Lin Tianxiang was just a minor character; there was little sense of accomplishment in dealing with him. However, he had been causing trouble and was annoying, so Xie Sui dealt with him first.
He also gained control of his affiliated artists and employees. These were experienced veterans with excellent reputations in the industry. Xie Sui's entertainment company was in dire need of talent, and it immediately scaled up to the level of a first-tier company.
Xie Sui assigned Qiu Caijie to handle this matter while he kept his eye on the Meng family. They were next.
The Liu family was a bit trickier. After all, they were one of the ten major families, with decades of foundation that couldn't be toppled overnight.
The Meng family was involved in organized crime and illegal substances. Once the drug enforcement police moved in, there was essentially nothing left for them.
The poor Mr. Meng, who had just recovered from his ordeal, was arrested by the police at the hospital before he could even fully heal. Meng Xiaowei was also taken in for questioning. Who knew how involved she was in the family business?
The reporters in Hong Kong were running ragged these past few days, rushing around frantically. There was an endless stream of news to report.
They could all thank Mr. Xie. Single-handedly, he had doubled the performance of all the reporters and paparazzi in Hong Kong, leading to bonuses piled high.
Meng Xiaowei felt as if she were dreaming. In just a few days, her dreams of becoming a young mistress of a wealthy family had shattered. She had just gotten engaged, only for the wedding to fall apart, and her fiancé had completely ignored her. Now, her own family was in trouble, and she, a Miss Meng, had been arrested. How could this have happened?
She, a young lady who only knew how to shop, had no understanding of business. Her biggest ambition was to marry Liu Kai and become a young mistress. Mr. Meng had never let her get involved in his affairs.
Nothing was revealed during the interrogation, and she was released after two days of detention.
For Meng Xiaowei, two days and two nights, forty-eight hours, felt like an eternity. Emerging from the police station, she looked at the familiar streets with a sense of bewilderment. Where should she go?
The Meng family's assets had been confiscated. The driver and housekeeper had fled with all the valuables, and no one had come to pick her up.
Penniless, she didn't know how to take the bus, and she couldn't afford a taxi. For a moment, Meng Xiaowei felt like the most miserable person in the world and sat outside crying.
“Miss Meng, don't cry. Did they bully you? I'll go talk to them for you and demand an explanation.”
Liu Xuan suddenly appeared before her. At this moment, Meng Xiaowei felt like a princess in distress who had found her prince, and she even felt a spark of love.
“It’s you? Why are you helping me? Did Ah Kai send you?”
Liu Xuan’s expression was complicated. He said, “No, my elder brother has already announced in the newspaper that he’s breaking off the engagement with you.”
“What? He’s that heartless? I’m going to find him.”
“Forget it, going there would only be humiliating yourself. Your father is still inside, and you have no one to support you. You need to be strong.”
Meng Xiaowei was overcome with sadness again. “I don’t want to be strong, and I don’t know how. Liu Xuan, why are you helping me?”
“Because I like you. I’ve liked you for a long time, but you never noticed me, only my elder brother.
I’m not taking advantage of your misfortune; I just can’t bear to see you so sad and upset.”
“Thank you. Can you take me home?”
“Okay.”
Their eyes met, and Meng Xiaowei smiled shyly. Liu Xuan was overjoyed in his heart. It was done.
They got into the car side-by-side and left the police station.
A discreet black Volga was parked not far away. The window rolled down, revealing Xie Sui’s smiling face. He looked harmless, sunny, and handsome. Those who knew him well understood how ruthless and cunning he was.
Lin Wanwan sat on the other side. What were this couple doing here?
They came to watch the show. Xie Sui was worried Lin Wanwan might be bored, so he brought her to witness the drama. Lin Wanwan was indeed quite interested; watching a live performance was more engaging than any television drama.
“The next step is for these two brothers to tear each other apart. It won’t be easy for Liu Kai to get rid of Meng Xiaowei, at least not without some blood.”
“Ah, didn’t they already break off the engagement?”
“That’s what Liu Kai thought. Although Meng Xiaowei’s father is in jail, the Xinlian Society and many uncles are willing to help her take a piece of the pie.
Combined with Liu Xuan stirring things up, it won’t be easy for Liu Kai to extricate himself,” Su Dan Novel Net.
This brat dared to scheme against him. Xie Sui’s revenge had just begun.
Lin Wanwan asked, “Did you tip off Liu Xuan to come here?”
“Liu Xuan is a smart person. If he intends to pursue Meng Xiaowei, he doesn’t need me to tell him; he’ll come on his own.”
“But the Meng family has fallen, and Mr. Meng is in jail. Can Liu Xuan still like Meng Xiaowei? Is it really because of love?”
Xie Sui said, “My foolish wife, how is that possible? Do you think this is a TV drama? The Meng family has fallen, but the connections and assets Mr. Meng left behind are what Liu Xuan needs.
By marrying Meng Xiaowei now, he effectively inherits the Meng family's assets, and Mr. Meng and his daughter will have to depend on him.
With those channels and personnel, a comeback is only a matter of time. Liu Xuan will also gain the standing to contend with his father and elder brother.”
Xie Sui held back some words. With his support, Liu Xuan would be the next Du Feiyang, engaging in a father-son conflict with Liu Zixiong and driving him to his death!
Lin Wanwan didn't understand these things. She just enjoyed the gossip and the show; as long as she wasn't bored, that was fine.
“Are you hungry? What do you want to eat?”
“I want to go shopping. I haven’t seen my mall yet. I wonder if they’ve been slacking off?”
“I’m keeping an eye on it for you. Don’t worry, this month's revenue has increased by five points. Ms. Lin, remember to pay me my salary.”
“Okay, I'll reward you with a big, fat son.”
“Are you sure that's a reward and not a punishment?”
Xie Sui and she happily went shopping, bought some maternity clothes and supplies, and ate steak and foie gras. Lin Wanwan was tired and he took her home.
Xie Sui picked up the children, had the nanny prepare dinner, and after having dinner with them and putting them to bed, he finally had time to meet with Smith.
Smith had a rich nightlife. He was involved with that model, Chen Yuying. This made Chen Yuying very proud; climbing into the arms of Mr. Smith was much better than associating with Mr. Xie, a nouveau riche.
During this meeting, she insisted on accompanying Smith. Xie Sui was briefly stunned when he saw her. He shook her hand politely. "Miss Chen, hello. We meet again."
"Yes, Mr. Xie looks down on models like us. It's really hard to get a meeting with you."
Smith asked, "Do you know each other?"
Xie Sui replied, "We met briefly at a banquet. Is she your girlfriend?"
"Temporarily. Mr. Xie, it's not easy to secure a meeting with you."
Xie Sui said, "I have a whole family to take care of. How can I compare to a single man like you?"
Smith lamented, "That's why I'm not getting married. Family is a burden. Xie, I can't understand why you revolve around your wife and children and give up opportunities to make money. It's truly irrational."
Xie Sui said, "There's a saying in our country: 'Only those who drink water know if it's cold or warm.' Another is, 'Only your feet know if the shoes fit.'
In the past, I was like Mr. Smith, obsessed with making money, wishing I could earn money every minute of every second.
Later, my wife became very disappointed in me, and I neglected my children. My children became strangers to me. Only then did I realize that my wife and children were the most important to me. Having enough money to spend is fine, but the growth of children, once missed, cannot be recovered."