Chapter 451: 430 abandoned his post for a woman!
They say that when you get to the mountain, there will be a road.
This time they had come full circle.
Prince Chiluo personally met them, and during such intense war times, he had specifically dispatched a company of soldiers to escort them, arranging a military aircraft from Chuihai to send Wen Nian back to his country.
Just in case, Prince Chiluo accompanied them all the way until they safely arrived at Anlin.
Both Wen Nian and Song Lili were moved by Prince Chiluo’s dedication.
"G country and M country have always been allies. Being trapped within the borders of my country, it is my duty as the Second Prince of M country to ensure your safe return to G country, back to the capital," said the prince.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Wen Nian and Prince Chiluo shook hands.
"Nian, I sincerely hope that the alliance between M country and G country will not be affected by the civil unrest in my country, nor do I wish for our friendship to be damaged."
Wen Nian looked steadfastly at Prince Chiluo,
"Your Highness, my visit to M country was for personal reasons, but motivated by your efforts to send us back at all costs, I will surely keep this friendship in mind."
One by one, they boarded the plane.
Song Lili followed behind Wen Nian, behind her were Lu Xiaoer and Zhongli Wuzhi, then Song Yangling and Cong Han.
Qin Shu and Feng Hua never returned to the agreed place.
However, Wen Nian had spoken to Prince Chiluo about this matter, and if Qin Shu and Feng Hua were unharmed, the government army would naturally take full care of them.
If... especially Qin Shu, if something had happened to him.
"Then, I will come to fetch him personally as the President’s wife."
Before Song Lili left the Chuhai Mountains via helicopter, she looked down at the overlapping peaks and said,
Wen Nian held her shoulder,
"I believe in Qin Shu, he won’t be gone so easily."
"I think so too."
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In the morning, before eight o’clock.
Several big shots had already taken their seats in the guest hall of the President Mansion.
Head of the Bai Family Bai Cangqiong, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Miu Zihan, Vice President Zhuo Ting, and his wife Song Xiangqiao.
Secretary Wang hurriedly approached Secretary Qu,
"Secretary Qu, they’ve been sitting for half an hour now. They seem to believe the rumors spread last night and have come together to verify them."
Secretary Wang’s hair was neatly combed, and she wore a black suit with thin high heels which echoed her anxiety.
Qu Yu sat slightly reclined in the chair of the Chief Secretary at the President’s Secretariat, hands crossed in front of his chest,
"Let them keep waiting."
"Keep them waiting just like this?"
Secretary Wang thought she had heard wrong.
"What else?"
Qu Yu raised his eyebrows and looked at Secretary Wang,
"Do you want them to burst into the President’s Office or go to Mr. President’s residence to confirm that he’s not in the President Mansion?"
A "thump" went off in Secretary Wang’s heart.
"Even if I don’t say it, these five days should have been enough for you to feel that the rumors that came out last night were not unfounded."
Secretary Wang pursed her lips,
"Indeed... I’ve had a feeling that something was off for the last couple of days. So, is Mr. President really..."
"Mr. President is a person of deep loyalty; he will definitely return within five days," that’s what he said to me before he left.
"...Today is the fifth day."
"Yes, so we just need to stall for today. Once Mr. President returns safely, all problems will be solved. Secretary Wang, I believe you understand the situation and human relationships. You wouldn’t side with those power-hungry ’big shots’ and kick Mr. President while he’s down, right?"
Secretary Wang’s brow furrowed slightly. Hearing this, she felt quite dissatisfied inside,
"Secretary Qu, what do you take me for? I’m the one you brought up with your own hands. Do you still doubt my loyalty?"
Everyone knew, if the rumors were confirmed, the manipulators would definitely exploit this situation.
They slandered Lord Wen Nian as a leader only driven by personal desire, regardless of the nation.
The fact is the fact, but the rationale is not this.
Secretary Qu quickly waved his hand,
"Hey, don’t get agitated, I’m just putting the ugly truth upfront."
"Hmph."
Wang Mushuang exhaled heavily through her nose, obviously very dissatisfied with Secretary Qu’s roundabout tactics.
Little did Secretary Qu know, seeing her react this way actually amused him, and he covered his mouth, snickering,
"At this time, Secretary General, you still find it amusing!"
"It’s precisely because it’s at this stage that seeing you still so steadfast makes me realize I chose the right person initially. My own judgment being so good, how can I not be pleased?"
"Hmph, hmph!"
Wang Mushuang’s nostrils flared twice again as she snorted, "Your words are so convoluted, your survival instinct is too strong."
"Alright, those big shots are still waiting for you to deal with them."
"Secretary Qu, I can stop the Bai Family and Secretary Miu, but if Vice President Zhuo Ting insists on coming up..."
"When that time comes, I won’t be here."
Wang Mushuang shrugged at Secretary Qu; with that casual shrug, she actually took on the heaviest burden herself,
"Alright."
Secretary Qu took a deep breath, picked up the phone on the table, and dialed a series of numbers.
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"What do you mean by that! When did Mr. President become so hard to meet?!"
Bai Cangqiong, leaning on his cane, shouted angrily at Wang Mushuang,
"I really doubt now whether our young President is actually in the Mansion!"
"Mr. Bai, Mr. President’s schedule is packed. It’s none of your right to know where or what he’s doing. If you want to meet Mr. President, I can arrange an appointment for you."
"Stop beating around the bush!"
Bai Cangqiong raised his cane, pointing it straight at Wang Mushuang, barely an inch from her face.
Wang Mushuang stood her ground, not stepping back an inch. This woman had first-rate work capability but her personality and temperament were not so pleasant, especially when dealing with obviously troublesome people...
She spoke with a pleasant demeanor,
"Old Mr. Bai, you are advanced in age, getting so agitated could easily lead to a stroke."
"Say that again!"
Bai Cangqiong’s eyes widened, and he was anxious as well, constantly waiting for news from Country M.
Success or failure hinged on this moment; he knew that better than anyone, this time, he gambled big.
Miu Zihan rose up, grabbing Bai Cangqiong,
"Alright, Mr. Bai, please calm down. I believe Mr. President will come out once he is done."
"Wait for him to finish? When will that be! From what I see, he’s just abandoning his duties for a woman!"
"Mushuang, just speak the truth. Is Mr. President in the Mansion?"
Vice President Zhuo Ting remained silent for a while before asking.
Wang Mushuang took a deep breath,
"Even you believe those groundless rumors, Vice President?"
"I just want your answer."
"Even if you’re the Vice President, I have nothing to disclose."
Wang Mushuang spoke calmly and unbowed.
Vice President Zhuo Ting narrowed his eyes slightly, then rose to his feet, "Then I’ll go and see for myself."
Saying this, he walked upstairs.
Wang Mushuang didn’t stop him. The Vice President’s office and Lord Wen Nian’s were on the same floor; she had no reason to stop him.
Just at that moment, a servant from the Bai Family hurried in, as if bearing urgent news.
"Master..."