1937: An Order From the President

An Order From the President

News that the Xie and the Li families had been suppressed spread quickly throughout the empire.0

Some of the better-informed had guessed that the two families were in trouble earlier.

The few people who did not know better were afraid of getting into trouble. They immediately distanced themselves from the Xie and Li families. However, the two heads of the families, Xie Xuning and Li Xing, carried on with their work. They did not seem to be affected by the news.

Everyone was puzzled by how calm they were. They wondered if Xie Xuning and Li Xing thought they would not get into trouble.

When news got around that the two families had spent billions of dollars on the wedding, some people wondered whether or not they got that money legitimately.

How could these people be so narrow-minded and ignorant? These families were powerful and influential for reasons. How would they lack money?

"Mr. Xie Xuning, this is our investigation order. Please cooperate with us."

When Xie Xuning entered his office, his assistant arrived with a group of people.

"Let me have a look at the investigation order."

Xie Xuning smiled warmly at the guests as he reached out his hand for the investigation order.

The investigation officers were stunned to see Xie Xuning smiling so kindly at them and shuddered. They thought that something was amiss.

Xie Xuning was rumored to be a ruthless and cold-blooded person. It was said that anyone who offended Xie Xuning would be crushed to pieces, and their bodies would be fed to the dogs in the military office. His son-in-law, Li Qingcang, was no different.

Of course, they were just rumors. Nobody had witnessed such an incident.

Xie Xuning's reputation had spread far and wide. Most people did not dare to offend him. After all, nobody wanted to be chopped to pieces and fed to the dogs.

"Has His Excellency signed on this investigation order?"

Xie Xuning was still smiling when he asked the investigation team, but the officers all felt a chill travel down their backs.

The head of the investigation team smiled awkwardly in Xie Xuning's commanding presence.

"Yes. We are sent by his Excellency."

The head of the investigation team thought to himself, 'Since we're sent by the President himself, there's nothing Xie Xuning can do to us.'

Even if Xie Xuning had the guts to kill them, he wouldn't.

"That's fine then. We'll hand over the stuff to you. Please investigate this matter thoroughly."

Xie Xuning stood up and took his jacket from the rack. He then walked out of his office in a composed manner. His steps were deliberate and heavy. The investigation team felt like every stride was stepping on their hearts.

The officers' faces turned pale.

Only those who succeeded were good enough to be at the top. They would be worshipped by the people beneath them. These people had reached a height of success and accomplishment that no ordinary person could achieve.

Nobody cared about how many people he had crushed on the way to the top.

Xie Xuning saw Li Xing's car as he walked out of his office.

"It's a rare occasion for you to come and pick me up."

Li Xing replied, "I've been so busy all these years that I've forgotten how to enjoy life. Come, I'll take you somewhere."

Li Xing and Xie Xuning then arrived at a place that was rowdy and lively.

Li Xing had already completed the renovation of the small, wooden villa. There were two floors with a master bedroom, two children's rooms, a study room, and a living room. Since the villa was made of wood, they managed to construct it quickly even though the deadline was very tight.

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