gentle fall

The phone was hung up, Zhou Lin held the phone, and couldn't help trembling slightly. After a while, she whispered to herself: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, Huai Yu will be back."

She bit her lower lip hard, and called Wen Ping and Wen Ming again, but the busy tone was still unanswered, and she was finally disheartened.

Her husband and her youngest son, whom she relied on most in daily life, seemed to have disappeared out of thin air, and disappeared without a trace at this critical moment.The eldest son went out for a walk with his sister-in-law at night, and she decided not to tell him that he was in poor health and couldn't stand a little stimulation, so she didn't even dare to tell him.

So she called Wen Huaiyu, a daughter who was not close to her at all. She was usually rebellious, but at this time, it turned out that she subconsciously chose to believe her.

There was a sound of footsteps behind her, she turned her head, and the butler had a worried look on her face.

At this time, Zhou Lin suddenly realized that she should act like a hostess. She took a deep breath: "Don't be nervous. You go upstairs and take down the critical illness notice when the old man fell ill not long ago. And his early years The military medals you got when you were in the army, the certificates of donating to the disaster area in the past few years...you take them all away."

The butler was stunned for a moment, and quickly realized that he hurried upstairs.

Zhou Lin walked into the living room, walking calmly. She looked at the group of strangers sitting on the sofa in formal attire, controlled the trembling in her voice, and asked Mama Wu to serve a pot of tea.

Wen Yan was a little curious, raised his eyelids and glanced at her, probably for the first time, gave her a look of approval.

When these people came to the door, he was much calmer than her.

In the first half of his life, he was an iron-blooded soldier, and then he abandoned his military and went into business. No matter what time he was, he stood at the glorious pinnacle and apex of his field.But in the end, he also failed. He was absent in the growth and upbringing of his son. It was fine if the child didn't become a talent, but he even had problems with his life. This was his dereliction of duty after all.

He didn't need to think about it, he knew who caused this misfortune today.

He knew in his heart, but Zhou Lin didn't know anything, she turned pale with fright, and secretly went to make a call, probably to Nan Nan, only that child, at such a moment, would definitely be there.

Mama Wu brought the tea quickly, and it didn't matter if someone came to pick it up or not.

Although it is said that today is to perform official duties, it should be official, but there are still human feelings outside of legal principles. During the investigation stage, if someone is not responsible, they will be completely offended in the future.

Zhou Lin smiled lowly: "Just invite everyone to have a cup of tea."

She had just cried, and the corners of her eyes were red, and now she smiled, inexplicably more tender and sad, making people embarrassed to refuse for a while.

After drinking a cup of tea, the living room was quiet. The butler came down at some point, holding a big box in his arms. Zhou Lin motioned him to put it on the coffee table.

She opened it with her own hands, and on the top was a critical illness notice and medical records. She smiled softly: "Not long ago, our old man had a serious illness. He has a bad heart and can't stand shock and accidents. Look at it." look?"

Everyone's expressions changed, and finally Deputy Team Wu, who was the leader, said, "This is personal privacy, so we won't read it."

Zhou Lin smiled, didn't insist anymore, and continued to take out a pair of red certificates in the box: "This, first-class military merit, my father-in-law killed seventy enemies alone on the battlefield, defended the camp, and supported the troops When he was found, he was wounded all over his body, with two knives stuck in his chest..."

Deputy Wu wanted to interrupt her: "Zhou... Ms. Zhou..."

Zhou Lin was unmoved, sobbed, and said as she cried: "These are all things his old man has done over the years. You may not believe it, but I believe that my father-in-law will never do anything illegal .”

"...Yes, we hope so too."

"I know that you can't help yourself when you do things for the public. But can I beg you, just wait a little longer...I dare not let our old man go with you in the middle of the night. If something happens...I really don't Dare to think. Just let him rest for a while, okay?"

The expression of the leading deputy team changed a few times, but there was indeed only an old man who was nearly eighty years old, and a woman who was crying softly. He turned his head and reluctantly agreed: "It will be dawn at the latest, and you must follow me at dawn." let's go."

Zhou Lin was overjoyed, there were still 7 hours before dawn, enough, enough.

She helped Wen Yan back to the room, and as soon as the door closed, Wen Yan frowned and asked, "Did you call Nan Nan?"

"Well. She said she would be back soon, wait for her."

Wen Yan shook his head helplessly: "What are you waiting for her to come back? It has already happened. I am the chairman of Wen's Group, and I am the primary responsible person."

Zhou Lin wiped her tears and didn't respond to his words. She just looked out of the window and wrung her hands together: "She will definitely come back."

There was a moment of silence in the room, Zhou Lin bit her lips: "You are not in good health, take a rest. I'm going down."

