"Summon the guards, quickly capture this brute."
Director Li finally reacted and waved to the two young police officers behind him, signaling them to stop the other party's actions.
Although he was somewhat reluctant to help this Director Zhou, he had received favors from him often enough that he couldn't just abandon his secretary now.
"I'd like to see who dares to lay a hand!"
"You all better think carefully, don't push me too far."
Song Qiao showed no fear, shouting at the two officers with a tone full of threat.
As he spoke, he pressed Chang Xue's head down even lower. She let out a piercing scream as she struggled desperately.
The two police officers were clearly new recruits and were stunned by the situation, frozen in place.
"Presumptuous! If you continue like this, we have the right to shoot you on the spot."
Li Zhicheng's anger was also provoked by Song Qiao's defiance. He drew his service pistol and aimed it directly at Song Qiao.
"Ah!"
Xia Xueqing had never seen such a scene before and her face instantly turned pale with fright. She couldn't help but cry out.
However, at this critical moment, a scruffy young man walked into the private room.
He swaggered in and sat on the sofa, addressing Director Li with a tone of amusement, "Well, well, what a lively scene. Director Li, you sure have a lot of authority."
Li Zhicheng's expression changed drastically the moment the young man entered. He quickly put away the gun in his hand.
"Young Master Guo, it's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding."
"I saw someone committing violence and got a bit impulsive."
Saying that, he ran over solicitously and took out a cigarette from his pocket, about to light it for him.
He was so flustered because the person who arrived was none other than the Secretary's brother-in-law, Guo Jun.
However, Guo Jun ignored him, waved his hand to block the cigarette, and turned to address Song Qiao, "Brother Song, I'm not too late, am I?"
"Young Master Guo, I've troubled you with this matter. It's just that the other party is too..."
Song Qiao chuckled and was about to explain the situation to Guo Jun.
"Brother Song, there's no need to say more. I understand everything. Don't worry, I'll handle it from here."
As he spoke, he cast a displeased glance at Zhou Yang and the other two.
This made Director Li shiver violently.
He knew all too well who Guo Jun was; with just a few words, Guo Jun could decide the fate of his career.
"Young Master Guo, this fellow first beat up my secretary, and Director Li was just threatening him to stop messing around."
Zhou Yang also spoke hesitantly to Guo Jun, now placing all his hope on the fact that Song Qiao had also resorted to violence.
"Oh, is that so? I didn't see that. I was just passing by and saw someone lecturing others about not wasting food."
Guo Jun gave Zhou Yang a dismissive look and said nonchalantly.
"Ah, this... Young Master Guo, you're being too unreasonable."
Seeing Guo Jun's obvious favoritism, Zhou Yang felt indignant and argued back.
"Presumptuous! Are you trying to tell me what to do?"
Hearing his words, Guo Jun's expression immediately changed, and he reprimanded him angrily.
This outburst made Zhou Yang break out in a cold sweat, and he stood there, not daring to say another word.
"Young Master Guo, the other party did indeed resort to violence. Why don't we handle this matter fairly?"
Seeing this scene, Director Li immediately wanted to de-escalate and appease Guo Jun's anger.
"Hold on, didn't you just say that you were the embodiment of fairness?"
Song Qiao, naturally unsatisfied with such a pacifying approach, spoke to Li Zhicheng with sarcasm.
"Since Director Li, you say you want fairness, then give it to yourself. Why are you looking for me?"
Guo Jun, understanding Song Qiao's meaning, chimed in with a mocking tone from the side.
Li Zhicheng, standing before him, turned red with embarrassment.
He had spoken impulsively just now, without thinking, and now his own words were being thrown back at him.
"Hmph, Director Li was just about to shoot me with his gun. I wonder if that counts as fairness."
Song Qiao added his words mercilessly from the side, wishing he could corner Li Zhicheng with every sentence.
"Alright, since Director Li is so fair, I'll tell my brother-in-law tomorrow to commend you at the meeting."
Guo Jun finished speaking and gave Li Zhicheng a thumbs-up.
"No, no, no, Young Master Guo. It's my mistake. I have some urgent matters to attend to. I'll take my leave now, and I will certainly call on you to apologize later."
Seeing that the matter was about to reach the Secretary, Li Zhicheng no longer dared to interfere. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, completely ignoring Zhou Yang, and scurried out of the private room.
His departure plunged Zhou Yang's face into despair.
His greatest reliance had now protected himself, and he was truly finished.
"Zhou Yang, right? How is it, do you think I've handled this matter fairly?"
After Director Li left, Guo Jun immediately shifted his attention to the instigator.
"Fair, of course, it's fair. It couldn't be fairer."
Zhou Yang was on the verge of tears, how could he dare to challenge Guo Jun now? He nodded subserviently.
"I didn't expect Director Zhou to be so understanding. I, Guo, admire you. However, I think there's an even fairer way to resolve this."
Guo Jun did not soften his stance because of the apology. He glanced down at his watch and continued calmly.
"Uh, Young Master Guo, please tell me. I will do as you say."
A hint of bitterness flashed across Zhou Yang's face as he forced himself to bite his tongue and said.
"You and your secretary will eat every bit of the food on the floor, knowing that grain is hard-earned, and then you will apologize to Mr. Song."
"Do you think this way of handling things is fair, Director Zhou?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yang's face became even more desperate. Looking at the dirty, sticky food on the floor, he felt a surge of nausea, let alone eating it.
But he knew in his heart that he couldn't refuse Guo Jun's suggestion. Otherwise, it seemed only a phone call would be needed for Guo Jun to make him lose everything.
"Hurry up and eat. Don't waste a single bit."
Seeing that Zhou Yang remained silent, Song Qiao calmly brought over a chair and sat down, watching the show.
He was now using Zhou Yang's earlier arrogant and overbearing attitude against him.
"Okay, I'll eat. I'll eat now."
Zhou Yang glanced at his secretary, who had given up struggling and was now lying on the ground, and nodded, biting his teeth as he agreed to Song Qiao's terms.
"That's right, this is the fairness I want."
Guo Jun and Song Qiao exchanged a look and couldn't help but laugh heartily.