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

"Rufei, good boy, you have been at home with me these days. Is it okay for you not to go to the studio?" Qin Lan felt bad, her eyes full of guilt and gratitude.

"Mom, don't worry, Liuliu is here. Besides, I'm just a manager with a team of designers. Some things can just be explained on the phone. Work won't be delayed. I'll stay with you and wait for Dad to come home." Leng Ruofei held Qin Lan's hand tightly, giving her strength and comfort.

"Thank you, Ruofei." Qin Lan held Leng Ruofei's hand tightly, tears in her eyes. In this difficult time, Leng Ruofei's company and support became the only warmth and support in her heart.

Although the brothers Xiao Yichen and Xiao Yiyang were exhausted from running around for their father's affairs every day, they would return home on time every night. They knew their mother's condition very well and didn't want to make her worry more.

Xiao Yichen always tried to force out a smile the moment he entered the door, and said in a casual tone, "Mom, is everything okay at home today?"

Qin Lan forced herself to cheer up and nodded: "Okay, all is well."

Xiao Yiyang would quietly walk into the kitchen and help prepare dinner, trying to add some warmth and normalcy to the home in this way.

At the dinner table, everyone tacitly agreed not to mention his father, but just chatted about some daily trivialities or told a few light-hearted jokes. However, the heaviness and depression in the air could not be dissipated.

At night, when everyone returned to their rooms, Qin Lan lay on the bed tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Her eyes stared blankly at the dark ceiling, and the endless darkness seemed to swallow her. She prayed silently in her heart: "God, please, give Lao Xiao a clean name..." Every word was filled with her anxiety and expectation, and the heavy mood was like a huge rock pressing on her heart.

Xiao Yiyang and Leng Ruofei were lying on the bed, with a depressing atmosphere between them. He gently turned to her side and asked her about her day, with concern and worry in his voice: "Fei'er, how was your day?" At the same time, his eyes were full of care for her. Leng Ruofei responded to his concern and asked him if there was any valuable news outside. Both of them were in a heavy mood. Although they tried to act relaxed in front of Qin Lan and tried to give her a little comfort and hope, they knew in their hearts that two weeks had passed, but there was still no definite inside information, and rumors were flying everywhere like snow. This was obviously not a good sign.

At twelve o'clock in the middle of the night, Xiao Yiyang was about to fall asleep while hugging the sleeping Leng Ruofei, when his cell phone suddenly vibrated. This slight vibration seemed particularly abrupt in the silent night, and he was slightly startled. At that moment, it seemed as if an electric current passed through his body. He gently pulled his arm out from under Leng Ruofei's neck, and was careful with every move, for fear of waking her up. He quietly got out of bed, his steps as light as a cat, and went to the balcony to answer the call.

The phone vibrated only three times before stopping. Xiao Yiyang's heart skipped a beat, and a bad premonition surged into his mind like a tide. His heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and his breathing became rapid. He quickly opened the curtains and looked downstairs. Sure enough, under the dim street lights, Yu Haoran drove his sister Yu Yiran's car and parked quietly downstairs. The car seemed to be hidden in a hazy state, revealing a bit of mystery and uneasiness, just like his uneasy mood at the moment.

Xiao Yiyang didn't dare to delay for a moment and quickly put on his clothes, buttoning every button anxiously and hurriedly. He closed the door quietly, and the slight "click" sound sounded like thunder to him. Then he ran downstairs like a fly, and his hurried footsteps echoed in the corridor.

Xiao Yiyang got into the car, and a hot and stuffy smell mixed with the smell of old leather hit him, making him feel suffocated. Yu Haoran sat in the driver's seat, his face as gloomy as the sky before a storm, and the atmosphere in the car was so heavy that it made people feel a little breathless.

Yu Haoran used his eyes to ask him if he had brought his cell phone. Xiao Yiyang quickly said, "No, it's upstairs. Haoran, you came so late, is there any news?" His voice was filled with anxiety and nervousness that was difficult to conceal.

Yu Haoran nodded slightly, pursed his lips, stared straight ahead, and was silent for a long time, as if every second was a torture. After a moment, he slowly said: "There is no definite news, but the higher-ups have been investigating some things in the past two days. Our bureau is providing some materials. I think it may be related to this matter." His voice was low and suppressed, with a hint of helplessness and confusion.

When Xiao Yiyang heard this, his heart instantly tightened, "Is there any direct clue about my father? Are you free to tell me?" His eyes were full of anxiety and desire, and he was eager to get a positive answer.

