Chapter 39 Hardships?
"It's okay, Director. We all have our own difficulties!" At this moment, Mother Sun seemed like a different person. She threw herself in front of the Director, her voice choked with sobs, tears welling up in her eyes but she wouldn't let them fall.
Her acting skills couldn't even fool herself, let alone the people present.
"Hardships?" The director sneered, his eyes like knives piercing Sun's mother's heart.
"Hardships? What about Comrade Xu Yao's difficulties? She married into your family and worked like an ox or a horse, but you didn't even say a word of gratitude. Instead, you made things difficult for her. Your 'hardships' are nothing but selfish excuses!"
Xu Yao stood quietly by the side, the director's words echoing in her ears.
There was no wavering in her heart, only firmness and determination.
The humiliation and pain she suffered in her previous life had already made her completely give up on the Sun family.
She knew that victory was within reach, but she also knew that true victory would require more effort.
"Comrade Xu Yao, do you have anything to say?" The director turned his head and looked at Xu Yao gently.
Xu Yao nodded and said softly: "Director, I hope you can thoroughly investigate the financial problems of the Sun family. I believe there is only one truth."
The director nodded and immediately ordered: "Start an investigation immediately and find out all the financial transactions of the Sun family."
Xu Yao's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting the Sun family's chest.
Sun Zhiqiang's face turned livid, and his mother couldn't help but curse: "Xu Yao, you are so black-hearted, it's you who forced our family to this point!"
Xu Yao smiled coldly, did not answer, just stood there quietly.
But all this is your own fault. ”
The investigation began, and the director of the street office personally led the team to conduct an in-depth investigation into the Sun family’s economic problems.
The investigation lasted for several hours and finally came to a conclusion.
The Sun family does have some financial problems and may even be involved in shady transactions.
As soon as this result was announced, it immediately caused an uproar among the public.
People blamed the Sun family, accusing them of being selfish and not caring about the lives of others.
"Sun Zhiqiang, do you have anything else to say?" The director's gaze was like a knife, piercing Sun Zhiqiang's heart.
Sun Zhiqiang lowered his head and said nothing, as if he didn't even have the courage to speak.
Sun's mother was like a trapped wild beast, running around in panic but having nowhere to escape.
Although she was still saying something, her voice was getting smaller and smaller, and finally almost inaudible.
Seeing that the situation was not good, the third sister wanted to sneak away. But Xu Yao was quick-witted and grabbed her.
"Third sister, don't go. We have to make things clear." Xu Yao's voice was firm and powerful and could not be refused.
The third sister suddenly panicked and fumbled in her pocket, trying to find the IOU.
But she knew that once the IOU was discovered, she would also be involved in the Sun family's financial problems.
"Xu Yao, please let me go. I know nothing and did nothing." The third sister's voice trembled.
"Third sister, don't force me." Xu Yao said, "If you don't hand over the IOU, I can only drag you into this. Do you really want this?
She knew she had no way out.
"Director, this is the IOU that the Sun family owes me." Xu Yao handed the IOU to the director.
The director took the IOU, looked at it carefully, and nodded.
"Okay, we will continue investigating and ensure fairness."
Sun Zhiqiang's face became even uglier. His mother kept saying something beside him, but no one listened.
At this moment, the Sun family's reputation has plummeted, and their arrogance has disappeared.
"Sun Zhiqiang, you'd better persuade your mother to explain everything clearly." Xu Yao's voice echoed in the air, like a sharp sword, striking Sun Zhiqiang's heart.
Sun Zhiqiang didn't dare to look Xu Yao in the eye, so he could only lower his head and think silently.
He knew that at this moment, he had to make some concessions in order to preserve the future of his third sister and the Sun family.
There was a tense atmosphere in the air, and everyone held their breath, looking forward to the next development.
Xu Yao, on the other hand, stood there quietly, her heart full of determination and hope.
She knew that victory was not far away.
