Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 488: City Lord, This is an Adult’s Game

Chapter 488: Chapter 488: City Lord, This is an Adult’s Game

"City Lord... City Lord... There must be some misunderstanding here... I didn’t know it was Mr. Jiang..."

Pale-faced, Qiu Qimao felt the world spinning around him.

He suddenly had a moment where he started to lose his memory.

His mind went blank, not remembering what he had just said.

"What, just because he’s not my dad, you think you can do whatever you want, huh? The Qiu Family is rotten to the core."

Jiang Baoguo’s face darkened.

Were it not for his position, he would have truly liked to give this guy a few punches,

to properly relieve his anger.

"City Lord... it really isn’t my fault... it was my cousin... Your secretary called me last night, asking me to seal the restaurant... If you don’t believe me, ask him."

With a face ashen like a pig’s liver, Qiu Qimao’s collar was already soaked in cold sweat.

Daring not to conceal the truth, he had no choice but to confess his cousin’s actions.

"He’s still lying unconscious in the hospital right now, but looking at it now, it seems you won’t have the chance to meet him."

Jiang Baoguo’s face remained cold.

The soldiers he brought along had already stepped forward.

They clamped the silver handcuffs onto Qiu Qimao’s wrists.

Dragging his hands, they pulled him toward the vehicle.

"City Lord... don’t do this... I was wrong... give me another chance... I’ll definitely change... I won’t take any more back doors!"

Qiu Qimao cried out hoarsely.

But he was utterly powerless to resist.

After all, those patrolling the city knew who was who.

Now, they all hid to one side, not daring to speak.

"Dad, are you alright?"

Having dealt with Qiu Qimao, Jiang Baoguo then strode over.

Seeing his son appear, Mr. Jiang still had a cold expression on his face.

"Look at the kind of people you surround yourself with. I always said you’re not as good as your brother, and now it seems you are indeed inept. Why don’t you resign and come home tomorrow? Don’t plague the people of Jiangning anymore. Go and tend to the garden, at least you won’t make any big mistakes then."

"Dad... there are so many people here."

Jiang Baoguo hung his head.

All those around were his subordinates.

Being chastised in front of so many people, he lost all face.

"So what if there are many people? Incompetence is incompetence. Your life has been nothing but riding on the coattails of my and your brother’s names. Otherwise, with your uselessness, you’re worse than a dog..."

Mr. Jiang shown no regard for his son’s dignity.

His relentless scolding sent shivers down the spines of those behind him.

Fortunately, Lin Fan spoke up to stop him.

"Mr. Jiang, it’s time to eat. Let’s have our meal first. There’s still a lot to do."

"Exactly, Lin is right, eating is the most important."

Mr. Jiang could switch moods faster than flipping a book.

Instead of getting angry at Lin Fan’s rude interruption, he responded with joy.

"Right, let’s eat first."

Jiang Baoguo also took a deep breath.

He gave Lin Fan a grateful look.

If Lin hadn’t intervened, he would have lost all face.

"Are you blind? Can’t you see the door is sealed? How are we supposed to eat?"

Mr. Jiang showed no patience with his son.

No help there, as his eldest son was too outstanding,

makin this younger son appear all the more incompetent.

"Hurry up and tear it off. What are you standing around for!"

Already furious, Jiang Baoguo glared at the city patrollers who were just standing there.

His words seemed to awaken them from a dream.

The hundred or so city patrollers immediately rushed up.

"Tearing it off lacks sincerity. What if someone decides to put it back on a whim? I think it’s better to tear it with one’s mouth. Moreover, coming to the Phoenix Restaurant isn’t easy, I ought to ensure everyone is well-fed. Consider this seal as a dish for our guests."

Lin Fan’s words instantly stunned the city patrolmen.

They all turned their heads to look at Jiang Baoguo who was standing there.

"Can’t you understand? Rip it up with your mouth, then eat it for me!"

Jiang Baoguo wore a grim face.

With the order from the City Lord, the city patrolmen dared not disobey.

Thus, in front of the Phoenix Building, the scene suddenly became extraordinarily lively.

"These lapdogs, always bullying people by using their power on regular days, loving to issue fines—today, they will eat their fill!"

"It’s damn satisfying. They should be crawling over!"

"These beasts relying on others for power also have their day today. Make sure to capture this!"

The surrounding crowd was clapping and cheering joyfully.

Usually, they loathed the city patrol to the bones; this time it was absolutely the most satisfying.

However, in the distance, inside the carriage, Qiao Lulu felt as if the world was spinning.

With Qiu Qimao being captured, that equated to her suffering from last night being in vain.

She had just been slapped by the Phoenix.

"This damn person, always ruining my plans, I will definitely not let her go!"

As she sat down forcefully on the seat, Qiao Lulu immediately got up again due to the pain.

Furious, she clenched her fists.

"Honey... just let it go, we can’t fight her."

Du Defa looked at Qiao Lulu with concern.

She was now completely blinded by the desire for revenge.

Yet, she forgot that the Lu Feifei she was provoking was no longer her equal from the past.

She was now the underground queen of Jiangning.

Moving into the limelight, she had become unstoppable.

"You useless fool, shut up. If it weren’t for marrying a good-for-nothing like you, would I be in a position where people bully me every day? It’s all because of your incompetence that I’ve become a laughingstock," she retorted.

With nowhere else to vent her anger, Qiao Lulu unleashed it all on Du Defa.

He could only look at her with a smile plastered on his face.

"Honey, I’m sorry, I really can’t help much. But I think our current situation is pretty good, there’s no need to compete with others. Isn’t it better to just enjoy our simple life?"

"Nonsense, what do you mean ’simple life’? Don’t forget, if it wasn’t for marrying me, you would just be selling rotten fish in a seafood shop. Your face and inner worth today are all because of my efforts. What right do you have to ask me to give up!"

Qiao Lulu glared at Du Defa, fuming with hatred.

Her words left him utterly speechless.

He could only hang his head in silence.

In contrast, Lu Feifei had just taken the wheelchair from Lin Fan’s hands on the other side.

Pushing Mr. Jiang, she headed into the Phoenix Building.

The welcoming staff also gathered around.

Mr. Jiang was overjoyed.

But the words of Jiang Baoguo from behind caused Mr. Jiang to frown slightly.

"Yesterday’s soup was truly delicious. I am now drooling just thinking about it!"

Jiang Baoguo, rubbing his hands, walked inside following Lin Fan.

However, unexpectedly, the wheelchair stopped.

Mr. Jiang turned his head.

"Why are you so greedy? Don’t you know it’s working hours now? If you don’t want to work, then don’t. If you are still an official, then get back to work immediately. I have Lin here with me. I don’t need you!"

"Ah, but it’s lunch break now!"

Jiang Baoguo watched as his father’s face changed.

He could not even get a taste of the soup.

"Get lost! Visiting a high-end restaurant during work hours, with your measly salary, that counts for nothing. Get out, and if you want to eat, come back later. By the way..."

Naturally, Mr. Jiang could not allow Jiang Baoguo to follow.

After all, they were about to test the firearms soon, and such matters could not involve him.

"Wasn’t it said that someone was behind instructing your lousy subordinates earlier? Go and seal them off. Whoever dares to cause trouble in the Phoenix Restaurant again is my enemy. Even if they take it up to the South Heavenly Gate, Laozi will fight them to the end!"