Chapter 1104: Chapter 1103: I’ll Destroy You! (Second Update)
At the dining table, Xiao Haii initially refrained from ntioning the company’s plan to move into the Imperial Capital. It wasn’t until Ma Bangguo was enjoying his drink that she spoke up: “Minister Ma, I wonder when the approval for our company’s move into the Imperial Capital will be finalized?”
Ma Bangguo replied, “Miss Xiao, you should know that there are countless companies in the Imperial Capital, with many people trying desperately to get in, so our review process is extrely strict.”
“I understand that, but I assure you there are no procedural issues with our company; feel free to have it thoroughly checked.”
“It’s not just about the review; indeed, moving into the Imperial Capital is troubleso, even for to speak up, it would take so ti.”
“Then I hope you can pay more attention to it and look after us in the future.”
“Rest assured, I’ve been keeping an eye on your case, but certain things aren’t up to alone, Miss Xiao, you’ll have to be patient.”
The two continued their conversation, and Ye Haochuan figured out that Ma Bangguo was rely deflecting, the classic act of taking money without doing anything!
From his words, it seed he wasn’t satisfied either—the money might not be sufficient, or he had so ideas about Xiao Haii, but he was being quite discreet given Ye Haochuan’s presence.
This left Ye Haochuan rather displeased. He took the chance while Ma Bangguo went to the restroom and said to Xiao Haii, “This guy Ma is really shaless, not satisfied with the money he got and even dares to have intentions towards you!”
Xiao Haii replied helplessly, “What else can be done? He’s an official in the Imperial Capital; if we offend him, our company can kiss goodbye to moving in.”
Ye Haochuan slamd the table and said, “If being nice doesn’t work, we try force; he’s just an Industry Minister, can’t be that powerful, can he?”
Xiao Haii quickly advised Ye Haochuan, “Don’t act recklessly. I’ve already looked into it—to prevent cultivators from interfering excessively with the human world, Xuann explicitly prohibits cultivators from ddling in politics. These officials in the Imperial Capital are quite extraordinary, probably won’t succumb. Even if you succeed, Xuann would certainly punish you. I don’t want to see you suffer.”
Back in Haishan, Xiao Haii felt Ma Bangguo was taking the money without doing the work, so she considered asking Ye Haochuan for help. But upon hearing that cultivators are prohibited from ddling in politics, she imdiately abandoned the idea, and when no option was left, personally invited Ma Bangguo for dinner.
Being held back by Xiao Haii, Ye Haochuan was sowhat frustrated and said, “I can’t intervene, so I’m just supposed to let that old jerk take advantage of you? Luckily I ca today, otherwise he would definitely not have behaved so well!”
“There’s nothing else to do; if it really doesn’t work, we’ll just offer him so more money and wait a little longer.”
Ye Haochuan said, “If it really doesn’t work, then we’ll find soone else. I refuse to believe we can’t find another person to help in the Imperial Capital!”
Xiao Haii said helplessly, “This Industry Minister is soone I connected with using many contacts in Haishan, where will I find anyone else right now?”
Just as Ye Haochuan was about to say sothing else, Ma Bangguo returned, seated himself beside Xiao Haii, and raised his glass, saying, “Co on, Miss Xiao, let’s have another drink.”
Xiao Haii had no choice but to continue drinking with him and keep probing about the company moving in.
“Minister Ma, I understand this might be a hassle; if we need to smooth things over with other departnts, you just let us know, as long as it helps the company move in smoothly, we can talk.”
Minister Ma nodded and said, “Miss Xiao, you’re correct, indeed so departnts need smoothing over; if needed, I’ll let you know.”
The two talked for quite a while, but there was still no progress; Ma Bangguo kept making no promises or guarantees, simply saying he’d handle it, but never specifying when it would be completed.
Ye Haochuan was extrely upset, so he abruptly stood up, and seeing things could go awry, Xiao Haii imdiately grabbed Ye Haochuan’s sleeve tightly.
“Little Ye, what are you about to do?” Ma Bangguo frowned.
Xiao Haii imdiately laughed it off, saying, “It’s nothing, Haochuan just wants to toast you a drink!”
“Better not; it’s fine for Miss Xiao and to drink together, but if there’s another person, my capacity will be too limited!” Ma Bangguo declined.
Damn it! You really think I want to toast you? You’re just pushing your luck!
At that mont, Ye Haochuan suddenly heard a familiar voice outside the private room and headed for the door.
“Haochuan, where are you going?”
“To the restroom.”
Ye Haochuan opened the door to the private room, and in the corridor, an acquaintance was conversing with others.
“Elder Han, I didn’t expect to see you here. How have you been?” Ye Haochuan approached warmly.
This person was the forr Minister of Political Affairs, Han Tianxing!
Upon seeing Ye Haochuan, Han Tianxing dismissed the others promptly, walked over with a smile, and said, “Haochuan, when did you arrive in the Imperial Capital?”
“I’ve been here for quite a while.”
“An invitation is less serendipitous than a chance encounter, co, co, co, let’s have a drink together today!” Han Tianxing cordially invited.
Ye Haochuan, feeling gloomy, shook his head and said, “Let’s do it another day, I still have so business to attend to here today.”
Han Tianxing asked, “Judging by your expression, did you run into so trouble? Tell about it?”
Ye Haochuan said, “Actually, it’s not a big deal; it’s just that my girlfriend’s company wants to move into the Imperial Capital, but the approval hasn’t co through…”
Ye Haochuan proceeded to narrate how Xiao Haii sought help from Ma Bangguo, sent gifts, and hosted dinners, ending with, “If there was another way, I wouldn’t have gone to Ma Bangguo, but this guy is really unreliable!”
Han Tianxing said, “I thought it was sothing major. Don’t worry, this matter is on my shoulders!”
“Really? That would be too great, thank you so much, Elder Han!” Ye Haochuan didn’t decline; he had helped Han Tianxing before, and Han Tianxing had once said he could be approached for matters in the Imperial Capital. Besides, Han Tianxing was a forr Minister of Political Affairs, had served as an official all his life, and many in Huaxia’s upper echelons were his students.
Han Tianxing said, “Are you relieved now? Then co drink a bit with , and bring your girlfriend along to introduce her, shall we?”
“No problem! Elder Han, please hold on a mont.”
Ye Haochuan turned back to the private room, intending to end the al with Ma Bangguo; if he went drinking and left Xiao Haii alone there, he’d be extrely uneasy!
As he reached the door of the private room, he hadn’t entered yet and heard Xiao Haii’s enraged voice.
“Minister Ma, please have so respect. My boyfriend will be back soon!”
“Heh, what’s so young guy going to do to ? With one word from , he could be thrown out of the Imperial Capital anyti!”
“Hmph, Minister Ma, you’re underestimating my boyfriend; he’s a Xuann Cultivator!”
“And so what if he’s a Cultivator? Old man has seen plenty of them!”
Ye Haochuan imdiately kicked open the door, angrily saying, “You old bastard, how dare you take advantage of my woman when I’m not here! I won’t let you get away with this!”
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