The engagement is over, but the black-bellied president won't let go

Walking into the lobby of the Public Security Bureau, Qin Lan took a deep breath, walked to the information desk, and politely asked the location of the leader's office. When the receptionist looked at her, he was stunned and recognized her. Looking at the bag in her hand, he seemed to understand something, and quickly called the leader to report. After getting permission, he quickly pointed her in the direction.

Qin Lan nodded slightly and followed Xiao Yiyang's footsteps. Her heart was beating fast, and every step felt like stepping on cotton, light yet extremely heavy. She kept telling herself in her heart that she must stay calm and seek justice for her husband.

Finally, they arrived at the door of the leader's office. Qin Lan raised her hand and knocked gently on the door. The knock sounded particularly crisp in the quiet corridor.

A voice of "Come in" came from inside the door. Qin Lan took a deep breath, as if to absorb all the courage into her chest, and then pushed the door open and walked in. Xiao Yiyang followed closely behind and gently closed the door.

The office was simply and elegantly decorated. A large desk occupied the main position of the room, on which documents and office supplies were neatly placed. The bookcase behind it was full of various books and files. The Public Security Bureau Chief sat behind the desk with a serious face and a trace of fatigue in his eyes. That was the mark left by long hours of work and pressure. But when he saw Qin Lan and Xiao Yiyang coming in, he still sat up straight and motioned them to sit down.

Qin Lan did not sit down immediately, but walked straight to the desk and carefully placed the black bag in her hand on the table. Her voice trembled slightly but she said firmly: "Leader, I am Qin Lan, the wife of Xiao Zhengchun. What is in this bag is the lifelong honor of my old man. He has been a public security officer for so many years, working diligently and never making mistakes. Why did this happen this time? I came here today to understand." She stared straight at the director, her eyes full of expectation and persistence.

Director Li looked at Qin Lan with a serious expression. His eyes moved from Qin Lan to the bag on the table, and then back to Qin Lan's face. He slowly said, "Sister-in-law, don't get excited yet. Sit down and let's talk slowly." His voice was low and magnetic, with a reassuring power.

Qin Lan sat down as she was told. Her body was tense and her hands were clasped tightly on her knees. Xiao Yiyang stood beside her, holding her shoulders and giving her silent support. Xiao Yiyang could feel his mother's shoulders trembling slightly, and his heart tightened as well.

Director Li cleared his throat and said, "Comrade Xiao Zhengchun's case is rather complicated. This case involves some deep-seated issues and is still under investigation. But please believe that the organization will handle it fairly and will not wrongly accuse a good person." His eyes were sincere and firm, trying to reassure Qin Lan.

Qin Lan stared at the leader's eyes, her eyes seemed to penetrate his soul and find the truth. She said: "Leader, my old man has been upright all his life. He has neglected his family for work. All the honors he has won were earned with his blood and sweat. Now that something like this has happened, how can I not be anxious?" Her voice was filled with tears, and tears welled up in her eyes, but she forced herself not to let them fall.

Director Li nodded, his face full of understanding and sympathy. He said, "Sister-in-law, we are all very clear about Comrade Xiao Zhengchun's personality and work attitude. But before the case is thoroughly investigated, it is not convenient to reveal too much." His tone was helpless and cautious.

Xiao Yiyang couldn't help but interrupt, "Director Li, can you give us a general direction? So that we can have a clear idea in our minds. My father has always been my role model, and I believe he would never do anything illegal. This time he was taken away by people from the disciplinary inspection department, and we also know that the organization will not take people away for no reason." Xiao Yiyang's voice was eager and sincere, and his eyes were full of trust in his father and a desire for the truth.

Director Li pondered for a moment, tapping his fingers on the table, as if he was weighing his words. Then he said, "What I can tell you now is that the case Comrade Xiao Zhengchun was involved in is related to a major economic crime. Someone reported that he had engaged in improper behavior during the investigation, but this is just a report, and there is no conclusive evidence." His eyes swept across Qin Lan and Xiao Yiyang's faces, observing their reactions.

Qin Lan said excitedly: "How is this possible? My old man hates those who break the law and commit crimes the most. How could he have done anything wrong? He and I are husband and wife, and I know him too well. He goes out early and comes back late every day. He works day and night for the case and never says a word despite being injured and bruised many times. Behind every honor he has received are countless days and nights of hard work and dedication. I can guarantee that my old man has never received any ill-gotten gains." Qin Lan's voice became sharp because of excitement. She leaned forward slightly, with her hands on the desk.

