Jia Wenhao was furious. Han Yu was also afraid.
Jia Wenhao had never cursed her in all the years they had been together.
But today, he first said he would kill someone, and then he even said something like 'bullshit'. It was clear how angry he was.
Jia Wenhao suppressed his anger and said with a serious expression, "300 million. You are really bold. In this life, what I regret the most is not marrying you, but regretting that I did not manage you well. Han Yu, now that things have come to this, I don't want to say any more unpleasant things. I will give you two choices … "
Han Yu's expression was uncertain. She bit her lip and said, "What do you mean?"
Jia Wenhao held the teacup with both hands. His expression was solemn as if he had made a decision.
After a pause, Jia Wenhao said, "Now that things have come to this, it is not just about you, nor is it about my future.
The Jia Family and many people have high hopes for me and have sacrificed too much.
I also want to be the King of Zhou who played with the nobles. What does the country have to do with me? It's fine as long as you like it.
But I can't. I carry too much on my shoulders. It's too heavy.
The Old Master still refuses to close his eyes. He can no longer control his eating, drinking, and defecating. To him, it is worse than death.
Why does the Old Master have to hang on like this?
Don't you understand?
For me, for the future of the Jia Family, the Old Master gave up all his dignity and refused to leave.
Dad took the initiative to retire two years ago to make way for me. If he had fought for it, it would not be impossible for him to live to 75.
Besides, there are still my younger brothers and sisters and many people waiting for me. They are all looking forward to me returning to the capital in glory.
Instead of fleeing in a sorry state, abandoning my armor, or even being thrown into prison! "
Han Yu's face was pale. She suppressed the fear in her heart and said with an itchy throat, "Wenhao, what do you mean?
I am just doing business. I will get the money back in half a year at most.
Even if I lose a little, it doesn't matter. I can find a way to make up for it.
I was wrong this time. I shouldn't have borrowed money. But you are making it sound so serious. Are you trying to scare me?
I won't do this next time. Wenhao, don't be like this.
I am scared when you do this. "
Jia Wenhao shook his head and sighed, "Do you really think you can get the money back?
Even though I don't know what your agreement was, I'm sure that you won't get your money back.
Losing 300 million wasn't the worst part.
Most importantly, the money was borrowed. Just this alone was a huge problem.
Once it was exposed, it would be a huge scandal.
Also, you should know better than me whether it was borrowed or not.
Other than that, you really didn't use any other tricks this time?
I didn't think too much about it a few days ago, but now that I think about it, Hu Wanlin and Qi Guanghe were also your handiwork, right?
Hu Wanlin hasn't appeared yet. Before I came here, I asked around. Hu Wanlin's case has been handed over to Wu Changguo to investigate.
When I heard this news, I knew that it was not a small matter.
Besides Hu Wanlin, do you really think that Li Dong and Du Anmin had a falling out?
It's fine if we don't reveal what happened to you in the capital, but if we do, how can we protect you?
Also, it's not just you who's in trouble. I'm in even more trouble.
Longhua and Far away should be working together now. Both sides have blocked my lifeline and have completely shut down the business in the new city.
It won't be a big deal for now.
But as time goes on, I will be pushed to the teeth of the storm and be judged as incompetent. The government has invested more than 10 billion in the new city.
You have to understand that this is not just my personal achievement, but also Jiangbei's.
If I don't achieve the desired results, Jiangbei alone will not let me off easy.
If I get into trouble, the entire Jia family, and even the entire system, will be hit while I'm down … "
When Han Yu heard that the business in the new city had been completely shut down, it was as if she had been struck by lightning.
Then, she turned pale with fright and said, "How dare they! How could they! You have to know that if the new city doesn't achieve the desired results, not only you, but they will also have to bear the consequences! They are just businessmen. How dare they … "
"Ignorant!"
Jia Wenhao snorted. "Do you think they're that stupid? As long as someone is willing to operate, the new city will still be the new city even without me, Jia Wenhao.
If someone can reap the benefits with the least amount of effort, do you think others will be willing to take the blame for both sides?
When I'm in power, the new city can't be opened, and there are many problems.
