I'm back in 1990

Chapter 588: Brothers Reunited

Huang Xiaochuan stood solemnly in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking into the distance. Today, Gao Song had given him the investigation results of that anonymous letter, and the results were now quietly placed on his desk.

The report was concise yet exceptionally clear in its direction. All the clues—from the computer typing shop, the postmark tracking, and the corroboration of information from certain specific channels—ultimately converged on one person: Fan Yingrong, his second sister-in-law.

Huang Xiaochuan silently watched the ships coming and going in the bay. He didn't feel the expected rage, but only a deep weariness and disappointment. He never imagined that the source of the trouble that ultimately forced him to leave was actually his own family.

Why? Jealousy? Greed? Or simply ignorance and stupidity?

He closed his eyes. Family ties were the bottom line he always cherished and wanted to protect with all his might, but Fan Yingrong had crossed that line. This was not only aimed at him personally, but also a threat to the stability of the entire family. Today she could report him for her own selfish desires, but who knows what this woman would do tomorrow?

He had to deal with it, but how to handle it required careful consideration. Treating it directly like a business rival would hurt Lao Huang and Zeng Lijuan, and embarrass his second brother. Pretending it never happened? The potential risks were too great, especially now that a portion of his wealth had been made public. If this woman used his name to cause trouble in the future, there would be even more problems! Besides, he couldn't swallow this insult.

After much deliberation, Huang Xiaochuan made a decision.

He picked up the phone on his desk and dialed the internal line: "Gao Song, arrange a flight. I need to go back to Shanghai tomorrow. Be careful to keep it a secret."

Huang Xiaochuan decided to go back in person and meet with his second brother, Huang Erhe, alone. Some things needed to be discussed face-to-face between men and brothers.

The next day, in a secluded private room deep inside a teahouse in Shanghai.

Outside the window was an old street shaded by plane trees, and inside was the aroma of tea. Huang Erhe wondered why his younger brother, Asia's richest man, had suddenly appeared and insisted on meeting him in such a place.

However, when he saw his younger brother's serious expression, he felt uneasy, as if something was wrong.

"Xiao Chuan, is something wrong? Are Mom and Dad doing well in Hong Kong?" Huang Erhe broke the silence by speaking up.

Huang Xiaochuan didn't speak. He poured Huang Erhe a cup of tea. The emerald green tea rippled gently in the porcelain cup. Then he pushed the investigation report on the tea table in front of Huang Erhe.

"Second Brother! Take a look at this first." Huang Xiaochuan's voice was very calm.

Huang Erhe picked up the investigation report with a puzzled look. After reading it, he was initially confused, but when he saw Fan Yingrong's name on it, his expression changed instantly.

"This can't be right, right? Xiao Chuan, could there be a mistake? How could your second sister-in-law possibly..." Huang Erhe tried to explain, but his voice grew softer and softer.

Huang Xiaochuan's eyes were sharp: "Second brother! I arranged for someone to investigate. It has been verified. The owner of the computer typing shop has confirmed her photo and identified her. Moreover, when she mailed the letter, the TV station happened to be filming a news segment on that street, and she was caught on camera. The chain of evidence is complete, and she has not been wronged."

Huang Xiaochuan's tone was completely flat. He calmly said, "I don't know what she was thinking at the time. Maybe it was resentment and bitterness! The letter she sent accused me of abusing my position to amass wealth and embezzle research funds. No wonder she comes from an official family; she can come up with a whole set of accusations. Did she think I was too rich to help you? Or did she simply think this would bring me bad luck? She probably never imagined the huge chain reaction her actions would cause."

Huang Xiaochuan paused for a moment, then continued, "You probably don't know this, do you? It was because of this letter that the Education Department sent an investigation team. Rumors spread throughout the school, and some of my assets were made public. That's why I had to give up my beloved teaching job and was forced to take my parents to Hong Kong. Second brother, all of this was caused by your wife, Fan Yingrong."

"Boom!" Huang Erhe felt as if his brain was about to explode. His vision blurred. He never imagined that his younger brother's sudden departure from Shanghai with the entire family was due to a letter of complaint, and that the writer of that letter was none other than his own wife, who was always nitpicking and complaining.

