Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 191 Zhang Xiaoxue's Thunderous Fury, Zhao Ruilong's Embarrassed Speechlessness!

Director Xu became anxious.

Take people's money and eliminate disasters for them.

She received a considerable amount of benefits from the Han family.

Naturally, they had to do their best to speak up for the Han family and persuade Zhang Xiaoxue to understand.

So, appealing to personal feelings, reasoning with others, and talking about benefits—none of these three approaches worked.

Zhang Xiaoxue remains stubborn and refuses to forgive.

When she got angry, she naturally started to use indirect 'threats and intimidation'.

But she obviously didn't know.

If she hadn't threatened and intimidated her like that, Zhang Xiaoxue wouldn't have taken her anger out on her.

They said the Han family was rich and powerful, and that they would make it impossible for him to stay in Jiangcheng, and that his life might even be in danger...

How could Zhang Xiaoxue possibly bear this?

She is the daughter of Zhang Jingchong, the top official in Linjiang Province.

She should have been the least likely to be bullied or threatened.

totally unexpected……

Conceal your identity and keep a low profile.

Yet they were threatened and intimidated in this way.

For a while.

Zhang Xiaoxue was so angry that she laughed.

The Han family, a mere family, is trying to make it impossible for me to stay in Linjiang Province?

"Director Xu, what did you just say?"

"If I refuse a toast, am I going to have to drink a forfeit? Is my life over?"

"What do you mean? Does that mean my life is in danger if I don't forgive Han Changfeng?"

"Does our Linjiang Province still have laws? Does it still have justice? If the victim doesn't forgive the murderer, does that mean they deserve retaliation?"

Several questions in a row did not quell Director Xu's anger.

This only made Director Xu even angrier.

"Zhang Xiaoxue!"

"Have you been reading too much? Have you become stupid from all that reading?"

"Why would an ordinary person like you offend someone who is rich and powerful?"

"Can't we be more realistic? Let's not be so naive and childish, okay?"

"You're a PhD in journalism, you must know how many criminal cases go unsolved every year, right?"

"You must know how many people mysteriously disappear and how many are murdered without even knowing why every year?"

"Do you really think the law is omnipotent? Do you really think the police can protect you 24/7, all year round?"

"I'm not cursing you, but if you really offend someone rich and powerful, they have plenty of ways and people to deal with you."

"You never know, one day you might be walking down the street or driving along when you get hit with a hammer, stabbed, or even shot in the head!"

"Believe it or not, there are quite a few murder cases like this, where the perpetrator meticulously plans the crime, then suddenly commits it and quickly escapes. You can ask around in the legal affairs section..."

Zhang Xiaoxue knew that Director Xu was not exaggerating.

Even after the turn of the millennium, public security has improved considerably.

However, various illegal and criminal activities continue to emerge.

Scammers and con artists, pickpockets on public transport, robberies on motorcycles while walking...

There are cases of all kinds, big and small, almost every day.

Incidents resulting in casualties are not uncommon.

Therefore, the Han family, relying on their wealth and power, certainly has many ways to retaliate against me if they really want to.

Even if it costs 50,000 yuan to cripple one of your hands or legs, there would be plenty of people eager to do it.

Two hundred thousand can buy a life, and that's not just a joke.

Last year, an unsolved murder case occurred in the urban area of ​​Jiangcheng.

A mine owner offended someone and was followed and stalked before being murdered in front of a teahouse.

The masked and gloved killer used a homemade double-barreled flintlock pistol, which fired a large number of steel balls.

The first shot left the mine owner with a bloody mess in his chest and abdomen.

He then quickly moved forward and fired another shot into the head.

The final shot blew the mine owner's head off!

The murderer threw away the musket and immediately fled on a motorcycle.

Moreover, he stole the motorcycle before committing the crime.

To evade detection, he even stole someone else's motorcycle license plate.

Not long after riding out of the city, I abandoned the motorcycle in the middle of nowhere.

After the incident, the police conducted extensive investigations and apprehended the mastermind behind the murder-for-hire scheme.

But the professional assassin known in the underworld as "Gun Bro," who is extremely adept at counter-surveillance and ruthless and decisive, has yet to be caught.

and so……

Director Xu said that offending the Han family would probably ruin one's life, and he wasn't just bluffing.

However, the more she threatened Zhang Xiaoxue...

