to commit a crime.
The police arrived to investigate and gather evidence, leaving Hou Shizhen feeling frantic.
Hou Xiaoai only confessed her actions against Jiang Tongtong, citing that the young person’s anger hadn’t resulted in actual harm. This allowed Hou Shizhen to have the audacity to come and apologize to Lin Mingzhuo.
However, who knew how many additional misdeeds she might have committed behind the scenes?
In the Hou family’s residence, Hou Xiaoai’s mother wept and pleaded with Hou Shizhen to find a solution. Hou Shizhen was infuriated and cursed, “Do you think the law is a joke? What can I do?”
At the Lin family’s residence…
Lin Gantang carried Little Leopard Flower back to her room and held it close.
“What a coincidence. Just as Dad was discussing how to handle this situation, the family on the other side reported it. Saves us the trouble of getting involved.”
“Yeah, there’s no benefit in escalating tensions between your family and the Hou family. If you agree to CEO Hou’s request, it will work in favor of Hou Xiaoai. The situation is just right.” Wen Yanqing said.
In a light-hearted tone, Lin Gantang’s voice came through the phone, “Let’s not dwell on her anymore. Tomorrow, I’ll go shopping with Tongtong. When the time comes, you can pick me up for dinner and then we can go on the Ferris wheel?”
“Sounds good.”
After ending the call, Wen Yanqing placed his phone down with a subtle smile.
Yi Qian entered and provided a work update. Glancing at Zhou Zhengwei’s information on the desk, he inquired, “Regarding the private investigator?”
“That’s settled.”
“Understood. The victim’s family asked me to convey their gratitude to you.”
“No need. Providing crucial information to the police is a civic duty.”
Yi Qian was left momentarily speechless. Who would’ve guessed you were such a civic-minded individual?
“Then, CEO, I’ll lay out tomorrow’s tasks…” Yi Qian opened his schedule.
“Tasks? Tomorrow is Sunday, a public holiday.”
Yi Qian said, “Oh, you didn’t say that before..”