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

"But it hasn't been finalized yet, so don't get too excited." Yu Haoran quickly reminded. He was worried that Xiao Yiyang would be too blindly optimistic because of the news, and suffer greater disappointment before the final result came out.

Xiao Yiyang took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down, but the joy and anticipation in his heart were like a burning flame that he could not suppress. "I know, Haoran, but this is at least a good start." His voice was still filled with excitement that was difficult to conceal.

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yiyang sat in a chair, unable to calm down for a long time. His mood was like a surging sea, with joy and worry intertwined. He looked up at the blue sky outside the window, and the azure color rekindled hope in his heart. He prayed silently in his heart, hoping that his father could clear his grievances as soon as possible, and the family could be reunited and live a peaceful and happy life.

A few days later, Xiao Yiyang received another call from the Commission for Discipline Inspection. When the familiar number flashed on the phone screen, his hands trembled involuntarily. He took a deep breath and told himself to stay calm and face it bravely no matter what the result was.

Walking into the room that once made him feel stressed, he found that the expressions of the staff did not seem as serious as before. A faint hope quietly rose in his heart, and his heartbeat accelerated, as if he could hear his own heartbeat echoing in his ears.

"Mr. Xiao Yiyang, after an in-depth investigation, there is no evidence to support the accusation that your father accepted bribes. The initial assessment is that someone has maliciously framed him." The staff member's voice was steady and clear, and every word sounded like the sound of nature to Xiao Yiyang's ears.

When Xiao Yiyang heard this, his eyes instantly became wet. The strength he had been pretending to have completely collapsed at this moment. His lips trembled slightly, and his throat seemed to be choked by something, and he couldn't speak for a long time. The big stone in his heart finally fell to the ground, and the feeling of relief made him almost unable to stand. His legs were weak, as if all his strength was taken away in an instant.

"Thank you to the organization for clearing my father's name!" Xiao Yiyang said excitedly, his voice choked with sobs and tears welling up in his eyes.

Walking out of the door, Xiao Yiyang felt that the sun had never been so warm and bright. The breeze gently brushed his face, bringing a breath of fresh air. He looked up at the sky, and the blue sky and white clouds seemed to be cheering for him.

He immediately called Leng Ruofei and Yu Haoran, eager to share this great news with them. Leng Ruofei on the other end of the phone cried with joy, her cry was full of joy and relief. Yu Haoran cheered loudly, and the excited voice seemed to penetrate the phone.

Soon after, Xiao Zhengchun regained his freedom. When Xiao Yiyang saw his father walk out of the closed door, he ran over and hugged his father tightly. At that moment, time seemed to freeze, and all the pain and suffering turned into endless joy in this moment.

Xiao Yiyang felt the warmth of his father's embrace, tears flowing freely. Xiao Zhengchun patted his son's back, his voice hoarse but full of power: "Second brother, I made you worry."

When Xiao Zhengchun came home, he searched eagerly as soon as he entered the house. When he saw Qin Lan, he took a big step forward for the first time and hugged Qin Lan tightly. His arms were strong and firm, as if he wanted to integrate all the thoughts and guilt during this period into this hug. His lips trembled slightly due to the excitement. He kissed Qin Lan's forehead, and the gentle kiss was full of endless affection, "Lan, you have suffered!"

Qin Lan's tears welled up in her eyes. She nodded excitedly, holding onto the corner of Xiao Zhengchun's clothes with both hands. "It's not hard. I'm glad you're okay. I'm glad you're okay! You've lost weight." Her eyes moved back and forth on Xiao Zhengchun's face, and she felt distressed. Sure enough, in more than a month, Xiao Zhengchun lost more than ten pounds, and his clothes, which originally fit him well, now seemed a little loose.

Xiao Zhengchun smiled, trying to make the atmosphere more relaxed, "I didn't lose weight, I just didn't sleep well. The organization took good care of me, and there is a medical team there. I actively cooperated with their investigation. Now I'm fine, I'm back home, I can definitely sleep well!" Although his voice was smiling, it still couldn't hide the fatigue and vicissitudes of life in it.

Qin Lan pulled him to sit on the sofa, her eyes full of concern, "Come on, sit down and take a rest. I'll make you something to eat."

"You, have a good rest. My second son and I just had lunch on the way back. It's not time for lunch yet." Xiao Zhengchun said with a smile, his eyes full of love for his wife. He gently patted Qin Lan's hand, trying to reassure her. "Did you all get scared?" He looked at everyone present with deep apology.

