Chapter 73

If a person is foolish, but has self-awareness, even if they do something stupid, there might still be a chance to turn things around. But if they are foolish to the point of being beyond redemption, then they are truly digging their own grave.

Just like the current Huang Can!

He, who had always had things go smoothly, relied on his position as deputy director of the financial audit department of the education bureau. Any woman he fancied never managed to escape his grasp. The presidents of various universities treated him as a distinguished guest. In such a situation, he became extremely arrogant.

And the worst part was, even if Huang Can were sober, he had never met Wu Qingsource. Already annoyed by Su Mu's interruption, Huang Can's anger flared up even more when he saw Wu Qingsource come out to cause trouble.

Huang Can's outstretched hand was about to grab Wu Qingsource. Just as Su Mu was about to step forward to stop him, the middle-aged man who had been standing beside them casually lifted his foot. With one kick, he sent Huang Can flying, landing heavily on the ground. Due to the inertia, Huang Can's fat body slid a long distance on the smooth tiles.

"Ah!"

In intense pain, Huang Can couldn't help but vomit, and the corridor was soon filled with an unpleasant smell.

"Teacher, leave this to me," the middle-aged man said with a smile.

"Scum!" Wu Qingsource frowned slightly, glanced at him with disdain, and said calmly, "Jinglun, you don't need to stay to deal with this. Since we've run into Su Mu, let's find a room and sit down to chat."

"Yes, teacher!" the middle-aged man nodded.

"Su Mu, go ahead, leave this to me," Wei Man said at this moment.

"You?" Su Mu asked, puzzled.

"Yes, leave it to me, don't worry," Wei Man said calmly, her face exuding a calm confidence.

"Alright, we'll be in the private room. Shout if anything happens," Su Mu thought, perhaps Wei Man wasn't as simple as she seemed. Given the proximity, he wasn't afraid Huang Can would cause any more trouble.

"Teacher, let's go then. I'll have them set up another table," Su Mu smiled.

"Let's go!"

After Su Mu and the others left and entered the private room, the staff of Dihao came over to disperse the onlookers. Su Ke, holding Wen Li, asked with some concern, "Wei Man, can you handle this? What do you plan to do?"

"Keke, there are some things I haven't told you before, for fear of affecting our friendship. But it doesn't matter now. After I deal with this, I'll tell you everything. And Wen Li, this crazy woman also has secrets, which I'll tell you about later," Wei Man smiled.

"Okay!" Su Ke nodded, her kind nature not allowing her to think too much.

"Ah!"

Huang Can was vomiting violently, almost bringing up his bile, before he finally stopped. His mind temporarily regained some clarity, and he struggled to stand up, looking for who had kicked him. But that person was long gone, leaving only Su Ke and the other two women standing there.

"None of you will get away... daring to assault a government official... you'll regret it... if I don't send all of you to jail... I won't be Huang..."

"Such big talk, I'd like to see who you plan to send to jail?"

Just as Huang Can finished speaking, a cold voice came from behind him. Hearing someone challenge him, Huang Can, without even turning his head, angrily shouted.

"Who... which little punk dares to meddle in my affairs... I... ah... Secretary He..."

Seeing the person in front of him, Huang Can couldn't help but shiver. Unexpectedly, his drunken mind became crystal clear.

The man in front of him was none other than He Ziweng, whose name was known throughout the education bureau. As the head of the provincial discipline inspection group, the provincial supervision bureau, and the party discipline inspection group of higher education institutions, any one of these titles was enough to make Huang Can tremble.

Countless people from the education bureau had fallen at the hands of He Ziweng. Huang Can never imagined he would be targeted by him.

"Huang Can, you have some nerve to call yourself 'I' in front of me. You've really grown!" He Ziweng said coldly, a sneer on his lips.

"No... Secretary He... it's a misunderstanding... because of these bad students..."

"Shut up!" He Ziweng interrupted coldly.

"Uncle He, if you hadn't come, we would have been bullied by Director Huang," Wei Man's words made Huang Can fall to the ground instantly.

Oh no, this time he had really met his match. She wasn't just an ordinary student; to call He Ziweng 'uncle' meant she was no ordinary person.

"Wei girl, I'll handle this. Rest assured, I'll give you a satisfactory answer," He Ziweng said with a smile.

"Yes, Uncle He, you must handle this properly. After all, it was Director Huang who didn't even give Professor Wu any face and was about to attack him," Wei Man said casually, but it made He Ziweng's expression change. Professor Wu? Could it be...

"Wei girl, you mean?"

"Yes, Uncle He, it's Professor Wu Qingsource. He's in a private room with two disciples," Wei Man said, glancing down the corridor.

