Liu Xiaomei came out of the room, her face looking very unwell.

Shi Guang wasn't a very smart person; she just asked a few questions and got the gist of what had happened.

Seeing Liu Xiaomei's expression, Xie Liyun felt a little uneasy.

"Aunt Liu~"

Seeing Liu Xiaomei glance at her parents, Xie Liyun tactfully pushed Huang Baohua and Xie Dapeng away.

"Dad, Mom, Auntie and I have some things to do. You should go back first."

Huang Baohua and Xie Dapeng looked at each other, also feeling the oppressive atmosphere.

He could only force a fawning smile at Liu Xiaomei.

"Well, in-laws, we'll head back now. You're welcome to visit us sometime!"

Liu Xiaomei nodded expressionlessly.

Huang Baohua could only awkwardly pull Xie Dapeng away.

After everyone left, Liu Xiaomei looked sternly at Xie Liyun.

"Liyun, I always thought you were a smart person!"

"That's why I bypassed so many city girls and entrusted Shi Guang to you!"

"But this time, you've really disappointed me!"

Xie Liyun lowered her head in embarrassment as Liu Xiaomei emphasized the word "city".

“Shi Guang followed you home, but you didn’t keep a close eye on him. That’s your first mistake.”

"When something like this happens, instead of trying to calm things down as quickly as possible, you let it escalate to this extent. That's your second mistake!"

"It's a huge mistake that the police have been called in and things have gotten so out of control!"

"It seems I need to reassess your abilities!"

Several mistakes were made and hit.

Xie Liyun felt as if a huge rock was pressing on her heart, making it hard to breathe!

She felt like the old knots in her temples were about to burst.

She cursed inwardly, "That old bastard, doesn't she know what kind of scumbag her son is?"

I can't just tie him to my belt like a dog.

I'm fucking done this!

This kind of stud dog that goes into heat everywhere, whoever loves it should take it away right now.

You'd better take her hand and go get her from the city!

"Aunt Liu, I'm so sorry, I've let you down!"

"As for taking care of Comrade Shi Guang, I feel that my abilities are limited and I may not be able to handle it!"

"I will definitely learn from this lesson, and I hope Director Liu can find a capable person to take over as soon as possible!"

A fierce look gradually surfaced in Liu Xiaomei's eyes.

"Liyun, Auntie says you're teaching her!"

"Don't compare yourself to those pampered young comrades. I only thought of teaching you because I valued you."

"If it were anyone else, I wouldn't even bother to say a word!"

"It's not easy to find a job in the city now. Every year, tens of thousands of high school students from major cities are flocking to the countryside."

"Do you know how many people would fight tooth and nail to get a temporary job in our city's propaganda department if it were available in the open market?"

"Auntie was thinking that once things were settled between you and Shi Guang this year, she would process your official marriage registration!"

"Last time you mentioned that you have a younger brother who is not yet married..."

"These days, even colleagues with more seniority than you in the office have to call you Sister Liyun!"

Liu Xiaomei patted Xie Liyun on the shoulder, "Liyun, if you want to see the world, you have to broaden your horizons!"

"Don't be like those petty, rural farmers!"

"Auntie knows about this. You've been wronged too. Don't worry, I'll talk to Shi Guang about it!"

"Men mature later. Once they're married and have children, they become more stable and family-oriented!"

Xie Liyun felt a chill run from the soles of her feet straight to the top of her head.

She understood Liu Xiaomei's meaning of coercion and enticement.

She should take good care of Shi Guang and give birth to his child as soon as possible. With effort comes reward; she can get a permanent position at her job and enjoy great prestige in the city's propaganda department. She can also help with her brother's affairs.

Otherwise, go back to farming!

Xie Liyun felt a mix of emotions; she shouldn't have climbed up to this powerful tree in the first place.

She's kicking herself now. Why did she think of taking a shortcut back then?

"Aunt Liu, I understand!"

Seeing that she was sensible, Liu Xiaomei patted her on the shoulder.

"Good boy, go inside and keep an eye on Shi Guang. Auntie still needs to go to the police station."

Xie Liyun was tense all over, and a hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes.

Liu Xiaomei had grasped her lifeline.

She finally made it from the countryside to the city; she can never come back!

Seeing Xie Liyun's straight back slump down limply, Liu Xiaomei walked coldly toward the police station.

It's time for Shi Guang to learn a lesson. If he weren't his only son...

**

Su Qingci followed Zhou Sui and the others back to the Public Security Bureau. After completing a series of procedures, she picked up Liu Siqing.

Liu Siqing stared wide-eyed in astonishment at Zhong Linfang standing at the door.

"You, what brings you here?"

"What did you say to them? How could you say such things?"

"Comrade Siqing!"

"Thank you for saving me. If it weren't for you, I... I would have..."

Zhong Linfang choked up and couldn't speak.

"I'm sorry, I've dragged you into this!"

Thinking that someone had saved her, yet she had harbored ulterior motives, Zhong Linfang felt both ashamed and guilty.

He bowed deeply to Liu Siqing with his head down.

"No, no, no, this, this is what I should do!"

"My job is simply to maintain public order in Peach Blossom Town and protect the people."

"Even if it were someone else, I wouldn't abandon them!"

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