Madam, Aren't You Going to Give Something in Return?

Hearing Su Xiaowan's words, Tan Huimin's expression visibly turned a little awkward.

She awkwardly tucked the loose strands of hair by her ear behind it, then said haltingly, "I'm not pleading for Director Zheng. I'm explaining his actions on his behalf."

"I am indeed Minister Qiu's secretary, but Minister Qiu is also a fair and just person. He knows Director Zheng was used by someone, and he feels that... this punishment is a little too severe."

"So... I'm not asking Director Tang to let Director Zheng go. I just want him to receive a fair punishment."

Hearing Tan Huimin's utterly flimsy excuse, Su Xiaowan looked at her as though she were looking at an idiot.

Su Xiaowan pointed at her own nose and said innocently, "Secretary Tan, I may be a little dumb and not very quick-witted. But I'm not dumb enough for this."

"Even I wouldn't fall for that excuse, and you think Director Tang would?"

Hearing Su Xiaowan's words, Tan Huimin anxiously tried to explain further. But at that moment, the corner of Su Xiaowan's eye happened to catch sight of Qiu Tu.

Her eyes blinked, then she happily raised her head and waved, greeting him, "Minister Qiu~~ Minister Qiu~~"

Hearing Su Xiaowan call out, Qiu Tu, who had been hiding behind them and happily watching the show, knew he could no longer keep watching.

So, with a smile on his face, he strode briskly toward the two women.

Meanwhile, hearing Su Xiaowan's greeting and the footsteps behind her, Tan Huimin's face turned deathly pale in an instant.

Her expression froze. She turned around stiffly, then looked at Qiu Tu with utter despair.

When was a person most embarrassed and afraid?

Not when they lied, but when they were caught lying by the very person involved.

Especially when