Chapter 071
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Chapter 071 Beautiful Women Are More Effective Than Handsome Men
Wang Zhigao was somewhat excited, as he rarely had the opportunity to directly face senior leaders. He had been feeling that his career was nearly at its peak and had been coasting along. If he could make a good impression on the leaders today, who knows what might happen next!
Before Xia Qing could answer, Wang Zhigao eagerly extended his hand with an excited expression, saying: “Director Li, Director Fang, I’m Wang Zhigao, the chief of Xinnan Police Station. It’s truly an honor to meet both of you leaders here!”
Director Li was somewhat surprised. He wanted to shake hands with Wang Zhigao, but after seeing those greasy hands that had just been handling the Australian lobster, he didn’t extend his own, leaving Wang’s hand awkwardly suspended in mid-air, creating quite an embarrassing situation.
“Wang Zhigao? I have some impression of you.” Director Li couldn’t possibly remember a police station chief from below his rank; it was merely a pleasantry. However, he then smelled the alcohol on Wang Zhigao’s breath and unconsciously frowned.
“Chief Wang, if I’m not mistaken, today is Wednesday, right? Drinking alcohol during working hours on weekdays is prohibited. Have you forgotten the Eight-Point Regulation?”
When Wang Zhigao heard this, cold sweat immediately ran down his face! Usually at his grassroots position, far from oversight, he would drink whatever and wherever he wanted at lunch. Who would care about regulations? The Eight-Point Regulation had been thrown to the winds long ago!
But unexpectedly, having a small drink at lunch today, he was caught red-handed by two bureau directors! If these two powerful figures formed a bad impression of him, just a casual word from them would surely result in disciplinary action! His career path would end right here!
Realizing this critical point, Wang Zhigao felt his legs trembling, almost like his soul had left his body!
As he stammered trying to explain, Xia Qing unexpectedly spoke up for him.
“Director Li, Chief Wang is my friend. We haven’t seen each other for a long time, so he made an exception to have a drink today. If you want to blame someone, blame me instead.”
Xia Qing’s voice was gentle and respectful, sounding very pleasant to others’ ears.
Hearing Xia Qing speak this way, Wang Zhigao was completely stunned. What was this beautiful woman doing? Why was she suddenly speaking up for him?
It seemed that being able to talk with city bureau leaders meant this woman had significant backing!
“Oh, I see. Chief Wang, I didn’t realize you were friends with the renowned assistant to the chairman of Bikang Group.” Director Li smiled and patted Wang Zhigao’s shoulder, saying: “In that case, I won’t say anything more. Having a small drink with old friends is fine.”
Wang Zhigao laughed nervously and quickly agreed, but the sweat had already soaked through the back of his shirt!
This extremely beautiful woman was actually the assistant to the chairman of Bikang Group, a domestic pharmaceutical giant! That was absolutely the top secretary position in the group, with unimaginable power! What kind of gutter oil had gotten into his brother-in-law’s brain to attempt to take advantage of a woman of such status!
“Director Li, why not sit down and join us?” Xia Qing smiled, her smile making people feel like they were basking in spring sunshine, bringing joy to one’s entire being.
“I won’t disturb your reunion.” Director Li said with a smile: “If Assistant Xia has time, perhaps you could introduce us to Chairman Lin. We’ve admired him for a long time.”
“Of course,” Xia Qing replied with a smile. This was just polite conversation; no one would take it seriously.
However, after the two bureau directors left, Wang Zhigao collapsed onto a stool, feeling his legs had turned to jelly! He had been forcing himself to stand firm!
The four of them remained silent afterward, with only Su Rui eating enthusiastically.
After the two directors finished eating and left, Su Rui smiled and said: “Chief Wang, about the house matter?”
“It’s all my fault for failing to properly discipline my brother-in-law. Assistant Xia, Mr. Su, please be magnanimous. Let’s forget about the house issue. I will definitely discipline him strictly when I get back!”
“Brother-in-law, how can you talk about me like this!” Li Daqing said: “Not only are you not standing up for me, but you’re saying such things. I’m going to complain to my sister!”
“Complain to your sister?”
Hearing this, Wang Zhigao became even more furious. You little bastard, if I hadn’t come to help you, would I have left such a bad impression of violating the Eight-Point Regulation in front of two directors? Now not only are you ungrateful, but you’re threatening to complain to that tigress at home!
The more Wang Zhigao thought about it, the angrier he became. He swung his arm and slapped Li Daqing hard!
Li Daqing was just a skinny guy, barely over a hundred pounds. When Wang Zhigao hit him, he was knocked to the ground! Blood flowed from the corner of his mouth!
Li Daqing covered his face: “Brother-in-law, what are you doing? Do you know I lost over two million on that house! You’re clearly taking their side! How dare you hit me!”
