Sweet Chief Secretary - Chapter 518

Chapter 518 We take Our Leave

When Old Madame, who was waiting for the news at home, received a call from Shen Qiang, she got a bang in her head. The person went missing under Zhang Hanyu’s surveillance? How could it happen so coincidentally? Why didn’t he go missing when Liu Sijie was on guard?

It was clearly a clumsy denial resulting in self-exposure. Old Madame’s sword-like eyes looked into First Madame’s eyes. Though I vouched for your son, he also needed to prove himself worthy.

First Madame now felt agitated. How could this child do such a thing? As a person who cared much about her dignity, she used to be bossy at home because she thought her son was very capable and they all depended on him.

However, her son, whom she was proud of, made such an undignified thing, which, if spread, might cost him a foothold, let alone the chance to be President.

“Mother, Little Mo won’t do this. There must be something wrong. Don’t worry. I’ll call and ask what is going on.” First Madame was completely at a loss. She groped for her phone, but it dropped to the floor due to her shivering hands.

All of the people present in the house watched her and sighed silently in their hearts. But no one went up to help her pick up the phone. Not even a maid.

First Madame bent down to pick up the phone and her fears went down suddenly. Old Madame made it very clear in the beginning that she would show no mercy. Xia Mingde regarded this daughter as his only treasure. If he was to be informed of it, her son would suffer terribly, which was no better than death.

What to do? What to do now?

“Xiao Yu, you listen to me. Your eldest brother won’t do that. It must be Zhang Hanyu. It must be him who did so without your eldest brother’s permission.” Zhang Hanyu got a form on the matter of Shen Yan. Under such a circumstance, Old Madame could only blame it all on him.

Xia Yu didn’t say anything. She only stared at First Madame. Even though Zhang Hanyu did it without Shen Mo’s permission, did it make any difference? Could Shen Mo escape responsibility? Who Zhang Hanyu worked for was obvious.

“Xiao Yu, Granny has promised to give Shen Mo a chance to defend himself. When he left then, Xiao Qiang once asked what if he let off that person. Granny vouched for him at that time and said if the person ran away when he was in charge, it would be regarded that it was he who did it.” Old Madame knew it was high time she gave her opinion.

But what was the penalty supposed to be? Old Madame felt her heart was pierced by a knife. This was her favorite grandson. How could things come to such a pass?

“Granny!” though Xia Yu was angry, she felt sympathy when seeing an old woman feel sad, “The person has run away. Let’s find him back first. Considering there are security cameras in the surrounding, I believe we can catch them soon.”

Although it was highly possible that it was done by Shen Mo, it might be improper to push Old Madame to give a solution after all he hadn’t admitted it in person. Old Madame, at such an age, was too vulnerable to endure the consequence which was contrary to what they had expected.

“Yes, yes, yes. Look for the person right now.” First Madame agreed aside upon hearing that. When they found the person, she must ask them to make Zhang Hanyu take all the responsibility.

Whatever, her son must by no means get involved.

Did it make any difference if they found the person? It was as good as procrastination. Shen Yang shook her head repeatedly aside. She had long felt Shen Mo sometimes went to extremes. She once reminded Old Madame and First Madame aside, but they only saw his merits and neglected his flaws autonomously.

It resulted in such a pass, which was irretrievable. Shen Yang felt sympathy, so she held Xia Yu’s shoulder and said softly, “Xiao Yu!”

Was it all? Shen Yan, who was sitting aside silently bent his brows more tightly.

What did they say just now? Did they make a fool of others? Comforting them at first and then pretending to forget the matter?

Was I too tolerant of them usually? So they thought they would be forgiven anyway?

“So, that’s the deal?” Shen Yan stared at Old Madame. There was a bit of coldness and plain sneer in his eyes.

Old Madame’s heart sank a bit. Indeed, since Xia Yu had been wronged seriously, it was too callous for me to say several sentences to downplay the matter, which was very unfair to Xia Yu.

But what could she say? Did she really need to hand over Shen Mo to them? She didn’t want to be partial because if Shen Mo ran into misfortune, she would feel guilty to see her husband and son in heaven.

Seeing Old Madame was in silence, Shen Yan stood up, “Well then, we take our leave.”

“Little Yan, after the person is found and everything is clear, I’ll do justice to Xiao Yu.” Old Madame lowered her head, daring not to face Shen Yan for she felt guilty in her heart.

Shen Yan unconsciously smiled. What if they could never find the person again? Even if they found him, would Old Madame punish her beloved grandson?

“Don’t bother. Considering your age, I feel very guilty to bother Old Madame. Above all, it is I, Shen Yan, who is incapable of protecting my fiancée. It is I who owe Uncle Xia an explanation.” When he finished his words, Shen Yan took Xia Yu’s hand and left without looking back.

“Little Yan, wait….” Old Madame panicked. What did Shen Yan mean?

He owed Xia Family an explanation. How? Holding a gun to shoot his eldest brother dead? The lad was in a rage now and he would probably do that.

She couldn’t let him do that. Old Madame went to catch him up regardless of her own age. After all, she was too old to catch him up. When she was about to get to the door, Shen Yan’s car had already left.

