The news conference was over. The information revealed was like a nuclear bomb, causing an uproar among the media and throughout The Dragon City Rises.

In particular, the people of The Dragon City Rises already had deep-seated grievances against the First Zone. After this incident, their discontent reached an unprecedented level.

Many Chinese residents living in the First Zone began to organize spontaneously, taking to the streets with banners to protest the Qing Yi Bureau's shameless behavior. More people ran to microblogs to frantically criticize the matter. For a time, public opinion was almost one-sided, and all the trending searches were related to the incident.

In The Dragon City Rises, the public opinion victory once again increased the already good reputation of Lao Li's team.

Because of this Sangguanghui case, not only was the garrison dealt with, but the administrative faction itself also set an example. The head of the police department and more than a dozen high-ranking officials involved in the case were all subjected to *shuanggui* (internal Party discipline) and isolated for investigation. At least in attitude, they were serious and earnest.

The Dragon City Rises’ rectification this time was very strong, striving to give the people a proper explanation.

At the same time, relevant cases also began to be heard, including Jiang Zheng and Lu Guangwei, who would face due trial.

As for Kong Zhenghui, he had already been released and was recuperating in the hospital.

…

Three days later, at noon, Yu Mingyuan's villa.

Su Tianyu, wearing plain clothes, sat with Yu Mingyuan on the small balcony of the villa.

There was also a small barbecue grill on the balcony. Yu Mingyuan held skewers of marinated meat and placed them on the grill, sizzling with oil.

Soon, the aroma of meat wafted out.

Su Tianyu sat opposite him, propping his chin up, looking up at the sky with a worried expression, wondering what he was thinking about.

At this time, Yu Mingyuan, because he had been a slave driver for some time, had become much stronger, and his skin was tanned, which was completely different from his previous image as a handsome young master.

He was more down-to-earth and stable.

He skillfully turned the skewers and smiled at Su Tianyu, "How come you look so unhappy eating skewers with me? I watched the press conference. You handled things well, and the counterattack was effective. What's wrong? Still not satisfied?"

"Sigh..." Su Tianyu sighed, "This matter has been handled well on the surface, but there are still many troubles behind it that are difficult to deal with. Moreover, I've been a little troubled recently. After I finish these things, I may have to go to the Hua District."

Before the meat was cooked, Yu Mingyuan took out a bottle of soda from the small refrigerator next to him and handed it to Su Tianyu, "What, are they looking for you over there?"

Su Tianyu took the soda and nodded, "Yes, Jiangzhou may have also seen that we are now so strongly opposed to the First Zone, so we must move around more, which is equivalent to politically supporting The Dragon City Rises."

The charcoal crackled, and Yu Mingyuan continued to turn the skewers, "If you go, wouldn't that be like showing your hand?"

"Pa!"

Su Tianyu opened the soda and took a sip, "It's Lao Li who shows his hand when he goes. If I go without expressing my position or signing any terms, what's the point of showing my hand? It's just to put some pressure on the First Zone."

Yu Mingyuan thought for a while and asked, "Does Tan Hengqiang agree?"

Su Tianyu smiled, "He tacitly agrees. He can't wait to agree. Our Commander Tan also needs to take advantage of the situation now."

Yu Mingyuan picked up a handful of grilled skewers and handed them to Su Tianyu, "Okay, then let's not talk about these worries. It's grilled, come on, eat."

Su Tianyu took the skewers and took a few bites. The meat was grilled with the right amount of fat and lean, and the heat was moderate, cooked but not burnt. He immediately praised, "Okay, you grill the meat well. It's much better than before."

"No way, now I have to do whatever my wife says she wants to eat." Yu Mingyuan smiled, "Besides, it's more affordable to grill some skewers at home."

Su Tianyu looked at the silly smile on Yu Mingyuan's face and was speechless, "You are really virtuous now, almost catching up with Dabai."

Yu Mingyuan laughed, and the two joked with each other, eating skewers, and Su Tianyu's mood relaxed a lot.

After eating and drinking enough, and cleaning up the battlefield, the two continued to sit on the balcony, drinking wine.

"Pa pa pa!"

Just then, footsteps came from the living room.

The two looked back and saw An Qiqi pushing the door open and coming to them.

As soon as she entered the balcony, she looked at Yu Mingyuan and teased with a smile, "Yo, isn't this the builder of the times, Foreman Yu?"

Yu Mingyuan shyly waved his hand, "Don't mention it, it's all for serving the people."

An Qiqi sat next to Su Tianyu and continued to ask her cousin, "What's your situation now? How is it going with your sister-in-law?"

"It's good." Yu Mingyuan raised his hands and showed the two of them the calluses on them, "I made this love with my own hands."

Everyone grinned.

Yu Mingyuan continued, "Anyway, the relationship is very stable, and we are going to get married in a while."

Su Tianyu felt very emotional, but jokingly said, "Okay, I'll give you two hundred yuan then."

Yu Mingyuan looked at the two of them and couldn't help but ask, "Don't just ask me, when are you two going to do it? I heard that you have already called each other 'dad' in private."

Su Tianyu smiled, "It's simple for me. I decided many years ago to get on the bus first and then buy the ticket."

An Qiqi rolled her eyes at his cheap look, "Get out of here!"

After a few jokes, An Qiqi suddenly remembered the business and sat up straight, "I'm not going to chat with you anymore. I'm here to talk about something."

Su Tianyu turned his head and looked at her and asked, "What's wrong?"

An Qiqi said, "It's Ming Chao. He wants to invite you to dinner, a private gathering."

Su Tianyu thought for a while and asked, "Is it to talk about the conditions we agreed on before?"

An Qiqi nodded, "My dad means that your position has a relatively large impact, so we have to take it step by step and push my second brother in first."

Su Tianyu agreed and helped An Qiqi tidy up the scattered hair in front of her forehead, "Okay, which day?"

An Qiqi replied, "Tomorrow night."

Su Tianyu smiled, "Okay, give me some time to prepare. I'll arrange for our future Regiment Commander Su first. Mingyuan, I'll pick you up tomorrow?"

Yu Mingyuan said from the side, "You guys go, I won't go. My business is too busy. I only have one day off a month, and I have to spend it with you."

Su Tianyu couldn't help but complain, "You are more busy after retirement than before."

Yu Mingyuan grinned, "Can that be the same? Okay, anyway, you have something to do, and it doesn't matter if I don't go. When the marriage is settled, I'll invite you, and you all come."

"Okay!"

The three chatted for a few more words, and the sky gradually darkened.

…

At six o'clock in the evening, the two sides said goodbye. Yu Mingyuan drove his small truck away, full of energy to find his wife and continue his business.

Su Tianyu took An Qiqi away from the villa and walked along the tree-lined road to the parking place.

In the evening, the temperature dropped sharply, and the weather was very cold. An Qiqi was wearing a little thin and couldn't help hugging her arms.

Su Tianyu took off his coat and put it on her, and said to her, "Are you going with me to the Hua District this time?"

An Qiqi raised her delicate little face, looked at Su Tianyu, and nodded slowly, "Okay!"