"You're quite the diligent boss lady." Hong Siyu said with a tone of envy and jest.

The cousins had been close since childhood and were still in touch frequently, often sharing little secrets. Thus, Hong Siyu was aware of Wu Mengting's affairs, including the current issues at Fengmang Film and Television Company.

Wu Mengting glanced awkwardly at Chen Feng, relieved to see his smile. After all, her role as the boss lady was somewhat unofficial and lacking legitimacy.

Little Ting's aunt also chimed in, "Little Ting has a good eye; she meticulously chose Ah Feng, and indeed, he's promising. Ah Feng has now started a big company. I also watched 'Mountain Order,' and it was really quite good. I'm sure Ah Feng's company will prosper even more in the future."

"Thank you for your kind words, auntie." Wu Mengting was pleased to hear her aunt's praise and smiled.

Chen Feng also enjoyed the compliments, smiling politely.

Mrs. Wu echoed, "Yes, Ah Feng is indeed capable. We never expected his company to produce such a popular TV drama for us before. It's Ah Feng who has the guts and capability."

Chen Feng sensed something was not quite right with the two sisters' synchronized singing.

Mr. Wu coughed lightly and said, "Ah Feng, now you're quite well-off, you must know some influential people in Xiu Zhou, right?"

Chen Feng heard this and thought, indeed, something was brewing here.

Chen Feng directly shook his head in denial, "My film company has only been established for a few months. I was just an ordinary worker before; I don't know any influential people."

Mr. Wu frowned slightly without speaking, while Mrs. Wu couldn't help but say, "Ah Feng, I previously heard Little Ting say you know a young master in Xiu Zhou. That young master sold you the villa you currently live in at a low price, and you became friends as a result, isn't that right?"

Chen Feng looked at Wu Mengting speechlessly, she responded with an awkward smile.

"There is such a thing. But truth be told, we aren't true friends, just relatively ordinary ones. We've only had two meals together. Recently, I haven't contacted him much."

Mrs. Wu quickly said, "As long as you know him. You may not know, Little Ting's uncle was arrested because of some issues and is currently in detention. He will be sentenced next month. So now all of us relatives and friends are pulling connections, hoping to help him, at least to reduce his sentence. If you have connections in this regard, we hope you can help, introduce, and plead for him. We'll try our best to gather whatever amount is necessary."

Auntie, with a choked voice, added, "Ah Feng, if you have connections in this regard, please help our family with this favor. Our family will be forever grateful."

Chen Feng had heard about Little Ting's uncle's issues from Wu Mengting before, which was the common embezzlement and bribery of public officials, naturally subject to the country's laws for legal judgment.

Trying to interfere with a court ruling is certainly not feasible, and practically impossible. After all, our country's legal system is very sound now.

Yet, under these circumstances, even for Wu Mengting's sake, Chen Feng couldn't outright refuse.

Chen Feng could only first ask, "What exactly did uncle do wrong? Please tell me in detail."

Upon hearing this, Auntie quickly recounted every detail of her husband's wrongdoing.

The matter was actually quite simple: Uncle embezzled and accepted bribes at his former workplace. The bribe amount is now confirmed at over two million yuan, a figure trivial compared to the billions involved in other cases, yet it undoubtedly violated the law.

After Uncle was arrested, he truthfully confessed his crimes, expressed sincere remorse, and actively returned illegal gains, qualifying him for lenient punishment. They consulted a lawyer, who said given current laws, Uncle's sentence would be three to seven years.

Auntie's objective now is to shorten Uncle's sentence as much as possible, the best would be three years, or even shorter.

Chen Feng thought, your husband embezzled and accepted bribes worth so much, yet he might be out in three years, and you're still not satisfied?

And indeed, Little Ting's aunt was not satisfied.

"Our priority is to ensure the court sentences three years, and then we'll try to shorten it further. If you have connections, we're willing to pay a sum of money, 200,000 yuan per year."

Auntie was desperate to save her husband and directly offered a price to Chen Feng.

Chen Feng sternly said, "Auntie, trying to use money might harm Uncle even more, and you as well. Our country's judiciary is fair and clean now, and such ideas of settling matters with money are unachievable. However, outside the law, there is humanity. If it's within legal and regulatory rules, we can still try to strive for better outcomes."

"So will you help or not?"

The one who asked this was Hong Siyu, glaring at Chen Feng with dissatisfaction.

"Yu, what kind of talk is that?" Auntie pretended to scold her daughter, yet her eyes were on Chen Feng, awaiting his answer.

Wu Mengting also stared straight at him, clearly hoping he could be of help.

Chen Feng saw this and said, "Given my relationship with Mengting, I'm definitely willing to help. But let's not mention money again. For such matters, money doesn't help. I will find someone to inquire first, and then think of specific ways."

These words from Chen Feng brought joy to everyone present.

Auntie gratefully said, "Thank you, truly thank you. If you can help, you'll be a benefactor to our family."

Hong Siyu smiled and said happily, "Thank you, brother-in-law!"

Mrs. Wu also smiled and said, "Since Ah Feng is willing to help, I think this time brother-in-law might have his sentence reduced."

"Exactly. Since Ah Feng knows a young master in the provincial capital, this should only be a matter of a phone call."

These words deliberately put Chen Feng on a pedestal, leaving him embarrassed if the sentence couldn't be reduced in the end.

Chen Feng knew he was being set up; the three elders had planned this from the start, waiting for him to arrive.

Despite this, Chen Feng wasn't necessarily opposed. After all, they acted out of a strong desire to rescue Hong Guiquan, their motive wasn't wrong.

Moreover, crucially, Wu Mengting was likely unaware beforehand. Otherwise, Chen Feng would certainly have been displeased.

"I can only say I'll do my best, but I can't guarantee I can help you."

Of course, Chen Feng couldn't foolishly take on more than he can handle, thus giving them a heads-up.

"You definitely can help!"

Auntie spoke with great confidence in Chen Feng.

Hong Siyu pleaded softly, "Brother-in-law, you must help. If you can help my dad, and let him be out in one or two years, I'll help you and my sister with the kids in the future."

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