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The security guard at the gate recognized her and said, "Ms. Ran, why are you still coming to the company so late?"

Ran Qiuye smiled and nodded: "Yes, there are some things that need to be confirmed with Xu Mingjie."

The security guard nodded politely and let her into the lobby. Ran Qiuye walked into the elevator and pressed the button for the floor where Xu Mingjie's office was located. There was silence in the elevator, with only the electronic screen showing the floor number rising.

Xu Mingjie's company was located on the middle floor of the building, and the office environment was spacious and bright. When the elevator door opened, Ran Qiuye welcomed the quiet night. She walked straight to Xu Mingjie's office, checking the house number from time to time to make sure she was in the right place.

Finally, on the side of the hall, she found the clearly marked "Xu Mingjie" office. The light on the door was still on, and through the glass she could see some documents and laptops piled on the desk. Ran Qiuye felt a little more at ease, and she knocked on the door.

"Xu Mingjie, are you there?" Ran Qiuye asked softly, while trying to see clearly what was going on in the office.

A few seconds later, a familiar response came from the office: "It's me, come in."

Ran Qiuye pushed open the door and walked into Xu Mingjie's neat and spacious office. Xu Mingjie was wearing a loose shirt, sitting at his desk, looking at the computer screen, and seemed to be busy with some work.

"Why are you here?" Xu Mingjie put down the documents in his hand, stood up with a smile.

Ran Qiuye walked up to him, looked at his slightly tired face, and said gently: "I was worried about you, so I came to see you."

Xu Mingjie rubbed his temple gently: "Sorry to make you worry. I was hanging out with friends tonight and forgot to turn on my phone."

Ran Qiuye nodded: "I see, I called you several times but couldn't get through to you, so I was a little worried."

Xu Mingjie said with some guilt: "I'm sorry, I was indeed a little careless."

Ran Qiuye shook her head, her eyes full of tolerance: "It's okay, as long as you are fine now. But, did you enjoy the party today?"

Xu Mingjie smiled slightly: "Well, I was very happy. I talked a lot with them and recalled the old times."

Ran Qiuye smiled softly: "Sounds good."

The two looked at each other quietly in the office, as if time had stopped quietly at this moment. Xu Mingjie felt Ran Qiuye's care and warmth, and a surge of gratitude surged in his heart. The tacit understanding and understanding between them made him feel very happy, and at the same time, he felt warm that he had such a person who cared about him.

"Ran Qiuye, thank you for coming to see me." Xu Mingjie said, "I'm sorry to have made you worry."

Ran Qiuye shook her head: "No need to apologize, I'm glad you're okay now."

She looked around the office and said, "Are you still working on your job? I won't bother you anymore."

Xu Mingjie waved his hand: "It's okay, I've basically finished dealing with it tonight. But since you're here, I'd like to talk to you."

Ran Qiuye smiled and sat in the customer chair: "Okay, is there anything you want to tell me?"

So, the two of them started chatting about their work and life in the office. Ran Qiuye shared the recent progress and challenges in the company, while Xu Mingjie talked about his thoughts and plans on the project. Their conversation was relaxed and natural, and they listened to each other's voices and ideas.

"In fact, my friends and I talked about an interesting topic tonight," Xu Mingjie said with a smile, "We talked about turning points and important decisions in life."

Ran Qiuye looked at him with interest: "Oh? What did you talk about?"

Xu Mingjie pondered for a moment: "We talked about those critical moments in everyone's life. Sometimes a chance encounter or a decision can change the direction of the whole life."

Ran Qiuye nodded: "Yes, there are always some key choices in life that determine where we go."

Their conversation gradually deepened, involving a deeper outlook on life and values. Xu Mingjie discovered that Ran Qiuye was not only a smart and gentle girl, but also had a unique insight and understanding of life. Their communication was not just a verbal exchange, but also a mutual touch from the depths of their hearts.

Time passed quietly, and before they knew it, it was already late at night. They were still sitting in the office, enjoying this rare tranquility and warmth. Xu Mingjie felt an unprecedented calmness and tranquility, as if with Ran Qiuye's company, all his troubles and worries were temporarily away from him.

Xiaoying finally decided to seek help from Secretary Yan of the township government. She knew it was not an easy task, but her worry and distress for her father Jia Shifa forced her to take action. The next morning, she put on neat clothes, carried a detailed document about her father's situation, and walked into the gate of the township government.

The township government building was not luxurious, but it looked solemn and spacious in this small village. Jia Xiaoying walked through the spacious hall and felt her heartbeat quicken. She knew that today's meeting would determine her father's future fate.

"Hello, is Secretary Yan here?" she asked the staff at the reception desk politely.

"Secretary Yan's office is on the second floor. You can go up directly." The staff member replied with a smile.

Jia Xiaoying nodded, took a deep breath, and walked to the office area on the second floor. She gently knocked on the door of Secretary Yan's office.

"Come in." A low and firm voice came from the office.

She pushed open the door and walked into the office. Secretary Yan was sitting behind a large desk, with a serious but kind face, revealing a temperament of serving the people.

"Hello, Secretary Yan, I'm Jia Xiaoying." She remained polite and greeted Secretary Yan with a smile.

Secretary Yan stood up and greeted her with a smile: "Hello, Xiaoying, what can I do for you?"

Jia Xiaoying sat on the chair indicated by Secretary Yan and explained her father's situation. She talked about her father's illness and his performance in prison, as well as the current situation of the family and her concerns about their future.

Secretary Yan listened carefully, occasionally nodding and signaling her to continue. His expression was slightly solemn when he heard about Jia Shifa's deeds, and it was obvious that he was not unfamiliar with the old man.

"Jia Xiaoying, I understand your concerns and expectations." Secretary Yan interrupted her statement, "But commutation of sentence involves legal procedures and a series of assessments. It is not an easy thing. You must understand that we cannot arbitrarily interfere with the independence of the judiciary."

Jia Xiaoying nodded slightly disappointed, but she did not give up: "I understand, but I don't want to sit and wait for death. My father's condition is getting worse, and I'm really worried that he can't hold on."

Secretary Yan sighed.