Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 1004 - 1045: It’s Over, All Over

Chapter 1004: Chapter 1045: It’s Over, All Over

"Secretary... Secretary Song!"

This wasn’t said by Zhao Hongji, but by Wang Chengqiang. At this moment, if he and Zhao Hongji still couldn’t recognize Song Zhentao, the Municipal Party Secretary, then they were truly living in vain.

"Secretary Song... which Secretary Song?" Ma Wendong really didn’t recognize Song Zhentao; at his level, he had no opportunity to come into contact with Song Zhentao.

"The Municipal Committee... Secretary Song!" Wang Chengqiang’s lips twitched a few times, subconsciously replying.

Song Zhentao looked at Zhao Hongji and said coldly, "Well, well, as a judge, you actually use the power in your hands to strut around. With a judge like you, can you still administer justice? Can you handle cases according to the law? It seems that there must be many wrongful convictions in the cases you’ve handled. I will arrange for someone from the Discipline Inspection Commission to investigate immediately."

Zhao Hongji’s legs gave way, and with a thud, he sat on the ground. If someone else had said this, there might have been room for maneuvering, but these words coming from the Municipal Party Secretary himself, in public, were as certain as a nail hammered into board. And considering his current demeanor and behavior, how could he possibly not be in trouble? He was always one to extort both the plaintiffs and defendants. Once an investigation began, it was not just about losing his job—he was likely to spend a good ten or eight years in prison.

"Secretary Song, Secretary Song, I was wrong. Please, give me a way out," Zhao Hongji suddenly knelt in front of Song Zhentao, attempting a final struggle.

"Give you a way out? When you did those things, did you ever think about the impact your actions had on others? When you wrongfully judged a case, did you ever consider the victims? This time, the investigation will not only happen, but it will be thorough. A person who can decide someone’s fate for life should never be someone like you as a judge!"

Song Zhentao’s words were uttered with resolute finality, echoing in the private room as if they lingered for a long time, or perhaps it could be said that his words truly struck a chord in the hearts of the few people in the room. An Zhen and the other girls were not only seeing the Municipal Party Secretary for the first time, but were also witnessing such a situation, which really made them feel that this Municipal Party Secretary was extremely upright.

However, to Su Mengxin and others, Song Zhentao’s personal integrity was certainly commendable, but the element of showmanship was naturally not absent, and they had seen such scenes too often to take it seriously.

"Thank you, Secretary Song," Su Yiyi said to Song Zhentao at that time, smiling appreciatively.

Song Zhentao sighed and said, "As long as Miss Su hasn’t been hurt, then I can rest easy."

"Miss Su..." An Zhen and the five female classmates, as well as Ma Wendong, all stared at Su Yiyi with wide eyes. The Municipal Party Secretary was actually addressing Su Yiyi as Miss Su, and it seemed that the two knew each other. Was this still the Su Yiyi they knew?

No wonder Su Yiyi had been so calm when facing Zhao Hongji, completely disregarding him and understanding so much about the official circles. It turned out that Su Yiyi’s level had completely changed, now being someone who could connect with the Municipal Party Secretary. Zhao Hongji’s uncle, the Deputy Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, seemed not to matter at all in comparison.

And it was obviously not by Su Yiyi’s own abilities, so it must be because of Su Yiyi’s boyfriend—does it not mean that her boyfriend is incredibly influential, beyond their wildest imaginations?

At this time, Meng Qianjun laughed and said to Zhao Hongji, "Kid, you’re really unlucky. Not every girl is up for grabs."

Zhao Hongji knew that he was truly beyond redemption this time, not just himself, but his uncle was very likely to be implicated as well. He was so full of regret; how could randomly flirting with a girl bring the Municipal Party Secretary down on him? But at that moment, seeing Li Yifei, he shouted hoarsely, "Who is he? Who is he?"

Gu Qianjun laughed again and then shook his head, "Just with you, you’re not worthy to know who he is. Alright, the show’s over, let’s continue drinking."

In the eyes of people like Gu Qianjun, someone like Zhao Hongji was simply not worthy to know who they were. They weren’t like those wastrel young masters who flaunted their identities everywhere, craving the flattery of others. Gu Qianjun already considered Li Yifei a true rival, which is why he put Li Yifei in his sights involuntarily.

Gu Yanan felt that there was no interest left. A person like Zhao Hongji could not be an opponent for Li Yifei, nor could he become an asset for them. So, he and Wei Zijun and the others headed out, while Song Zhentao said to Li Yifei, "Yifei, let’s go. Miss Su, let’s go have a couple of drinks to calm your nerves."

