After announcing the news, Sun Tengfei gently patted Teng Haibo's shoulder to show his approval, then turned and stepped off the stage.
Now, this stage belonged solely to Teng Haibo.
He would handle a series of gang affairs next.
Although he had not officially taken office yet, the outcome was decided.
Moreover, with Song Qiao supporting him from behind and the endorsement of the General President Sun Tengfei, no one else could stir up any trouble.
Therefore, Teng Haibo was quite triumphant at this moment.
However, he was also clear-headed. His supporters were still in the minority, and he couldn't afford to be careless or slack.
Thus, he first laid out his general policy, especially regarding the treatment of his main opponent Tang Wen's faction. Tang Wen was appointed as the leader of propaganda in a certain district, holding a title without real power.
This was a case of showing respect without granting authority.
As for Tang Wen's supporters, Teng Haibo emphasized that they would be employed based on their talent.
Of course, necessary vetting was unavoidable.
Upon hearing this, many of Tang Wen's supporters' eyes flickered, their thoughts unreadable.
They each pondered their own future path.
After all, Teng Haibo's ascent was a foregone conclusion.
His policy of "first to strike the evildoers, and those who surrendered will not be punished" put the lower and middle-ranking gang members at ease.
Simultaneously, Elder Xu would receive full medical treatment but would no longer hold the position of elder.
The reason was simple: he had acted arrogantly in the gang in the past, played favorites, and handled matters unfairly. However, considering his many contributions to the Tongmen, he was merely asked to step down and yield his position, and he would receive a generous subsidy.
As for the treatment of Elder Xu's grandson, Elder Xu would bear the cost himself.
After all, he was an opponent and not a member of the Tongmen.
Teng Haibo was not a foolish person without a mind.
His actions were reasoned, justified, and measured, earning the respect of those in the gang who had previously resented him.
As a result, the atmosphere at the scene became even more fervent.
At this moment, the only place seemingly unaffected by the fervor was where Song Qiao and the others were.
Sun Tengfei stepped down and resumed his conversation with Song Qiao.
Seeing Teng Haibo's series of actions, both nodded in approval. His handling of these matters was indeed proper.
Appointing him as the helmsman of the Tongmen in this city was truly fitting.
Seeing this, Sun Tengfei no longer paid attention to matters here.
He turned to Song Qiao and asked, "Mr. Song, why was Mu Yuanhang killed without my consent, and why was I blocked? Is there something you cannot let me know?"
Song Qiao had known all along that Sun Tengfei would not let the matter of Mu Yuanhang go unnoticed.
Fortunately, he had a plan.
At this moment, facing Sun Tengfei's inquiring gaze and the barely concealed anger, he naturally shifted the blame.
And the target he had chosen was none other than Qi Xuan.
"Heh heh, there is indeed a hidden story. Don't rush, let me explain slowly."
Then, he informed the other party that Mu Yuanhang had colluded with people from the Snow Country and engaged in illegal activities. Even if he hadn't dealt with it, the country wouldn't have let him go.
After speaking, he stared intently at Sun Tengfei.
Facing Song Qiao's gaze, Sun Tengfei understood his meaning and could only feign realization, saying nothing more.
Then, their conversation shifted to casual pleasantries.
Teng Haibo quickly descended from the stage. He first apologized to the two and then said with a smile, "Mr. Song, President Sun, I have arranged a banquet to express my gratitude. I hope you will grace us with your presence."
Song Qiao glanced at Gao Meng and politely declined, "No, it's not convenient today. I need to take Gao Meng back to recuperate. Perhaps another time."
By then, she had already recovered and was ready to leave.
Hearing this, Teng Haibo could only escort Song Qiao and Gao Meng away.
Sun Tengfei, unwilling to miss this opportunity to display his influence at the sub-branch, did not rush to leave.
…
In the car, Song Qiao's demeanor changed instantly. He sternly rebuked Gao Meng, blaming her for not taking care of her body and for forcefully unleashing her power in such an irrelevant occasion.
Gao Meng smiled and retorted, "I also wanted to test the results of my training. And don't you think this was a good opportunity to improve? That Xu Yang was the perfect whetstone, with no danger around and you by my side."
"Didn't you just receive intelligence that someone from the Gao family has placed a bounty on my head? This is like training soldiers..."
"Alright, you rest. Don't say any more," Song Qiao said, looking at Gao Meng's pale face again with concern.
Gao Meng felt drained after saying all this. Fatigue kept washing over her.
Song Qiao knew the consequences of such an outburst.
The most direct manifestation was increased strain on her heart and lungs, causing her heart to convulse intermittently.
Facing Gao Meng, who had her eyes closed and was recuperating, he spoke solemnly, "I must emphasize again, this kind of outburst is not the right path. You cannot use it often, as it places a tremendous burden on your body, consuming your life force and directly shortening your lifespan. I am not exaggerating!"
"To live, the most fundamental thing is to strengthen your own power, train scientifically, and nourish your life force."
Gao Meng nodded, "Don't worry, I understand! I won't use it carelessly again."
The car sped along, taking them to Gao Meng's residence.
Song Qiao carried her in a princess hold, took her into the elevator, opened the door, and then carried her to the bed.
As it was night, there were not many people coming and going. Moreover, she was weak. Otherwise, she would never have agreed to let Song Qiao do this.
At this moment, Gao Meng felt waves of weakness and pain.
"Alright, I'll heal your injuries. Let's see if you dare to misuse secret techniques again!" Song Qiao said with a heartbroken look, his tone quite stern.
Gao Meng just nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, you're right. Haven't I been punished already..."
She went to the bedroom to change into her pajamas and then lay down on the bed, letting Song Qiao treat her.
Song Qiao said no more, focusing on massaging her to treat her internal injuries.
However, while internal injuries were easy to heal, the lost lifespan was difficult to regain.
But he wasn't going to give up.
Soon, his treatment showed results, and Gao Meng lay there, humming comfortably.
Song Qiao breathed a sigh of relief.
While continuing to treat her, he spoke about her recent sparring match with Xu Yang.
Overall, her performance was good, with wise judgment and effective responses.
Gao Meng smiled happily, "Really? I felt that way too."
"Especially your combination and deconstruction of various moves, and your ability to use them flexibly at critical moments, it was truly impressive," Song Qiao praised without reservation.
"Heh heh, it's rare for you to praise someone so much! Am I talented?"
"It's proper training. It seems we need to continue strengthening it in the future!" Song Qiao said.
"Ah, save me?"
"Hmph, strengthening training is what will truly save your life."
"..."
As Song Qiao continued his massage, Gao Meng slowly drifted off to sleep.
When she woke up again, she saw the hands of the wall clock pointing to eleven.
She had slept for over an hour, yet slept so soundly?
"Song Qiao?" she called out.
No one was there.
This Song Qiao, leaving her, an injured person, all alone?
Then, she looked down and saw that her clothes were still perfectly on.
Had this guy changed his ways?
No, why were the buttons on her pajamas undone?
Pah, you scoundrel!
She quickly pulled her clothes together and buttoned them up.
Suddenly, the bathroom door creaked open.
Song Qiao emerged from the bathroom, shirtless.
As soon as he saw Gao Meng awake, he smiled calmly, "Heh heh, you're awake... I finished treating your injuries and decided to sleep here."