Deliberately Approaching
Chapter 249: Return to the Birthplace

Chapter 249: Chapter 249: Return to the Birthplace

The next day, at 8 am, the investigation results were posted online, and as soon as the news was released, it immediately sparked widespread attention on the internet and social media.

— Wow, Jinyuan Hotel has finally been cleared! I always believed in their quality and reputation. I knew it was someone trying to frame them.

— Oh my goodness! It’s like a disaster fell from the sky, but thankfully Jinyuan Hotel made it through.

— Is it that easy to be a head chef? Such people are unrealistic in their ambitions and have fragile lives, they deserve to be fired. I strongly demand a strict sentence.

— The efficiency is pretty impressive, very high!

In Jinyuan Hotel, the guests, while eating, also expressed their opinions.

"I always thought this hotel had good service. I can finally dine here with peace of mind, what a false alarm."

"My God, the drugs used in the crime were bought online, good thing they were taken down."

"I heard it was a temp who didn’t get hired permanently, harboring resentment. Lucky he didn’t get hired, such a person is simply sinister, too scary."

"So it turns out that triggering a heart attack was fake, I really thought it was food poisoning."

" Mad for money, cursing themselves!"

The hotel regained its lively atmosphere as before, accompanied by soothing music, guests chatted and laughed heartily, thoroughly enjoying the specialty dishes.

However, while the hotel staff cheered for victory, someone was roaring in anger.

In a room filled with electronic devices, Lei Ziyi was staring at the computer screen with his fists clenched, his back seemed to be swallowed by darkness, devoid of any warm aura.

"Damn it! They’ve released the results so quickly!" A sinister smile appeared on his lips. "Don’t celebrate too early, just you watch!"

After pausing for a few seconds, he quickly picked up his phone and dialed a number with no saved contact name.

Once the call connected, he said with a guilty conscience, "Boss, I’m sorry, the mission failed." A deep voice came from the other end, "It’s okay, release those messages, the more chaotic, the better. Remember, keep it clean and don’t expose yourself."

"Don’t worry, they won’t trace it back to us."

Lei Ziyi’s fingers began tapping on the keyboard, thinking that this counterattack must succeed, and he must plunge Jinyuan Hotel back into a whirlwind of public opinion.

But what he didn’t know was that Li Zishen was already prepared for this.

Under Chen Xin’s direction, the public relations team took swift action, contacting the media to retract negative reports and also posting statements on social media, revealing the scheming of those behind the scenes, accusing them of distorting facts for traffic.

In just ten minutes, the public relations team successfully intercepted all negative messages about Jinyuan Hotel and pushed the truth to the top headlines.

— My goodness, I thought it was an unfortunate case of someone being wronged and then resorting to poisoning, but it was malicious speculation all along!

— I knew it was a false alarm.

— Running a business is so tough nowadays, guarding against competitors and yet still needing to watch out for villains?

— Strong support for Jinyuan, will definitely go there next time!

— I hadn’t taken a close look yet, and it’s already gone, fake will always be fake, can’t last long.

— Money is good, but you can’t lose your conscience!

The public opinion quickly returned to normal, and Lei Ziyi, in front of his computer screen, was so angry that he slammed his keyboard and mouse, but by then, it was too late to act.

He subsequently informed the boss of the news.

...

Meanwhile, Tang Xiaowan and others had already arrived in Huang City by helicopter amidst a drizzling rain.

Since their destination was in the densely populated downtown area, Tang Mei did not want the helicopter landing to attract too much attention, so they had just switched to a business van that Leng Lingxiao had prepared earlier.

"Grandma, do you really like this place?"

"Yes, once I get you married off, I’ll retire here to spend my later years."

Tang Xiaowan glanced at Leng Lingxiao and cheekily replied, "That might take a few more years, what if... we just don’t leave this time?"

"Silly child, winter in Huang City is very cold, you won’t be used to it, better to go to Chicheng."

"Where grandma is, that’s where I am."

Tang Mei smiled and shook her head without a word, but once again cast her gaze out of the car window at the streetscape, lost in thought, seemingly preoccupied.

She’s trying to get rid of me again!

Tang Xiaowan pouted, immediately acting peevish and lying down on Tang Mei’s lap. But she was restless, her body occasionally wriggling and making murmuring sounds.

