"Vivian Zhou, shut up!" Tony Qin snapped angrily. If he really could fire Landon Lu, would Landon still dare to act so arrogant in front of him? What a brainless woman.
Not only did Landon Lu refuse to give him face, but in the end, the side that was actually in the right ended up looking like the unreasonable troublemakers. How could he possibly stay here after that?
Seeing Landon Lu's arrogant and domineering attitude, Tony Qin's face grew even darker, and his gaze became increasingly sharp.
Threatened by Tony Qin, Vivian Zhou didn't dare say anything else, but her gaze toward Landon Lu was full of resentment—she blamed him for making her brother-in-law scold her.
"Heh!"
As for compensation, Maggie Ma had no face to mention it again. That let Brandon Wong off the hook, and for a moment, he was so grateful to Landon Lu and Gordon Gao that he insisted on inviting them to lunch.
As for compensation, Maggie Ma had no face to mention it again. That let Brandon Wong off the hook, and for a moment, he was so grateful to Landon Lu and Gordon Gao that he insisted on inviting them to lunch.
Seeing herself being ignored, Vivian Zhou was clearly annoyed and kept shouting at Landon Lu, "What, you don't believe me? My brother-in-law is the second deputy mayor! Firing you would be a piece of cake!"
Landon Lu gave Vivian Zhou a look of disdain. "Maybe try using your brain before you lie. The whole scene of you causing trouble here was recorded by the cameras. And Ben Ma refusing to leave is on video, too. Deputy Mayor Qin, do you need us to pull up the footage for you?"
"Brother-in-law, did you hear that? This guy is way too arrogant! Fire him!" Vivian Zhou immediately urged Tony Qin.
"Vivian Zhou, shut up!" Tony Qin snapped angrily. If he really could fire Ian Song, would Ian still dare to act so arrogant in front of him? What a brainless woman.
Vivian Zhou protested, feeling wronged, "But brother-in-law...!"
"I said shut up! Say one more word and I won't bother with your problems anymore!" Tony Qin interrupted coldly.
Threatened by Tony Qin, Vivian Zhou didn't dare say anything else, but her gaze toward Ian Song was full of resentment—she blamed him for making her brother-in-law scold her.
Tony Qin took a deep breath, forcing down his anger. He knew there was nothing he could do to Landon Lu here; he'd have to find another opportunity to deal with him. So he asked, "Minister Lu, when are you planning to release Ben Ma?"
Ian Song shrugged. "Deputy Mayor Qin, it's not that we're refusing to release him. Ben Ma simply won't leave—he insists the Special Police have to publicly apologize before he'll go. He started a fight in a public place, and our arrest was standard procedure. But instead of cooperating, he relied on his connection to you and acted out, even had his wife gather people to block the Special Police Base gate. Plus, his injuries are just a few scratches, yet they tried to demand two million in compensation. That's extortion, plain and simple."
After work, Landon Lu and Gordon Gao arrived together. Brandon Wong was already waiting at the restaurant entrance, and when he saw them, he greeted them warmly. Of course, he was grateful to Landon and Gordon for handling his case, but more than that, as a businessman, he was eager to build a good relationship with the Special Police—having their support would make everything run smoother.
"Brother-in-law, he's lying! It's the Special Police who bullied us!" Vivian Zhou argued stubbornly.
Ian Song gave Vivian Zhou a look of disdain. "Maybe try using your brain before you lie. The whole scene of you causing trouble here was recorded by the cameras. And Ben Ma refusing to leave is on video, too. Deputy Mayor Qin, do you need us to pull up the footage for you?"
"No need," Tony Qin said coldly, glaring at the now frightened Vivian Zhou before turning and walking out.
Humiliation—this was just too humiliating.
Not only did Ian Song refuse to give him face, but in the end, the side that was actually in the right ended up looking like the unreasonable troublemakers. How could he possibly stay here after that?
Seeing her husband leave in a huff, Maggie Ma felt helpless—and more than a little annoyed with Vivian Zhou. She'd heard before that Vivian liked to throw Tony Qin's name around to act recklessly in public, but she'd never quite believed it, since Vivian always acted sweet and obedient in front of her, often bringing gifts to win her favor.
Hearing this, Brandon Wong's face turned ugly. They had just started eating and were already being asked to leave—and the guests he was entertaining were Special Police Minister Landon Lu and Deputy Minister Gordon Gao! If they really got kicked out, he would have completely offended them.
The rest was straightforward: after paying a five-thousand-credit fine, Ben Ma was released.
As for compensation, Maggie Ma had no face to mention it again. That let Brandon Wong off the hook, and for a moment, he was so grateful to Ian Song and Gordon Gao that he insisted on inviting them to lunch.
Unable to refuse such sincere gratitude, Ian Song and Gordon Gao had no choice but to accept.
Brandon Wong chose Tai'an Restaurant for the meal.
Though not the largest or most luxurious in Mesa City, Tai'an Restaurant was always packed—thanks to its delicious food and the reputation of its chef.
The more advanced technology became, the more people sought out enjoyment.
Food was a pleasure in itself, and with the advent of interstellar civilization, the variety of dishes had become incredibly diverse. Many were creative and tasted absolutely amazing.
It was said that Tai'an Restaurant's head chef, Shaun Wong, was the grand-disciple of the Federation Empire's legendary 'Chef God.'
His skills might not quite match those of his master, but he had inherited a good portion of the culinary legacy.
That was why Tai'an Restaurant's business was booming—and its prices weren't cheap.
Normally, you needed a reservation for a private room at Tai'an Restaurant, but Brandon Wong had enough connections to book one on the same day.
And not just any room—it was the Pine Aroma Room, one of the six most famous private dining rooms.
After work, Ian Song and Gordon Gao arrived together. Brandon Wong was already waiting at the restaurant entrance, and when he saw them, he greeted them warmly. Of course, he was grateful to Ian and Gordon for handling his case, but more than that, as a businessman, he was eager to build a good relationship with the Special Police—having their support would make everything run smoother.
Brandon led them to the Pine Aroma Room.
Soon, dish after dish was brought out until the table was completely covered.
It had to be said, Tai'an Restaurant owed much of its booming business to the chef's skill. The food on the table was truly delicious.
Knock, knock!
There was a knock at the door, and then the restaurant manager walked in.
He bowed to the three and said, "Sorry to disturb you, gentlemen. A very important guest wishes to dine here. Would you be willing to give up this private room? As an apology, not only will today's meal be free, but we'll also give you a voucher for a future feast—next time you visit, you can enjoy another meal on the house!"
Hearing this, Brandon Wong's face turned ugly. They had just started eating and were already being asked to leave—and the guests he was entertaining were the Special Police's minister and deputy minister! If they really got kicked out, he would have completely offended them.
The thought made him angry. "Free? Do I look like someone who can't afford a meal? Leave at once and stop disturbing us!"
The manager opened his mouth to reply, but a voice cut in: "I've set my sights on this room. The rest of you nobodies, get out—unless you want to face the consequences!"