When Xia Shao returned to the capital, she felt a rather tense and dignified atmosphere.
Only the top brass of the Republic knew about Wang Guangtang's car accident, but the news of Wang Zhuo's return to Beijing for trial was widely spread in the capital. During the Chinese New Year period, the police team investigating the case did not take a break. Wang Zhuo was taken to the police station the day after he returned to Beijing.
Wang Zhuo had the same attitude towards the accusations made against him by Xie Changhai, Yu Derong and Liu Zhou - he denied it!
Although the police have evidence of Wang Zhuo's dealings with underground banks and loan sharking, as well as the confession of the employee of Xipinzhai who abducted Yu Derong's son to gamble, Wang Zhuo's attitude is still very arrogant - I don't know the evidence of your police How did it come about? This is an unjust case! If you have the ability, sue me and I will hire a lawyer. We will see you in court!
During the Chinese New Year period, news about the progress of the case continued to spread from various channels, becoming a topic of conversation throughout the capital. But what is puzzling is that when such a big thing happened to Wang Zhuo, only Wang Zhuo's mother Pan Zhen was seen walking around, but Wang Zhuo's father Wang Guangtang was never seen.
Wang Guangtang was lying in the hospital. On the day Xia Shao returned to Beijing, he had just escaped from danger and was transferred from intensive care to a general ward. This is the biggest good news for the Wang family during this period, but compared with this good news, the Wang family also has a lot of troubles.
The police investigated Wang Zhuo, and everyone in the circle knew that it was because Wang Zhuo framed Xia Shao, and happened to hit the muzzle of Mr. Xu's gun. The person in power in the Republic issued an order for strict investigation, and the group of people below also followed suit. The police officers who were not qualified to meet the Wang family treated the Wang family like ordinary people, and they would be taken away for investigation. Take away for investigation. Not only that, the Qin faction also added insult to injury at this time and took this opportunity to investigate the Wang family!
People from the Qin family are very cunning and very measured. Wang Guangtang is currently in the hospital. After all, he is a member of the Military Commission and a person who has contributed to the country. Now in a critical period, the Qin clique will point the finger at him, which will inevitably affect his image in the eyes of those in power. Therefore, the Qin clan pointed the finger at Wang Guangtang's wife, Pan Zhen's natal family.
Pan Zhen is the deputy leader of the Military Region Art Troupe and has the rank of colonel. But in fact, her natal family was originally engaged in business and only produced an artist like Pan Zhen. After marrying Wang Guangtang, the Pan family became involved with red-top businessmen. The business was quite large, and it was inevitable that they had "deep" relationships with some officials from the Jiang family. The Qin clique deliberately revealed the bribery incident in the Pan family's company, which caused the Pan family to have a hard time this year, as well as some officials from the Jiang clique, and people were in panic.
In fact, the first person the Qin family brought out was not the core members of the Pan family, but some relatives of the Pan family. However, this was obviously a move to cast stones to see how the superiors would react to this matter. If the response is not big, the next step will be to point the finger at the Pan family! And pointing directly at the Pan family is actually aimed at the Wang family.
Her husband is in critical condition, her son is on trial at the police station, and adverse events have come to light one after another in her family. Pan Zhen is anxious and angry at the same time! She thinks that all this is Xia Shao's fault! It was this girl who set up the Wang family in the car dealership and made the Wang family lose face, so the Wang family wanted to give her some color. If she hadn't provoked the Wang family in the first place and Wang Zhuo hadn't punished her, he wouldn't have been in the crosshairs of Mr. Xu, leading to the Wang family's current predicament.
Pan Zhen was devoted to her son, and she never thought that Xia Shao had just come to the capital and had no intention of going against the Wang family. It was Wang Zhuo who plotted against Xia Shao at the charity auction, and then Xia Shao was tricked. Pan Zhen just wanted to solve the Wang family's dilemma. After thinking about it, she thought of Xu Yanshao and Hua Fang.
Pan Zhen heard that Xu Yanshao and Hua Fang had moved to the villa outside the Red Wall Courtyard many years ago and had not moved back yet, so she went to the Xu family villa in the evening.
Unexpectedly, Xu Yanshao and Hua Fang were dressed in grand attire and looked like they were about to go out. Xu Yanshao and his wife were also surprised to see the Wang family visiting, but out of politeness, they still invited Pan Zhen in. Hua Fang went to make coffee, and Xu Yanshao and Pan Zhen sat on the sofa.
