"I will, then," he declared.
"I'll put the seal on it today, what are you going to do about it?"
Chen Pengyuan, instead of getting angry, chuckled.
He waved his hand, signaling for his subordinate to act quickly.
However, in the next second, Song Qiao suddenly lunged forward.
He raised his hand and slapped Chen Pengyuan across the face, knocking him to the ground.
"As a dog, you should be prepared to be beaten at any time."
Song Qiao snorted and, without waiting for a response, kicked him hard.
Instantly, Chen Pengyuan's pained groans filled the hall.
Seeing this, two subordinates quickly shielded him, blocking Song Qiao's further assault.
"Get out of the way. This is no place for you to speak."
Despite his anger, Song Qiao wouldn't lay a hand on innocent subordinates.
Therefore, he didn't press his attack.
Chen Penghai immediately became arrogant.
"Kid, you dare to hit someone? You've got some nerve."
"Just you wait, I'll make you regret this day."
With that, he pulled out his phone.
"Hello, Director Li? Someone is openly committing violence at Tianhong. Please come over quickly."
He and Director Li were regular drinking buddies.
The latter agreed without hesitation and arrived at the scene shortly after.
However, the moment he entered,
His face turned ashen with fear.
Song Qiao was no stranger to him; they had crossed paths many times before.
The man was a friend of Guo Jun, and ever since his last defeat, he had given Song Qiao a wide berth.
"Old Chen, what exactly is going on here?"
He stepped forward, frantically signaling Chen Penghai with his eyes,
Urging him to de-escalate. This was someone they couldn't afford to offend.
However, Chen Penghai seemed not to notice.
"What the hell is going on? Tell your men to arrest this kid. I'll make his life a living hell."
Chen Penghai roared, struggling to get up from the ground.
His eyes burned with the desire to tear Song Qiao to shreds.
"Old Chen, Mr. Song is one of our biggest taxpayers. We can talk this out, why resort to violence?"
Director Li interjected with a smile.
"Bah, this kid offended Young Master Zheng, and now he dares to hit people. Stop trying to be a peacemaker."
Chen Penghai, seeing his old friend's glib tongue, flew into a rage.
"What did you say? This kid offended Young Master Zheng? That's easily handled."
"Guards, arrest Song Qiao right now. This is my chance for revenge."
A smug smile spread across his face.
He had never dared to offend Song Qiao before because of Secretary Gao's backing. Now, with the even more formidable Young Master Zheng behind him,
This was a stroke of luck.
He was determined to take Song Qiao back to the bureau today and lock him up for ten to fifteen days.
Watching Director Li's sudden change of allegiance, Song Qiao couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and exasperation.
He sidestepped the two approaching subordinates and lunged behind Director Li.
He immediately locked his throat.
"Stop! Anyone who takes another step will lose their life!"
"Kid, are you trying to rebel? Holding the director hostage?"
"When the Provincial Governor arrives, let's see how you explain yourself."
"You'll be eating prison food then."
Chen Penghai sneered, temporarily halting the actions of Director Li's two subordinates.
They weren't panicking.
Song Qiao had better maintain this posture until the Provincial Governor arrived.
Let's see how he would explain assaulting a public official.
In Huaxia, this was an unforgivable felony, and doing it in front of the Provincial Governor was akin to suicide.
"Song Qiao, let the director go. Aren't you causing enough trouble already?"
Seeing the situation escalate, Wu Meng trembled with anger.
This guy truly never considered the consequences!
He just wanted to show off. If the Provincial Governor witnessed this,
Tianhong Media would likely be ruined as well.
"Brother-in-law, please don't be impulsive. Why not let this Mr. Li go first?"
Xia Xueqing was also anxious.
But Song Qiao remained unmoved.
His hands remained locked around Director Li's neck, still. No matter who pleaded, he refused to let go.
At this moment, the other side became hesitant. A standoff ensued.
Wu Meng stomped her feet in frustration, but there was nothing she could do.
Director Li, under Song Qiao's threat, was initially panicked.
But upon hearing that the Provincial Governor was coming, his expression lit up.
He wished Song Qiao would keep him restrained until the governor arrived to mediate.
"Kid, if you have the guts, don't let go when the Provincial Governor arrives. Let's see how he deals with you."
He smirked, a look of triumph on his face.
The moment Song Qiao let go, he could have him arrested.
No matter how this was resolved, he seemed to be in an invincible position.
However, Song Qiao remained unperturbed, casting a disdainful glance at him.
He said dismissively, "When the Provincial Governor arrives, it's not yet certain who will deal with whom."
"If you don't believe me, we can just wait here. The truth will be revealed soon."
"What's going on here? It's so lively."
As the two sides were at a stalemate, a robust voice suddenly came from outside.
Then, an elder, around fifty to sixty years old, strode into the hall.
He was followed by a secretary and several bodyguards armed with weapons.
Furthermore, several reporters with cameras were ready to film.
The newcomer was none other than the Provincial Governor, Zheng Shan.
Besides him, no one else in this province commanded such presence.
Seeing him from afar, Chen Pengyuan's spirits immediately lifted.
He rushed to the governor's side in a few strides.
He immediately launched into an accusation, pitifully explaining to the governor:
"Your Excellency, you must do me justice! The chairman of Tianhong not only has inadequate safety standards but also assaulted me when I proposed an investigation."
"He has even taken Director Li hostage. Is there any law in this world?"
As he spoke, he became more agitated, and tears streamed down his face.
Zheng Shan couldn't help but frown and glance at Song Qiao.
Before he could ask anything,
Song Qiao suddenly shoved Director Li away and walked directly to Zheng Shan.
"Provincial Governor Zheng, you must give me a reasonable explanation for today's events!"