Chapter 872: His Reach Is Too Long

Zhou Luhe's gaze wandered, and she stammered, "My father has official business and cannot get away."

"Yes, your father has indeed been very busy lately. With the election period approaching, everyone thought that after Mr. Cao stepped down, Zhou Peng would take his place. He's been eyeing Mr. Cao's position for many years now, hasn't he?" Ye Qilan scoffed softly.

Zhou Luhe's face changed again.

For years, Zhou Peng had been striving to climb the ladder, and only with great difficulty had he reached his current position. He had been waiting for Cao Zhen to retire because as soon as Cao Zhen stepped down, he would have his chance.

She knew that Zhou Peng taking over was the best outcome. During the years Cao Zhen had been in charge, their Zhou Family hadn't gained much. To her, Cao Zhen was just an uncle.

If Cao Zhen could even discard his own daughter Cao Shiyu like a worn-out shoe, how would he care for a niece like her?