Watching Secretary Zhang's retreating figure, Du Yu furrowed his brows, feeling a surge of anger in his heart.
After all, he was a deputy director of the district, and he even had an uncle in a higher position.
As the saying goes, if you don't respect the monk, you should at least respect the Buddha. But Secretary Zhang was clearly trying to make things completely ugly.
Why?
Was it just for those two young people, a man and a woman, from just now?
Although he didn't know the exact identities of those two, in Du Yu's eyes, Secretary Zhang's attitude was obviously a bit too much.
He gave a soft, cold snort. Looking at Li Ya beside him, who wore a face full of grievance, his anger flared up. He grabbed her and quickly walked out of the car sales hall.
Hello, Second Uncle, it's me, Du Yu.
As soon as he came out, Du Yu immediately made a phone call.
On the other end of the line, Du Mingcheng had just finished a meeting. After learning the whole story over the phone, he couldn't help but frown. You said that brother and sister are surnamed Qin?
Recently, no major figures seemed to have visited Liu City, and he hadn't heard of any young master surnamed Qin from the capital.
Just who were this Qin Ning and Qin Fei that Du Mingcheng was talking about?
Why had he never heard of them at all?
But to make Secretary Zhang treat them with such caution, one could imagine that their background was definitely not simple.
I'll look into it for you first. As for Secretary Zhang, I'll personally have a word with him later. Just relax, nothing will happen.
After saying this, Du Mingcheng hung up the phone. He then scrolled through his contacts, found a special number, and immediately dialed it.
Hello, it's me, Du Mingcheng. Help me look up two people...
Du Mingcheng spoke into the phone.
Understood, Chief Du. Please wait a moment.
A voice came from the other end of the phone, but less than a few seconds later, an exclamation of surprise followed.
What is it? Did you find them? Du Mingcheng asked.
Chief Du, the files of these two people... are actually classified as confidential. We don't have the authority to view them here. But wait a moment, I'll try to submit an application upward. Maybe our superiors can provide us with some information.
Alright, Du Mingcheng replied, but he couldn't help feeling puzzled.
Just what kind of background did these two young people have, that even the city's agencies were unable to look them up?
Even for those top-tier young masters from the capital, Liu City should at least be able to find some basic information.
Chief Du, the higher-ups replied. Top secret. No one has the authority to view it. And... and...
And what?
Hearing the voice on the phone, Du Mingcheng had a bad premonition.
Even the higher-level departments had no authority to view it?
Such a thing had clearly exceeded his understanding.
The higher-ups asked us who was looking into these two people. I told them your name. I guess someone will call you in a bit. I'll hang up first so the line isn't busy.
Beep, beep, beep...
The sound of the disconnected call came from the phone. Du Mingcheng was already standing there dumbfounded, the bad feeling in his heart growing stronger and stronger.
However, less than a few seconds after the call was hung up, someone immediately called him, just as expected.
Du Mingcheng glanced at the caller ID. It was an unknown number, and the location displayed the word Capital.
Just this simple word made his heart leap into his throat.
Hello...
Upon answering, Du Mingcheng's voice clearly carried a slight tremble.
It's me.
Only these two words came from the other end of the line.
However, the moment he heard the other party's voice, Du Mingcheng's mind went blank, as if it had exploded.
It wasn't until a good while later that the phone was hung up.
The hand Du Mingcheng used to hold the phone was actually trembling.
He took a long moment to recover before he found Du Yu's number again and immediately dialed it.
Hello, Second Uncle, how are things?
Du Yu was currently driving back. He hadn't expected his second uncle to call back after only about ten minutes, which made him feel a bit flattered.
Li Ya was sitting in the passenger seat. She naturally knew who Du Yu's second uncle was.
With him taking action, the matter would most likely be resolved.
Do you have any idea how much trouble you've caused?
Du Mingcheng's furious voice came through the Bluetooth earpiece, echoing in the confined space of the car. It was exceptionally clear, startling not only Du Yu but also Li Ya in the passenger seat.
Right now, immediately, get your ass over here! Let me tell you, no one can help you with this! Furthermore, because I helped you look into those two people's information, I have now been targeted by the National Security Bureau. They demanded that I rush to the capital before tomorrow to give a detailed report on this matter!
This... how is that possible?
Du Yu pulled the car over to the side of the road, his hands and feet trembling.
Obviously, from his second uncle's words, he also heard the severity of the situation.
Get over here immediately, do you hear me?! Du Mingcheng roared into the phone again.
Du Yu's voice trembled, I... I... I understand, Second Uncle. I'll get over there right now.
After hanging up, his hands and feet were still shaking; he clearly couldn't drive anymore.
Looking at Li Ya in the passenger seat, Du Yu wished he could hack her to pieces alive.
This whole thing started because of this woman. Heaven knows what kind of terrifying background the people she just offended had!
Hurry up and get over here to drive! Du Yu roared angrily.
Li Ya didn't dare to hesitate. She hurriedly switched seats with him and drove frantically all the way toward Du Mingcheng's location.
...
Meanwhile, in the car sales hall.
Qin Fei had picked out a car. It was an Audi A4, costing less than three hundred thousand fully loaded.
But to Qin Fei, she still felt the car was too expensive.
Qin Fei had thought that around one hundred thousand would be about right. It didn't need to be great, just enough for transportation. But in the end, she couldn't out-argue Qin Ning and could only listen to him, buying this car.
Mr. Qin, Miss Qin, everything regarding the car has been handled for you. You can drive it straight back now, and just come back tomorrow to get the license plates.
Secretary Zhang handed the keys to Qin Fei and said with a smile.
Thanks for your hard work. If you ever need anything in the future, you can come find me.
Qin Ning patted him on the shoulder, then led Qin Fei to the new car. Let's go, we're going home.
Mhm.
Qin Fei nodded, a look of excitement on her face. She had never thought that one day she would actually own a car of her own.
Finally, under Secretary Zhang's watchful eyes, the new car slowly drove away, disappearing down the distant street.
After seeing off Qin Ning and his sister, Secretary Zhang finally let out a breath, feeling as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
Even now, he still didn't know what the background of these siblings was, but judging from Director Zhou's instructions, it definitely wouldn't be simple.
Moreover, from his interactions with them, Secretary Zhang could tell that Qin Ning and Qin Fei should both be locals of Liu City.
But when did Liu City get two such figures?
Still harboring a sense of curiosity and confusion, Secretary Zhang's phone suddenly rang. He picked it up and saw that it was Zhou De calling.
"Hello, Director Zhou. Yes, mm-hmm, Mr. Qin and the others have already gone back. Have you arrived in Liu City?"
"Alright, I will head back right now to report to you in person."
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