Chapter 820: 820 Incident
After eating to their fill, they went directly to the meeting room. The issues from yesterday needed to be organized; it would make answering them quicker.
Gradually, people started coming in. Seeing the leaders at work, they sat down as well. Everyone had diligently reviewed the documents the night before, marking anything they didn’t understand or were unsure about. This way, they could discuss them.
Today, it was the two of them holding the meeting again. The morning was dedicated to solving problems, while the afternoon was for discussing issues.
Still working until nine in the evening, Su Yuanyuan drove home.
"What if we arrange a dormitory for Xiao Su?"
Qin Zhiyuan packed his things. "She will definitely refuse. I’ve known her for so long. She dislikes being constrained and doesn’t like crowds."
"Haha, it’s such a contradiction that this solitary person is so capable."
Last night, he went to see Xu Guozhi. They discussed Su Yuanyuan, and in the end, they agreed to let her be in charge of foreign affairs. She is truly suitable for it.
A week passed just like this. The arrangements for the foreign assignment were basically all set.
They also simulated possible scenarios. Now, they’re just waiting to set off.
"Leader, I’m taking two days off to rest at home."
Lu Chengmin smiled, "Alright, go rest. You’ve been exhausted lately, right? But I have two documents here; can you translate them for me? Let Zhiyuan come to pick them up."
Su Yuanyuan looked at the files on the table, picked them up, and put them in her bag.
"Okay, Secretary Qin, you can pick them up tomorrow afternoon."
"Great, I’ll take a stroll too. Clear my head."
Su Yuanyuan remained noncommittal. They’re all top-notch smart people. They know what they’re doing.
Just because I can’t adapt, doesn’t mean they can’t.
Today, Su Yuanyuan got back early and drove to Zeng Hongling’s place. She stopped at a restaurant and bought some braised meat and fried sauce.
"Yuanyuan, you have some time now?"
"Yes, how’s it going? Have you been to the hospital for a check-up?"
"Yes, the doctor said I’m healthy, no issues. I’m thinking of going to the hospital half a month later."
Su Yuanyuan set down the things and handed Zeng Hongling a big apple.
"That’s the right way to do it."
At this moment, a middle-aged woman walked in. Su Yuanyuan’s eyes narrowed. Goodness, did they have to resort to circuitous means to harm me?
Really, do they think I’m just easy to bully because I’m not throwing a fit?
"Yuanyuan, this is a relative of Yang Liulang’s coworker. She’s good at working and cooking.
Sister-in-law Tian, this is my friend; she’s having dinner here today. These are the dishes she brought, please plate them."
Su Yuanyuan didn’t say a word. It wasn’t suitable to speak with Zeng Hongling now; better to wait until Yang Liulang came back.
"Yuanyuan, this apple is really delicious."
"It’s alright. I picked it in the cafeteria and brought it back for you."
"Your meals are quite good, with fruits and all."
"Not bad, as long as you like it. By the way, is Daoist Zhan still coming?"
"They haven’t been coming. They’re particularly busy now. Yixin said that after I give birth, he will go and procure herbs."
"Does he have to go?"
"This time he’s going back home, my father-in-law and my dad prepared a lot. We’re uneasy here, so we decided to let Yixin go and bring them back."
"That’s good, this way your family can also rest assured."
"I heard from Daoist Zhan that all the ginseng we got has been used up, and the ones collected now aren’t good."
"If I weren’t going abroad this year, I would have planned to go pick ginseng, but now I can’t."
The two continued chatting for another half an hour until Yang Liulang returned.
"Xiao Su, I was just thinking of looking for you."
"Let’s talk after dinner." She wanted to ask Yang Liulang about the caretaker matter.
In truth, it was because she still didn’t fully trust Yang Liulang.
Suddenly, Su Yuanyuan knocked Zeng Hongling’s chopsticks to the ground.
The couple was bewildered.
When the caretaker came in with more dishes, Su Yuanyuan kicked her over.
Without a word, Yang Liulang found a rope and tied her up.
"Throw out all the food at home; the grains should be fine. I’ll take this person away."
Zeng Hongling was so scared that her face turned white. "Yuanyuan."
"It’s alright. If you feel unwell, go to the hospital immediately. Now is the perfect time to go to the hospital."
"Don’t worry, this was aimed at me."
Yang Liulang also looked really upset. This situation happening under his nose was a disgrace.
"Xiao Su, don’t worry. I’ll take Hongling to the hospital now."
"Stay with her in the hospital. There shouldn’t be anyone else targeting me. But Hongling was scared; the hospital can’t leave her alone."
"Alright, I got it."
Earlier, he had knocked the woman unconscious and dragged her into the car.
Zeng Hongling frowned, "Yuanyuan, be careful."
"Rest assured. Just protect yourself, it’s my fault for dragging you into this."
"What are you saying? I’ll be fine too."
Yang Liulang quickly buried the food, mainly fearing that throwing it away might lead someone to pick it up and cause more trouble.
Su Yuanyuan drove straight back to the garrison, thinking Zhang Chunsheng could make better use of this person.
Upon arriving at the gate, "Call the leader."
The guard didn’t recognize Su Yuanyuan today but didn’t delay seeing her drive up.
In no time, Zhou Cong arrived. "Sister-in-law."
"There’s someone in the car who tried to poison me. Who’s at home?"
"Daqing is. He hasn’t left."
"Alright, have Daqing join me in the interrogation."
The guard was astonished; could this be the leader’s wife with the godlike presence?
After driving in, they dragged the woman into the interrogation room. Su Yuanyuan went outside to wash her hands and returned to see Daqing was already there.
"Sister-in-law."
"Hmm, wake her up. Maybe you can finally conclude that unfinished task."
Daqing wouldn’t object. The recorders felt a bit excited. They had interrogated many people alongside Sister-in-law. That was a real interrogation, with a great sense of achievement.
The woman slowly regained consciousness. Seeing Su Yuanyuan sitting across from her and realizing she was tied up, she knew she was exposed.
So she just closed her eyes.
Su Yuanyuan smiled, "Daqing, as long as she’s breathing, it’s fine. I haven’t eaten yet; I’ll see what’s in the cafeteria."
"Yes, sister-in-law, Zhou Cong is waiting outside to arrange it for you."
Su Yuanyuan left without caring what happened inside; she already knew what she needed to know. If her statement didn’t match up later, then too bad.
Zhou Cong drove to the cafeteria, which was in the process of cleaning up. Knowing sister-in-law was coming, the chef prepared some handmade noodles.