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For a moment, Gao Yuliang subconsciously frowned.

It wasn't just Gao Yuliang.

Qi Tongwei's heart skipped a beat.

Zhong Xiaoai really came?

This meeting about the expressway project clearly had absolutely no connection with the investigation team.

Most importantly, although Zhong Xiaoai is a member of the investigation team, because of her parents' connections, it can be said that no one can suppress her!

This is utterly lawless!

In officialdom, he never cares about anyone's opinion.

Therefore, when Qi Tongwei saw Zhong Xiaoai's sudden appearance, he had a vague sense of unease.

And soon.

This bad feeling turned out to be a reality.

Behind Zhong Xiaoai.

A tall figure slowly appeared, with a confident smile on his face!

Meng Dehai instinctively stood up: "Gao Qilin? What are you doing here?"

Gao Qilin's smile remained unchanged as he calmly surveyed everyone present.

Some looked surprised, some looked puzzled, and some seemed guilty, their faces showing embarrassment...

Gao Qilin took in everything, and finally his gaze fell on Gao Yuliang, who was present.

Chapter 168 This meeting is not a friendly affair!

At this moment.

Gao Yuliang's gaze was deep and thoughtful.

After all, someone in Gao Yuliang's position couldn't possibly be completely unaware of his enemies.

Moreover, Gao Yuliang's purpose in coming to Jinghai City this time was to wrest the expressway project from Gao Qilin.

Gao Yuliang had some understanding of the personnel distribution of Gao's Real Estate.

It was only natural that he recognized the person in front of him as Gao Qilin!

Compared to the photos in the investigation files, Gao Qilin possessed a certain charisma.

Calm, composed, and neither arrogant nor humble, she showed no stage fright or embarrassment, even though she was not on the invitation list, because she attended as Zhong Xiaoai!

Intuition told Gao Yuliang.

Gao Qilin is definitely a formidable opponent!

At that moment, Gao Qilin quickly nodded slightly: "Hello, leaders."

"Let me introduce myself. I am Gao Qilin from Gao's Real Estate."

"I heard that today's meeting is for the government project that Gao's Real Estate has contracted, the highway project."

"I noticed that my name wasn't on the invitation list, and I wondered if it was an oversight, so I came uninvited."

"Gentlemen...you don't mind, do you?"

Despite his polite words, Gao Qilin had already stepped into room 210.

He exuded an aura of power.

For a moment, no one stepped forward to stop them!

At this moment, Meng Dehai quickly came to his senses: "Gong Kaijiang, find a chair for General Manager Gao to sit down, don't just stand there."

Gong Kaijiang quickly stood up and made room for Gao Qilin.

Gao Qilin thanked him warmly and then quickly sat down.

Zhong Xiaoai, standing at the door, looked completely indifferent and even yawned lazily.

He then sat down in his seat and glanced in the direction of Gao Yuliang and Qi Tongwei.

after all.

Zhong Xiaoai, as a member of the investigation team, remained in Jinghai City because she had certain suspicions about Gao Yuliang and Qi Tongwei.

No wonder I couldn't possibly have a nice expression towards them.

Zhong Xiaoai rolled her eyes at them almost without any attempt to hide it.

Gao Yuliang immediately felt a little embarrassed, but he didn't say much. He just cleared his throat and glanced at Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei had no choice but to speak up: "Team Leader Zhong."

"Didn't you say you weren't coming to today's meeting? What happened?"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiaoai said coldly, "What, is the venue short of two cups of tea for me and President Gao?"

"I'd also like to ask Mayor Qi, since this meeting was about the expressway project, why were people from Gao's Real Estate invited, but instead people from Shanshui Group were invited?"

"Could it be that the deal has already been decided in advance, and that Gao's Real Estate has made up its mind to hand over the project to Shanshui Group today?"

Zhong Xiaoai's questions were merciless, and for a moment, everyone present had different expressions.

Meng Dehai's expression became even stranger. He slowly lowered his head as if deep in thought, then looked at Gao Qilin.

Good guy.

This kid.

The meeting was sudden, and although I was the district head, I couldn't bring people in without permission.

He had been worried about how to argue his point with the other attendees at the meeting and refute the opinions of the mayor and the vice governor.

It turned out that this kid really did have a relationship with Zhong Xiaoai, and without saying a word, he followed Zhong Xiaoai directly over.

And judging from Zhong Xiaoai's aggressive and domineering demeanor, who would believe she has nothing to do with Gao Qilin?

They're clearly here to stand up for Gao Qilin!

Could it be that this kid even knows Zhong Xiaoai...?

For a moment, Meng Dehai became increasingly alarmed and couldn't help but wonder if his daughter, Meng Yu, was also going to become sisters with Zhong Xiaoai.

That's the daughter of a vice-national level leader!

Therefore, at this moment, Meng Dehai looked at Gao Qilin with a hesitant gaze.

Gao Qilin seemed to understand the question in Meng Dehai's eyes, smiled and shrugged, then shook his head slightly.

Meng Dehai felt even worse.

Good guy.

They haven't even officially started dating yet, and everyone's already so protective of Gao Qilin.

What if something happens to the two of them...

With Zhong Xiaoai's connections, Gao Qilin will truly be in charge of the entire Jinghai City from now on!

(cabj) ……

And also at this time.

Zhong Xiaoai's words directly addressed the true purpose of the meeting, making Gao Xiaoqin, a specially invited entrepreneur from the Shanshui Group, somewhat uneasy.

He quickly stood up with a smile on his face: "Sir, you've misunderstood."

"Actually, I'm just here to accompany you at the meeting today; it's because the leaders think highly of me."

"Our Shanshui Group has been established for many years and has some experience in contracting government projects. The leaders called me here today because they want me to share my experience, right, Mayor Qi?"

As she spoke, Gao Xiaoqin wore a polite smile and turned her head to look at Qi Tongwei beside her.

Qi Tongwei quickly nodded: "Yes, yes."

But while she was speaking, Gao Xiaoqin was also lost in thought.

What exactly did Gao Qilin do to make Zhong Xiaoai help her so much?

Zhong Xiaoai comes from a prestigious family and has always looked down on illegal, disorderly, and bribery-related behaviors...

It couldn't be a case of collusion for personal gain.

Is it possible?

Could it be that Gao Qilin has already "smoothed over" Zhong Xiaoai?

That would be truly astonishing...

As Gao Xiaoqin pondered...

Zhong Xiaoai, sitting opposite them, remained silent, seemingly watching their performance. After a long while, she slowly nodded.

Gao Yuliang, sitting in the main seat, looked extremely grim.

After all, Gao Yuliang really didn't want Gao Qilin to be present at this event today.

But Gao Qilin is sitting here right now, and I have no reason to kick him out!