Chapter 118: Plotting the Shift in Components

He waited until Chen Xueru calmed down, then Yang Qing asked the question he most wanted to know.

"Have you confessed? Is it about you wanting to use me to escape?"

Chen Xueru composed her emotions and said seriously.

"No, I've said everything else, but I haven't said this; I know if I said it, I'd be done for."

Yang Qing let out a breath of relief, and Xu Huizhen's expression also relaxed considerably.

Although he said it, it doesn't really affect him now; it's just a possibility, and they won't use this as a reason to treat him badly.

After all, he is merely an object being used.

But this is extremely important for his future situation; with this news, I fear someone will tighten surveillance on him.

What's he doing those things for, if not to let them lower their guard? Don't keep your eyes on him?

This is utterly devastating for his escape plan.

Xu Huizhen also felt a lingering fear; if Chen Xueru couldn't hold out and voiced this idea, she'd likely have to go through the ordeal again.

Even if they didn't act on it, it would be enough to invite strict scrutiny of them.

Such treatment, almost being blacklisted, will certainly not be good.

She patted Chen Xueru again.

You must settle your mind; the more critical the moment, the calmer you need to be.

Afterward, she looked at Yang Qing with sorrow and bitterness.

You say, if we follow the old plan, can we still get away?

I think I understand now; people like us here are a bunch of oddballs, out of step with others; normally it's fine, but once trouble arises, we're likely to be the first hit.

We have no way out.

Yang Qing also didn't know what to say.

The developments were completely beyond his expectation; Xu Liangcai's situation is simply fatal.

If he had known it would turn out like this, he wouldn't have messed around.

But not messing around won't work either; how can he get out of his predicament if he doesn't mess around?

He seems to have a choice, but in fact he doesn't.

He tapped the table, thinking, after a while.

Let me first explain my situation.

The treasure I found is just someone else's hidden stash; I know nothing about the treasure my father left behind.

In other words, I still can't shake off the suspicion of possessing great wealth.

He gave a bitter smile.

You say, do I, like this, have a chance to get out?

Both of their faces instantly fell, and Yang Qing continued.

Unless……

Hearing there was a turn, they hurriedly asked.

Unless what?

Unless I can contact my father and have him hand over that sum of money.

The two women fell silent again.

The key is they have no way to contact Yang Rong at all.

Xu Huizhen's mind was also racing.

Treasure, wealth, Yang Rong, you……

WanDao……

The hardest part is WanDao; at this time, they have no opportunity and dare not touch that place.

Should you take the initiative to suggest it, so the authorities can make contact?

Yang Qing shook his head.

Let's talk about it later.

Contacting now isn't the right time; he's waiting for an opportunity, a chance for relations between the two places to improve.

There are still a few months.

Even if contact is made, what then? Will he speak? If he does, he's not afraid they'll demand more, knowing I'm in their hands.

Or am I important? If they have another child, would he be willing to spend a large fortune to exchange for me, this useless son?

Yang Qing's words were harsh, and they also revealed his current awkward position.

Chen Xueru gripped his hand tightly.

What then? Are we just going to wait like this, watching bit by bit as an unknown fate approaches?

She was panicked, her heart filled with fear.

Xu Huizhen also looked at Yang Qing, hoping he'd give a feasible solution.

Considering the information he had, Yang Qing worked hard to sort out some clues.

I have a judgment; listen and analyze whether what I say is correct.

I think there will be another component review within these two years.

People whose issues are minor and have already been reformed probably won't keep holding onto components that don't match them.

For example, former middle-rich peasants have handed over their land and now earn work points just like everyone else.

Continuing to carry that component is meaningless; moreover, some people became workers early on, thoroughly reformed, and some even made huge contributions—continuing the current component classification is problematic.

These people will also have demands, especially in the current difficult times, when we need to unite them more than ever.

"So..."

Xu Huizhen reacted the fastest.

"You mean, we can seize this opportunity to complete the composition change?"

Yang Qing nodded.

This is indeed the opportunity he has been waiting for.

Chen Xueru also said excitedly.

"How do we do that?"

Yang Qing raised his head and looked at them.

"It depends on whether you're willing to part with your wealth?"

Xu Huizhen had already thought of something.

"You mean, is wealth not as important as one's livelihood and life?"

Yang Qing let out a breath.

"Complete the transformation of the industry's nature ahead of time."

"That is, give up the interest (i. e., dividends or bonuses) in your hands, completely transfer your shareholdings, and even donate part of your family property."

"I heard you have a good relationship with the Jiedao director; make use of that connection, leave your current shop, switch to other work, and make a clean break."

"Shift from being a shareholder who receives interest to being a worker who receives wages."

"Your residences are also donated, letting the Jiedao exchange them for smaller ones."

"Make a clean break with the past."

"As for the rest, I still need to think about it."

"I also need to make some changes here, trying to blend in."

"When the time comes, watch how I do it, or how Chen Hong does it, and just follow suit."

He really has many ideas; Chen Hong's identity and work shouldn't be wasted like that.

He wants his family's bamboo pole to become thicker and sturdier.

Xu Huizhen's eyes lit up upon hearing Yang Qing's words.

If Yang Qing's speculation is true, then this method is currently the best.

The timing of the entry point is also very appropriate.

They were frightened, so they wanted to strive to perform; this is normal, no one could say anything.

It won't provoke others to make things difficult.

"Doing it this way, we both will have jobs; even if we give everything up, we won't starve."

Chen Xueru, however, was full of reluctance; she is strong-willed and loves money, and Yang Qing's words are practically destroying her two main pillars of life.

From boss to worker, from wealthy person to a woman who worries daily about food, drink, and bodily functions?

Just thinking about it is terrifying.

"This, this, do we not have to donate our family property?"

Xu Huizhen said angrily.

"What time is it now, and you're still feeling sorry for those few coins? I think you haven't been in there long."

After being scolded by Xu Huizhen, Chen Xueru shuddered.

"Donate, I'll donate—won't that work?"

As she spoke, her tears welled up again; she truly felt sorry.

Yang Qing said.

"It's not necessary to donate everything; keeping part and donating part is fine—nowadays who doesn't have a few hundred?"

"The money can all be kept, but those luxuries that don't match one's status must be donated."

"Small items can be kept a bit, but don't let others find out."

Upon hearing that, Chen Xueru felt a bit better.

Xu Huizhen, however, said.

"Money must be partially donated; let's donate all the interest we've earned over these years."

"If we're going to put on a show, we must do it thoroughly; the break must also be clean."