Chapter 2101: Chapter 1965: Refusing to Save the Dying (Part 6)

"Yes, yes, I apologize to Mr. Song. It was my fault for not recognizing talent, my fault for not seeing greatness before me, my fault for overestimating myself. I’ll punish myself with three drinks!" Wang Hongfei also intended to drink in penalty.

This time, Song Xiaodong did not call a stop, and Wang Hongfei really drank three glasses as punishment.

"Mr. Song, what kind of conflict does Boss Wang have with Mr. Song? You see, Boss Wang has already punished himself with drinks, why not let it be?" Deputy Mayor Han tried to mediate.

They’re all investors, the fewer enemies the better.

"Well, Deputy Mayor Han, this is the situation. Boss Wang and I had some conflict because of Director Qiao. Since you have spoken, it would seem mean-spirited if I don’t show some response. Let’s just leave it at that."

Deputy Mayor Han’s mind raced quickly. Director Qiao and Boss Wang first met at a previous social gathering. He had left early that time, so maybe the conflict between Song Xiaodong and Wang Hongfei arose afterward.

He forgot to have Secretary Xu keep an eye on things.

Deputy Director Qiao was very embarrassed on the side. He was at a loss whether to explain or not, so he simply said nothing.

Wang Hongfei poured another glass of wine and stood up to toast Director Qiao.

"Director Qiao, I toast you as well."

Director Qiao raised his own glass of yellow juice to clink glasses with Wang Hongfei.

"I also owe Director Qiao an apology. I didn’t know you and Mr. Song were..."

"Mr. Song and I are just good friends." Qiao Yutong quickly interrupted Wang Hongfei.

"Yes, yes, I know, I know, but still, I owe Director Qiao an apology."

The two clinked glasses.

Deputy Mayor Han cast a sidelong glance at Wang Hongfei, thinking, "Such a lack of awareness, why get into it with Qiao Yutong?"

"Alright, since everyone’s settled their issues and the apologies are done, I’ll take my leave now. You all chat leisurely." Deputy Mayor Han stood up to depart.

"Have another glass, and a bite to eat, Deputy Mayor Han." Zhang Dongfang tried to persuade Deputy Mayor Han to stay.

"No, if I get home late, the senior officer in the house won’t be happy!"

"Yes, yes!"

"Let’s head out then." Song Xiaodong gave Qiao Yutong a look.

"You’re leaving too, Mr. Song?"

"Mm, Director Qiao lives far, better to head back early."

"Alright, alright!"

Then each headed home.

Qiao Yutong drove Song Xiaodong.

"Next time if you treat me to dinner, I’m not coming." Qiao Yutong pouted. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"Why?" Asked Song Xiaodong.

"Come for dinner, and I still have to drive you home afterward," Qiao Yutong replied.

"Hehehe..."

"What are you laughing at?" Qiao Yutong tilted his head to ask Song Xiaodong.

"I originally planned to let Dragon Six drive, but then I thought, since Director Qiao is here, I let Dragon Six go home." Song Xiaodong replied.

"Really!" Qiao Yutong complained, saying nothing further.

"Hey, let me ask you, last time you came to my house, why did you suddenly run off?" Song Xiaodong asked.

"I... got stage fright, alright? Your house has so many wives, all staring with ten pairs of eyes at me; tell me, could I not run?" Qiao Yutong said.

"True... after you left, they all reflected on it." Song Xiaodong nodded.

"With so many wives at your place, isn’t it noisy? How do you sleep at night?" Qiao Yutong asked Song Xiaodong.

"It’s not that noisy, but everyone does sleep quite late." Song Xiaodong replied.

"Why is that?"

"Because attending to the bed at night takes a longer time." Song Xiaodong replied.

"Eww!— Be careful I don’t report this place as a brothel and have it shut down!" Qiao Yutong threatened Song Xiaodong.

"Wow, officer, we’re all about love here, pure love, there’s no exchange of money!" Song Xiaodong protested to Director Qiao.

"Hmph, everyone caught in the anti-vice operation says that." Qiao Yutong coldly sneered at Song Xiaodong.

"Director Qiao, you handle vice operations too? Your department’s coverage is extensive." Song Xiaodong mocked Qiao Yutong.

"Mhm!"

Qiao Yutong twisted his neck and said to Song Xiaodong, "Of course, I’m the decathlon champion at our police station, known as Qiao Qingtian, making criminals run away at the sight!"

"How boastful, claiming to be Qingtian, just this afternoon you turned a blind eye and said Mr. Li’s two front teeth were lost from a fall. I don’t believe it." Song Xiaodong teased Qiao Yutong with a laugh.

"I helped you, and you still poke fun at me! Hmph, kindness isn’t rewarded, if I had known, I’d have let you and Dragon Six spend a night in detention." Qiao Yutong said.

"Have some conscience, Director Qiao, you’ve already let me stay in a detention center once, and you’re still planning to catch me? Is your heart made of iron?" Song Xiaodong sighed.

"Look at me, I’ve saved you from danger multiple times, your heart, even if it were stone, should be warmed by now!" Song Xiaodong dove into the role, giving a wistful sigh, shaking his head, and pretending to wipe non-existent tears.

"Hmph, look at me, I’ve tried to keep you overnight many times, yet you refuse. Even a block of wood should know my intentions by now!" Qiao Yutong mimicked Song Xiaodong, theatrically taunting him.

In no time, the car drove into the Su Family Courtyard.

"Director Qiao, don’t be nervous, everyone gets nervous their first visit." Song Xiaodong said with a smile to Qiao Yutong.

"What first visit are you talking about? Stop spouting nonsense!" Qiao Yutong glared at Song Xiaodong.

Song Xiaodong’s women were anxiously watching from the balcony.

"Hey, they’re back, they’re back!"

"Why are there two people in the car?"

"Is it Director Qiao driving?"

"Alert, alert! Director Qiao is here!" Xiao Yingying called out to the house from the balcony.

"Huh? Director Qiao is here?" Chu Xianling, who was lying spread-eagle on the sofa, quickly got up when she heard Director Qiao was coming.

"Yiyi, take in your underwear from the balcony!" Lin Su’er shouted towards Sun Yiyi’s room.

"Yiyi is showering!"

"Oh come on, showering three times a day like stuffing a thermos?" Lin Su’er complained and went to gather the clothes from the balcony.

"Quickly tidy up the living room!" Song Xiaoru instructed.

"Hurry, hurry, hurry!"

"Everyone go to your rooms and keep quiet." Song Xiaoru directed again.

"Oh dear, it’s like a vice raid!"

"Let’s go!" Song Xiaodong and Qiao Yutong got out of the car. Looking at the slightly drawn curtains on the second-floor balcony, Qiao Yutong hesitated to move.

She patted her chest, took a few deep breaths, and then said to Song Xiaodong, "Let’s go."

Qiao Yutong assumed there would be a crowd inside when the door opened, but only Song Xiaoru was sitting on the sofa, though the coffee table was already set with a fruit plate.

"Oh my, it’s Deputy Director Qiao!" Song Xiaoru feigned surprise.