Official Career Storm
Chapter 685

Chapter 685: Chapter 685

After Song Guanchao made his demands, the Xiao Family only felt it was absurd.

He immediately looked at Chen Bolli and others, noticing they were also deeply frowning.

Xiao Zheng’s expression showed he was already a bit impatient.

He seemed to foresee Mayor Chen standing up and using the sternest words to scold Song Guanchao, scold Lin Shize...

"Poor discipline, it’s my responsibility."

"I’ll reprimand my son myself."

Chen Bolli only said this one sentence.

The Xiao Family members felt something was amiss.

How could Mayor Chen adopt such an attitude?

Shouldn’t he be angry, shouldn’t he be berating them?

Why is he admitting fault instead?

Zhao Weimin also said, "Mr. Song, it’s unnecessary to slap his face, isn’t it?"

Liu Yuanchao remained silent.

Song Guanchao’s smile slowly faded away: "A charity dinner, teasing women, flying into a rage, bullying others with power."

He glanced coldly at the few people: "Your grandsons and sons are treasures? Untouchable? Does my friend deserve to get beaten?"

He chuckled coldly, took out a cigarette and lit it.

His gaze slowly swept over the group of second-generation heirs: "It seems I have been too agreeable, letting you think there is room for negotiation."

He exhaled a puff of smoke slowly, raised a hand and gestured to the door: "Don’t say I didn’t give you face, you sit here, and I’m willing to sit and have a good talk with you. Once you pass through this door, making your face swell, this affair is only the beginning."

He flicked the ash off his cigarette: "Once this cigarette is finished, leave or stay, your choice."

Song Guanchao’s words caused two reactions among the people in the living room.

The Xiao Family members were still in a dazed state.

From Chen Bolli and others’ attitude, they found that the matter seemed to be heading in a direction they couldn’t comprehend.

Mayor Chen and others seemed quite apprehensive of Song Guanchao.

Why is that?

The Lin Family also noticed this.

They were uncertain and dared not speak rashly.

Chen Bolli and others, however, were very angry.

In their view, the troublemaker and the one who assaulted was Li He, so why should their sons and grandsons be slapped?

Moreover, they came today in humility, showing enough respect.

Yet Song Guanchao seemed a bit too pushy.

Did he really think, just because he had two retired old men backing him, he must be accommodated?

Did not wait for Song Guanchao to finish the cigarette.

Chen Bolli stood up, adjusted his collar, still maintaining a smile, but the smile held a hint of coldness.

He looked at Lin Shize: "Mr. Lin, thank you for the hospitality today."

After speaking, he turned and walked out.

Zhao Weimin and several other families slowly rose as well.

Just as Chen Bolli reached the door and was about to pull it open, there was another knock from outside.

Chen Bolli conveniently opened the door.

Outside stood several familiar faces.

Li He, along with his father Li Jiuling, mother Meng Fan.

Beside him was the Deputy Chief of the City Bureau, Jiang Wangshan, along with Jiang Wangshan’s parents.

Jiang Wangshan’s parents had already retired.

Prior to retirement, they held leadership positions in key departments in Yanjing City.

Even in retirement, they still had a strong network in Yanjing politics.

In terms of status, Chen Bolli was still somewhat beneath Li He’s parents and Jiang Wangshan’s parents.

"Director Li." Chen Bolli smiled and asked, "Are you also here to see Mr. Song?"

Although Li Jiuling was not a Vice Mayor, his power in terms of position and influence was exceptional in all of Yanjing.

After all, he was the head of the National Development and Reform Commission!

Li Jiuling nodded: "I heard Mr. Song is here."

Chen Bolli said: "He is indeed, however, you might be disappointed."

"Oh, why?"

"Haha, this Mr. Song is quite something."

Chen Bolli said: "Director Li might as well skip the meeting, otherwise, you’ll end up getting angry."

