The Truth (Part 1)

In reality, there was nothing scandalous between her and Secretary Ma. She was actually the illegitimate daughter Secretary Ma had fathered during his youth as an educated youth in the countryside. Only after she grew up was she brought to the city, with forged documents to enter the factory as a formal worker. Because he was a leader and feared for his reputation, Secretary Ma had always kept this secret hidden.

Shen Sibao’s grandfather was named Hou Er Tou. Before the liberation, he had been a bandit who fought against the Red Army, so his family background was extremely poor. The reason he had risen so quickly over the years was entirely due to Secretary Ma's patronage. To take over the Cixin Factory, Shen Sibao couldn't do it alone; behind him were foreign businessmen and Secretary Ma's sons.

He looked at his wife with a calculating gaze. "Your father's retirement application has been approved. I have been promoted to Deputy Secretary and I am the spokesperson for his sons. Do you think he would turn against me for your sake?"

"Shen Sibao, I've followed you since I was twenty-two. I had my father promote you, and I bore you two children. Are you really going to burn the bridge after crossing it like this?" Qin Xiu was stunned, her heart filled with terror.

Shen Sibao replied nonchalantly, "I can not only burn the bridge, but I can also divorce you. By the way, back when you worked in the warehouse, you embezzled goods more than a few times, and your parents had a share in it. If an investigation is launched, your whole family will go to prison. As for the children, I can find another woman to raise them!"

Qin Xiu never expected her husband to be so heartless. She realized that he was now fully capable of doing exactly what he said. With his upcoming appointment as Secretary, he no longer needed to rely on her. Just as he had ruthlessly kicked Wu Xiaohua away years ago when she brought the baby to him, he now wanted to kick her away as well.

But at that moment, Shen Sibao pulled Qin Xiu up, took her into his arms, and said softly, "But don't worry. Even though you are ugly and stupid and often do foolish things, I won't forget our history. I still love you."

Qin Xiu was immediately moved to tears, burying her head in his chest. "Husband, you are so good to me."