Su Yiyi agreed and then said to An Zhen, "I’ll go first. I’ll call you guys later."

"Alright!" An Zhen and the others replied, then watched, dumbfounded, as Su Yiyi left with Li Yifei and the others.

"It’s over... It’s all over!" Zhao Hongji sat on the ground, looking utterly dumbfounded, muttering just this one phrase over and over. The blow was simply too much for him to imagine; how painful it must be to go from a life of glory to a prison cell.

Seeing Song Zhentao like this, An Zhen and the others felt a bit of sympathy, but more so contempt. If Su Yiyi didn’t have a powerful boyfriend today, wouldn’t she have been bullied by him?

Wang Chengqiang hurriedly pulled up Zhao Hongji, urgently saying, "Hongji, hurry up, I see Secretary Song hasn’t arranged this matter yet, we still have time to smooth things over." He wasn’t stupid; Song Zhentao had glanced at him earlier, and he feared that trouble would come his way eventually. Now, he and Hongji had to arrange things quickly, find someone to plead with Song Zhentao; if Song Zhentao truly set his mind to handle this matter, then no one could stop it.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Hongji leapt to his feet and said frantically, "Yes, yes, I need to find my uncle."

Then the two of them rushed out like madmen.

Ma Wendong opened his mouth but in the end didn’t call out, then he also immediately ran out. The investigation of those two would inevitably implicate him and his business dealings with them. He would be easily investigated too, so he had to quickly go home to transfer his assets, or flee. Hongji and Chengqiang had connections, he did not, and with money, he could live the same anywhere. He couldn’t just wait here for death.

An Zhen and the others stood in the private room for a while before coming to their senses. Then they quickly switched the topic to Su Yiyi. They weren’t just envious of Su Yiyi now, but truly admired her, even feeling honored to be her classmates.

Li Yifei and the others had returned to the private room by now. Li Yifei reintroduced Su Yiyi, who now could greet Wei Zijun and the others with ease, then she sat down next to Su Mengxin.

Wei Zijun and his two companions watching Mengxin and Yiyi speaking softly together, looking very intimate, couldn’t help but admire them secretly. Li Yifei was clearly more adept at dealing with women than they were. They were all Li Yifei’s women, yet they got along very well, without jealousy and fighting—quite a rare sight indeed.

Although Su Yiyi was not as beautiful as Su Mengxin and the saint, her gentle temperament was also very rare. They figured they would like her too, and indeed it was no wonder Li Yifei liked her.

Gu Yanan then raised his glass to Su Yiyi and said, "Miss Su, I toast to you, please feel free to drink as much as you want."

Su Yiyi hurriedly picked up her glass and said, "Thank you, Mr. Gu." She gave enough respect to anyone who could dine at the same table with Li Yifei.

"Cheers," Gu Yanan tossed back his drink, and when he saw Su Yiyi took just a sip without getting upset, he said, "Since Young Master Wei and Young Master Meng have their own targets they are pursuing, trying to woo away from Yifei, I can’t fall behind. I shall pursue Miss Su Yiyi."

Su Yiyi was taken aback, holding her glass, unsure of what to do.

Mengxin chuckled lightly and said, "These shameless guys, they all say they want to steal my husband. You don’t need to pay attention to them, nor do you need to show them any favor. If anyone pesters you, hit them if you want to hit, scold if you want to scold. After all, they wouldn’t dare to do much."

Gu Yanan laughed and said, "Mengxin, I’m serious. Miss Su Yiyi fits the criteria I’m looking for in a wife perfectly: gentle and considerate, just looking at her makes me want to protect her. So I will definitely try my best. Yifei has so many women, Yiyi won’t receive the best love and care with him. It would be an absolute waste. I can’t stand by and watch this happen."

Li Yifei laughed heartily and said, "It seems I really have to be careful. If I catch anyone attempting anything with my wife, I won’t show any mercy and will definitely break both of his legs."

Gu Yanan smiled faintly and said, "Brother Yifei, you wouldn’t be that rough, right?"

"You are right; I am exactly that rough. I am petty, and stealing my woman—absolutely not."

Wei Zijun interjected, "Doesn’t Brother Yifei have any confidence?"

Li Yifei smiled lightly and said, "Of course, I’m confident, but for example, I also like the businesses of your three families, can I just take them? Confidence is one thing, but if anyone tries to mess with what’s mine, I still prefer strangling it in the bud."

Meng Qianjun clapped his hands in approval and said, "Good, I like what Brother Yifei is saying. A man has to be like this. If someone provokes me, the fists have to fly. Can you even call yourself a man if you can’t protect your own woman? But in the end, it comes down to whose fists are harder."