Yu Zhou didn't really blame Director Xing and the television station.
After all, in his opinion, the entire incident was just an accident and had nothing to do with the television station itself.
The fact that they could use their connections, even to pressure the municipal bureau, to find him and rescue him, naturally evoked some gratitude from Yu Zhou.
It could be said that right and wrong were not important. What was important was that Yu Zhou was back. Even if he had escaped on his own, he would still be immensely grateful for their efforts.
"It was too close. Yesterday, as soon as I got the news, my legs went weak. If something had really happened to you in Ningzhou, it would have been a catastrophe."
"Fortunately, it wasn't a real kidnapping. If it had been, it would have been truly unbearable."
Director Xing's expression was clearly relieved. It was obvious that if something had truly happened to Yu Zhou, it would have inevitably affected him, even if it wasn't his fault.
Otherwise, why would he have gone to such lengths, even applying pressure, to find Yu Zhou? No one would do such things out of boredom.
"Thank you. This is entirely my own carelessness, and it has nothing to do with your television station."
"Moreover, it will not affect the relationship between myself and the television station."
Yu Zhou was still shaking hands with Director Xing. To be honest, he didn't want to give up on the benefits that were within reach. Even though today's events were too bizarre, it couldn't change his perception of the television station. After all, who would have thought that he, a not-so-small boss, would encounter such a peculiar situation?
"Yes, absolutely. Our cooperation with the television station has nothing to do with this matter."
"Moreover, you are a partner of our television station. Since you encountered trouble because of our invitation, it is only right that we search for you. Let's not be so formal."
Clearly, Director Xing had not yet recovered from the previous emotional roller coaster. He had almost lost his soul when he heard that Yu Zhou had been kidnapped.
Heaven only knew what he had felt at that moment. It was only now, with Yu Zhou's safe return, that he felt much better, as if a great weight had been lifted from his shoulders.
"Where is he? Where is he? Where is he?"
Just as the two were exchanging pleasantries, a middle-aged man in a police uniform, clearly a leader, also rushed over. He had also immediately rushed here after receiving the news.
The first thing he did was see Yu Zhou and hurried forward to shake his hand and apologize.
"Mr. Yu, is that right? We are truly sorry. We never expected such a thing to happen."
"They dare to do such things in broad daylight. It's as if they don't take our Ningzhou Public Security Bureau seriously. Rest assured, our Ningzhou police will give you an explanation for this matter and will not let it go unpunished."
It was evident that this director had come to make a statement. While it was true that this matter had nothing to do with the television station, if one were to insist that it had absolutely nothing to do with the Ningzhou Public Security Bureau, that would be a lie. The public security of the entire Ningzhou was their responsibility.
Kidnapping someone in broad daylight was an insult to their Public Security Bureau.
Upon receiving this news, Director Xiao's face had turned grim.
If Yu Zhou were just an ordinary person, or a common citizen, it would be one thing. At most, he would urge his subordinates to solve the case quickly.
But Yu Zhou was no ordinary person. He was a representative of entrepreneurs from other provinces who had come to Ningzhou for cooperation. Such a businessman, with a special identity during this special period of investment promotion, was being kidnapped, or even worse, in Ningzhou.
If something were to happen to him, it would be a fatal blow to Ningzhou's business environment.
And this debt would inevitably be pinned on their Public Security Bureau, making his job as deputy director exceedingly difficult.
It was as if he were being roasted over a hot brazier.
"Director, what are you saying? This was purely an accident. Just an accident."
Yu Zhou certainly wouldn't go around making accusations at this point.
The fact that they had rushed here immediately was, in his eyes, already a sign of great respect.
In this place called Longxia, fundamentally, the position of merchants could not reach the level of other countries. Although you had money and could enjoy it, you absolutely could not get carried away.
Once you became arrogant, you would soon be held accountable.
Yu Zhou's lifelong goal was to achieve something great, but he also understood that he could reach heights he hadn't in his previous life.
Precisely because of this, he knew better than anyone that the more so, the more he needed to have a sense of awe. Being kind to others was the most basic etiquette.
Moreover, if this matter were to be strictly accounted for, it was just an accident.
"No, no, no! It's our public security environment that has a problem, so we will definitely give you an explanation for this matter."
The director remained insistent. This statement was not solely because of Yu Zhou.
The current focus was on economic development and investment promotion.
For this goal, provincial and municipal officials at all levels were almost white-haired.
Therefore, this matter could not be treated as if it never happened. Regardless of Yu Zhou's wishes, they had to take it seriously.
It was precisely because of this seriousness that they could achieve long-term peace and stability.
Faced with the director's words, Yu Zhou could no longer say anything.
He could only nod and say that he hoped the perpetrators would be dealt with.
With Yu Zhou's agreement, the deputy director finally smiled.
As long as this matter was handled well, he might also gain something from it.
In this world, no matter which path you take, you still need achievements, you still need things that impress others.
This was a universal truth, no matter where you were or what methods you used.
Naturally, this deputy director thought of many things in that moment. Yu Zhou, on the other hand, had no intention of stopping anything.
After all, seeking revenge for him, or rather, getting an explanation, was essentially for his own good. Under these circumstances, how could he object?
"Mr. Yu, Mr. Yu!"
"Finally, we found you! The entire factory was going crazy, are you alright?"
Just as Yu Zhou was chatting with the other party for a while, Tang Long and Wu Dabiao, who had arrived late, finally showed up.