Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space-Chapter 532: Start at

"Mengjie, we’ve been married for so many years, can’t you trust me?" Huang Hongwei felt a bit hurt. He truly treated Kong Mengjie with all his heart, but he could understand her. She didn’t have a job now and was feeling insecure.

"Hongwei, after all these years, I know how you feel about me. I’m just afraid that in the future, if you’re the only breadwinner, you might resent me. Even the best feelings can wear out over time."

"Mengjie, don’t worry, I would never resent you over this."

"I’ve chosen the right person to spend my life with."

"Mengjie, why did you do this? Why did you report Jiang Xinyu? I’m not blaming you, but last night you told me Jiang Xinyu couldn’t be moved, so why did you change your mind this morning?"

"This morning, my second brother came to tell me that the higher-ups wanted to target Jiang Xinyu, and he said that if Jiang Xinyu falls, he’d find a way to promote me to deputy director.

That’s why I was tempted. Back in the village, Jiang Xinyu was nobody special, but since her parents left, she’s changed, not only quickly becoming the director’s secretary but also went to Russia.

Hongwei, others might not know her, but I do. I’m sure she made a lot of money during those three overseas trips. And she even went to college.

I feel really unbalanced inside. She used to watch my moods, but now she can easily decide my future."

Huang Hongwei held Kong Mengjie close, he shared similar feelings. Back then, when Wei Kaiyun left and Qian Jun became director, he felt very unsettled too. But what could he do? Life still had to go on as usual.

Still, the deputy director position was very enticing. But Jiang Xinyu was indeed quite cunning. How did she know about this morning’s incident so quickly? There must be someone close to her in the committee. It’s no wonder the wife got trapped this time.

"Mengjie, did you find your second brother today?"

"No, my sister-in-law said he drove off after taking a call. I told her to inform my brother to come find me.

Now that I’ve lost my job, he can’t ignore me.

Hongwei, do you think if my second brother steps in, I could get into the textile factory?"

"It’s difficult unless your brother can get rid of Qian Jun. Over the years, he’s always been with Jiang Xinyu. Like you said, Jiang Xinyu must’ve made a lot of money in Russia, and it’s unlikely that Qian Jun isn’t involved in her dealings, so he’ll definitely protect her no matter what."

"Then I’ll go to the committee, the job there is much better than the textile factory."

"Mengjie, do you think Zhao Zhongshuo was beaten by someone hired by your brother?"

"I don’t know. I don’t have much contact with my brother and I don’t talk to Zhao Zhongshuo at all, so I can’t say. What do you mean? Are you afraid my brother won’t help me?"

"I’m just wondering."

"I’ll go to the committee to find my brother tomorrow."

Kong Mengjie was starting to feel a bit worried. She knew her brother well, but still felt uncertain now.

The next day, Huang Hongwei went to drop off the kids and then headed to work.

After breakfast, Kong Mengjie went to the committee. The guard said Director Kong hadn’t arrived yet.

Kong Mengjie frowned. What’s going on? Is her brother late?

"Sis, why are you here?"

"Dehong, I’m here to see my brother."

"Maybe he hasn’t arrived yet. Come with me inside and wait for him."

She waited until after nine in the morning, but Kong Demin hadn’t shown up. Kong Mengjie was anxious, so she went to find Sun Hongxia. "Sister-in-law, where’s my brother?"

"Mengjie, your brother didn’t come home last night."

"Alright, I understand. Sister-in-law, please make sure to tell my brother I came looking for him."

Kong Mengjie returned home alone. What’s going on?

She was used to going to work every day, and now suddenly being at home felt strange.

She couldn’t muster any energy, feeling lazy and not wanting to move, mostly due to the concerns on her mind.

Meanwhile, Kong Demin drove directly to the city and realized he hadn’t brought Mengjie’s report letter with him.

He didn’t know what was happening recently, but his forgetfulness was particularly bad.

He entered the leader’s office, "Leader, I’ve come."

"Take a look for yourself."

Kong Demin picked up a stack of papers—it was increasingly shocking and frightening as he read through.

"Leader, what is this?"

"Someone mailed it to me, and it’s shown to be from the city."

"Leader, isn’t this my private life?"

"Having a dubious private life isn’t acceptable either."

Kong Demin broke out in a cold sweat. Who on earth could investigate so thoroughly?

It couldn’t be Jiang Xinyu; these incidents occurred when she was attending college, and they’re here too. Who did he actually offend?

Kong Demin knew he had no foundation, so he’s always careful with whom he deals, knowing who he can’t afford to offend, he really dared not act rashly.

Just like he’s been thinking about Jiang Xinyu all these years, yet never daring to act on it.

"Alright, now that you’ve seen it, you can return. Handle your personal affairs properly. This time I won’t pursue it, but don’t let there be a next time."

"Thank you, leader. Thank you."

"Also, stay away from Jiang Xinyu for now. Didn’t expect she has someone above her?"

"Leader?"

"Keep a low profile for a while."

"Understood."

Kong Demin slunk out, driving his car, suddenly turning back. Since he’s here, he decided to check with the old doctor.

But upon arrival, he found the doors locked. After asking many people, he learned that it had been closed for over a month; the old doctor’s family had moved away.

Kong Demin sat in the car, contemplating for a while, finally deciding to visit the hospital. He wasn’t willing to give up. Thinking, if the hospital doesn’t diagnose anything, he must go to Capital Hospital.

No man can ignore such matters, with many women waiting for him in the future. But he couldn’t anymore, what should he do?

At the hospital, he went to the doctor he saw last time.

"Comrade, you’re not improving, and your health is deteriorating.

Have you been sweating frequently and experiencing back pain?"

"Yes, doctor, do you have any solutions?"

"There’s nothing I can do; you could try Provincial City Hospital or Capital Hospital."

Kong Demin was utterly despondent. What should he do? He’s so young and has many opportunities ahead, how could things be like this?

Driving absent-mindedly, he considered using this time to visit Capital Hospital, which would also help him avoid the current incident.

Seeing it was already afternoon, he didn’t return to work but went to Meng Xiu Fen’s home. It had been a long time since he saw the children. His chances of having children in the future were slim.