Chapter 164: The Potential to be a Romantic (Part 1)

Chapter 164: The Potential to be a Romantic

Should he help Xiao Keming, or should he help Zhou Lang? Police Chief Sun Yongkang felt a moment of hesitation.

This involved the issue of picking a side. If he helped Xiao Keming, it would essentially mean standing in opposition to Secretary Lei Gang and Governor Zhao Cang.

If he helped Zhou Lang, he would offend Vice Mayor Yan Jialin.

In matters like this, one could only please one side and could not play both ends against the middle.

Comparing the two, even a fool would know which side to take. How could the influence of a vice mayor compare to that of a municipal party secretary and a governor?

"I had better enforce the law impartially. Secretary Lei and Governor Zhao are both upright and honest people. If Zhou Lang has really committed a crime, I don't need to give him special treatment. If Xiao Keming has committed a crime, he needs to be taken down a peg or two as well. This guy has been getting quite arrogant in Feiyun City over the years."

Very quickly, Director Sun Yongkang made up his mind. Of course, until the matter was cleared up, neither Zhou Lang nor Xiao Keming were people he could afford to offend.

"Zhou Lang, why are you here?"

Under Xiao Keming's astonished gaze, Director Sun Yongkang walked straight toward Zhou Lang and spoke to him politely.

"Chief Sun, it's all because of Xiao Keming. You've met Li Mengxue, the owner of Lovers Bar. She's my friend. Wang Dacheng, the boss of Dacheng Real Estate Company, wants to force a purchase of Lovers Bar for only ten million. Young Miss Li naturally refused, but that man Wang Dacheng is shameless. He actually hired some of Xiao Keming's subordinates to threaten Young Miss Li and even started hitting people. I happened to run into this, so naturally, I had to teach this bunch of lawless scoundrels a lesson."

Zhou Lang said airily, "Some second-generation officials have no regard for the law and are arrogant and domineering. They deserve a lesson. If this continues, what will society become?"

Listening to Zhou Lang's words, Director Sun Yongkang was shocked by Wang Dacheng and Xiao Keming's lawlessness, but at the same time, he became even more convinced that Zhou Lang's background was extraordinary. If Zhou Lang couldn't firmly suppress Xiao Keming and Vice Mayor Yan Jialin, he probably wouldn't speak so nonchalantly, as these words sounded like something a high-level leader would say when commenting on municipal affairs.

However, Director Sun Yongkang did not express his stance on the matter for the time being. Although he knew Zhou Lang was in the right and had a stronger background, he couldn't offend Xiao Keming and Vice Mayor Yan Jialin to the point of no return. This was the way of officialdom. Although he was an upright and selfless person, he couldn't make enemies everywhere. If one made enemies everywhere in the official circles, there would be no telling how many hidden arrows there might be. One could be backstabbed at any moment, making it impossible to move an inch or survive in officialdom.

But in Xiao Keming's eyes, Director Sun Yongkang's attitude made him overjoyed. He felt that Director Sun Yongkang only knew Zhou Lang and probably didn't have much of a friendship with him.

"Zhou Lang, who do you think you are? Are you the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission?" Xiao Keming mocked, "I am a second-generation official. Chief Sun and my father are colleagues. I've got you cornered today. Is what you're saying of any use?"

Hearing Xiao Keming say this, Director Sun Yongkang's expression changed slightly. He looked at Xiao Keming and asked, "Keming, is what Zhou Lang just said true?"

"Uncle Sun, it is indeed the case. However, this is a matter between me, Wang Dacheng, and Lovers Bar. This guy is just being too nosy. Look at how many of my men are lying on the ground. Hurry up and arrest this brat."

Xiao Keming said. His father, Vice Mayor Yan Jialin, was also a member of the municipal party committee and held more power than Director Sun Yongkang, so he spoke somewhat carelessly and didn't hold Director Sun Yongkang in high regard.

"Keming, it is true that I am a colleague of your father, but it is wrong for you to come here and cause trouble. Business must be based on mutual consent; you cannot force a purchase. I think you should take your people and leave."

Director Sun Yongkang said. He hadn't mentioned holding Xiao Keming accountable, which was already giving Xiao Keming Face. If they were to really go into it, Xiao Keming's gathering of a crowd to cause trouble was grounds for detention.

"Uncle Sun, are you just going to let this brat Zhou Lang go like that?" Xiao Keming still didn't know when to quit and actually said with great dissatisfaction. In reality, Director Sun Yongkang had already let him off the hook.

"Keming, it's better to make big issues small and small issues disappear."

Director Sun Yongkang said, while inwardly cursing Xiao Keming for being a complete idiot who didn't know how to take a hint when given a way out. He was already worried that Zhou Lang wouldn't let it go, and now that Xiao Keming was saying such things, he feared Zhou Lang would be very unhappy, as according to procedure, this incident was indeed Xiao Keming's fault.

"Chief Sun, Xiao Keming acting as a thug for Wang Dacheng and endangering public security is not a small matter. If nothing else, at the very least, Xiao Keming must guarantee he won't come to Lovers Bar to cause trouble again, pay for the damages, warn Wang Dacheng, and thoroughly investigate whether Wang Dacheng has any past illegal activities."

Sure enough, seeing that Xiao Keming was still spouting nonsense, Zhou Lang became a bit displeased.

"Zhou Lang, who the hell do you think you are? You want me to pay compensation? No way in hell. You've injured so many of my men, prepare to Face the music."

Xiao Keming shouted.

Zhou Lang and Xiao Keming clashed again, and Director Sun Yongkang found himself in a difficult position.

