Chapter 948: Honest Officials Find It Hard to Settle Family Affairs!

After Chen Lan left.

Du Chengfeng suddenly called Tang Ye into the study.

Afterwards, he placed that whistleblowing letter on the desk.

After Tang Ye finished reading it, his expression was grave.

He hadn't expected the matter to spread so quickly.

It hadn't been long since he learned of it from Sun Hai, yet problems had already arisen so soon.

Du Chengfeng did not know that Tang Ye was already informed, and explained, "Xie Miao has a stake in the Dayu Copper Mine; I only found out recently, and I have already asked Du Xi's aunt to handle it."

Tang Ye had originally been pondering how to explain this matter to Du Xiaofeng, not expecting that his father-in-law already knew.

"I have looked into this situation with Sun Hai; I was unaware of it beforehand! The shares he gave Xie Miao at the time were not many either."

Du Chengfeng waved his hand and said in a serious tone, "You are a person with extremely strong principles, brains, and courage, but you have one shortcoming—you are too sentimental. I can be certain that you have no interest-related connection to this copper mine, but Xie Miao is, after all, Du Xi's cousin; once she takes a stake, it will inevitably invite criticism."

Tang Ye nodded slightly: "I will communicate with Sun Hai about this in a moment."

Du Chengfeng added, "In the future, you should still keep a certain distance from Sun Hai. I know you have been classmates for many years, but this layer of relationship is easily used by others as leverage."

A grave look appeared in Tang Ye's eyes: "I understand! This matter with the Dayu Copper Mine was purely a coincidence; it just so happened that the Hongling Group lacked startup capital for mining, so I acted as the intermediary."

Du Chengfeng nodded: "I know you have a sense of propriety in your actions. However, the enemy is more cunning than you imagine!"

Tang Ye asked softly: "Who sent this whistleblowing letter? It is clearly ill-intentioned and carries a sense of warning. Dad, should I look into it?"

Du Chengfeng waved his hand: "No need."

Tang Ye insisted: "Dad, you told me before that many conflicts should be resolved in their budding stage. If they aren't handled early, the consequences will be unimaginable once they spiral out of control."

Du Chengfeng pondered for a moment; he trusted Tang Ye's ability to handle problems.

Moreover, since it involved family scandal, he was not at ease leaving it for others to handle.

"Xie Miao and her husband have always had a disharmonious relationship; I analyze that it must be Cao Yunfan who submitted the materials to me in order to force her into a divorce."

Tang Ye nodded slightly: "I will handle it well."

Du Chengfeng nodded at him: "Thank you for your hard work."

Tang Ye laughed: "Dad, why are you being so polite with me!"

He left the study.

Returning to the bedroom, Tang Ye dialed Sun Hai's phone number.

"Tang Seng, Happy Spring Festival!"

"Mm, Happy Spring Festival, Monkey!" Tang Ye quickly moved to the main topic, "My father-in-law knows about Xie Miao's investment in the copper mine. He demands that we make a clean break immediately."

Sun Hai was somewhat surprised: "I had originally planned to handle it after the Spring Festival, but since you are in such a rush, we will do it in a moment. How much of a dividend do you think is appropriate?"

Tang Ye said: "According to my father-in-law's wishes, return only the principal."

Sun Hai laughed: "That wouldn't be very good, would it? Even if it were borrowing money, there would be interest!"

Tang Ye said earnestly: "I am not joking with you."

Sun Hai sighed: "Fine, I will return the money to Sister Miao in a moment."

Hanging up the phone, Sun Hai smiled helplessly and muttered to himself: "Tang Seng lives quite a tiring life too."

One hour later, Sun Hai met Xie Miao at the company office.

Half of Xie Miao's face was covered by sunglasses, and her expression appeared somewhat repressed: "Regarding the copper mine investment, my mother has already relayed my uncle's wishes; you just need to return the principal to me."

Sun Hai sighed: "Sister Miao, it's a pity. If you need help in the future, don't hesitate to contact me."

Xie Miao gave a bitter smile; after this incident, how could she still have the face to ask!

Sun Hai stacked the cash he had prepared in advance on the table.

Xie Miao swept the money into her bag and nodded slightly: "I've caused you trouble! I'll be going now."

