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Chapter 419: Do It with a Clear Conscience

Chapter 419: Chapter 419: Do It with a Clear Conscience

"There’s something I’d like to discuss, but you might not grant me this favor," Qiao Liansheng said.

"Are you trying to plead for someone?" Qiao Rui asked back.

Qiao Liansheng was taken aback and shook his head. "Don’t misunderstand, I’m not doing this for the Lin Family."

"I know, you’re not doing it for the Lin Family, but for Lin Shiyue," Qiao Rui replied, "After all, your fourth aunt and Lin Shiyue’s wife are sisters, so you can be considered in-laws."

"You know about this?" Qiao Liansheng was quite surprised, astonished once again.

Qiao Rui’s approach to matters was known to start from behind-the-scenes interpersonal relationships, as she managed the presidential office by first investigating the backgrounds of the people.

It seems I didn’t escape her investigation either!

Qiao Rui nodded. "I thought I’d already given face to your fourth uncle and fourth aunt. If Lin Tiancheng hadn’t been implicated, Lin Shiyue could never have stood out in his lifetime."

Qiao Liansheng was stunned, "Did you arrange this on purpose?"

"Of course!" Qiao Rui said in a deep voice, "Lin Shiyue is the second in the Lin Family, and his character is considered the best among them. Moreover, his daughter is particularly accomplished, whom I admire. It’s truly the future to entrust the Lin Family to someone like him."

Qiao Liansheng was perplexed and a bit confused, but suddenly he felt a deep admiration for Qiao Rui.

"Girl, you’ve arranged everything, so I’ll call my sister-in-law and tell her not to be suspicious."

"Uncle Four," Qiao Rui smiled again, "I have my reasons for arranging things this way, but how it goes depends on Lin Shiyue."

Qiao Liansheng paused, suddenly realizing something, and hurriedly nodded, "Rest assured, I’ll have your fourth aunt contact her sister and make sure she convinces Lin Shiyue to return our money."

Qiao Rui smiled, "Then I’ll trouble you and Aunt Four!"

"We’re all family, there’s no need to stand on ceremony with your uncle," Qiao Liansheng said with the demeanor of an elder, "I’ll take my leave now."

"Take care, Uncle Four!" Qiao Rui saw him to the door.

Once Qiao Liansheng had been seen off, Qiao Rui returned, and Gai Yin spoke up, "President Qiao, Mr. Qiao Four seems very impressed with you!"

"What I want isn’t his admiration. I want him to also return what he took."

Gai Yin laughed, "It seems you’ve already set the steps that follow!"

"Of course." Qiao Rui smiled slightly, thinking of her parents’ predicament and her brother’s situation; there’s so much more that she needs to do.

After leaving the presidential office, Qiao Liansheng immediately returned to his office to call his wife.

"Tell your sister that I’ve managed to convince Qiao Rui not to target Lin Shiyue, but it ultimately depends on what Lin Shiyue does."

Her ladyship exclaimed, "Will Qiao Rui agree?"

"Of course." Qiao Liansheng showed off in front of his wife, "After all, she’s my niece, and she’s quite respectful towards me."

"Really?" Her ladyship was also stunned, "Didn’t expect Qiao Rui to be so hostile towards the main family yet be courteous to us."

"Indeed, I’m also surprised." Qiao Liansheng was a little puzzled, "But she didn’t refuse, so I think having Lin Shiyue take charge is an opportunity for him. Qiao Rui even praised Shiyue’s daughter Lin Ci."

"Praised Lin Ci?" Her ladyship was stunned, "Why praise Lin Ci? Does she know Lin Ci?"

"No idea." Qiao Liansheng was equally confused, "Not sure what’s going on; I didn’t ask."

"That’s strange, for the sixth girl to take a liking to Lin Ci is truly odd. Lin Ci hasn’t been mingling in Qingcheng for long; how does she know Lin Ci?"

"Never mind, just pass the message to your sister." Qiao Liansheng hung up.

Before long, the news reached Lin Shiyue.

His wife called and told him what her sister shared; Lin Shiyue was shocked and then pondered for a bit before saying to his wife, "Stop running around. The situation is still unclear, and if Father finds out you’ve acted recklessly, you’ll be in trouble."

Madam Lin panicked, "I’m doing this for our Lin Family!"

"I know you’re doing it for Lin Family, but Dad might not see it that way," Lin Shiyue said solemnly.

Madam Lin paused, muttering, "Dad’s stingy. Debt repayment is only natural."

"Shut up." Lin Shiyue reprimanded her, "Don’t say a word. It will backfire, understand?"

"Understood." Madam Lin reluctantly fell silent.

"Where’s Lin Ci? Have Lin Ci call me." Lin Shiyue was puzzled why his daughter was mentioned by Qiao Rui and wanted to find out.

"Lin Ci is reading," Madam Lin replied, "I’ll have her call you right away."

After hanging up, Madam Lin found her daughter Lin Ci to call her husband Lin Shiyue.

When Lin Shiyue received his daughter’s call, he directly asked, "Lin Ci, do you know Qiao Rui?"

"Dad, I don’t know her," Lin Ci said over the phone.

"You don’t know her?" Lin Shiyue was very surprised, "If you don’t know her, then that’s odd."

"Dad, what’s so odd?" Lin Ci said softly, "As long as one’s actions are honorable, it doesn’t matter who knows or doesn’t know."

Lin Shiyue paused, "Honorable?"

Lin Ci responded, "Dad, if you take charge of Lin Family, just ensure you act honorably."

After hanging up, Lin Shiyue felt like his daughter had posed a difficult question for him.

Honorable action—sometimes, it’s hard to achieve.

While hesitating, his assistant reported, "Vice President, news came about the investigation of the president saying a thorough examination covering both public and private matters is underway."

"Is the information reliable?" Lin Shiyue asked.

"Reliable," the assistant replied.

"Alright, I’ll go inform the old man." Lin Shiyue pondered for a while, got up, and left the presidential office to see the patriarch.

Pei Family.

Pei Liyan entered the presidential office and saw Qiao Xiang.

Upon seeing him, Qiao Xiang’s gaze wandered all over Pei Liyan, pursing her lips as if she had some idea.

Pei Liyan glanced at her nonchalantly and walked toward the presidential office.

Qiao Xiang immediately stood up and followed behind, knocking on the door.

Pei Liyan said in a deep voice, "Come in."

Qiao Xiang walked in and spoke, "President, there’s a personal matter I wish to discuss with you, but I’m unsure whether I should speak up."

"If you, yourself, can’t decide what to say or not, then don’t say it," Pei Liyan’s attitude was quite cold.

He merely thought that Qiao Xiang should be smart, but ended up being too clever for her own good.

Qiao Xiang paused, subconsciously looking at Pei Liyan.

Pei Liyan said in a deep voice, "Knowing what to say and what not is an essential quality as a secretary to the president."

Qiao Xiang was taken aback and suddenly delighted, "Are you teaching me how to work?"

Pei Liyan didn’t say anything; his face showed little emotion.

Qiao Xiang’s gaze slightly drew back, softly reporting, "I feel this situation should be known by the president."