People will only say that the Cao family is ungrateful. They say that the Mei family's son marrying your daughter is a great honor for you, and you didn't give them any face, making the Mei family lose face. So it's only natural that they would retaliate and attack your Cao family.
Clearly, as a politician, Cao's father couldn't hold on any longer, and Cao's mother, having been an official's wife for so many years and being quite old, was certainly worldly and pragmatic. She believed that happiness and love were nothing compared to status and money.
It seems that the phone call just now was also a carefully orchestrated setup by Cao's parents. They deliberately feigned poverty to show the suffering they had endured, hoping to soften Cao Xin's heart. They know their daughter too well and are aware of her weaknesses.
And just like that, they achieved their goal very easily.
If it were Mei Fu who threatened her, Cao Xin, who wouldn't yield to force, definitely wouldn't agree and might even fight to the end. But now, it was her closest person who had attacked her, and she would rather be the one to get hurt.
"Tian'er, tell me, tell me, what should I do? I can't watch my parents, who have worked hard for half their lives, suffer again because of me, I can't..." Cao Xin cried to Song Tian'er with tears streaming down her face.
"That won't work, that won't work either, this isn't a solution... Oh right, haven't Li Yang and I already started working on it? And my dad too, don't worry, we'll definitely find a way to save you, we definitely will, the Mei family is going to collapse, it's certain." Song Tian'er excitedly grabbed Cao Xin's hand and rushed to Li Yang, saying this. Then she winked at Li Yang.
Li Yang's face was gloomy. He had long harbored the idea of cutting off Mei Fu's lineage. "Damn it, this is too much!"
"Teacher Cao, don't worry, with me here, I promise I won't let anyone hurt you," Li Yang earnestly assured him.
"You guarantee it? What can you guarantee it with? I know you have a lot of passion, you're smart, and you even have some skills, but none of that matters, it's all in vain! These things are beyond your imagination, you don't understand!" Clearly, Cao Xin didn't believe that Li Yang, a high school student, could accomplish anything significant. These were all struggles between adults, things far too big for a student like him to get involved in, he simply didn't understand.
I thought he was just acting on impulse, driven by passion. It was all in vain.
Li Yang was also in a bind. Yeah, who would easily trust a high school student? Damn, who would believe a high school student could do something so big?
Chapter 54: Meeting the Mayor
"Just you wait and see. Give me three days, I only need three days. I'll show you what a high school student like me can do! Whether I can make you happy!" Li Yang cursed inwardly. Damn it, how could he have blurted out such nonsense! Happiness? Heh heh, it should be sexual happiness.
Cao Xin and Song Tian'er were both stunned. Happiness? What does that mean? Are you going to marry Cao Xin?
Cao Xin was also stunned for a moment, staring at Li Yang and asking, "What do you mean?"
"I like you, Teacher Cao. Please allow me to like you. I won't let the Mei family take you away. I know you think I'm still young and shouldn't be thinking about these things. You haven't considered me a man you can entrust your life to yet."
But I ask you to give me three days, and I'll prove it to you. I only ask one thing: if I defeat the Mei family in three days and restore your freedom, can you treat me as a man? A man who can pursue you?" Li Yang stared at Cao Xin with utmost seriousness and a fervent, sincere gaze.
After saying this, Li Yang couldn't help but feel disgusted with himself. "Damn it, Li Yang, how could you say that? You're shameless."
Song Tian'er felt a pang of sadness mixed with a surge of warmth in her heart. After giving Li Yang a deep look, she chimed in, "Xin Xin, trust us. My dad and I have already started taking action. He's even convinced my dad. Do you think he has the ability? Just give him three days. Besides, he only asked you to acknowledge him and allow him to pursue you. He didn't ask you to repay his kindness by marrying him."
For the first time, Cao Xin looked at Li Yang with a woman's eyes. After a moment, she nodded slightly and said, "Okay, I'll give you three days."
Li Yang laughed and pumped his fist, saying, "Haha... Just you wait and see!"
Of course, they didn't know Li Yang's intentions. Hehe, let alone Cao Xin, now even Song Tian'er can't escape. We'll take them both down in one fell swoop.
