The banquet started at 6: 30 pm and ended at 8 pm. It lasted for one and a half hours. After the banquet ended, Li Rui shook hands with the Provincial League Committee members one by one and said goodbye to them at the entrance of the restaurant. After finishing all the daily affairs, he took the elevator downstairs immediately. He wanted to go to the hotel to take a taxi to Huayu Garden.
He thought that everything would be fine and he would be able to work together with his old enemy, Yuan Jingjing. But when he arrived at the lobby on the first floor, he received a call from Li Jing.
He didn't know why Li Jing called him at this time, but he couldn't not answer. He could only sigh secretly and answer the call. At the same time, he walked to the corner of the lobby and stood behind a huge decorative blue and white porcelain vase. He didn't want to be seen by more people and come up to say hello. Otherwise, he would be unable to get away.
Li Jing said anxiously as soon as he came up, "Xiao Rui, I want to confirm something with you. Does Song Shuji have a cousin called Wan Jinyou?" Li Rui was stunned. Wan Jinyou? Didn't he disappear before the New Year? Why did he suddenly appear from the mouth of Li Jing, the deputy mayor? How did they get in touch? He said, "Yes, how do you know Wan Jinyou? He … "Li Jing was very surprised and shouted," Ah, it's true! "Li Rui asked curiously," What's true? What's going on? How do you know him? "
Li Jing said angrily, "How do I know him? I don't know him at all. I just found out that the guy who pretended to be a reporter from the Provincial Legal Daily was arrested. When he was interrogated by the Public Security Bureau, he claimed that he was Song Shuji's cousin and asked to be released as soon as possible. Otherwise, the Public Security Bureau would be in trouble. The person in charge of the case was not sure and couldn't contact Song Shuji rashly. So, he contacted the victim, which is me. When I received the news, I didn't dare to neglect it. Didn't I call you immediately to confirm? I didn't expect that he was really Song Shuji's cousin. God, how can Song Shuji have such a cousin? What should we do now? "
Li Rui was shocked. "He's the one who pretended to be a reporter from the Provincial Legal Daily?!" Li Jing said, "I don't know if it's him. Anyway, the Public Security Bureau caught a suspect according to the clues. It's him. But … but how could Song Shuji's cousin do such a dirty thing? Doesn't he know that this is illegal? " Li Rui was stunned for a while and then sneered, "This Wan Jinyou is the worst. He is not only cunning, but also arrogant and despotic. It's not that he doesn't know what it means to break the law, but he thinks that with the protection of the Song Shuji, he will be safe even if he breaks the law. Hiss, I really didn't expect that he didn't return to his hometown in the provincial capital. Instead, he stayed in Azure Sun City and started a scam. The more he plays, the more daring he gets. "
Li Jing reminded him in a low voice, "Hey, don't say anything bad about him. If Song Shuji hears it, he may not be happy." Li Rui smiled and said, "Sister, don't worry. Song Shuji hates him more than I do. If I scold him like this, Song Shuji will only be happy." Li Jing couldn't understand at all. He asked in surprise, "How can this be? Did Song Shuji already know that Wan Jinyou is not a good person? " Li Rui nodded and said, "Yes, Wan Jinyou did a lot of bad things before. He has already broken Song Shuji's heart. Uh … I can't decide on this. I have to ask Song Shuji's opinion before I can tell you what to do. "Li Jing said," Okay, then I will tell the Public Security Bureau not to interrogate Wan Jinyou for now. "
Li Rui wanted to dissuade her, which was to let the task force continue to interrogate Wan Jinyou. They could go through the necessary procedures and deal with him according to the law. They didn't need to care about Song Chaoyang's face at all. He believed that the boss himself would have the same opinion. But when the words came to his mouth, he thought that even if he dissuaded her, would the task force continue to interrogate Wan Jinyou? Wan Jinyou claimed that the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee was his brother-in-law. Who would dare to touch him? As the saying goes, one should refrain from shooting at the rat for fear of breaking the vases. Thus, he did not stop her and said, "Okay, wait for my call. I will contact you immediately after confirming with Secretary Song."
After hanging up the phone, he let out a long sigh. It seemed that his date with Jingjing tonight was ruined again. He hated Wan Jinyou to death in his heart. He thought to himself, Why did you have to do such a despicable and illegal thing? Not only did you harm yourself, but you also wasted my time. He really wanted to kick you to death, but he could only curse and complain. He couldn't possibly go to the Municipal Public Security Bureau and kick him a few times. He shook his head bitterly and took the elevator back to the restaurant upstairs.
Speaking of which, he was quite lucky. As soon as he entered the restaurant, he saw Song Chaoyang, Zheng Zijuan, and the others accompanying Liang Tao out. It seemed that they had also finished eating.
Li Rui quickly moved aside and made way for them to enter the restaurant. After they walked out, he quietly followed behind them.
