Xia Shuyu sat quietly on the old-fashioned sandalwood chair, her posture upright, but her expression was somewhat solemn.
As Xia Wan finished speaking, a wave of doubt instantly surged in her once calm eyes, like a stone thrown into a lake, leaving it unable to calm down for a long time.
“We have a long history of conflict with the Guo family, and our understanding of their subordinates goes far beyond what we see on the surface,” Xia Shuyu thought to herself, her eyes unconsciously sharpening.
She knew that although Guo Guanghua only held the title of factory director, the people around him who were devoted to serving him were like tentacles hidden in the dark, many of whom held important positions in various fields.
These people usually keep a low profile, but once they come together, their energy is enough to stir up the winds and clouds and create huge waves.
Xia Wan stood in the center of the living room, her figure as upright as a poplar tree.
She slightly raised her chin, her expression almost devout, and nodded heavily, her tone steady and certain, as if stating a given fact: "In my opinion, there is a high probability that nothing will go wrong."
Guo Zheng is now living a peaceful life in Yongmao County, married with children, enjoying a happy family life. He was originally a loyal and sincere man. However, things are unpredictable; Guo Guanghua inexplicably sent Guo Zhen, that narrow-minded and petty fellow, instead…”
"Guo Zhen?" Upon hearing this name, Xia Shuqin reacted as if a powder keg had been ignited. Her eyebrows furrowed instantly, and a strong, almost tangible, disgust flashed in her eyes.
She abruptly stood up halfway from her seat, instinctively placing her hands on her hips, and blurted out impatiently, "Tsk, that's definitely not a good person. What exactly did he do? It's absolutely outrageous!"
This question was like a thunderclap, instantly waking Xia Wan and Xia Jianguo from their reverie.
The two exchanged a glance, both looking astonished. Only then did they suddenly remember that Guo Zhen had once been a member of the Xia family, formerly known as Xia Zhen, and was an adopted son of the Xia family.
Fragments of the years we spent together flashed through my mind like a revolving lantern, but in contrast, Guo Zhen's current despicable behavior was heartbreaking.
Xia Wan's expression grew increasingly solemn, as if shrouded in a layer of gloom that lingered for a long time.
She lowered her head slightly, took a deep breath, and slowly spoke, her voice filled with endless regret and anger: "Guo Zhen's evil deeds are simply outrageous and beyond description. He personally caused Guo Zheng's wife to miscarry. That was a precious little life, which hadn't even had a chance to see the world properly before disappearing into darkness because of Guo Zhen's evil deeds."
Not only that, he also went so far as to administer sterilization drugs to Guo Zheng's eldest son, completely destroying the child's future ability to become a father—how cruel! He also relentlessly harassed Guo Zheng's family, making their lives in Yongmao County a living hell, filled with unbearable suffering. Guo Zheng's family was tormented beyond recognition…”
In Xia Wan's narration, the Guo family's plight was like a tragic epic filled with blood and tears. The storms of fate mercilessly lashed at them, and every word was filled with suffering and torment, making everyone who listened feel heartbroken.
In reality, Xia Wan didn't completely trust Guo Zheng's methods. Behind this unpredictable situation, she had her own secret reliance—the powerful, almost magical system query function.
With this "secret weapon," she was like a pair of eyes that could see through the fog, revealing any clues hidden in the darkness. Finding traces of certain people was no longer as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack for her.
Upon hearing of Guo Zhen's heinous crimes, the once quiet and peaceful reception room was instantly ignited with flames of anger. A fierce rage burned in everyone's eyes, their chests heaving violently, their righteous indignation surging like a tidal wave, one after another, threatening to engulf the entire room.
Xia Xiong could hardly contain his anger; veins bulged on his forehead like angry little snakes. He suddenly stood up, his hands clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force.
With a loud bang, he slammed his fist heavily on the table in front of him, sending the teacup flying high into the air, splashing tea and wetting the tabletop.
He roared angrily, "This Guo Zhen is utterly depraved! He has committed such an outrageous act! If he is not severely punished, where is justice? Where is the law? He must pay the most painful price for his actions before my anger can be appeased!"
Xia Shuqin was so angry that her face turned red, like a ripe tomato that might burst at any moment.
She waved her hands angrily in the air, cursing incessantly: "That guy has been an ungrateful wretch from the very beginning! Our Xia family took such good care of him and showed him such concern, but now he repays kindness with enmity and does such a despicable thing."
No wonder the servants of the Guo family are all disloyal and no longer loyal to them. Hmph, in my opinion, that Guo Zheng is too cowardly and useless! Faced with a villain like Guo Zhen, he should have been killed long ago to prevent future troubles, so he wouldn't have ended up in such a miserable state!
Upon hearing these words, Xia Xiong's brows furrowed deeply, and a wave of regret overwhelmed him.
He slowly sat back in his chair, burying his face in his hands, and kept asking himself in anguish: "How could I have been so blind back then, not realizing that Guo Zhen was such a heartless bastard?"
I raised him with such care and hardship for over twenty years, pouring in so much effort and love. How could I not have seen through his disguise, not have recognized his true colors from the very beginning? I was truly blind; I raised a tiger only to have it become my own enemy!
At this moment, Xia Wan took a deep breath, trying to pull herself out of her anger.
She closed her eyes, calmed herself down, and when she opened them again, her gaze was as calm as a bottomless, icy pool, without a ripple.
Instead of joining the others in venting their anger, she forced herself to remain calm and analyzed the situation methodically: "Rage won't solve anything right now. We need to deal with this calmly and formulate a practical plan. I'll write down the list of the remaining Guo family servants for you now."
"While you are in Beijing, make full use of your extensive network of connections to keep a close watch on Guo Guanghua and Zhao Guodong's every move. Even the slightest unusual activity or new sign of collusion must be detected and addressed immediately. This concerns the safety of our entire family; there is no room for carelessness."
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