Chapter 196: Let Go of Your Arrogance (Part 2)

11pm

In a high-end restaurant and bar located on the upper floor, Chen Qiao was quietly waiting for Locke to come over. He could only turn to Locke for this +*-9 matter. After all, his relationship with Locke was not bad.

Every time there was some conflict between the business department and the businessmen, Locke would be the peacemaker afterwards. Secretly, the business department and the businessmen had reached many well-understood agreements.

Over the years, many problems between the two sides have been solved subtly through Locke. Under Locke's mediation, the two sides could only take a step back after reaching a tacit understanding. The delicate balance that this city has maintained over the years is due to Locke. Point made.

So this time the only person Chen Qiao could rely on was Locke, and Locke promised to come over when the General Affairs Department was finished.

Chen Qiao is still waiting anxiously. He has no way of knowing what his grandson's condition is now. There is no news, and no one dares to tell Chen Qiao about the situation in the Public Security Management Office. Chen Qiao has already dragged many people to inquire. It's a pity. The answer is still difficult to answer.

This incident has indeed had a great impact on the city, but many media have stopped reporting on it. Chen Qiao has already said hello to several bosses in the press. The matter will calm down soon and will never evolve again. becomes a big problem.

Chen Qiao believes that as long as the matter is over, everything will be calm. As long as the negotiation is resolved slowly, even if Sun Tzu is really sentenced, it will only take a few years. And as long as the compensation is in place, this kind of case should not be possible. The problem is, after the lawyers understood the whole process, they found that the conflict between the two parties led to this result, and it was the man who was beaten who started the attack.

"It's almost 12 o'clock, Lao Chen."

Zou Yun muttered, Chen Qiao nodded, and he looked outside anxiously. The dining bar was very quiet, there was no one there, and a lot of waiters were standing at the door. Chen Qiao had already reserved the dining bar. .

Time passed by minute by second, and it was exactly 0:40 that Locke walked in wearing a big trench coat, and Chen Qiao immediately ordered people to serve the food.

After Locke sat down, Chen Qiao immediately signaled the bodyguards to leave and let them bring in the food later.

"Master Manager, I'm really sorry that it's so late."

"Hey, Chen Qiao, how did your bodyguards do this? A few years ago, your grandson was fighting with people on the street. Although the situation was different from now, Niya didn't know about it at that time. He came to question me after he found out, and I had already helped where I could. This time, I was caught directly by Niya, and I was a little embarrassed. "

Chen Qiao stood up with the wine bottle and poured Locke a glass.

"It's not that Xiao Kai should be exempted from guilt. It's just something that Section 5 reported to the Law Office after the arrest. If these crimes are found guilty, it will be troublesome. After all, I have warned them in the past few years. Xiaokai has become much more low-key.”

"Low-key?"

Locke sighed, took a sip and said.

"If he kept a low profile, he wouldn't have dared to find those gangs at the bottom and go directly to Gene's house. I told Gene a lot about this at the time, so it didn't make a big fuss."

Chen Qiao nodded and said.

"After that incident, I asked him to reflect at home. He didn't come out until a few days ago. It's just that he really didn't teach Xiaokai well. Now the whole family is very anxious. My son and daughter are already looking for help everywhere. , I also asked them to go home first. I just ask you to help convey that as long as there is anything our Chen family can do, we are willing to do it. We only hope that the 5th Section can remove intentional homicide and turn it into a conflict when convicting. "

Locke understood what Chen Qiao meant. Over the years, Chen Qiao was indeed very easy to talk to. Locke secretly reconciled some differences with the business department, but now it was really difficult for him to handle this matter. I know that once I go to Niya, she will become more rebellious to a guy with a bad temper.

Locke also directly explained the problem, and Chen Qiao looked embarrassed.

"Why don't you go talk to that little girl and we can unconditionally invest in the construction of the agricultural base in the barrier zone."

