Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 1146 - 677: Sharing the Same Suffering

Half an hour later, Luo Ye returned to the Mayor’s office, apologetically smiling at Ye Xuan, who was busy organizing materials: "I’ve made things difficult for you."

"Silly..." Ye Xuan affectionately pinched her small nose, "Is there any need for such formality between us?"

"It turns out my guess was right, the reason Cai Hesen appears so autocratic is that he wants to act before it’s too late..." Luo Ye sighed lightly, "But really, how many people would believe if this got out?"

"Parents’ hearts are the same everywhere..." Ye Xuan handed the materials to Luo Ye, "I’ve considered it, and this is the best course. At most, he might get sentenced to a decade or so, and when he’s out, he can still live his golden years in peace."

Luo Ye skimmed through it, nodding in agreement: "Let’s go with this, he’s just carrying out his share of the responsibility."

"I’ll formally submit it tomorrow." Ye Xuan sealed up the materials and locked them in the safe, "When you think about it, he actually has principles, so he deserves such consideration from us."

"Let’s not talk about him anymore, the day after tomorrow I have to return, so join me in touring Liangyou’s investments, after all, I’m a major shareholder of Liangyou, I need to fulfill my part."

"Sure!" Ye Xuan dialed Yu Hewei’s extension, and when he came in, instructed, "Xiao Yu, Luo and I will go check on the progress of new enterprises, stay at the office and call me if there’s anything."

With their rare meeting and strong feelings, Yu Hewei didn’t bother with formalities and agreed with a crisp "Yes" before leaving.

Ye Xuan smiled and extended his hand toward Luo Ye, "Grandma Wealth God, please!"

"You’re impossible!" Luo Ye slapped him playfully and walked out, suggesting, "Let me give Niu Xiaoyue a call, since we intend to have her join Liangyou, let’s take this opportunity to boost her authority, so no one will look down on her or give her a hard time on purpose."

"That’s perfect..." Ye Xuan cleared his throat softly, "Otherwise, I would have to notify her myself."

"What do you mean?" Luo Ye pinched his waist, "Do you take me for a jealous type?"

"No, no, I mean I should minimize my contact with female colleagues, ideally, not interact with them..."

Luo Ye interrupted him, "Hmm, I think that works, if you have the ability, go ahead."

Ye Xuan nodded earnestly, "Although it’s a bit challenging, I’ll do my best."

Luo Ye gave him a playful sideways glance and dialed Niu Xiaoyue’s number, "Xiaoyue, it’s Luo Ye. Ye Xuan and I are going to tour Liangyou’s companies later, would you like to join us? If Cai Xiaoyu is around, ask if she wants to come with us. We’ll drive over to the City Government entrance in a bit."

Niu Xiaoyue, suppressing her excitement, explained: "Miss Luo, Xiaoyu got a call from her dad and left already, so it’s just me now."

"Then come over, we’ll wait for you at the entrance."

"Miss Luo, I’m on my way," Niu Xiaoyue’s excited little face was glowing. After their last conversation, although Luo Ye promised to give her a chance, she hadn’t heard any definite news until now, so she felt relieved that things were finally working out.

After visiting a few of Liangyou’s companies, it was already past four in the afternoon.

Luo Ye was very satisfied with Niu Xiaoyue’s management skills, immediately deciding that she would take full charge of administrative management at the Vegetable Base, and if her performance was outstanding, she could be promoted to a higher position at Liangyou Group’s Xiangshan City branch next year.

Encouraged by this prospect, Niu Xiaoyue was full of vigor, confidently guaranteeing Luo Ye of her commitment.

Arriving at Niutou Village, Luo Ye waved at her: "Actions speak louder than words, I’m waiting to see your results.

Now go home and pack, tomorrow I’ll have someone from Liangyou’s branch come pick you up for a one-month internship at the provincial company. Once it’s over, you can officially start."

"Thank you, Miss Luo, oh no, thank you, Chairman Luo, I promise not to let you down..." Niu Xiaoyue was so overwhelmed with excitement that she was a bit tongue-tied.

Reaching her doorstep, Niu Xiaoyue felt a pang of guilt. After a moment’s hesitation, she steeled herself and went inside, where Niu Ma was sorting vegetables. She stopped in her tracks when she saw her daughter, "Xiaoyue, weren’t you off to the province looking for a job?"

Niu Xiaoyue looked around sneakily, "Mom, dad isn’t home, right?"

"He is, and you have the nerve to ask?" Niu Guoqing appeared, holding a long tobacco pipe.

"Dad, heh heh..." Niu Xiaoyue gave an awkward laugh, "I know I was wrong. Don’t hold it against me, please forgive me."

Niu Guoqing snorted, "If you want my forgiveness, go to the province and find a decent job. Don’t let people say your mom and I supported you for nothing!"

Niu Xiaoyue pulled a face, "Dad, I want to work at the greenhouse."

"No way!" Niu Guoqing immediately rejected her, "Your book knowledge doesn’t apply in practice. I can’t go against the Mayor’s expectations!"

"Dad, am I really that bad in your eyes?" Niu Xiaoyue was exasperated, "Miss Luo already agreed to let me manage the greenhouse. She even said that if I perform well, I could be assigned a higher position at the Xiangshan City branch of Liangyou Company. Dad, it’s taken me so long..."

