Jiang Cong never urged Director Wang. He believed that Director Wang would make a reasonable and correct judgment.
When studying abroad, Jiang Cong's professor once told him a saying: "The greatest success lies in making the sinful soil bloom with flowers."
At that time, Jiang Cong didn't understand the meaning of this saying, but now he does. The truth that a prodigal son can turn over a new leaf does exist. Giving someone a chance is also giving oneself a chance.
This was a bold gamble, but Jiang Cong believed he would win. He trusted his judgment.
As time ticked by, Director Wang finally got out of his stubborn mindset and admitted Jiang Cong's view. "You're absolutely right. It seems I've been too conservative. You can leave first..."
Jiang Cong nodded, stood up without hesitation, opened the door briskly, and walked out.
Director Wang sighed and shook his head. "It seems that the future still belongs to the young people. Jiang Cong, don't let me down!"
After walking out of Director Wang's office, Jiang Cong walked straight out of the police station. He strolled alone on the street, his mind in turmoil.
He knew very well that Director Wang was also taking a bold gamble with him. He couldn't let down Director Wang's trust or shirk his responsibility.
"Ding."
The phone beeped to indicate a new text message. Jiang Cong took out his phone and saw the message from the private detective: "Mr. Jiang, can we start the investigation now?"
Jiang Cong's fingers tapped quickly on the screen as he replied: "Yes. Focus on investigating the connection between Chen Huan and the He Club. Inform me immediately if there's any abnormal situation."
Chen Er had already started her college entrance examination, and the investigation was gradually becoming clearer.
Jiang Cong glanced at his watch. It was already 5 p.m. He had been busy all day but didn't even notice the passage of time.
"Hey, how did it go today?" Jiang Cong's voice was deep. He casually leaned against a tree by the road.
As soon as Chen Er walked out of the examination room, she was surrounded by a bustling crowd. Relying on her height advantage, she deftly wove through the crowd. Only when she reached an open space did she have the chance to take out her turned - off phone.
As soon as she turned it on, Jiang Cong's call came in. She quickly answered it. "It was okay. I gave it my all."
Jiang Cong could imagine Chen Er's cute and smug look at this moment, waiting for praise. It made his heart flutter. "That's good. After you finish the exam, I'll take you on a trip. Just go out and relax."
Chen Er: "!!!"
Was Jiang Cong inviting her on a trip? Was she sure she wasn't dreaming?
Chen Er took a deep breath and pinched her arm to prevent herself from losing composure due to excitement. "Are you serious? You won't go back on your word?"
Jiang Cong repeated word by word, "I won't go back on my word. But only if you do well in the exam. Otherwise, no way."
Chen Er was filled with fighting spirit. "Of course. When I step in, I'm worth two. Just wait and see!"
Then, Chen Er saw Qiangzi waving at her in the distance. She said, "I'm going to have dinner. Bye," and hung up the phone.
Hearing the busy tone on the phone, Jiang Cong didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He really owed this little girl from his past life. But it was okay. He didn't plan to accept anyone else.
His heart was so small that it was completely occupied by Chen Er. In this lifetime, she would be the only one by his side.
On the other side, Chen Er walked quickly up to Qiangzi, raising her eyebrows. "Why are you here? Having dinner with me?"
Qiangzi pretended to look around, then said in a pinched voice, "Boss Chen, where's your man? Why didn't he come to pick you up?"
Chen Er rolled her eyes in annoyance and reluctantly explained, "He's busy with work. We should understand. Unlike you, who has nothing to do."
"Yo, Boss Chen, you're even doing a rap. Not bad, not bad. Some restaurants offer free meals for high - school students taking the college entrance exam today. Let's go there!" Qiangzi clapped his hands as he put his arm around Chen Er's shoulder and pulled her forward.
Chen Er forcefully swatted away Qiangzi's hand and gave a very perfunctory "Hehe" laugh. "You're so poor. I'll treat you today. Order whatever you want."
Qiangzi was immediately moved to tears and spared no effort in flattering Chen Er. "Boss Chen is really awesome. Let's go to that new seafood restaurant. I heard the food there is really good."
As a result, they both ended up in the emergency department having their stomachs pumped after eating seafood.
When Jiang Cong received the call from the hospital, he was very surprised. "Hello, is this Mr. Jiang?"
Jiang Cong double - checked that the phone number was indeed Chen Er's. A bad feeling welled up in his heart. "Yes. What happened to the owner of this phone?"
The nurse glanced at Chen Er lying unconscious on the hospital bed and said in a formulaic tone, "Miss Chen had food poisoning. She just had her stomach pumped. Come to the emergency department of the Third Hospital and pay the fee."
Jiang Cong: "Okay, I understand."
After hanging up the phone, the corner of Jiang Cong's mouth twitched. Good grief, Chen Er. She could even end up in the hospital just from having a meal.
Jiang Cong had never looked so serious. He stepped on the gas and arrived at the hospital gate in just twenty minutes.
Since it was already late at night, there weren't many people around. Jiang Cong walked quickly to the emergency room and just happened to see Chen Er waking up slowly on the hospital bed.
Chen Er's memory stopped at the moment when she and Yang Heng were enjoying their meal heartily. After that, her body started to itch unbearably, and the world in front of her started to spin.
The last image was the anxious cry of the seafood restaurant owner. The burning pain in her throat made Chen Er cough loudly.
"Boss Chen... Ouch, my stomach." Qiangzi also woke up and weakly called out to Chen Er on the hospital bed, looking like Lin Daiyu reincarnated.
"Get out of here, you scoundrel. Did you come here just to screw me over? I have the college entrance exam tomorrow!" Chen Er turned into a roaring lion, grabbed Qiangzi's collar, and shook him forcefully back and forth.
"Boss Chen... I'm sorry..." Qiangzi caught a glimpse of Jiang Cong out of the corner of his eye and quickly patted Chen Er's arm. "Jiang... Jiang Cong is here! Quick! Let go!"
Chen Er was so angry that she automatically ignored everything Qiangzi said. In her opinion, it was all just excuses. "Cut the crap. Let's just die together today!"
"Chen Er." Jiang Cong's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, but it immediately silenced Chen Er who was on the verge of losing control. "I think you should explain to me what exactly happened."
Jiang Cong slowly walked up to Chen Er. His face was as cold as frost, and his words seemed to be covered in ice.
Qiangzi chose to save his own skin and quickly pretended to need to go to the toilet. He scrambled out of the emergency room.