The Crazy Son-In-Law

With a resigned expression, Xiao Shun jumped down from the bed, grumbling, “There are no quilts in the other rooms.”

Using his chin to gesture towards a cabinet, Yao Cen said, “You can use the ones you used before.”

Xiao Shun: “…”

Why am I so miserable?

He went over and took out a quilt, spread it on the floor as before, and lay down.

“Why is your skin so thick?” Yao Cen teased him with a mix of annoyance and amusement.

“Don’t go too far, I’m still your lawful husband. What else do you want from me in this state?” Xiao Shun grumbled.

Yao Cen didn’t bother responding to him. She picked up a book from the bedside table and began to read, but found she couldn’t concentrate. After a long period of contemplation, she said, “Can you promise me three things?”

“What things?” Xiao Shun turned to look at her.

“First, I don’t care if you have other women outside, or how many there are, but don’t bring them home.”

“Second, don’t let our parents or other acquaintances know or see.”

“And, I won’t give myself to you until I have completely forgiven you…”

Xiao Shun sighed helplessly, “I said we would go to the movies, how could I forget about this.”

“Don’t change the subject, can you promise or not?”

“Okay, I promise,” Xiao Shun pondered for a moment, finally choosing to compromise.

Even though, he genuinely didn’t have any other women, but he had no choice but to appease his wife.

Life returned to normal, and the news about Starline Bio gradually cooled down a few days later. Although there were minor fluctuations in sales, the overall impact was not significant.

“Mr. Xiao, there’s a man named Kou Moshu who wants to see you. I’ve asked him to wait in the reception room,” reported the front desk of Xiao Shun’s office.

Xiao Shun was slightly stunned, thinking, how did this guy find me here?

“I understand, I’ll go right now.” He got up and headed towards the reception room.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“Mr. Xiao, I came to Stillwater specifically to join you,” Kou Moshu was ecstatic as he spoke to Xiao Shun.

“I heard that you caused quite a stir at the Wei’s birthday banquet, even managing to infuriate the elderly Mr. Wei to death. No one could do anything to you. That’s so cool, you’re my idol.”

“Calm down, sit down and talk.”

Xiao Shun helplessly waved his hand, indicating for him to sit down, worrying that this guy might suddenly jump up and kiss him from excitement.

Kou Moshu chuckled, “Sorry, I got too excited.”

Once they were seated, Xiao Shun asked, “Your dad sent you?”

“No, he doesn’t know, but it doesn’t matter if he knows. Tell me the truth, is my dad also under you? You’re from the Old School Society, right?” Kou Moshu fired off questions rapidly.

Xiao Shun was puzzled. What’s the point of a rash, male-dominating, irresponsible rogue like you wanting to join me?

“What can you do?” Xiao Shun answered with a question.

“Anything, running errands, serving tea and water, whatever you ask me to do, I’ll do it,” Kou Moshu replied.

“Weren’t you and Wei Tianhua quite close?”

“That was before. Since my dad had a falling out with the Wei family at the charity dinner, that guy never sought me out again. Seems like he’s holding a grudge against our family.”

Xiao Shun pondered for a moment, stating, “I intend to take down the Wei family. Given your past relationship, do you have any criminal evidence against Wei Tianhua or the Wei family?”

“Wei Tianhua once fancied a girl, but the girl had a boyfriend. He had the boyfriend killed, does that count? In the end, the girl still didn’t like him, so he forced himself on her. The girl disappeared afterwards, and no one mentioned whether she was dead or alive. There seem to be no evidence though…” Kou Moshu scratched his head, looking a bit troubled.

“As for his family, I don’t know much. You know, when people like us get together, we usually talk about cars, women, very few serious matters.”

“You two are really…” Xiao Shun said coldly, looking at them.

“Mr. Xiao, I assure you, I have never harmed anyone, never killed, at most, I enjoy stepping on others, helping my brothers vent their anger,” Kou Moshu hastily reassured.

Xiao Shun felt a headache coming on. Keeping him around didn’t seem useful, so he had to find a way to dismiss him.

“Here’s what you’ll do. Go back to Leiyang, get on good terms with Wei Tianhua, and help me gather evidence of his crimes.”

“Is this going undercover?” Kou Moshu asked, smiling widely.

“Alright, I’ll do it. But Mr. Xiao, with your abilities, why not just eliminate the Wei family directly? Why go through all this trouble?”

“Do you understand the concept of a lawful society?” Xiao Shun asked.

“Alright, whatever you say goes. I assure you, I’ll complete the task you’ve given me. Flies don’t sting seamless eggs, even if there’s no seam, I’ll make one…” Kou Moshu pledged, thumping his chest.

“Enough, I’m busy here. I won’t keep you any longer. Do whatever you need to do,” Xiao Shun said.

“Okay, I’m heading back now.”

Watching Kou Moshu’s figure hastily disappear from his sight, Xiao Shun felt a pang of regret for Kou Zhengqing. How could such a shrewd man have such a reckless son?

But it was okay, at least he seemed to be on the path of reform now.

After sending off Kou Moshu, Xiao Shun had just stepped out of the reception room when he saw Mai Yaqin rushing out of Yao Cen’s office, looking very anxious.

“What happened?” Xiao Shun asked.

“Another incident. Some villagers gave an interview to an unknown journalist, accusing our Starline Bio of bribing the government, harming villagers, and ignoring their needs, even refusing to cover their hospital fees or offer compensation,” Mai Yaqin answered quickly.

“The video has been uploaded online, stirring up the previous heat. Many people were already suspicious, and this has essentially confirmed their doubts. The backlash has been even more severe, this morning some city residents even threw stones at our company building.”

“It seems my actions that day have angered them. But the truth is the truth, aren’t they afraid of being exposed for their lies?” Xiao Shun asked, his face stern.

“Netizens don’t care about that. They’re just interested in stirring up trouble.”

“I will confront those people. I refuse to believe they can twist the truth so blatantly!” Xiao Shun declared coldly.

“I want them to come forward and clarify.”

Mai Yaqin nodded, “The President also has the same idea. So many villagers have been hospitalized, it’s impossible that everyone is lying. If they are trying to take advantage of the situation, we can bring out other villagers to clarify and balance the narrative. We can’t just sit back and take the hits, silence is equivalent to admission.”

“Tell her, I’ll handle this.”

After leaving these words, Xiao Shun quickly left the company.