Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten

Chapter 1100 - 1102: Let’s Settle It Once and for All

Cao Na was really furious, but she couldn’t vent to anyone.

After all, this was a family disgrace. What if they turned around and spilled everything?

By then, Cao Li would put on her pitiful face, and their parents would definitely soften.

Cao Na would be expected to apologize profusely, and money would also come out of her pocket.

Cao Na wasn’t about to blurt everything out for a moment of satisfaction without caring about consequences.

When she met Gong Ruini, she naturally complained a lot.

Gong Ruini really didn’t want to hear these things; she wasn’t a recycling bin. But she just asked Cao Na for a favor, so she couldn’t just walk away immediately—it would be a little unkind.

After Cao Na complained thoroughly, she suddenly remembered something, "By the way, tell Xuran to watch out."

"It seems like someone wants to go after them."

"My sister said these people are not small fries, not someone she can handle."

Although Cao Na thought Cao Li might be exaggerating, she figured there was no harm in giving a little warning.

"Ah, when did she say that?" If she didn’t know about the Feng Family and Wei Zehao’s affairs, Gong Ruini would have taken Cao Li’s words as a joke.

But now there’s no way she could take it as a joke; she absolutely had to take it seriously.

"I think it was when my dad had his birthday."

"My dad was in a good mood and poured some baijiu, but that reckless kid Feng Xin swapped the cups between my sister and my dad."

"By the time she realized, she had already taken a big sip and started feeling a little dizzy."

"My sister blurted out a couple of sentences in her drunken haze."

"And I noticed my mom’s expression was strange. If it weren’t for her scolding, I think my sister would have said more." Cao Na felt genuinely regretful.

If it weren’t for Dai Yaning, she definitely would have found out more.

Alcohol-induced talk is just drunk talk, and Gong Ruini knows Cao Li’s tolerance isn’t good. If she was acting, then she was acting too well.

The old Cao Li would have definitely spilled the truth.

But now Gong Ruini couldn’t be sure, and as for Dai Yaning’s off expression, for someone who had mingled in the bureaucracy, doing such simple gestures was really not difficult.

"And my sister later actually said she was jealous of you, which is why she said those things." Cao Na was truly stunned by Cao Li’s words.

"You know her; she almost never apologizes." Despite the big fuss before, her sister never apologized.

To apologize now over a drunken remark, Cao Na found it suspicious.

There is definitely something wrong, and Gong Ruini felt it was a distraction from Cao Li’s actions, but they really didn’t have many people on hand.

"By the way, when is your sister changing positions?" Wasn’t Cao Li supposed to change positions? This should be a good entry point.

"Probably around October, but the other person hasn’t retired yet." Cao Na thought carefully and answered vaguely.

"You know I don’t ask too much, otherwise they might think I have some plans, like wanting to take her position."

Cao Na avoided interfering with Cao Li’s work as much as possible; otherwise, if things changed, it would be her responsibility.

Gong Ruini comforted Cao Na once more and then left deep in thought.

==

"Are you saying Cao Li is getting promoted?" Zhao Gang exclaimed. Wasn’t Cao Li performing just average at her job? Besides, her approach to things was to tailor her behavior to the person she was dealing with, and she’d already been reported for this.

If not for the face of the Cao Family, she would’ve been shuffled off to some cold department long ago. To have found a connection for her—what was going on?

Was it the Feng Family? The Feng Family probably wouldn’t give Cao Li this favor, Zhao Gang dismissed the idea.

"No, it’s a lateral move, but she’ll get promoted after the New Year." Gong Ruini thought about it all along the way.

Switching departments, that could be maneuvered a bit, but a promotion shouldn’t be that easy, yet it was secured for Cao Li.

"The Shen Family." Zhao Xuran, although away from Beijing for so long, still knew bits of inside information from Gong Ruini and others.

"The Shen Family entered Beijing and immediately went into the tax bureau."

"They’re not big shots, but they do have some influence inside."

"If the Shen Family steps in, promising a department switch and a slight upward move, it’s not difficult."

Oh, could it be the Shen Family? Gong Ruini was shocked, "Their families have no contact, right?"

Cao Li had already told her this; if the Cao and Shen families had a good relationship, Cao Na would’ve mentioned it.

But if the two families weren’t friendly, Gong Ruini couldn’t understand how the newly-arrived Shen Family in Beijing had connected with Cao Li.

Not only did they make contact, but they supported her so strongly—this relationship was beyond ordinary.

"Are they using Cao Li as a weapon against us?" Gong Ruini was puzzled.

"But would Cao Li be stupid enough to make such a move?" Gong Ruini couldn’t figure it out; without great benefits, Cao Li wouldn’t act.

Clearly, Shen Family’s interactions with them were limited, so it’s almost impossible they were enemies, so why now?

"Wei Zehao."

"Yes, there’s no other suspect but him," Cai Ming also placed their major suspicion on Wei Zehao.

"Otherwise, how would Shen Family, newly arrived in Beijing, know so much?"

"Wei Zehao is out for revenge."

"This must be his opening move; there are more to come," Zhao Gang said helplessly. First, the Xu family, then the Cao Family.

Zhao Gang didn’t know who would be next, and there was really no way to anticipate it.

The Shen Family looked for related families with whom they had no prior connections; no one knew who they would collaborate with next.

"Seems like bringing out Wei Zehao has become a must." Cai Ming seethed with anger.

Previously, they avoided action, partly to prevent giving others an opportunity and also due to a lack of manpower, but if the opponent kept using such underhanded tactics, Cai Ming wouldn’t mind teaching him a good lesson.

Gong Ruini also took a deep breath. They had already spread some rumors earlier, but it was quiet, and now they faced new threats head-on.

If that was the case and they couldn’t stop Wei Zehao, they might as well strike back unreservedly.

Even if Wei Zehao retained some power, having been away from Beijing for so many years, would those people still support him?

How much was the Shen Family willing to risk for him, and more importantly, how much of his assets were left?

"No matter the cost, we must bring down Wei Zehao; otherwise, everyone will think we’re easy to bully," Zhao Gang said fiercely.

If they resolved this well, at least they could enjoy peace for several years and use that time for development.

"Yes, this time we can’t let Wei Zehao escape." Counting this instance, it’s been the second confrontation with Wei Zehao.

Given his small-mindedness, would he not hold grudges? Once opportunity presented itself, he would surely launch a full force counterattack.

Especially for someone with no money or escape routes, retaliation became more terrifying; this time, they must strike successfully.

"Hmm." Zhao Xuran felt immense pressure; everyone spent time plotting and scheming instead of figuring out how to make money.