Was a two-million loss more important than his career path? The answer was crystal clear to Wang Zhigao!
“I’m not just hitting you, I’m going to kick you too!” Wang Zhigao felt completely unsatisfied and stood up to kick Li Daqing viciously in the face!
Su Rui smiled and said: “Chief Wang, we’ll be leaving now. You can continue kicking him.”
Hearing this, Wang Zhigao quickly ran over to Su Rui and Xia Qing, panting as he said: “Please rest assured, I guarantee that Li Daqing will never bother you again. Otherwise, I’ll beat him to death!”
“With Chief Wang’s word, we can rest easy. If I have the chance to meet Director Li and Director Fang again, I’ll have Xia Qing put in some good words for you.” Su Rui smiled and patted Wang Zhigao’s shoulder.
Hearing these words, Wang Zhigao’s eyes immediately flashed with excitement. He knew this might be the reopening of his career advancement path!
“Thank you both so much!” Wang Zhigao nodded firmly: “I assure you again, I will definitely discipline Li Daqing properly!”
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Su Rui had thought today’s matter would require a fight to resolve, but he hadn’t expected that a beautiful woman’s charm was infinite. Without any violence, the conflict was easily resolved, and the opponent was completely subdued.
“Actually, I should thank you for this,” Xia Qing said: “Do you have time tonight?”
“Tonight? What do you want to do?” Su Rui acted like a startled innocent boy.
Xia Qing’s pretty face blushed slightly: “Really, where is your mind going? Didn’t I say I would treat you to dinner at the Grand Skylight Hotel? If you’re free, let’s make it tonight.”
“Tonight?” Su Rui thought for a moment: “Why not choose a weekend? That way we’ll have more time.”
Su Rui was right. If they met in the evening, getting off work at six, arriving at the hotel by seven, dinner would only last about an hour – too rushed. When meeting a beautiful woman, it’s always better to have more time.
“Alright then, I’ll reserve a table in advance.” Xia Qing smiled. Being able to buy the house she loved at such a cheap price had put her in an excellent mood.
Su Rui leisurely accompanied Xia Qing back to the company, arriving just in time for work. Speaking of which, eating too much seafood isn’t good – every burp brings that fishy smell.
“Guys, do you have time? Work is boring, let’s play some cards.”
Su Rui saw Chen Dawu and others standing at the entrance and cheerfully suggested.
The security guards immediately looked dismayed. Playing cards while working at Bikang Group? That was unheard of!
“You’re the son-in-law, but we don’t dare play cards. If the chairman discovers us, it won’t be just a simple reprimand!” Chen Dawu clasped his hands together with a pained expression. Wasn’t Su Rui dragging them into trouble?
“That’s right, Brother Rui. It wasn’t easy for us to find these jobs. We really can’t play cards,” the others chimed in.
Su Rui sighed and waved his hand, saying: “How disappointing! Alright then, another day when the chairman and CEO aren’t around, I’ll come find you to play cards. You can’t refuse then.”
Without waiting for their response, Su Rui turned and left. The security guards looked at each other in bewilderment.
Chen Dawu sighed: “The son-in-law honors us by wanting to play cards during work hours, and we refused. I wonder if he’ll be angry.”
“Of course he won’t be angry. Brother Chen, I can tell he’s not that petty. Following the son-in-law will definitely bring benefits!” a younger security guard said: “Why don’t we find a time to treat the son-in-law to a meal? We can have some drinks and barbecue to build our relationship!”
“Good idea. Let’s ask him next time we see him,” Chen Dawu nodded.
Just then, a fragrant scent entered Chen Dawu’s nostrils.
“We can tell who’s coming just by the smell,” the security guards said in unison with disdain.
Yin Xiumei had thought long and hard today before finally deciding to return to work. Mainly because her position at Bikang Group was a lucrative one, earning her hundreds of thousands in commissions annually. Giving that up would be too wasteful.
Su Rui had used an electric baton to shock her unconscious, publicly humiliating her. With nowhere to vent this anger, Yin Xiumei had thrown a huge tantrum at home. But her husband Zhang Kaibin kept advising her to calm down, saying that shouting and screaming wouldn’t solve anything, and that Su Rui’s background was too formidable to provoke.
Zhang Kaibin had also warned that if Yin Xiumei continued making trouble, his position as deputy director of the Commerce Bureau would be jeopardized. Finally, Yin Xiumei calmed down somewhat and decided to return to work. Of course, she would avoid Su Rui whenever possible. Otherwise, what if that detestable man decided on a whim to shock her unconscious with the electric baton again?
As Yin Xiumei exited the elevator, she happened to see Su Rui coming out of the bathroom across the hall. Seeing her, he showed a surprised expression: “Oh my, Group Leader Yin, I haven’t seen you for a few days, but your eyes seem swollen. Have you been crying at home?”
