68: Who is the real boss?

At the entrance of Juyi Hall, Lu Weimin, Director of the Commercial Bureau, the magnate Song Boyun, and others surrounded Secretary Wang like stars orbiting the moon.

Town Mayor Lu was especially obsequious toward him.

Everyone could see what was going on.

Secretary Wang was definitely a Great Leader.

His power and status were extraordinary.

Everyone was respectful and deeply apprehensive!

Only Chen Yang remained completely unmoved, his attitude negligent.

Lu Dayong was the first to jump out, accusing him of showing contempt for a superior.

Immediately afterward, Xue Song, Jiang Lang, and a pack of loyal lackeys rushed forward, launching an attack on Chen Yang.

Bai Xiaoyue, Wu Min, and the others watched the spectacle from the side as if observing an idiot.

Everyone knew that leaders valued face the most, and failing to show respect in public would certainly lead to furious retaliation behind the scenes.

They would sabotage you, destroy your future, and leave you with no path forward!

Chen Yang was just a country bumpkin who hadn't seen the world.

He didn't know the dangers of officialdom.

Sitting there so casually was no different from actively seeking death.

When the time came, the Great Leader wouldn't even need to intervene personally; just a hint would be enough for a small town mayor to make him suffer.

Huang Sanjin watched with cold detachment, flowers already blooming in laughter in his heart.

His previous two attempts had failed, which had disappointed him.

He hadn't expected that for the third attempt, before the Town Mayor's son could even act, the Town Mayor himself had brought in a major figure.

Given Chen Yang's tendency to court disaster, he probably wouldn't even need to act himself.

This Great Leader could help eliminate Chen Yang.

Killing with a borrowed knife.

Doesn't this count as one of the Thirty-Six Stratagems?

My intelligence is improving!

Huang Sanjin suppressed his laughter.

Liu Changhe, however, was so anxious that cold sweat poured down him.

He secretly tugged at Chen Yang twice, but Chen Yang remained completely still, more stubborn than a mule!

Liu Changhe's sweat became even heavier!

Xu Wenqing couldn't help but wave repeatedly, signaling for him to stand up.

"Yang Zi, get up, don't make the leader unhappy..."

But Chen Yang seemed deaf, completely ignoring him!

Xu Wenqing wished he could go up and knock him out with one punch, which would be better than sitting there brazenly and being spotted by the leader.

Sure enough, Secretary Wang glanced inside from the doorway.

He immediately spotted Chen Yang sitting there.

Without hesitation, he lifted his foot and walked in.

His target... was precisely Chen Yang.

Liu Changhe nearly fainted from fright!

Sweat poured down his forehead like a waterfall!

"It's over! It's truly over!"

Xu Wenqing's hands and feet were trembling.

He regretted not having knocked Chen Yang unconscious earlier and dragged him into a corner.

Then nothing would have happened.

What was wrong with Yang Zi?

Was he actively seeking death?

That wasn't his style!

Had sudden wealth changed his character?

Had he become arrogant and looked down on everyone?

Wenqing was utterly baffled.

He could only silently beg, "Heaven protect him, let nothing happen!"

The major star Liu Sisi was also secretly sweating.

Only Han Feixue and Feng Danqing remained relatively calm, continuing to observe without showing any emotion.

Xue Song, Jiang Lang, and the others were ecstatic.

This guy, Chen Yang, was finally going to suffer.

"If you court disaster, you have only yourself to blame!"

Lu Dayong and Town Mayor Lu, father and son, also wore expressions of schadenfreude.

"Dare to disrespect a superior? Now you've brought trouble upon yourself, haven't you?"

Bai Xiaoyue, Wu Min, and the others had smiles playing on their lips, overjoyed.

If the leader hadn't been present, they would have burst out laughing.

"Arrogant fool, this time, even if you don't die, you'll lose a layer of skin!"

Huang Sanjin watched with relish, as if enjoying a skit.

The main clown, Chen Yang, was finally about to receive his comeuppance.

The thrilling moment was about to arrive!

"Chen Yang, you finally kicked an iron plate!"

"Haha! Let's see how you die!"

In just seven seconds, everyone's emotions had gone through a marathon.

It was truly spectacular!

Secretary Wang had already walked up to Chen Yang, revealing an excited expression.

"Brother Yang, hello!"

He proactively extended both hands.

