Chapter 45: Absurdity

Chen Long completely ignored Sanliang, sitting there calmly picking the fish bones, thinking to himself, "Are we that close?"

Sanliang felt a bit awkward. He didn't dare to sit down, standing there with his hands and feet not knowing where to go.

Seeing Chen Long about to spit out a fish bone, Sanliang quickly grabbed the bone plate on the table, steadily placed it in front of Chen Long, with the standard service attitude, even more respectful than a waiter, "Brother Chen, please have mercy and give me a way out." The "Old Chen" in his mouth instantly turned into "Brother Chen."

Chen Long "pu" spit out a fish bone and said, "Director Guo, what are you talking about? Didn't you come to drink with me?"

Sanliang's face turned gloomy, "Brother Chen, don't joke with me. I don't know who I offended today, and I've been treated terribly. For the sake of our past friendship, you must save me this time. Your great kindness, I, Guo Sanliang, will never forget. In the future, whatever you ask me to do, I will do it."

Chen Long immediately turned his face, slapped the chopsticks on the table, and shouted, "Guo Sanliang! Who treated you? Did you go to a brothel, or did someone force you to go?"

Sanliang shuddered, "I..."

Chen Long took out the repentance letter, shook it in his hand, with a murderous look in his eyes, "Wasn't this also something someone forced you to do?"

Sanliang's sweat started to flow, wiping it off his forehead with his hands, "No, this is... this is..." Even if he had a hundred mouths, he couldn't turn black into white.

"Look at yourself!" Chen Long "pa" slapped a stack of photos on the table, his right index finger fiercely tapping the table, "Filthy! Despicable! Shameless!"

Sanliang's legs started to tremble uncontrollably. The person in the photos was clearly himself, but it felt like he was seeing the end of the world.

"Do you feel wronged, or do you feel you've been treated unfairly? Fine, for the sake of our past friendship, I'll help you file a case tomorrow. I'll definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and clear your name!"

"No... no!"

Sanliang knew exactly what he had done. Did he need to be investigated? He had already signed the repentance letter, which could be used as evidence in court. If a case was filed, he would end up in prison for a long time.

Realizing this, Sanliang suddenly rushed forward, grabbed Chen Long's arm, and begged, "Brother Chen, Director Chen, I beg you, don't investigate this matter! Whatever you say, I'll do it, just don't expose this."

Chen Long looked at Sanliang's pitiful appearance with disgust, thinking, "You deserve it. Who else would you provoke but Zeng Yi? Can you even afford to provoke him? Even Chi Jian Gang, who was so arrogant, ended up in prison in no time. You, a small department head, are nothing in the eyes of Zeng Yi."

Chen Long was also quite angry. After so many years as a director, he had finally managed to connect with Du Ruo through Zeng Yi, and he had a chance for promotion. But now, Sanliang had caused such a big mess, which would surely anger Zeng Yi, and his deputy position would be in jeopardy.

So Chen Long decided to deal with Sanliang harshly to satisfy Zeng Yi and not let Boss Du doubt his loyalty and ability.

"Director Chen, you must save me this time!" Sanliang clung to Chen Long like a stray dog, almost kneeling to beg.

Chen Long waved his hand in disgust, "I need to drink with a distinguished leader. I don't have time to deal with your matter. Go back first!"

Sanliang refused to leave, "Director Chen, if you give me a way out, I will be grateful. Whether it's bowing or apologizing, I will do it. Just help me this time."

Chen Long's anger flared up, and he slapped the table, "Didn't I tell you to go back? Is your matter more important than the leader's?"

The door of the private room was pushed open, and Zeng Yi walked in with his phone, "Sorry, I kept Brother Chen waiting."

Chen Long immediately stood up, smiling, "Not at all, the leader's matter is important. It's fine to wait."

"Secretary Tang's call," Zeng Yi explained, then he saw Sanliang standing there. He pretended not to recognize him, "We have a new friend. This is..."

"A trivial person, I'm about to send him away!" Chen Long quickly moved aside, smiling, "Brother Zeng, please sit down. Let's continue drinking."

Sanliang was shocked. Wasn't this the clinic owner he had detained today? He didn't know Zeng Yi's background, but he knew Chen Long's usual demeanor. In this area, Chen Long was like a local tyrant, always acting arrogantly. When had he ever been so polite to anyone, even letting them sit at the head of the table? Even Ma Jin You wouldn't receive such respect from Chen Long, and it was genuine respect.