This only strengthened Zhang Xiaoxue's resolve to deal with Han Changfeng's family.

"Director Xu, please don't scare me. I, Zhang Xiaoxue, am not easily frightened."

"Hey, kid, why won't you listen to advice? I'm doing this for your own good!"

Director Xu's mouth, like a machine gun, began to rattle off again:

"People must learn to assess the situation and weigh the pros and cons!"

"Even a wise man knows not to suffer a loss in front of him. Why would a little girl like you offend someone so rich and powerful?"

"What good does it do you to have Han Changfeng sentenced and imprisoned, besides making you feel like you've gotten your revenge?"

"You're still young, you have a bright future ahead of you. Don't be so petty and narrow-minded. Can't you broaden your horizons a bit?"

Zhang Xiaoxue felt a surge of anger.

"Director Xu, it seems you are very good at assessing the situation and weighing the pros and cons!"

"I was wondering why our station doesn't dare to expose and report on the dark side of things. It turns out you're afraid of offending people!"

“You’re afraid of offending those rich and powerful people, losing your job and future, and possibly even your life.”

"Hey, I'm just curious, how much did the Han family give you? Why did you go to such lengths to coerce and entice me?"

"Zhang Xiaoxue!!"

Director Xu was furious.

"You little brat, what nonsense are you spouting?"

"I kindly taught you how to be a good person and helped you avoid unnecessary trouble, and you actually suspect that I accepted benefits from the Han family? You even said that I dare not expose the dark side. Do you have any conscience at all?"

Zhang Xiaoxue snorted coldly, "Of course I do! I still have a conscience and a sense of justice, which is why I will never bow down to the Han family!"

"I refuse to believe that just because they're rich and powerful, they can treat the law like a joke, that they can control everything in Jiangcheng, and that they can kill me!"

Director Xu angrily shouted, "Then you can just wait to die! You stupid thing that won't listen to reason!"

"I was trying to give you some good advice, but you wouldn't listen. You're such a stubborn fool, you can't be reasoned with!"

Zhang Xiaoxue stopped and squinted her eyes slightly.

"Great, really great!"

"So you've shown your true colors now that you couldn't help the Han family!"

"Then I'll be frank with you: not only will I not forgive Han Changfeng, I will also not let the Han family off the hook!"

"I won't even let you go, you sycophantic, cowardly, and servile old bitch who works for the Han family!!"

After finishing her tirade, Zhang Xiaoxue hung up the phone immediately before Director Xu could respond.

To avoid her immediately calling back and cursing, and also to keep my word right away.

Zhang Xiaoxue immediately called Director Luo.

"Hello, Uncle Luo, this is Xiaoxue. I wanted to ask if Han Changfeng's case has been officially filed?"

"Since the facts of the crime are clear and the evidence is conclusive, let's quickly file a case and formally detain him!"

"Also, someone in your team has malicious intentions and leaked my information to the Han family. Han Changfeng's cousin, Han Changyu, wants to compensate me with a brand new Passat sedan, plus a whole trunk full of cash."

"Not only that, they also approached Director Xu at my workplace, who, under the guise of doing it for my own good, gave me a long lecture. When I refused to listen, she resorted to threats and bribes..."

After making the call to Director Luo, Zhang Xiaoxue immediately contacted several departments, including the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

And they all call directly to the top leader.

Oh shit!

They've all become a threat to us.

Why be so polite?

Isn't it just bullying others by taking advantage of one's power?

As if anyone can't say that!

I keep a low profile in my daily life so that everyone can get along well.

Since being humble and low-key only brings intimidation and insults, then I'll stop being low-key!

My father is the most powerful person in Linjiang Province. How can he put up with this humiliation?

At last.

Zhang Xiaoxue, of course, didn't forget to call Secretary Liao to let him know.

After hearing Zhang Xiaoxue's account, Secretary Liao was naturally furious.

The daughter of a top official was actually threatened and intimidated?

Good guy!

This is absolutely outrageous and arrogant!

If I don't unleash a thunderous rage and strike hard, I'll have wasted my time as a secretary!

"Two days!"

"Xiaoxue, give me two days!"

"If I don't clean them up by the weekend, I'll resign next Monday!"

……

Domestic flight arrival exit.

Zhao Ruilong paced back and forth.

On the large LED screen, it was displayed that the flight from Jiangcheng to Jingzhou had already landed.

