"Mr. Jiang, it's really you. The secretary just told me she saw you, and I thought she was mistaken."
The man walked in, holding a wine glass, and acted as if he knew them well.
"Secretary Wang, what are you doing here?" Jiang Quanshui asked, displeased. "I'm having dinner with Xia Feng, why are you barging in?"
This Secretary Wang was Wang Tingguang, the secretary of Guangming District in Modu City. In a local setting, he would be equivalent to the top official of a prefecture-level city. However, Jiang Quanshui didn't show him much respect.
Jiang Quanshui was a well-known figure on the rich list, a successful entrepreneur who knew many influential people. He didn't feel the need to defer to Wang Tingguang.
If it were any other time, Jiang Quanshui might have been more polite, considering it impolite to ignore someone who had come.
Jiang Quanshui questioned Wang Tingguang in a stern tone, which made Wang Tingguang's expression turn ugly.
"I came to offer you a toast, and this is how you treat me?"
"Mr. Jiang, you've gotten quite pompous lately."
Wang Tingguang sneered sarcastically.
After speaking, Wang Tingguang glanced around and noticed that Young Master Wang and Qin Dou were also present. Young Master Wang was fine, but Qin Dou was a bit tricky.
After all, his uncle was Qin Dou's direct superior.
As for the others, Wang Tingguang didn't recognize anyone.
"Secretary Wang, please leave. Don't disturb my esteemed guest's meal." Jiang Quanshui, seeing Wang Tingguang being so uncooperative, was annoyed.
Wang Tingguang glanced at the young man sitting at the head of the table and sneered, "Mr. Jiang, you're really going downhill."
The implication was that it was embarrassing for a successful entrepreneur to be dining with a group of youngsters.
As for Du Lapid, the old foreigner, he was completely ignored.
"A foreign old man. You might think you're impressive, but this is still China, and he's a secretary, no matter what."
Wang Tingguang shook his head and prepared to leave, vowing to remember this offense.
"I can't do anything to you, Jiang Quanshui, right now, but you'll eventually fall into my hands."
Xia Feng frowned upon hearing this. He hadn't intended to pursue the matter, but Wang Tingguang's sneering gaze annoyed him.
More importantly, Xia Feng observed that Wang Tingguang's face carried an aura of malevolence, indicating he was not a good official.
The man had turbid eyes, prominent eye bags, and his eyes narrowed inwards. His facial features were shallow, suggesting a person with heavy greed.
"Since we've met, I should eliminate a scourge for the people."
"Wait." Xia Feng called out to Wang Tingguang.
"En? Are you talking to me?"
Wang Tingguang turned and questioned Xia Feng.
"Besides me, are there any other outsiders here?" Xia Feng said unhurriedly, as if nothing had happened.
"Mr. Jiang, please advise this young man to not speak so carelessly."
Wang Tingguang was not foolish. Those who reached his position were shrewd.
Seeing Xia Feng sitting at the head of the table, he knew his status was extraordinary and dared not speak harshly to him directly. Instead, he shifted the topic to Jiang Quanshui, hoping he would resolve the situation.
Before understanding the other party's capabilities, his principle was self-preservation.
"Xia..."
Jiang Quanshui was about to speak when Xia Feng raised his hand to signal him to stop.
In fact, Jiang Quanshui wanted to see how Xia Feng would handle it, as it would showcase his capabilities.
What was heard through hearsay was not as impactful as what was seen with one's own eyes.
"I am a very approachable person, but there is one type of person I despise the most, and that is you."
Xia Feng pointed at Wang Tingguang.
Before Wang Tingguang could retort, Xia Feng continued, "I detest people like you who exploit their positions to extort money, harm the populace, and commit wicked deeds. Today, you have met me, and it is fate arranged by heaven. I will give you a chance to surrender."
Wang Tingguang was startled but pretended to be calm. "I don't care who you are, you have no right to slander a diligent and upright official."
"Lin'er, give me your phone," Xia Feng said to Xia Lin, seeing that Wang Tingguang was being stubborn and wouldn't listen.
Xia Lin quickly handed over her phone and unlocked it.
Xia Feng didn't have a phone himself, finding them of little use.
Xia Feng directly dialed a number. A slow "ring... ring... ring..." sounded from the phone, indicating it was connected.
No one dared to speak. The private room was extremely quiet. More curiously, Xia Feng was calling whom.
"Hello, who is this?" a young man's voice answered.
"I am Xia Feng. I'm looking for Elder Li," Xia Feng said directly.
Xia Feng was calling Elder Li's number, and Elder Li's secretary answered.
"Please wait a moment."
As Elder Li's secretary, he naturally knew who Xia Feng was.
"Xia Feng, why are you calling this old man?" Elder Li's jovial voice came from the phone.
His voice wasn't loud, but it resonated deeply within everyone's hearts.
Young Master Wang and Qin Dou knew who this Elder Li was, while others didn't and dared not speculate if this Elder Li was the esteemed Elder Li from above.
"Who is he?" Xia Feng covered the phone and asked Jiang Quanshui.
"Wang Tingguang, the secretary of Guangming District in Modu City," Jiang Quanshui quickly replied.
"Wang Tingguang is shocked. So you didn't even know who I was?"
"Elder Li, Wang Tingguang, the secretary of Guangming District in Modu City, is not fit to serve the people. Such a black sheep must be removed." Xia Feng spoke directly, without beating around the bush.
Elder Li chuckled. "If you say so, then it must be true. I will handle it."
"Alright," Xia Feng responded.
"Is this your phone? What, you have a phone now?" Elder Li began to chat casually.
"No, that's all for now. I'll visit you when I have time." Xia Feng prepared to hang up.
"Okay, we'll be waiting for you," Elder Li replied, and they hung up.
"That's it?"
Not only was Wang Tingguang bewildered, but even Jiang Quanshui was somewhat confused.
Also, who was this Elder Li that Xia Feng mentioned?
Was there such a powerful Elder Li in China?
Judging by Xia Feng's tone during the call, it sounded like he was asking Elder Li to do something.
Jiang Quanshui suddenly thought of someone: the esteemed Elder Li from above.
"Hiss..."
Jiang Quanshui almost bit his tongue. If it truly was Elder Li from above, Xia Feng could speak to him with such a tone?
This meant Xia Feng...
Thinking this, Jiang Quanshui dared not continue imagining. It was beyond his comprehension.
Let alone Jiang Quanshui, even Young Master Wang and Qin Dou, who knew the situation, were shocked. They knew Xia Feng was acquainted with Elder Li, but they hadn't realized Xia Feng's status was so high, perhaps even higher than Elder Li's.
Xia Feng remained silent. Everyone in the private room dared not speak.
Only Wang Tingguang was confused. Wasn't he supposed to be dealt with?
That's all?