Sun Zhiqiang wiped his face, looking dejected, like a defeated rooster.
He tugged at his grandma's sleeve, lowered his voice, and almost begged: "Mom, forget it. In the current situation, it will not be good for our family if you continue to be stubborn. If the matter of the third sister is really revealed, then..."
He didn't finish his words, but his meaning was obvious; it was like a bolt from the blue, leaving Sun's mother burnt on the outside and tender on the inside.
When Sun's mother heard this, her face became long and bitterer than bitter gourd. Her eyes were as big as copper bells, and she muttered: "This damn girl is really going to drive our Sun family to death! Once this IOU is handed over, how can we hold our heads up in front of our neighbors in the future?"
She beat her chest and stamped her feet, crying and wailing, and those who didn't know her would have thought she was the victim.
"Mom! What time is it now? Are you still caring about your face? It's more important to save my third sister!" Sun Zhiqiang was almost going crazy. This old mother was really confused. She was still acting when the situation was critical!
The third sister stood aside with a pale face and trembling lips, shaking like a fallen leaf in the autumn wind.
She tightly grasped the IOU, feeling a mixture of sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty.
This IOU is her last trump card and also her biggest weakness.
If she handed it over, her future life would be miserable; if she didn't, she would be doomed now.
It's really a dilemma, and I can't back down!
She secretly glanced at Xu Yao. The look in her eyes was very complicated, showing resentment, unwillingness, and... a hint of fear?
Xu Yao looked calm, but her eyes were filled with unquestionable determination, like a sharp knife piercing the third sister's heart.
The third sister's heart skipped a beat, knowing that she couldn't escape today.
After a long stalemate, Sun's mother finally couldn't bear it anymore. She looked sad and wilted like an eggplant hit by frost, and said in a low voice: "Third sister, just... just hand over the IOU. Alas, our Sun family is so unlucky to have to deal with this!"
When the third sister heard this, she felt as if a huge rock was pressing down on her heart, heavy.
She took a deep breath, and with trembling hands, she slowly handed the IOU to Xu Yao.
At that moment, she felt as if all her strength had been drained away and she was completely exhausted.
Xu Yao took the IOU, gently stroked the texture of the paper with her fingers, feeling mixed emotions.
This thin piece of paper carries too much sadness and helplessness.
She let out a long sigh and a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
She finally won the first round of this battle.
She handed the IOU to the director of the subdistrict office and said calmly, "Director, this is the evidence."
The director took the IOU, examined it carefully, nodded, and said seriously: "We will verify it as soon as possible and give you a fair result."
The onlookers around were immediately in an uproar, chattering like a group of sparrows.
"Tsk tsk tsk, the Sun family is so embarrassed now!"
"They deserve it! Who told them to be so arrogant and bully Xu Yao?"
"That's right! This is what they call evildoers will be punished by God!"
Sun Zhiqiang and his mother listened to the discussions around them, their faces burning with anger, and they wished they could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.
They are now like dumb people eating bitter herbs, unable to express their pain.
The third sister looked as pale as death, as if she had lost her soul. She stood there blankly, not moving a muscle.
She knew that her life was doomed.
Xu Yao looked at the miserable state of the Sun family and felt no pleasure at all, only endless sadness.
She knew that the battle had just begun, the road ahead was still long, and she would face more challenges.
She turned to look at Xue Han, only to find that he was looking at her with deep and meaningful eyes.
He nodded slightly, as if expressing silent encouragement and support.
A warm current surged in Xu Yao's heart.
The director of the subdistrict office put away the IOU, cleared his throat, and said to Sun Zhiqiang: "Comrade Sun Zhiqiang, in view of your family's situation, we suggest that you and Comrade Xu Yao cancel your engagement. What do you think..."
Before Sun Zhiqiang could even open his mouth, his mother jumped up, pointed at Xu Yao's nose and cursed: "Why! Why should our Zhiqiang break off the engagement with her!..."
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