"Insolent! How dare you be disrespectful to the Provincial Governor!"
As soon as Song Qiao spoke, he was immediately reprimanded by the Governor's secretary.
Everyone present looked at Song Qiao as if he were crazy, their faces filled with disbelief.
Had this guy lost his mind? To speak to the Provincial Governor like that was tantamount to seeking death.
Wu Meng, standing beside him, turned pale, despair washing over her.
"Heh, what's wrong, Mr. Lu? Why such a fiery temper?"
However, to everyone's surprise, Zheng Shan was not angry. Instead, he greeted Song Qiao with a smile.
At the same time, he reached out and stopped the bodyguards who were about to step forward.
"That day, I had a conflict with your son, and today he sent official personnel to my door."
"Using the excuse that our company's safety inspection was not up to standard. This is truly wielding immense power."
Song Qiao glanced at him and said calmly.
For a moment, he felt a hint of doubt.
Judging by Zheng Shan's reaction, he might not have been aware of this matter.
It was highly likely that his dissolute son had acted on his own initiative.
"What?"
"That bastard Kehao, I repeatedly warned him to behave, yet he still dares to cause trouble?"
Upon hearing Song Qiao's words, Zheng Shan's expression immediately darkened.
"Which department conducted the inspection? Tell their leader to get over here immediately."
"I want to see if there is any law left in Yang City!"
He snorted coldly, a clear hint of anger on his face.
Hearing this, Chen Pengyuan's face turned ashen.
He involuntarily swallowed and, trembling, approached Zheng Shan.
"Provincial Governor, this is all a misunderstanding. Our safety inspection had issues. Please calm your anger."
As he spoke, he continuously bowed and scraped before Zheng Shan.
"Misunderstanding? You've certainly become capable. As an official, you directly obeyed my son's orders. Is this how you use the power in your hands?"
"Effective immediately, you are suspended. Go and reflect on your actions."
After speaking, the Provincial Governor completely ignored him and turned to Director Li.
"Li Changshan, what do you have to say for yourself?"
Seeing his old friend in such dire straits, Director Li dared not continue his accusations.
He quickly and fawningly said, "Your subordinate was misled by Chen Penghai and came to arrest Mr. Song. It now appears we made a mistake."
After speaking, he bowed and scraped, apologizing profusely to Song Qiao.
His demeanor was a stark contrast to his arrogant and overbearing attitude just moments before.
Song Qiao, too lazy to bother with him, finally softened his gaze towards the Provincial Governor.
Seeing that the matter was resolved, Zheng Shan smiled and said to Song Qiao, "Mr. Song, my son is quite ignorant. I've spoiled him. Don't worry, I will discipline him severely when I get back."
"Mr. Song, do you have time now? Let's find a place to talk."
After apologizing, Zheng Shan sincerely extended an invitation to Song Qiao.
Witnessing this scene, let alone Wu Meng, even Zheng Shan's secretary nearly dropped their jaw.
Having followed the Provincial Governor for so many years, they had never seen him treat a businessman with such courtesy.
It was clear that this young man's background and status were not to be underestimated.
Perhaps he was a scion of a prominent family from the capital.
However, what surprised everyone even more was that Song Qiao actually hesitated for a moment.
He then replied faintly, "Provincial Governor Zheng's invitation, I naturally dare not refuse. But for now, please first inspect the company. We can discuss our matters later."
Zheng Shan did not get angry and smiled, "Alright, then we'll talk at the teahouse this afternoon."
"My secretary will come to pick you up then."
Wu Meng's heart was already churning like a stormy sea.
The Provincial Governor, a figure of such high authority, was being so polite to Song Qiao.
When had such powerful figures become so agreeable?
Moreover, why did Song Qiao speak with such confidence?
His attitude suggested he wasn't afraid of the Provincial Governor getting angry or changing his mind.
"Could it be that the mysterious CEO is backing him from behind?"
Wu Meng pondered for a long time before finally arriving at a plausible answer.
She had witnessed the mysterious CEO's boldness and strength during this period.
It seemed only someone like that could elicit such a reaction from the Provincial Governor.
And Song Qiao, despite his apparent success, was merely a puppet propped up by that person.
Once he was no longer useful, he would likely be discarded with a kick.
...
"Brother-in-law, you're amazing! I can't believe even the Provincial Governor has to show you respect. You're my idol!"
After Xia Xueqing and the others had left, she immediately jumped up and cheered, running to Song Qiao's side.
At this moment, her eyes were filled with adoration as she looked at Song Qiao.
"Heh, it's not that the Provincial Governor is showing me respect. It's just that we were in the right from the start."
Song Qiao humbly waved his hand and said.
Seeing that the matter was resolved, he didn't want to linger any longer.
After bidding farewell to Wu Meng, he drove back to his processing plant.
For some reason, ever since his mother-in-law's birthday, Song Qiao had been subconsciously avoiding Xia Yuqing.
He genuinely didn't want to interact with her.
...
Seeing him leave, Wu Meng seized the opportunity to be alone with Xia Xueqing.
She could no longer suppress her curiosity and stepped forward, tentatively asking Xia Xueqing, "Xueqing, I see you often with your brother-in-law. Have you ever met that mysterious CEO?"
Xia Xueqing, being sharp and intelligent, immediately guessed Wu Meng's intentions despite not yet being worldly.
Her eyes twinkled as she feigned innocence, "No, I've never met the mysterious CEO you all talk about."
"I still don't even know if they're a man or a woman?"
"Besides, what that CEO does has nothing to do with me, right?"
Her words were intentionally barbed, as if subtly implying Wu Meng was a sycophantic woman.
Wu Meng seemed not to notice and continued to press, "Then, have you ever heard your brother-in-law mention them?"
"No, my brother-in-law and I never discuss business matters. That's your concern, people like you."
Xia Xueqing continued to play the role of someone completely ignorant.
While she might not have been as skilled in business as Wu Meng, when it came to scheming and playing these palace dramas, she possessed a natural talent.
In the end, she managed to have Wu Meng completely flustered.
"Oh, right, if you really want to know about that CEO, you can ask my sister."
"After all, she's my brother-in-law's wife, she'd definitely know more than I do."
Xia Xueqing chuckled inwardly, already beginning to misdirect Wu Meng.
Seeing Xia Xueqing's innocent demeanor, Wu Meng felt too embarrassed to press further.
Recalling the intimate interaction between Song Qiao and Xia Xueqing, she couldn't help but inwardly grumble.
"Even though they're husband and wife, it looks like your relationship with Song Qiao is even closer!"