NOVPUBWang Guodong paused, then said, "That’s not what I meant. We were actually looking for you and didn’t expect to run into you here."
Chen Nan frowned, not understanding why Wang Guodong would be looking for him.
Seeing the curiosity in Chen Nan’s heart, Wang Guodong quickly introduced, "Mr. Chen, let me introduce you. This gentleman by my side is Qian Feng, President Qian, the father of Qian Xiaojia and the boss of this commercial street."
Turning to the middle-aged man next to him, he said, "President Qian, this is Mr. Chen, the person your son offended last night."
Qian Feng looked at Chen Nan with fear and trepidation, saying cautiously, "Mr. Chen, President Wang has already told me about last night’s incident. It’s all my fault for not disciplining my son properly, leading to the scoundrel offending you and your girlfriend."
"I asked President Wang to come over today specifically to bring me to your doorstep to apologize."
Chen Nan casually remarked, "Last night’s matter has already been put to bed; President Qian, you should not dwell on it."
"No, no, no!" Qian Feng said firmly, "It’s the father’s fault when a son is not taught. As the father of a son who has erred, it’s only right that I come in person to apologize."
Wang Guodong spoke up, "Mr. Chen, may we step aside to talk?"
"Sure."
Chen Nan agreed and then followed Wang Guodong to a tree nearby.
Wang Guodong offered Chen Nan a cigarette, which Chen Nan refused, so he lit one for himself and took a puff, smiling, "Mr. Chen, this Qian Feng is quite a figure in our circle, but this time, he’s truly afraid. Do you know why?"
Chen Nan frowned, "Dai Shouyi?"
Hearing Chen Nan directly name Dai Shouyi, Wang Guodong got quite a scare; after all, ordinary people would not dare to call the city committee secretary by his name!
Obviously, Chen Nan’s relationship with Secretary Dai was extraordinary.
After regaining his composure, Wang Guodong said, "Exactly, it’s because of Secretary Dai."
"Secretary Dai is Jizhou’s heaven, and you are on good terms with such a dignitary. How could he not be afraid?" 𝘯𝘰𝑣𝘱𝑢𝘣.𝑐𝑜𝑚
"Even if you were to let last night’s incident go, as a father, he still ought to personally come to your door to express his apology."
"This is the least of courtesies."
"Whether one is in the officialdom, the business world, or the underworld, courtesy is valued!"
"It’s also the foundation of one’s standing!"
Chen Nan gave a wry smile, "But my relationship with Dai Shouyi is really just general, only a nodding acquaintance, not even as good as yours and mine!"
Wang Guodong laughed, "That’s not important. What matters is that others know you are acquainted with Secretary Dai, which in and of itself is enough to instill fear in the average person."
Chen Nan shook his head helplessly, "It’s too complicated."
Wang Guodong took a puff of his cigarette and said, "This time, Qian Feng has prepared a box of yellow croaker for you; just accept it. If you don’t, he will definitely be restless."
"Then I’ll give President Wang the face!" Chen Nan agreed.
If it had been any other gift, he certainly wouldn’t have accepted, but a few yellow croakers weren’t worth much money.
Wang Guodong was in a great mood as he turned and walked with Chen Nan toward the office building, "By the way, I took one of the pills you concocted last night, Mr. Chen, and the effect was truly fucking amazing!" Saying this, his eyes were filled with excitement.
Chen Nan laughed, "As long as it was effective, that’s good."
As they talked, the two entered the office building. At the moment, Nie Xiaoyu was sitting on the sofa resting, while Qian Feng and his son Qian Xiaojia were standing by, looking awkward.
Wang Guodong looked at Qian Feng, "President Qian, you can give Mr. Chen the box of yellow croaker now!"
Qian Feng was overjoyed and immediately took the shopping bag his son was holding and handed it to Chen Nan with respect.
Chen Nan’s brow was furrowed.
He thought it was just a box of yellow croakers.
But looking at the square wooden box in the shopping bag and feeling its heft, he realized he had misunderstood Wang Guodong’s words.
These were definitely not ordinary yellow croakers, but gold bars!
That weight, it must be at least around five jin.
Five jin of fish is not worth much.
But five jin of gold bars, that’s not a small amount.
Based on the current gold price of 550 yuan per gram, that’s more than 1.3 million yuan!
Chen Nan found it impossible to calm his heart.
Just because he knew Dai Shouyi, Qian Feng gave him so many gold bars as an apology.
As for Dai Shouyi, the city’s Party Secretary, how much could he have benefited?
He didn’t dare to think!
He really couldn’t imagine!
"President Wang, I’m sorry, I cannot give you this favor!" Chen Nan said as he placed the shopping bag on the coffee table, his tone flat yet giving off an undeniable sense of firmness.
Qian Feng’s face was filled with anxiety, thinking Chen Nan had accepted his apology, but unexpectedly, he put those "yellow croakers" down again.
Wang Guodong also didn’t expect Chen Nan to suddenly turn hostile, which made him feel somewhat embarrassed.
Just then,
Chen Nan’s voice rang out, "President Qian, you’re the head of the commercial street, right? If that’s the case, let’s do this, waive our water and electricity bills and property management fees for three months."
"Right, we’re here to sign the contract."
"If you waive three months of water and electricity bills and property management fees, then we’re completely even."
Qian Feng hastily replied, "Mr. Chen, look at what you’re saying. Which shop caught your eye? I’ll just give it to you! Waiving your water and electricity bills and property management fees for three months, that’s like slapping my own face!"
To him, one shop wasn’t worth much money.
"Do you think I look like someone who likes to take advantage of others?" Chen Nan said with annoyance. He didn’t want to have any connection with someone like Dai Shouyi, nor did he want to take any advantage through his influence.
Waiving three months’ worth of utility and property management fees was also a right that an ordinary person could fight for.
Wang Guodong, standing by, showed a look of surprise, not expecting Chen Nan to be able to resist the temptation of money.
This was something one couldn’t help but admire!
Sweat pouring down his face, Qian Feng said, "Alright, alright, as you wish, we’ll waive your water and electricity bills and property management fees for three months!" With that, he called over the manager to personally handle the procedures for Nie Xiaoyu.
After signing the contract, Chen Nan bid farewell to Wang Guodong, then left the commercial street’s office building with Nie Xiaoyu.
Nie Xiaoyu’s face beamed with joy, "Chen Nan, I contacted a decoration company yesterday, I’m going to discuss the details of the decoration with them!"
"Besides that, I also need to visit the herbal medicine shop to order some herbs for brewing heatstroke prevention soup. You’ll have to figure out lunch on your own; I don’t know what time I’ll be back home." She playfully stuck out her tongue as she said this.
Seeing the excitement on Nie Xiaoyu’s face, eager to get things done, a slight smile appeared on Chen Nan’s face, "You need to eat well at noon, too."
"Mhm mhm." Nie Xiaoyu nodded vigorously, then cheerfully stepped into a taxi.
But just at that moment,
Chen Nan’s ear felt as if it were being twisted, and then a cold voice reached his ears, "You little rascal, what are you doing here?"