"Wait!" Niu Guoqing interrupted her, "What did you just say?"

"I said, Miss Luo has already agreed to let me take charge of the greenhouse management, and she mentioned..."

Niu Guoqing interrupted her again: "Alright, alright, no need to say more. Can you confirm again, is it Miss Luo who agreed to let you stay at the greenhouse base?"

"Yes!" Niu Xiaoyue looked at her dad with confusion, "What’s going on with you?"

"Xiaoyue, do your best, just stay and work hard at the greenhouse base. Dad supports you, Mom supports you, the whole family supports you..."

Seeing her dad’s sudden 180-degree shift, Niu Xiaoyue was completely baffled: "Dad, your change is a bit too sudden, isn’t it?" She suddenly slapped her forehead, "I know, you’re afraid I’ll offend Miss Luo, which would upset Mayor Ye, and then you wouldn’t be able to keep your position, right?"

"Daughter, do you really think Dad is such a power-hungry person?"

Niu Xiaoyue and Niu Ma nodded in unison: "Hmm, kind of."

Niu Guoqing: "..." Wasn’t he just trying to lead everyone to prosperity? How could he be so misunderstood? If they replaced the village secretary, could anyone else be as considerate for the villagers as he is? These two, really short-sighted!

...

Ye Xuan and Luo Ye returned to the City Government building just at five o’clock. With half an hour left until the end of the workday, having been out the whole afternoon, Luo Ye was also a bit weary, so she went back to the office with Ye Xuan.

The two had only just sat down when Yu Hewei came in to report that Cai Xiaoyu requested to see them.

After exchanging glances with Luo Ye, Ye Xuan nodded: "Let her in."

"Thank you!" As soon as she entered, Cai Xiaoyu gave them a deep bow.

"Sister Xiao Yu, come and sit." Luo Ye quickly pulled her over to sit down, gently patting her to comfort her, "Did Secretary Cai tell you everything?"

"Yes, my dad’s situation—actually, I knew some of it. Back then, to treat my brother’s illness, my dad owed a favor. I just didn’t expect, in the end, he couldn’t save him.

Over the years, my relationship with my dad hasn’t been great, partly because of that issue. I’ve always felt that saving my brother in such a way was an insult to him!"

"As parents, taking a wrong path for their children isn’t an unforgivable mistake..." Luo Ye sighed heavily, "You don’t think I’m getting close to you with ulterior motives, do you?"

"No!" Cai Xiaoyu looked earnestly at Luo Ye, "I can tell the difference between genuine and insincere. From the moment I first met you, I’ve always felt a sense of closeness. I trust my sixth sense.

Moreover, you haven’t caused me any harm. If it weren’t for you and Mayor Ye’s leniency, my dad’s situation probably wouldn’t be like this."

"He has his difficulties, too. Anyway, let’s not talk about it anymore." Luo Ye thought for a moment, "Sister Xiao Yu, given what happened with Secretary Cai, staying in Xiangshan City might be inconvenient for you. Do you want to move somewhere else?"

"Sure!" Cai Xiaoyu smiled softly, "I’m already happy with this outcome. I’ll be leaving here with my mom, but I’d like to ask for your help to find a place where those people can’t find us, so my dad won’t have any worries."

"Go to Island City. Tomorrow I’ll arrange for someone to take you there. How does that sound?"

"Great, I like that city." Cai Xiaoyu hesitated for a moment, looking at Luo Ye, "Luo Ye, I feel like you’re not from an ordinary family. Can you tell me more?"

"No problem, my father is the Governor of Ludong Province." Luo Ye simply disclosed her family background without mentioning the Wen Family’s background.

"Being able to receive your help is a blessing for me." Cai Xiaoyu stood up, "I’ll go home and pack up right away. Tomorrow I’ll set off with my mom. I’m also hoping to take care of my dad in his old age—everything depends on you two."

"No problem..." After a slight hesitation, Luo Ye called out to Cai Xiaoyu, who had already taken a step, "I heard you have a marriage engagement with Nie Family’s Nie Aichen. Do you want to..."

"No!" Cai Xiaoyu squeezed out a strained smile, "Meeting him now would only bring sadness, wouldn’t it?"

Luo Ye gave an apologetic smile: "I didn’t think it through!"

"No, you’re thinking for my well-being, I understand. But with their family’s background, how can they accept me now? It’s better to avoid putting myself in such a humiliating position."

Luo Ye went forward to give her a comforting hug: "It’s good that you can let it go. The future will get better."

In a past life, the other person gave her much comfort. Fundamentally speaking, Cai Xiaoyu’s situation was quite similar to hers—both had fathers playing the roles of others’ pawns, both had mothers who couldn’t handle the downfall and died, the only difference being that no one persecuted Cai Xiaoyu; she passed away due to a buildup of grievances.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

Along with the knocks, Yu Hewei’s voice came through: "Mayor, Director Nie wants to see you." "Why does it need to be so troublesome to see him?" "Please wait a moment!"

Clearly, that Director Nie was attempting to force his way in, and Yu Hewei was desperately stopping him.

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