Chapter 133 She was more inclined to believe that Shen Xichen hated her.

Qin Yini stood up, picked up her bag, and asked, "Should I contact your assistant?"

Ji Tanyuan shook her head: "No need. I'm only bringing you along because I'm afraid there might be programming problems that I don't understand."

Zhang Zhang waved his hand: "Go on, don't worry about us."

Qin Yini asked, "Could it be that you've made another new discovery?"

Ji Tanyuan shook her head. "No, the one who should need my cooperation is the China Securities Regulatory Commission or the Supervisory Commission, or at the very least the tax bureau. It shouldn't be notified in this way."

The final verdict is not yet in effect, and Ji Ting's sentencing is still pending, but his unauthorized misappropriation of funds for bribery is a foregone conclusion.

The next step is to transfer him to prison, and then wait for the final verdict.

Ji Tanyuan was a little annoyed, "He doesn't let anyone have a moment's peace."

Qin Yini hummed in agreement, "This investigation is actually the fastest it's ever been; it never used to take more than a month to finish."

Ji Tanyuan, her expression unreadable, sat in the passenger seat and said, “If we investigate any further, it will cause a major upheaval. Stability in officialdom is paramount. The political arena seeks balance, so we have to take it slow. We can’t be as drastic as we are in the business world unless absolutely necessary.”

This warning is effective enough. This place has never been a one-man show, nor can everything be done according to Zhong Jia's wishes.

Qin Yini was surprised, "It's over just like that?"

Ji Tanyuan chuckled, "How could that be? Only roles have an ending, but a play never ends. This is just the beginning; the real battle is a zero-sum game."

Qin Yini pursed her lips, "If you divorce the Zhong family so quickly, won't the Ji family also be affected later?"

Ji Tanyuan: "That's for sure, okay? Otherwise, what do you think we're going to do now?"

"I got a divorce simply because I felt that within the Zhong family's system, further compromise meant lowering my bottom line, which would lead to endless sacrifices. The grievances I suffered were not worth the benefits I received, so I decided to pay the price and leave."

Zhong Fangqi is good at making empty promises, saying she'll compensate him, but gold overnight is not as good as copper in hand. If he doesn't leave now, he won't get the gold and the copper will be taken away, leaving him only with the glorious title of "Mrs. Zhong," with all the glory shining on Mrs. Zhong.

It's not good for the Ji family to rely too much on "Zhong Fangqi's daughter-in-law" for resources, otherwise they'll become an appendage of the Zhong family. Is the next step to stuff people into the Zhong family?

The sunk costs will be even greater then, and if she wants a divorce again when faced with family matters or conflicts, she will have even more to consider, so it's better to just not be able to bear it and get a divorce directly.

Thinking of this, Ji Tanyuan said, "The key to running a successful business is to be close to the government and stay away from politics. I am doing this now, and I must do it."

She wailed and covered her eyes, "You have no idea how cunning they are, they don't even have enough brain cells to count them all."

Qin Yini, driving the car, laughed as she watched her cover her eyes and complain, "That's what makes it funny."

"This is so exciting!" Qin Yini exclaimed excitedly.

The two chatted slowly, and the car soon stopped at the police station where Ji Ting was being temporarily detained.

Ji Tanyuan rubbed her face, then smiled.

The two got off the car.

Upon entering, she stepped forward and shook hands with the person: "Director Yu, I've kept you waiting."

"It's good that you're here. Please come in."

The two went inside, and Qin Yini, a lawyer, listened to their conversation the whole time.

Ji Tanyuan signed the document, then stood up and went inside.

The old man inside the door was sitting in a chair waiting for her.

She came to see her father last time, and this time it's her uncle.

Ji Ting looked haggard and much thinner, his face filled with hatred.

Seeing her come in, he sneered, "Are you satisfied now?"

Ji Tanyuan sat down. "Aunt and Yingying are doing well abroad."

Ji Ting didn't answer that question, but instead said, "Do you know why I hate your father so much?"

"I don't want to know, Uncle. You don't need to tell me about your problems with Dad."

