Wu Zhiyuan’s cold sweat broke out instantly.
In the past, he really hadn’t taken any money, but recently, more people had come to the provincial capital to do business, and various policies and procedures were just being perfected. Many people came to him for consultation, and some directly asked him to handle their affairs.
At first, Wu Zhiyuan simply explained the situation to them, but then someone gave him five hundred yuan to have all the procedures approved in advance, and he got a taste of the sweetener. He had received a total of three thousand yuan, a sum that hadn’t even warmed up in his pocket before Chiang Xiao took five hundred out.
However, if this three thousand yuan were really to be traced, he would be finished!
"Did you explain everything clearly to them? I haven’t taken anything!" Wu Zhiyuan shouted.
Madam Wu also panicked, "I said it, but they don’t believe me. I came here to give you a heads-up. People from your unit are going to come over soon, and it seems there are also public security officers who want to talk to you about the situation!"
As soon as Wu Zhiyuan heard that there were public security officers involved, he panicked immediately, got off the bed, and started to undress to change into his own clothes, "No way, I have to get out of here, I’m going to..."
"Is Wu Zhiyuan living here?" The door was pushed open, and Uncle Ming, with Xingzi and two leaders from their unit, walked in.
Wu Zhiyuan felt his strength leave him and he collapsed onto the bed.
Xue Liujin had been sizing up Meng Xinian for a while. Meng Xinian allowed him to look, expressionless.
Ever since he entered the Xue family’s door, he hadn’t shown a pleasant face, making Madam Xue and Xue Ping dare not stay in the room with him.
Yesterday afternoon, after Zheng Yucheng came back and described the whole situation, Madam Xue cried all night, overwhelmed with guilt. This morning she got up with her eyes still swollen and red.
Although Xue Ping and Zheng Yucheng were somewhat resentful towards her, she was after all their mother. She was already distressed and self-reproachful enough, so it didn’t seem right to blame her further.
Xue Liujin was so furious he nearly passed out again.
That very night, he had Zheng Yucheng drive him around, and also called those who were not in City M but still had influence over the matter.
Nevertheless, he received a reply that someone had already taken a step ahead, submitting the evidence of Wu Zhiyuan’s illegal crimes, ensuring that Wu Zhiyuan would be finished without their intervention.
Of course, if they took action, it could also prevent the Wu Family from finding someone to overturn the case.
In any case, Wu Zhiyuan had absolutely no idea that this time he was definitely finished, and nobody could save him.
As soon as Xue Liujin saw Meng Xinian and heard his surname Meng, he knew who he was.
He was surprised, not expecting that Chiang Xiao was going to be the fiancee of Old Meng’s grandson! After all the twists and turns, there was still this connection between them, definitely not outsiders.
But before he could cozy up with Meng Xinian, the young man had been keeping a stern face. And today, he brought Chiang Xiao to the door without the accompaniment of Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao, clearly indicating he had come to settle accounts.
Xue Liujin also felt very remorseful and embarrassed.
Looking at Chiang Xiao, he said, "Xiao Chiang, you have been wronged in this matter. No matter how you look at it, Grandpa Xue has let you down, and I’ve failed your grandparents."
Chiang Xiao pursed her lips, about to speak when Meng Xinian looked at her and said, "Chiang Xiaoxiao, in the future, even if you want to help someone, you should think clearly and see clearly. Don’t bring yourself a pile of trouble and not only suffer grievances but also get hurt."