"Minister Wu, how about it? Have you made up your mind?"

Su Xiaomeng slightly raised her eyebrows, just that little gesture, and the confidence and determination in her eyes made Wu Rong truly understand that using such a method to control the Yin Family was indeed a futile effort.

Though Wu Rong was shocked by Xiaomeng’s composure and meticulous thinking, he was not someone who would be easily intimidated by a woman.

Wu Rong listened carefully to every word Su Xiaomeng said and thought them over seriously.

He realized that Su Xiaomeng was suspicious of him, but she had no evidence to support her suspicions.

Su Xiaomeng harbored hostility towards him, but she wasn’t foolish enough to make an enemy of him at this moment.

After all, she was a woman who would consider the risks involved before doing anything, and because of this, she would never impulsively do something detrimental to the development of the Yin Family.

She was smart, despite the financial restrictions imposed by domestic banks failing to hinder the Yin Family’s financing progress, running abroad to borrow money was not a long-term strategy.

Thus, she took the opportunity not to speak too harshly.

In front of the truth lies a veil, she merely feigned to describe what lies beneath it; if he was willing to understand, then they would have a deal, and if he didn’t want to understand, presumably Su Xiaomeng had other ways.

"Although you misunderstand me, thinking that I use my personal connections to restrict and influence the Yin Family’s financial issues. Based on this misunderstanding, you have made this request..."

Wu Rong slightly curled his lips,

"I can assure you, I won’t use any connections to affect the development of the Yin Family."

Su Xiaomeng smiled at Wu Rong,

"Perhaps Minister Wu’s solemn vow might be just fleeting, but I still choose to believe Minister Wu. After all..."

"..."

"When a person has done too many things against their conscience, they might find it hard to sleep at night, right?" 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

"Hehe, that’s natural."

"Oh, I wonder if Minister Wu has dreamt of my husband lately?"

Su Xiaomeng asked with an innocent expression, seemingly devoid of any malice.

However, Wu Rong did not speak again and bid farewell to Su Xiaomeng before leaving the office.

The door to the president’s office opened and closed again.

Su Xiaomeng still leaned at the desk, looking at the man in a neat police uniform as he left, the hatred in her eyes almost solidified into a sharp blade, wanting to pierce through this inherently deceitful man.

Chen Lan truly admired Su Xiaomeng’s patience.

Standing before her was her true enemy, one with a deep-seated hatred, yet she endured it, and not just endured, but did so excellently.

Each word was perfectly placed, creating a sense of urgency in Wu Rong without him realizing they were already close to the truth.

"I am only worried now that once Wu Rong advances to the Central, his reach will extend further."

Su Xiaomeng wasn’t worried at all,

"Cold on high is unstable, not everyone can hold a high position steadily; many climb desperately upwards but end up crashing from that seat."

"..."

Chen Lan swallowed, thinking if Su Xiaomeng had said that while Wu Rong was here, his reaction would have been even more interesting.

"Without any leads on Shixiu, I won’t make any moves that would startle the snake among the grass."

Patience, one must hold their peace...

Su Xiaomeng pursed her lips, "No matter what, the police department can finally loosen their grip, and once Shixiu’s innocence is proven, everything will only get smoother."

"Indeed,"

Chen Lan replied, "If Wu Rong knew that President Yin might be alive, even if he didn’t get a promotion, he wouldn’t relent."

Su Xiaomeng nodded.

Back in her seat, she continued to read the files she hadn’t finished.

All previous issues with the Yin Group have been effectively resolved, and Su Xiaomeng’s takeover through a significant challenge had ultimately gone off without a hitch.

The busiest time had passed.

After completing the last file to handle for the day, Su Xiaomeng stretched lazily and checked the time,

"It’s only past two...really not used to this."

Xiao Meng spun her chair facing the floor-to-ceiling window, outside it was very hot, about thirty-five to thirty-six degrees.

"Chen Lan..."

"Hmm?"

"Let’s go to Tianjin Port."

"..."

Su Xiaomeng’s gaze drifted far away.

Tianjin Port...

"There’s been no news at all...I can’t sit still anymore. When people exist, they are bound to leave traces...I thought for a long time, even if Shixiu left clues, perhaps unfamiliar people wouldn’t notice."

Chen Lan sighed lightly,

"You just want to go take a look."

"...Yes, I want to see."

"Then let’s go."

Chen Lan did not hinder her in any way.

He wanted Su Xiaomeng to follow her heart.

He knew she had wanted to go for a long time, staying dryly to wait for news was like sitting on pins and needles for her...

Even if there’s still no result, she wanted to see for herself...