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

The atmosphere suddenly cooled.

The office area of ​​the First Investigation Division was completely silent.

I've never seen Director Chen Hai so angry.

Even Lu Yike, who is usually fearless.

They were all quietly looking at the documents, not daring to utter a sound.

"Excuse me, everyone!"

Chen Hai suddenly spoke up.

His voice was loud and clear, quickly attracting everyone's attention.

"I shouldn't have answered the phone so loudly just now, I startled you."

"To avoid everyone making wild guesses, and besides, I have nothing to hide."

"So I'll be frank with everyone, it was my college roommate Hou Liangping who called me just now."

"He currently works in the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, while his wife, Zhong Xiaoai, works in the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision."

"In addition, Zhong Xiaoai has another identity. She is the daughter of Zhong Zhengguo, the former secretary of the provincial party committee of Handong Province."

"I don't know why they made my dad help Dafeng Factory promote its products to avoid going bankrupt due to a lack of orders."

"But as you all just heard, they want me to deal with Huilong Group, of course I can't agree to that!"

"We are public servants, not slaves of the Zhong family! Whether Huilong Group has problems or not, we will naturally pay attention to and investigate. It is not their place to point fingers!"

At this point, Chen Hai raised his wrist to look at his watch.

"I'm telling you all this so that you won't be influenced by certain leaders or relatives in your daily work!"

"Even if they hold high positions of power, we cannot abandon our principles and lose our bottom line in order to curry favor with them."

"If we, as law enforcement officers, take the lead in bending the law for personal gain, then what fairness is left in this society?"

"it is good!!"

Lu Yike suddenly shouted and stood up to applaud.

"Director Chen is absolutely right!"

The others also stood up and applauded.

"Director Chen is tough enough!"

"That's a real man, Director Chen!"

"Wow! They even dare to confront Zhong Shuji's daughter head-on!"

"Director Chen is definitely the number one real man in our anti-corruption bureau!"

"Upright and incorruptible, unafraid of power! Director Chen is a good role model for us!"

……

Colleagues cheered loudly in unison.

Seeing that he was about to boast about himself to the heavens, Chen Hai quickly stood up on a chair.

"Enough is enough!"

"Stop flattering me!"

"It's getting late, everyone should head home now!"

"Great!!"

Lu Yike took her bag and left first.

I was so eager to leave the house.

"Wait a moment!"

Chen Hai, who was looking down at her, immediately called out to her.

"What, what's wrong?"

Lu Yike turned around in surprise, fearing that she would have to work overtime again.

"You're leaving get off work without even wearing a coat? Do you know how cold it is outside?"

As Chen Hai spoke, he raised his hand and pointed to the down jacket that Lu Yike had draped over the seat.

"..."

Lu Yike was extremely embarrassed.

I hurried back and put on my down jacket.

"Why are you in such a hurry? Are you rushing off on a date?"

"It's almost nine o'clock, is it still possible to have a date with Young Master Zhao?"

"Isn't it the perfect time to get together for a late-night snack?"

"Why bother with a late-night snack? Can't you just go to bed earlier?"

"Haha, don't be so direct, you're making her blush!"

……

Lu Yike did not respond to her colleagues' laughter.

She quickly wrapped the scarf around her neck and rushed out the door.

Before he even left the procuratorate office building, he had already gotten through to Zhao Ruilong on the phone.

"Come to my house right now, I have something extremely important to tell you!"

Upon hearing the word "okay," Lu Yike immediately hung up the phone.

After leaving the compound, I first went to buy some late-night snacks.

I just arrived at the entrance of the residential area.

Just then, I saw Zhao Ruilong get out of the taxi, carrying a gift box in his hand.

"Wow, you got here fast!"

"Of course! With a late-night snack to eat, why wouldn't we run faster?"

Zhao Ruilong took the bag from Lu Yike's hand.

Braving the biting cold wind, the two walked into the residential area.

Before she even reached her doorstep, Lu Yike had already finished gossiping.

He also recited Chen Hai's speech to his colleagues word for word.

Zhao Ruilong was not alarmed after hearing this.

Chen Yanshi and his son have already sought refuge with the Zhao family.

Chen Hai's public confrontation with Zhong Xiaoai was both a way of drawing a line between them and a way of showing his loyalty.

As for the Zhong family...

They failed to protect Liang Qunfeng, and they were also unable to help Dafeng Factory.

After a series of defeats, I was naturally very unwilling to accept it.

It was only a matter of time before they turned their attention to Huilong Group.

Lu Yike suddenly stopped in her tracks.

"Hey, I've said so much to you, you should at least give me some kind of response!"

Zhao Ruilong quickly put on an angry expression.

"Our Huilong Group operates legally and compliantly, has created so many jobs, and has also contributed a lot of tax revenue."

"Zhong Xiaoai actually suspects we have something going on? I think she's the one with the problem! She's got something wrong with her head!"

Lu Yike laughed and said, "Do you dare to call her mentally ill to her face?"

"If she really uses her power against our Huilong Group, I'll not only scold her to her face, I'll make her suffer the consequences!!"