"Haha, what kind of wind brought Deputy Pan here today? Our Xu family is so prosperous." Xu Yanshao said with a smile.
Pan Zhen smiled and said: "Commissioner Xu doesn't need to greet me anymore. We are all neighbors and we see each other often. Guangtang is still in the hospital, and I don't trust others to take care of me. I can't leave for too long." , so I’ll get straight to the point today. I’m here for our Wang Zhuo’s matter. I believe Commissioner Xu also knows the situation of the case. Our Wang Zhuo did not act thoughtfully in this matter, and we understand that the old man is angry. But there is a reason for Wang Zhuo to do this. His marriage to Su Yu was canceled due to people's calculations. Let alone him, we parents can't hold our heads up outside. Such a thing, in the world Who doesn't have anger? Although our Wang Zhuo did something wrong in this matter, it was out of human nature and excusable. The reason why the superiors said strict investigation was just because the old man was unhappy. From the time of the incident to now, The old man is avoiding seeing him. He won't let go at the top, but he won't let go at the bottom. I have no choice. I came to Commissioner Xu today to ask Commissioner Xu to help probe the old man's tone and see if the old man's anger has subsided. I also hope. Commissioner Xu can help say a few words. If this matter can be resolved, we Wang Zhuo must be allowed to apologize to the old man."
Xu Yanshao's eyes changed as he listened to Pan Zhen's words, but he maintained a smile on his face. After listening, he said: "Haha, I can understand Deputy Pan's mood. Today's children do things impulsively and without consideration. They are still young!"
When Pan Zhen heard this, a look of hope appeared on her face. She breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Yes, it's all the fault of youth. Who hasn't done anything wrong when they were young? I hope Commissioner Xu will do something wrong in front of the old man." Please beg for mercy and give the young man a chance to change his ways. I will definitely discipline this child in the future!"
"Alas! This can't be solved by asking for mercy from the old man." Xu Yanshao changed the subject, sighed and smiled. This tone sounded meaningful and pointed, but unfortunately, Pan Zhen didn't understand it.
"Commissioner Xu, we Mingren don't tell secrets in front of our eyes. If this matter hadn't made the old man unhappy, how could we have found out about it? Do you a favor and beg the old man for mercy. There will definitely be a change."
Xu Yanshao smiled and shook his head complicatedly, that's not necessarily the case! Don't say that the old man can't show favoritism, even if the old man has spoken, there is someone... It's not a difficult situation for her.
Thinking of this, Xu Yanshao's smile became even more bitter. That night in Dongshi, he felt it deeply. That girl is fine if you don't offend her, but you won't be forgiven so easily if you offend her. That night, he and his wife were frightened by her strange abilities. After she left, they questioned their son strictly, and then they learned that the cause of death of an official who died in a car accident in Beijing during the National Day last year was actually her fault!
This method of killing people without a knife and without even finding any evidence is really chilling!
That night, both of them didn't fall asleep. After that, the nightmare that had troubled them for more than a month really didn't happen again. I'm afraid not many people will believe it if I tell it from personal experience, but it's the truth! This girl is no ordinary person!
She also revealed the matter about the Wang family that night, and it obviously had something to do with her. The official's car accident was related to her. Xu Yanshao really didn't dare to say that Wang Guangtang's matter had nothing to do with Xia Shao. If it was really her who did it, then Xu Yanshao didn't know how she wanted to deal with the Wang family and what kind of result she wanted, so naturally he wouldn't touch her. Besides, the Xu and Wang families are no longer considered a faction after this trouble. Can they speak for the Wang family? That is impossible.
"Deputy Pan, the old man has always hated the powerful children who bullied others. I think you know the nature of what Wang Zhuo did. The person above said that a strict investigation was required, but he has already said it. What's the use of begging the old man?" Xu Yanshao tactfully said Refuse, he is very familiar with official matters.
The smile on Pan Zhen's face faded. She had heard that Xu Yanshao was trying to avoid it. In fact, she had already thought about this outcome before she came. After all, the Xu and Wang families were already at loggerheads, and there was no reason why Xu Yanshao would help her. But she still has a glimmer of hope. After all, Hua Fang was involved in this matter at the beginning. If the couple were not afraid that this matter would be exposed, she would probably take advantage of her. But unexpectedly, Xu Yanshao refused.
