Song Zhengbo followed Song Keren into the police station, carrying a father-like smile on his face. He nodded courteously to everyone who glanced his way, making it entirely unnoticeable that, given his rank, provincial leaders would be cautious in handling him.
"Why do I feel like that guy looks familiar?" one officer wondered aloud.
Soone chid in, "I have the feeling I've seen him sowhere too, but I just can't place where."
Suddenly, soone slapped the table, "I got it!"
The people around were dissatisfied, "Got what? What's got you so excited?"
"How could I not be excited?" The person who slapped the table said with excitent, "I know why you all think he looks familiar!"
"Why?" everyone asked in unison.
That person replied, "Because anyone who regularly watches the news practically sees him every day!"
Holy shit!
For a mont, everyone was stunned. Soone who appears on the news all the ti can't be an ordinary person, right?!
Realizing this, they couldn't help but think of the rumors about Song Keren's strong background; it seed like a joke before, but now, it appears not big, but absolutely enormous!
No wonder she could beco a bureau chief at such a young age; no wonder Miao Youmin finally got caught. With a background like that, crushing Miao Youmin would be effortless!
Once in the office, Song Keren made a cup of tea and brought it to Song Zhengbo, standing politely, "Dad, is there sothing you ca here for this ti?"
"From the way you talk, it seems like you're about to send away," Song Zhengbo joked.
Song Keren didn't reply. The relationship between her and Song Zhengbo wasn't as affectionate as that of a typical daughter and father.
In her mory, Song Keren never acted spoiled with Song Zhengbo because, at such tis, Song Zhengbo would sternly remind her, "Girls should be independent. Relying on others isn't a skill. If you want sothing, work hard to get it yourself!"
So for Song Keren, she felt more fear than reliance towards Song Zhengbo.
"Alright, since you're not welcoming , I'll just get to the point." Song Zhengbo's smile faded as he adopted a businesslike tone, "The old man from the Wang Family approached your grandfather a few days ago, hoping you could et with their young master."
"You ca here just to arrange a blind date for ?" Song Keren took a deep breath, "You see, I'm very busy with work right now, and I'm not planning to think about personal matters for the ti being. I want to achieve more in my career."
"It's true that work should be done well, but who says you can't date while working?" Song Zhengbo said sternly, "The old man from the Wang Family is a national hero. A starved cal is still bigger than a horse. If things work out between you and the Wang Family's young master, it would benefit both sides!"
"But have you considered my opinion?" Song Keren said anxiously, "And what about what you said before, that as long as I achieve sothing, I won't be bound by the family."
"You rember wrong," Song Zhengbo shook his head, "I said that only when you achieve sothing can you not be bound by the family. But what have you achieved now? You captured a few human traffickers and caught one corrupt official. Do you think that's impressive?"
Song Zhengbo laughed, "You might think these things are big deals, but such instances are everywhere. In a vast country like this, cases like these are a di a dozen. Broaden your perspective, look at the bigger picture, and you'll see if you still think you've accomplished sothing."
"Yes, I haven't achieved anything," Song Keren said, suppressing her anger, "But even if I were to achieve sothing, I need ti. It's been less than a month since I left the family, and you're already asking to show results. Isn't that a bit too harsh?"
"I can give you ti, but the Song Family can't. This matter was decided by your grandfather. If you're not satisfied, call him now," Song Zhengbo said calmly, picking up the tea cup in front of him, blowing away the tea leaves, and taking a sip.
"Fine, I'll call!" Song Keren's temper flared as she imdiately pulled out her phone to make a call.
In reality, the old man of the Song Family was soone who favored boys over girls, but he was very fond of his granddaughter Song Keren and had often confronted Song Zhengbo about her.
So, Song Keren thought that as long as she lowered her pride, played the victim card, there might be a way out.
However, in the next mont, hearing "The number you dialed is powered off," Song Keren couldn't help but feel a bit desperate. Not answering the call indicated a lot of things.
"How did it go?" Song Zhengbo asked with a gloating look, like he had known it would happen.
"I'll call my mom!" Song Keren said, unwilling to give up.
Song Zhengbo waved his hand, "It's useless. She agrees with this too. Calling would be pointless."
"Dad!" Song Keren said seriously, "I said I'm not going to consider personal issues right now, and besides, my work schedule is full. I don't have ti to et any Wang Family young master."
"Oh, really?" Song Zhengbo replied unhurriedly, "That's not a problem. I've inford the provincial governnt. Your work can be paused for a bit. It can function without you."
Song Keren's inner fury kept rising, and she shouted, "I won't go! If you're going to force , then just tie up and take ."
"You think I wouldn't dare?" Song Zhengbo said sternly, "et him you will, whether you like it or not. This isn't up to you!"
Song Keren suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of grievance and helplessness. Her eyes reddened, and she couldn't help but think, it would be great if Xiao Feng were here right now. He would surely have a way to help her out.
After a long pause, Song Keren spoke with firm determination, "I have soone I love!"
"Oh?" Song Zhengbo was intrigued, "What background?"
"Is background that important to you?" Song Keren replied angrily, "He may not have much background, but he's the most outstanding person I've ever t..."
Before she could finish, Song Zhengbo impatiently interrupted, "I've seen many outstanding people. But what good is exceptional talent without the support of benefactors? Without it, they're still worthless."
After a brief pause, Song Zhengbo's tone softened slightly, "Where is your love interest? Let him co see ."
Song Keren looked flustered. Xiao Feng had to leave at the worst ti, and now where could she find him?
"He's not here right now, but he should be back soon," Song Keren said.
Song Zhengbo snorted coldly, "I don't have ti to wait for him. You'll et this afternoon, right here at the office."
Song Keren was about to protest but found the door being pushed open, and Xiao Feng walked in.
Song Keren's eyes lit up, "You're back?"
For a mont, she felt like running over to hug Xiao Feng; he ca back at just the right ti!
"I'm back." Xiao Feng nodded, with a peculiar expression, "Why such a big reaction?"
"Nothing, it's just... never mind, I'm just glad you're back," Song Keren said happily.
Xiao Feng couldn't help but find it all very strange, feeling like Song Keren was a different person at the mont.
Song Zhengbo couldn't sit still. When Xiao Feng ca in, he didn't even look at him, as if he were invisible.
Usually, wherever Song Zhengbo went, he was treated as an esteed guest; nobody dared to ignore him. But Xiao Feng dared to do so, which he found intolerable.
"Knocking before entering is basic etiquette, don't you understand?" Song Zhengbo said bluntly.
Xiao Feng glanced at Song Zhengbo, looked him up and down, and replied, "I don't understand!"
"This is my dad!" Song Keren explained in a low voice, pulling on Xiao Feng's sleeve.
"Oh." Xiao Feng nodded calmly, as if it was no big deal. But for Song Keren's sake, he nodded slightly, "Hello, then you two chat, I'll step out."
Song Keren felt annoyed, wanting to stomp her feet. She had been waiting eagerly for Xiao Feng to return, and now he was about to leave again. Why couldn't he be more in sync?
"Stop!" Song Zhengbo shouted angrily, standing up, "I'll give you a million to leave my daughter!"
Xiao Feng halted imdiately, and Song Keren panicked. She could entirely guess what Xiao Feng's reaction would be next...
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