The night breeze on the mountaintop was slightly cool, dispelling the heat of the city.

Cao Kun and Yue Xin stood side by side on the mountaintop, gazing at the night sky over Jinning.

Countless stars twinkled in the sky, creating a picturesque scene against the backdrop of Jinning's nightscape.

Yue Xin looked somewhat saddened. She spoke softly, "Have you finished with your business in Jinning? Are you... about to leave?"

She knew that Cao Kun's schedule had been arranged.

In a couple of days, he will leave Jinning and return to Changteng.

But she also understood that Cao Kun was, after all, a man destined for great things, and there was no way to stop him from doing this.

After a moment of silence, she sighed softly, a hint of helplessness appearing in her eyes.

They missed each other fifteen years ago, and now they've only just gotten back together, but after just a few days, they're going to be separated again.

Cao Kun smiled faintly: "I'm just leaving Jinning temporarily, it's not like I'm never coming back. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet in the future."

He has indeed taken care of everything in Jinning.

The parents have been properly settled here, and with Xu Lin and Yue Xin taking care of them, their lives will be very comfortable.

The training base of the security company's Jinning branch has also been established, and there are no longer any security risks.

For Cao Kun, there was no longer any reason to stay in Jinning.

Getting back to Changteng is the most important thing.

Yue Xin leaned on his shoulder and said coquettishly, "You heartless man, you won't forget about me now that you're in Changteng, will you?"

Cao Kun smiled and said, "Then... I'll leave you with a memory you'll never forget."

"Ah! It's here?"

"No, oh no—"

……

The next morning.

Cao Kun specially called Xu Lin over early in the morning.

At the dinner table, he officially appointed Xu Lin as the general manager of the Jinning branch, directly under Su Yue's control.

Cao Kun patted him on the shoulder: "You're a high-ranking official now, keep up the good work."

Xu Lin laughed and said, "Aren't I still working for you, the emperor?"

He knew in his heart that Cao Kun had indeed given him a great deal of power.

Especially after Cao Kun returned to Changteng, Jin Ning was essentially "far from the emperor's reach."

But he felt no change in his mind.

After all, although Cao Kun left Jin Ning, Su Yue's people stayed behind, nominally to assist him, but in reality to supervise him.

Xu Lin didn't care, because he never thought of betraying Cao Kun, let alone doing something as stupid as embezzlement.

He is a man who knows how to reciprocate.

Cao Kun trusted him and promoted him from a food delivery worker to the general manager of the Jinning branch.

His position can be described as second only to two people and above ten thousand.

He has no shortage of resources and benefits, so why would he need to reach out for things indiscriminately?

He was not unfamiliar with Cao Kun's methods.

Zeng Gang was so arrogant and domineering back then. He offended Cao Kun with just one sentence, and now he's still doing odd jobs to pay off his loans.

And what about Xu Lin?

Just because I made the right choice, even before the divorce proceedings are over, three or four young women have already started pursuing me.

Under these circumstances, he would only betray Cao Kun if he had lost his mind.

……

After seeing Xu Lin off, Cao Kun went downstairs.

In the living room, Cao Tianheng, the father, and Xu Ruyun, the mother, were already waiting.

The mother hesitated, her eyes showing both pride and a hint of reluctance.

She was naturally pleased that her son had become successful, but the thought of him leaving home for another place made her feel empty inside.

Cao Kun smiled and said in a light tone, "Mom, it's not like I'm not coming back, why are you so sad?"

"Slap your mouth, say such unlucky things."

Xu Ruyun glared at him quickly, then wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and smiled, "Take good care of yourself when you go to Changteng."

"Mom, there are so many people around me, don't treat me like a child."

Cao Kun feigned dissatisfaction.

Xu Ruyun finally stopped crying and started laughing. She then gave him a long list of instructions, from his diet and daily life to the weather changes.

Cao Kun listened quietly, a smile always on his lips.

After talking until her throat was dry, her mother suddenly remembered something and stood up abruptly: "Oh dear, I'll go make you your favorite chive and egg dumplings."

"Mom, we have a chef at home, just have them cook."

Cao Kun quickly stopped him.

But Valen Hsu insisted, "No one else's wraps smell as good as mine."

After saying that, he turned and went to the kitchen.

The living room fell silent immediately.

Cao Kun looked at his father and remained silent for a moment.

The white hair at my father's temples was particularly noticeable under the light, and the lines between his brows were deep and desolate.

He walked over and offered her a cigarette.

Cao Tianheng took it, lit it, but said nothing.

Amidst the swirling smoke, the two remained silent for a long time.

Perhaps this is what the Chinese father-son relationship is like.

Often, it is only when the father and son are speechless that they can truly understand each other's feelings.

……

Just before getting into the car, Cao Kun suddenly frowned.

I have a feeling... like he's forgotten something.

He stood by the car door, his gaze slightly narrowed, trying hard to recall the arrangements of the past few days.

The branch office matters have been settled, Xu Lin's appointment has been approved, my parents have been settled, and arrangements have been made for Yue Xin...

"strangeness……"

Cao Kun stroked his chin: "Did I forget something?"

……

"Cao Tianyong, come out here. After you get out, behave yourself and don't steal other people's underwear again, understand?"

The iron gate of the detention center opened, and Cao Tianyong was escorted out.

The sunlight was so bright that he felt dizzy for a moment.

Being detained for thirty days left him in a state of complete bewilderment.

His wife had been waiting outside the door for a long time.

The moment she saw him, the woman burst into tears, rushed over and hugged him, sobbing uncontrollably.

"Honey, the money's gone! The 230,000 yuan was stolen!"

Cao Tianyong froze, his face turning deathly pale, managing only to utter, "What?"

The next second, everything went black before his eyes, and he fainted with a "squeak".

"Tianyong! Wake up, Tianyong!"

When he woke up again, he was already lying in the reception room of the police station.

He jumped to his feet, his eyes red, and shouted, "Officer, I need to report a crime! I've been robbed! Someone cheated me out of my money!"

After listening, the police officer just sighed and showed him the file.

"Your wife has already reported it to the police. Take a look at the documents."

"That Zhou Ruiguo has already returned the stolen goods and made restitution, and he is currently in jail."

"As for your 230,000, we have already registered it and will help you find it, but since you haven't left any evidence, I'm afraid the chances are slim."

Cao Tianyong rolled his eyes back, collapsed to the ground, and burst into tears while holding his wife.

As he was crying, he suddenly remembered something and abruptly raised his head.

"No...no! It must be Cao Tianheng's son! It was that brat Cao Kun who ruined me!"

Cao Tianyong got up and walked out with his head down.

His wife was taken aback: "Honey, where are you going?"

"I'm going to the village to report him!"

Cao Tianyong left without looking back.

……

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