Seeing Head Gu look in his direction,

even coming over, Yang Rong felt a moment of confusion.

He displayed a flattering smile, bowing deeply, and without waiting for the leader to make a move, he made the first gesture to shake hands.

Unexpectedly, Gu Feng didn’t plan to shake his hand but passed by him, looking towards Lin Langsheng beside him, "Uncle, you’re here too?"

Boom!

Yang Rong stood frozen as if struck by lightning, his mind going blank.

Uncle?

He mechanically turned his head, unable to believe that Head Gu’s intended handshake was actually for Lin Langsheng.

Unlike Gu Yuan who could be aloof, Lin Langsheng didn’t have the same close relationship as a nephew.

But Lin Langsheng was very, very grateful that Gu Feng, on account of Lin Yue, called him uncle in such a high-end gathering full of his superiors.

That "uncle" made his skin crawl.

He felt this moment was the most glorious scene of his life!

Enough!

This "uncle" was enough for him to swagger through the administrative system of Jiangcheng!

Because the person who called him was the national Head of the Hall!

Feeling the gaze of various district chiefs and bigwigs from the city, Lin Langsheng didn’t become arrogant; instead, his demeanor became even more humble as he respectfully reached out with both hands to take Gu Feng’s.

"You met with my uncle before, right?" Gu Feng asked as he shook Lin Langsheng’s hand, recalling the last time Lin Langsheng had wanted to invite him for a meal, but he had to return to Beijing, feeling somewhat apologetic.

So he brought up Lin Langsheng’s meal and meeting with his uncle Gu Yuan.

Lin Langsheng nodded, "I have met him, last time Secretary Gu invited me to a meal."

Boom!

Yang Rong’s soul felt whipped by another bolt of heavenly lightning!

So Lin Langsheng knew Secretary Gu too?

Phew!

Director Chen from the city office let out a breath.

Because at the last meal he almost blundered and ruined his career, and he subconsciously remembered those executives hunting for quotas that day.

He planned to look for those executives later, hoping they’d keep their mouths shut.

After hearing Lin Langsheng’s words, Gu Feng nodded, "Then I’ll go take care of my business first, and we’ll meet up later. Oh, uncle, don’t tell Little Yue I’m back yet; I want to surprise her."

Lin Langsheng smiled and nodded, "Okay."

Gu Feng looked at Gu Yuan, "Uncle, you all go on with your work. It’s fine to have the military district people attend the inspection. See you later."

Gu Yuan nodded, "Let’s have lunch together in the afternoon."

Gu Feng nodded and then walked towards his Dragon Flag car. This time, without waiting for Wei Chen to help him open the door, it was Liu Jin’s father, Liu Han, who quickly assisted Gu Feng.

After Gu Feng got in, he saw Liu Han’s badge with his job title and name through the car window and asked, "Are you Little Jin’s dad?"

Liu Han, excited, nodded rapidly, replying respectfully, "Yes, Head Gu."

Gu Feng simply nodded and gave Secretary Chen a look, after which the car window rolled up.

Liu Han quickly made a bowing gesture towards the car and stood like that until the car completely left under the protection of the military district representatives. Only then did Jiangcheng’s administrative team members slowly start to leave and return to their respective offices.

Of course, before leaving, bigwigs like Director Chen from the city looked towards Lin Langsheng, greeting him with various degrees of intention.

Lin Langsheng smiled and exchanged pleasantries with them for a while before preparing to get back into his car.

At this moment, a smiling face suddenly appeared at his car window: "Director Lin, do you have a moment? Maybe, I could treat you to a meal? We could chat, right?"

This person was none other than Yang Rong!

Despite the smile on his face, his heart felt as if it had turned to ash.

The reason he came to make amends was not to seek forgiveness.

He hoped that when the reckoning came, Lin Langsheng would show leniency!

He knew even if Lin Langsheng had no authority over him, the city folks would take action against him to accommodate Lin Langsheng and Gu Yuan, ensuring he would not stand in Lin Langsheng’s way.

Salvation was no longer possible.

Lin Langsheng himself would not forgive Yang Rong since Yang Rong’s own resources held no value anymore.

If Yang Rong had some backing, perhaps Lin Langsheng might have forgiven him.

But now, it all depended on Yang Rong’s attitude, whether or not Lin Langsheng should leave him an out.

This out was about whether to banish him completely or send him to an insignificant position.

The difference was significant.

If Yang Rong failed to make this last effort, he could end up in a department with no power or perks at all!

"I still have things to do, maybe some other time," Lin Langsheng said to Yang Rong.

Seeing other department colleagues had left, Yang Rong, without any hesitation, knelt down feverishly, "Director Lin, I’m sorry! I was blind and failed to recognize your greatness. Please treat me as if I am nothing, I’m begging you to spare me and give me a way out."

He kept kowtowing to Lin Langsheng.

Having been in his position for many years, this was the first time Lin Langsheng saw a colleague of equal rank bow and kowtow like this. He was stunned.

But he understood, they were not bowing to him, but to Gu Feng!

"Let’s go," Lin Langsheng said to the driver.

The driver drove off straight away.

Yang Rong, still kneeling, continued to kowtow towards the car a few more times.

And he kept calling, "Director Lin, I’m begging you!"