136: Chapter 136 The former mayor intervenes!

"Ah?"

"Li Fan's... Dad?"

The security guard was stunned by these words.

If the man is Li Fan's dad, then the woman must be Li Fan's mom. So, are the in-laws here?!

However, the security guard couldn't determine if the two were telling the truth or not for a moment.

But it’s better to believe it than not believe it at all!

So, the security guard's attitude immediately made a 180-degree turn.

"Please, both of you, have some tea here first. I'll make a call."

The security guard respectfully ushered Li Daguo and Huang Lan into the security room, then hid to the side to make the call.

A few minutes later.

The security guard immediately dropped to his knees before parents with a thud, his face full of self-reproach.

"It was my fault for not recognizing your status..."

Upon seeing this, parents were at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

They didn't feel offended at all.

The security guard was just doing his job, so they quickly helped the security guard up.

And not long after.

The Gu Family Head, Gu Song, and a group of Gu Family executives all swarmed to the entrance to personally welcome them.

This showed the level of importance the Gu Family placed on Li Fan.

"Dear in-laws, I am truly sorry. Our security guard is not familiar with you two, and we apologize for the discourtesy."

Gu Song immediately bowed again to parents.

"No, no, it's mainly because we arrived so suddenly."

Li Daguo smiled.

After a brief greeting.

Gu Song welcomed parents inside and treated them with great hospitality.

They drank tea and chatted casually.

Soon.

The discussion turned to the engagement.

It was clear that both sides were eager for Li Fan and Gu Ling to register their marriage as soon as they returned today, so the conversation went very well.

After confirming the marriage arrangements.

Huang Lan handed a space ring to Gu Song as a betrothal gift.

In Gu Song's view, this was being too formal.

However, since it was a kind gesture, he accepted it.

Of course, he didn't expect the ring to contain anything precious.

The Gu Family had previously looked into parents; they were just ordinary employees with very low talent, so the ring probably contained at most some low-grade beast cores or some simple gold and silver ornaments.

The Gu Family wasn't lacking in such things.

"In-laws, you seem to have something troubling you. If it's convenient, you can tell us about it. Perhaps we can offer some help."

"Yes, we'll be family from now on. If there's anything we can assist with, please don't hesitate to tell us, in-laws."

Li Daguo and Huang Lan both had strong powers of observation.

They could see the subtle emotional changes in Gu Song during the conversation.

Hearing their enthusiasm, Gu Song was genuinely moved, and at the same time, he felt even more reassured about entrusting his daughter to Li Fan.

With such parents, the son surely couldn't be bad.

However, despite his enthusiasm, he didn't really want to trouble his in-laws with this matter, as they truly couldn't help.

"Thank you both for your concern, in-laws."

"We did run into some trouble, mainly concerning family matters. It's quite complicated to explain. I'll handle this myself slowly after Lingling and Xiaofan are married,"

Gu Song said with a smile.

Hearing this.

Li Daguo and Huang Lan exchanged a look, then Li Daguo stood up and said,

"Since that's the case, we won't ask further. You two continue chatting. I'm going to the restroom."

...

A few breaths later.

Inside the Hang City Municipal Government building.

The Old Mayor was leisurely sipping tea and reading the latest news.

Suddenly, a figure appeared out of thin air in front of him.

The Old Mayor was first startled, then jumped up in fright, spilling tea all over himself.

"Senior Li! Why are you here?!"

That's right.

The person who arrived was Li Daguo.

Looking at Li Daguo before him, the Old Mayor was first shocked, and then his face filled with excited joy.

"Long time no see."

Li Daguo smiled at the Old Mayor. "I've come to ask you about a few things. You should know about the issues among the major families in Hang City, right?"

"I am basically very familiar with all the major families in Hang City. Whatever matter Senior wishes to ask about, as long as I can help, I will definitely give my full effort!"

The Old Mayor immediately patted his chest in reply.

Li Daguo got straight to the point. "I want to ask about the Gu Family's recent situation. My daughter-in-law is from the Gu Family, and it seems the Gu Family has run into some trouble recently, right?"

"The Gu Family? Yes, the Gu Family has indeed encountered some issues recently, mainly involving the Chen Family and the Meng Family..."

...

A moment later.

The Old Mayor respectfully saw Li Daguo off, then immediately made a phone call.

"Notify them to bring out all the files on every misdeed the Chen Family and the Meng Family have committed over the past century. They will accompany me to settle accounts shortly!"

"Hurry! This must be done quickly!"

"Also, regarding the Gu Family, send someone to deliver a congratulatory gift in the name of the Municipal Government!"

"..."

After urgently giving all the instructions.

The Old Mayor looked towards the distant landmark building of Hang City, his eyes narrowed slightly.

"I truly didn't expect it. Senior actually chose my Hang City to take root in the end. Once the Initial Civilization Assessment is passed, my Hang City will probably benefit too!"

"Chen Heng, Meng Li, you two have offended the wrong person this time!"

...

The scene shifted back to the Gu Family.

"In-law, In-law, your trip to the restroom has taken quite a while. Is it possible..."

Gu Song, the Gu Family Head, frowned slightly at this point.

Li Daguo had been gone for too long.

However, before Gu Song could finish his sentence, Huang Lan interrupted him.

"Don't worry about him. He probably has an upset stomach. Let's continue our chat."

"Oh right, Lingling and Xiaofan should be arriving soon, right?"

Gu Song didn't think much of it upon hearing this and nodded with a smile. "Yes, I've already arranged for the driver to pick them up."

The two were chatting when.

Li Daguo finally returned.

Huang Lan glanced at Li Daguo, and with just one look, she confirmed the matter was settled.

Meanwhile.

The Chen Family and the Meng Family were already surrounded by personnel from the Municipal Government.

Various accusations immediately made both families panic.

Soon.

The heads of both families found the Old Mayor, hoping to plead for mercy.

However.

What they received was a cold warning.

There was no room for negotiation!

As a result.

In less than half a day, more than half of the industries belonging to both families were confiscated by the Municipal Government, and due to various pieces of evidence, more than half of the people in both families faced imprisonment.

Such a massive operation quickly drew the attention of all the major families in Hang City.

Generally, as long as it didn't harm the citizens, the Municipal Government would not interfere in disputes between families.

What exactly did these two families do to alarm someone of the Old Mayor's stature to personally come out and settle accounts?

For a moment.

Everyone could only think of the Gu Family.

Because the Gu Family had the deepest enmity with the two families.

But how could a mere Gu Family possess such immense power?

This naturally shifted their attention to Li Fan.

Besides Li Fan, they couldn't think of any other possibility!

And soon.

After they heard that the Municipal Government sent a congratulatory gift to the Gu Family, they were completely certain of this point.

Consequently.

They also wasted no time, prepared congratulatory gifts, and sent them to the Gu Family.