After hesitating for a moment, he leaned into Zhou Lang's ear and whispered, "Let Xiao Keming take his people away first. Consider it giving me some Face. I will give you an explanation for this matter."

Zhou Lang knew that Director Sun Yongkang was in a tough spot, so he nodded.

"Keming, take your brothers to the hospital first. I will handle the matter between you and Zhou Lang," Director Sun Yongkang said, turning to Xiao Keming.

"Uncle Sun, why don't you just arrest this bastard Zhou Lang?" Xiao Keming was still relentless. He didn't know that Zhou Lang's background was much greater than his and that he was about to be in trouble soon.

"Xiao Keming, just listen to me this time. Don't make things difficult for me, okay?" Director Sun Yongkang said.

Hearing that Director Sun Yongkang's tone seemed much colder, Xiao Keming realized that Zhou Lang likely had a background as well, which helped him sober up a bit.

"Zhou Lang must be an acquaintance of Police Chief Sun Yongkang. A wise man doesn't fight when the odds are against him. I'll settle my men first, then find my father. I'll make both Zhou Lang and Police Chief Sun Yongkang pay dearly."

Xiao Keming thought to himself and roared at "Big Head Brother," "You are really embarrassing me! Hurry up and help me move everyone into the cars."

"Yes, Boss."

"Big Head Brother" had wet his pants, so he went to carry the people lying on the ground while reeking of urine. These people were all groaning, but not a single one could stand up, which was very strange.

"You guys, help out. Call the hospital and get all the injured people to the hospital first," Director Sun Yongkang said upon seeing this. He didn't like Xiao Keming's foolish behavior, but he didn't want to offend him to the point of no return either.

…

Soon, the hospital vehicles arrived. Xiao Keming and the others left together, leaving only Director Sun Yongkang and a group of police officers.

"Director Sun, today's matter has put you in a difficult spot. Why don't you give Secretary Lei a call after you get back and report this incident? I am a law-abiding person. Just report it truthfully, and Secretary Lei will definitely handle this matter personally."

Zhou Lang said to Director Sun Yongkang. He knew Lei Gang's character. Although he and Lei Gang addressed each other as brothers, he also addressed the old General Qin as a brother, so Lei Gang would still have to give him this Face.

"That brat Xiao Keming is no good, but he is Vice Mayor Yan Jialin's illegitimate son. I am afraid that if the matter blows up, it won't be good for you or for me."

Director Sun Yongkang sighed, expressing his concerns.

"Don't be afraid of making things big. Just report it to Secretary Lei. Even if Xiao Keming goes to Vice Mayor Yan Jialin, he won't be able to stir up any major trouble," Zhou Lang said calmly, as if Xiao Keming and Vice Mayor Yan Jialin were not worth mentioning in his eyes.

In fact, that was the case. Behind Secretary Lei Gang was the old General Qin. The old general was a pillar of the nation. In China, how many people could touch the old General Qin?

"Alright, then I'll be going."

Zhou Lang's words were equivalent to giving Director Sun Yongkang a reassurance. He soon left with his police officers. He knew that Xiao Keming and Vice Mayor Yan Jialin were both people who would take revenge for the slightest grievance. Only by letting Secretary Lei know about this could he perhaps remain safe and sound.

…

"Zhou Lang, thank you."

Li Mengxue said with mixed feelings after watching Director Sun Yongkang and the others leave.

In front of people with backgrounds like Wang Dacheng and Xiao Keming, she felt how powerless she was. She also wished so much to find a shoulder to lean on, but she felt that there was no possibility between her and Zhou Lang. She couldn't just snatch Zhou Lang away from Ivanova.

"Boss Li, why are you being so polite? I used to be your employee, and now my girlfriend works here, so of course, I have a responsibility to protect the safety of Lovers Bar. I will be responsible for this matter to the end. That Xiao Keming and Vice Mayor Yan Jialin are just paper tigers; they will be in trouble soon."

Zhou Lang smiled and said.

"Okay."

Li Mengxue nodded. If any other man had said such things, she would definitely have thought that the man was bragging, but she happened to believe Zhou Lang very much because Zhou Lang had given her too many surprises.

Now she felt even more that as long as Zhou Lang was around, even if the sky fell, Zhou Lang would be able to hold it up.

"I'm going to school."

Afterwards, Zhou Lang greeted Ivanova and also left Lovers Bar.

…

Arriving at school, the fifth and sixth periods had already finished.

The seventh and eighth periods were foreign language classes. At this moment, it was the break before class.

"Zhou Lang, you are too bold. You actually answered a phone call right in front of Teacher Han Qiuyue and left without even saying goodbye." The big fatty Li Ning walked over and said to Zhou Lang, "Teacher Han is not someone to be trifled with. She has already asked for your name. You're likely going to be in trouble in the Clinical Medicine class the day after tomorrow."

"Yeah, she's an ice beauty. Once you skip class, it's like you've committed an unforgivable crime," Huang Hairong also said.

"Actually, this might not be a bad thing. Today is the first time Teacher Han is teaching us; how many people's names could she remember? Zhou Lang pulled a stunt like this, so Teacher Han must have remembered him. Furthermore, Teacher Han might want to lecture him privately, which gives him the opportunity to have one-on-one contact with Teacher Han. Think about it, this is a truly brilliant trick for picking up girls."

But Zhou Jianping said, "Zhou Lang, I haven't seen you for a summer break, and you've changed a lot. Before, you wouldn't even pay attention to girls, but now you've rented a place outside and must have found a girlfriend. And you were actually able to come up with such a method to attract Teacher Han's attention; you really have the potential to be a romantic."