CHAPTER 916: CHAPTER 916: TROUBLE OCCURS

The two of them nodded excitedly, wanting to go to school. They always have.

Li Hongxiang listened on the side. He sighed inwardly, wondering how he could ever repay Xiao Su’s kindness in the future. His life and the future of the children were all thanks to them.

Su Yuanyuan didn’t stay long. She left them an address and went back.

At home, only the three of them—the grandparents and grandchildren—were left. The siblings were still very excited.

"Grandpa, we have a chance to go to college now. I can hardly believe it."

"Your Sister Yuanyuan has given you the opportunity. Whether you can grasp it depends on you."

The brother and sister nodded determinedly, "We will, we will definitely study hard."

Li Hongxiang nodded. Actually, ever since they arrived in the Capital, they knew that Xiao Tan and the three children were in trouble. The leader also told them not to tell Yuanyuan. So they didn’t ask at all when they got here.

Now Xiao Su is on her own, it’s quite pitiful just thinking about it. They dared not show it or say anything, just muddling through.

They could never repay the help they received in this lifetime. "In the future, you two must be good to your Sister Yuanyuan, understand?"

The siblings nodded, "Don’t worry, Grandpa. We will."

"You mustn’t say anything that shouldn’t be said."

This time, the smiles on the children’s faces disappeared. "Grandpa, we know. As long as Sister Yuanyuan doesn’t say anything, neither will we. And when we have the ability in the future, we will be good to Sister Yuanyuan."

Li Hongxiang nodded, that’s the best outcome. Some scars should never be touched.

Li Liyun went to write a letter to the two sisters. The previous letter was also tucked inside. This way, they could receive replies from them in a timely manner.

Life went on like this, now the daytime temperatures were quite high. The office was too stuffy. Although there was an electric fan, Su Yuanyuan couldn’t endure the wind blowing directly on her. So she had to bear it.

Actually, her situation was already quite good, the secretariat outside didn’t even have an electric fan.

Thus her appetite decreased significantly. She had no desire to eat whatsoever.

Every day the work was particularly tedious, so Su Yuanyuan visibly lost weight.

Just as she was thinking to rest at noon, the phone suddenly rang. Fewer than ten people knew her phone number.

"Su Yuanyuan."

"Xiao Su, it’s me. Hu Zi is in trouble."

Su Yuanyuan heard Zhang Chunsheng’s urgent voice.

"Where?"

"He’s already back. But someone wants to arrest him. Someone accused him of treason."

"Is he at the garrison?"

"Yes."

"No one can touch him. No one can take him away, understand?"

"But the leadership wants Hu Zi to cooperate with the investigation."

"Cooperation. He must cooperate. Any investigation can be conducted. But he cannot leave the garrison.

I’ll go back tonight. Just tell Hu Zi to stay quietly at the garrison. No one can take him away.

If anyone pressures you, tell them it’s my decision. Otherwise, I’ll go over today and bring him back with me."

"Xiao Su, that won’t work. It will have a big impact on you."

"Don’t worry about this. Let them conduct their investigation fully, but apart from me, no one can take Hu Zi."

"Understood, yes."

"Wait for me to come over. It’s inconvenient to talk now, I’m about to start work too.

Tell Hu Zi, don’t worry, I’m here."

After putting down the phone, Su Yuanyuan looked at Chengzi looking at her.

"It’s okay, come on, let’s go see Zeng Zhenqing."

"Sister-in-law. Isn’t this—?"

"Don’t say anything, don’t know anything, just stay in the secretariat outside in the future."

Zeng Zhenqing knew that Su Yuanyuan would definitely come after receiving the news. When he saw Su Yuanyuan, who came in and sat right in front of him, he didn’t know what to say.

"Leader, no one can touch Hu Zi. I’m protecting these six. They followed Tan Shaoting through hell and high water. Now what I can give them is a stable second half of life, and they deserve every bit of it.

If I can’t protect them, then we’ll stay with them.

I’m not threatening, I’m not speaking out of anger, nor am I uncooperative. This is my true thought.

Leader, no one can touch them. At worst, I’ll sacrifice everything."

"What are you saying?" Zeng Zhenqing’s expression was particularly grave.

"I’m speaking from the heart. I, Su Yuanyuan, can protect Tan Shaoting’s brothers."

"What if they really made a mistake?"

Su Yuanyuan chuckled sarcastically. "That’s impossible. If there really are such people, rest assured, I’ll handle it personally, but I will absolutely not let anyone else have the chance to harm them."

Su Yuanyuan’s words were already very resolute.

"Xiao Su, this isn’t good for you. You need to know that many people will latch onto this matter."

"I don’t care. Leader, you know I’m not someone who values fame and fortune, let alone someone who would neglect my brothers for my own sake."

Qin Zhiyuan listened to the conversation between the two while holding Chengzi aside. They didn’t enter the room, but they heard Su Yuanyuan’s words.

Qin Zhiyuan was envious of Chengzi and the other five. Even if they were at fault, as long as Su Yuanyuan was there, nothing would happen.

"Xiao Su, are you sure you want this?"

Su Yuanyuan nodded firmly. "Yes, I’ve already told Zhang Chunsheng, no one can take Hu Zi."

Zeng Zhenqing nodded, "Alright, I understand your stance now, Xiao Su. Remember, I’ve been through such ordeals myself."

Su Yuanyuan shook her head, "Leader, you are different. There’s no comparison to them. Hu Zi will fully cooperate with the investigation. But he must not be taken away. I’ll visit the garrison tonight. If anyone claims Zhang Chunsheng disobeyed orders, I’ll bear all the consequences.

And I want to know who accused Hu Zi."

Su Yuanyuan didn’t want to listen to Zeng Zhenqing’s sentiments, but today she had to act. She didn’t know before, but since she got there, regardless of everything, those six had been like family protecting and admiring her.

"Xiao Su. I really can’t reveal that."

Su Yuanyuan already knew who it was.

She stood up, "I know. Leader, you know what kind of person I am. ’An eye for an eye’ describes me perfectly. So whatever happens in the future, don’t blame me. No one can sway me.

I couldn’t care less about their dirty thoughts. Don’t mess with me and the people around me. If they want my position, my power, I can offer them with open hands, but they’ve crossed my bottom line. There’s no negotiation."