The doctor gave a treatment plan, took the medicine, and went to the drip room. Although it was early in the morning, there were already people everywhere. Sui Qi was still in poor condition and looked very haggard. She forced a smile and said, "It turns out that it is really difficult for ordinary people to see a doctor now. A simple cold costs at least 1,000 yuan for initial diagnosis and treatment."
Fang Zhicheng stroked her forehead and sighed, "You are so sick, but you still have the mood to discuss these things. I can only say that you are too professional. Should I give you a Jiao Yulu-style good cadre award?"
Sui Qi shook his head haggardly and smiled, saying, "I've been in Caoyao for so long, but this is the first time I've been so sick."
Fang Zhicheng thought for a moment and asked, "Is there something wrong at home?"
Fang Zhicheng understood the reason why Sui Qi fell ill. External reasons were secondary, and psychological trauma was the fundamental reason.
Sui Qi was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "You've heard that my dad has been placed under quarantine." After she finished speaking, she glanced at Fang Zhicheng and said with a wry smile, "Should I not be telling you this?"
Sui Qi's father was investigated, and the Su family must have been behind it. Ever since she heard from Fang Zhicheng that her uncle's death was related to the Sui family, Sui Qi had tried to investigate the whole matter. So now that Sui's father was in trouble, she also linked it to the Su family.
Fang Zhicheng sighed and said, "I don't know the specific reason, but I can predict that in the next period of time, the Sui family may encounter various blows. It's human nature that everyone pushes down when the wall falls. I can only promise to provide you with sufficient security within my ability."
Sui Qi stared at Fang Zhicheng deeply. After her father's accident, she had received very little information. It seemed that someone in the family could conceal it. Sui Qi could also understand the meaning of this. This was to deliberately avoid suspicion. After all, Sui Qi was on the road of official career and had a bright future. Sui Qi's future should not be affected because of her father's reasons.
Sui Qi whispered: "Can you save my father?"
Fang Zhicheng paused, looked at Sui Qi's helpless eyes, and said helplessly: "As far as I know, it will be difficult for your father to escape this time. The Discipline Inspection Commission has found a lot of evidence. Of course, as a core cadre of the country, his life will not be endangered, but he will lose his personal freedom."
Sui Qi's eyes flashed with anger, and he asked, "Do they really want to kill us all?"
Fang Zhicheng shook his head helplessly and whispered, "Everyone has their own standpoints. From the daughter's perspective, even if the father made a big mistake, it can be tolerated; but from the perspective of others, many of his work has seriously crossed the bottom line. If he is not severely punished, it will be difficult to rectify the party's discipline and work style."
Sui Qi sneered, "Of their generation, how many of them were clean after reaching that point?"
Fang Zhicheng took Sui Qi's hand, stared at the back of her bandaged hand, and said with a wry smile: "Since they are wrong, they must admit their mistakes. If they are guilty, they must atone for their sins."
Sui Qi's eyes showed bitterness, and he said lightly: "The winner is the king, and the loser is the bandit. This is the rule of the martial arts world. I can understand it. Don't worry, I won't take it out on you. After all, this has nothing to do with you directly."
Fang Zhicheng felt a little guilty. In fact, he was the one who pushed for the investigation of Sui's father. This might be a bit cruel, but Fang Zhicheng had to do it.
Fang Zhicheng’s current identity is very complicated. He is no longer the young man who has just entered the society. Now he shoulders the mission of revitalizing the family.
How to restore the family's prosperity? The first step is revenge.
Long before coming to Cao Yao, a series of layouts against Sui's father had been launched. On the huge chessboard, the trajectory of each chess piece's movement was deduced step by step according to the planned links. Although there were slight changes, the goal was finally achieved.
It seems a bit ironic that the daughter of his enemy becomes his lover, but Fang Zhicheng has no way to change it and can only harden his heart. The one who suffers the most is Sui Qi.
Sui Qi is a smart person. She knows that Fang Zhicheng might be involved, but she can't bear to doubt Fang Zhicheng. This makes Fang Zhicheng's heart, which he thought had been hardened, soften instantly.
Fang Zhicheng arranged for Sui Qi to have an IV drip, helped her and Tu Daofeng take leave, and then left the hospital.
After returning to his office, Fang Zhicheng called his third uncle Su Lin. Su Lin was in a meeting, so he asked the rest of the staff to discuss the matter on their own and returned to his office to answer the phone.
