She understood the pain of being confined.
The sight of her dearest and most respected individual suffering here was a feeling that no one else could comprehend.
Hai Xiaotang also vowed to rescue her grandfather.
However, no matter how much they questioned her, Hai Zhiyuan wouldnât say anything, only that he was the one who did it.
Even in spite of Hai Xiaotangâs pleas, he remained silent.
âXiaotang, your grandfather doesnât want to explain the specifics. However, it was indeed him who did it, thereâs no need for you to go to the trouble of investigating anything.â
In short, this was all Hai Zhiyuan would say, no matter how much they asked.
Unable to get anything more from him, Hai Xiaotang left feeling disappointed, alongside Tao Yi.
On the way home, Tao Yi comforted her, âXiaotang, donât worry too much about your grandfather. Iâll ensure that someone takes good care of him, he wonât come to harm there.â
Hai Xiaotang was very grateful, âThank you, elder brother Taoâ¦â
After a moment of hesitation, she asked again, âIf my grandfather really is found guilty, how long do you think heâll be sentenced for?â
Tao Yi pondered soberly, âThis is not a minor case, and the charges are not light. Although your grandfather has made significant contributions in the past, as you know, all are equal before the law. So, I think⦠maybe life imprisonment.â n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Hai Xiaotangâs eyes widened in shock, âWhat did you say?!â
âLife imprisonment?â Hai Xiaotang shook her head, her face pale, âThatâs impossible, my grandfather is in his 80s, does that mean heâll be in there until he dies?!â
Tao Yiâs mood was also heavy, âXiaotang, donât get too agitated, Iâm just speculating. We wonât know the specifics until the verdict.â
Hai Xiaotang clutched at her chest in distress, âEven if itâs not that long, even if itâs only three or five years, my grandfather wonât be able to endure. He is so old. If something were to happen to him in thereâ¦â
Hai Xiaotang didnât dare to think any further.
Without her grandfather, she would have no family left.
The thought of her grandfather leaving her made Hai Xiaotang extremely scared.
But facing the mighty law, she, who had nothing, was completely powerless.
Not to mention her, even Tao Yi was powerlessâ¦
Should she really go and beg Dongfang Yu?
Would they help her grandfather?
No matter whether they would or not, Hai Xiaotang decided to swallow her pride and make the attempt, she was willing to atone for her grandfather using other methods!
âElder brother Tao, Iâll get off here, I have something to do,â Hai Xiaotang suddenly told him.
Tao Yi was slightly taken aback, âWhat do you need to do? I can accompany you.â
âNo need, I can do it alone. Elder brother Tao, could you please stop the car?â Hai Xiaotang insisted.
Tao Yi had no choice but to pull over.
Hai Xiaotang unbuckled her seatbelt, and with gratitude, she said, âElder brother Tao, thank you for today. You can head back now, Iâll take my leave.â
âXiaotang!â Tao Yi grabbed her arm, concern in his voice, âWhat are you planning to do?â
Hai Xiaotang smiled lightly, âNothing. What else could I do?â
âIf thereâs anything you need, remember to contact me. Iâll continue to think about solutions for your grandfatherâs situation. Donât worry too much.â
âOkay. Thank you. Iâll be going now.â Hai Xiaotang nodded, then opened the car door, got out, and hailed another taxi to leave.
Yes, she was going to see Dongfang Yu.
She decided to swallow her pride, to beg him for help. Above all, she couldnât let her grandfather really go to prison for that many years.
Hai Xiaotang had arrived at the Dongfang. She got out, looked up at the largest, most dazzling building in C City, and dialed Dongfang Yuâs number on her phone.