“Excuse me. I have to answer the phone.” Gu Luan says and stands to go away.

He stops at a corner and presses the answer button, “Hello, Section Chief Li.”

“Director Gu still remembers me. That is really an honor for me.”

“I surely remember you. Section Chief Li is busy. What are you calling me for?”

“Well…Ah…Does Director Gu remember what we talked about last time? I am calling for double confirmation.”

Gu Luan lifts his eyebrows, “You mean to give Director Xia a long vacation? I also have this plan. However, we have got a lot of activities recently in the Weekly and we have to postpone the vacation for Director Xia for now. I am really sorry.”

“Do you mean that Xia Ning is still at work?” In an instant, Section Chief Li changes his tone, “Director Gu, don’t you know this is the top management’s decision?”

“Top management’s decision? I really don’t know, because I have not received any official documents about that. Besides, if I give Director Xia a long vacation, it is hard for me to report to the headquarters of the company. I hope Section Chief Li can understand.”

“Do you mean that I said something recklessly?”

“No. No. I am only a normal citizen. I don’t dare to say anything bad about Section Chief Li. I only tell the truth. It is really hard for me to properly report to the company.”

Section Chief Li feels stuck. Seemingly, he can’t get rid of this issue by just a call.

“Gu Luan.” Section Chief Li says in a deep voice, “I may tell you honestly. You have to do as I said. Or, you will have some trouble. Doesn’t Xia only a normal woman? You have great expectation. It is unnecessary for you to get involved in trouble because of this small issue. You may think it over carefully.”

Gu Luan sneers at Section Chief Li in his heart, “It is an era of free news. If I can’t protect my people, I am not qualified to be the Director of World Era Weekly! Section Chief Li, excuse me. I still have got something to deal with. I may hang up.”

Gu Luan hangs up the phone.

“Any troubles?”

Davis’s voice is heard. Gu Luan turns around. He thinks for a while and responds, “Troubles not for me, but Ning.”

Davis’s eyes gleam. The bright smile on his face disappears. He doesn’t look nice as usual. He asks, “Someone gives threats?”

Gu Luan nods, “Someone from the Organization Department of the Central Committee called, telling me to give Ning a long vacation. It was said to be a long vacation. Actually, he was telling me to suspend her from her duty. It is a little complicated. Some internal profits may get involved. Boss, what do you think I should do?”

Apparently, Davis Leon is Gu Luan’s friend, a rich playboy. Actually, Davis’s real identity is known to few people.

One of his identities is the CEO of World Era Weekly.

Davis lifts his eyebrows. He puts on an evil smile, “Then, let him taste the flavor of bitter coffee.”

Davis and Gu Luan leave. Leng Weiwei plays her phone while Xia Ning is eating ice cream. Wan Liqing glances at Xia Ning sharply from time to time.

Xia Ning mildly turns around. She rolls her eyes.

When does Wan Liqing become such a mean person?

“Director Xia, where is Commander Yi? I don’t see him these days.” Wan Liqing asks.

Xia Ning feels that her heart aches, “He has something to deal with in the army.”

“Oh.” Wan Liqing slightly lifts her lips, “I heard that army men need to obey the confidentiality agreement. Did your husband mention anything about the army to you? To be honest, if my husband did the same, I wouldn’t be able to bear that, because I can’t know what he is doing. Even when he has women outside, I can’t keep him under control.”

Xia Ning frowns, “I trust my husband.”

“Seemingly, you love each other. That is enviable.”

“Don’t envy me. You may find your man in the future.” Xia Ning indifferently responds.

Wan Liqing changes her color, “I don’t want to have a man of playboy style. However, to be honest, some women are really shameless. They have a man of their own already, but they still stick to someone else’s men! Be careful about the consequences!”

Xia Ning darkens her face, wondering whether Wan Liqing would feel uncomfortable if she doesn’t quarrel with her?

At the time, Xia Ning’s phone rings. It is Yi Yunrui.

Xia Ning feels glad. She presses the answer button at once, “Rui…”

“Have you had lunch?”

“Hum.” Xia Ning glances at the time. It is past two in the afternoon. She wonders why Yi Yunrui asks about her lunch at this time. She asks, “What about you?”

“I have just had lunch. Have you come back to C City?”

“Not yet. Director Gu said that we would stay for some more days. Can I call you?”

Yi Yunrui thinks for a while and responds, “Let me call you instead.”

Xia Ning feels her heart tightened. The ominous feeling in her heart becomes more obvious!

What…is Rui hiding?

“Have meals on time and have rest on time. When you want to eat anything, or buy anything, go ahead. And, remember to miss me.”

“Hum.” Xia Ning listens to Yi Yunrui and feels sweet in her heart. However, there is bitterness in the sweetness.

“I have to handle something here. I may hang up.”

“OK…” Xia Ning has not finished her words when Yi Yunrui has hung up his phone, as if he is in a hurry.

It is in the headquarters of the central army department.

“Commander Yi.” The guard salutes Yi Yunrui politely, “The General Commander is waiting for you inside. Please leave all your communication instruments here. Thank you.”

