In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong

“I gave it to Dad. The provincial party committee plans to transfer me to the Jingzhou Procuratorate as the chief procurator, my rank will remain the same.”

"The chief prosecutor? Thank goodness..."

Zhong Zhengguo took a deep breath. It seemed that those people still had principles; once they agreed, they wouldn't go back on their word.

"Xiao Ai, your dad isn't feeling well these days and I'm afraid I won't be able to continue working. From now on, your future depends on yourself. Don't be too willful, understand?"

Zhong Xiaoai was taken aback. She always felt that her father was hiding something from her, but...

“Dad, I understand. After all this, I’m not the same reckless Zhong Xiaoai I used to be.”

"There are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. I understand that. From now on, I just want to do my job well and take care of Haoran. Everything else is none of my concern."

"Yes, it's good that you understand it that way."

Hang up now, come back and visit your grandfather in a while.

After Zhong Zhengguo hung up the phone, Zhong Xiaoai felt a slight sting in her heart, but she didn't know why.

"Forget it, let's not dwell on these things."

You only get one chance at a new life, Zhong Xiaoai, this time you can't let anyone fool you again!

Time flies, and a week has passed in the blink of an eye. Zhong Xiaoai was bored during the public announcement period, and the decision on how to deal with Qi Tongwei and Gao Yuliang from above was also released.

Qi Tongwei's matter was no longer mentioned. He retired early to recuperate due to health problems. Gao Yuliang was given a major demerit by his superiors. He will retire directly when he turns sixty-two.

Gao Yuliang will never have the opportunity to receive ministerial-level treatment in his lifetime, not even at the CPPCC level.

This outcome actually reflects the higher-ups' consideration that Zhao Lichun would take on most of the problems himself.

As for the others...

Gao Xiaoqin will likely be sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for two years, which means it's not a big deal.

Zhao Ruilong, who was right in the center, was in a terrible situation.

Although he is now mentally impaired, he was lucid when he committed the crime. It is impossible for him to be exempt from punishment just because he is now mentally impaired. He will most likely be sentenced to life imprisonment and sent to a mental hospital to serve his sentence.

Liu Xinjian will most likely be sentenced to eighteen years, Xiao Gangyu to five years, and the other minor Kalami are best left unmentioned.

Chen Luolai's first struggle in Handong has come to an end, but other storms are brewing.

Chapter 220 The Turmoil Caused by Tang Chuchu's Return to Jingzhou

Gyeongju International Airport.

A flight from the port is landing.

At the arrival gate, Qi Tongwei waited anxiously, glancing at the time every now and then. Zhao Xiaohui, seeing this, couldn't help but tease him.

"Qi Tongwei, are you nervous?"

Qi Tongwei smiled and nodded.

“Ms. Zhao, it’s inevitable that we’re nervous. My son with Gao Xiaoqin has been fostered in Hong Kong. He’s six years old now and I’ve barely seen him. It’s understandable that we’re not used to it when we suddenly return to the mainland.”

Zhao Xiaohui didn't say anything more. Her purpose in coming was to pick up Tang Chuchu, who was the hope of the Zhao family bloodline.

About ten minutes after the plane landed, Gao Xiaoqin came out pushing a suitcase and leading a six-year-old boy wearing a small hat. Tang Chuchu behind her had no luggage, only a shoulder bag.

When Gao Xiaoqin saw Qi Tongwei, her eyes lit up, but she quickly calmed down.

"Qi Lin, he is your father."

During this time, Gao Xiaoqin had become quite familiar with her son. After all, mother and son have a deep bond. In addition, Gao Xiaoqin would occasionally fly to Hong Kong to visit her child over the years. The little guy looked up at Qi Tongwei with a distant look in his eyes.

However, Gao Xiaofeng's usual education is quite good.

Qi Lin still called out.

"dad……"

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei felt his blood boiling. He suddenly understood why former Party Secretary Zhao Lichun had doted on Zhao Ruilong so much over the years. This was the bloodline inheritance of Qi Tongwei!

He rushed forward, squatted down, and hugged his son tightly, trying to lift him up, but the pressure on his arms made him realize that he could no longer lift him.

Qi Tongwei hid his bitter emotions, but Gao Xiaoqin, who was standing next to him, noticed his helplessness and patted his arm, saying, "Don't push yourself. You'll recover slowly in the future."

The family of three nodded, enjoying their moment of warmth.

Zhao Xiaohui had no interest in watching their lovey-dovey scene. She stepped forward and approached Tang Chuchu, exuding a sense of oppression. Tang Chuchu couldn't help but swallow hard.

"Mr. Zhao..."

Zhao Xiaohui nodded expressionlessly and then said, "That title is too formal. From now on, just call me Sister Xiaohui. Are you sure the child in your belly is Ruilong's?"

Zhao Xiaohui remained indifferent. Upon hearing this, Tang Chuchu nodded emphatically and said, "Sister Xiaohui, the child really is Young Master Zhao's."

"Whether it's true or not isn't up to you to decide. Our Zhao family can wait. We'll skip the paternity test before the child is born."