Wen Yan hummed, and then let out a long sigh.

Zhou Lin wore a plain shawl and walked slowly. She has the appearance of a typical Jiangnan beauty, but her temperament is a little bit stronger on weekdays. Especially can arouse people's sympathy.

Those people were waiting in the living room, more or less impatient. Unexpectedly, this lady was also sitting on the sofa, waiting with them, with an elegant and upright sitting posture, her hands on her knees, her slender neck drooping, revealing It's as fragile as breaking.

Those impatiences were suppressed again, but the time passed by every minute and every second, and it was hard to hide the anxiety. Even Zhou Lin was beginning to be uncertain at this moment, could she really wait until she came back.

The clock is ticking, minutes and seconds are slowly passing, and the night is getting darker. Zhou Lin asked the housekeeper to bring a cashmere blanket, and the heating in the room is fully turned on. The sound of the ground suddenly sounded, and then the door was slowly opened, and the two headlights of the car pierced the darkness, indicating that someone had returned.

Zhou Lin stood up nervously, her legs were numb, and she almost fell down. Fortunately, the housekeeper supported her.

Soon, there was a sound of leisurely footsteps. The shoulders of the visitor were covered with hoarfrost. She was wearing a long navy blue coat, with bright features, tall and gentle, walking against the light, her expression was calm, her jaw was tense, her voice Not in a hurry: "Everyone, sorry for the long wait."

Vice-captain Wu stood up: "Who is this?"

Wen Huaiyu stepped forward to shake hands with him: "Wen Huaiyu."

The man was startled: "So it's Mr. Wen. We need your cooperation in the investigation of your company's matter."

"Yes. I know. We will definitely cooperate with the investigation. I have something to do and I just rushed back. I am really sorry."

"Huh? Mr. Wen, we are here today to talk to Chairman Wen..."

Wen Huaiyu interrupted him in a light voice: "My grandfather hasn't been to the company for half a year. You can investigate and collect evidence, but he has already handed over all the affairs of the Wen Group to me, and he only has the name of the chairman. You also know Yes, it is impossible for an 80-year-old man to have the energy to manage such a large group, he has not asked any administrative affairs for a long time, and you will not be able to ask much effective information."

"What does President Wen mean?"

"Therefore, it is meaningless for you to investigate my grandpa. You don't need to take him away."

"So, Mr. Wen, what you said just now must cooperate with the investigation. Now, who can cooperate with our investigation?"

Wen Huaiyu couldn't help laughing: "Of course it's me."

"But Mr. Wen is..."

"Nannan!" The old man's angry voice sounded on the stairs, Wen Yan didn't know when he went downstairs, he was walking down slowly while holding on to the handrail.

Wen Huaiyu smiled at him, his eyes full of consolation: "My grandfather announced long ago that I am the heir of the company. He has resigned from all his positions in the past six months and has never appeared in the company again. All I'm in charge of all affairs, and I, Wen Huaiyu, signed the name, and even the legal person of the company has long since become me."

Deputy Team Wu nodded lightly: "Okay. Mr. Wen said so, of course. The basic situation is like this. Since yesterday, a heavy snowstorm occurred on your company's construction site, causing many deaths and injuries. The Spring Festival It is the most important traditional festival. This incident has caused a lot of bad influence. The leaders now attach great importance to this issue. In addition, some people reported that several small accidents occurred on the construction site in the past few times. Although the main responsible person has been held accountable , but the compensation to the families of the victims has been in arrears and has not yet arrived, and some family members have united to report the situation.”

Wen Huaiyu couldn't help frowning, and said softly, "Got it."

The man in uniform looked cold and serious: "Then, please come with us."

"it is good."

There was a sudden silence in the hall, Wen Yan stood on the stairs in a daze, Zhou Lin also looked at her in shock, but Wen Huaiyu didn't look at them, she only looked at Ji Yirou.

Sorry, but also uneasy.

But she had no choice.

Ji Yirou also stared at her, her pupils were deep and gloomy, her pupils shrank uncontrollably, as if she wanted to say something, but she held back her voice, restrained and forbearing.

They stared at each other without speaking, like a silent confrontation.

The incandescent lights above the head are as bright as daytime, outside the window, the sky is snowing at some point, the long night is approaching, and at the moment of silence, only the sound of falling snowflakes seems to be quiet.

Wen Huaiyu looked away first, looked at Luoxue outside the window, and sighed silently: "Okay, I'll go with you now."

She walked in this silence, and when she passed by Ji Yirou's side, her footsteps paused slightly, she pursed her lower lips, and said in a very soft voice: "I'm sorry."