Lai Meiyun, as the wife of the Chen family's patriarch, had never experienced such humiliation.
Wherever she went in the past, she was always treated as an honored guest. When had she ever endured such treatment?
This slap gradually eroded her sanity.
"Keep calling for people. You have two more chances," Ye Longlin continued. If this were the capital, who would dare treat his disciple like this?
This was, after all, Nan Province.
Truth be told, he didn't want to resort to this. If it were up to him, he would have taken this woman directly to the Chen family to demand an explanation.
However, last night, Xuan Niao's secret report indicated that the Chen family harbored a considerable number of war criminals. These war criminals were precisely the group Xuan Niao was currently monitoring.
At four in the morning yesterday, these individuals had gone to the Chen family in batches, a total of twenty war criminals!
Currently, they were still unclear about the Chen family's relationship with these war criminals. However, if they were to approach openly, it would undoubtedly alert them, causing them to flee, making it difficult to track them down later.
Coincidentally, Lai Meiyun had run into trouble at this opportune moment, and they would use her to break this awkward stalemate.
Once the situation here escalated, the Chen family would inevitably use their power to deal with them.
"These families all require people working in the shadows to handle those who oppose them. Therefore, these war criminals are the best choice. Besides, I don't believe these families are truly clean," Yuan Gang said with a sneer, his eyes fixed on Lai Meiyun outside the office, flashing with cold light.
With so many war criminals scattered across the country, they posed a certain threat to social stability. Apart from A-class war criminals who did not pose a significant threat, those at S-class and above possessed formidable destructive power, which was their primary concern.
"I've been pondering this question: what exactly is the Dark Hall trying to achieve by doing all this? If their aim is to sow chaos in Da Xia, these war criminals would surely not dare. But if their goal is to infiltrate various departments, these war criminals cannot achieve that, nor can the Dark Hall." Yuan Gang was deeply puzzled, as was Ye Longlin. They had no idea what the Dark Hall hoped to gain by investing so much.
"If they are being kept to cause social unrest in Da Xia, there have been no such incidents. If the Dark Hall intends to keep them, then they wouldn't stand by while we arrest so many people." Ye Longlin sat in his chair and tapped the table twice. "Don't be anxious."
As long as they were foxes, their tails would eventually be revealed. There was no need to rush.
Meanwhile, outside, Lai Meiyun made another call, to the Governor of Nan Province!
The primary official had been transferred due to work reasons half a month ago. Before the new official took office, the Governor assumed responsibility.
This Governor shared the same surname as the Chen family, and they were distantly related eight hundred years ago.
"Governor Chen, Nan Province has been rather turbulent lately. When did it become acceptable for someone like me, Lai Meiyun, to be casually slapped in Nan Province? Captain Li Kaiping is even covering for the perpetrator. Perhaps we should temporarily suspend our cooperative projects?"
The Chen family's cultural tourism industry was second to none in Nan Province, and they had numerous cooperative projects with the government, with two or three projects still pending.
Once these projects were completed, they would have a profound impact on Nan Province's economy and development.
At the very least, the tourism industry would generate over ten billion in tax revenue annually, a substantial sum that even the Governor would have to consider carefully.
Li Kaiping walked over at this moment and said helplessly, "I advise you to let this matter rest here. Otherwise, I'm unsure of the final outcome. What I can tell you is that the other party has a very significant background."
After hanging up the phone, Lai Meiyun looked coldly at Li Kaiping, "Is the influence of my Chen family not enough? Even your status as a captain is compromised?"
Regarding this... he truly didn't know what to say.
However, it was none of his business, so he could stay out of it. After all, even if Ye Longlin were to become enraged and kill Lai Meiyun, it wouldn't significantly affect him.
Their relationship had grown distant by their generation, and moreover, the methods Lai Meiyun used to marry into the Chen family were too unscrupulous.
"Good intentions are treated as ill intentions. Take care of yourself."
Li Kaiping did not linger and left the school directly.
Lai Meiyun also let out a disdainful laugh, "He's just a little brat. It's already his honor that I would use the Chen family's influence to crush him. I truly don't believe he can do anything."
"I hope you can still be this arrogant when Governor Chen arrives later!"
In just about ten minutes, Lai Meiyun saw a convoy slowly approaching. Chen Guang, in the lead vehicle, alighted and quickly walked over, exuding an imposing aura without anger.
"Governor Chen."
Lai Meiyun quickly stepped forward to greet him. After all, he was the Governor, and no matter how disrespectful she felt, she couldn't show it on her face, as he was a regional governor.
"You want to cancel cooperation over a single incident? Do you think we have no other partners?" Chen Guang's first words upon entering were this, serving as a warning to Lai Meiyun.
Lai Meiyun's heart skipped a beat, and she smiled cordially, "Of course, I don't mean that. The Chen family relies on you for sustenance. However, what happened today was truly infuriating. My son was beaten at school. I asked Li Kaiping to handle this matter, but to my surprise, he not only failed to handle it but also harbored the perpetrator. If Li Kaiping is like this, then I naturally don't trust the people from the Dragon Investigation Bureau. But the only person I could think of was you, so I've troubled you to come here. I apologize profusely for wasting your time."
Since he had come, it indicated a certain stance, so there was nothing more to say.
Chen Guang frowned subconsciously, clearly not expecting her to say such a thing, but since she had already spoken, what else could be done?
"Since that's the case, how do you wish to handle it?" Chen Guang asked with a frown. He was also quite displeased with Lai Meiyun, not just due to his personal feelings but also for other reasons.
If it weren't for their cooperation, he wouldn't even bother with this person.
"That depends on the status of my Chen family in your eyes, Governor. That person is in the office; I'll take you there."
Admittedly, Lai Meiyun's words were very artful. Chen Guang asked Lai Meiyun how she wanted to handle it, and her response left Chen Guang in a difficult position.
They would just have to take it one step at a time.
"Sir, I have understood the situation. In the end, this matter is just a conflict between two children. Is there any need to escalate it to the adults? I, Chen Guang, believe I have some standing in Nan Province. I hope you can give me some face and take a step back. What do you think?"