Super Fusion

Chapter 41: Mr. Xu, do as you

Director Shang was completely stunned. Before yesterday, he hadn't even heard of this name, but after yesterday, it was like a bolt from the blue, deeply imprinted on the souls of all the leaders in the Chaolan District Branch.

Bai Feng had already been arrested, and the interrogation was being handled by the Chaolan District. His confession couldn't possibly be a deliberate attempt to frame and arrest Secretary Lin; after all, only a fool would be so audacious.

Therefore, the original target, after the interrogation, was no secret to some.

Even though only a very few people knew, and they decided to keep it to themselves, Deputy Director Shang was one of those in the know.

He even learned from Wan Chunbiao and others that Xu Yu had indeed been arrested by the two at Secretary Lin's dinner party, and even afterwards, Secretary Lin addressed him respectfully as "Mr." and stated that he would apologize to him later!

This was Xu Yu!!!

The thought that the other party was someone even the Provincial Party Secretary Lin addressed respectfully as "Mr." made Deputy Director Shang's legs go weak, feeling utterly inferior in his presence.

Moreover, his joy today, even though Li Hesong hadn't invited him, was entirely due to Xu Yu's unwitting, enormous favor.

The matter was quite coincidental. The Chaolan District Branch Chief was slated for a promotion, creating a vacancy that naturally attracted fierce competition among several deputy directors. Shang Hanyi and Deputy Director Wang were the most popular candidates and the strongest rivals.

Just days before, he had been agonizing over how to win, but then Deputy Director Wang's son, Wang Mingdong, made such a huge blunder, directly impacting Deputy Director Wang's chances of promotion and even his future at the branch.

Because of this, the soon-to-be-vacant position became a certainty, and how could Shang Hanyi not be overjoyed?

Even though he was incredibly grateful to Xu Yu in his heart, and knew that the other party was in the Economic and Trade Bureau, Shang Hanyi didn't dare to thank him or try to build a relationship. After all, he knew that even Secretary Lin treated Xu Yu with utmost respect, so why would Xu Yu, a branch bureau chief,

even look at him? But unexpectedly, he had now run into this benefactor who had taken a different turn.

In an instant, Shang Hanyi didn't even care about Secretary Yan anymore. He quickly stepped forward with a mixture of awe and gratitude, saying to Xu Yu, "Mr. Xu? So it's you. Haha, it's truly an honor for Hanyi to meet you here. I'd like to offer you a small cup of wine, and I hope you'll do me the honor."

As he spoke, Shang Hanyi even grabbed the Wuliangye liquor on the table and poured a little into Xu Yu's glass. During this process, he carefully observed Xu Yu's expression. Seeing that the other party showed no displeasure except for a slight surprise, he hurriedly found an empty glass on the table and poured a full glass.

After filling the glass, Shang Hanyi picked up his cup and said to Xu Yu, "Mr. Xu, please help yourself."

Then, in front of everyone, he suddenly tilted his head back and downed the entire glass of wine in one gulp.

This scene completely stunned everyone in the private room. What was going on? Wasn't this Director Shang from the Chaolan District Public Security Bureau? Xu Yu wasn't just a lowly clerk in the Economic and Trade Bureau; he'd only just joined!

Yet, in front of Xu Yu, Director Shang acted as if a subordinate had encountered a high-ranking official. So apprehensive and nervous?

"Hehe..." The surprise in Xu Yu's eyes finally vanished completely as Shang Hanyi finished his drink, because he then remembered that the other party was the director of the Public Security Bureau, and from the Chaolan District Public Security Bureau.

Perhaps the only thing he didn't understand was why this guy's gaze held a hint of gratitude.

"Hehe, Mr. Xu?" Shang Hanyi's unusual behavior finally caused Secretary Yan, who had previously shown hostility towards Xu Yu, to change color. Who exactly was this person?

Although his change in expression was mostly due to confusion about the other party's identity, it didn't stem from much fear.

After all, his own position was not only no lower than Shang Hanyi's, but often wielded far more influence. The problem was, the two were close friends, and he knew Shang Hanyi to some extent. Even facing the city bureau chief, the latter probably wouldn't be so respectful.

Amidst the surprise and doubt, Secretary Yan immediately stepped forward, addressing Xu Yu while glancing at Shang Hanyi.

Shang Hanyi gently shook his head at this gaze, then suddenly ran his finger along his white collar.

In that instant, Secretary Yan's previously bewildered gaze completely changed. Bai… Today in Linzhou, the most sensational news was undoubtedly related to Vice Mayor Bai.

Although even with his position, he didn't know the inside story, he did know that Mayor Bai was in a terrible situation. Not only had his own son been sent to the bureau, but he himself was also overwhelmed with problems.

Recalling Shang Hanyi's actions just now, Secretary Yan felt a chill run down his spine.

Could it be that the Bai family's current predicament was caused by this other party? Then the other party's power is terrifying! Vice Mayor Bai is a far more powerful figure than him; to hold the position of vice mayor of the provincial capital, surely he has some influence behind him?

In utter shock, when Secretary Yan looked at Shang Hanyi again, he saw the other party nod almost imperceptibly.

This single nod completely transformed Secretary Yan's previous doubts into utter astonishment.

He had actually shown hostility towards such a terrifying person? Of course, if it were anyone else, he might not have cared much about such a slight hostility, but just thinking about how Xu Yu had caused Vice Mayor Bai so much trouble to deal with Bai Feng was enough to show how ruthless he was.

And without a doubt, the one who could bring Vice Mayor Bai to such a miserable state wasn't Xu Yu himself, but the people behind him. And these people behind him were actually following suit? This was what made him extremely wary. After all, he didn't even know who was behind the other party, only that they were ruthless and showed no mercy.

To provoke a vicious enemy because of a momentary expression was something Secretary Yan really didn't want to see.

Amidst the commotion, Secretary Yan grabbed a wine glass from the table and poured himself a drink.

After filling it, he said apologetically, "Mr. Xu, please help yourself!"

Without hesitation, he downed the entire glass, then poured a second, a third…

If Shang Hanyi's earlier toast resembled the fear and awe of a subordinate to a superior, then Secretary Yan's current act was definitely an apology.

But this was too much!

Secretary Yan had only shown Xu Yu an unfriendly expression earlier, and now he was apologizing so solemnly?

In an instant, everyone else in the private room fell into complete silence. As for Li Hesong, even his body trembled slightly. What a joke! Wasn't this guy just a lowly clerk? How did he suddenly become so terrifying?

The thought that he was nothing more than an insignificant figure in the eyes of Secretary Yan and the other man, yet they treated Xu Yu with such importance, even with a hint of fear, made Li Hesong break out in a cold sweat!