"It's not good for the fetus. After the baby is born, our Zhao family will conduct tests. If it really is Ruilong's child, Miss Tang, you'll be set for life even if you never work. Simply put, you'll gain status through your son. Oh, and it might not even be a son."

Upon hearing this, Tang Chuchu looked up at Zhao Xiaohui.

"Sister Hui, the traditional Chinese medicine doctor in Hong Kong took her pulse and said it's a boy..."

"I hope so... It doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl, as long as it's Ruilong's offspring."

"Will you stay in Handong during this time, or... go to my father's place? Of course, I can take you south too."

Tang Chuchu stroked her belly.

He then shook his head.

"Sister Xiaohui, I think I'll stay in Jingzhou. I'm more familiar with this place."

"Okay, then you can stay in Jingzhou. Xiaoqin, you should turn yourself in tomorrow. You'll probably get a two-year suspended sentence."

The situation of Shanshui Group is not too bad.

I will inject new funds. You will remain the general manager of Shanshui Group. Your task is to protect Tang Chuchu well for the next six months.

Of course, I'll send a professional team over to take care of her in a few days, you understand?

Gao Xiaoqin, who was named, nodded emphatically upon hearing this.

"Don't worry, Sister Hui!"

"Okay, Tang Chuchu is in your care now. Call me anytime if you have any problems. By the way, Secretary Gao Yuliang still has a year left. You can also contact him if there's an emergency."

Zhao Xiaohui spoke these words casually, but the truth was clear: her father took all the blame upon himself.

If Tang Chuchu really encounters any trouble, it's impossible for Deputy Secretary Gao Yuliang to completely ignore it; relationships are hard to repay.

"Don't worry, Sister Xiaohui. There's no need to go to Secretary Yuliang. Although I've retired, I still have some influence. Jingzhou won't let Miss Tang suffer any injustice."

Zhao Xiaohui listened to Qi Tongwei's words without comment, but nodded with a smile and walked into the airport.

She has been in Handong for some time now.

She couldn't stay here forever; after all, in some ways, she was no longer a member of the Zhao family.

The next day, Monday, Gao Xiaoqin went to the Jingzhou Public Security Bureau to turn herself in early in the morning. She estimated that she would not have time to accompany Tang Chuchu in the next few days. Her son, Qi Lin, was being taken care of by his father, Qi Tongwei, and Tang Chuchu's prenatal checkups were accompanied by staff from the Shanshui Group to the hospital.

When Tang Chuchu arrived at the First People's Hospital of Jingzhou City at 10:40 a.m., she bumped into a familiar person in the corridor as soon as she arrived.

"neat!"

Chen Hai exclaimed in surprise, his eyes glistening with tears as he stared blankly at her. Tang Chuchu, however, twitched slightly at the corner of her mouth. She knew there was a chance she'd run into acquaintances in Jingzhou, but wasn't this happening too soon?

Before Tang Chuchu could speak, Chen Hai rushed towards her, and Tang Chuchu frowned upon seeing this.

Bang!

Before Chen Hai could even get close to Tang Chuchu, four or five staff members from the Shanshui Group who were accompanying him blocked him and pinned him to the ground. They were all professional bodyguards.

Suddenly captured, Chen Hai looked completely bewildered.

"Who are you? Let me go!"

"I am the district head of Guangming District, what do you want to do!"

Chen Hai was furious, but his bodyguards were not afraid at all. At this moment, Tang Chuchu stepped forward.

Looking at Chen Hai, who was pinned to the ground, she calmly said, "Chen Hai, we're not on the same path. You shouldn't see me again. It won't do either of us any good. I don't owe you anything!"

After saying that, Tang Chuchu gave a look, and the bodyguards released Chen Hai. Although he was no longer restrained, Chen Hai was heartbroken and had no strength to get up.

His heart was aching...

Until I saw Tang Chuchu walk away into the distance, until I saw Tang Chuchu walk towards the obstetrics and gynecology department...

"Chuchu! Chuchu! I can't live without you!"

Tears streamed down Chen Hai's face. A man doesn't easily shed tears, but Chen Hai was truly heartbroken.

However, Chen Hai quickly realized, "Obstetrics and Gynecology?"

Considering that she and Tang Chuchu had only been separated for a little over a month, she wondered if the pregnancy might be her own.

This thought struck Chen Hai, instantly energizing him. He got up and headed towards the obstetrics and gynecology department.

As expected, after Tang Chuchu finished her prenatal checkup and left, Chen Hai quickly entered the examination room, introduced himself, and asked the doctor about Tang Chuchu's condition.

The final result was that the fetus was developing normally.

Chen Hai was excited!

Chapter 221 Who is the unwitting father?

Trouble never comes from people; it's people who create trouble.

After leaving the obstetrics and gynecology department, Chen Hai went upstairs to take care of his mother. Since Chen Yanshi's death, Wang Fuzhen felt that she was the one who had harmed her husband.

I blamed myself silently every day, and that's how I got sick in just about a month.

Pushing open the ward door, Chen Hai was covered in dust, which hadn't been wiped clean when Tang Chuchu's bodyguard had pinned him to the ground.

"Uncle Huang, you've arrived?"

As soon as he entered, Chen Hai called out to Huang Weimin.

Then he looked at his mother.