Is it appropriate for me to go in now

Seeing the confusion on Wang Shuo and the others' faces, Wang Hongyuan whispered something in their ears.

Upon hearing this, Wang Shuo and Bai Chenghao's expressions changed drastically.

The top official of Liu City!

How could they have ever imagined that Qin Ning, a mere orphan, would actually know someone like this?

How was this possible?

Could the phone call Qin Ning made just now have been to Zhou De?

At this thought, Wang Shuo and Bai Chenghao began to feel uneasy.

"Director Zhou, I wonder who that Young Master Qin is..."

Wang Hongyuan was no fool. He realized something at this moment, understanding that Zhou De's appearance was actually because of Qin Ning.

He asked cautiously.

"You don't have the qualifications to know," Zhou De coldly snorted.

"This..."

Hearing this, Wang Hongyuan looked embarrassed, but he also felt a bit displeased in his heart.

He was the director of the provincial bureau. In terms of status, he was also at the departmental level, the same as Zhou De, just with different authorities.

Now that Zhou De was giving him so little face, how could Wang Hongyuan not feel resentful?

However, he naturally didn't dare to show these thoughts on his face. After all, in terms of power and influence, Zhou De was still far above him.

Thinking this, Wang Hongyuan quickly put on an apologetic smile and said, "Director Zhou, how about this: I'll play the host today and treat you and that Young Master Qin to a meal. I wonder if..."

In his view, as long as he smoothed things over with Zhou De and let the other party cool down, the matter would naturally be resolved.

However, to Wang Hongyuan's surprise, Zhou De said with a cold face, "You don't need to ask me. This matter isn't something I can make the call on."

"What do you mean?"

Hearing this, Wang Hongyuan immediately frowned.

What did he mean he couldn't make the call?

As the dignified top official of Liu City, how could he not make the call?

Screech!

Just as Wang Hongyuan was thinking this, another car braked sharply and stopped at the restaurant entrance.

When he saw Guo Zhengwen step out of the car, Wang Hongyuan was first startled, and then a look of joy appeared on his face.

Obviously, Guo Zhengwen was the top official of the province and also Zhou De's direct superior. He and Guo Zhengwen had some ties. He didn't expect the other party to coincidentally arrive here as well. If Guo Zhengwen could help put in a good word later, then Zhou De naturally wouldn't dare to pursue the matter any further, right?

Thinking this, he hurriedly ran over to Guo Zhengwen. "Minister Guo, what a coincidence. What brings you here?"

"Do you really think it's a coincidence?"

To Wang Hongyuan's surprise, Guo Zhengwen's expression was equally unpleasant.

He was confused at first, but then his heart skipped a beat.

Could Guo Zhengwen also be here because of Qin Ning?

How was this possible?

To be able to alarm a figure at Zhou De's level was already something Wang Hongyuan hadn't expected; it was completely out of his calculations.

If someone told him now that the top official of the province had personally rushed over here because of a single phone call from Qin Ning, that would be an absolute fantasy!

"Is Young Master Qin still inside?"

Guo Zhengwen ignored Wang Hongyuan. Instead, he walked over to Zhou De and asked.

Zhou De nodded slightly, then pointed at Wang Shuo. "That is Wang Shuo."

Hearing this, Guo Zhengwen looked over, truly wishing he could slap the other party to death.

He knew of Qin Ning's terrifying influence. Now, such a figure had actually been offended in their Guangning City. If this matter wasn't handled well, when the capital assigned blame, he would also bear joint responsibility.

Feeling Guo Zhengwen's sweeping gaze, Wang Shuo, Bai Chenghao, and the others were so terrified that their legs went soft.

Of course, they recognized him.

After all, as the top official of the province, Guo Zhengwen appeared on television quite often.

Bai Chenghao was alarmed, his body trembling.

To be able to alarm a big shot like Guo Zhengwen, this was clearly no longer something a nobody like him could fathom.

Wang Shuo's face was deathly pale, feeling as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a pile of flies.

He had claimed he would stand up for Bai Chenghao for the sake of face. How could he have imagined that such a trivial matter would actually alarm the top official of the province?

He now wished he could slap Bai Chenghao to death.

The damn bastard had previously said that Qin Ning was just an orphan.

What kind of orphan could have such massive influence?

"Minister Guo... the child is ignorant. He offended your distinguished guest today due to my lax discipline. Please... please..."

Wang Hongyuan was also trembling with fear, completely panicking.

He hadn't expected that even Guo Zhengwen would step forward at this moment. The matter had clearly escalated to a height he couldn't imagine.

Although he still didn't know Young Master Qin's background, it was clear that the other party was an existence their Wang family could not afford to offend!

"Your lax discipline is your own business. No need to tell me. I can't make the call on this matter either," Guo Zhengwen coldly snorted.

Hearing this, Wang Hongyuan almost fainted from fright.

Zhou De had said the exact same words just now.

But such a sentence coming from Zhou De's mouth and from Guo Zhengwen's mouth were two completely different concepts.

How was this possible?

From what Guo Zhengwen meant, could it be that even he, the top official of the province, couldn't make the call?

Boom boom boom...

Right at this moment, the roaring sound of an engine came from the distant sky.

Looking over, they saw an armed helicopter flying toward them.

The surrounding streets had been cleared at some unknown point. The helicopter hovered directly above an intersection and was slowly descending.

After the engine was shut off, several fully armed soldiers ran out, followed by an elderly man in a military uniform, his face full of solemnity.

When he recognized the other party, Wang Hongyuan's face instantly turned deathly pale.

He knew he was absolutely doomed this time.

Who was Elder Liu?

This was the number two figure in the entire country!

No wonder even Guo Zhengwen said he couldn't make the call on this matter.

So even Elder Liu had been alarmed into coming?

But how could Qin Ning, a young man, have any connection to a figure like Elder Liu?

Wait, hadn't Wang Shuo said on the phone earlier that the other party was an orphan?

Could this Young Master Qin be Elder Liu's long-lost grandson or some other relative from his early years?

"Old Chief."

Zhou De and Guo Zhengwen immediately went up to greet him, then pointed at Wang Hongyuan, Wang Shuo, and the others, whispering something.

Elder Liu nodded slightly, merely glancing at Wang Hongyuan and his group.

Right then, siblings Jiang Zhi and Jiang Yanran walked out from the restaurant doors.

Seeing that so many big shots were actually present, Jiang Yanran was instantly dumbfounded, massive waves of shock already surging in her heart.

Just what kind of background did her martial granduncle have?

"Elder Liu." Jiang Zhi was fairly calm. After all, when they were drinking together last night, he had seen Elder Liu acting very politely toward Qin Ning.

Elder Liu nodded and then asked, "Is Qin Ning still eating? Would it be appropriate for me to go in and see him right now?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present stood frozen in shock.

What did he mean, would it be appropriate for him to go in and see him right now?

Given Elder Liu's status, how could such words possibly come out of his mouth?

Wang Hongyuan's legs went weak, and he could barely stand steady. As for Wang Shuo, Bai Chenghao, and the others, their vision went dark and they nearly fainted on the spot.