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Qi Tongwei walked up to Shen Wang and stopped.

He spoke first, his voice not loud, but it carried clearly throughout the quiet private room:

"Mr. Shen, what a coincidence! I heard you were having dinner with your family here. I hope I'm not disturbing your family gathering..."

Shen Wang then slowly put down his chopsticks and stood up from his seat.

"Director Qi, General Manager Gao, you're too kind. It's just a casual family gathering."

Gao Xiaoqin chimed in at the opportune moment, her smile bright: "Mr. Shen, you're too kind! My subordinates were ignorant before and caused some unpleasantness. I've been wanting to find an opportunity to apologize to you in person."

"It's a perfect day. Taking advantage of your family banquet, Director Qi and I would like to raise a toast to you, and also wish all the elders, brothers and sisters a pleasant meal."

As she spoke, she gestured to the waiter behind her to open the bottle of red wine that looked expensive, poured a small glass for Shen Wang, and then poured one for Qi Tongwei and herself.

Qi Tongwei raised his glass, facing Shen Wang, and also subtly gestured to the other relatives at the table who were still in a state of shock:

"Mr. Shen, it was just a small misunderstanding, it's all in the past now. This glass of wine is firstly to welcome you to Shanshui Manor often, and secondly to wish you and your family a happy and harmonious life! I'll drink it, please feel free to drink as you like."

After saying that, Qi Tongwei really drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

Gao Xiaoqin also gracefully finished her drink.

Shen Wang smiled. Although he was surprised as to why Qi Tongwei and Gao Xiaoqin were here, he could roughly guess the reason.

It's probably because he was at the Provincial Party Committee's No. 1 compound last night.

Otherwise, if she wanted to apologize, why didn't Gao Xiaoqin apologize when she appeared last time?

Gao Xiaoqin's last appearance only expressed some goodwill, but she didn't apologize.

However, Shen Wang didn't want to dwell on it. Anyway, his family hadn't suffered any losses, so there was no need to go head-to-head with the top dog in Handong.

Shen Wang raised his glass, took a sip, and said, "Director Qi, President Gao is too kind! What's done is done!"

Upon hearing Shen Wang's words, Qi Tongwei and Gao Xiaoqin's expressions finally improved.

Anyway, it's all in the past now!

Qi Tongwei didn't want to offend Sha Ruijin over a trivial matter, and Shen Wang didn't want to have any conflict with Qi Tongwei over a trivial matter either.

With the matter resolved satisfactorily, Qi Tongwei decided not to stay any longer.

Gao Xiaoqin gently placed the remaining half-bottle of fine wine on the table beside Shen Wang and smiled:

"This bottle of wine is for Mr. Shen and his family to enjoy the festivities. It's just a small token of our appreciation. We won't bother you any longer. Please enjoy yourselves."

Qi Tongwei nodded to Shen Wang, then gave the others at the table an impeccable but clearly polite smile before turning around and leaving the private room with Gao Xiaoqin.

From beginning to end, their attention was entirely focused on Shen Wang.

As for Zhou Ming, who was holding a wine glass with a flushed face, and the other dumbfounded relatives, they seemed to be just dispensable background figures.

The waiter gently closed the door to the private room.

Inside Tingtao Pavilion, there was a deathly silence.

All the relatives, including my uncle, aunt, and maternal aunt, sat there dumbfounded, as if struck by lightning.

What just happened?

The Public Security Bureau Chief of Handong Province and the CEO of Shanshui Group came in person…

Just to toast... Shen Wang?

Did they apologize?

They left behind a bottle of wine that looked ridiculously expensive?

Are you kidding me?

What about Zhou Ming?

What happened to Zhou Ming, whom they had just been praising as the pride of their family and a direct descendant of the Han Da Gang?

In the eyes of those two real big shots, it seems... he doesn't even deserve to be looked at?

Zhou Ming remained standing there, his face alternating between pale and flushed.

He felt like a complete clown.

