"Madam, someone from the Yu family is here."
Helian Yu’s lips curved slightly. "That old woman just couldn’t hold back after all."
At Old Madam Yu’s birthday banquet, she had released news about the jade token. If it belonged to Sang Ziming, that old woman would surely not miss it.
"Let me think, is it someone from the Xiang family or the Jing family?"
This kind of task required sending the most trusted person. Currently, the two families most trusted by the Yu family were the Xiang family and the Jing family.
To conduct an investigation in Qingzhou, a legitimate public identity was necessary to facilitate access to resources and cooperation with the police.
And in this regard, the Xiang family had the most advantageous connections.
Among the younger generation of the Xiang family, talents abounded. The most outstanding of them was Xiang Chenyan, but since Xiang Chenyan was building her credentials in Chunzhou, it was impossible for her to come to Qingzhou.
So it could only be Xiang Chenyan’s cousin, Xiang Chenyu, nicknamed the "police station’s iron flower."
As if to confirm her speculation, the assistant replied, "The newly issued notice states that the recently reassigned police chief, Xiang Chenyu, will assume her position in three days."
Helian Yu thought of something and asked, "Is Gao Dongting’s scandal still escalating?"
Helian Yu frowned deeply. "I don’t care whether he lives or dies, but he absolutely cannot interfere with Qingfeng. Investigate further—who’s scheming behind the scenes? If anyone dares to stir up trouble under my nose, I won’t let them go lightly."
Liu Qingfeng hadn’t come home in two days.
The repercussions of this matter were far more severe than anticipated.
Back then, Liu Qingfeng had proposed the investment and financing project. During a dinner meeting, he had enthusiastically agreed with Gao Dongting, seeking to invigorate Qingzhou’s economy by attracting Tianlu Bank.
Helian Yu thought highly of this project as well. She had researched Tianlu Bank extensively. The person in charge was exceptionally smart, with a long-term vision, never fixated on short-term gains and losses, even willing to sacrifice some profit to secure a foothold in the province. And the province was in dire need of Tianlu Bank’s vast overseas resources. This was a mutually beneficial partnership.
Most importantly, she had seen the potential results of such cooperation in Yan Ting’s endeavors, which would be immensely advantageous to Liu Qingfeng.
But now, Gao Dongting was ensnared in a scandal and unable to extricate himself. Would Lan Xiping turn down the partnership because of this? It was all uncertain.
Gao Dongting’s predicament could not be dismissed as merely a story of infidelity. Gao Dongting and Ren Wensu had long been known for their reputation as a loving couple. Whether true or not, he was someone who valued his reputation greatly and would never act recklessly to destroy his own legacy. Then again, one could never be certain—how many men throughout history have fallen prey to such temptations?
Helian Yu absolutely refused to believe there wasn’t someone orchestrating this behind the scenes.
Gao Dongting was merely a pawn. The person behind the curtain truly aimed at Liu Qingfeng.
Helian Yu abruptly raised her head, her eyes sharp and cold. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ NovelHub(.)net
To dare target Qingfeng was sheer audacity.
"Prepare a proper welcome banquet for our Miss Xiang."
Xiang Chenyu’s arrival was an excellent opportunity, one Helian Yu intended to exploit to the fullest.
After the assistant left, Helian Yu rose and headed to the kitchen.
On the stove, a clay pot simmered with chicken soup over a low flame. The rich flavor of the soup, blended with the faint bitterness of Chinese medicinal herbs, fused into a thick, mellow aroma that wafted through the kitchen.
The cook was handling a crucian carp. Upon seeing Helian Yu walk in, she quickly wiped her hands on her apron and greeted her respectfully, "Madam."
Helian Yu walked over and glanced at the chicken soup. The broth was clear, with a golden oil layer floating atop it; the delectable aroma permeated the air.
"Set half aside for Xixi to drink when he comes home, and I’ll take the other half to Qingfeng."
Without a word, the cook fetched a thermal container and began pouring the soup into it. The remaining half continued simmering on low heat, waiting for the young master to return and drink it fresh.
Helian Yu checked the time and frowned.
It was already half past five. Why hadn’t Xixi returned yet?
Xixi typically spent weekends at the library without a driver or bodyguard. Though he wouldn’t admit it, Helian Yu knew he had arranged to meet that Shen You’an girl.
Thinking of Shen You’an made Helian Yu’s chest ache with anger.
Since the incident, Xixi had not spoken a single word to her.
Shen You’an was utterly detestable, sowing discord between mother and son.
What infuriated Helian Yu even more was that upon learning of the matter, Qingfeng, for the first time, had lost his temper with her, rebuking her as narrow-minded for picking on a young girl and lacking the decorum of a distinguished family.
What kind of bewitching spell had that wretched girl cast on the father and son? They both sided with her, even blaming Helian Yu.
Not a single night had Helian Yu slept soundly in recent days. Tossing and turning, she wished she could flay the skin and strip the sinews off that wretched girl to appease her bitterness.