Chapter 201: Forget the Pain Once the Scar Has Healed!

"In your dreams!"

Du Xi rolled her eyes at Tang Ye, looking playful and a bit cute.

Tang Ye feigned disappointment and sighed slightly, "It seems I really was just wishful thinking. Seeing how you dislike me, I'd better be sensible and leave on my own."

Du Xi hurriedly grabbed Tang Ye's sleeve and explained, "My aunt is coming over in a bit, and I was afraid you'd feel uncomfortable."

Tang Ye couldn't help but laugh, "My state of mind is just fine, you can rest assured."

Before long, the crisp sound of the doorbell rang.

Du Xi walked quickly to open the door.

Du Xiaofeng and Xie An walked into the house side by side.

Du Xiaofeng spotted Tang Ye at a glance, her face instantly filled with a fawning smile: "Oh, little Tang, you're here too!"

Tang Ye hurriedly stood up, being very polite: "Aunt, hello!"

Du Xiaofeng waved her hand casually, her face beaming with smiles, "Why be so formal with me? We'll be one family sooner or later." As she spoke, she turned to face Xie An and introduced him: "This here is the Tang Ye I often mention to you. Look, how handsome he is!"

Xie An looked Tang Ye up and down and praised him sincerely: "Standing together with Du Xi, you two are truly a talented man and a beautiful woman, a perfect match."

Tang Ye was shocked by the change in Du Xiaofeng's attitude!

Recalling the past, every time Du Xiaofeng saw him, she would mock and ridicule him, saying he was someone who clung to the powerful and wealthy.

But now, the look in her eyes when she stared at him was almost melting.

Sure enough, one cannot be too low-key in life.

Otherwise, it is easy to end up with the fate of "people are bullied if they are kind, horses are ridden if they are tame."

Although Du Xi had never had a good impression of her aunt's usual conduct, blood is thicker than water after all, and with her aunt's attitude toward Tang Ye having changed so drastically, she didn't feel as disgusted anymore.

Du Xiaofeng said in a sincere tone, "I really owe you for last time. If you hadn't stepped in to stop it in time, I would have made a huge mistake."

Tang Ye quickly waved his hand and responded modestly: "You're too polite. It was mainly because you reacted quickly and took the initiative to explain the situation to the Discipline Inspection Commission. The Discipline Inspection Commission also highly recognized your act of voluntarily providing clues."

Du Xi frowned slightly and asked softly: "Aunt, you came over so late, did you run into something?"

A flash of embarrassment crossed Du Xiaofeng's face, and she said with a sheepish laugh: "I have a friend whose son was arrested because of a case. You see, I wanted to pull some strings to see if he could be bailed out."

Tang Ye's expression tightened and became serious as he pressed: "Does it have to do with Young Master Huang's mahjong parlor?"

Du Xiaofeng was stunned for a moment, then nodded and replied: "That's right! He just wanted to make more connections and ended up getting implicated by accident. This family is wealthy; as long as he can be fished out, they don't care how much money it costs."

Tang Ye looked at Du Xiaofeng solemnly and exhorted her with earnest words: "Aunt, this matter has caused a huge stir. The provincial authorities attach great importance to it and have made up their minds to punish it severely without leniency. I sincerely suggest that you must not get involved."

Du Xi glared at Du Xiaofeng with annoyance, secretly thinking to herself that her aunt really had forgotten the pain once the scar had healed.

Hearing this, Du Xiaofeng felt a chill down her back and said with lingering fear: "I didn't expect the matter to be so serious. I will definitely draw a line between us."

Du Xiaofeng figured that Du Chengfeng wouldn't care about this mess either, so she took her leave in low spirits.

Tang Ye and Du Xi saw the two to the door and watched their disappearing figures.

Du Xi couldn't help but complain, "Sure enough, the last incident still didn't teach her a lesson."

Tang Ye raised his hand, gently resting it on Du Xi's shoulder, and comforted her warmly: "Your aunt is timid and has limited ability; no matter how much she tosses and turns, she won't be able to stir up any big waves."

Du Xi took the opportunity to hold Tang Ye's hand, her eyes full of emotion, and said sincerely: "Tang Ye, thank you so much for being so tolerant of my family."

