Chapter 455

Chapter 455

As soon as he appeared, Bai Xiuxiu spotted him through the window.

She hadn’t gone out for fieldwork all afternoon, partly because she was worried about potential risks, and partly because she had been preoccupied with thoughts of Wang Qinghe all day. She could handle some desk work, but if she went out, her mind would be all over the place, and she wouldn’t be able to focus on her mediation work.

When she spotted him outside the window, and with the workday nearly done, Bai Xiuxiu quickly got up and went to see Director Gao, telling her she needed to head out early today.

When Bai Xiuxiu approached, Director Gao also tried to stop her from leaving.

She was a bit concerned: "Xiuxiu, is there something going on at home? You've seemed distracted all day. And your former sister-in-law, she didn’t come back this afternoon. Did they do something to upset you?"

Director Gao asked her suspiciously.

"Director, it’s nothing like that, it’s just..." Bai Xiuxiu was about to make up an excuse.

"Alright, if it’s too personal, you don’t have to tell me. There’s only half an hour left until the end of the day. If you’re done with your work for today, you can head out early."

Director Gao’s attitude was gentle.

What she appreciated most about Bai Xiuxiu was that she never caused any trouble.

She always did her work meticulously.

So far, no one had complained about her, and she had cleaned up the mess Lin Yan left behind very well.

"Thank you, Director." Bai Xiuxiu thanked her and immediately ran out.

Wang Qinghe had just reached the entrance when he saw his wife running toward him.

She rushed straight into his arms.

It was the first time Wang Qinghe had felt so cared for by his wife, though he had imagined this moment countless times.

He gently hugged her: "Honey, don’t worry about me, I’m okay."

"Are you hurt? They..." Bai Xiuxiu was extremely concerned.

"I’m not hurt. I’ll fill you in on the way home." Wang Qinghe said, as he lifted her onto the bicycle seat.

Bai Xiuxiu held onto his waist, and Wang Qinghe pedaled slowly on the way home, telling his wife about the day’s events.

After Wang Qinghe finished, Bai Xiuxiu felt reassured. Indeed, Qinghe was really capable.

Everything went as planned.

Even more smoothly than planned.

"In a few days, this matter should be resolved." Wang Qinghe was also happy that the issue was being resolved.

Previously, there had been this family hovering around him and Xiuxiu, always capable of bringing unpredictable dangers.

He and Xiuxiu always had to pay attention to their movements, which was really troublesome and full of uncertainties.

Now that He Youde was in, along with Wang Qingqi and Wang Qingfu, and with Zhou Jiaojiao and He Tian unable to cause any trouble, things were looking up.

Waiting for Xiao Zhang to help arrange a meeting with Third Sister-in-law Zhou, Zhou Jiaojiao will soon be able to calm down.

Soon he will be able to continue his plans with peace of mind.

Many things in the dream have changed, some real and some imagined, but one thing is certain, and that is the future.

He wants to prepare for that future ahead of time, to do better than he did in the dream.

The two of them went home happily.

Meanwhile, He Tian was not so happy.

Right after getting off work, he saw his grandfather at the door.

Today it seemed they had some plan, and He Tian's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that the plan had worked?

With this thought, He Tian quickly approached He Quan.

"Grandpa, why are you waiting for me here?" His happiness was genuine.

He Quan had been waiting for a long time and finally saw his grandson emerge. He didn't care about anything else and hurriedly pulled him along: "Xiao Tian, something's happened. Let's head home first, and I'll fill you in on the way."

Something happened?

He Tian felt as if his mind had been struck by something.

"Grandpa... who's in trouble?" he asked with difficulty.

"Your father! I knew it, those idiots from Old Wang’s, none of them are reliable. They were caught, and right off the bat, they implicated your father, claiming he made them do it.

Now your father has been taken in for questioning. Come home with me for now.

I'll take you to see that Zhou Jiaojiao. Only she can help your father now."

He Quan quickly made arrangements.

Completely oblivious to He Tian's expression at that moment.

"Don't just stand there, let's go!" He Quan turned back when he saw his grandson not moving.

He saw He Tian with red eyes, as if something terrible had happened.

"Xiao Tian, what's wrong?"

He Tian took a deep breath, his expression turning grim: "Grandpa, what did I say before? Their family is unreliable! These past few times, for their family's sake, how have you all screwed me over?

I was about to bring my girlfriend home, and you pull this stunt.

How is she supposed to see me?

She already said that after meeting the parents this time, we would officially establish our relationship.

I was almost successful!

And in the blink of an eye, my father gets arrested?

Won't I be dragged down by him?

Won't my whole life be ruined?"

He Quan was dumbfounded: "Xiao Tian, what are you saying? That's your father, everything he's done has been for you. And now that things have come to this, blaming him won't help."

"How is it useless? Grandpa, with my father like this, I think the best thing for us is to cut ties with him.

Then go to Uncle's house to ask for his forgiveness, maybe Uncle will still be kind to us.

In a few years, when we bring up my father again, Uncle might even feel guilty.

As long as my father doesn't die, it doesn't matter where he is.

Even if he dies... if he dies, wouldn't Uncle feel even guiltier towards us?"

He Tian was unusually calm now. From the first time things went wrong, he had wanted to take a stand with Uncle.

But at that time, his father was still of use to him, and there was also Grandpa.

If he really did that, neither his father nor Grandpa would help him anymore, so after weighing his options, he decided to hold back.

Now that he's in, with those people from Old Wang’s, how could they possibly get Dad out?

Might as well go all out!

While there's still value to be used, use it thoroughly.

He Quan was shocked by his grandson's words, he couldn't believe it, this was Youde's own flesh and blood!

All these years, wasn't everything Youde did for him?

How could he...

"Grandpa, no matter how you see me, I've already made up my mind about this. I'll head home and get things ready, and don't say anything about expecting Zhou Jiaojiao to save my dad.

If he really gets saved, our whole family will be completely at the mercy of Old Wang’s family.

Those people from Old Wang’s family, wouldn't they treat our family like a cash cow?

I would be threatened by them for the rest of my life!

I won't do this."

He Tian thought it through clearly; he had figured it all out recently. Those people from Old Wang’s family, the whole family is eager to leech off us!

Only he can leech off his uncle's family, how dare anyone else try to get something out of him?

As He Tian spoke, he turned to grab his bicycle.

Before he could go, He Quan grabbed him.

Furious, He Quan slapped him: "You beast!"