These leaders took the elevator downstairs and arrived at the lobby on the first floor. Zheng Zijuan, Du Minsheng, the Secretary of the League Municipal Committee, and the others said goodbye to Liang Tao and left. They either went back to work or went home. Only Liang Tao and Song Chaoyang were left. Liang Tao was arranged to stay in the VIP building, which happened to be on the same way as Song Chaoyang. The two chatted and laughed as they strolled back to the building. They shook hands and said goodbye inside the building.
It was only then that Song Chaoyang returned to his state of being alone. Li Rui quickly walked over to him and said something.
Seeing him come over, Song Chaoyang didn't wait for him to speak and asked first, "Haha, I already said that you don't need to care about me when you're done eating. Why did you especially stay to send me off?"
Li Rui was about to speak when his phone suddenly rang. He guessed that it was Yuan Jingjing calling to rush him. He ignored it and said softly, "No, Boss, it's an emergency …"
Song Chaoyang said pleasantly, "What's the emergency? Answer the phone first. "
Li Rui took out his phone and saw that it was indeed Yuan Jingjing calling. It was not appropriate to answer in front of the boss, so he directly rejected the call and said hurriedly, "It's Wan Jinyou causing trouble again. I would never have thought of it. You definitely wouldn't have thought of it either …" Song Chaoyang's expression changed slightly. He interrupted, "Wan Jinyou? He … didn't he leave Qingyang long ago? " Li Rui sighed and said, "I'm also puzzled. He disappeared before the New Year. Why did he suddenly come back to Qingyang? And what he did is even worse than before. This time, it's completely illegal. Do you remember that Deputy Mayor Li Jing gave 100,000 yuan to the reporter from the Provincial Legal Daily to avoid trouble yesterday? But that reporter was a fake and ran away after getting the money. Mayor Li had no choice but to report it directly. Today, the Municipal Bureau arrested that guy … "
Song Chaoyang cried out in disbelief, "It can't be Wan Jinyou, right?" Li Rui smiled bitterly and said, "Since you've guessed it, I don't have to say it. Wan Jinyou is now in custody in the Municipal Bureau. If that's all, it's fine. But when he was being interrogated, he actually shouted that he was your cousin. The police officers were so scared that they didn't dare to touch him. The police officers couldn't contact you directly, so they could only call Mayor Li to confirm. Mayor Li just contacted me to confirm and asked me to ask you what you meant. "
Song Chaoyang was shocked and angry. He was so angry that his vision turned black. His body swayed and he almost fell. Luckily, Li Rui was quick enough to support him. Otherwise, he would have fallen in his drunken state.
After Song Chaoyang steadied himself, he said angrily, "Wan Jinyou, Wan … Wan … You! This … this … dog … is simply scum. The scum of the human race. He's too abominable, too abominable! He's gone too far! It's fine that he pretended to be a reporter and swindled money, but since he has the guts to do so, he should have the guts to bear the corresponding criminal responsibility. Why did he pull my name out the moment he was arrested? Is he trying to ruin my reputation? This damned thing, I don't care. I won't care about him no matter what! Also, Xiao Rui, help me talk to the Municipal Bureau. Ask them to add to my crime and punish him severely! Even if … even if he's shot, I won't feel any heartache. "
Li Ruixin said, "I won't feel any heartache even if he's shot. Not for anything else, but for Wan Jinyou to delay my date with Jingjing tonight, he deserves to die." Of course, he couldn't say that out loud. He said, "Okay, then I'll reply to Mayor Li immediately. Ask her to pass on the message to the Municipal Bureau's special task force. Song Chaoyang narrowed his eyes and nodded angrily. He said, "Help me apologize to Mayor Li. It's my fault for not disciplining him properly …" Li Rui interrupted, "Boss, this has nothing to do with you. You don't have to apologize to Mayor Li. Wan Jinyou is Teacher Sun's younger cousin, and his relationship with you is just an empty title. Also, he has never accepted your supervision and guidance. " Song Chaoyang smiled bitterly. "That's true, but we're still relatives. Just apologize on my behalf."
Li Rui nodded in agreement, but he didn't make the call for now. He planned to send him back to his room first. Song Chaoyang waved his hand and refused. He told him to call Li Jing first and then go home to rest.
The master and servant said goodbye in the lobby. Li Rui watched Song Chaoyang go up the stairs before he turned and walked out of the VIP building. As he walked out, he took out his phone and called Li Jing.
The call was quickly connected. Li Rui explained Song Chaoyang's intentions and apologized on his behalf. Finally, he explained a little about Wan Jinyou's relationship with the Song family and his nature as a person. His intention was to let Li Jing see that the responsibility for this incident was entirely on Wan Jinyou's head. It had nothing to do with Song Chaoyang.
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