Happy times are always short. The reunion with old friends who had not seen each other for many years allowed Jiang Cha's tense nerves to relax for a few days.
Dumplings are eaten on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. Legend has it that this day is also called "Po Wu," meaning that after this day, all the customs of the Spring Festival are over. Travelers can also pack their bags and say goodbye to their hometowns.
So today, the father and son had lunch early and then waited at home for the call to summon her.
“Ding-ling-ling——”
"Hello, who are you looking for?"
Jiang Cha picked up the phone, pretended nothing happened, and asked who was on the other end.
"It's me, hurry back to work, right now!"
An exasperated voice came from the other end of the phone. It was the newly appointed leader. It seemed that they all already knew about it.
"I'm taking a plane to Mingzhu right now. Just let go and do whatever you want. Take this. These are all your mother's patients, or rather, they were brought back from the battlefield."
If you have any problems, just call them. It's okay. Although your father may not be very capable, he can still protect his daughter. I'm not here to save you from being distracted. Over there, you have your Uncle Liu and the bodyguards you sent over. It's safer than here!
Those families are quite powerful, but we haven't gained anything over the years for nothing. Don't worry, just go ahead and make trouble. I'll cover for you later!"
Father Jiang patted his chest and said something that made her back stiffen.
Who doesn't want a solid and reliable home base? She's been used to figuring things out on her own since she was little, because no one would help her.
It was only after what Jiang Dad said today that Jiang Cha felt the solid arms of fatherly love.
"Then go back slowly. Before you board the plane, call the driver and have him pick you up. I guess I'll have to go back to the United States for a while, but at least I need to get this matter settled."
We also need to gradually move the company's business back home. I will be working in China for a long time. When you come back, we can live together at home. How nice it would be!"
After listening to her arrangements, the old man estimated that it would take about half a year to sort out everything.
Since his daughter is not around, he will go back to Mingzhu to avoid making her worry here.
The way those families behave can be seen in their children: they are unreasonable, arrogant, and even lawless.
For such a family, I believe her daughter can handle it. If it really doesn't work, doesn't she still have him?
The old man has retired, but the group of people who used to go through thick and thin with him are still here!
The important thing at hand was to pack his luggage first, then call the driver and ask him to pick him up at the airport.
Air China had another flight to Mingzhu at around 7pm. Taking advantage of the spare time, the old man picked up the phone and called his old friends one by one to keep in touch.
"Good of you, Jiang, you think of me when you have something to do. Why didn't you think of me when you were enjoying your life outside? What? There is such a thing? That's my niece, who would offend an old man like you?————"
"You old fox, you never come to me for no reason. Tell me first. Let me analyze it so you don't have to cheat me. What do you mean I'm narrow-minded? We were born in the same year, and you, a jerk, have been playing tricks on me behind my back. You've suffered so much, so of course you've become more cautious!
What did you say? You bastard dared to plot against my niece? Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on them for you! You are old! I am old and strong, who can be like you? "
"You old bastard, you finally got around to contacting me? I didn't even get to see Sister Bai for the last time, and you, a bastard, still dared to call me? What? Are they tired of living? I told you that you're old, and you dared to bully our daughter, and you're still waiting?
"Okay, okay, I'll listen to my daughter! This is a matter between us two fathers, what does it have to do with you? I'm her godfather, of course I have the right to intervene. You're still asking me who agreed? Do I need your approval? I made the decision myself, okay! Waiting for your call!"
Jiang Cha didn't know that when she was driving to the office, Comrade Lao Jiang made one phone call after another, and people from all sides began to inquire around, and some even took direct action.
“Bang!”
"Is this the result you gave me? How can I explain this to everyone? The elders of those families have called me, demanding serious action and the restoration of the children's reputation.
Look at you, you are so old, but you can’t even handle such a small matter. I really don’t feel comfortable letting that group of people follow you out there and work hard.
Honestly, as a leader, I was terrified. Who would encounter such a major event right after getting a promotion? So, you should be understanding. It's just me giving up my position as chairman of the cruise company!
If you prioritize the overall interests, you should give them to them. They're all contributing to the country, so it doesn't matter who's in the chairmanship, right? Veterans should give young people more opportunities. The future belongs to them, and we're their guides, right?
Okay! When you get back, just fly to the United States and complete the handover procedures. Haven't you already registered for retirement?
That's perfect! Now I have time to visit parks and listen to opera performances every day in the capital. How wonderful! I'm a little envious of your future life!"
After saying that, he handed her a copy of yesterday's American newspaper. The incident was caused by a piece of news that took up half of the page.
A newspaper with the largest circulation in the United States used up half of its front page to report in detail on a manor in the suburbs of Tiaoyao.
We found an underground gambling den there, which had all the usual chips, reels, dice, and mahjong that you would find in a regular gambling den.
Some are even more ruthless, using human lives as a bet in fancy gambling.
Forensic evidence collected at the scene has linked several recent cases of missing young women to this establishment. Investigations have revealed that many of the guests who frequented the establishment for extended periods of time are well-known figures, and police are currently verifying their names.
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