When I'm gone, Longhua and Far away will cooperate fully. No matter who takes over, they will be grateful. Will they blame me?
You think too highly of me. This world will continue to function without anyone.
If I lose the new city, I'm afraid my fate will not be much different from Xiangyu's.
When that happens, I won't be able to protect you or anyone else. "
Han Yu was scared out of her wits. She mumbled, "How could this be? How could this be? "
Then, Han Yu's expression changed. She immediately said, "I'll go break the contract now. Even if I have to lose some money, I'm willing! I'll think of a way to get the money back. Wenhao, is this fine? I won't provoke Li Dong anymore. Tell him that I won't do it again. Wenhao … "
Jia Wenhao sighed. "Do you think that Li Dong will still believe you?
This time, he's making an example out of everyone who dares to interfere.
If he doesn't intimidate everyone, how can he stop?
And among these people, you're the most suitable.
He's using you to lure me out. If he can get rid of me as well, will anyone dare to provoke Far away in the future?
Li Dong is going to fall out completely this time. "
"Then what should I do? What should I do, Wenhao …"
Han Yu looked anxious. She wanted to earn money, but she knew who she owed everything to.
Jia Wenhao was really going to fall. If she did, she would not be able to live in peace for the rest of her life.
Even if Jia Wenhao did not blame her, the Jia Family would not let her off.
Not just the Jia Family, but many others. Jia Wenhao was not alone. He was the leader of a faction that had launched an attack.
If he fell, the consequences would be unthinkable.
The thought of that outcome sent chills down Han Yu's spine.
Suddenly, Han Yu seemed to be grasping at straws. She hurriedly said, "Wenhao, didn't you say that there were two choices? What choice? You must have a way! You're so powerful, and you've never failed before. You must have a way, right? Tell me quickly. As long as you're fine, I'm willing … "
Jia Wenhao looked at her deeply, not in a hurry to speak.
After rummaging in his pocket for a while, he took out a crumpled box of cigarettes.
He did not usually smoke, but he started smoking since the morning. In less than an afternoon, he had smoked almost all of the cigarettes.
Taking out the last cigarette, Jia Wenhao lit it and took a puff. Then, he said, "Now, the most important thing is to open the new city as scheduled. That way, I can be safe and even be promoted to a higher level. If the new city wants to open as scheduled, we need the cooperation of Longhua and Far away. But since Far Away has done this, they will not be so kind as to cooperate with me and let me reap the benefits. "Plus, you've provoked Li Dong again and again, challenging his bottom line. He won't give up so easily. If you want Far Away to stop and cooperate with me, you'll have to pay the price. "
"Price?" Han Yu murmured. "What kind of price?"
"This is also the choice I told you about."
Jia Wenhao took a puff and exhaled. "First, I'll put justice before family and send you in personally to block all the loopholes.
"Far Away will not cooperate with me now. He'll not only offend me, but also the Jiangbei government and many more people.
"Using commercial means to threaten the government is not a wise choice.
"The reason he dares to do it now is because I'm under his control.
"If you attack him first and he retaliates, others will only sympathize with him and forgive him. They won't think that he's going overboard.
"But without you, he has no reason to continue doing this …"
"Jia Wenhao!"
Han Yu felt a chill in her heart. She gritted her teeth and looked at him. "You've been planning to do this for a long time, haven't you? Everything you said before, was it to pave the way for this? Have you already made up your mind to sacrifice me for your own sake?! We've been husband and wife for more than ten years, and this is how you treat me? "
Jia Wenhao's eyes flashed with anger. He stood up and said, "Since that's what you think, pretend I didn't say anything. Han Yu, we'll settle the divorce procedures later. I've finally seen through your selfishness! I'd rather be attacked than be a burden to you. I don't want my family to be a burden to you! "
"You want to divorce me?!" Han Yu felt as if she had been struck by lightning. She was dumbfounded.
Jia Wenhao said calmly, "That's right. This is your choice.
After the divorce, everything that happens to you will have nothing to do with me.
I won't care whether you live or die.
The reason I mentioned that choice just now was to let you understand how serious the impact you've caused was.
"But the first thing you thought of was yourself. What am I, Jia Wenhao, in your eyes?