“Xiaoyang, that child always listens to your advice. Persuade him from doing something foolish.” Old Madame said anxiously. She was so agitated that she grasped Shen Yang, who came to hold her.

Persuade, how? Standing in her shoes, if Shen Mo ran into misfortune, Old Madame would probably be as impulsive as Shen Yan.

Shen Yang sighed in her heart and she held Mother, “Mother, do you think if Little Yan is not going to give Xia Family an explanation, will Xia Family let it off?”

Her words started Old Madame’s headache. Yeah, even though Shen Yan didn’t take any action, Xia Mingde would do so. He was not like President Ning, whose family owed a lot to Shen Family so he chose to swallow his sorrow to pay back Shen Family’s kindness.

While Shen Yan was driving, he put on a gloomy face. Xia Yu, sitting aside, looked out of the window and didn’t say anything, not knowing what she was thinking.

The inside of the car was quiet with some dullness. At that moment, Shen Yan’s phone rang, “Hello?”

“Young Master Yan, Chen Wenxuan wants to leave the hospital. What do you think?” The person who was looking after Chen Wenxuan in the hospital called to convey Chen Wenxuan’s thoughts to Shen Yan.

His wounds were more serious than Xia Yu’s, which were all caused by those men in order to protect Xia Yu. The doctor advised him to stay a week longer at least.

However, Chen Wenxuan now was only a waiter, running errands at the basic level at a mountain lodge. Even though he was measly, he was treated with no mercy. He might get sacked at any time. If he stayed in the hospital for a few days more, he would probably lose his job.

Although this job was heavy, it provided food and accommodation. Besides, it was far away from the downtown so he didn’t need to worry that he would be found by Bao Family. If this job really was gone, where could he find such a suitable job again?

After much thought, he was determined to leave the hospital.

“Since he is determined to leave, then you let the doctor prescribe more medicine for him. I’ll ask the doctor to help check his health condition at his home every day.” Since Chen Wenxuan insisted, Shen Yan could only agree with him.

This time he was the first one to save Xia Yu. So Shen Yan treated him generously by transferring five million yuan to Chen Wenxuan’s account.

Chen Wenxuan was very modest in front of the person who was looking after him that it was his instinct to save Xia Yu. He did so not for money. Even though Shen Yan wanted to thank him, he shouldn’t have given him so much money. He shouldn’t take the money anyway.

But the person told him it was what Young Master Yan entrusted. By the way, was Shen Family short of money? Five million yuan was a piece of cake. Therefore, Chen Wenxuan should rest assured and accept the money.

As for Chen Wenxuan’s reputation, the person sent by Shen Yan to look after him was well aware. Would a man depending on women refuse a fortune? It was more likely that he was just pretentious.

Chen Wenxuan knew he had an ill repute and he could recognize the plain disdain in that person’s eyes. Knowing whatever he said would appear to be insincere, he decided to keep silent and accept the money. After he was discharged from the hospital, he carried his luggage and went with the person to the gate of the hospital.

That person called a taxi for him and paid for it. After he sent Chen Wenxuan into the car, his mission would also be completed.

Xia Yu, who was beside Shen Yan heard Chen Wenxuan was leaving the hospital, so she said to Shen Yan, “Why not persuade him to stay a few more days?”

But for Chen Wenxuan’s sudden appearance this time, Xia Yu knew her innocence would have been besmirched. Xia Yu used to feel disgusted with the behavior of Chen Wenxuan.

But this time he was the one who saved her. Especially, when he risked his life to protect her, Xia Yu was indeed very moved.

“He said if he asked a longer leave, his boss would fire him,” Shen Yan told Chen Wenxuan’s situation frankly to Xia Yu, “since he said so, I could only agree with him. Though he was seriously injured, those were all skin traumas. I’ve asked the doctors and they say it’s okay for him.”

Fearing he would get fired? Hearing Shen Yan’s words, Xia Yu frowned. Did Chen Wenxuan say so?

He used to be so proud that he was determined to do something ambitious. He was unwilling to do common jobs. But now he should have been worried about a position as a waiter.

“He must live a miserable life now.” Xia Yu said after heaving a sigh.

Shen Yan looked back at Xia Yu and held her hand which rested on her shanks, “That’s what he deserves. Wish him amend himself in the future.”

Chen Wenxuan saved Xia Yu. Shen Yan was grateful for it, but he was not like Xia Yu. He wouldn’t give away sympathy excessively and forget what he had done before.

That was not a horse of the same color. Errors resulted in punishment. Otherwise, how could those victims see justice?

Frankly speaking, Shen Yan was right. But Chen Wenxuan’s situation was indeed pitiable. After all, as a top student graduated from a venerable university, it would be a waste for him to carry or wash dishes every day.

Persuade him to look for a better job one day. Now Xia Yu was not in the mood to worry about his job. She needed to worry about herself first.

“Sir, your destination is a little far.” The taxi driver chatted with Chen Wenxuan while driving.

Giving a smile, Chen Wenxuan said, “I have no choice. I’m a village man, coming to work here. But I’m new here. I can’t find a job downtown so I can only go to the suburbs to make a living.”

“Indeed, jobs are hard to find these days.” The driver said while driving further.

The two persons had a casual chat on the way and soon the taxi ran out of downtown. At this moment, Chen Wenxuan’s phone rang.