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The village chief and Wang Xingxing put on the airs of family members, showing no signs of leaving even after the meal was finished. Out of politeness, Qing Wenyu patiently accompanied the two in the living room.
When Song Pearl stood up to clear the dishes, the village chief finally got to the point.
He solemnly confessed to Qing Wenyu about what had happened on the boat. They had indeed taken some actions, and the rumors about Song Pearl sharing a bed with Qing Wenyu were concocted by him and Wang Xingxing.
Seeing Qing Wenyu's gradually darkening expression, the village chief quickly clarified, "It wasn't just the two of us; we also invited others to help..."
As soon as he said this, Qing Wenyu's face grew even darker.
The village chief chuckled awkwardly, revealing his intentions. "Our goal was to drive away Wu Yuqian, and we thought that Pearl and you were quite a match. Good water should not flow to outsiders; look at how well you are living now!"
They initially thought there would be some complications, but they did not expect that Song Pearl would marry Qing Wenyu so easily. If they had known that Song Pearl was Wu Qiang's daughter, they wouldn't have resorted to such underhanded methods.
"Actually, we feel quite sorry for Pearl; this was a scheme against her..."
After listening to the village chief, Qing Wenyu's deep-set eyes revealed no emotion as he coldly asked, "So what exactly happened between us at that time?"
"We only had a woman help take a photo of you two; as for what happened between you two, only you know!" Wang Xingxing shrugged with an ambiguous smile. "Besides, you’ve been married for so long; do you still care about what happened back then?"
Qing Wenyu shot Wang Xingxing a glance but ignored him.
"You’re not the kind of man who abandons someone after using them, are you?" Wang Xingxing added, noticing Qing Wenyu's expression. "If Resort gets sold, all of Pearl's hard work over these past two years will go to waste, and she will be very upset. A day as husband and wife is worth a hundred days of kindness; haven’t you thought about helping her?"
"Wen Yu..." The village chief wanted to say something but was interrupted by Qing Wenyu's sudden words.
"I accept your apology; can we leave now? You don’t need to worry about our marriage." Qing Wenyu stood up with a cold face and issued an eviction order.
"Also, about the Resort matter, you know, as long as you help, the people of Song Family Village will be eternally grateful!"
As he was forcibly pushed out the door, the village chief insisted on finishing his words. He always felt that Qing Wenyu was different from his father; he was a good person with a cold exterior but a warm heart.
"No need to see us off! We can go by ourselves."
Wang Xingxing ignored Qing Wenyu's attitude and waved goodbye enthusiastically.
Song Pearl followed behind Qing Wenyu, sending the village chief and Wang Xingxing out. She heard Wang Xingxing say to the village chief as they got into the car, "This Qing Wenyu is too domineering; Song Pearl must be a punching bag at home!"
She smiled slightly and closed the door. When she returned to the living room, Qing Wenyu had already gone to the bathroom.
Wu Yuqian and Jin Weicheng stood on the top floor of Cheng Hotel, overlooking the myriad lights below under the vast sky.
"Does this Resort really have such good development prospects? I've been investigating for so long and still can't see it!" Jin Weicheng lazily leaned against the railing on the rooftop. "If Song Pearl and Qing Wenyu don't promote this Resort, let's see how you end up!"
"That won't happen. The villagers of Song Family Village are like stubborn adhesive plaster; they won't leave this matter alone. As long as we put on a show of strength, they'll be scared into a frenzy. And Qing Wenyu and Song Pearl, both have meddlesome temperaments. As long as one of them insists, my plan will succeed!"
"You're just trying to marry a married man; what's so good about him?"
"Loving someone has nothing to do with what's good about him; it's all about feelings, feelings, you understand? Huahua Young Master!" Wu Yuqian crossed her arms, and the night breeze lifted her soft long hair, creating a captivating beauty, but her words were cold as ice.
"Song Pearl not only took away my marriage but also my father. Fortunately, I have Uncle Jin's support; otherwise, wouldn't I be in a miserable state now? I want to get everything back one by one."
"But your parents acknowledge that Song Pearl is indeed Wu Bo's daughter; you were taken away because of a mistake..."
"Isn't that just to protect that shameless woman, Song Pearl? They all favor her! I have to give up everything just so she won't be scolded! Is that reasonable? Although Song Pearl recognized her kinship, she didn't change her surname; that's an obvious fact. They are guilty!"
The starry night sky Wu Yuqian had dark eyes that were hard to discern.
"Don't use such harsh words; it doesn't suit your lady-like image. Actually, I think Song Pearl is quite a good woman—practical, steady, and capable, unlike your type..."
"You think she's good too?"
"No, she's not my type; she's too ugly..." Jin Weicheng laughed shamelessly. "I've always liked you, and now I'm even breaking up other people's relationships for you. When will you agree to date me?"
"If you stop being so fickle and looking for women from now on, I can consider our situation," Wu Yuqian looked at Jin Weicheng with disdain. "Can you do that?"
