My Life with Narration

Chapter 618: Chapter 609: Zhang Family’s Apology

Zhao Minghui was in high spirits today and invited some colleagues from the criminal investigation department who didn’t have assignments for a get-together.

As a consultant for the criminal investigation department, Su Qing naturally qualified to join, not to mention that everyone at the East City Public Security Bureau knew Su Qing was a popular figure, even the higher-ups treated him differently.

But he really had something to do tonight, and another point was that the reason he stayed on at the bureau was mostly for interest and networking.

As for money, he hadn’t cared about it for a long time.

Since Wen Jingqi helped out last time, he understood the importance of connections. If a businessman could have such strong connections, surely he could too in this department, so naturally, he needed to build good relationships.

Don’t be fooled by Zhao Minghui’s unreliable demeanor, he was the captain of the criminal investigation team at the Jiangcheng City Public Security Bureau, which was already a considerable position.

Outside, he was also not a small figure.

To put it this way, most protagonists in cop movies aren’t at a higher level than Zhao Minghui, as he was the head of a real power department.

The power he held in his hand was unimaginable to most people.

The reason he had such low presence with Su Qing was purely because Su Qing simply didn’t need his help.

No matter how much money or power you have, if I don’t need it, then what does it have to do with me whether you have it or not?

On the contrary, Zhao Minghui and Lin Chengcai valued his ability. Without saying anything else, he had contributed a lot to the bureau this past half year.

Though people like old Zhao didn’t say it, they naturally kept it in mind. Otherwise, why would such a big leader treat this young man so politely?

But as for other colleagues, he wasn’t that interested, their relationship was at most a nodding acquaintance, forcing conversation would just be awkward.

Rather than that, it was better to attend to his own matters.

At five in the afternoon, following the information on his phone, he arrived at Qingyuan Building at the agreed time.

Located in Jiangcheng City Center, Qingyuan Building was one of the most bustling areas, a restaurant that was rather upscale, even more so than where his ex-husband had once arranged to meet the landlady.

He parked his car, then had the staff lead him upstairs.

Inside a private room on the third floor of Qingyuan Building, Zhang Chao was all fidgety, as if there were nails on his seat making him uncomfortable.

He glanced at his watch now and then, appearing somewhat restless, it was unclear whether it was impatience or the shame of meeting Su Qing soon.

Seeing this behavior from his son, Zhang Yongcai couldn’t help but sigh; indeed, high IQ parents don’t necessarily produce high IQ kids.

In any case, he felt that Zhang Chao didn’t resemble him in the slightest bit. Clearly, he was a university graduate, the family didn’t ask him to make great achievements, but at least he could abide by the rules, couldn’t he?

Yet even this simplest of requests his son couldn’t fulfill, which was undeniably disappointing.

If it weren’t for the fact that he only had this one child, he would have considered letting him fend for himself.

"Alright, stop wriggling around like a maggot, sit still!" Zhang Yongcai said sternly.

Hearing this, Zhang Chao was disgruntled: "Dad, look, it’s already past five, and he’s not here yet, I think he’s just messing with us, he didn’t plan to talk to us at all!"

Looking at his watch, seeing it was indeed a few minutes past five, Zhang Yongcai remained relaxed and unconcerned, even if it were an hour past, he would still wait.

After all, they were seeking his favor, when would his son learn to mature a little?

"Stay put, getting anxious at the slightest setback, lack deep composure, with your attitude, tell me, what can you achieve?

If you’re like this when negotiating business, will you talk to others in this tone?

Or do you think that just because I sit there, the business will succeed?

The restaurant’s ingredients, supermarket supplies, and why others would want to dine at our place, do you think those fell into our lap for nothing?

If you keep this up, I might seriously consider if I’ve been too lax with you all these years. If you truly have the guts, after this matter, go out and make something of yourself, your mother and I will never interfere again. If you don’t have the skills, then stay calm, otherwise, figure out your own living expenses, you know I’m aware of the little money you have in hand!"

