She Lives without Regret in This Life

Chapter 238: Chapter 242: Home for Dinner Chapter 238: Chapter 242: Home for Dinner “I can’t believe I didn’t think of that,” Su Yun was clearly unhappy on the other end of the phone.

“Have you stopped watching over your cheap son lately?” Su Hai sneered, his thin lips curled in mockery.

“That little bastard is going to be the death of me one day,” Su Yun lamented weakly when Meng Ping was mentioned, “He’s too rebellious, I just can’t handle him.”

“I think you’re just spoiling him. Is this how you act as a stepmother?”

Su Yun hated most of all being called a stepmother, no one dared to mention it in front of her, except for this younger brother in the family who could touch her raw nerve and still leave her powerless.

“Fine! Just tell me, will you arrange it or not?”

“Of course I’ll arrange it, you’re my own sister, how could I not?” Girls from the Su family were precious, while boys were deemed worthless weeds, and no one dared to offend this sister of his.

“Oh, and come home for dinner tonight.”

“I don’t have time.”

“That won’t do, Dad personally called for it,” Su Hai insisted.

Su Yun thought about how Meng Xingzhi and Meng Ping wouldn’t be home, and that she’d have nothing to do if she returned early, so she agreed and hung up.

Su Hai’s secretary, Sun Gan, had been standing obediently in the office, waiting for instructions. As soon as he saw Su Hai hang up the phone, he immediately said, “Director, it’s time for the meeting, we’re just waiting for you.”

“Alright! I know!” Su Hai massaged his temples, resignedly saying, “Inform the General Union Song and Dance Troupe that they should come over for an exchange and study session with the Qianjin Dance Troupe next Monday.”

“Huh?” Sun Gan’s eyes widened in surprise, “Director, you didn’t misspeak, did you?”

“No!”

“Yang and Su Tuan…” Wouldn’t they end up fighting?

Su Hai let out a cold laugh, “Just be sure to watch them, and call the union president while you’re at it.”

“Okay!” To prevent a fight, it would be best to invite all the higher-ups. He could already imagine the kind of treatment he’d get when he informed Yang.

*****

Shixi Town Government

From the moment Xu Qigang entered the gates of the town government office clad in his crisp outfit, he drew countless gazes. The gatekeeper stopped him to ask a question.

“Comrade, who are you looking for?” The words had barely left his mouth when the gatekeeper saw his epaulets, his eyes wide with shock. Two bars and a star?

Even the town mayor would have to treat him with the utmost respect.

What he didn’t know was that Xu Qigang’s rank was heavier than an ordinary two bars and a star.

“I’m looking for the mayor!” Xu Qigang rarely smiled, and at times like this, he looked even more stern and fierce, especially when he was angry.

His face so unsightly that even the gatekeeper felt fear.

“This way, please!” Leading the way, the gatekeeper quickly brought him to the mayor’s office.

“Thank you, I’ll go in myself,” Xu Qigang dismissed the gatekeeper before knocking on the door.

“Come in!” Mayor Liu was seated behind his desk, putting on a friendly demeanour. However, when he saw who had entered, he jumped up in fright.

“May I ask who you are?”

Xu Qigang waved a hand and took charge, “Mayor Liu, please take a seat.”

“Thank you. Please sit down too. I’ll make you some tea,” Mayor Liu said, confused by the imposing presence of the man before him, wondering when Shixi Town had acquired such a young leader.

“No need, just some boiled water will do.”

“Fine! Where are you from, sir?” Mayor Liu asked cautiously.

The corner of Xu Qigang’s mouth twisted in a mocking smile, “I am Xu Xianxiong’s son.”

“What?” Mayor Liu leapt from his seat, “That old bastard wasn’t lying?”

Xu Qigang also stood up, tall and imposing, which made Mayor Liu’s legs go weak, nearly bringing him to his knees.