Chang Xue, already disgusted by the food forcefully shoved into her mouth, gritted her teeth in anger at Song Qiao's words, almost retching.
"Kid, I advise you not to be so arrogant, or you'll only have yourself to blame later."
Chang Xue glared at Song Qiao viciously, her tone filled with threats. She had already decided that when Director Li arrived, she would make Song Qiao taste the same food she had stepped on twice.
Because Chang Xue's voice was sharp and ear-piercing, it quickly attracted many onlookers. Some who had heard of the Glorious Group, upon hearing the name reported by Zhou Yang, cast sympathetic glances at Song Qiao. They secretly thought, "Although these two young men appear extraordinary, they've truly run into a tough opponent this time. Offending the Glorious Group means they likely won't have a foothold in this province anymore!"
However, Song Qiao was not panicked as everyone expected. Ignoring Chang Xue's threats, he calmly sat in his seat and leisurely sipped his tea. His attitude of not taking the Glorious Group seriously made Zhou Yang, who was already concerned about his reputation, even more embarrassed. His face turned pale, and he wished he could cut Song Qiao into a thousand pieces.
"Make way, make way."
Just as the atmosphere in the private room became awkward, a middle-aged man in police uniform, accompanied by two young officers, squeezed through the crowd. He then surveyed the scene as if performing his duty and said faintly, "All unauthorized personnel disperse. Who called the police?"
"It was me, Director Li. This kid here committed assault and battery on my secretary."
Upon seeing Director Li, Zhou Yang's demeanor changed instantly. He plastered a smile on his face and went to greet him.
"What's going on?"
Director Li frowned, then adopted a professional attitude. He couldn't help but curse Zhou Yang in his mind, calling him an idiot for acting so familiar with him in front of so many people. Wasn't this an obvious display of abusing his power? Fortunately, the onlookers who had gathered dispersed as soon as he told them to.
"Director Li, you must deliver justice for me. This scoundrel assaulted me and forced me to eat food from the floor."
Before Director Li could speak, Chang Xue hurried over, tears streaming down her face, and tearfully recounted her story to Li Zhicheng.
"Oh? There's such a thing?"
Li Zhicheng frowned upon hearing this and glanced at Song Qiao doubtfully, asking, "Kid, tell me honestly, are Ms. Chang's words all true?"
Song Qiao knew that this so-called Deputy Director Li would protect the other party. Therefore, he replied nonchalantly, "What she said is true, but it was she who threw a tantrum and spilled the food on the floor."
"It wasn't intentional!"
Before Song Qiao could finish, Chang Xue argued from the side.
"You, you are shameless!"
Xia Xueqing's nose twitched with anger. Just moments ago, Chang Xue had been arrogant and overbearing, but now, with Director Li's arrival, she had transformed into a victim.
"Hmph, just wait to be arrested. Director Li will definitely arrest you all. By then, you won't even have a chance to beg for mercy."
Chang Xue provocatively glanced at Xia Xueqing, her face filled with smugness.
"Alright, the two of you, come with me. You're suspected of causing a disturbance, and we'll investigate at the bureau."
As if not wanting her to continue, Li Zhicheng coughed lightly and interrupted Chang Xue. Hearing Director Li's decision, Xia Xueqing's expression changed dramatically. It seemed he wasn't going to ask about the situation before convicting her brother-in-law and herself. This was truly a big problem.
Just then, Song Qiao looked at Director Li with a half-smile and asked indifferently, "May I ask, Director Li, is this how you police officers handle cases? Making hasty judgments without any evidence?" Song Qiao's expression revealed a hint of amusement as he spoke.
"What? You seem unconvinced?"
Seeing Song Qiao's attitude, Director Li's face darkened with displeasure. For many years, he had been arrogant and overbearing. As long as they were ordinary citizens, they were always subservient to him. He never expected to encounter someone as stubborn as Song Qiao today, which made him feel that his authority had been challenged.
"Of course, I'm unconvinced. Director Li, if you act like this, what kind of justice can people expect from the government in the future?"
Song Qiao, seemingly oblivious to Director Li's change in expression, continued to question him.
"Justice? You still want justice?"
With only his people in the room, Director Li reverted to his true nature. He sneered and continued disdainfully, "I am justice here!" He then added, "In this district, for three feet of land, I am the law." After speaking, he cast a provocative glance at Song Qiao.
"Exactly. I advise you to be sensible, kid, and go back with Director Li obediently. Otherwise, you'll be resisting arrest."
Zhou Yang chimed in with smug agreement. Director Li's obvious favoritism greatly satisfied his vanity.
"Then there's nothing more to say. I'd like to see how Director Li can take me away today."
Song Qiao's expression turned grim. As he spoke, he suddenly grabbed Chang Xue by the collar and pulled her to his side.
"Stop!"
Li Zhicheng, completely unprepared for Song Qiao's audacity to act in front of him, immediately shouted in anger.
Song Qiao smiled faintly and looked at Li Zhicheng with disdain. "Since you can't give me an explanation, I'll do it myself."
"Brother-in-law, please stop."
Xia Xueqing was also stunned by Song Qiao's actions and exclaimed. If Song Qiao publicly assaulted someone in front of the police, even if he had a case, he would be in deep trouble. Only Zhou Yang, after his initial surprise, revealed a subtle, sly smile. Song Qiao's impulsiveness filled him with glee. If he really laid a hand on her, he was confident he could ensure Song Qiao spent the rest of his life in prison.
"Who said I was going to hit her? I'm just making her eat all the food she spilled on the floor."
Song Qiao snorted, completely ignoring Chang Xue's desperate struggles and screams in his grasp. He grabbed her hair and forcefully pressed her head towards the spilled food. He then shouted, "Eat it. Once you finish all this food you've wasted, I'll let you both go. Otherwise, you and your Mr. Zhou will not be leaving this door today!"