The Ambitions to Conquer the Official Career
Chapter 285: Stood Up

Chapter 285: Chapter 285: Stood Up

No one expected a simple dinner could turn into such a debacle, especially with Cheng Guosong’s poor tolerance for alcohol that left him unfiltered in speech and reckless in behavior.

Ji Yang definitely had his eye-opening experience.

Qiu Fang was completely stunned; she had never imagined Cheng Guosong would view her in such a way, leaving her humiliated and shaking with anger.

At first, classmates wanted to step in, attracted by Qiu Fang’s beauty and wishing to help, but everything changed when they heard Cheng Guosong boast about his uncle being a vice-minister in Capital City. Given the few with the Cheng surname holding such a position, and the significant upward trajectory of this particular vice-minister, who seemed likely to be promoted or reassigned with substantial authority, everyone instantly knew who he was referring to.

Thus, everyone clammed up, not wanting to offend such an influential figure.

Those who are officials should try as much as possible not to make enemies.

"I think we should call it a night, everyone has had quite enough to drink," said the class president Huang Song.

Clearly, he no longer wanted to intervene, knowing it could offend Cheng Guosong.

"The president is right, let’s not ruin our relationships. We’ve all had a lot to drink, let’s disband," Lu Zuo also chimed in.

"Yes, let’s all disperse."

Everyone agreed.

It was apparent that no one was inclined to help Qiu Fang anymore.

Qiu Fang sensed the shift in mood, and though she wanted to say something, she was at a loss for words.

Honestly, Qiu Fang was filled with regret. If only she had known about Cheng Guosong’s powerful connections, she wouldn’t have confronted him.

Ji Yang also noticed the reaction of the crowd.

Under normal circumstances, that might have been the end of it, but Ji Yang was different. Qiu Fang had been humiliated because of him, and if he did nothing, it wouldn’t sit well with how others viewed him.

With this thought, Ji Yang stepped forward and grabbed Cheng Guosong’s arm.

At that moment, Cheng Guosong, who was gloatingly holding Qiu Fang’s hand and was almost touching her face, believed that his uncle’s status meant no one would dare confront him.

Just when Cheng Guosong thought no one would stop him, his arm was suddenly seized.

Ah!

Cheng Guosong screamed in pain.

Given Ji Yang’s strength, a mere grip transferred significant pain through Cheng Guosong’s arm, causing him to cry out.

Releasing his grip, Qiu Fang quickly pulled away from Cheng Guosong.

Ji Yang looked at Cheng Guosong with an even firmer grip and said in a stern voice, "Classmate Cheng, have you had too much to drink?"

Cheng Guosong, sobering slightly under Ji Yang’s gaze, instinctively replied, "Too much, too much."

Ji Yang tightened his grip slightly more, causing Cheng Guosong to break out in sweat.

Ji Yang said, "We are all classmates. I think Classmate Cheng’s actions were inappropriate. You should apologize to Qiu Fang and the others."

Cheng Guosong looked at Ji Yang, realizing that Ji Yang was not without his own connections. He knew Ji Yang had saved some children from Capital City families, who held him in high regard.

If Cheng Family wasn’t wary of the Chu Family supporting Ji Yang, it was only because Ji Yang and Chu Family had no deep connection, and Chu Shuyuan wasn’t highly favored in the Chu Family. Now, thinking about the support Ji Yang could muster, Cheng Guosong felt unnerved.

After hesitating, his mind much clearer and filled with regrets, he had no choice but to say to Qiu Fang, "Classmate Qiu, it was my drunkenness."

Ji Yang then released Cheng Guosong’s arm.