Xiao Wei's eyes sparkled with excitement; she hadn't expected Jiang Wanqing and Cheng Ran to actually do it!
"You...you...sent Director Wang in there?"
She still found it hard to believe. She had been in the research institute for so many years and had suffered under Wang Duo's influence for so long. Year after year, she watched his relationship become deeply entrenched. At first, she thought that Jiang Wanqing and her husband were dreaming and would eventually come to their senses after hitting a wall. But in the end... she had underestimated him.
"Yes, he is no longer the director. I believe the higher-ups will soon send someone more capable to manage the research institute."
"Very good……"
"Next, we will cooperate with law enforcement agencies to investigate Wang Duo's case. Please keep the affairs of the station in mind, Deputy Director Xiao."
Cheng Ran is now practically the highest-ranking person in the institute, but Xiao Wei is his senior, and he does have other things to take care of, so he has temporarily entrusted her with handling the institute's affairs.
"Okay, don't worry, I will definitely take care of it."
"Well, I haven't returned to normal work yet, so Wanqing and I will head back now."
Take care.
Xiao Wei waved to them, her eyes full of admiration. It was truly rare to see such an evenly matched couple.
After leaving the research institute, the two prepared to go back to see their parents and daughter.
After Jiang Wanqing was taken away by law enforcement on the first day, Cheng Ran told a white lie, saying that she had gone on a business trip out of town and hadn't contacted her family for several days. He said they must be worried about her and he had to go back to let her know he was safe.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, Nannan rushed over and buried her head in Jiang Wanqing's arms, calling out "Mama, Mama!"
"Mom, you're finally back! Where did you go on your business trip... Dad said you wouldn't be back for a while."
"Mom's back now, and I missed Nannan too."
Holding her daughter, Jiang Wanqing felt all her fatigue and grievances vanish instantly, and her heart was filled with contentment.
Hearing the noise, Jiang Jianguo and Xue He came out of the house. Seeing their daughter return safely, the two elders breathed a sigh of relief and went up to look at her, patting her arm.
"It's alright, it's alright..."
Cheng Ran's eyes flickered, and she exchanged a glance with Jiang Wanqing. Judging from this, her parents must have heard some rumors. The reason they believed she was on a business trip was also because they didn't want their daughter and son-in-law to worry.
Everyone understood without saying a word. Jiang Wanqing forced a smile and held back her tears.
"Dad, Mom, I'm hungry."
"Okay, Mom will go cook."
"I'll go help your mom."
The two elders rushed into the kitchen, and soon Xue He's voice could be heard directing Jiang Jianguo.
"Go buy some pork ribs, a fish... and some eggs... and some drinks, have a good day..."
Parents' love is always so pure and unadulterated. Jiang Wanqing felt a warm glow in her heart and finally had a real sense of returning home.
While Jiang Jianguo was out selling vegetables, Xue He was in the kitchen washing rice and preparing the family's ingredients.
The phone rang in the room. Jiang Wanqing was holding her daughter, and Cheng Ran answered it.
Who is it?
"You don't even recognize your own parents anymore?" A reprimanding voice came from the other end of the phone. "You brought Jiang Wanqing back today, and you've caused such a huge mess outside. Now many old friends have come to the house to ask about the situation, saying that we don't care about our past relationship and that we're going to take action against them in the future. You must come back and give an explanation for this!"
Cheng's mother sounded very angry, and Cheng Ran frowned as he listened.
He declined, saying, "It's inconvenient."
"What do you mean by inconvenience! You have to come back! You have to come at least tonight, otherwise your dad and I will go to your little home. I'm sure your in-laws don't want to see us. You two should think it over!"
These words were tantamount to an ultimatum to the couple. The call was quickly disconnected, and Cheng Ran frowned deeply.
"Is this a call from your home?" Jiang Wanqing asked.
He nodded: "My mom wants us to go back to the old house today, don't worry about it too much..."
“Go, you must go. Even if you don’t go today, your parents will never let us off the hook. It’s time to make things clear so they won’t be blinded by people like Wang Duo. We’re risking our lives for them, while they’re listening to slander behind our backs. We have to say what needs to be said; whether they listen or not is up to them.”
Jiang Wanqing's expression was serious. This matter was of utmost importance. If Cheng Ran's parents were clear-headed, that would be fine. But if they weren't, they should sever ties as soon as possible. In any case, this was something those two old people had always wanted to do.
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
Cheng Ran never questioned her decisions.
"Then let your parents take care of Nannan for now. After we finish eating, we'll go to the old house."
"Okay, sure."
They played with their daughter for a while, about an hour and a half, and then Xue He prepared a large table of dishes and told them to wash their hands and eat.
The family was having a great time. After dinner, Jiang Wanqing told her parents that she was going to the Cheng family's old house, and her parents readily agreed to take good care of their daughter.
At 2 p.m., Cheng Ran and Jiang Wanqing arrived at his parents' house, where the atmosphere was extremely tense.
"Dad, Mom."
As her biological son, Cheng Ran greeted her, while Jiang Wanqing remained silent.
She treats people with respect, and she reciprocates with equal respect. As for those who try to teach her how to do things in front of her just because they are her elders, she has no intention of giving them face.
"Hmph, so you know how to come back after all!" Mother Cheng's face was grim. "The news of the chaos you've caused at the Seventh Research Institute has spread throughout the industry. Your father's old friends all say he has a good son!"
"Really? If he's such a good son, why are you all angry?"
Pfft... Jiang Wanqing almost couldn't hold back; he wasn't responding at all.
"You..." Cheng's mother was furious. "Do you think this is something nice to say?! They're indirectly insulting your father and me! I'm asking you, is your Uncle Wang's family's affair related to you?!"
"Yes." Cheng Ran answered without hesitation.
"Fine, so you admit it! But let me tell you, even if your Uncle Wang has a thousand faults, as long as he hasn't committed murder, you shouldn't try to kill him. Good friends have now become enemies. Do you think everything will be fine once Wang Duo and Wang Yan go to jail? Their connections outside are very complex, and they'll cause you trouble at every turn. You'll know what pain is when you get there!"
Mr. Cheng remained silent the whole time, only pretending to be deep in thought. Clearly, Mrs. Cheng's attitude represented his attitude. Jiang Wanqing observed and then snorted.
"Who says Wang Duo isn't guilty of murder? He conspired with the attending physician to kill Old Lin, and the evidence is conclusive. Are you aware of that?"
"What did you say?"
Cheng's mother opened her eyes wide, and even Cheng's father couldn't sit still anymore.
"When did this happen?! Why didn't news of Old Master Lin's death get out?"
"It all happened in the last couple of days. Old Mr. Lin was a very low-key person throughout his life. Those who care about him will naturally know that he has passed away. Those who don't care will simply ignore his obituary even if it's posted on a big-character poster!"
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