Cousin

Just now, when he heard the other party being called Secretary Guo, Chen Xuewei was still wondering, which Secretary Guo was this?

From the city or the neighboring county?

But there didn't seem to be any secretary surnamed Guo in those places either.

It couldn't possibly be Guo Zhengwen from the provincial government, right?

He did have such a thought.

But he immediately dismissed it.

After all, in Chen Xuewei's view, with Chief Zhang's status, how could he possibly come into contact with a figure in that position?

Yet now, Chief Zhang actually said that the person on the phone really was Guo Zhengwen!

"Secretary... Secretary Guo?"

He still couldn't quite believe it. He took the phone and answered.

"It's me."

A familiar voice came through the phone, instantly making Chen Xuewei's heart skip a beat. Sweat began to bead on his forehead.

It really was Guo Zhengwen.

How was this possible?

The top leader of the province had actually called personally.

Just what kind of background did that Young Master Qin have?

To think he could even alarm an existence like Guo Zhengwen.

"I have already sent people from the province. They should arrive by tonight. When the time comes, you and your son will come back together. You'd better start thinking about how to write a report for me," Guo Zhengwen's voice was slightly deep.

Hearing this, Chen Xuewei didn't dare to retort, his heart overwhelmed with unparalleled shock.

Guo Zhengwen was actually sending people from the province personally to handle the handover?

Just because Chen Rong offended that Young Master Qin?

How could that be?

It wasn't as if he had violated heavenly laws; was there a need for such a massive show of force?

He couldn't help but say, "Secretary Guo, isn't this a bit..."

Before he could finish, Guo Zhengwen gave a cold snort and interrupted, "Do you think I'm making a mountain out of a molehill?"

"N-No." How could Chen Xuewei dare to say it out loud?

"Heh, let me put it to you this way. Forget about your son Chen Rong; even if I, Guo Zhengwen, accidentally offended Young Master Qin, I would still face disciplinary action and have to go to Beijing to write a self-criticism. Do you still think I'm making a mountain out of a molehill?"

How is that possible?

Hearing Guo Zhengwen's words, Chen Xuewei was completely stunned, breaking out in a cold sweat from sheer terror.

He really couldn't understand how a young man could possess such immense power.

"This matter could actually be big or small, but since it involves Young Master Qin, I can only handle it with the maximum penalty. As long as your son hasn't done anything shady, everything can still be discussed."

After saying this, Guo Zhengwen didn't wait for Chen Xuewei to respond and simply hung up the phone.

"Dad, is... is it Secretary Guo from the province?"

Chen Rong's face was pale with fright. Although he hadn't heard exactly what was said on the phone, from Chen Xuewei's reaction and brief words, he could tell that the other party was definitely Guo Zhengwen.

But how could this be possible?

Could Qin Ning's matter actually alarm an existence of this level?

Hearing Chen Rong's question, Chen Xuewei didn't speak. He just glanced at his son, took a deep breath, and then said to Chief Zhang, "Take him back first."

"Understood, Secretary Chen."

Chief Zhang replied. He didn't need the other party to tell him; he had already been prepared to make the arrest.

This was, after all, an order personally given by Guo Zhengwen.

At the same time, Chief Zhang couldn't suppress the shock in his heart.

Such an incredibly awesome figure had come to the town, and he had been completely unaware.

But judging from Yang Yong's reaction just now, the other party obviously knew.

This instantly made Chief Zhang extremely envious. If only he could cling to such a thick thigh one day.

Soon, Chen Rong was escorted into the car by Chief Zhang. Chen Xuewei was afraid his son would suffer grievances at the station, so he simply got into the car and went along.

"Let's go, it's almost time to eat. We should head up too."

Wang Er glanced at Xia Fei and the others, then looked at Yang Yong. "Secretary Yang, care to join us?"

"Sure," Yang Yong nodded.

...

Soon, when they returned to the hotel, the waiters had already started serving the dishes.

Qin Ning was sitting at the host's table. Along with Su Xingwan, Cheng Weiyang, Gu Siyu, Qin Fei, Yang Xin, Jiang Yanran, and Lin Yuting, there were already eight people. Adding Tang Yuan and his wife, as well as the two elders of the Tang family, Tang Zhengwei and his wife, the main table was basically full.

Therefore, Wang Er and the others had to find another table to sit at together.

After drinking a few cups with Qin Ning, Tang Yuan and Pan Xinran stood up to leave, going to toast the other guests in attendance one by one.

The girls took turns holding and teasing Tang Ningfei. Qin Ning chatted with the two elders and took out a jade pendant, placing it on Tang Ningfei. "Dad, Mom, this is an amulet I got for Ningfei. It will bless her to grow up healthy. Do you still have the tea leaves I gave you last time? If you've finished them, I'll give you some more later."

"There's still plenty left. Stop worrying about us. You and Xiao Fei need to take care of your own health too," Sun Qiuqiong reminded them.

Qin Fei couldn't help but smile. "Mom, do you really need to worry about us? It's not like you don't know my brother's situation. Just set your mind completely at ease."

Hearing this, the two elders agreed.

At this moment, Tang Yuan returned, followed by a middle-aged man in his forties. Looking at his appearance, he actually looked somewhat similar to Tang Zhengwei.

"Xiao Ning, Xiao Fei, this is Cousin Uncle Shen Zhijian from the village. When you came last time, he wasn't here, so I couldn't introduce you," Tang Yuan said.

"Hello, Cousin Uncle."

Both Qin Ning and Qin Fei greeted him very politely.

Although Shen Zhijian's actual age was only in his forties, perhaps due to working in the fields all year round, he looked much older than normal people his age, and his hair had already turned somewhat gray.

Suddenly, with a thud.

Shen Zhijian came in front of Qin Ning and actually knelt down directly towards him.

"Cousin Uncle, what are you doing?"

Qin Ning hurriedly helped him up and said, "We are family. Just say whatever you need to say. There's no need for this."

"Xiao Ning, your Cousin Uncle is begging you. Please save my mother," Shen Zhijian said, tears streaming down his aged face.

His mother, who was Tang Zhengwei's aunt, according to seniority, Qin Fei had to call her Great-Aunt.

The Great-Aunt's health had always been poor. The last time Qin Fei and Qin Ning came, she happened to have gone to the city hospital with Shen Zhijian, so they hadn't bumped into each other.

Tang Zhengwei had the tea leaves that Qin Ning had left behind. He knew that this tea also had a certain effect on curing illnesses, but he didn't dare to take it out casually. After all, if something went wrong from drinking it, it would be troublesome.

A few days ago, after Shen Zhijian came back, he went to Tang Zhengwei's house. Learning that the other party's old leg injury had actually healed, he naturally couldn't help but ask, and through this, he learned some things about Qin Ning.

Today was Tang Ningfei's full moon banquet, and Shen Zhijian had also come. He bumped into Tang Yuan just now, chatted with him for a few words, and learned that Qin Ning was also there. So he came here immediately, hoping that Qin Ning could lend a helping hand.

After listening to Tang Zhengwei briefly explain the course of events, Qin Ning nodded, looked at Shen Zhijian, and said, "It's alright, Cousin Uncle. I'll just go back to the village with you later."