Zheng Ming stood before Xia Feng, exceedingly respectful.
His demeanor and actions both seemed a bit excessive.
Of course, this excessiveness was relative to Zheng Ming’s status. To make Zheng Ming act like this, even Elder Huang or Elder Li would only be comparable.
Zheng Ming paid no mind to the gazes of others. His eyes were solely on Xia Feng, expressing the most sincere respect for him.
Xia Feng looked at Zheng Ming and slowly said, "Secretary Zheng, long time no see."
"Yes, yes, long time no see," Zheng Ming nodded repeatedly.
Xia Feng continued, "Spend more time thoroughly cleaning out the vermin in Modu. Some people take taxpayers' money yet act imperiously before the taxpayers, forming factions, and even indulging their relatives' arrogance. This disgraces Xiaguo and is your dereliction of duty."
"You must understand that your single dereliction of duty might lead to thousands of citizens being oppressed and treated unfairly."
"Because of the existence of people like them, this world will experience extreme unfairness, and it will also drive more people to take risks and commit illegal acts."
Xia Feng was very disappointed with these corrupt officials.
Therefore, when speaking to Zheng Ming, his tone was somewhat stern.
Perhaps it was because he loved Xiaguo so much that he couldn’t tolerate any flaws in the country.
Zheng Ming, being lectured by Xia Feng, couldn't raise his head and his body began to stoop.
Behind him, not far away, Zhao Hu and Zhou Neng were completely stunned.
They never imagined such a situation would arise.
At first, they thought they had provoked someone powerful, that Xia Feng knew Zheng Ming.
Now, they realized it was the complete opposite.
From the current situation, Xia Feng’s status was far more noble.
Because Zheng Ming, the number one figure in Modu, was now acting like a child being reprimanded, not daring to breathe loudly in front of Xia Feng.
Zhao Jinhua was so frightened he slumped to the ground, his eyes filled with terror.
He had initially thought he could show off and impress Yun Yan.
Now he realized he was the true clown.
Yun Yan's man was someone he couldn't afford to offend. He had chosen the wrong path from the very beginning.
From the moment he saw Xia Feng, he had never anticipated such consequences.
One cannot always walk by the river without getting one's feet wet. Because Zhao Jinhua had been so arrogant for so many years, he had now encountered Xia Feng, the person who could truly bring him to justice.
Although Zhao Jinhua was not within the system, he had consistently wielded its authority, using his connections to help them secure favors, amass wealth, and oppress ordinary people. He had done these things frequently.
Meeting Xia Feng today was a fitting consequence for him.
Zheng Ming listened to Xia Feng scold him and dared not utter a single word of retort. In fact, because Xia Feng was angry, he trembled slightly.
"I apologize. It was my dereliction of duty, and I have disappointed you."
Zheng Ming quickly expressed his thoughts and began to admit his mistakes.
Whether he had truly made a mistake or not, if Xia Feng felt he hadn't performed well, then it was a mistake.
Luo Hanxiang and Yun Yan knew Xia Feng’s background, but seeing Zheng Ming, like a naughty child, bowing his head to admit fault before Xia Feng, they were still utterly astonished.
Especially Yun Yan, who was very close to Xia Feng, her legs were clamped together tightly with nervousness.
This was a real man.
This was the kind of man every woman wished to throw themselves at.
Having such a man was enough to die without regret.
Such a man was like the stars in the sky, to be admired from afar, not to be trifled with.
Yun Yan wished with all her heart to experience Xia Feng just once.
Once would be enough.