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The appearance of Ma Yun quickly attracted everyone's attention, and reporters turned their attention to Ma Yun, who seemed more interested in talking...

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soon.

Halfway through the ribbon-cutting ceremony, bright red and festive ribbons fell from both sides.

Gao Qilin placed the golden scissors on a tray beside him, nodded to the reporters, and prepared to leave.

And also at this time.

A commotion arose among the reporters behind.

"Who is that? They look so familiar. Are they also attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony?"

"Xu Zhong from the Jinghai City Supervision Team! The supervision team actually came to attend the opening ceremony of Liba Company?"

"Who's that woman next to me? She looks kind of familiar."

soon.

Someone recognized the person next to Xu Zhong.

"That's a high-ranking official from the capital! He looks like he's from the Discipline Inspection Commission's investigation team!"

"I understand, deputy director of the disciplinary inspection team!"

"My goodness, such a powerful background, from the capital city..."

Chapter Ninety-One: Zhong Xiaoai Arrives, Impressions Change!

Gao Qilin was about to return indoors when Gao Qiqiang, who had overheard the whispers around him, stopped him and asked in a low voice, "Qilin, did you invite the guidance group?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Qilin frowned slightly and said, "No, wasn't it you who invited me?"

Even if they were invited, the likelihood of the guidance team coming is slim.

Thinking this, Gao Qilin stood still and watched Xu Zhong walk towards Zhong Xiaoai from afar.

A barely perceptible glint flashed in his eyes.

It seems the inspection team really hasn't made any progress.

Zhong Xiaoai's first stop after being investigated by the Beijing Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection was her own ribbon-cutting ceremony...

Gao Qilin's smile remained unchanged as he said, "Instructor Xu, Director Zhong."

"I never expected that you two would grace us with your presence at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Riba Company."

Zhong Xiaoai maintained a harmonious demeanor and returned the smile: "The Gao family's contributions to the entire Jinghai City are obvious to all. Now that Liba Company is opening, of course we have to come and celebrate."

"Would it be convenient for Mr. Gao to speak to me privately for a moment?"

Gao Qilin nodded naturally, and Zhong Xiaoai handed over the flower basket she had prepared, shaking hands with Gao Qilin in acknowledgment.

The reporters around them practically smashed the shutters of their cameras!

The head of the guidance team from the capital attended the opening ceremony of Riba Company!

If this gets out, it will be explosive news...

Xu Zhong, standing to the side, also wore a faint smile.

But also at this moment.

Xu Zhong noticed with his sharp eyes that two of the flower baskets next to him were from the Municipal Research Office!

It's perfectly reasonable for the Municipal Research Office to send a flower basket, after all, the Gao family has provided substantial sponsorships to the municipal government in Jinghai City.

However, the flower basket from another municipal research office was a private gift.

Municipal Engineering Research Office, Tan Siyan...

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soon.

Gao Qilin led Zhong Xiaoai and Xu Zhong to his office.

The office that Liba Company reserved for Gao Qilin was more like a meeting room than an office.

The large sofas lined the entire wall, creating an impressive presence.

Zhong Xiaoai sat on the sofa, her previous amiable demeanor in front of the media gone, replaced by a serious expression!

Gao Qilin saw this, but on the surface, he remained completely calm and raised his hand to make tea.

Zhong Xiaoai is indeed a remarkable woman.

On the surface, it was supposed to be a celebration of Riba's opening, but what were they really thinking...?

Gao Qilin already had a vague guess in his mind.

It's probably because of the hostile relationship between myself and Zhao Lidong.

In addition, Zhong Xiaoai also harbored some self-doubt.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have this attitude.

With that thought in mind, Gao Qilin's smile was impeccable: "Team Leader Zhong, Instructor Xu."

"Try my tea, made with 15-year-old aged tangerine peel, it's very good for your throat."

As he spoke, Gao Qilin handed over the teacup he was holding.

Zhong Xiaoai accepted the tea with a slightly softened expression.

In Zhong Xiaoai's mind, someone who could break through the turbulent city of Jinghai in half a year, and even stand up to a position like the mayor, was not simple at all.

They could even be insidious and cunning!

But now that I actually see Gao Qilin, he is very amiable and exudes a gentle and calm aura that makes people feel good about him.

Zhong Xiaoai's prepared sharp attitude vanished unconsciously under this aura.

Instead, Xu Zhong, who was standing to the side, took the tea and said, "Mr. Gao, you have quite a close relationship with the Municipal Research Office, don't you?"

Gao Qilin did not deny: "I have a close relationship with someone named Tan Siyan."

Xu Zhong narrowed his eyes and then said, "I understand now, Mr. Gao."

"It seems that the letter of complaint that was sent to my home back then has a close relationship with Mr. Gao."

Although the letter of complaint was anonymous, Xu Zhong had already noticed that the texture of the letter paper was very similar to that used by government officials.

After investigation, it was indeed found that there was a person named Tan Siyan in the Municipal Research Office who had reported Zhao Lidong several times, and the handwriting comparison was completely consistent.

When Xu Zhong came to the Riba Company for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, he didn't expect that the first progress would be to clarify the relationship between Tan Siyan and Gao Qilin!

Zhong Xiaoai, who was standing to the side, also knew about this matter. Hearing Xu Zhong's words, she couldn't help but frown slightly.

Gao Qilin did not deny it, but instead nodded generously: "It was indeed me who provided Mr. Xu's address to Tan Siyan. I hope Mr. Xu will not blame me."

Zhong Xiaoai hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not get angry: "Mr. Gao has quite the nerve to investigate public officials."

"However, extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures, and we still want to thank Mr. Gao for providing such valuable clues."

Gao Qilin smiled and said, "Team Leader Zhong, you're too kind. This is what the citizens of Jinghai City should do."

Zhong Xiaoai didn't continue with the polite conversation on this topic. Instead, she changed the subject and said, "Mr. Gao, I've heard rumors that you and our investigation subject, Zhao Lidong, don't get along very well."

"Could you tell me how your two sides became enemies?"

Zhong Xiaoai had already heard about this from Xu Zhong.

However, Zhong Xiaoai still wanted to confirm what Gao Qilin had said.

Upon hearing this, Gao Qilin simply smiled and said, "Team Leader Zhong, I'm just a businessman. What's the point of talking about not getting along with a big shot like the mayor? We just don't have much contact."

Zhong Xiaoai had thought Gao Qilin would just laugh it off, and a slight displeasure was rising in her heart.

But Gao Qilin quickly spoke again: "120, but if there is any disagreement, we can only blame it on those rumors."

"For example, Zhao Lidong has colluded with Xu Jiang..."

……

Gao Qilin did not directly say that there was any unpleasantness between him and Zhao Lidong.

He only mentioned the conflict with Xu Jiang.

Even so, Zhong Xiaoai still discerned many unspoken meanings in his words.

For example, there was an exchange of interests between Zhao Lidong and Xu Jiang.

Xu Zhong's description was almost identical to his own.

Gao Qilin neither spoke out nor avoided the issue, which made Zhong Xiaoai look at him in a different light.

No wonder he led his family to almost the top in Jinghai City within half a year.

Contrary to my expectations of her as treacherous and cunning, she is sincere and gentle despite her shrewdness.

It seems I had preconceived notions before.

Thinking this way, Zhong Xiaoai felt a pang of guilt.

After all, the real Gao Qilin was very different from what he had imagined.