Nothing was said that night.
The next day, Li Yang and Song Tian'er left Cao Xin's apartment.
"Master Song, have you finished what I asked you to do yesterday?" Li Yang asked.
“No problem. As long as it’s a newspaper or magazine that I, Song Qin, can access, I’ll buy a page, no matter the price, specifically to talk about the Mei family. Of course, the public opinion will be subtly guided. As you said, we need to make people think that Mayor Ye is behind this, and not someone else.” Master Song said confidently.
“Okay. Actually, I could have bought some newspapers and magazines when I came, but I trust Mr. Song’s abilities. I’ve prepared the materials; shall we go visit the mayor now?” Li Yang said with a smile. He had prepared the materials in an internet cafe on his way to Cao Xin’s apartment yesterday. To ensure no one knew about the information, he didn’t print them out but stored them in a secret email address.
"Alright. Let's go now." Song Qin readily agreed and walked out of the Song residence with Li Yang.
The reason Li Yang waited until the next day, which is today, was not only to allow things to brew and create this rumor to cause a stir and have a certain impact, but also because his ability to see into people's hearts had been overdrawn and he could only use it the next day.
To ensure everything goes perfectly, he has to use this ability.
The car quickly arrived at the municipal government compound and parked in the parking lot below Building 2. Of course, Secretary Cai Lan was in Building 1.
They weren't supposed to be allowed in without an appointment. But when Li Yang looked up and saw the nanny—a woman with a slender waist, long legs, and a large bottom—his heart skipped a beat. Was she also working as a bed warmer and companion while working as a nanny?
However, when Song Qin revealed his identity and brought up the Mei family's scandal that had been making headlines for the past two days, the nanny returned with an even more sour expression. She simply told them to go to a new place and didn't let them into Building Two.
Li Yang and Daozi, following Song Qin, immediately understood that Mayor Ye was avoiding danger. There must be many people watching him now. If he were to openly meet with the big shots in Jiangdong City's underworld, what kind of behavior would that be?
Li Yang and his group pretended to be very disappointed and went back. They then circled around a few times and changed vehicles several times. Li Yang used his superb eyesight to keep a close eye on the movements within a kilometer radius. Only after confirming that no one was following them did they sneak over to the address.
In this secluded and ordinary courtyard, they met the legendary Mayor Ye.
Mayor Ye was indeed very elegant. His slicked-back hair was perfectly combed, and although the white shirt and black trousers were an extremely ordinary outfit, they exuded a unique air of sophistication. With his square face, thick eyebrows, and large eyes, he was very imposing.
However, the look in his eyes was unfathomable, making him completely unreadable. He appeared to be smiling at the crowd, but his eyes were clear and sharp; the smile didn't even reach them.
"Mayor Ye, I am Song Qin. I have heard of you for a long time and have always wanted to visit you. Today I finally have the opportunity. It is true that seeing is believing." Song Qin started with some polite greetings with a touch of江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry).
Mayor Ye smiled faintly and said, "Song Qin, I know that too. I've always wanted to meet him, and today is the opportunity. Please have a seat."
Li Yang stood quietly behind Song Qin, watching Mayor Ye to see how he would deal with Song Qin.
"Mayor Ye, let me get straight to the point. I'm here about the Mei family. I heard you're going to take action against the Mei family, so I've come to serve you," Song Qin said, adopting a subservient demeanor.
Mayor Ye didn't respond. He looked at them and said, "These are just rumors. I'm here to serve the people. This kind of thing has nothing to do with me."
Song Qin smiled and said, "I don't lie in front of a real person. There is something here that I would like Mayor Ye to take a look at."
"What is that?"
Li Yang came out and said, "Please use the computer here."
Mayor Ye took out a laptop and placed it on the table. Li Yang opened it with great skill and, after a series of operations, brought up a very large document.
"Mayor Ye, please take a look," Li Yang said.
Mayor Ye glanced at Li Yang, his thoughts unreadable, but he began to read the document, initially with a calm and indifferent expression. However, as he read, he sat up straight, his brows furrowed, his expression turned serious, and a sharp glint appeared in his eyes.