"Of course not right now; I haven't had enough fun yet!" Jin Weicheng loosened his tie. "Since the beautiful lady is uninterested, I won't waste time here. I'm off on a date!"
He quickly went downstairs.
"Not afraid of catching something!" Wu Yuqian expressionlessly watched Jin Weicheng's retreating figure and muttered resentfully.
Feeling better, by the lush pond, Wu Qiang was leisurely fishing while wearing a straw hat. A sound of cars approached from behind, but he paid no mind until several people in uniforms stood in front of him and showed their credentials.
"Hello, are you Mr. Wu Qiang?"
"I am," Wu Qiang looked up and assessed the strangers. "What do you need?"
"We're from the Investigation Bureau. We've received a report that during your tenure, you allegedly misappropriated company assets for personal gain. We need you to come with us to assist in the investigation."
"That's impossible." Wu Qiang fixed his gaze on them. "All my work and financial income during my tenure were above board; you must be mistaken."
"We're just following orders. Someone reported this, and you need to assist in the investigation. If there's nothing to it, we won't wrongfully accuse you," the uniformed person said with a cold but relatively polite tone.
"Alright, I'll go with you," Wu Qiang calmly put away his fishing rod. "Let me tidy up and make a call to my daughter."
"Sure."
Before the new person in charge arrived at the Resort, all routine work had to continue. Song Pearl had just set down the documents in her hands when Wu Qiang's call came in.
"What? Which Investigation Bureau?" Song Pearl's documents fell onto the table with a thud.
Wu Qiang was soon detained for questioning. If the investigation proved true, he would not escape a prison sentence.
"This is impossible! My dad would never embezzle funds to invest in the Resort; he has always used his own savings!" Song Pearl packed her things. "I need to go to D City; I can't let Dad suffer from this unjust accusation."
"I'll go with you. Don't worry; first, ask someone familiar over there to handle things and try not to get wronged," Qing Wenyu comforted the anxious Song Pearl. The two got into the car, and before they reached D City, they received a call from the company that several important clients had arrived and needed him to personally accompany them.
"You should go back; I can handle things here myself. My dad has worked in D City for many years and has some connections. If this is a frame-up, it will be cleared up quickly. There's no need to worry too much." Song Pearl insisted on getting out of the car midway. "No need to see me off; if anything happens at the Resort, please take care of it!"
Qing Wenyu couldn't convince her and had no choice but to turn the car around. He knew that Song Pearl didn't like to trouble others, even though they were now married.
Upon arriving in D City, Song Pearl used her connections to finally see Wu Qiang. He looked well, and his complexion hadn't changed much, indicating he hadn't suffered too much.
"I didn't expect they would fabricate a series of false evidence claiming I embezzled company funds," Wu Qiang couldn't help but feel angry, but his voice remained calm. "This Jin Zhu, whom I've treated like a brother all these years, who would have thought that before I'm even gone, he has such an insatiable appetite, not even sparing a Resort—what ambition!"
"Dad, you must take care of your health," Song Pearl held Wu Qiang's hand. "As long as you haven't done anything wrong, I will find a way to gather evidence to clear your name. We cannot suffer this kind of slander."
"Pearl, there are some things you don't understand. I've worked at Jin Mai for so many years; if they are intent on framing me, they will definitely find loopholes. Now Jin Zhu has good relations with the municipal government, and most of my old friends have been reassigned. If I want to clear my name, finding someone to help is my best bet."
"Wu Yuqian is now the General Manager of Jin Mai, so she should be familiar with every aspect of the company. I'm going to find her!" Song Pearl naturally assumed that Wu Qiang was referring to Wu Yuqian.
"Not her, you can't rely on her," Wu Qiang waved his hand.
"Then who is it?"
"It's Zhang Yunye." Wu Qiang slowly mentioned a name. "Since we got to know each other, there has been no news of him, but I feel like he is around. You need to find a way to get him to help and uncover the source of those defamatory allegations."
"Zhang Yunye? Isn't he one of your hired bodyguards? Does he have that kind of ability?" Song Pearl pondered, lowering her head. "I ran into him not long ago, but I don't have his contact information."
"Did he come back?" Wu Qiang suddenly became excited, a smile spreading across his face. "Where did you see him?"
"It was in that city we visited last time," Song Pearl didn't understand why Wu Qiang was so happy; she hadn't noticed anything particularly special about Zhang Yunye.
"That's great." Wu Qiang smiled at Song Pearl. "As long as he knows I'm in trouble, he won't just stand by and do nothing."
"But we don't know where he is," Song Pearl handed over a stack of cash. "You take this first, so you won't be wronged."
"Silly girl, I'm not in prison; I'm just assisting with an investigation. My movements are restricted, but I won't be wronged," Wu Qiang waved his hand at Song Pearl. "Besides, it's much safer here than outside." (To be continued)
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