Yan Bo was also troubled by the question of how to help.
Although the Tong family was wealthy and powerful, they were ultimately seen as an outcast in the eyes of ordinary people.
Most people, upon hearing their identities, would choose to take a detour.
Therefore, even if Yanbo wanted to ask someone for help now, the other party might not be willing if they heard it was the Tong family.
The other reason, and the most important one, was that he suspected the Tong family was being subjected to such a comprehensive and large-scale investigation not because they had done anything wrong, but because it was an order from above. And that "above" was, of course, his father, Yan Zhong.
Although, a few months ago, Yanbo's impression of his father was that he was not someone who used public office for private gain.
However, judging from everything he has encountered in the past month or so, he feels that the possibility is 80%.
Yan Bo hesitated for a moment, then finally took out his phone and dialed the number of the senior leader he had just parted ways with.
"Boss, can I ask you for a favor?"
"What's wrong? Didn't Xiao Fu give you her phone number and WeChat ID?" the big boss joked with a smile.
"It's certainly not such a trivial matter. I'd like to know who the Tong family has offended recently?"
In front of a cunning old fox like the big boss, Yan Bo didn't bother beating around the bush. Anyway, no matter how he asked, he couldn't hide it from him.
Moreover, his relationship with Tong Xiaohuai was always aboveboard, and even the top leaders knew about it.
The person on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment, then lowered their voice and said, "Xiao Yan, I advise you to break up. Continuing like this is not good for either you or the Tong family."
The high-ranking leader's advice to separate undoubtedly confirmed Yan Bo's suspicions.
"Thank you for reminding me, boss. I'll think of another way."
When a high-ranking leader says something like that, it's clear that he's neither willing nor daring to help him.
After hearing him hang up the phone, Di Xu asked with concern, "How did it go? Did you find out? Who did Junior Sister and the others offend?"
Ever since Tong Xiaohuai transferred the money that Yanhuang desperately needed to Yanhuang's account without saying a word, Di Xu's goodwill towards this junior sister immediately increased a hundredfold.
Yanbo, on the other hand, always felt that he didn't want to talk about his family's troubles with outsiders.
But for more than a month, he had been holding back his bitterness. Now, leaning back in his car seat, he couldn't help but speak softly.
"Who else could they have offended but my family?"
Di Xu didn't understand at first, "What? Your home?"
"Well, to be precise, I offended my dad."
Yan Bo has explained it so clearly; if Di Xu still doesn't understand, he's an idiot.
"So, your dad doesn't like your junior sister?"
Yan Bo sighed. "He wouldn't care who Xiao Huai is. He simply dislikes her family background."
Di Xu was at a loss for words when he received this unexpected yet seemingly reasonable answer.
He knew Yanbo was upset, but he couldn't find the right words to comfort him.
A long silence fell over the carriage.
The car sped along the road and stopped outside the headquarters gate about half an hour later.
The guard came over to ask what they wanted. When he learned that they were there to see the director, he went back to the guard room, made a phone call, turned around and came out, raised the railing, and let Yanbo and the others in.
"Director Wang, is there absolutely no room for compromise on this matter?"
Yan Bo did not go to find Tong Xiaohuai and the others immediately; instead, he went to pay a visit to the Director of the General Administration.
"Third Young Master, we can't make that decision either..."
Wang Ju's troubled expression made Yan Bo realize even more how extremely difficult this matter was.
Yan Bo didn't have a clear solution for the time being. Director Wang's answer, which left no room for negotiation, made him realize that staying here and dragging things out would be a waste of time.
Yan Bo stood up to say goodbye. "Director Wang, may I go see them?"
Yan Bo still knew nothing about the specifics of Tong Xiaohuai and Qin Ming's situation.
Director Wang gestured for him to wait a moment, took the phone, dialed the internal line, and after hanging up, told Yan Bo, "Qin Ming has taken all the blame. Now, Qin Ming is being detained and cannot be released on bail. As for Tong Xiaohuai, someone just came to pick her up."
Yan Bo quickly got up to say goodbye and ran out.
Di Xu exchanged a few more polite words with Director Wang before following after him out.
As soon as Yanbo entered the elevator, he took out his phone and dialed. This time, the phone rang for a long time as usual, but it was finally answered at the last second.
Before the other person could say anything, Yan Bo hurriedly said into the microphone, "Xiao Huai, where are you now? Don't go anywhere yet, wait for me to come pick you up."
He could only hear breathing on the other end of the phone. After a while, he finally heard Tong Xiaohuai's voice.
"I'm in the police headquarters parking lot right now. If it's convenient for you, go back to my place first, and we'll talk when we get there."
Clearly, Tong Xiaohuai was unaware that Yan Bo already knew, let alone that he had come to the General Administration.
"I'm also at headquarters. I'm taking the elevator to the parking lot now. Wait for me."
After Yan Bo finished speaking, he hung up the phone. Just then, the elevator arrived at the basement parking lot. Yan Bo strode out and turned to hand the car keys to Di Xu.
"Drive the car back. If I don't come back in the next day or two, please take care of things at the company."
Di Xu nodded, "Yes, I will. You and your junior sister should do your best and take care of yourselves."
It's no wonder the two were so serious. This matter, which could have been big or small, could be completely eradicated by the authorities if they really persisted. They could wipe out not just one Tong family, but ten or even a hundred Tong families.
Yan Bo said thank you and turned to run towards the tall figure standing in the distance.
As Tong Xiaohuai watched the tall man running towards her from afar, a sudden wave of emotion welled up in her eyes.
She sniffed hard, shook her head, and tried to shake off all the grievances and negative emotions in her heart.
The man quickly ran up to her, and before she could say anything, he stretched out his long arm and pulled her into his arms.
"Xiao Huai, I'm sorry!"
Yanbo never expected his father to be so ruthless, to go to such lengths.
Tong Xiaohuai buried her face in his chest and rubbed against him for a while before raising her head, pulling at the corners of her lips, and smiling at him.
"It's alright, you won't die!"
Yanbo cupped her face and kissed her hard. "Mmm, it'll be alright. Let's get in the car. There'll definitely be a way!"
The two got into the car one after the other. "Uncle Zheng, this is my boyfriend, Yan Bo."
After introducing the middle-aged man in the driver's seat, Tong Xiaohuai said to Yan Bo, "This is Uncle Zheng, our Tong family's personal lawyer."
Yanbo greeted Uncle Zheng and then immediately asked about the details of the evening.
Tong Xiaohuai said helplessly, "Actually, we don't really know what's going on. Suddenly all the stores were shut down and investigated, and our manager was asked to come to the headquarters to assist in the investigation."
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