Locke hesitated. It is true that only the Angus family and the Phoebes family, including the Su family, have a small investment. If more businessmen cannot participate in this huge bill, the progress will not be accelerated, but this is There is nothing that can be done for a while.

"I can only help you talk to him after a while, and wait until Niya's anger subsides."

Locke put down his wine glass. At this time, the food was served. He had been hungry for a long time. Zou Yun was holding the wine glass and the three of them started chatting and laughing. However, within a few minutes of eating, he got a call from Michelle. The caller said there was an emergency in the General Affairs Department and asked him to go back immediately.

Locke had no choice but to take a few bites quickly, then drank some wine and left the restaurant. A few minutes later, Locke returned to the General Affairs Department. As soon as he stepped onto the stairs, he saw Michelle waiting for him.

"What's wrong? Are you so anxious?"

"Where have you been?"

Locke smiled and scratched his head and said.

"Didn't I tell you before that we were friends we hadn't seen for a long time? We had a drink together. We originally planned to hang out for a while tonight. What happened?"

"Is it Chen Qiao and the others?"

Michelle Locke's sharp gaze made Locke look a little embarrassed, at which point Locke said hurriedly.

"It's not what you think."

"Fatty, you'd better not lie to me, or I'll send someone over to ask."

Gary Locke was embarrassed, and then Michelle pointed to the Capitol Hill, and the two started walking.

"Go up there when you're full."

The two went up the stairs, and Gary Locke could only tell the truth. Michelle naturally knew how Gary Locke had reconciled the relationship between businessmen, congressmen and the administrative department behind the scenes over the years, because he had many old acquaintances in all three parties.

Many things were indeed well reconciled, and there was no transaction of accepting bribes in secret, but it allowed the parties to reach a consensus.

"What did Chen Qiao say?"

Michelle asked, and Gary Locke thought about it and told Michelle the matter.

"There is no way to reconcile this matter, Mr. General Manager, I hope you can understand it."

Gary Locke was naturally very clear, but he had already agreed to Chen Qiao.

"Although they are very arrogant and think that money can solve everything, they still make some contributions to the whole city, and the Chen family has also worked hard to help in many previous problems."

"Don't praise those things. Even if the city is missing them, it can still function."

Michelle said, and Locke sighed.

"I will talk to Niya for the last time in a few days. If the talk fails, there is nothing I can do."

Michelle nodded.

Gu Xiao

"If such a breakthrough is opened this time, the opportunity that we have waited for so hard may be wasted, so I don't think Section Chief Niya will agree to anything. She will use the most severe charges to characterize this case."

Locke swallowed, and the two came to the Capitol Square. Michelle looked down at the city below. The city is now completely different. The lights on the periphery are extremely bright, which has formed a sharp contrast with the middle and upper levels, and the lights on the bottom level have been connected into one piece. Every place can see the lively scene.

"This is a beautiful scene, isn't it?"

Gary Locke muttered, and Michelle hummed. The city's problems have now reached a major turning point. As long as they are handled well, the city will have a bright and unlimited future. Now everyone has realized it, whether it is the people in the Operations Department, the councilors, or even some businessmen. However, in Michelle's opinion, some businessmen such as Chen Qiao still look at the changing city with arrogance.

Many businessmen even think that the city is still the same. In any case, the bustle at the bottom is only temporary like before, but what they don't know is that this huge force is rolling up everything, causing the solidified class of the entire city to collapse directly.

What surprised Michelle the most now is the Barrier District. Originally, this powder keg that was completely opposed to the city and was likely to explode due to the incitement of rioters in the city, is now completely invested in the construction of the city, and many of them are full of hope.

Over the years, people in the Barrier District have hardly caused any problems when they entered the city. Although there are some, these problems are actively provoked by people in the city.

"When will they put aside their arrogance, this city may see the real dawn."

"I hope so."

1:00 a.m.

After a long day of hard work, Le Xiao returned home and saw Jamie watching TV, still energetic.