Xie Miao went downstairs and was just about to get into her car.

A car horn sounded not far away.

She stopped in her tracks, and Tang Ye walked out of the car.

Tang Ye walked up to her and said softly: "Get in the car and chat for a bit?"

Xie Miao agreed.

Tang Ye sat in the passenger seat and looked her over: "Did he lay a hand on you?"

Xie Miao took off her sunglasses; the right side of her face was clearly more swollen than the left, and her eye was swollen until only a slit remained: "After so many years, I've long since gotten used to it. I've actually always envied you and Du Xi; you two came together because of affection, while he and I, it was entirely marriage for the sake of marriage."

Tang Ye said: "When do you plan to divorce him?"

Xie Miao shook her head with a bitter smile: "I've brought it up to him many times, but he has refused every time."

Tang Ye said in a deep voice: "Do you have leverage in his hands?"

Xie Miao nodded slightly and bit her lip: "Yes. I have a boyfriend. However, it was Cao Yunfan who cheated first; I initially only wanted to take revenge on him."

Tang Ye sighed: "Will you and this boyfriend have a future?"

Xie Miao shook her head: "He has a family. I don't want to destroy his family."

Tang Ye was left speechless by Xie Miao's logic.

He patiently advised: "I hope you can make a clean break with him, then divorce Cao Yunfan, and find someone right to start a brand new life. Complicated romantic relationships will only make your life a mess."

Xie Miao covered her face and began to cry in pain.

"I'll listen to you, but Cao Yunfan has no intention of letting this go. He wants to use this matter as leverage and keeps threatening me, making me give him money. If I don't give it, he will ruin my reputation and spread those photos everywhere... I'm scared! It wouldn't matter if my own reputation were ruined, but I'm afraid of affecting my mother; she is someone who cares especially about face, and she will definitely be heartbroken."

Tang Ye sighed inwardly; the fact that Xie Miao could still think of her mother, Du Xiaofeng, at a critical moment meant she was still worth saving;

Of course, it could also be that she knew in her heart that only by putting on this posture would Tang Ye be willing to help her.

Tang Ye had not dealt much with Cao Yunfan, but from Du Xi's words, he also knew that he and Xie Miao did not have a good relationship.

"It seems you are determined to get a divorce; I will help you think of a way."

After parting with Xie Miao, Tang Ye called Wan Ming, saying there was an important matter to discuss, and subsequently arranged to meet at a teahouse.

Tang Ye told Wan Ming about Xie Miao being beaten.

Wan Ming frowned and said with difficulty: "Even an honest official finds it hard to settle family disputes!"

Tang Ye said: "Xie Miao's private life is indeed a bit messy, but Cao Yunfan is not much cleaner. He is lecherous, often goes to nightclubs, and is addicted to gambling, with very large stakes. He uses photos and complaint letters to threaten Xie Miao, wanting to force Xie Miao to give him money to use for gambling!"

Wan Ming was thoughtful: "It is currently the Spring Festival, everyone has spare money on hand, and many people are gambling. Since we know he has some bad habits, then it is easy to handle. You don't need to come forward; leave the rest to me."

……

Cao Yunfan works at the Municipal Tax Bureau.

Last year his position level was adjusted, and he is now a Section-level Cadre.

The reason he is unwilling to divorce Xie Miao is that he knows clearly in his heart that by relying on this connection with Du Chengfeng, his own official career can remain smooth all the way.

Once divorced, the path to promotion would be cut off.

Cao Yunfan walked into a private room at the Hanzhou Hotel.

The people at the mahjong table immediately stood up and cleared a seat for him.

"Director Cao is here, please sit!" After Cao Yunfan sat down, someone immediately poured him a cup of tea.

Sitting on the right, Wu Yongping is the Town Mayor of Taihe Town, Yonghe County; he introduced to Cao Yunfan: "This is Yang Hong, the General Manager of Huiming Lighting Company."

Yang Hong smiled and reached out his hand, and Cao Yunfan shook it with him.

Afterwards, the few of them started playing mahjong.

Wu Yongping and Cao Yunfan have known each other for many years, and their personal friendship has always been good.

Wu Yongping smiled and teased Cao Yunfan, "Director Cao, what is going on with the injury on your face?"