Xiao Zheng ordered a warm cup of tea for Zhang Lan and asked her to finish it in one gulp. Then he pulled her to sit on the sofa. He asked softly, "Are you feeling better?"
Zhang Lan nodded slightly. Her eyes were still blurred. "Much better."
"You don't have my number?" Xiao Zheng lit a cigarette. Although his face was gentle, his eyes were unusually calm.
"I drank too much —" Zhang Lan bit her lips.
"That's not a reason." Xiao Zheng shook his head.
He was able to run out of the lounge in one breath and struggle with the four strong attendants. How could she not have the strength to make a phone call?
There was only one reason. Zhang Lan didn't want to trouble Xiao Zheng.
Even so, she didn't want Xiao Zheng to know her situation.
Why?
Because she didn't want Xiao Zheng to look down on her. Even if she was forced to go through all this. But she came to this dinner party voluntarily. It was also a kind of official social interaction.
Stand firm when you take a beating. If you want to climb up in the officialdom, how can you not suffer a little? But she didn't expect the pit to be so deep tonight.
Zhang Lan was silent.
Xiao Zheng's eyes were very sharp, as if he could see through her soul. She had nowhere to hide. She just slightly avoided his eyes, holding the second cup of hot tea in her hand. Her red lips were pursed, and her eyes were blurred.
"We are old classmates." Xiao Zheng's eyes gradually became gentle. He lit a cigarette skillfully and said in a very soothing tone. "You are also one of the few old classmates that I still keep in touch with. You treated me well in high school. You even accompanied me to the police station in Mingzhu. You waited for me all night. I don't know what you think of this friendship, but at least in my eyes, no one wants to hurt you. I definitely won't forgive him. "
Xiao Zheng took a deep puff of the cigarette and said calmly, "Do you understand?"
"I … understand." Zhang Lan nodded lightly.
"Give me the phone." Xiao Zheng stretched out his rough hand.
"Huh?" Zhang Lan looked up slightly, a little puzzled.
"Give it to me." Xiao Zheng repeated.
Zhang Lan was stunned for a moment, then finally passed the phone to Xiao Zheng.
Xiao Zheng unlocked his phone and set his number as Zhang Lan's emergency number. All he needed to do was press a button to get through. After setting it up, Xiao Zheng returned the phone to Zhang Lan. "Remember to call me the next time you encounter the same problem."
Zhang Lan felt warm in her heart. But it was especially unpleasant.
She had been in Sijiu City for several years. But no one had ever cared about her so much. Even Ming Zhu's parents, who were far away, were extremely angry that she had ended her previous marriage. It was not strange. Leaving a capable and promising husband, turning from a young mistress to a divorced woman, any parent would probably vent their anger on their daughter. In fact, at least in the eyes of Zhang Lan's parents, this son-in-law wasn't bad. Apart from being a little more arrogant and treating people coldly. But at least he didn't do anything too outrageous.
However, his daughter divorced him and went to Beijing to work.
In the past few years, they had less contact with each other. Other than calling during holidays, Zhang Lan couldn't find anyone to talk to.
Xiao Zheng?
Stop joking.
He had a successful career and was already on a different level from her. Zhang Lan wouldn't invite a snub and disturb Xiao Zheng's life.
Therefore, Xiao Zheng's behavior at this moment touched Zhang Lan. She couldn't describe the feeling in her heart.
While they were chatting, Hu Yishan finally arrived.
There were a few staff members behind him, all of them looking nervous as if they were facing a formidable enemy. He looked at Xiao Zheng with fear in his eyes. Those staff members who had been driven away by Xiao Zheng didn't have the guts to leave without Xiao Zheng's permission.
Even Hu Yishan, who had led the crowd here, had a face full of regret.
"Brother, it's really my fault this time. I will definitely deal with this matter seriously. Whoever causes trouble, I will fire that person. I won't tolerate it! "Hu Yishan walked in front of Xiao Zheng and didn't even sit down. He stood there and tried to extinguish Xiao Zheng's anger.
Xiao Zheng took a drag of his cigarette without looking up. He pursed his lips and said, "Brother Hu, you're really arrogant. You can even fire a department head just like that? Are you from the discipline inspection committee? "
His words were sharp. But the bigger hint was that Xiao Zheng wasn't just going to pursue the responsibility of the staff members. He was also going to pursue the mastermind behind the whole thing.
Hu Yishan heard this and thought that Tang Qingshan was right. This kid didn't plan to let it go. It seemed like he really wanted to drag Wang Ting out and make a big fuss.
After a slight hesitation, Hu Yishan avoided Xiao Zheng's fire. He turned to Zhang Lan and explained, "Director Zhang. This matter is indeed our club's problem. I apologize to you and will deal with it seriously. We all work in the same unit, there's really no need to make a big fuss, right? "
Xiao Zheng's side was not going to work. But Hu Yishan really didn't want to let go of Wang Ting. He was still trying to save the country in a roundabout way, to protect Wang Ting who was jumping up and down in the resting room.
Zhang Lan heard this and didn't have any ideas.
Of course she hated Wang Ting who forced himself on her. But Wang Ting was still her leader. Direct superior. How could she have the confidence to beat him down?
But as Hu Yishan said, they all worked in the same system, she also didn't want to make a big fuss. Otherwise, it would be hard for her to stay in the system.
But before Zhang Lan could say anything, Xiao Zheng expressionlessly extinguished his cigarette. He pulled Zhang Lan's arm and stood up, "I understand what you mean."
Then, he walked out of the door.
Seeing this, Hu Yishan quickly followed and explained, "Brother, that's not what I mean — —"
"Then what do you mean?" Xiao Zheng squinted his eyes and stared at Hu Yishan coldly. "If it's really inconvenient for you, I can take care of this myself. Don't worry, I won't cause trouble for you. As for the people, I can wait outside. I can go directly to his unit. I definitely won't make things difficult for you. "
Hu Yishan heard this and immediately panicked.
Now that Jufeng's network was in trouble, how could he fall out with Xiao Zheng? Although he was more or less reluctant to give up Wang Ting's resources. But compared to Xiao Zheng, Wang Ting's resources were really not worth mentioning. Moreover, in this tough battle, not to mention Wang Ting, even Minister Wang wouldn't be able to make much of a difference. This was a real business war. It was a competition of raw strength, not the slightest bit of falsehood.
"Xiao Zheng. Sit down! "
Hu Yishan's heart sank, and he pressed Xiao Zheng down on the sofa beside him. Then, his eyes turned cold, and he said in a sonorous voice, "You don't have to do this, Brother Hu, I'll help you get rid of it!"
Then, he turned around and said to his subordinates, "Go, call Wang Ting over!"
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