Director Li raised his hand and signaled Qin Lan to calm down: "Sister-in-law, we understand your feelings. We are also speeding up the investigation and will definitely clear Comrade Xiao Zhengchun's name. We must believe in the organization." Director Li's tone was full of soothing, but also with unquestionable firmness.

Xiao Yiyang then asked, "Director Li, Uncle Li, how long will it take to get results? Can you give us an approximate time period? My mother can't eat or sleep well, and her health will collapse if this continues." Xiao Yiyang's voice was full of worry and anxiety.

Director Li said: "It's hard to say, but we believe that the organization will do its utmost to find out the truth as soon as possible. The investigation of a case takes time, requires evidence, and needs to be unraveled step by step. But please rest assured that the organization will treat every link rigorously, will not let go of any clues, and will not wrongly accuse any innocent person." Director Li's eyes were firm and powerful, trying to give Qin Lan and Xiao Yiyang more confidence.

Qin Lan stood up, took the bag to the leader again, and said, "Leader, these certificates of honor and medals are the pride of my old man's life. He has given everything for the public security cause, and I believe he is innocent. I hope you can take this matter seriously and not let a good policeman be wronged." Her voice trembled, and she finally couldn't help but burst into tears.

Director Li also stood up and said solemnly: "Sister-in-law, don't worry. We will not let a bad guy go, nor will we wrongly accuse a good guy. You go back and wait for news. Once there is a result, we will inform you as soon as possible. I have my phone number in Yi Yang. If you have any questions, you can communicate by phone without having to make a special trip. You must take care of yourself." Director Li's expression was serious and solemn, his eyes were full of sympathy for Qin Lan and his adherence to his duties.

Qin Lan and Xiao Yiyang reluctantly left the director's office. When they walked out of the Public Security Bureau, the sunlight outside was a little dazzling, and Qin Lan squinted subconsciously. Her steps seemed a little heavy, as if each step was carrying a thousand pounds of weight. Xiao Yiyang followed his mother closely, wanting to support her, but he didn't know where to start.

Xiao Yiyang comforted her, "Mom, don't worry too much. Since Director Li has the final say, the organization will investigate it thoroughly. Let's just wait patiently." His voice was gentle, trying to calm his mother's inner anxiety.

Qin Lan looked up at the sky and sighed: "Yi Yang, your father has had a hard life, and his reputation cannot be ruined at this time." Her voice was full of helplessness and worry, which was a wife's deep concern and trust for her husband.

Xiao Yiyang held his mother's hand tightly and said, "Mom, I believe in Dad, he will be fine." But after saying this, Xiao Yiyang knew in his heart that it was not so easy to be fine. The old man had been in a leadership position for so many years. Even if he had not taken bribes, how about the decision-making? Who can say for sure? But as a son, he must not add fuel to the fire except to comfort Qin Lan.

When Qin Lan and Xiao Yiyang dragged their heavy steps back home, before they even entered the house, Leng Ruofei hurriedly came to greet them. Her eyes were full of anxiety and uneasiness, and she asked in a trembling voice, "Mom, what's wrong?"

Qin Lan had a look of fatigue and helplessness on her face. She shook her head slowly and said in a low voice, "Let's wait. They said they are investigating." After that, she sighed deeply, as if that breath took away all her strength.

Hearing this answer, Leng Ruofei's eyes dimmed instantly. At this time, his eldest brother Xiao Yichen, who had been waiting anxiously in the house, also walked over quickly, his brows tightly knitted, forming a deep "chuan" character.

"Yiyang, what did Uncle Li say?" Xiao Yichen asked anxiously, with a hint of anxiety and uneasiness in his voice. Seeing him shake his head slightly, he knew that the situation was not optimistic.

Qin Lan slowly walked to the sofa, sat down weakly, covered her face with her hands, and was silent for a long time before she raised her head and said in a hoarse voice: "We went to the Public Security Bureau and found the top leader. The director was very polite and asked us to sit down first and poured us a glass of water. But when he mentioned your father's matter, his face became serious. He said that your father's case is more complicated and involves a wide range of aspects. Many situations are still under investigation. Let us go home and wait for news."

Xiao Yiyang continued, "Brother, I feel like Uncle Li is always hesitant to speak, and there's always a feeling that he's hard to figure out. He keeps emphasizing that we must follow procedures, conduct a thorough investigation, and not jump to conclusions. When I was about to leave, I quietly asked him how long it would take to get results. He glanced at me and quietly said that this wasn't something that could be resolved in a day or two, and that we could only wait."

Xiao Yichen listened, clenching his hands into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force. "Dad must have been wronged, did you say what it was about?" He asked cryptically.