"No! Why wouldn't I tell you? Your dad really had a good plan. In the end, he got away scot-free, while I had to bear all the blame."

"Do you know why he let me go further and further down this path, knowing there would be trouble but still not stopping me?"

Ji Tanyuan remained expressionless, her tone somewhat indifferent: "You should confront him."

Is she a dumping ground for grievances? Why would you bring her here to vent your anger and resentment?

Ji Ting sneered: "He coldly watched me grow closer to some people, and coldly watched what I did at the company. You could call that indulgence, I guess so."

"But this is also a handle he has on me, so that he can push me out to take the blame when necessary."

Ji Tanyuan: "Uncle, you're only sentenced to 20 years. The prison you're in is the best one. If you behave well in there, you'll be released early. When you come out, you'll still be Dad's older brother. Don't hurt our relationship."

"Bullshit!" Ji Ting became increasingly agitated. If the two weren't separated by a railing, Ji Ting would have lunged at Ji Tanyuan.

He only quieted down after being warned by the guards behind him.

Ji Tanyuan remained seated, watching him like this, before sighing, "I told him that Ji Zhihe is your illegitimate son. You made him carry the blame for your infidelity for over a decade, which is why he's like this. Otherwise, he would have taken the blame for you once more."

“Because he was certain I would save him,” Ji Tanyuan said, her eyes lowered.

Ji Ting: "This is what he should do. I saved his life back then, and I, as his older brother, raised him. I gave up a promising future for him, and this is what he owes me."

Ji Tanyuan said impatiently, "So he gave it to you, but you didn't take it."

Ji Ting sneered: "You don't need to speak up for him. Do you think he loves you?"

“Let me tell you, Ji Tanyuan, your father has never truly acknowledged you. You are merely his backup option. If Ji Zhihe’s affair hadn’t been exposed, he would have been the heir. Even if he were a useless person inferior to you, your father would still have considered him first.”

"I'm training you as a precaution. If Ji Zhihe is found, you'll step down to the second line."

Ji Tanyuan smiled and asked, "Are you finished?"

"But the reality is, there is no Ji Zhihe, isn't there?"

"Can you tell me your purpose? What do you want to see me for?"

Ji Ting punched cotton. He looked at Ji Tanyuan, his niece. Her eyebrows and eyes resembled her father's, with double eyelids and peach blossom eyes. Her lips and face shape resembled Sheng Wan's. She was gentle and kind, and looked very gentle and noble. However, her whole family was good at pretending.

Ji Ting still believes that if Ji Qing didn't like Sheng Wan and had an illegitimate child outside, the outcome would have been uncertain.

Thinking about this, he felt that Ji Qing was nothing special, and that his life's work was going to fall into the hands of a married-out woman who couldn't stand the Ji family.

"Your father wasn't exactly successful either; he had no descendants."

Ji Tanyuan smiled and said, "You really... are very jealous of my father."

Ji Ting's eyes widened: "What are you talking about! How could I possibly be jealous of your father?"

Ji Tanyuan had been here for a while and was getting a little restless. She changed her sitting posture, crossed her legs, and tapped the table:

"If you don't tell me, I'm leaving."

Ji Ting stood up, moved closer to her, and stared at her. His eyes were cloudy, and Ji Tanyuan couldn't tell if it was hatred or resentment. He whispered:

"Shen Xichen likes you. He targeted the Ji family to get you. He's been monitoring you all along, didn't you know?"

Ji Tanyuan was stunned. "What did you say?"

Ji Ting sneered and stopped talking. If Shen Xichen gave up on saving him, he wouldn't be able to get away with it so easily either.

She was still in shock after Ji Ting left.

She was left alone in the visiting room; the cold walls blocked out the sunlight and the sounds from outside.

Ji Tanyuan sat alone, still in a daze.

Her words kept replaying in her mind.

She hadn't expected Ji Ting to talk to her about this.

Does Shen Xichen like her?

If it's true.

This is truly unbelievable.

She was more inclined to believe that Shen Xichen hated her.

But what is the reason for liking or disliking it?

Ji Tanyuan really couldn't understand it, since she had never had any interaction with Shen Xichen since she was a child.