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Gao Qiqiang remained silent, his head bowed and his gaze becoming serious.

Qi Lin even managed to get his hands on news about promotions and transfers...

Indeed, Qi Lin's three years of experience in the military have been quite remarkable.

Since that's the case, I, as the older brother, can't hold them back.

Thinking this, Gao Qiqiang looked at Gao Qisheng, who had followed him, and instructed him, "Xiao Sheng, did you hear me?"

Gao Qisheng was also stunned by this sudden news, and nodded blankly: "Brother, I...I understand."

"Second brother, I know I was wrong."

Gao Qisheng has always been sincere towards his elder brother.

Furthermore, because of Gao Qisheng's own intelligence, he didn't need much guidance from his two elder brothers; he could figure things out on his own.

Now I understand that my second brother must have had a deeper meaning behind the arrangement of this meal.

All I have to do is be a good younger brother who brings honor to the Gao family, and I must never let my two older brothers down.

The hint of defiance on Gao Qisheng's face quickly disappeared...

……

Not long after.

Guided by the waiter, the three Gao brothers strolled into the private room.

Unlike Gong Kaijiang's cautiousness during their last meeting, Gao Qiqiang and Gao Qisheng were now focused on not letting Qilin lose, so they were both on high alert and exuded a powerful aura.

Looking at the two familiar faces, Gong Kaijiang had already mentally considered a thousand times whether he had offended them.

Fortunately, Gong Kaijiang ultimately concluded that there was no such thing.

It just means the two of them will have to spend more money to make up for it.

Thinking this, Gong Kaijiang greeted them warmly: "Xiao Sheng, Qi Qiang!"

"You look much more energetic than the last time we met."

As he spoke, before the two brothers could answer, Gong Kaijiang casually but deliberately shifted his gaze to Gao Qilin.

"Who is this……"

Although Gao Qisheng was disdainful, his intelligence even made up for the lack of emotional intelligence that no one had taught him. He always knew how to speak to people in a way that suited them, and he could speak without making any mistakes.

Seeing his elder brother, who was somewhat flustered by Gong Kaijiang's enthusiasm, he immediately smiled and said, "President Gong, this is my second brother."

"I just came back after three years of service."

Gong Kaijiang immediately feigned a look of sudden realization and said to Gao Qilin, "A young talent, a young talent indeed!"

"People who have served in the military are different; they stand out from a distance!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Qilin simply smiled and said, "President Gong, you flatter me."

"By the way, this is..."

As he spoke, Gao Qilin's gaze swept over Li Youtian, who had been neglected for a long time.

Gong Kaijiang quickly introduced, "This is a village cadre from Mang Village, and also Li Hongwei's father."

Gao Qiqiang also came to his senses at this moment and immediately pretended to be surprised.

"Li Hongwei's father? This... Mr. Gong, it seems we've come to this banquet at the wrong time."

"Li Hongwei's relationship with our Gao's Real Estate isn't exactly good. Perhaps we should excuse ourselves for now and have dinner with President Gong another day?"

Chapter Thirty-Six: Meeting, Li Youtian Encounters Setbacks at Every Turn!

Gao Qilin watched his brother's performance with a satisfied smile on his face.

Although it is only the year 2000, the Gao family has forcibly accelerated its development process.

Gao Qilin was initially worried that the two Qiang brothers might not be as good as they were in their previous lives due to his interference.

But now it seems that these two people are also growing rapidly!

At this moment, Gao Qiqiang deliberately brought up the fact that he was at odds with Mang Village and needed to avoid the situation.

Gong Kaijiang's smile immediately changed. Compared to the arrogant and domineering manner he displayed when Gao Qiqiang invited him to dinner as a mobile phone service provider, he now even seemed somewhat subservient.

"Qiqiang, I'm doing this for your own good."

"Look, Gao's Real Estate's construction site is right next to Mang Village. It's better to have more friends than more enemies, Lao Li, don't you think?"