"If I had known you were here, I would have come over sooner. I truly apologize!"

Chen Yang also extended his hand, preparing to stand up, but Secretary Wang immediately stopped him, preventing him from moving.

"Brother Yang, please remain seated, don't be polite with me!"

"I told you last time, if you need anything, you can find me anytime; I will always come when called!"

Chen Yang naturally sat back down.

Although his posture lacked official dignity, with the Great Leader Secretary Wang deferring to him, Chen Yang suddenly seemed to be coated in a halo.

Every action he took carried supreme authority.

"Secretary Wang, you are too kind!"

Secretary Wang smiled ingratiatingly, flattered by the attention.

"Not at all, not at all. The Mayor was just mentioning to me today that Brother Yang hasn't been over for dinner in a few days. Has he forgotten his old uncle?"

Chen Yang smiled.

"Please tell Uncle that I've been a little busy lately.

I will definitely go visit him and Auntie soon.

I miss little Childs nickname too!"

Secretary Wang's eyes were red with envy!

"Yes, yes, the Madam often mentions you too."

"Especially little Childs nickname, who constantly asks why Uncle Chen Yang hasn't come?"

... A divine twist!

A shocking reversal!

Secretary Wang's proactive friendliness toward Chen Yang, or rather... his deliberate flattery, caused everyone's jaws to drop!

Heavens!

What was happening?

Shouldn't the leader be furious and scare Chen Yang witless?

How did it turn into—the leader being cautious and flattering, while Chen Yang sat imposingly, high above everyone else?

Had the world gone mad?

This was especially true for Lu Weimin, Town Mayor Lu, Song Boyun, and the others.

They knew exactly who Secretary Wang was.

He was the Mayor's chief secretary, a powerful figure in the government.

Lu Weimin, as the dignified Director of the Municipal Bureau, had to tread carefully in front of him.

As someone close to a Great Leader, he was effectively a rank higher than anyone he met, unless you were even greater than the leader himself.

At this point, Lu Weimin, Town Mayor Lu, Song Boyun, and the others knew they couldn't avoid the interaction.

They quickly rushed over, hoping to make an acquaintance and, incidentally, figure out—who exactly was this divine figure?

Secretary Wang was smooth and tactful.

He immediately introduced Chen Yang to everyone.

"Everyone, it is a great honor today to meet my Brother Yang."

He paused.

"You might not know this—"

"Chen Yang is an honored guest of the Mayor's family.

He is a sworn brother to Brother Jie, calls the Mayor 'Uncle,' and the Madam has specifically reserved a room for Brother Yang at their home."

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire venue erupted in an uproar!

An honored guest of the Mayor's family!

A sworn brother of the Mayors Eldest Son!

Furthermore—he even had a dedicated bedroom at the Mayor's house.

What kind of treatment was this?

He was clearly treated like family!

His status was on the same level as the Mayors Eldest Son.

He could be called: the Mayor's Second Son.

Wouldn't such a person be able to command everything in the entirety of Jiangcheng City?

Lu Weimin and Song Boyun rushed forward, offering greetings.

"Young Master Chen, talented and youthful, a pleasure to meet you!"

"Young Master Chen possesses extraordinary charisma and boundless prospects.

Please look out for us!"

... Chen Yang smiled faintly, responding to each of them.

The expression on his face was neither cold nor overly friendly, neither too distant nor too familiar.

His demeanor was perfectly managed!

Secretary Wang nodded inwardly.

No wonder this person was so successful—this composure and sophistication were worth studying closely.

True official dignity wasn't achieved merely by putting on airs, nor was approval gained by smiling at everyone.

The knowledge involved was profound!

Town Mayor Lu also followed Lu Weimin, coming forward to show his face and offer a warm greeting.

But Chen Yang raised a hand to stop him.

"This esteemed official, I cannot possibly accept your greeting!"

"Town Mayor, what impressive official dignity you possess!"

His expression darkened.

"I am merely a common citizen whose family home is almost lost."

"I was hoping to beg you, the magistrate of Qianshan Town, to show mercy!"

Town Mayor Lu's face instantly went pale!

Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead one after another.

Lu Weimin's heart sank!

This was bad!

Sure enough—Secretary Wang's expression changed drastically.

His gaze was like a knife, slicing coldly toward Town Mayor Lu!