eurekapd Chapter 426 Now it's my turn to talk to you.
Chapter 426 Now it's my turn to talk to you.
"The person who's treating us to dinner is a big shot, not someone just anyone can get close to. Ladies, this is a very rare opportunity."
What kind of behavior would allow someone to so blatantly use coercion and enticement? Chu Xin put down her chopsticks.
"Tell me, how important is he?"
The man grinned smugly, his nostrils practically flaring to the sky, and began his boastful ramblings.
"Our Director Li is the top leader of the Revolutionary Committee, he has a lot of power, he also has connections above, and the Provincial Party Committee Office is under our control!"
"It was only because our director took a break from his busy schedule to keep an appointment that he saw you, comrade. Otherwise, you wouldn't have had the good fortune to have dinner with Director Li."
"You're still young and don't understand. These are all connections and resources for the future. If you maintain these relationships well, I guarantee you won't suffer any losses in the future, and your family will also benefit."
Zhou Yichen kept a cold expression on his face, his dark eyes staring at the food on the table in front of him, lost in thought.
Chu Yunting lost his appetite. What a boastful person! He even said his whole family would rise to prominence with him. Rise to prominence? Are they rebelling?!
Chu Xin couldn't eat anymore. This person was talking to her the whole time, spitting everywhere. It was disgusting.
"Snapped!"
She slammed her chopsticks on the table and stood up. "Oh? We really have to see him, otherwise it'll be a real loss. I have some family troubles that many people say they can't resolve. It's like a godsend when I'm feeling sleepy. Let's go, let's go right now!"
Zhou Yichen and Chu Yunting did not move.
Chu Xin made a few hand gestures behind her back, and the two exchanged a glance before lowering their heads to begin eating.
The person who came to invite Chu Xin was surprised that she agreed so readily, without the shyness and fear of other women, and she even got up and left with them without asking any questions.
He had some doubts, but he could tell that the other person didn't have a local accent, so he guessed that they were being so obedient because they didn't want to cause trouble. He quickly put aside his doubts and led the way.
He's a pragmatist; he's seen plenty of people like that.
As for the other two decent-looking men, they didn't dare utter a single word; he simply didn't care.
What he just said wasn't just to persuade the female comrade; it was also to demonstrate their side's strength to the two male comrades.
If the other party dares to resist, then they must have some background; if they remain silent like this, then they are just an ordinary person with no real ability.
They can mold it however they want, it's all up to them.
Over the years, Director Li has killed quite a few people like this, and the person in charge of the guesthouse had said in advance that the car these three were driving was just a dilapidated Jeep.
At most, he's just a kid from some local minor official's family who somehow got hold of a beat-up car and tries to act important; there's no need to worry about him.
……
Chu Xin hadn't even graduated from university in her previous life when the apocalypse arrived, and she had never truly experienced the wickedness of people in normal society.
Once she awakens her superpowers, she finds herself in a chaotic society where strength reigns supreme. Aside from the sudden loss of her parents and family, which caused her some initial despair, she adopts a "fist-is-all" approach in the days that follow.
In order to maintain the most basic humanity, she adhered to the most basic social principle—not to kill indiscriminately.
However, for someone who thinks they can make her submit with just a few words, there's usually no room for negotiation. Letting him die a quick death is the limit of one's patience.
She was quite troubled to encounter this kind of person in peacetime. Should she kill him directly or cause an accident to kill him?
Lost in thought, I unknowingly followed the people up to the second floor and stopped at the door of a private room.
The person leading the way raised his hand and knocked on the door. Someone inside called out:
"Come in!"
The man pushed open the door and smiled at Chu Xin, "Please come in!"
Chu Xin stepped inside with a graceful and confident air, only to be met by a short man with a serious face looking at her.
This guy is quite pretentious. Even after forcibly dragging people to dinner, he still manages to act like a retired cadre.
"true and false!"
Chu Xin pulled up a chair and sat down, then uttered two nonsensical words from her beautiful red lips, leaving everyone in the private room stunned.
What do you mean?
The other man sitting next to her immediately stood up with a smile, "Lady, see if there's anything you don't like. If not, I'll have someone add more dishes."
This man is the manager of the guesthouse. His name is Cao Zhiguo. He got the job through family connections, and he is actually just an idle person who does nothing.
If it weren't for the rural resettlement policy, I'd still be living off my parents at home.