With a peculiar expression, Li Jiuling thought for a moment and said: "Mayor Chen, it’s better not to leave in haste. If there are matters, we should resolve them directly. Otherwise, if missed today, resolving them later would be much harder."

Chen Bolli chuckled: "I came with sincerity, but this Mr. Song’s demands are indeed unreasonable, definitely not here to solve the problem."

Seeing Li Jiuling didn’t believe him, he said no more and turned back to the living room.

The maid simply left the main door open to avoid having to open it again if others came.

With Li He, Jiang Wangshan’s family arriving, the atmosphere in the living room changed dramatically.

These were indeed the involved parties.

The Xiao Family had now sobered from the shock.

Their politeness towards Song Guanchao implied his identity was likely unusual.

But regardless, Song Guanchao’s demands were excessive, beyond their limits.

Clearly, Song Guanchao had strong backing, yet he didn’t handle things tactfully.

Despite having a chance to resolve the issue, he created discord instead.

What could have been handled smoothly was ruined by him.

As Li Jiuling and his party entered the living room, they immediately saw Song Guanchao.

On their way here, they’ve already seen his photo.

They didn’t know precisely what outrageous demands Song Guanchao made.

But clearly, Chen Bolli and these people did not know Song Guanchao’s true identity nor how powerful his backing was.

Had they known, even if Song Guanchao’s requests were outrageous.

If he told you to kneel today, would you dare not to?

"Mr. Song."

Li Jiuling quickened his steps, while hurriedly walking, he slightly lowered his body as if a subordinate meeting a superior, extremely humble.

As he neared Song Guanchao, he extended both hands.

Song Guanchao remained standing, left hand holding a cigarette, right hand slightly raised.

Li Jiuling grasped strongly, under the stunned and puzzled gaze of others, using almost reverent tone, he said: "My son’s lack of discipline, thank you Mr. Song for stepping in last night and teaching him."

After speaking, he maintained his bowing handshake posture, unmoving, head not lifted.

The crowd in the living room seemed petrified, frozen at the scene.

The Xiao Family members’ minds went blank, losing their ability to think.

The Lin Family too shared similar bewilderment.

Based on their understanding, they couldn’t fathom why Li Jiuling, a dignified Director of the National Development and Reform Commission, would be so deferential to a mere secretary of a prefecture-level city?

Chen Bolli and others had their pupils contracting sharply.

What... what’s happening?

They knew Song Guanchao was closely connected with Luo Ke Gong and Yang Xiong.

But even so, Li Jiuling had no reason to be this deferential!

But they were not fools.

Almost immediately, they deduced that Song Guanchao’s background might not be simple.

Behind him, there must be more than just Luo Ke Gong and Yang Xiong!

There might be an even bigger background.

Otherwise, Li Jiuling would never act such!

Understanding this, Chen Bolli and others felt a layer of cold sweat on their backs.

Recalling Song Guanchao’s recent words, Chen Bolli felt a sense of near escape.

He was but one step away from crossing that threshold!

Lin Shize’s couple, shocked by Li Jiuling’s attitude, felt their minds reel, their moods within minutes had flipped like a roller coaster.

Sitting on the sofa, Lin Wanqiu stared blankly at Song Guanchao.

Song Guanchao stood upright, left hand with a cigarette, right hand held by the subservient Li Jiuling.

This scene was firmly entrenched in her mind.

At this moment, the grievances in her heart suddenly surged like a tide.

Nobody knew the immense pressure she had borne over this day and night.

And at this moment, the emotions converted from this pressure, made her unable to control the tears from flowing.

Her softly crying voice, clear in the quiet environment like a pin drop.

When everyone saw her crying, their hearts tightened.

Song Guanchao also noticed.

He naturally understood why Lin Wanqiu cried.

He swept a cold glance over the Xiao Family and Chen Bolli: "Such an attitude from you all! Under the guise of settling matters, you came here to intimidate my sister?"

"Why don’t I bully with power today, too?"