Yu Haoran took a deep breath, frowning, and the wrinkles on his forehead seemed to be engraved with deep worries. "Second brother, don't worry. There are a lot of materials to be reviewed, and they are very complicated. There are some files of past cases, and some internal work records and reports. But I can't tell you which ones are related to Director Xiao's affairs." His words were full of uncertainty, and every word seemed to sprinkle a handful of salt on Xiao Yiyang's heart.

Xiao Yiyang clenched his fists tightly, his joints turned white due to the force, and the veins on the back of his hands bulged, as if he was trying to suppress his inner anxiety. "Haoran, think about it again, even a little clue will do. My dad can't be in trouble, there must be some misunderstanding."

Yu Haoran turned his head and looked at Xiao Yiyang's anxious expression, his heart full of helplessness and sympathy. "Second brother, I understand your feelings. But I really can't give you a clear answer at the moment. The action above is very secretive, and I am taking a big risk to know all this. Everyone in the bureau knows my relationship with you. I am your former brother-in-law. There are some things... The leaders also avoid me, and it is not easy for me to get close to them." Yu Haoran's tone was full of helplessness and grievance.

Xiao Yiyang's eyes revealed a hint of helplessness, "Haoran, then do you think my dad will..." He didn't dare to say that terrible word, his voice stopped abruptly, his throat seemed to be choked by something, and he could no longer make a sound. At this moment, his heart was full of worry, and the unspoken word kept churning in his heart.

Yu Haoran patted Xiao Yiyang on the shoulder, trying to give him some strength and comfort. "Second brother, don't let your imagination run wild. Director Xiao has worked in the bureau for so many years and has always been conscientious. I believe there will be no problem with him. Maybe it's just a routine investigation, and the truth may come out soon." His eyes were full of determination, hoping to give Xiao Yiyang some confidence.

"Hehe, I know you are comforting me, but how could such a thing happen so casually? Wasn't there any news before?" Xiao Yiyang's voice was full of confusion and puzzlement, and his brows furrowed even tighter, as if he wanted to squeeze out all the doubts in his heart.

Yu Haoran shook his head, his hair looked a little messy under the dim light. "I don't know either. According to rumors, it seems that an anonymous letter of complaint was received, but the specific content is unknown. You know, no one knows where the news comes from now." There was a hint of irritation and helplessness in his tone.

"An anonymous letter of complaint? My father has been in this position for so many years and has offended many people. He must have seen a lot of letters of complaint." Xiao Yiyang didn't believe it from the bottom of his heart.

Yu Haoran sighed, "Second brother, there is no other way. We can only wait and see the results of the investigation. Have you heard that something happened in Mr. Mu's family?" His voice was low and heavy, as if telling a terrible secret.

"Mr. Mu? His second son, Mu Yunxiao?" Xiao Yiyang frowned, his eyes full of surprise and confusion. Mr. Mu was gone, and Mu Yunxiao was in power in his family.

"Yes, Song Yan said that last night, and I confirmed it at the bureau today. Mu Yunxiao has been taken away and hasn't returned for many days. I heard that his home has been searched, and his real estate and bank accounts have all been frozen... It is said that Song Yan's father was also called in for questioning yesterday." Yu Haoran spoke quickly and urgently, as if he wanted to convey all the information in one breath.

"They are all businessmen, are they related to this incident?" Xiao Yiyang frowned, his eyes full of thought and worry. This time the commotion was so big, was it going to be a full liquidation?

"Second brother, I heard that people from many companies are involved. Your business is so broad, so no one has come to you recently, right?" Yu Haoran was worried and still wanted to give Xiao Yiyang some instructions. The air pressure was obviously much lower this time.

Xiao Yiyang stared at the street lamp not far away for a long time, and the dim light became blurred in his eyes. He bit his lips, which turned white and seemed to bleed. "If you walk by the river often, you will get your feet wet. Haoran, do you think I should find someone above me... You are in the system, I want to hear your opinion."

Yu Haoran pondered for a moment, his eyes solemn, and said slowly: "What we can do now is to wait and not act rashly. If we alert the enemy, it will be disadvantageous to Director Xiao." His tone was steady and firm, trying to convey calmness to Xiao Yiyang.

Xiao Yiyang leaned heavily on the chair, as if he had lost the strength to support himself, his voice full of worry and helplessness: "Haoran, I'm really worried. My father's health has always been poor, and you know, I don't know if he can bear it when he goes there..." His eyes revealed deep concern and fear, as if he had seen his father suffering in a strange and difficult environment.

Yu Haoran hurriedly comforted him, "Second brother, don't worry too much. The medical care there is guaranteed, and it's not as terrible as the rumors say. You can't collapse at this time. Director Xiao's matter has not been concluded yet." His eyes were full of encouragement and expectation, hoping to give Xiao Yiyang some strength.