Tang Ye laughed, "It's getting late, I should head back."

Du Xi looked at Tang Ye with reluctance.

Tang Ye kissed Du Xi on the forehead.

Du Xi took the initiative to hug Tang Ye.

Just at this moment, a sedan drove slowly from not far away.

The headlights shone on the two of them, casting long, slanted shadows on the ground.

Tang Ye gently let go of Du Xi.

Du Xi curled her lips upward and teased him with a bit of playfulness: "I didn't expect you to be such a coward."

Tang Ye scratched his head in embarrassment and laughed helplessly: "Who told you your dad is Secretary Du."

After Du Chengfeng stepped out of the sedan, Tang Ye politely greeted him and then left Yunhu Courtyard.

When Du Chengfeng heard that Du Xiaofeng had come to find him to fish someone out, he was instantly furious.

He immediately dialed the phone and gave Du Xiaofeng a harsh scolding.

The current case involving Young Master Huang had far-reaching implications.

Everyone was in danger.

And she, of all people, was actively wading into these muddy waters; wasn't she just looking for trouble for herself?

Du Xiaofeng hung up the phone and secretly rejoiced, muttering to herself: "It's a good thing Tang Ye stopped me; otherwise, with my brother's temper, he might have really slapped me."

Xie An's expression was equally grave as he echoed: "Little Tang works in the Municipal Government and serves the Mayor; his sources of information must be very broad."

A smile appeared on Du Xiaofeng's face as she calculated: "Next time I run into something like this, I have to ask Little Tang first. He is much easier to talk to than my brother."

This remark left Xie An stunned.

Tang Ye being easygoing with others is a sign of his cultivation; how could you push your luck?

"It's better to try not to trouble Little Tang; after all, we are separated from him by a layer of relationship."

Du Xiaofeng, however, looked proud and said dismissively: "I am Xi Xi's aunt. When Xi Xi was little, her mother didn't have enough milk, and she even drank my milk. If I ask him to help me with something, he will definitely agree."

Xie An was truly between laughter and tears and patiently advised: "You should stop adding to his troubles. Based on his age and the resources at his disposal, his future rank will definitely exceed your brother's. Although I haven't interacted with him much, I can tell that he is just like your brother—a very upright person."

Du Xiaofeng curled her lips in disdain and retorted: "He is only at the Section Chief level now. According to you, he can still become a Mayor or a Department Head? If he could climb to my brother's current level, the ancestral graves of the Tang Family would have to be smoking with good fortune."

The next afternoon.

Tang Ye arrived at Chengguan Street to follow up on the progress of the arson case.

Wen Rong followed closely behind Tang Ye; Tang Ye's steps were light and quick, and she had to jog to barely keep up.

"Huh, the shed has been torn down?"

The former parking lot was closed, and the makeshift shed had also vanished without a trace.

Tang Ye walked straight toward the small shop opposite and asked politely, "Boss, do you know where Auntie Cai, who used to sell cold skin noodles and cold noodles here, has gone?"

The small shop owner's eyes were full of envy as he said, "The Government did some work, settled her family into a new house, and even allocated them two storefronts; this family has finally had a change of fortune!"

The old man sitting on a chair to the side spoke with a tone that was slightly emotional and somewhat complicated: "This family is really lucky; if it weren't for the Mayor's unannounced visit, how would they have ever had a chance to turn things around!"

"May I ask if you know where their family has moved to now?" Wen Rong asked in a soft, gentle voice.

The owner raised his hand to point out the direction: "Walk fifty meters forward along this alley, and you will see their storefront. At this time of day, Auntie Cai should have already started selling cold skin noodles and cold noodles; you will be able to find her."

Tang Ye and Wen Rong proceeded according to the directions.

From afar, they saw a group of people gathered at Auntie Cai's storefront.

Auntie Cai had sharp eyes and spotted Tang Ye at a glance; a brilliant smile instantly bloomed on her face as she hurriedly walked over and grabbed Tang Ye's hand.

Immediately after, Auntie Cai turned to face the customers who were queuing up and explained with an apologetic tone.

"Everyone, I am truly sorry, some important guests have arrived, so I will close the stall early today; please come back later!"