Transmigrated as a vicious stepmother, I raised a child who became a heartthrob.

"You miss me to a great extent? I miss you so, so much."

Huo Wang said with a smile, but his voice betrayed his exhaustion.

"Let's get down to business."

Jiang Zhuhua interrupted the other party's attempt to continue the teasing.

“One of them is the bureau chief’s child, and the others are from wealthy families. I accessed nearby surveillance footage. I asked people in the neighborhood.”

In summary, it's rather bland, just a few sentences.

Huo Wang clearly remembered the look of contempt in those people's eyes when they arrived.

It's hard to describe what that look was like. Despite being perfectly polite in manners and speech, there was an underlying sense of contempt, every word and action radiating disdain. After shaking hands, the person unconsciously wiped their hands with a handkerchief, their gaze slightly downwards.

They speak politely and courteously, but their behavior is as if they want to trample people into the ground.

"Tell me, how much money do you want to put this matter behind us?"

After some pleasantries and small talk, one of the parents blurted out those words, as if their entire action was just an attempt to extort money.

"You hit someone and aren't going to apologize? Our sixth child didn't do anything, and you kids hit him for no reason. Isn't this a gang fight?"

Huo Wang was furious, but he had to maintain a calm demeanor and speak these words in a composed manner.

“These are just conflicts between children, nothing serious. The child is injured, we'll take him to the hospital. We'll pay for the medical expenses! We'll also pay for his nutritional supplements.”

Then, some parent casually uttered a sentence, their voice light and playful. It sounded like they were discussing a decision, but more like they were bestowing a handout.

"Don't you all understand? What I mean is that your children were at fault first, and our sixth grader suffered an undeserved disaster. Do you understand the need to apologize and make compensation?"

This matter shouldn't have been resolved this way; imprisonment would have been the best course of action for them. However, imprisonment is also the worst possible course of action.

Because going to jail will leave a criminal record, those children's parents don't seem to care much about what their children look like. But this kind of thing affects three generations, and if you're not careful, they might fight you to the death. You can't always be on guard against them.

That's why Huo Wang didn't mention going to jail.

Xiao Liu has already suffered an undeserved misfortune. If things escalate too much, Xiao Liu will only face retaliation.

"It's just a child's joke, sir. Don't take it so seriously. Besides, that child is not related to you at all. Don't make such a big deal out of it."

A man in a suit and tie, casually smoking a cigarette.

Those people speak in such a light and casual manner, but it is precisely this casual tone that makes people feel that their dignity and self-respect have been trampled on and crushed.

"Children's roughhousing? He needed four stitches at the hospital and broke a rib. Is that what you call roughhousing? I've already had the doctor issue a medical report for his injuries."

Huo Wang was utterly fed up with this feeling. Just like many years ago. Disgusting and irritating.

"Wow, that was pretty heavy-handed."

One of them said this jokingly.

Human life seemed worthless in their mouths, and the light dimmed.

"So, did you remember their names?"

Jiang Zhuhua listened to these words; they weren't many, but he could already sense the predicament the person had been in.

Huo Wang simply felt sorry for the child, or perhaps he saw himself reflected in the child. However, this kindness must be tempered; if it goes too far, it will cause trouble for both of them.

"remember."

Huo Wang originally wanted to say he didn't remember, but in the end he still said it.

"How will your involvement in this matter affect you?"

Huo Wang added, asking cautiously and earnestly.

"If it affects you in any way, I don't care. This matter originally had nothing to do with you. I'll try to find a way to send Xiao Liu away."

That's what Huo Wang said, and he's already started planning how to better resolve this matter. It's nothing more than enduring some grievances, bowing his back, swallowing those words, and enduring those humiliations.

Having no money, power, or influence is the only downside. When trouble comes, you can only cower in fear.

"It's okay, just tell me your name."

Jiang Zhuhua would never get himself into such a predicament. Kindness has its limits, and Jiang Zhuhua would never try to save someone who is stuck in a quagmire and can't be pulled out. He didn't want the other person to drag him down with them.

Huo Wang then revealed the name, and after the two hung up the phone, Jiang Zhuhua dialed another person's number.

It's important to understand that entertainment companies not only accept all sorts of scripts, but also scripts for various countries to film and some charitable projects. Therefore, Jiang Zhuhua can actually exchange a few words with people from some countries.

Moreover, whether it's taxation or anything else, it inevitably involves dealing with various government departments.

What a coincidence! There just happens to be an anti-corruption phone number in the phone book.

Jiang Zhuhua is rich and it's nothing serious, so he's just inviting a few people over for a chat.

As for power? Jiang Zhuhua is now in cahoots with that person, who has far more contacts than she does.

If it's usable, then of course we should use it.

Running a business? The tax bureau should check it out. In the food service industry? Remember to visit the health bureau. Also, carefully check all kinds of licenses and permits. And that bureau chief? Does your account have any unexplained income?

Those who raise those kinds of children and say those kinds of things are inherently bad. They can't even pretend to be good people, so how could they not be afraid of being investigated?

The winds of public opinion are blowing. You have to understand, this is an era of rapid internet development. The internet's memory may not be very long, but public opinion is a fearsome thing. As long as it reaches the people around the central figure, that's enough.

The matter seemed to have been resolved perfectly, and the revenge was very satisfying.

But this is just the beginning. If you're going to do something, you have to do it; it's best not to give the other party a chance to retaliate.

Jiang Zhuhua firmly believed in this principle, and similarly, Xiao Liu could not stay here any longer.

Because a cornered dog will jump over a wall, and a cornered rabbit will bite.

He got the money from the private settlement—tens of thousands of yuan—which wasn't actually a lot of money. Xiao Liu carefully wrapped it in a waterproof plastic bag, not putting it in his bank card, but using this most clumsy method.

“Someone will pick you up when you get there. You can learn the skills from him; his car repair skills are also good.”

Huo Wang had a cigarette dangling from his mouth, but he didn't smoke it. He simply patted Xiao Liu's shoulder lightly, brushing the dust off his clothes.

"Don't blame me, this is the best I could do."

Huo Wang spoke slowly, a cigarette dangling from his lips.