Chapter 69 Will He Just Watch Someone Die Without Helping?

This was Shuang Xu's first time visiting Song Mianzhi's study. Half of the space was occupied by various books. Many antique calligraphy and paintings were hung on the walls, and the air was filled with a heavy scent of sandalwood.

On the east side is a small-leaf red sandalwood sofa with embossed cloud patterns, which has symbolized promotion and good fortune since ancient times.

Song Mianzhi knew exactly why she came, so he asked her to sit down and asked her first: "I heard from your aunt that during the time you returned to China, you started a company with a friend. How is it going?"

Shuang Xu didn't want to waste time on these topics, so he answered perfunctorily: "We've just started."

"It's not easy to start a business in today's environment. If you have any difficulties, talk to your family and don't force yourself. Your grandfather may be a little strict with you, but he is doing it for your own good."

They hadn't seen each other for such a long time, but Song Mianzhi knew everything about what happened after she returned to China.

Shuang Xu was not in the mood to argue about where her grandfather's starting point was. She came here with only one purpose.

"Dad, my dad is in trouble, can you help?"

Song Mianzhi poured a cup of tea slowly: "Do you know the nature of this matter? This is not something you can interfere with."

"Dad, I've never asked you for anything, just this one thing, please, okay?"

She hadn't slept the whole night, and her eyes couldn't help but turn red as soon as she opened her mouth. She looked at him pleadingly, and Song Mianzhi put down the teapot.

"This case involves so many people that the Discipline Inspection Commission has set up a special investigation team. Everyone from top to bottom is keeping an eye on it. It's not as simple as you think."

"But my father was trapped..."

Song Mianzhi interrupted her and didn't let her finish her sentence: "Officialdom is not a child's game. You don't understand these things. Don't talk nonsense, and don't mix them up and cause trouble for the Song family."

Shuang Xu understood that it was impossible for him to help.

But she still held on to the last glimmer of hope: "I know I mean nothing to you. You never raised me. It was my brother and my godfather and godmother who raised me. They took on your responsibilities and obligations. You owe them a favor."

"Are you kidnapping me?"

"I didn't kidnap you. I was telling the truth. The Shen family is in trouble, and everyone can stand by and watch, but you shouldn't."

"Is the Shen family the only one in your eyes?" Song Mianzhi's voice sank. "If I intervene, I will push the Song family into the fire pit. In order to help them, you are willing to sacrifice the Song family?"

If Shuang Xu had a choice, she would not hesitate for a second to exchange the Song family for the Shen family.

"I just hope you can do something for them within your ability."

"Don't worry about this anymore." Song Mianzhi waved his hands with his back facing outwards, and said firmly, "Get out."

During the two minutes of silence, neither the father nor the daughter spoke again, and the gap between them grew deeper and deeper in the sandalwood.

Extremely disappointed, Shuang Xu didn't say another word, opened the door and left without looking back.

Hearing that she was back, Song Leyan, who was lazy every day, got up, leaned on the stairs in her pajamas, and waited for her.

As soon as she saw Shuang Xu coming out, she started to ask in a sinister tone, "What is the daughter of the Shen family doing in our house?"

Shuang Xu ignored her and walked past her downstairs.

Song Leyan followed her and said, "Political struggles are like this. The winners take the spoils. You can only blame your father for being unlucky. Who made him and that person classmates? Look at the Zheng family. They sided with the right people and will be more prosperous in the future."

Shuang Xu ignored her, she kept on talking: "What are you thinking, coming back to ask Dad for help? Do you know that Dad will be promoted to Minister next year? If he gets involved in this trouble, his career will be affected. You really don't understand anything!"

"Le Yan." Cui Ning gave her a warning look, and Song Le Yan shut up.

Shuang Xu didn't even say hello to Cui Ning, and walked out of the disgusting house without stopping.

It is everyone's nature to protect themselves, and Song Mianzhi has only once again proved his selfishness and the insignificance of his daughter.

The sun was shining brightly, but her heart was cold and could not be warmed up no matter how much sun she was exposed to.

When I returned to the hospital, I ran into Lu Manman who had rushed in.

They hadn't seen each other for a long time since Dongyu Mountain.

"Xiaojiu!" Lu Manman ran over and hugged her. "I heard that my aunt fainted last night, so I came to see her. Are you guys okay?"

"Mom is awake now, go in and see her."

Shuang Xu was in such a heavy mood that she couldn't force a smile for a while. Not wanting to make Fu Yun feel even worse, she didn't go in and sat down on a chair in the corridor.

"I'm too embarrassed to go see her." Lu Manman sat down beside her in frustration. "I begged my dad for a long time, but he said this matter was too sensitive and the slightest move would be suspected of taking sides. It's not convenient for them to get involved right now, so he told me to stay out of it."

The fickleness of human nature is not surprising at all.

Shuang Xu expressed his understanding: "Your father is right to do this."

The Lu family and the Shen family are related by marriage, which is sensitive in itself. Once the Lu family works for Shen Changyuan, they can easily be labeled as accomplices and then be affected.

The same goes for the Yue and Zuo families. The risk is too great and one could get into trouble if one is not careful.

Lu Manman mustered up the courage to go in and see Fu Yun. Fu Yun understood the pros and cons better than the younger generations, so she never asked the Lu family for help. She even said to her apologetically, "You and A Yu's engagement party has to be cancelled. We'll hold a grand party for you after some time, when the hype has died down."

As for when this period of time will pass and whether this trend will "pass", no one can predict.

If Shen Changyuan is sentenced, their marriage will probably also be sentenced to death.

"It's okay, auntie. A-Yu and I are not in a hurry. Uncle Shen's matter is more important now." Lu Manman said sensibly, "Don't be too sad. Take care of your health. Uncle Shen is such a good person. He will be fine."

Fu Yun forced a relieved smile, but the worry between her brows never dissipated.

For several days in a row, Shen Yu had been running around for Shen Changyuan, but human kindness was as thin as paper. Few people came to help him in times of need, but many took advantage of his misfortune to make things difficult for him.

It was already very late when he and Yue Zifeng came to the hospital in the evening.

"How is Aunt Fu?" Yue Zifeng asked.

"The condition has stabilized in the past two days and she wants to be discharged from the hospital and go home."

"That's good." Yue Zifeng's usual carefree look disappeared, and he looked much calmer. He comforted her: "Don't worry too much, sister. Just stay in the hospital and take care of Aunt Fu. Your brother and I will take care of this matter."

It was not convenient for the Yue family to come forward directly, but the friendship they had established over the years provided a lot of support in secret.

"If you want to be discharged, then go ahead." Shen Yu said, "I have something to do and can't come tomorrow. I'll ask the driver to pick you up."

Shuang Xu saw the red bloodshot in his eyes. He probably hadn't had a good sleep in several days, and he still smelled of alcohol from the dinner.

She did not mention a word about going back to look for Song Mianzhi, and said very obediently, "I know."

After Shen Yu and Yue Zifeng left, Shuang Xu watched their backs from the window. Without warning, He Tingzhou's face popped up in his mind.

Congratulations...

If there is anyone who has the ability to step forward and save Shen Changyuan from danger at this time, it is probably only Commander He.

I don’t know if Shen Yu has asked He Tingzhou for help.

Now things are not going anywhere. Is it because he refuses?

He and Shen Yu are friends, would he just watch someone die without helping?