Yi Yunrui strokes the screen of his phone and nods. He puts the phone into the black box.

“Commander Yi, this way, please.

It is in the Amusement Park.

Wan Liqing is aware of the displeasure on Xia Ning’s face. She asks, “Did Commander Yi call?”

Xia Ning nods.

“Anything happens? You look unhappy.”

Xia Ning hesitates. She realizes that it is Wan Liqing here, who is different from how she was some years ago. Xia Ning has to be careful with her.

Xia Ning puts her phone aside and smiles, “I am not unhappy. I just told him not to bring too many gifts to me when he comes back. He is busy with real business! I don’t want to hear people talk nonsense.”

“Did you?” Wan Liqing puts on a false smile, “People say that showing off love will end the relation. Director Xia, you’d better hide your happiness. Don’t have it grabbed by other people.”

Xia Ning puts on a bigger smile, “Director Wan thinks too much. If it can be grabbed away, it is gone a long time ago. In addition, something belong to you will always be yours. Those can be grabbed away don’t belong to you and you have to learn to let go.”

Wan Liqing freezes her face. She clenches her hands tightly, “You…”

Xia Ning takes a big mouthful of ice cream and puts on a winning smile. At the time, her phone rings again.

Can it be Yi Yunrui again?

Xia Ning sincerely expects that. However, she sees the number on the screen and feels her heart sinking all of a sudden!

It is Mei Ruo.

“Hello, Colonel Mei.”

“Hello, Mrs. Yi.”

Xia Ning lifts her eyebrows. Mei Ruo speaks in a very odd tone. Xia Ning asks, “Colonel Mei, what are you calling me for?”

“Yunrui said that you were on a business trip. Are you?”

Xia Ning feels her heart tightened, “Are you with Rui?”

“Ha. Ha! Mrs. Yi, you are suspicious. Anyway, you are right this time. I am with Yi Yunrui.”

“Are you in Beijing, too?”

“Yes. Something happens to Yunrui. So, I come to Beijing.”

Hearing her words, Xia Ning feels panic, “Colonel Mei, can you tell me what happens to Rui?”

“Oh?” Mei Ruo slightly lifts her voice, “Didn’t Yunrui tell you?”

Xia Ning hears Mei Ruo use the address Yunrui. She feels very uncomfortable as if it is a thorn. However, Mei Ruo knows what happens to Yi Yunrui. She has to be patient and withstand it.

“No.” Xia Ning feels that her heart aches. She takes a deep breath, “Please, Colonel Mei, tell me what happened.”

“Well…It is a little inconvenient…”

“I owe you one. Please! I really want to know. Please!”

Mei Ruo gives a sigh, “Ah. I really can’t stand people’s begging. Well, I may tell you briefly. Don’t tell anyone else. Or, it will bring more trouble to Yunrui.”

“Don’t worry. I won’t tell.”

“The central committee summoned Yunrui to come to Beijing. Apparently, he is told to report on his duty. Actually, it is a public trial. In recent days, Yunrui is making confessions in the headquarters of the Central Army Department. Seemingly, it will take some time to finish. I have nothing to do with him now, but I feel very sorry for him.

The words Public Trial are just like soldering iron forcefully burning Xia Ning’s heart. In an instant, Xia Ning is shocked blankly!

What crime…does Rui commit? Why is he given a public trial?

Xia Ning’s hand trembles with the phone. She turns around to glance at Wan Liqing, who is confusedly looking at her. Xia Ning stands up and goes to a quiet corner. She asks in a low voice, “What is the public trial for?”

“You know Yasi Villa, don’t you? Four years ago, Yunrui sold Yasi Villa to Mayor Yin of the B City. The problem is about the selling amount.”

“What’s the problem?”

“I am not clear about the details. It is said to be a crime of malfeasance of making use of his identity to threaten governmental officials for huge amount of bribe or something alike. Anyway, don’t worry. You and I both know what kind of person Yunrui is. He hasn’t done anything illegal. You don’t need to worry about that the central army department may declare Yunrui guilty.

Xia Ning feels sweats in her palms when she hears this. She remembers very well that Yasi Villa was really sold at a very high price!

In an instant, Xia Ning remembers that some days ago Shen Mo came to C City to confirm the trading amount of Yasi Villa. As if she hears the thunder, Xia Ning turns pale all of a sudden!

God. Shen Mo made the recording.

“Then…did you see Shen Mo? He is the Special Assistant of Mayor Yin.”

“Shen Mo…” Mei Ruo thinks for a while, “Oh. Yes. He is here. He is one of the witnesses.

“!” Xia Ning feels blank in her brain. As if all the blood in her body is pumped away, Xia Ning feels deadly cold around!

She doesn’t speak for quite a while. Mei Ruo asks, “Mrs. Yi, are you listening?”

“Yes, I am…”

“Mrs. Yi, don’t worry. I am also one of the jurors. Don’t worry. I will try my best to help Yunrui to clear the charges. However, I need to remind you of one thing. During the time, you’d better act honestly in C City. Try your best to be low-key. Don’t bring any other trouble to Yunrui.”