Urban Soldier Young Master

Feeling Mu Xiaoting's gaze, Chu Ge gave her a wide, straightforward smile. He was just about to raise his hand in a greeting gesture, but her eyes turned slightly cold and she turned her head away.

Chu Ge's hand was just halfway up, neither up nor down, making for a rather awkward moment, and he had to scratch his head.

Yet just then, Mu Xiaoting turned her head back to take another look, even though she immediately turned it away again. Still, Chu Ge noticed that at the corner of her mouth, there seemed to be... a slight upward curve?

The driver, Xiao Xu, was methodically handling the matters at hand, calmly asking the people who participated in this action to write a statement. However, regardless of how polite his demeanor was, these individuals felt incredibly heavy-hearted because what they had to write was essentially testimony.

Without anyone needing to say much, they dared not whisper under the gun, their expressions as serious as college entrance exam candidates finally making a desperate effort after years of hard study, standing with their butts in the air next to the table, facing the paper and pen, their eyes not daring to stray even a bit.

This matter, for the time being, was just like that. Chu Ge was quite satisfied, approving of Mu Lingshan's decision to reveal her identity.

In the officialdom, generally speaking, it's good to be low-key, but being too low-key can sometimes bring unnecessary trouble from some ignorant people.

As things developed, Chu Ge felt that there was a 99% chance that Chang Xin didn't know about the relationship between Mu Lingshan and Mu Chongyi. Otherwise, no matter how petty and vengeful he wanted to be, even if he had the backing of huge influence, he wouldn't have done something like this.

When the police broke into the hotel, Chu Ge already had suspicions about Chang Xin and Huang Yourong, who came to his door in the middle of the night. Initially, he thought Chang Xin's goal was to tarnish Mu Lingshan's reputation while also making him suffer a bit at the police station.

After all, according to traditional moral views, whether it's Mu Lingshan's premarital or his extramarital affairs, these are behaviors worthy of criticism.

Though the plan was simple, for Mu Lingshan, it was undoubtedly a disaster. Being caught with a married man mingling in a hotel in the middle of the night had a terrible impact on her reputation.

Once this matter spread by someone's malicious whispering, she would not only be talked about by others, but her political career could also stall, possibly even end!

Of course, all the above would only stand if Mu Lingshan didn't have the grandfather-granddaughter relationship with Mu Chongyi. Knowing their relationship, anyone who continued to speak nonsense would truly be courting their own demise.

However, when Chu Ge entered the police station and came to the small dark room, he quickly realized that things seemed to be not quite what he expected?

Deputy Director Zhou's eyes when he looked at him were filled with a near-hysterical struggle, and... absolute murderous intent!

Logically speaking, no matter how much Chang Xin hated him or wanted him dead, it shouldn't be to this extent, right?

In any case, this matter... is strange!

With doubts and conjectures, Chu Ge raised his hand to pinch his chin, looking at the calm driver Xiao Xu and the trembling policemen, a slight upward curve appeared at the corner of his mouth again.

This Xiao Xu, indeed worthy of being the driver for the provincial party secretary, handles matters with true expertise and sophistication.

Not letting Mu Xiaoting immediately take people to confront Chang Xin was far more effective than doing so. It also meant that Chang Xin now, and possibly in the future, might never have the chance to explain!

This matter, therefore, could be blown up or downplayed.

Downplayed, it could be like Deputy Director Zhou said earlier, just a joke, an innocuous joke. No one intended to make things difficult for anyone, even if this excuse was ridiculous to the extreme. Yet, in this circle, ridiculous things are common, and one more wouldn't make a difference.

As for blowing it up... Chang Xin abused power for personal gain, colluded with police scum, and attempted to frame other state officials. Just slapping this heavy charge on him would crush him like a mountain!

Not to mention him, even those backing him would worry themselves sick, a fearful tread on thin ice!

Considering Chang Xin dared to be so arrogant, saying he had no one behind him is something Chu Ge would never believe. If Chu Ge remembered correctly, the minister of the Nanyun Provincial Education Department also bore the surname Chang?

Now that he thought about it carefully, this Minister Chang and Chang Xin did indeed resemble each other a bit.

Hmm... should I continue digging into this matter, or let it go at this point?

Chu Ge was a bit hesitant in his heart. Surely, Chang Xin would learn a lesson, and those who might have incited Chang Xin to do this wouldn't have it easy either. They likely wouldn't act rashly again, so... should it just end here?

In the past, Chu Ge would have spared no effort to get to the bottom of this, using his ways to make the other party pay a sufficient price. But now, he was somewhat weary of such fights and schemes.

It doesn't require being lenient at every turn, he just hopes his life can be peaceful and simple.

