Chapter 177: Why the Sudden Breakdown?

After Tang Ye walked out of the study, Du Chengfeng's expression was stern as he called Du Xiaofeng into the study.

The moment Du Xiaofeng stepped into the study, she sensed an unusual atmosphere and said softly and cautiously, "Brother, look at that serious face of yours. What happened?"

Du Chengfeng's expression was grave; he tapped his fingers heavily on the desk, his tone full of reproach: "I will tell you one more time: in the future, do not bring just any unreliable person of unknown origin to see me."

Du Xiaofeng was instantly bewildered, her whole person stunned.

Just a moment ago, everything was still fine.

How could her brother's attitude toward her have done a one-hundred-and-eighty-degree turn after talking with Tang Ye?

"Did Tang Ye badmouth me in front of you?

Brother, although he escaped the 'double regulation', I have always felt that this person is not steady. Why would the Discipline Inspection Commission target him for no reason? And he comes to see Du Xi every few days; it is obvious he wants to climb up by using your connections.

You must guard Du Xi well; our Du Family cannot be careless about finding a son-in-law."

Listening to this victim-blaming rhetoric from Du Xiaofeng, Du Chengfeng was so angry he felt like he would explode.

He had almost been ruined by this younger sister, yet she was the one accusing him first.

"I will tell you one last time: do not come to my house again. Also, you are absolutely forbidden from using my name to swindle people outside or to bully others by flaunting my power."

"You want to sever ties with me for the sake of an outsider? Have you lost your mind?" Du Xiaofeng's emotions instantly flared up, and she questioned him loudly.

Du Chengfeng was shaking with rage at his own sister's unreasonable behavior; he slammed the table and roared, "I am not joking with you, get out of here right now!"

Du Xiaofeng's eyes instantly turned red.

Wiping away tears, she turned around and rushed straight out of the study.

After going downstairs, Du Xiaofeng caught sight of Tang Ye, and the anger pent up in her heart instantly erupted.

She shrieked hysterically at Tang Ye: "You brat, my brother and I have always had such a good relationship, and you ruined it all! You just wait, I won't let you have an easy time!"

Tang Ye looked stunned, gazing at Du Xiaofeng in disbelief.

He hadn't done anything to her, so why did she suddenly have a breakdown?

Du Xi hurriedly shielded Tang Ye behind her, "Tang Ye has never said anything bad about you; on the contrary, it is you who have been targeting him and making things difficult for him at every turn."

Being accused by the father and daughter who both shared the surname Du!

Du Xiaofeng was so angry she stamped her feet.

Pointing her finger at Du Xi and Tang Ye, she said through gritted teeth: "Fine, fine, fine! I'm the bad guy, is that it? One day, the truth will come out, and then you two just wait and regret it!"

Full of resentment, Du Xiaofeng returned home in a huff.

At this time, her husband Xie An was sitting on the living room sofa, watching a ball game with full concentration.

Xie An had sharp eyes and immediately noticed that Du Xiaofeng's mood was off.

He got up and followed Du Xiaofeng into the bedroom, asking with a look of concern and caution: "Did it not work out?"

"The matter was going quite smoothly, but then it was ruined by someone meddling. I have to return the gifts they gave tomorrow," Du Xiaofeng said crossly.

Xie An couldn't help but frown, his face full of confusion: "This could fall through? President Cai is so capable!"

The more Du Xiaofeng thought about it, the angrier she got; she took her fist and smashed it hard against the pillow, saying through gritted teeth: "It was that boyfriend Du Xi is seeing, causing trouble in the middle. I didn't think much of him before, but he didn't have to be so petty and ruin my business."

Xie An then suddenly realized, "Oh, you mean that kid who was investigated by the Discipline Inspection Commission? Your brother is so shrewd, he wouldn't be easily fooled by him."

Du Xiaofeng sighed, her face full of worry: "My niece is simply love-struck; her eyes and heart are all on that kid. I heard from my sister-in-law that he is about to become the Section Chief of the Secretary Section Two at the Municipal Government. I think it must be my brother helping him behind the scenes."

A flash of surprise crossed Xie An's eyes.

Although he was not a civil servant, he understood the rules of the officialdom much better than Du Xiaofeng.

"Section Chief of Secretary Section Two? That is the Chief Secretary to the Executive Vice Mayor. This position isn't something your brother can decide; the Executive Vice Mayor must give the nod.

That kid just went through 'double regulation' and can still sit in such a key position; there must be some big shot behind him.

Your brother and sister-in-law are both shrewd people; they probably saw this point, which is why they support Du Xi being with him."

Du Xiaofeng's mouth hung wide open, her eyes full of disbelief: "So, I was the one who was wrong?"

Xie An hurriedly comforted her softly: "You were also led astray by Hu Zhongping. Although he is not bad and has a powerful uncle, he is two or three years older than Du Xi and is only at the Deputy Section Level. Look at Du Xi's boyfriend; he is the same age as Du Xi, is already at the Section Chief level, and is going to be the Mayor's Chief Secretary."

Du Xiaofeng was full of regret, "Then what should I do? Can I still make amends?"

Xie An shook his head with a bitter smile: "What else can you do? You already looked down on him before."

Du Xiaofeng gave a light snort through her nose, her face full of displeasure: "I was just speaking the truth. He can think whatever he wants. I am Du Xi's aunt; that identity will never change."

Your brother is about to sever ties with you!

Seeing Du Xiaofeng being so stubborn, Xie An was helpless and could only offer a bitter smile.

Tang Ye said his goodbyes and left.

Du Xi walked Tang Ye to the entrance of the residential compound; before parting, she suddenly grabbed Tang Ye.

Tang Ye smiled and put his arm around Du Xi's shoulder; Du Xi hugged Tang Ye tightly, burying her head in his chest.

Tang Ye did not respond; his body seemed to be trembling!

Sensing that Tang Ye's reaction was wrong, she looked at Tang Ye's arm in surprise.

"What's wrong?"

Fearing that Du Xi would worry, Tang Ye gritted his teeth, "It's nothing."

Du Xi said seriously, "I smell medicine; there must be something wrong. Take off your clothes and let me see."

Tang Ye had no choice but to unbutton his shirt.

Du Xi saw a patch of dark purple on the skin of his shoulder, and tears rolled straight down from the corners of her eyes, "How did you get injured so badly?"

Tang Ye then gave a brief, understated account of what had happened earlier.

Du Xi looked at Tang Ye, feeling both heartbroken and proud, "No wonder Mayor Jiang thinks so highly of you. However, you must try to be careful in the future; I will really be very worried."

Facing Du Xi's intense and sincere gaze, Tang Ye pulled her into his arms and whispered into her ear.

"I know, I will be careful."

Du Xi returned home and told Xiao Qin about Tang Ye's injury.

Upon learning of this, Xiao Qin immediately wanted to call Tang Ye, but was stopped by Du Xi.

Xiao Qin sighed inwardly, thinking that her future son-in-law looked very easygoing, but was actually very tough in his bones.

From now on, she would need to change her way of thinking when getting along with him.

Tang Ye had just gotten into a taxi when he received a call from Wan Ming.

"I just received a call from a colleague; that group really did take action under the cover of night."

"I am heading to the scene right now!"