A look of resentment flashed in Li Youtian's eyes.

He almost hated the Gao family in front of him to death.

He had already found out that Hongwei just wanted to swindle some money from the other party.

Over the years, every construction site has had to appease the surrounding residents before starting work. Not to mention the Gao family, even when Xu Jiang started work, they held a banquet in Mang Village!

But the Gao family did something quite different. All Hongwei wanted was to extort some money, but the Gao family actually turned around and sent Hongwei to the Municipal Public Security Bureau!

But at this moment.

Li Youtian dared not show any resentment on his face. Instead, he had the kind face of an old man, and even a pitiful humility.

"Mr. Gao, Mr. Gao, Mr. Gao..."

Gao Qisheng waved his hand: "Please don't call me 'Little Boss Gao.' I'm just a poor student and can't manage anything."

Li Youtian looked at Gao Qiqiang.

Gao Qiqiang smiled and loosened his collar: "Village Chief Li, don't be fooled by my status as General Manager Gao. In reality, my family listens to my second brother."

After being rebuffed twice, Li Youtian's anger had almost reached its peak, but he could only force a fawning smile on his face.

Looking at Gao Qilin again: "Mr. Gao..."

Gao Qilin smiled faintly, then casually sat down in the main seat, fiddling with his cuffs.

"Village Chief Li, now that we've acknowledged this person, shall we begin our meal?"

It's obvious they don't want to talk about it.

Li Youtian looked troubled, but Gong Kaijiang, standing beside him, immediately understood.

Gao Qilin doesn't want to talk!

Gong Kaijiang had no intention of offending Gao Qilin, and quickly laughed, "Yes, yes, what time is it?"

"Xiao Sheng, Qi Qiang, and... Qi Lin, please wait a moment, I'll call the waiter to serve the dishes now!"

……

The restaurant that Gong Kaijiang booked was a very famous restaurant in the entire Jinghai City, and naturally, all the dishes served were delicacies.

But at this moment, Li Youtian found the food tasteless, like chewing wax.

Never before had Li Youtian eaten such a miserable meal.

Fortunately, after the dishes had been prepared for a while, Gao Qilin took the initiative to speak.

"Village Chief Li."

Li Youtian suddenly shuddered, forcibly suppressing his displeasure: "Hey, Mr. Qilin, what's wrong?"

Gao Qilin smiled faintly and said, "You're here today because of Li Hongwei's matter, right?"

Asking questions knowingly!

This kid just wants to see me in a difficult position!

But circumstances are beyond our control; we're under someone else's roof!

Li Youtian concealed the gloom in his eyes and forced a smile, saying, "Yes, my son Hongwei is ignorant, so please forgive him, Mr. Qilin."

"I've already found out. As for the noise pollution issue, the construction site is operating during normal hours and doesn't involve any disturbance. It's just that Hongwei is too young. I apologize on his behalf..."

As he spoke, Li Youtian wore a forced smile, looking rather pitiful.

He stood up and toasted Gao Qilin with a glass of wine.

Gao Qilin smiled faintly, and actually raised his cup to take a sip, then said, "Village Chief Li, please sit down."

"For such a small matter, Village Chief Li, an elder, bowed and scraped before me..."

"Don't worry, Li Hongwei will be able to go home in a few days."

Li Youtian's face lit up with joy, and he thanked him repeatedly!

Gong Kaijiang's expression softened as well. It seemed the situation wasn't beyond repair yet, and he, as the peacemaker...

But soon.

Gao Qilin laughed and said, "Since this small matter has been resolved, there's no need for Village Chief Li to stay here any longer, is there?"

The words were the clearest indication that he was being asked to leave.

Li Youtian was not willing to stay any longer in the first place, and since the matter had been resolved, he quickly said a few polite words and left.

Gao Qiqiang stood up and politely saw Li Youtian to the door.

However, the tension between the two was undeniable.