Zheng Chi was already beyond furious.

However, for Zhu Qinghuan, the angrier Zheng Chi got, the more elated he felt.

Just as Zheng Chi was about to lose control and erupt.

Suddenly, a waiter dashed into the room, panting heavily, and whispered something into Zhu Qinghuan's ear.

Zhu Qinghuan's expression immediately turned to one of shock, and he asked, "What did you say? Secretary Zhang is here?"

The waiter nodded.

Zhu Qinghuan's face fell.

He pointed at the dishes on the table and said to the waiter, "Don't forget to have them pay the bill. If they don't settle the payment today, none of you can leave."

You really do see what kind of leader leads what kind of troops.

Both waiters nodded at the same time, patted their chests, and said, "Don't worry, boss. We'll be standing guard at the door."

After receiving this response.

Zhu Qinghuan suddenly broke into a mischievous grin.

He said to Chen Fang and Zheng Chi, "Enjoy your meal, gentlemen. I have an important guest here, so I won't be able to accompany you. If you need more, just have my men order more dishes, as much as you want!"

Having said that, he swaggered out.

Zheng Chi looked at Chen Fang, who remained calm and composed.

He knew that with the Mayor present, the situation was beyond his control, so he sat down obediently.

In the lobby of the restaurant.

A man in his forties, wearing an administrative jacket with a slightly balding head, was hurriedly looking around.

The moment Zhu Qinghuan saw him.

He rushed forward to greet him, shouting, "Secretary Zhang, Secretary Zhang, why are you here? You should have informed me in advance so I could have welcomed you at the door…"

Who was this balding man?

He was Zhang Yongwang, the Secretary of the Changting District Committee in Rongjiang City.

Originally, he was entertaining at another hotel but rushed over after receiving a call from Chen Fang.

"Boss Zhu, which private room is Mayor Chen in?"

Zhang Yongwang asked nervously.

Zhu Qinghuan was momentarily stunned.

He asked, "Mayor Chen? Which Mayor Chen?"

"Which other Mayor Chen? The newly appointed Mayor Chen Fang, which room is he in?"

Zhang Yongwang asked anxiously.

Zhu Qinghuan was just about to ask if there had been a mistake. If the Mayor were here, how could he not know? That would be something to boast about.

But just as he opened his mouth.

Suddenly, a realization struck him.

Chen Fang?

He turned to the bar counter and asked, "What name was printed on the invoice just issued for Room 208?"

The cashier checked the computer.

Replied, "Chen Fang."

These two words were like a heavy hammer striking Zhu Qinghuan's head.

For a moment, he felt the world spinning.

Could the person dining with Zheng Chi actually be the new Mayor?

How could it be?

How could a Mayor possibly invite someone of Zheng Chi's status to dinner?

That wasn't the most important thing; the most important thing was the humiliation he had just inflicted…

Thinking of this, it felt like the sky had fallen.

Zhang Yongwang also overheard his conversation with the cashier and rushed upstairs.

"Boss, what's wrong with you?"

Seeing the terrified look on Zhu Qinghuan's face, a waiter couldn't help but ask.

This question brought Zhu Qinghuan back to his senses.

He hurriedly said, "Quick, have the kitchen prepare the best dishes and take them to Room 208..."

After issuing this order.

He quickly pulled out his phone and dialed a number.

When the call was connected, he spoke in a tearful voice, "District Chief Lu, I'm finished... Please... please come and save me..."

...

Room 208.

Zhang Yongwang arrived as quickly as possible.

He immediately saw the two waiters standing at the doorway of the private room.

Not wasting any time thinking about it.

He walked straight inside.

The moment he saw Chen Fang sitting quietly.

He immediately said in a panic, "Mayor Chen, Mayor Chen, I'm sorry to keep you waiting..."

"It's fine; after all, it was a last-minute call from me. Secretary Zhang, have you eaten?"

Chen Fang shook his hand and asked.

"I have… no, no… just halfway, I didn't finish."

Zhang Yongwang quickly thought, he didn't want to miss the opportunity to dine with the Mayor.

Although he clearly knew that it was Chen Fang who had brought down his backer, in front of the Mayor, those bygone grievances were not worth mentioning.

"Come, have a seat and eat together."

Chen Fang pulled Zhang Yongwang by the hand and sat him down beside him.

At that moment, Zhang Yongwang glanced at the dishes on the table and immediately felt his stomach churn. The strong sour and rotten smell invaded his nostrils, causing him to burp several times...

At this point.

Zhu Qinghuan entered.

Accompanying him were several waiters.

With a wave of his hand, he ordered them, "Quick, take all these away..."

Although those waiters didn't know what was happening.

They still followed the order.

Just as they were about to take away the leftovers.

Chen Fang suddenly reached out to stop them.

He said, "Hey, what are you doing, Boss Zhu? You just said we couldn't leave unless we finished these dishes. They're two thousand a piece, I won't pay if you take them away..."

"Mayor Chen, Mayor Chen, I was wrong. I was blind, I was foolish, I was a fool..."

Zhu Qinghuan panicked.

Immediately, he began to bow and apologize humbly.

On the side, Zhang Yongwang realized something.

He yelled, "Zhu Qinghuan, what's going on?"

Zhu Qinghuan swallowed hard, not daring to speak up.

Chen Fang smiled and said, "Boss Zhu, do you need me to explain for you?"

"No... no need..."

Zhu Qinghuan shook his head repeatedly.

"Then why don't you explain? What's going on?"

Zhang Yongwang raised his voice and demanded once more.

This time, Zhu Qinghuan didn't dare to defy and could only, with a trembling voice, recount everything that had happened.

He had no choice.

The way he had behaved earlier, Chen Fang had witnessed firsthand.

So he hadn't even been able to come up with an excuse.

After understanding the situation.

Zhang Yongwang was trembling with rage.

He originally thought Chen Fang had called him over for a meal together, thinking it would be wonderful for the Mayor to show favor. Now he realized, Chen Fang was here to hold someone accountable.

"You bastard! You ingrate! On Changting District's turf, you're lawless, aren't you? You... you... looks like your restaurant really doesn't want to keep open..."

Zhang Yongwang yelled furiously.

Just moments ago, the once arrogant Zhu Qinghuan, was now like a chastised child, head down, not daring to make a sound.

Zhang Yongwang intended to continue scolding.

He had to at least show some attitude for the Mayor to see.

Just as he prepared his words to shout again, a man's voice came in: "Oh, Yongwang, where's all this temper coming from at this late hour..."

Immediately afterward.

A familiar figure appeared at the door of the private room.

It was none other than Zhang Moqian, the Deputy Mayor of Rongjiang City.

Seeing his flushed face and the smell of alcohol wafting off him, it was clear this guy had drunk quite a bit.

Behind him was a woman.

It was Lu Ke, the District Chief of Changting District.

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