It happened that Hua Fang came to the living room with coffee at this time. Pan Zhen sneered when she saw Hua Fang, "Commissioner Xu, I think we all understand the importance of the old man. Although the man said it, if the old man had not let our king go, Zhuo Yima means, it is possible for the person above to change his story. Otherwise, since a strict investigation is required, all the people related to this case should be investigated. Our Wang Zhuo went to jail and was ruined. He deserved it. It’s not easy for people to go unpunished, right?”
It is impossible for Xu Yanshao and Hua Fang not to understand what this means. Suddenly, the faces of the couple also darkened!
Hua Fang's temperament has never been one for being at a disadvantage, let alone being threatened. She pulled her face and glanced at Pan Zhen, "Deputy Pan, are you talking about me? Yes, I told Wang Zhuo some things. But he arranged the matter by himself. I only knew about it but did not participate. If we really want to determine the verdict, it’s not like I can’t afford a lawyer. Then we’ll see who gets the harsher sentence.”
"Haha, Deputy Pan, I actually agree with what you just said. Who didn't do anything wrong when they were young? Young people need a chance to reform. I think there is nothing better than confessing to the law and reforming. A hundred times of severe punishment Even more discipline is not worth a lesson. It is a good thing to be taught a lesson when you are young, so as not to make the same mistake again in the future." Xu Yanshao stood up from the sofa with a smile, his intention to see him off was obvious.
Pan Zhen's expression changed and she looked at Xu Yanshao and Hua Fang in disbelief. When Hua Fang told Wang Zhuo, wasn't it because she was dissatisfied with Xia Shao's marriage into the Xu family? Now that she is facing the threat of ruin, there is no reason not to consider her own interests. But what's going on? Why has the tone changed after a new year
Pan Zhen didn't know what happened, but Xu Yanshao's next words made her even more stunned.
"Deputy Pan, please come back. We have something to do tonight. Tianyin and Xiaoshao are back in Beijing. The old man invited us to his house for dinner. We have to go back." After Xu Yanshao said this, he made a gesture of invitation.
Pan Zhen looked at the couple and wondered more and more, didn't they want Xia Shao to marry into the Xu family? What exactly is going on
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Xia Shao found out about the Wang family's pursuit of Xu Yanshao and his wife the night they returned to Beijing.
The person who told her this was Xu Yanshao.
Xia Shao returned to the capital at eight o'clock in the evening, and her friends returned to the school dormitory. Xia Shao and Xu Tianyin went to the red wall courtyard to have dinner with the old man and talk about the engagement. After a year, Xu Yanshao and his wife's attitude towards Xia Shao changed completely. Although Hua Fang still seemed a little uncomfortable, Xu Yanshao was extremely enthusiastic.
Xu Kangguo saw the change in attitude of the second couple and said nothing. He only found out afterward that the family went to Dongshi on the second day of junior high school. He thought they were going to Xia's house to make trouble, and he was very angry about it. Unexpectedly, the couple actually came to him to admit their mistake, and said that they had deeply reflected during this period, and they went to Xia's house to propose marriage for Xu Tianyin. Xu Kangguo knew the temperament of his son and daughter-in-law, and he knew there must be something hidden in it. But after Xu Tianyin returned to Beijing, he learned that Xu Yanshao and his wife did not show off in front of the Xia family that night, and Xu Yanshao was the one who facilitated the engagement. Calm down.
That night, Xu Yanshao saw that Xu Yanshao was very warm to Xia Shao. He personally served her several dishes and asked her for help, very much like an elder. Xu Kangguo saw this and didn't say anything. Even if he knew there was something hidden, no matter what the reason was, Xu Kangguo was still willing to give the couple another chance as long as the second son and his family stopped having any bad intentions.
The old man seemed very happy with this dinner. The Xia family agreed to his grandson's marriage, how could he be unhappy
Xia Shao saw the smile that couldn't be hidden in the old man's eyes, so she couldn't help laughing and said: "Old man, my parents said that my studies cannot be delayed. They hope that the engagement will be arranged during the winter and summer vacations as much as possible. I would like to ask what you mean. Do you think winter vacation or summer vacation is better?"
Xu Kangguo glanced at Xia Shao and saw the fox-like smile on her face. He suddenly turned serious and said, "You girl, what do you want to do to me? I want to talk about summer vacation. Do you want to say that I am better than you?" Tianyin is still anxious? If I want to talk about winter vacation, you should say that I don’t expect you to marry into the Xu family, right? "
Xia Shao suddenly looked innocent, but her smile grew stronger. It was obvious that this was what she thought.
Xu Kangguo immediately glared at her, but his eyes were a little emotional. None of the children in the Xu family dared to joke with him, just this girl. No wonder he felt that her life was a bit boring after she had only been home for a month.