Shame, anger, fear, disbelief—a mix of emotions swirled in Huang Erhe's mind. He couldn't help but recall Fan Yingrong's unusual behavior when she learned that her parents had gone to Hong Kong, and the jealous yet fearful look in her eyes when she saw the news about her brother's wealth. At this moment, all those fragmented memories came together.

Huang Erhe slammed his fist on the tea table, making the teacups clink. His eyes were red, and his voice was low and hoarse: "Has she gone mad?"

Then, clutching his head in anguish, he asked, "Do Mom and Dad know?"

Huang Xiaochuan's tone remained calm, yet carried an undeniable resolve: "My parents don't know, and I don't intend to let them know. Letting them know about this would only make them angry and harm their health; it would be pointless."

He glanced at Huang Erhe, whose face was contorted with pain, and softened his tone slightly, but the weight of his words was palpable: "Second Brother, I'm not here to interrogate you or demand anything of you. I'm here to tell you the truth. Fan Yingrong is a woman with a wicked heart, insatiable greed, and no moral compass. Today she dared to report me for her own petty grievances! Tomorrow she'll dare to do something even more outrageous for other benefits. If she continues to stay in our Huang family, she's a ticking time bomb. This time she reported me, but what about next time? Will she scheme to take over Mom and Dad's money? Will she use my name to swindle and cheat? My biggest worry is that she'll corrupt the children!"

Huang Erhe shuddered. He suddenly thought of his son, Maowa, and a chill ran through him. He blurted out, "Maowa?"

Huang Xiaochuan emphasized in his response to Huang Erhe: "Yes, with a mother like that, what kind of person do you hope Maowa will become in the future? Will he be as narrow-minded and profit-driven as her, or will he be as upright and honest as we, the Huang family?"

Huang Xiaochuan's words made Huang Erhe completely abandon his last bit of hesitation and reluctance. Yes! His younger brother was right!

The private room fell silent. After a long while, Huang Erhe suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with a desperate and resolute look.

"Divorce! Xiao Chuan, I want a divorce from her. I, Huang Erhe, can't afford to keep a woman like that, and I dare not keep her anymore. I can't let her continue to cause trouble like this, especially Mao Wa!"

Huang Xiaochuan asked in a deep voice, "Second Brother, have you thought this through?"

Huang Erhe nodded vigorously, his tone resolute: "I've thought it through! If I don't leave, I'll be letting down my parents, you, and Maowa! I will fight for Maowa's custody; I can't let him stay with his mother!"

"Okay!" Huang Xiaochuan nodded, without saying anything to comfort Huang Erhe, since there was nothing to comfort him about now.

He took out a business card and placed it in front of Huang Erhe: "This is the head of my company's legal department, surnamed Chen. He is very experienced. You can contact him directly and tell him the truth about the situation. He will handle all the divorce matters for you. You don't need to worry about anything."

After glancing at the exquisite business card, Huang Erhe clutched it tightly in his hand.

Huang Xiaochuan glanced at his second brother and added, "Don't tell anyone about the divorce yet, to avoid any complications. I'll send someone to bring Maowa to Hong Kong so he won't see anything he shouldn't. If you don't want to stay in Shanghai after the divorce, or if you want a change of environment, just tell me anytime, and I'll make arrangements for you. You can go wherever you want; we're brothers."

"Xiao Chuan!" Huang Erhe's nose tingled and his eyes reddened when he heard his younger brother's arrangement and the words "we are brothers." He understood that his brother was paving the way for him and Maowa, providing them with a guarantee. This kind of familial care made his sense of guilt even deeper.

Huang Xiaochuan stood up: "Don't say anything more, Second Brother! Just handle the matter at hand. Remember I'm your own brother, don't worry. You can come to me anytime if you need anything, or you can contact Lawyer Chen."

Huang Xiaochuan didn't linger. He put on a baseball cap and sunglasses, and quietly left the teahouse accompanied by several bodyguards and Gao Song, just as he had arrived. Huang Erhe sat alone in the private room, looking at the business card in his hand, then at the investigation report on the table, his eyes gradually becoming clear and resolute.

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