“Dad, Mingfeng, what are you two doing here?!”

It was none other than her father and brother-in-law, but it was a bit strange to see them together at the Disciplinary Committee.

No, it made Director Fang’s heart race a little.

Could it be…?

“My father-in-law…”

Director Fang muttered to himself, but he couldn’t help feeling uneasy inside.

“Brother-in-law, my dad is doing fine.”

When Chen Mingfeng heard what his brother-in-law said, he immediately knew what he was thinking.

He rolled his eyes, clearly annoyed, then glanced at the family standing beside them.

“Weimin, let’s talk inside.”

Director Fang’s father, hearing what his son was about to say, also felt a bit speechless.

However, it wasn’t the right place to talk outside, so he motioned for his son to follow him into his office.

“Alright.”

“You guys go ahead and handle things.”

Director Fang understood that the matter wasn’t about his family or his father-in-law’s, so he relaxed and waved his subordinates off, telling them to continue with their tasks while he led his father and brother-in-law into his office.

“Understood, Director.”

Although everyone was curious about why the Director’s family had suddenly appeared, no one dared to inquire further.

There were still some people who needed to be escorted out for a public display.

In the next moment, Su Huaiyuan and Su Ze were pushed several times, stumbling and being dragged toward the door.

“Wait.”

However, just as they had taken a few steps, Director Fang’s brother-in-law suddenly shouted.

What?!

Everyone stopped, turning to look at Director Fang’s brother-in-law, confirming that it was indeed his voice.

Director Fang himself appeared a bit confused, but he wasn’t a fool, so he quickly figured out his brother-in-law’s intentions.

“Weimin, come here. Dad wants to say a few words to you.”

At this point, Director Fang’s father spoke up and gestured for his son to step aside for a private conversation.

Without saying much, Director Fang moved to the side with his father, and after less than three minutes, he left his father and walked toward Su Huaiyuan and the others.

“We’re not going for the public display today. Take them back to the room first.”

What?!

They’re not going?!

No one had expected Director Fang to suddenly change his mind and announce this command.

“Director, they don’t need to go for the public display?”

“No, just lock them back up.”

“Understood, Director.”

Though everyone was confused, it was clear that Director Fang’s sudden decision must have something to do with his father and brother-in-law.

Even if some were dissatisfied, no one wanted to offend Director Fang at this moment.

So, the Su family was pulled back in before they could even leave the door and locked back in the small dark room.

Before they were locked in, Qiao Jiuru and Su Huaiyuan exchanged puzzled glances.

“Dad, were their families really the ones who saved my father-in-law’s life back then? And treated my grandmother’s illness?”

After entering his office, Director Fang was still half in disbelief.

“Absolutely true. Was there someone named Qiao among them? That person was the descendant of Old Doctor Qiao, who used to come to our county to buy medicinal herbs.”

“Fang Shu, it’s Old Doctor Qiao’s granddaughter.”

“Brother-in-law, I’ve heard that the Qiao family only has this one descendant left. Old Doctor Qiao’s grandson has passed away, and the Qiao family has no more heirs. Before I came here, my father said that we should repay the life-saving favor.”

Old Father Fang had indeed met Old Doctor Qiao in the past and had asked him to treat his mother, giving her many more years of life.

The Fang family had indeed benefited from Old Doctor Qiao’s life-saving grace.

When Chen Mingfeng heard that his brother-in-law didn’t believe it, he was immediately excited.

Not only he, but his father was so eager that he nearly came in person.

However, his family had stopped him.

So, Chen Mingfeng was very clear when he told his brother-in-law that the Chen family had to repay their debt of gratitude.

“Well, Dad, Mingfeng, their exile is already a done deal, and I can’t change that,” Director Fang said, thinking that his father and brother-in-law would let the Su family go, feeling a headache from the situation.

“Brother-in-law, what nonsense are you talking? We didn’t come here to stop them from going into exile; we just want you to stop making things difficult for them.”

What was his brother-in-law thinking? Chen Mingfeng rolled his eyes. Didn’t he just try to stop them earlier?

“Weimin, you really aren’t as clever as Mingfeng. We want you to turn a blind eye and quickly arrange for them to be taken to the exile location.”

“Better yet, just don’t let anyone make things difficult for them. Let them quietly serve their time in the countryside.”

Old Father Fang was a bit speechless with his son. Were they the type to repay kindness without regard for their own safety? They were only helping within their means, nothing more. His son had really overthought things.

Just when Director Fang thought his father and brother-in-law were going to risk it all and act rashly, he broke out in a cold sweat:

“…Why didn’t you say so earlier?!”

He thought it was some huge matter. Turns out, it was a small issue he could handle with a wave of his hand!

“Dad, Mingfeng, this is easy. I’ll personally escort them to the exile location.”

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Director Fang felt as though he had survived a close call. Without saying anything more, he immediately made the decision.

“Weimin, don’t rush. Here’s the three hundred yuan we pooled together. You take it and give it to your subordinates. It’ll make them feel better, and it’ll help prevent them from gossiping.”

Old Father Fang really didn’t know what to say about his son. He usually seemed so composed, but why was he so flustered in front of them?

Chen Mingfeng took a stack of bills from his pocket and placed it on his brother-in-law’s desk. He had really thought of everything, and Director Fang was in awe of his thoroughness.

“Dad, you guys pooled it together?”

“Yeah, a few of us put in some money.”

Neither the Fang family nor the Chen family was lacking in money, so each contributed fifty, with the remaining two hundred given by others.

Director Fang understood. He thought for a moment, then opened his drawer and took out an amount that was about half of what his father had contributed. He gathered it up and went out.

Ten minutes later.

The small dark room’s door opened again.

Director Fang stood at the door, backlit, looking at the family huddled inside.