Old Mrs. Qiao was somewhat unconvinced.

She said, "Shaoting should not be so confused as this!"

Fang Liyuan said, "I'm sure he is not that confused if it's an ordinary illness, but I suspect Qin Yu has a very serious illness, even life-threatening, so Shaoting has become confused!"

Old Mrs. Qiao was awakened.

She murmured, "It's possible, it's very possible."

Old Mrs. Qiao couldn't help but slap the table hard, heartbroken, "Shaoting, how could he do such a stupid thing! What spell has that woman cast on him?"

Fang Liyuan said, "Old Mrs. Qiao, no matter what spell Qin Yu has cast on Shaoting, the most important thing is to advise Shaoting properly. Don't let Shaoting do such a foolish thing! After all, which is more important, the country or a woman?

Old Mrs. Qiao's face was commanding as she said word for word, "I must talk to him. I can't let him do this nonsense!"

...

After speaking to Old Mrs. Qiao, Fang Liyuan went to Qin Xiaorou.

She told Qin Xiaorou that Qiao Shaoting had found out about Qin Yu's heart attack.

"Now Shaoting is going to step down. I guess he just doesn't want to be the president. He wants to stay with that woman. Xiaorou, as Shaoting's wife, you must advise him properly." Fang Liyuan said, "We absolutely cannot let Shaoting do such a stupid thing!"

Qin Xiaorou was stunned.

"Mr. Qiao is going to step down?"

"Yes!" Fang Liyuan said, "Chief Bai personally called to say so. How can this be false!"

Qin Xiaorou's heart tightened.

She had actually noticed that Qiao Shaoting was not quite right these days.

But she had never expected that Qiao Shaoting would be preparing to step down.

Qin Xiaorou staggered back a step, her face pale, "Mr. Qiao is the best leader. How could he think of stepping down? It would be a disaster for North and its people."

Fang Liyuan did not care what effect Qiao Shaoting's resignation would have on North and its people.

What she cared about was how Qiao Shaoting's resignation would affect her.

So she could never allow Qiao Shaoting to resign.

Fang Liyuan said, "Xiaorou, it's best if you understand the importance, so you have to stop Mr. Qiao. Use all your power to stop Mr. Qiao, so that Mr. Qiao can never do such a stupid thing!"

...

At 7 p.m., Qiao Shaoting returned to the presidential palace.

Before he could dine, he was called over by Old Mrs. Qiao.

Old Mrs. Qiao asked Qiao Shaoting directly if he had the intention to step down.

Qiao Shaoting guessed that probably Bai Hongzhang had called Old Mrs. Qiao.

Bai Hongzhang was an old fox.

Perhaps Bai Hongzhang had already seen what was on his mind.

Since it had already been revealed, there was no need for secrecy.

Qiao Shaoting said directly, "I have found a very outstanding young man whose ability to rule the country will not be below mine, and I do have this intention."

"Ridiculous!" Old Mrs. Qiao became agitated, "Shaoting, you are in the prime of life! No president would be grooming a successor at that age! He can only be led by you even if he's good! Don't put him on top!"

"Old Mrs. Qiao, why not if he can."

"Nonsense!" Old Mrs. Qiao said angrily, "If he's on top, where are you going? To keep Qin Yu company!"

Qiao Shaoting's dark eyes tightened.

Old Mrs. Qiao knew about Qin Yu's matter?

Old Mrs. Qiao understood it all when seeing Qiao Shaoting's reaction.

Her and Fang Liyuan's suspicions were right!