CXnovel Chapter 353 - 343: Accepting the Investigation
Chapter 353 - 343: Accepting the Investigation
Zheng Zhen entered the room and spoke with the older sister, but no one knew what was said. However, in the afternoon, Jiang Yan received a notice of suspension for investigation.
Jiang Yan didn’t say a word; he calmly handed over the documents on his desk to his subordinates, made some arrangements, and then entered the interrogation room.
This questioning lasted the entire afternoon.
Of course, regarding the Zheng Family’s matter, he wasn’t involved, so he had nothing to fear from the questioning or investigation.
For things he hadn’t done, no one could falsely accuse him. After all, he wasn’t someone without power or reputation.
However, while the Zheng Family’s issue was manageable, he didn’t expect Zheng Zhen would accuse him of being unfilial.
Well, he couldn’t help but chuckle.
After laughing, he calmly said, "There’s no point in arguing about this. Whether I’m filial or not, neither she nor I can determine that. You should investigate yourselves. I trust your investigative skills."
The investigator, recognizing Mr. Jiang before him, admired his rapid career advancement and trusted his character, so he didn’t make things difficult and let him go home immediately.
However, his position wasn’t reinstated as some facts required time to investigate and confirm.
Jiang Yan returned home that day before sunset, much earlier than usual.
Jiang Zhongyi sat in the pavilion, looking at Jiang Yan who was approaching with a solemn expression, "Back so early, did your mother really cause a scene?"
Jiang Yan, showing no emotion, nodded slightly, his face giving no hint that the suspension was of any importance to him.
"I reckon someone will come to the house tomorrow to ask questions; she accused me of being unfilial."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhongyi’s face turned dark with anger, glaring fiercely, "What nonsense, does she really think she’s important?"
"Dad, don’t be angry, it’s not worth it," Jiang Yan comforted, "This suspension investigation might be good, giving them some leverage could ease their minds a bit. After all, I’ve climbed rather quickly these past few years, inevitably attracting jealousy, so showing some vulnerability for them to grasp is necessary..."
Where there are people, there are complexities, factions, and conflicts, which are unavoidable.
"Okay, I understand now." Jiang Zhongyi realized after hearing him but still reminded, "Don’t be careless, beware of unforeseen pitfalls."
Jiang Yan nodded with a smile, "I understand; I’ve got everything handled."
He never fights battles he’s unsure of winning.
After exchanging a few more words with Jiang Zhongyi, Jiang Yan headed toward the main quarters. Passing through the garden, he saw Wang Miaomiao with several children wreaking havoc on flowers and plants...
"What are you guys doing?" Jiang Yan slowly approached, and the children turned into a thousand mouths, eagerly asking questions and solving his confusion.
"Daddy, mommy said you’re going to be unemployed, is that true?" Xiao Hanhan watched, full of concern.
Xiao Huihui remained calm as usual, "Mom said we need to start saving and managing expenses from now on."
"Yeah, so starting next month, our monthly allowance will be cut in half." Xiao Yeye felt immensely pained at the thought of losing money, which meant losing good food.
"We need to pull all these out and plant vegetables ourselves; this is called... self-sufficiency." Xiao Xuanxuan held a big handful of flowers, reluctant to discard them, her beautiful brows tangled together.
Jiang Yan raised an eyebrow and looked at Wang Miaomiao, who was watching the show on the side. She smiled and shrugged, "I call this being prepared for any eventuality."
Watching the eager young learners, Jiang Yan nodded, jokingly grimacing, "Yes, Daddy won’t need to go to work tomorrow; from now on, I’ll rely on you to support me."
"Huh? Really? I thought Mommy was joking with us..." Xiao Hanhan stared at Jiang Yan, utterly perplexed, her little face tangled up in thought. After a moment of consideration, she confidently patted her chest, "Don’t worry, with us here, once we get the vegetables planted, we’ll soon be eating our homegrown free veggies."
Jiang Yan’s lips twitched, holding back laughter, "Then I’ll have to trouble you."
"No trouble, it’s fun..." Xiao Hanhan’s face filled with enthusiasm, and after saying this, she bowed her head and continued laboring diligently, grabbing a handful of grass effortlessly pulling it up, and tossing it elegantly behind her...
"Ah... Big brother, be careful, you’ve thrown it on my head again." Xiao Yeye followed behind her, grabbing grass with one hand, trying to retrieve the grass from his head with the other, and shaking his head in an attempt to shake the grass off, resembling a little monkey hopping around.
Xiao Huihui’s originally calm face displayed a hint of hesitation upon hearing Jiang Yan’s words, then he turned to Wang Miaomiao, seemingly confirming something, before his expression returned to calm.
Seeing this, Jiang Yan’s eyes flashed with a gleam; this second son of his, though young, is not simple — worth nurturing.
The children were working energetically, and he couldn’t just stand by. Seeing the flowers and plants ravaged by the children, he couldn’t help but hold his forehead; there would be quite a bit to clean up afterward.
"Mommy, these flowers are so pretty, it’d be a shame to throw them away..." Xiao Xuanxuan had been stuck in a dilemma for a long time, the flowers in her hands were overflowing, yet she remained hesitant.
Wang Miaomiao saw this, thought for a moment, and suggested, "Why don’t you pick the flowers, put them aside, and tomorrow we can dry them out to make sachets, or turn them into specimens..."
"Great, great..." Xiao Xuanxuan’s previously dejected and conflicted face immediately brightened, radiant and dazzling.
Wang Miaomiao and Jiang Yan couldn’t help but show splendid smiles as they watched her.
The children’s joy is genuinely simple.
"Brother, did you hear that? Don’t throw away the flowers; we need to keep them to make sachets. I’m talking to you, big brother," Xiao Xuanxuan eagerly stamped her foot as she watched Xiao Hanhan destroy yet another precious flower.
Xiao Hanhan was called out by name, showing an innocent and foolish smile, "Hehe, brother knows, won’t throw anymore, I’ll, I’ll pick them up for you..."
Seeing Xiao Xuanxuan’s round-eyed stare, cheeks puffed with anger, he somewhat guiltily crouched down to pick up the flowers, handing them to Xiao Xuanxuan, "Big brother will go pick more flowers for you..."
With that, he swooped back into the flower beds, this time only picking the flowers with precision and speed, seemingly finding enjoyment in the process, playing vigorously.
Watching the busy big brother, Xiao Xuanxuan shook her head and sighed in resignation, displaying a small adult demeanor, making Wang Miaomiao and Jiang Yan laugh.
Standing under the sunset, the couple watched the children’s joyful figures, filled with happiness. Everything was the best arrangement, the most beautiful time, the finest life.
Peaceful times, just like this.