He turned to look at Shen Wang and shouted:

"Shen Wang! What do you mean? Are you deliberately trying to embarrass me?"

That shout was hoarse and desperate!

Then, he slammed the door and left!

He was too ashamed to stay any longer!

Shen Wang shook his head. To be honest, he really didn't expect Qi Tongwei to appear here.

It seems my cousin was quite provoked!

Zhou Ming's shout brought the relatives back to their senses.

As the host, my uncle was the first to react.

"Little...Little Wang, what...what exactly happened?"

The other relatives finally recovered from their shock, and their eyes all focused on Shen Wang.

Shen Wang sighed, knowing that if he didn't explain things clearly, he wouldn't be able to have a peaceful dinner tonight.

"Actually, it's nothing much. I just went back to the old house to tidy up some things a while ago and found a letter in an old book..."

Shen Wang succinctly repeated that set of lies once again.

That apprenticeship letter is going to be donated to a museum, so there's no point in hiding it.

However, Shen Wang spoke casually, but to his relatives, it was like a thunderclap!

Could something so important be hidden in the Shen family's old house?

Did he have a past relationship with Secretary Sha's uncle?

Does it also involve that legendary "brigade commander"?

Oh my God!

This isn't just "some contact," it's practically latching onto a golden thigh—no, it's latching onto a pillar of stability!

"My goodness..." The uncle gasped and slapped his thigh.

"Xiao Wang! You must have had some incredible good karma from your ancestors! Grandpa Shen actually had connections with someone like that back then!"

"Yes, yes! Secretary Sha's uncle! He must be an old revolutionary, right? Xiao Wang, you're so low-key! You kept it from us for so long!"

The second aunt immediately chimed in, her smile almost overflowing with warmth, and the way she looked at Shen Wang's mother completely changed.

"Oh my, I knew it! Xiao Wang has always seemed so mature and promising since he was little! He's definitely not someone to be underestimated!"

The aunt quickly followed, as if she hadn't said the things she had said before, such as complaining that Shen Wang was being unreasonable by resigning.

The relatives, one after another, instantly elevated Shen Wang to the highest esteem.

As for who resolved the matter concerning his uncle's family, Shen Wang didn't say, and the relatives didn't ask either.

Why bother? It's so obvious!

Although they misunderstood Zhou Ming, it's clear that Shen Wang is even more awesome than Zhou Ming!

That's someone who can talk to the top-ranked officials in the province!

At least one thing the relatives were right about: their family did indeed produce a true dragon!

It's still a five-clawed golden dragon!

That's enough!

Shen Wang's mother sat there with a complex expression on her face.

There was pride, there was satisfaction, but above all, there was a sense of relief and triumph.

Over the years, she has raised her children alone and has heard a lot of gossip, especially harsh words about her being "unlucky in marriage" or "married poorly."

Although the relatives may not have meant much harm, it was still jarring to hear.

At this moment, watching her son being the center of attention, she was overwhelmed with emotions, and her eyes even reddened.

"Third sister, you are so blessed! You have given birth to such a wonderful son!"

"Xiao Wang has been smart and kind since he was little! Just like his father, he's a man of great loyalty and affection!"

The focus of the dinner party instantly shifted from Zhou Ming's family to Shen Wang and her son.

However, among all the eager and excited relatives, two people remained silent, their faces unusually grim.

Naturally, Zhou Ming's parents!

Zhou Ming's father smoked silently, his face dark and gloomy amidst the swirling smoke.

Zhou Ming's mother, who is also Shen Wang's aunt, turned pale and then flushed.

You actually wanted someone to be your security guard?

What a joke!

But how to put it? Parents' hearts are always full of love and worry.

Finally, Aunt Shen Wang spoke up.

"Third sister, Xiaowang..."

"Your cousin was wrong just now. He... he's impatient and proud, and he couldn't understand it in a moment. I apologize on his behalf."

She paused, looking at Shen Wang.

"Xiaowang, your aunt knows... knows you're doing well now, could you give your cousin a hand?"

"Your cousin... is too eager to improve."