Chapter 2403 - 2205: Cutting Off Someone’s Livelihood Is Like Killing Their Parents
Chapter 2403: Chapter 2205: Cutting Off Someone’s Livelihood Is Like Killing Their Parents
"Alright, alright."
Song Xiaodong, Chu Xianling, Huang Qingyuan, and Zheng Lulu hadn’t been eating for long when the sound of police sirens suddenly came from the street. Soon, they saw a row of police cars stop outside the open-air seafood beer plaza.
Some unknown passerby or diner who saw Huang Yuansheng organizing a group against Huang Qingyuan and Zheng Lulu had secretly called the police.
Huang Yuansheng was not new to such situations, and when he heard the sirens getting louder, he guessed that the police were probably heading their way. He quickly went to the door to greet them, walking up to the officers with a smile.
"Hello, we are from the xxxx police station. We just received a report about a fight occurring here. Please cooperate with the investigation," the officer said to Huang Yuansheng.
"Of course, of course, I will cooperate," Huang Yuansheng nodded as he said this, while pulling out a cigarette and offering it to the officer.
"Sorry, I’m on duty, I cannot smoke," the officer coldly refused Huang Yuansheng.
"Right, right, on duty, on duty," Huang Yuansheng repeated while putting the cigarette away.
"The caller reported seeing a man and a woman surrounded by a group, seemingly being assaulted. Are those two still here?" the officer asked Huang Yuansheng.
"Yes, yes, they’re over there," Huang Yuansheng pointed to Song Xiaodong’s table as he replied.
The officer then walked over to the four at Song Xiaodong’s table.
The officer was nearsighted and only upon reaching Song Xiaodong did he see clearly who it was.
"So it’s Mr. Song!" The officer, who had been stern to Huang Yuansheng, now sported a broad smile in front of Song Xiaodong.
"And you are...?" Song Xiaodong looked up and sized up the young officer, realizing he didn’t know him.
"Mr. Song, I work under Deputy Director Qiao," the officer introduced himself to Song Xiaodong.
"Oh...hello, hello," Song Xiaodong extended his hand to shake the officer’s, though he still didn’t recognize him.
"Mr. Song, what brings you to have barbecue here?" the officer asked Song Xiaodong.
"Oh, I’m here specially accompanying my wife today," Song Xiaodong said, turning to glance at Chu Xianling.
The officer followed Song Xiaodong’s gaze and saw Chu Xianling, then bowed his head slightly and said, "Lady Song."
Chu Xianling smiled politely and nodded slightly in return.
"Mr. Song, our police station just received a report of a fight happening here, could you tell us what happened?" the officer asked Song Xiaodong.
"Oh, it’s like this. My two friends here found a hair in their dish — a peanut and edamame mix. They raised the issue with the manager, and words got a little heated, leading to some conflict. Since this is Boss Huang’s place and we’re all friends, I acted as the mediator. The issue has been resolved, and the conflict is settled, so there’s nothing to worry about," Song Xiaodong explained while gesturing toward Huang Qingyuan and Zheng Lulu.
"I see, if that’s the case and it’s resolved, I won’t trouble you any further, Mr. Song," said the officer, preparing to leave.
"Sorry for the inconvenience. It was just a minor argument, and it made you come all this way," Song Xiaodong told the officer.
"Just doing my duty, sir," the officer said and then left.
Huang Qingyuan and Zheng Lulu were even more surprised.
Chu Xianling’s husband could make a big boss like Huang Yuansheng act so submissively towards him, and even the police officer seemed to respond to him as if he was a servant to command — what kind of family background did he have?
Such an impressive person, yet so low-key.
Huang Qingyuan and Zheng Lulu were on a business trip to Minghe, so they weren’t familiar with the local family affairs, the Su Family, or Song Xiaodong.
Both being bank managers, they felt a bit arrogant and reckless traveling outside, but looking back now, they realized how shallow and laughable they seemed.
"Mr. Song, are you really just a businessman? Why do the policemen know you and show you such respect?" asked Huang Qingyuan.
"Oh, it’s like this, I have a friend who’s a policeman, so over time, the other officers at the station got to know me too," Song Xiaodong replied nonchalantly.
Chu Xianling, knowing that the so-called police friend was actually Qiao Yutong, couldn’t help but give Song Xiaodong a look while chewing her food.
"Mr. Song, you really have a significant presence here in Minghe. If I ever come to Minghe to become a branch manager, I’ll need your guidance!" said Huang Qingyuan, who quickly shifted his mindset from being impressed by the ’energy’ background of this man named Song to trying to curry favor.
"Yes, both Qingyuan and I are newcomers here, so Mr. Song, being a local, we might need your help in the future," added Zheng Lulu.
"I’m just a businessman. You’re the ones running a bank, it’s really you who’d be helping me!" Song Xiaodong said, giving a meaningful look to Huang Qingyuan and Zheng Lulu.
"Yes, yes, Mr. Song, if you ever need bank loans or capital turnover, just let us know," Huang Qingyuan said to Song Xiaodong.
"Hmm."
After chatting for a while longer, another car drove up to the entrance of the open-air barbecue plaza. Song Xiaodong raised his eyelids, glancing casually, and suddenly blinked.
This license plate was familiar to Song Xiaodong; it was Qiao Yutong’s car.
Sure enough, Qiao Yutong stepped out in uniform, walking to the center of the open-air barbecue plaza and looking around.
Song Xiaodong waved his arm at Qiao Yutong.
"What are you doing?" Chu Xianling asked Song Xiaodong.
Without saying anything, Song Xiaodong just puckered his lips in the direction where Qiao Yutong was standing.
"Wow, the news travels fast, that young officer wasn’t gone ten minutes before the Deputy Director showed up," Chu Xianling remarked sarcastically to Song Xiaodong.
Huang Qingyuan and Zheng Lulu heard this — the Deputy Director.
"Oh dear, that young officer of mine is quite hasty. He just told me Mr. Song was here for barbecue, but didn’t mention there were other guests. I thought I could join Mr. Song to snag some midnight snacks!" Qiao Yutong joked as he looked at Song Xiaodong, Chu Xianling, Zheng Lulu, and Huang Qingyuan, laughing while walking over.