Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 501 - 500: Dismiss the Meeting Directly

Chapter 501: Chapter 500: Dismiss the Meeting Directly

"Boss, you... you really scared me just now."

Situ Qingfeng listened to Xiao Yi’s words, and it took him a while to realize that Xiao Yi had actually been joking with him. All at once, he sighed in relief but couldn’t help feeling a bit annoyed.

Xiao Yi’s joke really had him worried.

"You, always acting like this, how are you going to make friends in the future? I’m teaching you a lesson here, hoping you’ll change. Do you understand?"

Xiao Yi said, reprimanding Situ Qingfeng upon hearing his complaints.

"Hehe, why make so many friends when it’s so tiring? Having you as a friend is already enough."

Situ Qingfeng chuckled.

"Ugh, cut out the cheesiness. That act doesn’t work on me."

Displeased, Xiao Yi snorted and then sighed, "Seriously, Situ, I think you really need to change. Your temperament is not very sociable, which isn’t good for your development."

"Boss, I know you mean well, but on this matter, I have my own views. Those who know me will naturally understand and allow me to be myself. Why should I care about the opinions of those who don’t know me?"

Upon hearing Xiao Yi’s words, Situ Qingfeng didn’t respond immediately but fell silent for a while before speaking softly. His gaze had regained that cold and resolute expression unbeknownst to him.

"Forget it, let’s not talk about this anymore. You can decide for yourself. Maybe you have your reasons. I don’t want to change anything about you. I came to find you today not to change you, but just to meet up. Where are you now? We haven’t seen each other for years. Do you have time to meet up?"

Hearing Situ Qingfeng’s words, Xiao Yi also fell silent, and after a while, he waved his hand irritably, dismissing his plans to continue lecturing Situ Qingfeng. This wasn’t the first time he’d heard Situ Qingfeng’s theories, and he hadn’t expected that even now, he would still adhere to the same principles.

Actually, he didn’t think Situ Qingfeng’s principles were bad; just like himself, he too had his own rules about friendship. His circle of friends wasn’t large. If Situ Qingfeng were Liu Sandao, he definitely wouldn’t try to persuade him.

But Situ Qingfeng wasn’t Liu Sandao – he knew he had another identity, the legitimate successor to the Situ family!

So, as a friend, he still hoped that Situ Qingfeng could make some changes, which would benefit his career development in the future!

"I’m currently at the G Province Police Station, in the middle of a meeting... "

Upon hearing Xiao Yi’s question, Situ Qingfeng finally realized that he was in the conference room of the G Province Police Station, with all the staff seated around the table, looking at him. His lapse had been fully noticed by them, causing his expression to stiffen suddenly as sweat beads appeared on his forehead again.

This time, the boss had really put him in a tight spot, making him lose face...

Looking at the array of peculiar expressions below, Situ Qingfeng smiled wryly.

"You’re still in a meeting this late?"

Xiao Yi was surprised to hear that Situ Qingfeng was still in a meeting so late, and he hesitated, "In that case, is it inconvenient for you to come out? If it’s not convenient, then never mind, we can arrange another time."

"No, boss, where are you now? I’ll be right there."

Situ Qingfeng, upon hearing Xiao Yi’s words, hurriedly replied anxiously.

Joking aside, what could be more important than meeting with Xiao Yi? Situ Qingfeng was well aware of Xiao Yi’s mystique; if he didn’t meet him this time, who knew when the next opportunity would arise? Besides, this case had been dragging on for days already, and a few moments more wouldn’t make him any more urgent.

Moreover, given the current circumstances, he really didn’t know how to proceed. It might be good to take a break and ease the awkward atmosphere.

"Alright, let’s meet at a Western restaurant at the entrance of University Z, at XX Road, XXX Western Restaurant."

Xiao Yi thought about it and decided not to set the meeting place at the villa at Azure Waterfront. After all, Liu Jingling was still in the villa, which made it somewhat inconvenient to talk.

"Okay, boss, wait a moment, I’ll be right there!"

Once Xiao Yi had finished reciting the address, Situ Qingfeng immediately hung up the phone and quickly walked up to the dumbfounded Zeng Xiaomei and the group of police officers. He maintained as calm a demeanor as possible and said, "Let’s pause today’s meeting here. I have an urgent matter to address. You all must be tired too. Rest for tonight, and let’s reconvene here promptly at nine tomorrow morning."

Saying this, he did not wait for their reactions and walked straight out of the meeting room without looking back.

"This..."

All the officers were stunned by Situ Qingfeng’s sudden move; it took a while before they came to their senses, looking at each other after his figure had disappeared at the door.

Finally, everyone’s gaze turned towards Zeng Xiaomei, the female captain of City G’s Criminal Investigation Team, who was undoubtedly the person most familiar and closest to Situ Qingfeng present.

Zeng Xiaomei was completely dumbfounded. In her eyes, Situ Qingfeng had always been incredibly dedicated to his work; not even his father could interrupt him at work. She had never imagined that Situ Qingfeng would call off a meeting just because of a phone call, disregarding the case.

He hadn’t even given her a heads-up.

What on earth was going on?

Was she reacting too slowly, or was the world changing too rapidly?

Who had made that call? How could it have such a profound influence on Senior Brother Situ?

It was only when everyone’s gaze turned towards her that she jolted back to reality, stood up abruptly, and, like an arrow released from a bow, dashed towards the door of the meeting room.

"Everyone, let’s disperse."

With the only decisive person having left, everyone in the meeting room again looked at each other, and only after confirming that the meeting definitely could not proceed did people say goodbye in twos and threes, chattering and laughing as they exited the meeting room.

"Senior Brother, Senior Brother, what happened just now? Did something happen? Why did you suddenly adjourn the meeting?" At the police station’s parking lot, Zeng Xiaomei finally caught up with Situ Qingfeng who was about to drive away, and, grabbing him, asked puzzledly.