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Chapter 668 Toast
Hearing this, everyone looked at Luo Xiangshi. Luo Xiangshi also smiled slightly, picked up the wine glass in front of him, and prepared to say some polite words.

But Chen Meng continued, "Just last week, he disregarded his own safety and led the school's teachers and students deep into a very dangerous disaster zone and rescued a group of children trapped there. Although Chen Meng is just a woman, she also admires such heroes."

Her words suddenly brought the originally harmonious and joyful atmosphere to a standstill.

The smile on Luo Xiangshi's face also froze.

Malu straightened his collar and stood up with his wine glass, "Miss Chen, you are too kind."

Chen Meng didn't say much. He raised his head and drank the wine in the glass, put the glass down, and sat back down.

The rest of the people looked at each other, wondering in their hearts about the relationship between Ma Lu and Chen Meng.

Could it be that Principal Ma is actually Deputy Commander Wei's man? Otherwise, there is no way to explain why Chen Meng chose to toast at this moment.

But wasn’t Chen Meng invited by Luo Xiangshi? Why would she stand up for Malu?

Thinking of this, Hou Chengyi and others looked at Luo Xiangshi.

Luo Xiangshi's face was gloomy. Although Deputy Commander Wei was also Fu Tongzhao's man, he was notoriously slippery and was an old fox.

Luo Xiangshi was not very familiar with him. He only learned in the afternoon that Chen Meng was coming to Pingcheng to shoot a new drama. Luo Xiangshi suddenly had an idea and decided to use Deputy Commander Wei's reputation to make it easier to persuade the local forces.

For this purpose, he specially asked someone to send Chen Meng a diamond necklace worth more than 6,000 yuan.

In his original plan, Chen Meng only needed to come and sing a few songs and show her face, but who knew that this woman would suddenly toast Malu and ruin his show.

Could it really be the instruction from Deputy Commander Wei?

Luo Xiangshi himself was also speculating about the relationship between Deputy Commander Wei and Malu, or maybe Deputy Commander Wei also had his eyes on the things in the box?
But Deputy Commander Wei did not own a talisman school, so it would be useless for him to get the things in the box.

Luo Xiangshi's mind raced. Unlike others, he was not very afraid of the man named Wei. Everyone was working for the President.

Moreover, it is difficult for a member of the Military Commission to interfere in education affairs.

But the problem is that Deputy Commander Wei's title obviously intimidated everyone present. They had originally agreed to Mingxia Group's merger with Houde, but now their attitude has become ambiguous again.

After a while, Mayor Huang spoke first, breaking the silence. "I don't think we need to rush the acquisition. Boss Luo can talk to Principal Ma about it."

Director Ye also changed his words and said, "That's right. The most taboo in business is forced buying and selling. It still needs the consent of both parties."

Pan Taiyan even said, "The current school site is indeed a bit too big for Houde, but the school will develop. We must look at the problem from a dynamic perspective. I believe that under the leadership of Principal Ma, Houde will prosper. There is no need to rush to sell the land."

Seeing that their attitudes had changed one by one, Luo Xiangshi knew that he had to come up with something real.

So he asked someone to make a phone call, and about half an hour later, Luo Xiangshi came out personally to welcome a distinguished guest.

As soon as the visitor entered, everyone in the banquet hall stood up.

"General Zheng, how come you are free today?" Mayor Huang was startled when he saw who was coming, and stepped forward to apologize with a smile.

The military governor is in charge of a province's military affairs and is the second most important person in the province. He is the superior of Mayor Huang and others. When they saw him appear, many city-level leaders who came to the banquet were surprised.

Governor Zheng waved his hand, asked his adjutant to take off his uniform, and said casually, "I was supervising the suppression of bandits outside the city, and I happened to be thirsty. I heard that you were having a meal here, so I came over to ask for a drink. What, are you not welcome?"

"Look at what you said. It is an honor for all of us that you, General Zheng, have shown us your kindness."

Mayor Huang and Luo Xiangshi led General Zheng to the main seat, and then the officials, businessmen and gentry came to greet them. General Zheng ignored them and greeted Chen Meng first, "It's getting late. Deputy Commander Wei is very worried about your safety, Miss Chen. How about I send my men to escort you back to the hotel to rest?"

"Pingcheng's public security is still very good. It's not even 8 o'clock in the evening yet..."

Chief Ye of the police station wanted to defend his work results, but was stopped by Governor Zheng with a look.

Chen Meng glanced at Malu, then at Governor Zheng, then opened her small bag, took out a jewelry box, and pushed it in front of Luo Xiangshi.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Luo. I feel unworthy of this generous gift, so I'd better return it to you."

Before leaving, she tactfully reiterated her position, which was her final support for Malu.

Governor Zheng arranged four soldiers to escort Chen Meng out of the banquet hall. He then looked at the others and said, "Sit down. Why are you standing? Eat."

Everyone took their seats, and Luo Xiangshi asked the waiter to add another chair.

Governor Zheng did not pick up his chopsticks, but asked again, "Tell me what you were talking about before."

Hou Chengyi, the director of the Municipal Education Bureau, immediately responded, "Boss Luo wants to invest in our Pingcheng City and merge Houde into Mingxia Group."

"This is a good thing," said Governor Zheng. "Mingxia Group has rich experience in education, as well as a large number of teachers and financial resources. With them taking over Houde, Houde will be able to develop better."

"It's a pity that Principal Ma doesn't seem to be happy about it." Hou Chengyi said softly.

Governor Zheng raised his eyebrows, "Who is Principal Ma?"

Everyone looked at Malu together, and Hou Chengyi laughed secretly in his heart.

After taking over Houde, this young man became arrogant and looked down on everyone. This time, he met someone who was more domineering and tougher than him.

However, Malu still looked unhurried. He picked up the teacup in front of him and took a sip leisurely before speaking.

"it's me."

"Why don't you agree? Don't you think the money is too little?" Governor Zheng slammed the table and said, "Boss Luo, give me another 10 yuan and I'll make the decision. This is settled."

"Okay, Governor Zheng." Luo Xiangshi took out a check on the spot, wrote down 30 yuan, and asked someone to give it to Malu.

But after taking the check, Malu didn't even look at it. He just raised his hand and tore it up.

This time everyone was really shocked, and the entire banquet hall fell silent in an instant.

Governor Zheng was also stunned for a moment, as if he realized that someone dared to disrespect him like this, and then a murderous intent surged in his eyes.

"Very brave, very good. I haven't seen such a courageous young man for a long time, Adjutant Cui."

"Here!" The adjutant named Cui stepped forward immediately.

"Show Principal Ma the results of our anti-bandit campaign this time."

Upon hearing this, Adjutant Cui asked his men to bring in a bloody sack from outside. As they walked, a long trail of blood was left on the carpet of the hotel.

(End of this chapter)