The next morning.
It was the first day of the Lunar New Year, and the entire Songhai was abuzz.
First, there was the Flower Street incident, followed by the exposure of Situ Guan from the General Affairs Bureau and his illicit relationships with his sister-in-law and cousin.
As the spokesperson for Songhai, Situ Guan also physically abused his wife. Now, not only has he been suspended, but he is also likely to spend the rest of his life in prison.
Immediately after, it was the suspension of Su Yang, the deputy director of the Security Bureau. Songhai's major platforms were all rushing to report, with astonishing click-through rates.
"Director Su, wake up quickly, someone is here to see you."
Zhou Chengcheng softly called out to Su Yang, who slowly woke up.
"What is it?"
"A woman named Guan Xiaoyue is here, but she didn't say why she's here, just that she wants to see you."
Su Yang didn't need to think; Guan Xiaoyue was definitely here for the things in her bag.
"Alright, I'll be right down."
"Director Su, when did your taste change? You're interested in that woman too?"
As Zhou Chengcheng helped Su Yang adjust his clothes, she asked with a curious gossip heart.
That Guan Xiaoyue was over thirty, wore heavy makeup, drenched herself in perfume, and her attire was very sexy. At first glance, she looked a bit like a nightclub hostess.
"What are you thinking? I'm just helping her find something back."
Su Yang flicked Zhou Chengcheng's forehead and picked up the bag on the table before heading downstairs.
...
Guan Xiaoyue stood with her hands on her hips and started scolding Su Yang as soon as she saw him.
"Su Yang, you're a well-known wealthy man in Songhai, how can you go back on your word?"
"Oh? How did I go back on my word?"
Su Yang handed her the bag. "The CD is all there, the diary is also here, and your perfumes and everything else are all accounted for."
Guan Xiaoyue was furious. "I'm not talking about missing items, but why did someone copy my CD, and all my diary entries were posted online."
"Oh? You mean the videos online? You can't blame me for that. It was Li Qingyin who found the bag, and she backed it up before handing it to me."
Su Yang directly shifted the blame to Li Qingyin. After all, he wasn't familiar with Li Qingyin and didn't need to take responsibility.
Hearing Li Qingyin's name, Guan Xiaoyue immediately deflated.
She had an affair with someone else's husband. Now, Situ Guan was not only suspended and investigated, but his assets were confiscated, and Li Qingyin was making a fuss.
Guan Xiaoyue knew she was in the wrong. She picked up the lost bag.
"Su Yang, does my cousin still have a chance to get out?"
"There's no chance. The higher-ups won't agree, and the people of Songhai are not willing."
Situ Guan, as the spokesperson for Songhai, had engaged in all sorts of scandalous behavior and was also involved in corruption and bribery. He faced multiple charges.
Situ Guan would not be able to make a comeback and would likely spend his life in prison.
Guan Xiaoyue sighed, holding the bag but hesitating to leave.
"Um, can you do me a favor? I can pay you for it."
Su Yang pondered. Although Guan Xiaoyue was not a woman of integrity,
she was still quite principled.
Yesterday evening, she had paid one hundred million yuan on the spot, which Zhao Xiaolu distributed to all the security bureau soldiers as extra income.
"Speak, what do you need me for?"
"I hope you can publicly clarify that those indecent videos have nothing to do with me or my mother. I'll pay you whatever it takes."
Su Yang shook his head. "Impossible! If I publicly clarify for you, this matter would become a false accusation. Li Qingyin would face legal consequences, and I would also be in trouble."
"Then what about my mother and my reputation? After this, who will I be able to marry?"
"To be frank, it's better for you to remain single. Don't go and ruin honest people!"
Guan Xiaoyue's lips turned pale with anger. Su Yang's words were too hurtful and harsh.
"I only made a mistake for a moment, why can't I get married?"
"That's your business. You can leave now!"
Su Yang issued the eviction order. He really didn't want to get entangled with Guan Xiaoyue any further.
Guan Xiaoyue gritted her teeth. Situ Guan had fallen, and no one was willing to help her.
She had no options now and dared not stay in Songhai.
Guan Xiaoyue picked up her bag and left in a hurry.
...
Less than ten minutes after Guan Xiaoyue left.
Outside the door, Li Qingyin was frantically pressing the doorbell.
As soon as she entered, she started looking everywhere for Guan Xiaoyue.
"Director Su, where is that bitch?"
"You mean Guan Xiaoyue? She's gone!"
Li Qingyin cursed, "That damned vixen, seducing even her own cousin. It's too easy for her to get away."
Su Yang sat leisurely, drinking tea. Since stepping down as deputy director, he felt much more relaxed.
No responsibilities, no pressure, and no one constantly watching him.
"I'm no longer with the Security Bureau. Why are you all coming to my house?"
After Li Qingyin chugged a cup of tea, she said, "Director Su, Situ Guan's assets have been sealed by the legal department. After my divorce, I didn't get any money."
"That has nothing to do with me. I've fulfilled my end of our cooperation."
Su Yang couldn't be bothered with these trivial matters. Li Qingyin had agreed to transfer her shares in Century Trading Company.
He had then asked Li Qingyin to copy the videos and photograph the diary to sue Situ Guan for divorce.
Li Qingyin hesitated to speak. Her original intention was to wait for Situ Guan to step down before filing for divorce and dividing assets.
Now, she had lost both her husband and her fortune, and also the shares in Century Trading Company.
"Director Su, can you give me back half of the shares? I've suffered too great a loss this time."
Li Qingyin was dejected. Since the shares of Century Trading Company had come into Su Yang's hands, they had inexplicably increased in value.
Their current value was at least double what it was before.
Su Yang smiled. "Miss Li, our arrangement was a transaction. I've done what I promised you. Are you asking me to give you 10% of the shares for free now?"
"Director Su, I can help you manage the company. You have many businesses under your name, you must be too busy to handle everything. I can help you manage all the affairs of the company."
"I'm sorry, I already have someone managing the Century company, and they're doing a great job. I won't trouble you."
Su Yang shook his head, refusing Li Qingyin's request. The Century Trading Company had no enemies now.
After Xu Jing's death, Shen Mengyao took over as director.
Although Shen Mengyao was still the acting director, Su Yang intended to cultivate a blank slate and did not want Li Qingyin to manage the company.
Li Qingyin's face darkened. This time, she had lost both her husband and her fortune.
"Since that's the case, I'll be leaving now."
Li Qingyin stumbled out of the villa. She had never expected Situ Guan to divorce in this manner.
His assets were sealed by the legal department, and she wouldn't get a single cent.
Zhou Chengcheng blinked. "Director Su, aren't you afraid she'll go to Shangguan Yi?"
"Not afraid. I've never been afraid of having enemies, and besides, she has no value, and Shangguan Yi is not a complete fool."
"Then what if she and Liu Jiaqi sleep with Shangguan Yi and then turn against you?"
"You silly girl, you know quite a lot. Go and prepare breakfast, don't think too much!"
Su Yang flicked Zhou Chengcheng's smooth forehead again.
"Stop it, you've made my forehead red."
"Come find me tonight, and I'll flick a few other places to see if they're red too."
Su Yang grinned mischievously, scaring Zhou Chengcheng into not daring to linger and hurrying into the kitchen to take refuge.