Xu Yanshao smiled at this time and said: "Summer vacation! Summer vacation! Make a decision as soon as possible!"
Xu Yanying, who was sitting next to her, looked at her second brother and didn't understand what happened after a year that made her second brother's family no longer oppose the marriage, but instead tried their best to promote it. But no matter what, this is a good thing for Tianyin. If the last time happened again, it would be too painful for the child to be caught in the middle.
"I also think summer vacation is good. In July and August, girls dress beautifully, don't they? When we get engaged, Xiaoshao's family must come to the capital. The winter in the capital is colder than that in Qingdao Province, and there are elderly people at home. Running back and forth is bad for the body. Not good. I think, let’s just go to summer vacation!" Xu Yanying smiled and gave the idea. After giving the idea, she asked Xu Tianyin with a smile, "What do Tianyin think?"
"Well, summer vacation." Xu Tianyin nodded without thinking about it. Be concise and decisive.
Xia Shao pursed her lips and smiled. She had long known that she would not be able to wait for the winter vacation. She used to think about getting married after graduation. She didn't have much idea about the time of engagement. Summer vacation would be the summer vacation. "Then I'll call my master when I go back, and he will decide the date."
Xia Shao could certainly do it by herself when it came to calculating the date, but according to tradition, happy events such as weddings should naturally be decided by the elders. When he went to Hong Kong to meet Tang Zongbo two days ago, he was already thinking about calculating the days.
"Okay. Talk to your master and let him decide." Xu Kangguo nodded in agreement.
After finishing the meal, it was already past nine o'clock in the evening. Xu Kangguo was in high spirits tonight, not tired at all. Xia Shao and Xu Tianyin chatted with the old man for a while, telling interesting stories about Xu Tianyin's visit to Xia's house. Xia Shao didn't say that Xu Tianyin had a full stomach at noon, but only told him about bribing relatives of the Xia family to get reinforcements, which made Xu Kangguo laugh. He didn't expect that his grandson would be so enlightened. Xu Yanshao, his wife and Xu Yanying looked on with emotion on their faces. In their memories, their father was a strict father when they were children. After they got married, their father was more like a leader. It was rare to see him be as cheerful as an ordinary old man.
That night, we continued chatting until nearly eleven o'clock before Xu Kangguo showed some tiredness. Xu Yanying quickly got up and helped the old man back into the house to let him rest. Xia Shao and Xu Tianyin then left the Xu family.
When leaving, Xu Yanshao, his wife and Xu Yanying also went out together. When they walked to the car, Xu Yanshao called Xia Shao, "Xia Shao."
Xia Shao turned around and smiled slightly, polite but distant, "Commissioner Xu, what's the matter?"
She still refused to change her story. Xu Yanshao smiled and knew that there was no need to rush. He only said: "I know you are very concerned about the Wang family's case. Now that the evidence from the police is complete, I believe that the trial will be held in a while. However, the trial will be held in court. It will take three or two months no matter what. Although the Wang family is in a lot of trouble now, they will not see such a son being found guilty. You should pay attention during this period, especially the company. I know you have opened a business in Beijing. In the family club, you’d better stay away for a few days to avoid the limelight.”
When Xu Yanshao mentioned Huayuan Private Club, it was already obvious what he meant.
Xia Shao took a deep look at him and said with a smile: "Thank you, Commissioner Xu, for reminding me. Judging from your appearance, you must have met an important guest today, right?"
Xu Yanshao was shocked. He didn't expect that Xia Shao could see this. He immediately smiled and without hiding anything, he told everything about Pan Zhen's plea to him. Today, the Wang family's pleas have been unsuccessful. It is inevitable that they will not turn their minds to Xia Shao's identity as a Feng Shui master, make a fuss about it, cause trouble for her, and put some pressure on the Xu family to force the Xu family to compromise. Therefore, his reminder to Xia Shao was still in line with the situation.
Unexpectedly, Xia Shao didn't even move his brows after hearing this. He just smiled meaningfully and glanced at Xu Yanshao, "Commissioner Xu, I remember I said that when it comes to the Wang family, you just have to watch the show."
Xia Shao smiled. Xu Yanshao, Hua Fang and Xu Yanying were still stunned. Xia Shao had already got in the car, closed the door and left.
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Tonight, my friends are hosting a self-service barbecue on the rooftop. Those who cannot go because of the code have to use the spiritual victory method to tell themselves that they can lose weight without eating barbecue!