Reborn back to the time before I sold my blood to support my scumbag boyfriend's college educat

"grandmother"

"Xiao Chu, did you go out to play with your classmates today since you didn't go to school?"

"Grandma, I've come to Uncle Wu's place."

Xia Yichu put the phone on speakerphone, and Wu Mingli was able to speak at that moment.

"Grandma Xia, I am Wu Mingli. Do you remember me? My teacher and I have visited your home several times."

Xia Yichu, standing to the side, thought to herself, "The way they address each other is so confusing. Wu Mingli calls her 'Grandma' just like me. I don't know what I was thinking when I first met Wu Mingli, but I actually called him 'Uncle.' Now it seems I've gotten used to it and can't change it."

"Xiao Wu, I remember, I remember, how could I not remember you! I heard from Guoan that you went back to work in Pengcheng."

"Yes, I've been back for many years, but I haven't had time to go to Kyoto to see you and Grandpa Xia."

He has been very busy since he came back. He wanted to go to Kyoto again after his teacher returned, but his teacher has not contacted him since returning home.

I contacted him last year because Xia Yichu was studying in Shenzhen and I wanted him to help take care of Xia Yichu, so I made a phone call to him.

He understood that his teacher was busy, with too many people to see when he got home, and sometimes he was in such a rush that he didn't have time to think about anything else.

"It's alright, work comes first. Xiao Wu! I won't stand on ceremony with you about some things."

"Grandma Xia, what's wrong?"

"My Xiao Chu is a pitiful child. She has never had her parents by her side since she was a child. Our Xia family has wronged her."

Her grandfather and I are getting old, and we're not able to take care of her as well as we'd like. She's currently studying far away in Shenzhen, and we're worried about her, but we don't know what else to do. So, I'd like to shamelessly ask you to take care of Xiao Chu for a while.

Xia Yichu, who was listening nearby, was a little touched. Wu Mingli stared at her and said, "Grandma Xia, don't worry. The teacher told me last year that I will take good care of her. Don't worry!"

Grandma Xia, I heard that Xiao Chu is dating someone, and I'd like to ask you about it. What's her boyfriend's name? Where is he from?

"Yes, we all know Xiao Chu's boyfriend, and we know his family very well. He's from Kyoto, and his name is Pei Shizhou."

Grandma Xia sighed that Wu Mingli really cared about Xiao Chu, even calling to ask about things like this. With him around, the two of them could finally feel much more at ease.

"Okay, I understand."

Wu Mingli said a few more words to Grandma Xia, telling them to take care of themselves and that he would visit them in Kyoto when he had time, before hanging up the phone.

"Uncle Wu, how old are you this year? How about I call you Brother Wu? If I call you Uncle, you call my grandparents Grandpa and Grandma Grandpa and Grandma Grandma. I also call Jiaojiao's mother Sister. This is all mixed up."

"It's okay, just call me that. I'm only seven years younger than your dad, so it's not wrong for you to call me uncle. Wanrou is only thirty-one, so it's fine for you to call her sister."

Xia Yichu mentally cursed him as a beast. How many years younger was Wanrou than him? Oh well, she didn't even know how old Xia Guoan was.

"Uncle Wu, I didn't lie to you, did I? He really isn't my boyfriend. Please help me quickly, or the Wang family will be ruined by them."

"Why are you in such a hurry now? You didn't come to me when you had problems, you just made things difficult for yourself."

She had approached Wu Mingli last time because of her cousin's situation, and he had horrified her by uprooting the entire Song family. The people and affairs in officialdom are complex and intertwined; she didn't want Wu Mingli to make too many enemies because of her.

She hurt too many people in her past life, and in this life she doesn't want anyone to be hurt because of her.

"I'm just afraid of implicating you, aren't I?"

"Then why aren't you afraid now?"

It's not that there's no other way; she's already thought of a solution: just having Wu Mingli step in to intimidate Yang Dazhi and his group would suffice.

Uncle Wu

"I don't want to talk to you right now. Go stand aside. I'm going to make a few phone calls. Let me make it clear beforehand that if the Wang family breaks the law, they must be dealt with according to the law. I will definitely not protect anyone who breaks the law."

