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  Although it was already 11 o'clock at night, Xia Xing answered the phone very quickly.

  "Hello?" A gentle voice came from the other end of the phone, Xia Xian's warm greeting, she was still completely unaware of everything.

  "Director Xia, I'm Lin Qiang, we met during the day."

  "Oh... Kobayashi... what's going on so late?"

  "I know it's sudden, but please try to understand. Do you and your husband have time tomorrow? There's something very important I need to discuss." Lin Qiang said solemnly.

  "Huh?" Xia Xian was clearly taken aback, and Lin Qiang's sudden words were very impolite, but she knew Lin Qiang's abilities and shouldn't have done something so strange, so she asked, "What's going on? Can it be said over the phone? Why do you need my husband to show up in person?"

  "It's really inconvenient to say on the phone, please understand that this is a very, very important matter." Lin Qiang said resolutely, "Please you and your husband must spare half an hour."

  Xia Xing became even more perplexed, as she wasn't particularly close to Lin Qiang, and her husband had never met him before. The fact that he was so adamant about meeting up made her feel both curious and worried, with a hint of discontent.

  Lin Qiang knew his behavior was reckless, but he still urged with a hard head: "Since I'm so determined to make this call at this time, there must be a reason for it. Please trust me."

  "......Alright, I'll ask my husband." Xia Xin thought for a long time before finally giving Lin Qiang face. She hung up the phone and started discussing with her husband on the other end.

  Lin Qiang anxiously waited, his palms already starting to sweat. If he couldn't clear things up with Xia Xian's husband at the same time, the effect of this move would be greatly reduced.

  Besides, this matter must not be said over the phone, especially at this time. They will definitely go to school in a rage and bring Ling Lele back. Ling Lele will also resent herself, pour dirty water on herself, and with her personality, it's not impossible that she would frame herself for taking advantage of me. That way, good intentions will not be rewarded.

  It must be face-to-face talk.

  After a while, Xia Xing finally spoke up: "Tomorrow my husband has a meeting with the heads of the six major banks. After the meeting is over, he can get out of dinner and have half an hour to spare. How about the W Hotel on Financial Street?"

  "It's okay."

  "That's probably... 11 am, we'll meet at the hotel café."

  "Thank you for your trust, sorry to disturb you so late."

  "Hehe, never mind, see you tomorrow."

  "See you tomorrow."

  Lin Qiang put down the phone, his heart still racing, and he could still feel the "thumping" pulse in his chest.

  In fact, Xia Xing's work was not particularly outstanding, but at this age, she took on important responsibilities in the core department of the branch. The only reason for this was her husband, Ling Chen.

  Director of Financial Audit Department, Audit Commission

  Those unfamiliar with the banking and financial industries may think that this department is just a "high-level accounting" subordinate to the state, but in fact it is not. Banks are institutions that deal with billions of dollars every day, and there are naturally many bad accounts, fake accounts, and catgut. One of the functions of the Audit Office is to supervise financial institutions, audit every transaction, and catch their irregularities. In recent years, auditing banks has been a top priority, and the CEOs of major banks all have headaches when they meet with the Audit Office, smiling and welcoming them, fearing that they will be caught for bad accounts or grilled for their bank's decision-making.

  Compared with CBRC, the audit office's regulation is often more fatal.

  Xia Xing's husband, Ling Chen, is the head of the Financial Audit Department. To a certain extent, he holds the power to make life-or-death decisions for the bank. The audit results from his department will directly determine the bank's reserve funds and loan quotas.

  Therefore, Xia Xing, although only the deputy director of a department in a branch, is an existence that no one dares to provoke in the entire United Bank. This is also the reason why she can freely transfer money for her daughter in Longyuan District during working hours without being criticized by others.

  Relatively speaking, the stronger Xia Xian's strength is, the more Lin Qiang wins and earns; and if he loses, he also loses more miserably, perhaps with a result that is even more unfortunate than being sent to a remote suburb.

  United Bank, this behemoth, apart from its main banking business, also has many subsidiaries, such as companies that specialize in supplying POS machines, institutions that specialize in wealth management, and even printing factories for materials and receipts...

  Some people who have committed great wrongs are sent there, facing a lifetime of exile.

  Although he could choose to resign, Lin Qiang would never dare to do so before paying off his mortgage. However, if he were to be transferred to such a place, he might not be able to pay off the mortgage for the rest of his life.

  Lin Qiang clenched his fist silently, gazing at the icy fist under the gentle moonlight, knowing he could only win. Heaven had given him this coincidence, and it was an opportunity for him to turn defeat into victory.

  "What's up?" Zheng Shuai, wearing a triangular pants, came to the balcony to dry clothes, "Still thinking about that female student?"

  Lin Qiang couldn't help but smile wryly. He had wanted to share this with Zheng Shuai, but he needed to protect him. Anyone who knew about this situation might become a thorn in Xia Xin's side, so it was better if his brother didn't know.

  "Yes, good students like them going out at night doing these things, I don't know what their parents think."

  "I'm a bit puzzled." Zheng Shuai hung the freshly washed underwear on the rope, "I think you're not that kind of person who likes to have fun, but tonight you called for an escort, and then after a while, you sent her away yourself. Lin Lao Da, what are you thinking?"

  "Get rid of that dirty karaoke hall." Lin Qiang said with a smile.

  "Huh?" Zheng Shuai was stunned for a while, then burst out laughing and said, "Big brother... don't be so serious... we're already in trouble ourselves, do you still want to pretend to be a champion of justice?"

  "All troubles, one breath, all solved." Lin Qiang punched Zheng Shuai in the chest, "Brother now has two chess pieces down, winning either one is a gain."

  Zheng Shuai saw Lin Qiang's resolute appearance and couldn't smile anymore, revealing a relieved smile. He leaned on the balcony railing, staring blankly at the crescent moon: "Lin Lao Da, I understand you. You always put too much pressure on yourself, taking everything upon yourself. Even during exams, we all copied from you..."

  "Haha, so I got good grades and got a scholarship?" Lin Qiang laughed loudly, "I'm playing a big game next."

  "Lin Qiang." Zheng Shuai turned his head, revealing a rare serious expression, "I know that when you win, it's everyone's; but when you lose, you always bear the responsibility alone."

  "Whatever."

  "Don't forget, I'm here, and so are the brothers, if there's trouble, you can call me for help."

  Lin Qiang hugged Zheng Shuai tightly, fortunately having a good brother who knew everything and nothing, so that he had something to rely on during the battle: "Don't worry, when I'm about to die, I'll take you with me."