It was He Shiyuan!

The woman having an affair with Yuan Han turned out to be He Shiyuan, the daughter of a Hong Kong merchant investing in Pengcheng.

The office colleagues’ gazes toward Yuan Han became even more peculiar.

One male colleague, his face reddening with anger, burst out: “Section Chief Yuan, you’re… you’re something else!”

This man raised his fist to punch Yuan Han but was held back by others.

Violence wasn’t the answer – whoever struck first would be in the wrong… even though Yuan Han was clearly at fault here. Being a married man and having an affair was bad enough, but stealing a colleague’s love interest was going too far.

Everyone knew about Miss He’s previous relationship with their colleague.

The relationship had mysteriously cooled off, leaving him heartbroken until now.

So it was Section Chief Yuan who had stolen her away!

Yuan Han had always claimed to be Mayor Tang’s relative, saying he was a leader’s son-in-law. Having an influential father-in-law wasn’t enough; he even went after a Hong Kong merchant’s daughter. Such greed, wanting to have it all.

He deserved to be tied to that tree.

So Yuan Han thought he was the protagonist of some story, entitled to all the good fortune?

He wanted power, and wouldn’t let go of money either.

Greedy for both power and wealth – why not just ride a rocket to the moon while you’re at it?

He might have been good-looking before, but now his face was a horrific sight, with ghastly wounds that would leave scars.

This was probably Yuan Han’s wife’s doing, wanting to destroy his reputation. With such a major scandal about his conduct, Yuan Han’s career was ruined – he could forget about any promotion.

His colleagues, believing his career was over and despising his character, instantly became cold towards him.

Only Yuan Han himself knew that his problems were more serious than just an affair.

An affair scandal at worst would get him fired from his position.

But taking bribes using his official position – that would land him in prison.

“Big Sister is right, I’m finished anyway. He Shiyuan has already handed over the evidence to the Disciplinary Committee… let’s all go down together! He Shiyuan and Ye Xiaoqiong broke the law, they hired people to attack me. Ye Xiaoqiong might be hiding somewhere, but He Shiyuan is a known person and can’t escape. File a report, go to the police!”

If he was going down, everyone would go down with him.

When the Disciplinary Committee investigates, the Zhou family won’t escape clean either!

And He Shiyuan, helping Ye Xiaoqiong harm him – shouldn’t she be punished too?

Yuan Han’s expression was maniacal, and the Yuan family’s mother and daughters couldn’t swallow this insult.

Yes, they would file a police report against Ye Xiaoqiong and He Shiyuan!

Ye Xiaoqiong had taken everything from them, Yuan Han’s career was already lost, his marriage to Zhou Yi couldn’t be saved, and their house and savings were gone. The Yuan family had nothing left to lose. Filing a report might help them recover some money, the portion that He Shiyuan had swindled… Though Mother Yuan was physically weak, the Yuan sisters, seeking sympathy, still carried their mother to the police station.

Just as the three women left Yuan Han’s workplace, Disciplinary Committee officials arrived for him.

“Yuan Han, come with us.”

Yuan Han remained quite composed.

At this point, whether he faced it or ran from it, the outcome would be the same – he would drag everyone down with him!

Make everyone miserable.

Didn’t Xia Xiaolan look down on him?

Well, he would insist he was Mayor Tang’s relative and see how the Disciplinary Committee would handle that, haha!

The Zhou family looked down on him too.

But he was still Zhou Wenbang’s son-in-law, and he would claim Zhou Wenbang told him to take the money.

Yes, he would report Zhou Wenbang too. Zhou Wenbang must have embezzled money – how else could he afford to send Zhou Yi to study abroad?

Yuan Han’s face showed a cruel smile, particularly grotesque with his injuries!

At the hospital.

Zhou Yi hadn’t truly regained consciousness.

After Luo Yaozong brought her to the hospital, she developed a high fever, drifting in and out of consciousness, constantly fluctuating between states, her mind in a haze.

Never truly awake – or perhaps she didn’t want to be awake?

Exhausted by Yuan Han’s scandal and Joan’s ‘betrayal,’ Zhou Yi wanted to escape.

Her consciousness resisted, refusing to wake.

Luo Yaozong was terrified.

If something went wrong, wouldn’t it be because he was too late to save Zhou Yi?

“Manager Ge, I’m innocent! How was I supposed to know women fighting could lead to this? Manager Ge… wuwuwu…”

Manager Ge had promised to promote him to a security team leader if he handled things well!

Could he still get that position now?

What would happen when the Xia demon… no, Director Xia found out? Maybe that demon wouldn’t hit or scold him, but would make him ‘jump’ from the sixth floor again?

If that was the case, should he jump?

Maybe he should, as long as they didn’t fire him.

If he couldn’t work at Qihang, Luo Yaozong truly didn’t know what else he could do!

This coward had been abused as a security guard until he developed a sense of belonging.

Ge Jian had already spoken with the doctor. Zhou Yi’s injuries weren’t serious; her unconscious state was mainly due to the fever and psychological trauma.

“Alright, Director Xia will be here soon. Your situation will be dealt with when she arrives. Wait here at the hospital for now!”

Ge Jian’s words made Luo Yaozong even more anxious.

Soon after, Xia Xiaolan hurried over, accompanied by a worried middle-aged woman.

“Director Xia.”

“Di-rec-tor~”

Luo Yaozong wasn’t being cute; his tongue was trembling.

Xia Xiaolan wanted to speak with Luo Yaozong, but not now. She needed to take Jiang Hong to see Zhou Yi first. She merely nodded at Luo Yaozong, focusing mainly on Ge Jian:

“How are Zhou Yi’s injuries?”

“The injuries aren’t serious. Her left arm dislocation has been reset, and she has multiple contusions and abrasions…”

They were all external injuries – looking swollen and frightening but would reduce in two or three days.

These injuries didn’t seem significant to Ge Jian.

Of course, he was a rough martial artist, while Zhou Yi was a leader’s daughter – even a small scratch might be considered serious.

Jiang Hong’s eyes were bloodshot; she had been crying on the way here. But at the hospital, she refused to show any weakness, especially in front of others.

“Aunt, let’s go in and see Sister Zhou Yi first?”

Xia Xiaolan also felt the situation wasn’t serious, but needed to see for herself to be reassured.

She entered the ward with Jiang Hong.

Zhou Yi looked terrible, and Jiang Hong couldn’t help but sit beside her.

Zhou Yi was delirious with a fever, alternating between crying and laughing.

Sometimes cursing, calling “Mom,” occasionally calling “Joan.” Jiang Hong’s eyes reddened, but she still held back her tears.

Within an hour of Xia Xiaolan and Jiang Hong’s arrival at the hospital, Zhou Yi’s fever miraculously broke.

She found herself in the hospital.

Before her eyes could adjust, her nose caught the strong smell of disinfectant. She knew this smell too well, having spent many days in the hospital when giving birth – impossible to forget.

Then Zhou Yi saw Jiang Hong.

Her mind was hazy, and she wasn’t quite sure: …was this her mom? Why did her mom suddenly look so old?