Huang Can, you really are asking for it. Do you really think that just because you have a deputy director backing you, you can do whatever you want? Even thinking of attacking Professor Wu Qingsource, no one can save you now. Perfect, the director was thinking of how to clean up the education bureau, and you've just handed him the opportunity.

If I don't cripple you, I don't deserve to be the head of the discipline inspection group.

"Huang Can, I hereby announce, in my capacity as the head of the provincial discipline inspection group and the provincial supervision bureau, that you are suspended for investigation! Take him away!" He Ziweng said coldly.

"Yes!"

Two men immediately came forward, lifting the terrified Huang Can and dragging him away without giving him a chance to argue.

"Uncle He, take this one too. I'll come over later and explain what happened," Wei Man pointed at Gu Weipan.

"No, it's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding. Wen Li, save me, save me for old times' sake!" Gu Weipan crawled over, shouting desperately, any semblance of dignity long gone. He knew that if he was taken away by He Ziweng, he was finished.

Don't forget, He Ziweng was also the party discipline inspection group leader of higher education institutions. Dealing with someone like Gu Weipan was a matter of a single word. The most critical point was that Gu Weipan had a lot of skeletons in his closet, and he couldn't withstand an investigation.

"Get lost!" Wen Li said with disgust.

"Wen Li, I..."

"Take him away!" Gu Weipan tried to speak, but He Ziweng, frowning, couldn't believe someone could be so shameless. It was utterly embarrassing.

Gu Weipan was quickly taken away by the two men. After dealing with this, He Ziweng turned and smiled, "Wei girl, which private room is Professor Wu in? Should I go and greet him?"

"Uncle He, Professor Wu is with two disciples. I think he wouldn't want to be disturbed. Why don't you go back first?" Wei Man said.

"Understood!" He Ziweng knew that with Wu Qingsource's status, he wouldn't meet him. Besides, if he handled this well, there would be a way to pass on the message. When they met again, it would be much better.

After He Ziweng left with his men, Wei Man turned to her two friends, "Keke, let's take Wen Li away. I know a nice place where we can help her sober up and talk about some things."

"Okay!" Su Ke smiled and nodded.

Su Ke never entered the private room, fearing she might disturb Su Mu. She just sent a text message. When Su Mu received the message, he called her, telling her to leave with Wei Man and that he would find her later after he was done.

In the Songzhu private room.

The dishes on the table had been cleared away, and a new set was laid out casually. Su Mu and the man sat on opposite sides, with the economic field's authority, Wu Qingsource, sitting in the middle.

"Su Mu, come, let me introduce you. This is my senior, Zheng Jinglun, whom I mentioned to you before. Jinglun, this is Su Mu, the only disciple I've taken in the past few years," Wu Qingsource said with a smile.

Zheng Jinglun? Hearing this name, Su Mu's eyes lit up. Having followed Wu Qingsource for four years of university, he knew better than anyone what the name Zheng Jinglun meant. Wu Qingsource rarely praised anyone, but Zheng Jinglun was definitely one of them, often mentioned with praise.

Su Mu never expected to meet Zheng Jinglun in such a setting. Strictly speaking, he was indeed Su Mu's senior!

"Senior!" Su Mu quickly stood up and extended his hands.

"I often hear the teacher talk about you. I didn't expect you to be even younger than I thought. Su Mu, I'm Zheng Jinglun!" Zheng Jinglun smiled and extended his hand, and they shook hands.

The moment their fingers touched, Su Mu's official chart spun, displaying information that made his heart race.

Name: Zheng Jinglun

Position: Deputy Director of the Regional Economic Department of the National Development and Reform Commission, Deputy Bureau Level

Hobbies: Loves calligraphy, collects rare books

Intimacy: 40!

The main responsibilities of the Regional Economic Department of the National Development and Reform Commission include formulating regional development strategies and policies to promote coordinated regional economic development, coordinating major issues in regional development, and narrowing regional development gaps. They analyze regional economic dynamics and provide policy recommendations, guiding and coordinating local regional economic development.

Among the various departments of the National Development and Reform Commission, the Regional Economic Department is a powerful department, responsible for the planning and supervision of the national main functional zones.

Zheng Jinglun, who looked to be in his forties, held such a high position, ranking as a deputy bureau-level official, with a bright future ahead.

Most importantly, such a powerful figure was his senior, sharing the same teacher. This made Su Mu truly delighted.

With such a connection, which many people would kill to have, Su Mu wouldn't let it slip. If he could seize this opportunity, it would greatly benefit him.

"Alright, stop boasting and sit down to chat!" Wu Qingsource said with a smile.

"Yes, teacher!"

After they sat down, Zheng Jinglun's first question, a smile on his face, left Su Mu somewhat puzzled, unsure of his intentions.

"Su Mu, I heard you used to be the Secretary of the Youth League Committee at Jiang University?"