"What's the situation?"

Le Xiao looked around and saw that Gene had not come back yet, so she asked.

"Has Gene come back in the past two days?"

Jamie said with a smile.

"Of course, he took me around the city."

Le Xiao immediately pressed Jamie's head with an itch, he was watching a program about early childhood education.

"Go to sleep quickly, kid, sister, I want to sleep."

Jamie hummed, and felt sleepy, he said with a smile.

"Sister Le Xiao, this city is really good."

Le Xiao nodded.

"Okay, you will understand later. You will go to school in a few days. I will send you there as your guardian and your sister."

Jamie stood up and bowed gratefully. Le Xiao patted her shoulder, then looked around and took out some food from the refrigerator. After heating it, she took a bottle of wine. Jamie looked a little greedy.

"Don't drink during school, understand?"

Jamie licked his lips and ran over.

"I understand."

Although Jamie still didn't understand many things and had only a vague understanding of many things, for Jamie, everything is really good now. It's so good that Jamie would laugh out loud every day after waking up. Everything is fresh, plus he can bathe in the sun every day, which makes Jamie full of hope every day.

And Jamie thinks Le Xiao is really good. He feels that he has never seen someone like her. Looking at Le Xiao, Jamie feels very warm. The sad things in his heart are slowly fading. He will return to that country one day. Jamie thought about it carefully, because Gene also enlightened him. Jamie wants to go back and complete what Fredo didn't complete.

"Drink slowly, the wine tastes better when you drink it slowly, you don't even know how to drink, kid."

Jamie nodded with a smile. It is true that this drink actually tastes a bit hot. It is different from the mild wine that Jamie drank before, but it felt very comfortable after drinking it. Le Xiao drank it with a smile. , she told Jamie some things about her childhood, and Jamie listened with interest.

Click

The door to the room opened, and Le Xiao looked at Jean in surprise. Jean walked in, holding some food in his hand.

"Sorry, I won't be too busy these days. If you have any questions, I will teach you slowly."

Le Xiao stood up happily, Jamie glanced at the two of them and nodded with a smile.

2:35 am

In a hotel on the ground floor, Chen Qiao was waiting in the living room of the hotel, surrounded by Angus's bodyguards. Soon Avano and Violet came down.

"Sorry for disturbing your rest so late."

"Chen Qiao, it's useless for you to ask us about this matter. After all, my daughter won't be obedient at all. She has basically never listened to me or her father since she was born."

Chen Qiao also knows that it is difficult to do, but he has to try no matter what. Now is the best time. If it is too late, it will be too late, so Chen Qiao must try every means.

Avano smiled gently and turned on the light and shadow screen. Some people are still discussing this matter, and it does seem to be quite serious.

"Although the business department has always had conflicts with businessmen over the years, I don't think Niya would want to deliberately plant some unfounded charges on your grandson. She is probably waiting for something."

Chen Qiao looked at Avano suspiciously.

"Avana, what exactly is it?"

"How should I put it? I saw you bringing gifts to the hospital and the words you said. I think these words are stimulating the whole incident to develop in an even more uncontrollable direction."

Violet seemed to have figured it out, she smiled helplessly, picked up the tea and took a sip.

"It's time to put down your arrogance and sincerely admit your mistakes. Whether it is a failure in education or a failure in handling things, I think if you still admit your mistakes sincerely, things will get better and things will not change. What's worse, if you can't let go of this attitude, I'm afraid this incident will make it impossible for your grandson to get out of prison. Have you forgotten many things that happened before?"

Chen Qiao's face became more solemn. The Hydra incident was still fresh in his mind. He looked at the light and shadow screen. Some personal media and small media were still reporting the incident freely, and there were voices discussing the incident on the Internet. Very much.

"Now is no longer the time to wait for calm and everything will get better. You have to recognize it clearly, Chen Qiao."

After Avano finished speaking helplessly, he smiled.