Leng Ruofei quickly replied, "Yes, Dad, Mom is the most worried. Eldest brother and Yi Yang go to inquire about your situation every day, but we all believe in you." Her voice was crisp and firm, and her eyes were full of trust in Xiao Zhengchun.

Xiao Yiyang smiled and teased: "You've been away for more than a month to cooperate with the investigation. Even if you tell it, who would believe it?" Although there was a smile on his face, the stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.

Xiao Yichen also said, "Dad, you have a lot to tell us. Come on, Yiyang, Fei'er, let's let Dad tell us everything this afternoon. We can also know the whole story."

Xiao Zhengchun saw that the boss knew him best, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He sighed heavily, his tired face full of the torment of the past month, and said: "In the past month, I have been holding back a lot of grievances and want to complain. You don't know, when I first went in, I was really angry and anxious. It felt like I was suddenly caught in a storm without warning, and I was completely confused. Thinking about this inexplicable accusation, I couldn't figure it out. During those days, every minute and every second was torture for me. I couldn't eat or sleep well, and I felt like I was living a year. I kept thinking about what was going on in my mind, tossing and turning, like I was trapped in an unsolvable maze."

Xiao Zhengchun paused, his eyes revealing determination, and then he continued: "Fortunately, the organization has always been very fair, and the comrades who investigated are also very responsible. I thought that I had done nothing wrong, so I was not afraid of ghosts knocking on my door. I must actively cooperate and get to the bottom of the matter. Every day when facing those inquiries, I tell them everything I know. I just hope that I can be cleared of all charges as soon as possible. But this waiting process is really too torturous. Every time I am questioned, I hope it will be the last time. Every time it ends, I worry that there will be another time."

His eyes became deep, as if he had returned to that difficult time, and his voice became much deeper. "There were several times when I felt that I couldn't hold on any longer. The pressure was like an invisible mountain that made it hard for me to breathe. But when I thought of you and our family, I told myself that I must hold on. I can't let you lose your heads because of me, and I can't let our warm family fall apart because of this. If this matter is not investigated clearly and I am not cleared of my innocence, I am afraid that I will lose my life because of this anger."

At this point, Xiao Zhengchun's voice choked up a little, and his eyes were slightly red. "During that time, I was really anxious, afraid that it would have a bad impact on you, and afraid that our family would break up. Lying on that cold bed at night, I often tossed and turned, wondering if you were also worried about me at home, and if you were also under pressure and strange looks from the outside world."

Qin Lan held Xiao Zhengchun's hand tightly. Her hand was warm and powerful, giving him strength. "It's all over, it's all over. The well-being of our family is more important than anything else." Qin Lan's voice was gentle and firm, her eyes full of heartache and comfort for her husband.

Xiao Yichen nodded and said seriously: "Dad, no matter what, the truth is out now. Come to my hospital tomorrow for a full body check-up and take good care of your body. You have lost so much weight in this period of time. Your body must have lost a lot." Xiao Yichen's eyes were full of concern. As a doctor, he was well aware of the damage that what had happened in the past month had done to his father's body.

Xiao Yiyang also said: "Yes, Dad, we will never encounter such a thing again. I think you should stop being the director. You will retire soon. Why don't you give up your position quickly?"

Xiao Zhengchun smiled and said, "You don't have to tell me. I will go to the bureau tomorrow and submit an application for early retirement. I have thought about it. Nothing is more important than health, and nothing is more important than a family being together in peace. Second brother, your group company has not been affected by me, right?"

"You overestimate yourself! Don't worry, I know my company well, and I can handle some business matters." Xiao Yiyang said casually. In fact, his company had nothing to do with Xiao Zhengchun, and he interacted more with other department leaders. He just didn't want to add to their worries. He had a smile on his face, trying to reassure his father, but he also knew in his heart that the changes at home during this period had distracted him to some extent.

Xiao Yiyang continued, "Dad, don't worry about me. After you retire, you can enjoy your life, walk around, and relax. You have paid too much for your work in the past. Now it's our turn to take care of you and let you live a leisurely life."

Leng Ruofei was listening quietly at the side, and then he spoke up: "Dad, if there is anything going on at home in the future, we will face it together. If a family works together, there will be no obstacles that cannot be overcome."

Xiao Zhengchun looked at his family in front of him, his heart filled with emotion and relief, "You are all fine. This incident made me understand that family is always the most solid support. No matter how big the storm is, as long as our family is together, there is nothing to be afraid of."

The atmosphere in the living room became warm and harmonious.