You only think of the relationship between husband and wife now. Have you ever considered me before?
You've really disappointed me! "
"Wenhao, it's not like that. Really, it's not like that …"
Han Yu hurriedly tried to explain, but Jia Wenhao was really hurt.
To be honest, he was just saying that.
If he really wanted to sacrifice Han Yu, he wouldn't need to discuss it with her.
Just as Jia Wenhao said, as long as he chose to divorce, he wouldn't be implicated in Han Yu's matter.
All these years, everything that Han Yu had done had been done in his name.
But Jia Wenhao himself was clean.
Even if something really happened to Han Yu and his future was affected, as long as he waited for three to five years, when the storm was over, he still had hope of making a comeback.
It wasn't easy to nurture a talent like Jia Wenhao, so he wouldn't give up easily.
Three to five years later, he wasn't too old, so he still had a chance.
He couldn't reach the peak, but he had a high chance of reaching the next level.
But now, before he could finish, Han Yu was gritting her teeth, wishing that he could die. How could Jia Wenhao not be disheartened?
I've sacrificed everything for you. Do you really understand?
Back then, if he had chosen to marry the Shi family, would he still be begging for a new city now?
Or perhaps, if he didn't marry into the Shi family, would he be sitting on pins and needles right now? Even if he married an ordinary woman, would he still be sitting on a bed of needles?
He, Jia Wenhao, was upright and had the support of many big shots. Who would eat leopard's guts to go against him?
But now, because of Han Yu's greed and selfishness, he was about to become a target.
His competitors were currently having a smooth sailing life and were charging towards the pinnacle.
Only he was still trapped in Jiangbei.
A few years ago, he, Jia Wenhao, was the one with the greatest hope.
Their family's old man was still alive!
Now, he still had to clean up Han Yu's mess, and he didn't know how much he would have to pay.
But Han Yu only cared about herself. Did she really have him in her heart?
Jia Wenhao's heart was tired, and there was even an indescribable sense of waning interest.
This is the wife I want to protect.
Jia Wenhao's vision was a little blurry, and he stood there for a long time without saying anything.
…
It wasn't until he heard a choking sound that Jia Wenhao came back to his senses.
Han Yu grabbed his arm and choked, "Wenhao, I didn't do it on purpose. I was wrong. Really, if sacrificing me can keep you safe, I'm willing. But I don't want a divorce … "
Jia Wenhao suddenly laughed and shook his head. "Sacrifice. What a noble word. Han Yu, why do I feel a sense of sorrow when I hear this word from your mouth?
Forget it. Just pretend I didn't say what I said earlier.
Everything that happened today was caused by me, Jia Wenhao. You can't be blamed.
You don't have to worry about this. I'll take care of it.
Also, I won't divorce you. Don't worry.
From now on, you're still my wife, the daughter-in-law of the Jia family. But that's all there is to it. "
After saying this, Jia Wenhao swung his arm and left.
Han Yu hurriedly chased after him and said, "Wenhao, don't be like this. I really know I was wrong. Really …"
Jia Wenhao's words chilled her heart.
It was a good thing that she didn't have to take responsibility and divorce.
But Han Yu wasn't stupid. She understood the deeper meaning of Jia Wenhao's words. Jia Wenhao's meaning was very clear. From now on, there was nothing between them except a marriage certificate.
That wasn't what she wanted!
If that was really the case, she would lose everything except her reputation as Jia Wenhao's wife. She couldn't accept it!
Jia Wenhao didn't stay and strode away.
Han Yu kept chasing after him, but when she saw someone outside, she subconsciously stopped.
When she was about to take another step, Jia Wenhao could only see his back.
…
Dongfang Fishing Village.
Li Dong was chatting with his parents when his cell phone rang again.
Looking at the number, Li Dong answered with a smile, "Governor Jia, don't worry. I'll take care of the mall as soon as possible."
"Let's talk face to face. I'm in Pingchuan now."
"You're in Pingchuan?" Jia Wenhao's calm tone made Li Dong a little uncomfortable.
"I just arrived. Where are you now? I can go find you."