He must have bribed Director Li of the Revolutionary Committee with money and women to become friends with him over drinks.
And today's color is Chu Xin.
Cao Zhiguo noticed Chu Xin and her group as soon as they checked in today, which is why Director Li didn't go home after get off work but made a special trip to the guesthouse for dinner.
Eating is just an excuse; the real purpose is to select women like choosing concubines.
Chu Xin glanced at the table casually, shook her head listlessly, and thought that even eating delicacies would be too disgusting for her.
"If you can't eat, then speak up! If you have something to say, then spit it out!"
hiss!
Cao Zhiguo was momentarily speechless. He had seen women who rebelled before, and it was not uncommon for them to say harsh words or put on a cold face. He had also seen plenty of women who flattered him, but this was the first time he had ever seen someone so outspoken right from the start.
He glanced at Director Li, who was eating without making a sound, and frowned. What was he thinking? Wasn't he watching with great interest just now?
"Director Li, this..."
It's true that Cao Zhiguo is arrogant because of his family connections, but he's also shrewd. This woman is so aggressive, could she really have some powerful background?
He couldn't help but regret not checking with the receptionist to see where the woman's letter of introduction came from.
However, he was wrong. Even if he went to see it, he wouldn't be able to figure it out. Zhou Yichen and his group were on missions outside, and he could come up with a hundred different kinds of letters of introduction.
Director Li put down his chopsticks, looked up at Chu Xin, his beady eyes flashing with a cold light behind his glasses. He paused for a moment before speaking.
"Judging from your accent, you're from out of town. Judging from your age, you're at the right time to be sent to the countryside. Why are you here? What's the man with you doing? Is your relationship in accordance with regulations? A woman traveling alone with two men is a serious matter that will be investigated."
Also, if you're not local educated youth sent to the countryside, what are you doing here? You're not here to visit relatives and friends, are you?
Please provide a reasonable and credible explanation, or I will arrest you on charges of espionage!
Cao Zhiguo coughed twice and then played the good cop, "It's not that serious, young lady, don't be afraid. Director Li is just too serious and can't distinguish between life and work. Don't be afraid, come on, toast him, nothing will happen."
As he spoke, he handed over a small wine cup.
"Director Li is a capable person, not a bad one. Getting along well with him will only benefit you. Don't be foolish, young lady."
Chu Xin laughed immediately. Catching spies? Isn't that her job?
However, she still took the wine cup, placed it on the table and fiddled with it, then looked up at Director Li with a smile, and while he was still stunned, said directly:
"A capable person? That's good. I happen to have a problem. As long as you get this done for me, I'll drink with you, not just a cup of wine, but a whole bottle!"
Before they could speak again, she continued, "My parents were framed and sent to the countryside. I don't ask for much, just that they be exonerated, okay?"
Cao Zhiguo's smile faded.
How is it? Of course it's not good!
Is exonerating someone something you can just say casually?
Director Li stared coldly at Chu Xin, his thin lips uttering nothing but harsh words.
"If your parents are guilty, then you are guilty too. Who allowed you to get away with it?!"
Chu Xin raised an eyebrow at him. "Looks like you're just bragging? You think you can drink the wine I offer you? You won't even get to drink it if you die!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she threw the wine cup in her hand. The person next to Director Li tried to catch it, but Chu Xin used her telekinetic power to throw him away, and he paused for a second.
The wine cup, though full of wine, was poured over Director Li's head without spilling a drop.
The atmosphere immediately became tense.
Chu Xin remained seated, "How is it? Does it feel good to drink like this?"
Director Li remained calm, took off his glasses, took out a handkerchief, and wiped the area clean little by little. His voice carried the usual oppressive tone of someone in a position of power.
"Young people are too hot-blooded, that's not good."
"Whether she's alright or not is none of your concern!"
The tightly closed door to the private room was suddenly pushed open, and Zhou Yichen and Chu Yunting strode in.
After Chu Yunting entered, he immediately closed the door behind him and leaned against it casually with his arms crossed.
Zhou Yichen placed the food he was carrying in front of Chu Xin, "Eat up, it's all freshly made as you requested."
Chu Xin took it and walked to a small table that was specially used for drinking tea. Although it was a bit short, it was still usable.
Zhou Yichen only turned to look at Director Li and his group after he saw that she had started eating.
"Now it's my turn to talk to you!"