Chapter 410 Transfer

Chapter 410 Reassignment

"Yan Yan, let me tell you, there's no going back on this matter. Your mother's current situation is already as good as it gets."

Hao Chengbing sighed heavily, his heart heavy with despair, uncertain about how to move forward with life.

Hao Yanyan: "But I heard some people managed to reduce their sentences from fifteen years to five by using connections."

Though the length of time didn't even matter now.

The Hao family had nothing left to lose.

Hao Chengbing shook his head. "Yan Yan, you're seeing this too simply. Providing a list of involved parties might lead to a reduced sentence, but the family would surely face retaliation."

Hao Yanyan pressed her lips together. She had no money left at all.

The money she had earned was all returned to Ningyuan Company, and she even had to pay a huge fine.

Originally, she thought they could still get by because He Qiaoxiang had money.

Now, with all the family assets confiscated, she had no idea what to do.

Would she have to return to backbreaking work like before?

"Dad, but Mom still has a lot of money overseas..."

"Shh!" Hao Chengbing cut her off. "Even if there is, there's no way to access it now. And do you really think we're safe? Who knows how many people are watching us in the shadows.

The slightest move from us would be digging our own graves."

Hao Yanyan turned pale. "I understand, Dad."

Having just been released from the police station, she never wanted to experience being locked up again.

Father and daughter sat in silence in the living room for a while.

Suddenly, Hao Yanyan thought of something. "Dad, given our situation now, can we go to Ye Xiaoxiao for help?"

Hao Chengbing looked up. "What did you say?"

Hao Yanyan clenched her teeth and blurted out her idea.

"Even if she can't save Mom, our family has suffered such a complete disaster. Shouldn't she at least help out financially?"

Her tone grew increasingly agitated as she spoke.

"Dad, you and Mom raised her for eighteen years. Doesn’t she owe you for raising her? She’s rolling in money now!"

Hao Chengbing naturally knew where Hao Yanyan was going with this.

But how could he stoop to asking?

When Xiao Xiao left home, she had already returned every last cent to them.

And He Qiaoxiang's attitude at the time had been downright cruel.

Hao Chengbing, being too proud, was unwilling to seek out Ye Xiaoxiao.

"Forget it. We’re not asking Xiao Xiao for help for now."

Hao Yanyan was disappointed but didn’t push the matter.

Eventually, Hao Chengbing would learn just how hard life could be.

By then, he’d probably go looking for Ye Xiaoxiao on his own—no one would even need to push him.

"Dad, you should stay here for now. We’ll work things out with Mom little by little."

Hao Yanyan managed a weak smile.

Hao Chengbing gave a silent nod, his spirits at rock bottom.

...

By late May, the previous turmoil in the capital gradually subsided.

Ye Xiaoxiao only caught bits and pieces of news about the Hao and He families.

She still had one big thing to take care of.

Lu Hanchuan had gotten time off and could go back to Baishi Village with Xiao Xiao.

Ye Xiaoxiao called her sister-in-law and learned that Miao Cuifang was also at home.

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Oh? They brought Jia Jia along too?"

Zhang Xue: "Yeah, it’s warm enough now—Jia Jia won’t get chilly out in the village. Mom will stay for a few months."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Lu Hanchuan and I are heading back in a few days. If Mom and Dad want to throw a gathering, they can start getting things ready now."

Zhang Xue: "Got it, I’ll talk it over with them and figure out the details. We’ll have to invite all the relatives back home, plus the neighbors we’re close to—it’ll be a big crowd."

"Thanks for handling all this, sis."

"No problem. Mom and Dad will be over the moon when you and Lu Hanchuan get back."

After the call, it hit Ye Xiaoxiao—if she went home, she’d need to drop off the dogs at her master’s place and ask someone to keep an eye on her home to prevent thieves.

Fluffy and Ermo were full-grown now, and hauling both around was a workout for Ye Xiaoxiao.

Fortunately, the two goldens and Lightning were on their best behavior. Ye Xiaoxiao walked them over to Song Guangjing’s place on their leashes.

"Heading back home, are you?" Song Guangjing mused, stroking his beard. "I sure miss those summers."

"Would you like to come back with us, Master?"

Song Guangjing: "Nah, I’ll hold down the fort at Rende Pharmacy till you’re back."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Oh, true. Well, maybe once it warms up a bit more."

Ye Xiaoxiao and Lu Hanchuan planned to return to Baishi Village on the 25th.

They’d have a whole week there.

"How’d you swing so much time off this time?" Ye Xiaoxiao eyed Lu Hanchuan.

Lu Hanchuan ruffled Xiao Xiao’s hair. "Well, here’s the thing—I might be getting transferred."

It was a standard move—the Colonel was putting him up for a promotion, sending him to lead a new post, which meant a higher rank.

Ye Xiaoxiao: "You're going to another city?"

She wasn’t unsupportive, but the news took her by surprise.

"Mm, so I wanted to ask if you’d be willing to come with me as a military family."

Ye Xiaoxiao pouted. "Let me think about it."

"By the way, where exactly is it?"

Lu Hanchuan: "A small island not far from Jinhai City. Due to some international reasons, additional troops are being stationed there."

Lu Hanchuan also didn’t want to be apart from Xiao Xiao, but he wasn’t forcing her to come. She could stay in the capital if she preferred—it just meant they might not see each other for a long time.

"Alright, let’s go back to Baishi Village first. We can discuss this after we return." Ye Xiaoxiao snuggled into Lu Hanchuan’s arms.

"Okay..."

Lu Hanchuan patted Xiao Xiao’s back. "No pressure."

...

Ye Xiaoxiao and Lu Hanchuan opted for the train instead—it was faster.

Before leaving, Xiao Xiao called Ye Changning.

He was still away on business and couldn’t return to their hometown with them.

He told her that if Ye Changjun was also holding a wedding this time, to help him give the wedding gift.

Ye Xiaoxiao naturally agreed.

She and Lu Hanchuan traveled light. When they arrived at the station, Ye Changqing was there to pick them up.

"Let’s go home and rest first. I’ll take you back to Baishi Village tomorrow morning."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Eldest brother, is everything ready at home? I’m kind of nervous."

Ye Changqing laughed. "Why be nervous? It’s just a village feast."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "But I don’t know anyone, so it feels awkward."

Plus, Lu Hanchuan didn’t know anyone either, so he couldn’t introduce her.

Ye Changqing: "Don’t worry. Mom and Dad will show you around for the toasts. You won’t feel out of place."

Ye Xiaoxiao finally nodded. "Okay, then."