When Zhao Ruilong said this.

My mind was already racing.

What methods Zhong Xiaoai might take.

Now she and her father both work at the State Administration for Discipline Inspection and Supervision.

Hou Liangping is now working at the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Supreme People's Procuratorate.

So they want to deal with the Zhao family.

They will inevitably prioritize utilizing their existing position, power, and personal connections.

They will definitely focus their investigation on whether it is compliant for me and my sister, as family members of officials, to participate in investment and business.

They will also inevitably investigate Huilong Group's operations to determine if there are any illegal activities such as bribery, tax evasion, or other corrupt practices.

but……

To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, I had already made ample preparations.

Everything Huilong Group does complies with current laws and regulations.

Even if Zhong Zhengguo and the people behind him are incredibly powerful and capable of drafting and promulgating new laws and regulations, it won't work.

Because there is a major principle in the judiciary.

The law does not apply retroactively!

Generally speaking, newly promulgated laws are not binding on previous laws.

In other words, it is impossible for a new law to be suddenly enacted to arrest people who have engaged in similar behaviors in the past and accuse them of committing crimes, since such behaviors were not previously subject to legal constraints.

Just like in China today, there aren't many high-rise buildings, and throwing objects from high-rise buildings is not common, so there is no crime of throwing objects from high-rise buildings in the criminal law.

Even if this charge is drafted and introduced as quickly as possible, it is impossible to convict someone who has previously committed the act of throwing objects from a height.

therefore.

In terms of laws and regulations, Zhao Ruilong had already made 'advanced predictions' long ago.

If they can't find a problem in this area, what measures will they take?

Before Zhao Ruilong could make up his mind, Lu Yike had already opened the door.

The warm light shone out.

A warm breeze also came towards us.

obviously.

Wu Xinyi left the light on for her daughter and also turned on the air conditioner.

That way, when Lu Yike returns home, it won't be in the dark and freezing cold.

"Keep it down, don't wake my mom."

As she spoke, Lu Yike took out a pair of brand-new plush slippers from the shoe cabinet.

"Is it newly bought?"

"Yes, my mom bought it especially for you. Besides slippers, she also bought pajamas!"

"Auntie is so kind to me! I guess I'll have to come here more often!"

"Go away, go away! Who gave you permission to come here so often?"

Don't you want me to come more often?

"I don't want to!"

"Okay, then I'll go?"

"Don't come back once you've left!"

……

When the two are flirting.

Wu Xinyi hurriedly retreated to the master bedroom and gently closed the door.

"So that's why this girl left work before 10 o'clock today. Turns out she brought Ruilong home!"

After hanging up her coat, Wu Xinyi tiptoed back to her warm bed.

I was so happy.

There was something she had kept from her daughter for many days.

The vice president in charge of personnel and organization spoke with her.

After the Spring Festival, I will be able to become the presiding judge of the Second Civil Division.

The reason I've kept it a secret all this time...

I wanted to give my daughter a big surprise after the official appointment was announced.

"How many years have I endured hardship to take this step forward!"

"But after all these years of hard work and so much effort, in the end, it's not as good as Xiao Ke dating Ruilong."

"But everyone in the entire Handong High Court knows what kind of relationship they have, and they also know that I, Wu Xinyi, will be related to Zhao Shuji by marriage. Are they going to prevent me from advancing my career? Do they even want to keep my job?"

Wu Xinyi smiled, feeling incredibly happy.

Now, she can't wait for the two of them to get married.

Ideally, the couple should get pregnant first, then get married.

This is truly a done deal and a double celebration!

to this end.

She pretended to be asleep so as not to go out and become a third wheel.

To provide the young couple with enough space for romance.

the next morning.

After preparing a hearty and nutritious breakfast, Wu Xinyi did not intend to knock on her daughter's bedroom door.

As someone who's been through it all, she can certainly understand that when a young couple hasn't seen each other for a long time, it's bound to be a case of dry wood meeting a raging fire.

So, as usual, she left breakfast in the pot, so her daughter could just heat it up a little after she got up.

As soon as she came out of the kitchen, she saw Zhao Ruilong walking out of her daughter's room.

"Ruilong, why didn't you sleep a little longer?"

"I'm going to the airport. My older sister and her family are coming back for the Chinese New Year."

"Then you should eat breakfast before you go. I've already prepared it."

"I'm afraid it's too late. My second sister is already at the entrance of the community."

"Then I'll pack it in a bag for you to eat on the way!"

Wu Xinyi hurriedly returned to the kitchen.

Zhao Ruilong zipped up his down jacket and strolled to the door.

"Auntie, my dad said he's been wanting to invite you to dinner for a while now. My eldest sister's family and my second brother-in-law are all back today. Would it be convenient for you to come to my house for a get-together tonight?"

There was a snap.

Wu Xinyi's hand was not steady.

The egg slipped and fell into the pot.

Without bothering to pick it up, she quickly turned around and nodded.

"Convenient, of course it's convenient!"

"Please tell Zhao Shuji that I will definitely be there tonight!"