"What's wrong?"
"News came from the prison that the two men who kidnapped the lady had just been brought to the prison when a riot broke out, and those two men... are dead."
A hint of emotion flickered across Shen Lin's usually calm face. "It was an accident."
"It's currently classified as an accident, but we'll probably only know the specifics after we investigate."
Shen Lin pursed his thin lips and looked in Ye Xinning's direction.
The person had just been sent to prison, and this happened so soon after. If there wasn't some causal connection, wouldn't it all seem like an excessive coincidence?
He never believed in these so-called coincidences.
"Have someone investigate and look into the details."
"good."
...
Upon returning to the South City, Xiao Chen learned that she had been involved in a kidnapping case in the North City. Feeling very apologetic, he granted her a long leave of absence so that she could rest at home and return to work once she was fully recovered.
Ye Xinning was worried about the case, but Xiao Chen said it was alright. He would take Ye Xiaoxiao to collect evidence first, and by the time she recovered, it would be almost time for the trial.
When Ye Xinning heard him say that, she didn't say anything more. Indeed, she had some private matters to attend to. At the very least, she needed to ensure that the person who planned this kidnapping was punished accordingly.
Christmas is just around the corner, and Ye Xinning, who was injured, did not want to go to the hospital and stayed at home. The Shen family's doctor came to change her dressings every few days. Even Shen Nanxing, who knew about her injury, came to examine her and told her to rest well at home after confirming that she was alright.
Shen Lin has indeed been very busy with work lately. Ye Xinning didn't know this when they were in Beicheng, but after returning to Nancheng, Shen Lin has been leaving early and returning late almost every day.
One day, Shen Lin forgot a document, and Wen Zhu came to the house to get it.
Standing at the study door, Ye Xinning casually asked, "Is Shen Lin really that busy lately?"
Wen Zhu nodded. "Recently, there have been some problems in the European and American markets, and President Shen still has a lot to deal with."
Did my affairs in Beicheng also delay his work arrangements?
Wenzhu didn't know how to put it. It was true that there had been some delays, but it was all Shen Zong's own choice.
Ye Xinning sensed something was wrong from Wen Zhu's awkward smile and immediately understood a lot.
"Thank you for your hard work."
"Madam is too kind. This is all part of our job. If there's nothing else, I'll be taking my leave."
"Okay, go ahead."
Wen Zhu left after taking the documents, while Ye Xinning was not idle either. She changed her clothes with difficulty using one hand, and when she went downstairs, Xi Yuan was instructing the kitchen to make her some soup.
"Ningning, are you going out?" Aunt Xi asked, looking at her with a puzzled expression.
"Aunt Xi, I have to go out for a bit."
"Your injury hasn't healed yet, are you sure you can go out alone?"
Ye Xinning nodded to reassure her, "It's alright, Aunt Xi."
"Then hurry back and call me if anything happens."
"good."
After leaving the Shen family, Ye Xinning got into Wen Yu's car, and Wen Yu drove to the Huo Group.
"Is Miss's injury really alright?"
"fine."
She just wanted to get this over with quickly; she couldn't wait even a minute longer.
"Miss, are you sure you won't encounter any danger if you go to find Huo Qijun alone?"
"He wouldn't dare to do anything to me openly. The reason he chose to kidnap me in the north was because he was afraid that I would be too suspicious in the south."
"Are you sure it's him, Miss?"
"I really can't think of anyone else who would have such ruthlessness and intentions besides him."
"Have you thought about what you'd like to talk about when we meet, Miss?"
"I know what I'm doing."
...
They arrived at the Huo Group. Wen Yu wanted to accompany Ye Xinning up, but Ye Xinning refused.
“Aunt Wen’s identity is special, so it’s not appropriate for her to meet Huo Qijun directly. It’s alright. With me coming to the Huo Group in such a grand manner, even if Huo Qijun is impatient, he won’t dare to touch me at this time.”
Wen Yu thought about it and realized that Ye Xinning made sense.
"Then please go up, Miss. I'll wait for you here."
Ye Xinning got out of the car and walked into the Huo Group. The receptionist stopped her, but she only gave her name. The receptionist made a phone call and returned quickly.
"Mr. Huo, please invite Miss Ye upstairs."
Ye Xinning didn't say a word and walked straight to the stairwell.
Upon arriving at Huo Qijun's office, before Ye Xinning could even step inside, Huo Qijun hurriedly came over.
"Ningning is here. Why didn't you tell me beforehand? I could have come downstairs to pick you up."
Ye Xinning had heard these hypocritical words for so many years that they no longer stirred any emotion in her.
"I've come to see Chairman Huo. I hope Chairman Huo doesn't find it presumptuous."
"No, no, we're all family, Ningning, what are you saying?"
Ye Xinning only smiled meaningfully, "I wonder what Chairman Huo thinks about the fact that I was kidnapped in Beicheng and almost thrown into the sea to feed the fish."
Huo Qijun looked at her in surprise, "What? You were kidnapped in Beicheng? How are you? Are you badly injured? Have you found out who it was?"
Ye Xinning looked at Huo Qijun, who seemed completely unaware of the situation, and thought it was a real shame that he wasn't an actor.
"I don't know how to answer so many questions from Chairman Huo, but I do have some clues about the real culprit who kidnapped me."
"Really? Have you found out who it is? Did you offend someone while handling the case?"
“I don’t think so, so I came here specifically to ask Chairman Huo. Perhaps Chairman Huo can answer my questions.”
Huo Qijun laughed and said, "Ningning, what are you saying? What doubts could I possibly have answered?"
Ye Xinning remained silent, simply staring at him.
Huo Qijun seemed to have just realized her intention and said in surprise, "You don't suspect me, do you?"
Ye Xinning lowered her head, looking at her wrist, and said in a calm tone, "I am the heir to the Ye Group and my mother's only daughter. If something happens to me, who will benefit the most?"
Huo Qijun looked at Ye Xinning with a hurt expression and said a lot of earnest words.
"Sigh, I knew you would misunderstand me, Ningning. Your mother and I truly love each other, which is why we got together. I know you resent me and can't accept me, but in my heart, you are also my child. How could I do such a thing to you? Back then, when you were so young, you caused a car accident and tried to kill me, but I didn't do anything to you. Why is it that after all these years, you understand me even less?"
"Because in my heart, no matter how many years have passed, you are still that hypocritical scoundrel. If it weren't for your interference, my parents would never have separated."
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