After his father’s lecture, Zhang Chao instantly cowered.

To say he’s convinced, naturally not; he even thought about walking away, making a career on his own, to earn the respect of his father.

But that was just thinking, now if he were to start a business, money wasn’t the issue, he didn’t even know what he could do.

Besides, just the thought of the hard work of going out to work made him feel he didn’t have the perseverance.

"W...wait until Tongtong gives birth, when the child is a bit older, I’ll definitely go out!"

Though feeling intimidated inwardly, his mouth remained as stubborn as ever.

But to Zhang Yongcai, who saw through what kind of person his son was, he could only chuckle coldly: "No need, a good man should seek his way in the world, don’t worry, when Little Tong gives birth, we’ll handle it, you’re not needed to care for her."

Zhang Chao: ...

Seeing his son silent, Zhang Yongcai felt even more disappointed, no ambition, no character, only impotent rage, how did his son turn out this way?

It was at this moment the private room door opened, and a waiter stepped in.

"Mr. Su, it’s here."

Su Qing nodded and stepped into the private room, instantly spotting the dejected Zhang Chao and the calm middle-aged man.

There was no need to guess, this must be Zhang Chao’s dad!

Seeing his arrival, Zhang Yongcai quickly stood up: "You’re Su Qing, Mr. Su? Hello, I’m Zhang Chao’s father. Sorry to come uninvited today, please don’t mind."

Saying this, Zhang Yongcai extended his hand.

Indeed, during Zhang Chao’s conversations with Wang Xing, Zhang Chao hadn’t mentioned that his father would come, which was why Zhang Yongcai stated it this way.

But Su Qing had already anticipated this, with Zhang Chao’s character, he definitely wouldn’t bow down to him, it had to be his family’s idea.

Seeing Zhang Yongcai extending his hand, Su Qing smiled: "Let’s skip the handshake, we’re not exactly friends, deep down wishing each other dead, why the pretense of politeness, isn’t it so fake?"

Saying this, Su Qing directly bypassed Zhang Yongcai and sat at the table, looking at Zhang Chao with a smile: "Yo, isn’t this my old classmate, how come this time you didn’t have your wife come forward, did you actually decide to show up yourself?"

"Su Qing, you..." Hearing this, Zhang Chao felt his temper rise, he slammed the table and stood up, but before he could finish, Zhang Yongcai shouted angrily:

"Shut up, apologize to Mr. Su!"

"Dad, I..."

"I said apologize!" Zhang Yongcai continued, his voice now showing anger.

This son of his couldn’t see the larger picture or understand the situation, unable to accomplish things yet adept at creating problems.

"S...sorry!"

"Louder, apologize to whom, for what?"

People age and become shrewd, especially those in business, even those with minor assets, they’re all crafty individuals.

Without waiting for Su Qing to speak, Zhang Yongcai barked in anger.

"I’m sorry, Su Qing, I spoke without thinking, please forgive me!"

Zhang Chao trembled, slightly bowed, his face flushed red as he spoke.

[His apology was humiliating and without the slightest sincerity, as low as he felt now, that’s how much resentment he harbored against you, already planning his retaliation after this matter was settled.

But someone with neither money nor power couldn’t take revenge, it wasn’t worth worrying about.]

Listening to the narration in his mind, Su Qing couldn’t help but smile as he looked at Zhang Chao across the table and said, "I’ve already mentioned, bothering with you is unnecessary, because I’ve never cared about you."

With that, he looked at Zhang Yongcai and said with a smile:

"At your age, you wouldn’t have prepared a recorder like your daughter-in-law, would you? If so, I’d be very disappointed."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yongcai’s expression turned incredibly unpleasant, yet he still managed to smile and said:

"Youthful indiscretions, please forgive him, Mr. Su!"

"Youthful? But we are classmates, remember?"

Zhang Yongcai: ...

At this moment, he had only one feeling, this young man didn’t play by the rules

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