The moment I was released on bail, I had mixed emotions.

Although I am free again, I know that this is just the calm before the storm.

Mihad gave me three days to find a suitable person to take the blame as soon as possible.

Three days may be said to be long or short.

But to me, it is nothing less than a dilemma.

When I got back to the villa, I immediately called a meeting with all my confidants.

Zhou Yang, Song Xue, Ah Huang, and Chang Jianlin, who came from Thailand, all appeared in the conference room without landing.

Only Hu Laosan was still following Cai He and failed to get back in time.

Looking around, I tried my best to calm down the complicated emotions in my heart and spoke slowly.

"Everyone, I have summoned you here this time because I have something important to tell you."

As soon as the words fell, the conference room fell silent.

Everyone's face was full of seriousness and anxiety.

I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and repeated Mihad's words exactly.

From the organ trade that the royal family cooperated with me to being exposed, to the time they asked me to hand over a person to take the blame, everything is covered in detail.

When it comes to the emotional part, I can't even hide the bitterness and helplessness in my voice.

"Now, the royal family has forced me to have no choice. If I don't make friends, I'm afraid all my business in Dubai will be destroyed." I clenched my fists, and my knuckles turned white.

As soon as the words fell, the conference room fell into deathly silence.

Everyone's face was covered with a layer of gloom.

Yes, haven't we been fighting side by side through life and death over the years?

Now that we have ended up like this, who can accept it?

But with the reality in front of us, what's the use of lamenting?

The long silence made the air thick and heavy.

At this moment, Zhou Yang, who had been silent, suddenly stood up slowly.

"Boss, let me do this."

His voice was trembling, but extremely firm.

"what?"

Song Xue exclaimed and quickly grabbed his arm.

"Ayang, are you crazy? You are now Mr. Yang's number one confidant and you have a bright future. Taking this blame will ruin your future, isn't it? Besides, you and So Eun's wedding date has been set, how can you... "

"It's because I'm the boss's confidant that I can't back down at this time!"

Zhou Yang interrupted her without hesitation, his eyes as determined as a torch.

"The boss has promoted me and trusted me over the years. How could I stand by and watch when he was in the most difficult time? Besides, someone has to stand up and stand in front of the boss. Instead of letting others go, it's better for me to go!"

His words exploded in the conference room like thunder.

Everyone was stunned, looking at each other, not knowing how to react.

After a long while, Chang Jianlin hesitated and said: "But A Yang, taking the blame is no joke. It is unknown when you will come back after you leave."

"That's right, A Yang, you finally have a chance to be happy, how can you give up just because you say you give up?"

Song Xue also had red eyes and her voice was choked with sobs.

Zhou Yang smiled bitterly and patted her hand reassuringly.

"Xiaoxue, don't worry. Although it's dangerous for me to go, I may not be able to recover. The boss is so smart, he will definitely find the best lawyer for me and do his best to protect me from guilt."

Having said this, he looked at me with extremely firm eyes.

"Boss, you gave me this life. If you want me to take the blame, I am obligated. But when the time comes, please be more careful and find a way to protect me."

His words pierced my heart like a sharp knife.

Yes, letting Zhou Yang take the blame would be tantamount to ruining his future.

But at this juncture, who else but him can shoulder this heavy burden?

Chang Jianlin and Ah Huang are both actionists and never know how to assess the situation.

If they were asked to face interrogation, they might get burned.

As for Song Xue, although she is mature and prudent, she is still a woman.

After all the considerations, only Zhou Yang was the most suitable to take on this crime.

Thinking of this, I felt bitter in my heart, and I didn't know how to speak for a while.

"Ayang, why are you doing this?"

After a long time, I struggled to say, "You are young and have a bright future, so why would you risk your own happiness for me?"

Zhou Yang smiled when he heard this.

"Boss, please don't say that."

His eyes were blazing and his words were loud.

"After following you for so many years, I, Zhou Yang, have already entrusted my life to you. I will go wherever you ask me to go. What does a mere prison sentence mean?"

"But......"

I wanted to persuade again, but he raised his hand to interrupt me.

"Boss, I have made up my mind. I beg you and everyone else to make it happen."

After saying that, he took a deep look at Song Xue, his eyes full of reluctance and pity.

Chang Jianlin and Ah Huang also had red eyes.

This scene moved everyone present.

And I have mixed feelings, and everything inside is burning.

Over the years, I have single-handedly cultivated Zhou Yang and pushed him to where he is today.

I have never doubted his loyalty to me.

But I never thought that one day I would ask him to take the blame for me and go to jail.

This feeling is simply more painful than killing me.

"Okay, now that A Yang has decided, let's stop trying to persuade him."

I said hoarsely, forcing myself to be calm.

"Ayang, don't worry. I will definitely find the best lawyer and do my best to defend you and strive for a reduced sentence."

Zhou Yang nodded, with a bitter smile on his lips.

"Boss, my life has been yours for a long time. It is my honor to share your worries. I only ask that you don't forget my brother Zhou Yang after this."

I clenched my fists and dug my nails into my palms, almost bleeding.

"Ayang, don't worry. As long as I, Yang Lei, am still breathing, I won't treat you badly."

Every word I speak seems to be engraved into the depths of my soul.

"In the days to come, I will let Xiaoxue take care of things in the company for you. You should take care of yourself in prison and wait for my good news."

Zhou Yang's eyes turned red and he nodded heavily.

"Boss, I understand. I will wait for you until the day you bring me back."

After saying that, he looked at me deeply and walked out of the conference room slowly.

Song Xue burst into tears and stumbled after him.

Chang Jianlin and Ah Huang were silent, with reluctance in their eyes.

And I just felt a huge sadness swallowing me up in an instant.

At this moment, I truly realized how cruel this gamble was.

I exchanged my future for the royal family's understanding.

But the price was the sacrifice of brother Zhou Yang.

For a moment, I couldn't tell whether I was gambling or harming others.

That high-spirited young man, at some point, had lost his youthfulness and became beyond recognition.

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