"Zhicheng, your plan is perfect. It forces the Sui family to show their true colors. What era is this? They are actually planning a riot and trying to change the original plan made within the party. It's really crazy. The Tang family is very satisfied with our prediction, which has further deepened the relationship between the Su and Tang alliance." Su Lin said happily.
The crime that the Sui family committed against his eldest brother was something that Su Lin could not let go of. Over the years, Su Lin had been looking for various flaws, but the Sui family was very smart and did not leave any clues. It was not until Fang Zhicheng intervened in the Su family's intelligence system that he used many novel methods to find the flaws of the core figures of the Sui family, and in a way that lured the snake out of its hole, he laid down clues step by step, and finally succeeded.
Fang Zhicheng sighed, "I suggest that we try to handle it in a more gentle way. If Sui Ziqing is willing to bear the consequences, that's enough. Don't spread the matter too widely, or you will make too many enemies, which will be detrimental to the long-term operation of the Su family in the future."
Su Lin's reaction was very firm. He shook his head and said, "Zhicheng, you must not be soft-hearted in this matter! How miserable was it when the old man left Yanjing? The Su family's property was plundered, and many followers were implicated. I don't even want to think about how tragic it was. You don't need to have any sympathy for them, because they owed it to the Su family."
Fang Zhicheng was silent for a long time, then asked, "What happened to Sui Ziqing?"
Su Lin said coldly, "Of course it's life for life! Your uncle's death cannot be in vain, he died of conspiracy; and Sui Ziqing, he has committed too many sins, he must face trial."
Fang Zhicheng already knew Su Lin's attitude and said, "I understand what you mean, but can you let Sui Qi go?"
Su Lin was slightly startled and said, "Zhicheng, you are a man who does great things, why would you ask such a foolish question? Wildfires cannot be extinguished, spring breezes blow and it grows again. Don't you understand the principle of cutting the grass at its roots? Sui Qi is the core figure of the new generation of the Sui family. If you keep her, it will definitely create a powerful enemy for the future of the Su family."
Fang Zhicheng felt his throat a little dry, because what Su Lin said was right. If he was more objective and rational, Sui Qi would have to give up.
Fang Zhicheng said softly, "Uncle, you asked me to try to get in touch with Sui Qi and even asked me to seduce her. I was very opposed to it at first, but because of your suggestion, my relationship with her has progressed. The grudges of the previous generation should not be passed on to the next generation. I will not attack Sui Qi, and I will do my best to protect her. Of course, if she does anything that affects the interests of the Su family in the future, I will bear the responsibility alone."
Su Lin was stunned and speechless for a long time, then he slowly exhaled and said helplessly: "Zhicheng, what are you talking about? Since the old man recognized you before his death, you are the indispensable core of the Su family. Many responsibilities will be placed on you in the future. Is it worth it for you to do this for a woman?"
Fang Zhicheng nodded solemnly and said, "It's worth it. If I back down on this matter, I won't be myself anymore."
Su Lin was silent for a while, and then said, "Zhicheng, you are the soul of the next generation of the family. In the past few years, you have successfully proved your ability, and we also believe in your judgment. I know you have already made arrangements."
Fang Zhicheng said: "I will try to resolve the hatred between the Su family and the Sui family in another way."
Su Lin sighed and said, "I'll leave everything to you. Remember, no matter what happens, I will always be your strong backer. If there are different opinions from the second brother, I will help you bear it."
Fang Zhicheng smiled easily and said, "Thank you for tolerating my willfulness."
I chatted with Su Lin about his recent situation. His overseas business is doing well, especially in several mining companies in South Africa. Since two years ago, the Su family has not only regained its political position, but also has become increasingly powerful in terms of capital.
Fang Zhicheng asked, "I heard that you are planning to extend your tentacles to the Middle East recently?"
Su Lin smiled and said, "That's right! It's a fat, greasy cake."
The never-ending situation in the Middle East has made various forces eyeing it covetously. Su Lin first placed the mercenaries in South Africa, which was just for training. His ultimate goal was to hope that the Su family could also participate in the competition in the Middle East. Only in this way can the family's competitiveness be enhanced.
The reason why the Tang family has laid an extremely solid foundation is that the family has long penetrated into the interest chain in the Middle East. Although the Su family has the Tang family to play a go-between, it is still quite difficult for them to gain a foothold in the Middle East.