At this moment, Sanliang realized who he had offended.

Seeing Zeng Yi about to pass by, Sanliang suddenly did something no one expected. He "pu tong" knelt down, grabbed Zeng Yi's leg, and cried, "Doctor Zeng, Leader Zeng, I was wrong. I couldn't recognize your greatness. I offended you today. I will bow and apologize. Please show mercy and forgive me. I was misled by bad people, not intentionally offending you. Please be magnanimous and let me off..."

Zeng Yi was stunned. What was this?

Not just him, even Chen Long was taken aback. He had done many things to humiliate people, and while those people were usually very scared, he had never seen anyone as cowardly as Sanliang.

Chen Long felt embarrassed for Sanliang. As a department head, a small leader, he actually knelt and bowed in public, which was extremely shameless. Chen Long asked himself, even though he was humble in front of leaders, he would never do something like this.

Talent, Chen Long had to admit, he was impressed.

After a brief moment of shock, Zeng Yi reacted, tapped Sanliang's shoulder, and freed himself from his clutches, "What are you doing! Stand up and talk."

"I won't get up unless Leader Zeng forgives me!" Sanliang was determined to be shameless.

Chen Long was frustrated. He had planned to deal with Sanliang harshly to show his loyalty to Zeng Yi, but now it was unnecessary. The most despicable thing had already been done by Sanliang, so there was no need for him to act.

"Guo Sanliang, stand up! What kind of behavior is this!" Chen Long roared.

Sanliang was determined not to stand up. For his future, to impress Zeng Yi, he had used his most extreme tactics today.

Zeng Yi watched this absurd scene and couldn't help but laugh and cry. He had heard many ugly things about the political arena, but this exceeded his imagination. He didn't know what Chen Long had done to make Sanliang act this way.

He had wronged Chen Long. Chen Long hadn't even started to act, and Sanliang was just too weak.

"Guo Sanliang, I'll count to three. If you don't stand up, don't blame me for handling it officially!"

Hearing Chen Long's words, Sanliang hesitated but finally stood up. He was still afraid of Chen Long handling it officially. He wiped his tears and said, "Leader Zeng, please give me a chance to correct myself. I promise to follow your instructions. If you tell me to go east, I won't go west..."

Chen Long couldn't listen anymore. He looked at Zeng Yi, "Brother Zeng, what do you think?"

Zeng Yi was speechless about Sanliang. He frowned and nodded, indicating that it was enough.

Chen Long got the signal and turned to say, "Guo Sanliang, Expert Zeng is a kind person. Seeing your sincere apology today, he will forgive you. If it were me, nothing you do would help."

Sanliang was grateful, "Thank you, Expert Zeng, you are my savior..."

"Go, go!" Zeng Yi couldn't listen anymore, feeling his stomach churn.

"Rest assured, I will return your certificates tomorrow..."

Chen Long coughed lightly.

Sanliang shuddered and immediately changed his words, "No, I'll go get them now and bring them over!" He hurriedly left.

"Director Guo, Expert Zeng is magnanimous and won't hold it against you. Are you going to leave like this?" Chen Long glanced at him.

"I was foolish, I was foolish!" Sanliang immediately called the waiter, "Bring me three bottles of your best wine and three bowls."

A moment later, the waiter brought three bottles of high-proof Wuliangye, each a liter, and opened them all.

Sanliang poured the wine into the three bowls, each bowl holding a bottle. He bit his lip, picked up a bowl, and said, "Leader Zeng, I apologize. My sincerity is in the wine."

He drank the bowl in one go. After drinking three bowls, Sanliang's forehead was sweating, and he looked at Zeng Yi with red eyes, "Leader Zeng, do you think my sincerity is enough? If not, I'll do it again."

Chen Long looked at Sanliang. He knew Sanliang's capacity. Normally, he could drink more than two liters, but today, drinking so fast would make him suffer. He asked Zeng Yi, "Brother Zeng, what do you think?"

"Sincerity is good!" Zeng Yi nodded.

Chen Long waved his hand, "Go!"

Hearing Chen Long's words, Sanliang quickly bowed and left. After leaving the restaurant, he hailed a taxi and headed straight to the hospital.

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