Chapter 408: Outburst of Fury

After being brought back to the hospital, Yao Shufen’s furious shouts echoed through the corridors. She glared at Shen Mingyue, fire in her eyes.

“You ungrateful wretch! After marrying that Chen Qingdi, you turned your back on your own family! You actually locked me in this hospital, gave me nothing to eat or drink, and even let those nurses torture me.”

Shen Mingyue held a thermos, unfazed.

“Mom, what are you making a fuss about now? The doctor said you need quiet rest. What more could you want from the treatment here? You have good food, good drink, and you’re staying in a VIP room.”

“You just want to lock me up so I don’t go out and stir up trouble,” Yao Shufen snorted.

Shen Mingyue smiled faintly and said,

“Your perception is sharper than I thought. I just don’t want you causing trouble for the family out there. You’re in the hospital, and we pay the hospital one hundred thousand US Dollars a month. Isn’t that so you can live like an emperor?”

Yao Shufen was momentarily speechless. She shot Shen Mingyue a glare and, catching her off guard, turned and ran.

Shen Mingyue unhurriedly took out her phone and spoke to Gu Shuang’Er and Li Shuang’Er on the other end. “You two can make your entrance now. Go get your aunt. Restrain her and bring her back to the hospital.”

Gu Shuang’Er and Li Shuang’Er responded instantly, appearing on the scene. They were Shen Mingyue’s capable assistants and personal bodyguards. But the scene before them was not what they expected.

Gu Shuang’Er looked at the already distant Yao Shufen. “Miss, we…”

“Chase her!” Shen Mingyue commanded curtly.

Suddenly, a fruit knife appeared in Yao Shufen’s hand, and she charged toward Li Shuang’Er.

Li Shuang’Er was startled but reacted quickly, twisting aside to dodge. Still, the blade slashed across her arm, drawing a line of blood.

“Careful!” Gu Shuang’Er cried out.

Yao Shufen seized the opportunity to flee. Gu Shuang’Er didn’t chase after her, turning instead to Li Shuang’Er. “You go back and get that wound treated.” Then she turned and resumed the pursuit of Yao Shufen.

At that moment, the hospital corridor returned to tranquility.

Shen Mingyue stood where she was, watching the retreating figure of Gu Shuang’Er and the spot where Yao Shufen had vanished from sight, her brow furrowing slightly…

Ma Dabin sat by the window of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Office, his gaze fixed on the bustling street below.

He was a thoughtful man who always enjoyed observing the people and events around him, searching for the true meaning of life. However, today’s events had left him somewhat bewildered.

He saw the security guard downstairs, Da Gouzi, brutally beating an old woman, which shocked him immensely. He immediately called Da Gouzi and told him to come upstairs at once.

Da Gouzi quickly arrived at Ma Dabin’s office. He looked a little nervous but remained calm.

“Why were you hitting an old woman?” Ma Dabin asked, his tone serious and concerned.

“She called you a jinx and said you deserve to be poor your whole life,” Da Gouzi replied, his voice firm and strong.

Ma Dabin frowned, feeling more confused than angry. “And you hit her just for that?”

“I have no personal grudge against you, sir. But you are our President. I won’t allow anyone to insult you,” Da Gouzi replied, his gaze firm and sincere.

Ma Dabin was silent for a moment, then took five hundred yuan out of his drawer.

“Alright. From now on, you’re the vice-captain of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Office’s security team. You’ll be taking on some other duties as well.”

Da Gouzi took the money, a grateful smile spreading across his face. “Thank you for your trust, President. I will do my best to do my job well.”

As Da Gouzi left, Ma Dabin was lost in thought. He felt gratified that the Jiangcheng Newspaper Office had such a loyal employee.

At the same time, he realized that as a leader, he needed to pay more attention to his employees’ feelings and dignity. ‘Only then,’ he thought, ‘can the Jiangcheng Newspaper Office become more united and stronger.’

An old woman stood silently at the entrance of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Office. Her eyes were profound, her face etched with the ravages of time.

Ma Dabin, the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Office, was somewhat puzzled by this sudden visitor. He decided to go personally and ask the old woman’s purpose.

“Hello, Ma’am. I’m Ma Dabin, the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Office. May I ask what you’re doing here at our entrance?” Ma Dabin asked politely, walking up to the old woman.

The old woman looked up at him, the corners of her mouth twitching upward slightly. “Young man, I’m not just standing here for fun. You should know that some things need people to reveal them, to expose them.”

Ma Dabin frowned, sensing that there was something unusual about this old woman. “Then what is it you want to say? What we need is evidence.”

The old woman smiled. “Of course, I know you need evidence. But before I provide it, I want to understand your position. Are you willing to investigate certain matters deeply, rather than being fooled by surface-level information?”

Ma Dabin nodded. “Of course we’re willing to investigate deeply. But we also need to ensure the authenticity of our reports.”

“Very good.” The old woman nodded, satisfied.

“My name is Yao Shufen. I know you may have your doubts about me, but please believe me, I only came here because I had no other choice. I want to expose the Mingyue Group.”

“The Mingyue Group? But that’s one of the largest corporations in Jiang City,” Ma Dabin said, confused.

Yao Shufen sighed. “That’s right. The Mingyue Group looks glamorous on the surface, but it’s hiding many unknown secrets. My son-in-law, Chairman Chen Qingdi of the Mingyue Group, and my own daughter, Shen Mingyue, have teamed up to control everything. Now, they’ve even locked me in a hospital, claiming I’m mentally ill.”

Ma Dabin was stunned. “Is… Is this true? If it is, we will definitely expose it.”

Yao Shufen gave a faint smile. “I know you might have your doubts. How about this: if you’re willing, you can go to the hospital and investigate first. See if I was really locked up in there.”

Ma Dabin was silent for a moment, then nodded. “Alright, we’ll investigate. If everything checks out, we will be your voice.”

“Very good.” Yao Shufen nodded in satisfaction. “Then, let’s go right now.”

「The very next day.」

Ma Dabin, president of the Jiangcheng Daily News, arrived at Chen Qingdi’s office and spoke to him self-righteously.

“Chairman Chen, we need to verify something with you. If your mother-in-law, Yao Shufen, was indeed confined to a hospital by you, then we have reason to believe that your treatment of an elder is highly inappropriate and will cause public outrage.”

Chen Qingdi was livid. He slammed his hand on the desk and roared, “What hole did you crawl out of, you little bastard, meddling in my family’s affairs? Do you have any idea what kind of person Yao Shufen is? If you don’t know anything, then don’t come in here spouting bullshit!”