Having a home of his own, a few female companions each with their unique charms, a brother like Song Baijia who is straightforward and honest with a touch of cunning, and an elder like Liang Yongping who is skilled and won't take his life, a life like this is so wonderful, what more could one ask for?

Chu Ge was pondering these things when a sound different from a pen tip dropping on paper suddenly reached his ears.

"Chu Ge, Lingshan and I are going home later, do you want to join us?"

The speaker was Mu Xiaoting. Upon hearing this voice, a few officers with long faces simultaneously jerked their right hands, especially Deputy Director Zhou, who inadvertently poked a hole in his testimony with his pen.

What the hell! Can a person still survive like this? The daughter of Secretary Mu knows Chu Ge? And from the tone, they seem quite familiar?

Nonsense! If they weren't familiar, why would she invite Chu Ge to go home together?

The officers were still thinking when Mu Xiaoting continued, "My dad often mentions you, and if he sees you, he'll surely be delighted."

This time, the officers' facial muscles and their mouth corners twitched violently a few times, giving them more to ponder. Could it be that the incident this time is not as simple as it appears?

While these officers were stirring with doubts, Chu Ge was also momentarily stunned. Today was his first meeting with Mu Xiaoting, so why did she speak to him in such a familiar tone?

After a brief consideration, Chu Ge deduced a conclusion: the Provincial Party Secretary's daughter deliberately used such a tone to exert greater psychological pressure on these police officers, indirectly reminding them to write their testimony properly...

Realizing this, Chu Ge's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but give Mu Xiaoting an approving look. She's indeed the Provincial Party Secretary's daughter; her mind is really quick. Impressive!

Driver Xiao Xu evidently reached the same conclusion as Chu Ge. With a mild gaze carrying a hint of approval, he glanced at the testimony that had been marred by the officers and said calmly, "Please rewrite a copy, and ensure the authenticity of these materials."

Hearing Xiao Xu's words, the already nervous officers felt even more apprehensive. When a fresh sheet of blank paper was placed in front of them, their burgeoning thoughts were much richer than before.

Except for Deputy Director Zhou, who genuinely received benefits, the other officers were all thinking about putting the blame on Chang Xin, even if it meant a little trouble for themselves!

The stance had to be decisive and clear: We were momentarily confused and misled by the benefits promised by Chang Xin, but we absolutely support Secretary Mu. With this sincerity, heaven and earth can bear witness!

Watching Mu Xiaoting's smiling face, Chu Ge lazily yawned, "I don't have time for this. It's the middle of the night, and I'm tired even if you're not. Once things here are done, I'm just going home to sleep. Oh, and say hi to your dad for me."

Since Mu Xiaoting wanted to put on an act, Chu Ge certainly didn't mind cooperating. Pretending to be familiar with someone is an easy role to play.

And honestly, even if it's acting, if Mu Chongyi really wanted to see him, he wasn't that interested. Wouldn't it be better to use that time to get some extra sleep?

Fortunately, the officers were still preparing themselves; otherwise, if they had heard what Chu Ge said right then, their pen tips would've surely poked a few more holes in those sheets.

Can this guy still function? Not caring about Secretary Mu's granddaughter and daughter is one thing, but having this attitude towards Secretary Mu as well? This Chu Ge fellow is way overconfident, isn't he?

Not only did the officers of the precinct think this way, but even the armed police and SWAT officers brought by Mu Xiaoting, who had kept a poker face since entering the room, were taken aback upon hearing the statement, each showing a rather incredulous expression while looking at Chu Ge as if they were examining a monster.

If Driver Xiao Xu had only met Chu Ge today for the first time, he might have shared the same reaction as others. But after listening to a previous phone call between Chu Ge and Mu Lingshan, he was somewhat prepared for Chu Ge's current reaction.

Even so, Driver Xiao Xu was baffled, bemused by this guy... What's even appropriate to say about him?

Everyone else was already reacting like this, not to mention Mu Xiaoting, who had directly talked with Chu Ge. She was stunned by Chu Ge's words, her eyes narrowed slightly, "Chu Ge, asking me to send regards like that, isn't it a bit insincere?"

Chu Ge shrugged, "Don't worry about it if you're not going to."

Even with Mu Xiaoting's good manners, seeing Chu Ge's indifferent expression almost drove her to madness. With a swish, she raised her hand, placing her milky white finger against Chu Ge's chest.

"Chu Ge, I'm telling you, stop messing around with me. Do you realize how much trouble you've caused for Lingshan? I..."

Mu Xiaoting wanted to say more, but seeing the change in Chu Ge's expression, she frowned slightly and stopped herself.