Li Dong frowned slightly and thought for a moment before saying, "I'm in the Dongfang Fishing Village on Changping Street."
"Okay, give me half an hour."
After saying this, the phone was hung up.
Li Dong touched his chin. Li Chengyuan opposite him asked, "Who's coming?"
"A friend. Dad, prepare a private room for me. It's quiet."
Li Chengyuan didn't ask much. He nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go take a look. Are you having lunch here?"
"Yes, I'll eat here. Cook something delicious for two," Li Dong said with a smile.
"Okay, then I'll get busy. You talk to your mom."
Li Chengyuan put on his chef's hat and went straight downstairs.
Li Dong was amused when he saw this. "Mom, Dad is doing a good job as a chef now. I think we can open a five-star hotel in the near future."
Cao Fang snapped, "Hotel? Do you have nothing better to do? He smells of oil and smoke. It's not like there's no chef in the restaurant. He stole the chef's job and still has to pay him. I'll fire the chef tomorrow. Doesn't he like to cook? Let him cook alone! "
Li Dong held back his laughter and comforted, "Mom, since Dad likes it, you can let him do it. But you can't always stay in the kitchen. When you're free, go out with Dad and look around. It's good to get some fresh air. "
"I want to, but your dad doesn't want to! Last time I asked him to accompany me to Jiuhua to worship Buddha, but he said he doesn't believe in Buddhism. He believes in Taoism. He wouldn't go even if you beat him to death … "
Cao Fang started nagging about Li Chengyuan's bad habits.
After nagging for a while, Cao Fang looked at Li Dong and said, "What about you? Don't stir up trouble outside all day. Your dad and I are worried every day. If we knew this would happen, we might as well not do business. You need to find someone to manage you. Now that you're alone outside, your heart is wild … "
Li Dong nodded with a silly smile and did not refute.
After his mom nagged for a while, Li Dong heard the car engine downstairs. He immediately got up and said, "Mom, I'll go receive my friend first. Let's talk later!"
"This kid!"
Cao Fang was a little annoyed, but since her son's friend was here, she couldn't say too much.
…
Downstairs at the fishing manor.
Li Dong saw Jia Wenhao. He and Jia Wenhao had not seen each other for some time.
When they met again, they looked at each other and felt that things were still the same, but people had changed.
Jia Wenhao smiled, glanced at the signboard, and said, "This is the restaurant opened by your parents?"
Li Dong nodded and said with a smile, "Governor Jia, it's just here. I haven't seen my parents for some time. Sorry for troubling you to come."
"It's okay. I've long heard that General Manager Li's parents opened a restaurant here. The food is very good. I've been too busy and didn't have time to taste it. It's a rare opportunity today. General Manager Li won't mind treating me to a meal later, right? "
"Don't mention it. It's my honor that Governor Jia is willing to eat here."
Li Dong smiled and guided Jia Wenhao inside.
The two chatted for a while. When they met Cao Fang, Jia Wenhao smiled very politely and greeted her a few words.
Of course, he did not address her. The age gap between Cao Fang and him was not too big. It would be a loss to call her aunt, and it was not appropriate to call her anything else. Calling her big sister would be taking advantage of Li Dong.
Li Dong was a narrow-minded guy, and Jia Wenhao could not be bothered to take advantage of him.
After a few words of greeting, the two walked upstairs together.
Cao Fang looked at Jia Wenhao's back and muttered after a while, "He looks a little familiar."
Since their son became the richest man in the country, the old couple became enthusiastic about the business and political affairs.
They watched the news broadcast every day, and the local news was also watched a few times.
Although Jia Wenhao spent most of his time in the new city, as a provincial leader, he appeared in the news from time to time.
Although Cao Fang found him familiar, she did not think too much about it.
In fact, even if she knew Jia Wenhao's identity, she would not be surprised.
If it was a few years ago, she would be trembling with fear and treading on thin ice.
But now, her son was often on the news. Last time, she saw her son shaking hands with the provincial secretary, who was the top leader.
Now, Cao Fang no longer felt like the governor was the most powerful, and the secretary was the most powerful.
With all kinds of messy thoughts in her mind, Cao Fang turned and walked to the kitchen.
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