After Wei Qian Yuan was taken away by four soldiers from the Eastern Region Army of the Martial Department, Jiang Wu Ming also led Dong Fang Xiao Yao towards the car.
“Wu… Master Wu Ming!”
However, just as Jiang Wu Ming and Dong Fang Xiao Yao were about to get into the car, a voice called out from behind.
Hu Da Hai, panting, chased them out of the office building.
Previously, he had been so terrified by Wei Qian Yuan’s charges that his blood pressure had soared, causing him to faint. He then hit his head on his desk, and after regaining consciousness, he was in a daze.
It wasn't until the four soldiers from the Eastern Region Army of the Martial Department took Wei Qian Yuan away that Hu Da Hai came to his senses.
Or rather, it was more accurate to say he regained his spirit.
He then paced back and forth by the window, contemplating how to extricate himself from the situation. It was then that he saw a soldier from the Eastern Region Army of the Martial Department salute Jiang Wu Ming.
At that moment, it was as if he had seen a ray of light in the darkness. He immediately went downstairs and chased after them.
“Hall Master, should we wait for him to come over, or just leave?”
Upon hearing the voice, Dong Fang Xiao Yao glanced back at Hu Da Hai and asked Jiang Wu Ming for instructions.
“Xiao Yao, you don’t need to call me Hall Master when we’re in Long Country.”
Jiang Wu Ming first said to Dong Fang Xiao Yao with a wry smile, then added, “Let’s wait for him in the car and see what he wants to say.”
“Yes, Brother Wu… Brother Wu Ming.”
Dong Fang Xiao Yao obeyed. She stuttered slightly when she said the words “Brother Wu Ming.”
Clearly, she hadn’t yet adapted to calling Jiang Wu Ming “Brother Wu Ming” when they were alone.
Afterward, Jiang Wu Ming and Dong Fang Xiao Yao both got into the car.
Seeing this, Hu Da Hai’s heart trembled, and his legs went weak, nearly causing him to fall to the ground.
He had originally wanted to chase them out to admit his mistake and apologize to Jiang Wu Ming, begging him to let him off the hook. However, seeing Jiang Wu Ming and Dong Fang Xiao Yao get into the car, he subconsciously thought that Jiang Wu Ming wasn’t giving him a chance, turning the sliver of hope that had surged within him into despair!
However, soon after, he realized the car hadn’t started, and Jiang Wu Ming and Dong Fang Xiao Yao were just sitting in the car, as if waiting for him specifically.
This realization made him feel as if he had returned from hell to heaven. He immediately mustered all his strength and rushed towards Jiang Wu Ming.
“Wu… Master Wu Ming, thank you for giving me a chance to explain!”
Soon, while Jiang Wu Ming and Dong Fang Xiao Yao waited, Hu Da Hai arrived at the car, panting.
“Explain?”
Jiang Wu Ming looked at Hu Da Hai playfully.
“Master Wu Ming, the Wei family provided information about Miss Dong Fang Xiao Yao to the East Sea branch of the Immigration Department. At the same time, Wei Xiang called me and instructed me to deport Miss Dong Fang Xiao Yao according to regulations!
As you know, a higher rank can suppress a lower one. With conclusive evidence, I could only follow regulations.
When I learned that Miss Dong Fang Xiao Yao’s identity was not an issue, I immediately informed Wei Xiang and told him that I had to release her unconditionally!”
Hu Da Hai immediately began to explain, directly selling out Wei Xiang and the Wei family, and desperately trying to absolve himself.
After all, at this point, he no longer thought about advancing his career through the Wei family, and he was also well aware that Wei Xiang and the Wei family would absolutely not protect him. He could only save himself.
This was also why he had rushed down to find Jiang Wu Ming!
“Director Hu, I want to know, the police have already issued a new identity document for Xiao Yao, but you still insisted on her undergoing a genetic test to prove her identity – is this really following regulations?”
Jiang Wu Ming replied expressionlessly.
Swish!
Hearing Jiang Wu Ming’s words, Hu Da Hai’s expression changed.
Putting aside other matters, his demand for Dong Fang Xiao Yao to undergo genetic testing was clearly deliberate obstruction.
“I… I’m sorry, Master Wu Ming. Originally, after the police issued Miss Dong Fang Xiao Yao’s new identity document, I should have released her, but the Wei family exerted pressure again…”
“Hu Da Hai, if this matter had nothing to do with you, and you hadn’t violated any regulations, why would you chase after me and talk nonsense for so long?”