Many passengers had already come out, but Zhang Xiaoxue still hadn't appeared.

"Strange, why haven't they come out yet?"

"Even if you checked your luggage, you should have received it by now, right?"

"Those passengers who just passed by were all pushing suitcases!"

Zhao Ruilong was suspicious and wondered if Zhang Xiaoxue was in the bathroom.

I put down my phone and decided to wait a few more minutes.

If they still don't come out, I'll really have to call and ask.

But less than five minutes had passed.

Zhang Xiaoxue then came out.

He was carrying only a bag, without pushing or pulling any suitcases.

Seeing her serious expression and unsmiling demeanor.

Zhao Ruilong couldn't help but wonder, who has offended this old lady?

"Sister Xue, I'm here!"

Zhao Ruilong called out and waved with a smile.

Zhang Xiaoxue paused for a moment, then smiled gently.

His angry expression vanished instantly, replaced by a happy smile.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Xiaoxue didn't know what she was thinking.

She rushed out, suddenly opened her arms, and hugged Zhao Ruilong tightly.

She felt much better after hugging Zhao Ruilong, even though she was still full of anger.

My restless and anxious mind instantly became calm and at ease.

only……

This sudden hug left Zhao Ruilong, who had extended his right hand to shake hands, feeling quite embarrassed.

What embarrassed him even more was that Zhang Xiaoxue hugged him tightly, her voice trembling with tears, and said with some self-reproach:

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Ruilong!"

Zhao Ruilong gripped his toes tightly.

It feels like I'm about to carve out a three-bedroom, one-living-room apartment from scratch.

He glanced sideways at Zhong Xiaoai, who had landed earlier and flown in from Yanjing to discuss cooperation with him.

Zhong Xiaoai gave a half-smile, her eyes conveying a profound meaning.

It was as if the silence was saying, 'Don't worry, I'll keep it a secret.'

this moment.

Zhao Ruilong felt like he was in a situation he couldn't clear his name even if he jumped into the Yellow River.

There's absolutely no way to explain it.

Could it be that I only met Zhao Xiaoxue yesterday and we're not boyfriend and girlfriend?

Unless they are a couple deeply in love who have been separated for a long time.

She is a tall, beautiful woman with stunning looks and an outstanding temperament.

Would she run out and throw herself into his arms in front of everyone?

She'll also snuggle up to me like a little bird, and apologize with a guilty look on her face.

After all, it's unusual for a man and a woman to engage in such intimate behavior.

They're either family members or lovers.

Considering the two individuals, they cannot be siblings.

Therefore, Zhong Xiaoai would definitely be certain that the two are a couple.

Explaining it would only make it seem like a cover-up.

Also.

There seemed to be a hint of 'mischievousness' in Zhong Xiaoai's eyes.

Clearly, his earlier address of "Sister Xue" was a mistake.

In addition, his current officially recognized girlfriend, Lu Yike, is also slightly older than him.

This inevitably led Zhong Xiaoai to mistakenly believe that she was not only two-timing, but also had a particular fondness for relationships with younger men.

This finally made Zhao Ruilong realize the truth firsthand.

Why is it that sometimes when you're wrongly accused, you can't explain yourself and the more you try to explain, the worse it gets?

Then I thought about it.

Since explaining is useless, I might as well not explain at all.

"Alright, Sister Xue, let me introduce you to someone!"

"Who is it?"

Zhang Xiaoxue asked casually, leaning back.

Then, she suddenly realized that she had actually wrapped her arms around Zhao Ruilong.

My goodness!

Am I really going crazy?

moment.

Zhang Xiaoxue's cheeks flushed, and a blush rose on her delicate skin.

After quickly letting go of his hands, he awkwardly took a step back.

"Sister Xue, her name is Zhong Xiaoai."

"I used to work in the Third Inspection Office of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision, and now I am the general manager of Yanjing Xiao Ai Trading Company."

Out of politeness, Zhang Xiaoxue quickly extended her hand and shook hands with Zhong Xiaoai in a courtesy greeting.

Zhong Xiaoai didn't mince words; after a few pleasantries, she went straight to the point:

"Since we're meeting for the first time, Sister Xue, you probably don't know me, but you must have heard of my father."

Zhang Xiaoxue frowned slightly.

"Your surname is Zhong, so your father wouldn't be...?"

"That's right, my father is Zhong Zhengguo, who was brought down in your Linjiang Province!"