"Come on, get up, sit properly."

"Grandma smells so nice, so good. Tonight... I want to sleep with grandma."

"How old are you, still acting like a child?"

"I am a child."

"A child? You’re 20 already, really shameless, get up quick. Aren’t you embarrassed, acting spoiled like this at your age?"

"Huahua just loves me the way I am!"

At that moment, Leng Lingxiao in the front passenger seat almost couldn’t contain his laughter. He truly cherished her, wishing that Tang Xiaowan would also treat him in such a considerate way.

Right now, his mood was great, no matter what, Tang Xiaowan had finally come to Huang City.

This, to him, felt like a victory.

"Old madam, we’ve arrived." Zhao Renjie parked the car by the roadside and spoke softly.

Through the car window, Tang Xiaowan saw an old street with a strong sense of history, without any high buildings, mostly two or three stories tall.

"Chunlei Street, 66, granny, is this the place?"

All the doors and windows were dark red, very ancient-looking, which complemented the rust-colored stone walls, and there were crimson bougainvillea on the balcony.

Tang Mei nodded slightly, giving a grunt of acknowledgment.

"Didn’t they say there was a small courtyard? Why are there steps right at the entrance?"

"In the back."

"Oh, I see!"

At that time, Zhao Renjie had opened the car door, holding an umbrella respectfully, while Tang Mei was lost in thought for several seconds before she slowly got out of the car, carrying a black handbag.

The light rain dap-dap-dapped, making the bluestone pavement shine with an ancient and heavy appearance.

"Be careful, it’s slippery."

"Old Zhao, thanks for your hard work," Tang Mei said with a smile, then handed Zhao Renjie a set of keys.

"This is all part of my job."

On the other side, as soon as Tang Xiaowan got out of the car, Leng Lingxiao wrapped his arms around her waist, sharing an umbrella.

She clearly enjoyed this kind of care, yet still softly scolded, "So annoying, taking advantage of me again!" Her large almond-shaped eyes then swept toward the commercial vehicle, "What are you going to do later, going home?"

"Are you inviting me to stay for lunch?" Leng Lingxiao asked with a smile.

Actually, he hadn’t planned on leaving at all.

When he left early in the morning, he had already informed his parents that he would return to Huang City but not go home.

"Ha, I don’t even know what it looks like inside, there might not be a single leaf of vegetable, why would I keep you here, to eat air?"

"Actually... I could eat you."

His voice was very soft and gentle, just loud enough for the two of them to hear, making the atmosphere suddenly become awkward.

Just as Leng Lingxiao gazed affectionately at her, Tang Xiaowan angrily retorted with two words: "Pervert."

Her voice was also very soft.

"Come on, I’m your fiancé, can’t I make a joke?" Leng Lingxiao raised his eyebrows.

"Fine, fine, you win, I can’t argue with you. It’s just a fiancé, so fine, I’ll just take off the ring..."

"Wow, Tangtang, look, the door is open."

Leng Lingxiao suddenly shouted, interrupting Tang Xiaowan’s move to take off her ring.

With the umbrella closed and a small hand pulled, the bickering was immediately thrown out of Tang Xiaowan’s mind. She looked around joyfully and entered the century-old house.

"Do you like it?" Leng Lingxiao asked softly.

"Wow, it’s all real wood decoration, it feels so cozy, and look at this handrail, this chandelier."

For Tang Xiaowan, who didn’t like wearing slippers, the fully wooden decorative style really suited her tastes, just like Mei Garden.

"Guess we can run around barefoot again!" Leng Lingxiao said, eyes full of adoration.

"Yeah, haha."

This place where Tang Mei had lived was filled with laughter and some sadness, full of youthful memories, so Tang Xiaowan wasn’t as excited.

After looking around for a bit, she walked up the wooden staircase very slowly, step by step.

years had passed since she had returned here.

"Granny, wait for me."

"Let granny stay by herself for a while." Tang Xiaowan tried to follow, but was firmly held back by Leng Lingxiao, "Come on, let’s stroll around in the back."

Tang Xiaowan bit her lower lip, suspecting Leng Lingxiao of scheming, surely plotting something again.

"What are we doing in the back?"

"Kitchen, see if there are any snacks."

"What about Zhao Renjie, is he moving the luggage..."

"Hurry up, worrywart!"

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