Jiang Wu Ming interrupted Hu Da Hai coldly.
Hu Da Hai’s body trembled, and cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead. His face changed several times like a chameleon. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said:
“Master Wu Ming, I was dissatisfied with you. Besides pressuring me, the Wei family also promised me some benefits. I… I’m sorry, Master Wu Ming, Miss Dong Fang, please forgive my foolish behavior!”
By the end, Hu Da Hai, covered in sweat, repeatedly bowed and apologized to Jiang Wu Ming and Dong Fang Xiao Yao.
Although he knew that many staff members of the East Sea branch of the Immigration Department were watching from the windows at that moment, he no longer cared. He had completely thrown away his demeanor, face, and dignity as a director.
At this moment, he only wanted to gain Jiang Wu Ming’s forgiveness and avoid being labeled a traitor!
“Hu Da Hai, my forgiving you is useless. Now, your only way to save yourself is to report everything truthfully when the relevant departments question you.
As you said, although the Wei family promised you some benefits, you were not aware of the inside story of this matter.
As long as you truthfully confess everything, at most you will be accused of abusing your power, which is unrelated to treason!
Conversely, if you lie and refuse to confess, then things will be difficult to say.”
Jiang Wu Ming spoke.
This was why he had stopped to wait for Hu Da Hai.
Although Alice had confessed everything, and Wei Qian Yuan would likely not withstand the interrogation by the Martial Department, if Hu Da Hai could personally testify that he was instructed by Wei Xiang, the chain of evidence would be complete. Wei Xiang would inevitably lose his official position and face imprisonment, just like Wei Qian Yuan!
“Please… please rest assured, Master Wu Ming. When the disciplinary department questions me, I will definitely report the truth!”
Hu Da Hai nodded vigorously.
At this point, he no longer dared to hope to keep his position.
As long as he could preserve his life and freedom, he would be content.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wu Ming stopped talking and directly asked Dong Fang Xiao Yao to drive away.
“I feel like the rules in the secular world are so complicated.”
After the car drove out of the compound of the East Sea branch of the Immigration Department, Dong Fang Xiao Yao, who was usually silent, suddenly broke the silence in the car, expressing her feelings.
“Xiao Yao, every profession, every circle, and even every city and country has its own special rules. They are indeed quite complicated when you think about it,” Jiang Wu Ming nodded.
“Brother Wu Ming, logically speaking, you haven’t studied these things, so how can you master these rules?” Dong Fang Xiao Yao asked with some confusion.
“Rules are alive, but human nature is dead. Human nature has never changed in thousands of years. I have been in the secular world longer than you and have more experience.
Moreover, I have also learned a lot since I returned this time.
I think this is also why Master let me stay in Long Country; it's another form of tempering.”
Jiang Wu Ming replied to Dong Fang Xiao Yao, lost in thought.
Dong Fang Xiao Yao was stunned, feeling a buzzing in her head.
“By the way, Xiao Yao, you said on the phone the other day that you didn’t like the room you were kept in. Did they do anything to you?”
Jiang Wu Ming suddenly remembered what Dong Fang Xiao Yao had said that day and asked.
“No. I just genuinely dislike dark, cramped rooms.”
Dong Fang Xiao Yao shook her head gently. Her mind drifted to her childhood experiences, and her face turned slightly pale. “Because dark, cramped rooms make me involuntarily think of my childhood experiences.”
“Brother Wu Ming, thank you for picking me up,”
As she spoke, the girl stopped the car at a crossroads, turned, gazed at Jiang Wu Ming’s face, which was already etched in her heart, and thanked him softly.
“Silly girl, this is what I should do. What are you thanking me for?”
Jiang Wu Ming smiled, then said, “How about this, Xiao Yao, don’t go back to Su Jiang for now. I’ll accompany you to Nan Guang in the next couple of days.”
“Go to Nan Guang?” Dong Fang Xiao Yao was puzzled.
“Yes, to Nan Guang, I’ll help you eliminate that nightmare,” Jiang Wu Ming nodded, stating his purpose.
“Okay.”
Dong Fang Xiao Yao nodded gently, her eyes slightly reddened.
At this moment, she no longer envied.
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