"Uncle Wu, don't worry, if they break the law, I definitely won't come to your door."

Wu Mingli was worried that Xia Yichu, being young and naive, might be misled, so he said towards the kitchen, "Sister Wang, don't bother. We won't be eating lunch at home. You can come back before dinner after work."

"Okay, sir, I'll put these things in the refrigerator before I leave work."

Wu Mingli took out a notebook, flipped through it, and started making phone calls. He made several calls before standing up.

"Let's go out to eat."

Xia Yichu didn't dare to ask any more questions, so she grabbed her bag and obediently followed. Just as the two of them got outside, a car pulled up in front of them.

"Get on the bus"

Wu Mingli gestured for Xia Yichu to get into the car, and then got in himself.

"Xiao Li, go to Lai Fu Restaurant. Xiao Chu, just eat without saying a word. I'll tell you what to say."

"it is good"

Xia Yichu dared not have any objections at this point; she did whatever Wu Mingli told her to do. After instructing Xia Yichu, Wu Mingli stopped talking and sat in the car rubbing his temples.

Xia Yichu was thinking of finding something to cover up the space water for Wu Mingli to drink when she got back. Right, there are pears now.

She went back and made some pear syrup for Wu Mingli; her spatial water should be effective for all kinds of symptoms. She told him to drink pear water regularly, and his headache should subside.

The car quickly arrived at Laifu Restaurant, and Wu Mingli led Xia Yichu into a private room. Several people were already waiting inside, including Zhang Jianye, the director of Luohua District Branch, Huang Shuyuan, and Yang Dazhi.

Wu Mingli greeted them warmly, and Xia Yichu stood obediently to the side. Everyone watched as Xia Yichu entered with the district head of Fushan District, except for Zhang Jianye, who was completely unaware of the situation.

Huang Shuyuan and Yang Dazhi were stunned. Watching Director Zhang warmly greet District Chief Wu, they were filled with dread. They had heard of the Wu family, and if it were just Wu Mingli, they wouldn't be so afraid.

Wu Mingli's official position within the Wu family was relatively low. It's said he only returned to Pengcheng when he was almost thirty, and they don't know what he did before. Anyway, his starting point wasn't low; he climbed to the position of district head in six or seven years, and was just promoted to district head at the end of last year.

"Director Zhang, Deputy Director Huang, Deputy Factory Director Yang, the younger member of my family is ignorant, so I brought her here to apologize to you all."

Before coming here, Wu Mingli had already thoroughly investigated these people; none of them were good—they were all corrupt officials who had tarnished the country's image. However, he preferred to settle scores later, waiting until the other party relaxed before making his move.

"No, no, no, District Chief Wu, isn't there some misunderstanding? This is the first time I've met this young lady, how could there be any conflict?"

Director Zhang waved his hand nervously, his eyes darting back and forth to Xia Yichu, his heart pounding. Huang Shuyuan and Yang Dazhi broke out in a cold sweat; they had no one to confide in.

"Director Zhang, this is a long story. Let's sit down and talk. Have the food served so we can chat while we eat. It's on me today. Just so you know, my wife is very strict, so I don't have much pocket money and can only afford some home-cooked meals."

"District Chief Wu, what are you saying? It's my treat today."

"No, I invited everyone out for dinner today, and the younger generation in my family should apologize to everyone. This meal should be on my behalf."

Zhang Jianye had just received a call from Wu Mingli, who invited him, Huang Shuyuan, and Yang Dazhi to dinner. He was both surprised and delighted. He went through all the recent events and couldn't figure out why Wu Mingli would invite them to dinner.

He then asked Huang Shuyuan and Yang Dazhi if they had offended the Wu family recently, and they said no, so he felt relieved and went to the appointment.

As the waiter began serving the dishes, Wu Mingli chatted and laughed, seemingly making small talk with everyone, but his words actually contained hidden meanings.

He first praised Director Zhang for his strong work ability and for managing the Luohua District Branch so well, which made Director Zhang very happy.

Then, when asked about Huang Shuyuan and Yang Dazhi's "contributions" in their respective positions, the two seemed extremely uncomfortable and managed to force a smile in response.

Xia Yichu sat quietly to the side, following Wu Mingli's instructions to simply eat.