n from smashing the bloody hand into pieces, he was suddenly slapped in the face. He immediately roared in anger.When he turned to see that it was his mother who had slapped him, he said sullenly, “Mo...It turned out that Comrade Liu had originally planned to find an excuse to deliver the calligraphy to the elderly person, but before he could come up with a solution, this incident happened. Although the old man held a significant position, Comrade Liu did not dare to test Tang Qing's patience since his own weaknesses were exposed.

The last time their conflict was due to work reasons, but there was no way to explain this current situation.

Therefore, after hearing about the incident from his secretary and driver, he thought of ways to remedy the situation. However, each potential solution was dismissed by him.

Suddenly, he remembered a friend he had recently made. This person was a big playboy who happened to mention the old man's participation in the calligraphy competition casually.

This individual interacted with him due to business interests within their district; otherwise, they would not have bothered with him at all.

The wealthy family of this acquaintance wielded tremendous influence. Comrade Liu intended to use his connections to arrange a meeting with Tang Qing and resolve the matter amicably.

If he could mention his powerful family name, even though Tang Qing was the vice-mayor of the capital city, they might agree.

When Comrade Liu mentioned this incident to the big playboy, the latter showed great enthusiasm. After all, the big playboy had secured several projects through him and promised that resolving this issue would be simple after hearing the details.

The big playboy asked which vice-mayor was involved so he could make a call. Upon learning it was Tang Qing, his demeanor changed; he thought for a moment and then asked whether they had arrested a child named Tang Ran.

After confirming this detail, the big playboy coldly stated that if Tang Ge (Tang Qing) and Tang Ran did not forgive him, no one else needed to take action—his life would be ruined.

Only then did Comrade Liu start feeling scared. Initially, he wanted to call his old superior but dared not do so; therefore, after some thought, he decided to personally visit with an apology.

It was now rush hour as people were coming and going in the government compound. When they saw Comrade Liu, everyone greeted him warmly, yet their faces showed a peculiar expression when they noticed his destination: Mayor Tang's residence.

The conflict between this new mayor and Comrade Liu had been widely known just days ago. Now that Comrade Liu was visiting Mayor Tang's home in what seemed to be a respectful manner, it sparked the imagination of government workers who couldn't help but speculate wildly.

Could it be that in just these two days, Secretary Liu was already subdued by Mayor Tang What kind of means does he have! It's worth noting that Secretary Liu is a well-established figure in Beijing with his own network. Many vice mayors are not given much regard by him. When Mayor Tang came, seeing the newcomer as an inexperienced vice mayor, he directly butted heads with him.

It was precisely because of this reason that the scene of Secretary Liu visiting Mayor Tang's house quickly spread within the government compound, becoming common knowledge in no time at all. It is believed that by tomorrow, news of this event will circulate throughout the entire government administration.

At this moment, those department heads who had been secretly obstructive towards the new vice mayor upon hearing about it were now feeling uneasy. They must now seriously reconsider their approach to dealing with Tang Qing.

If even a thorny official like Secretary Liu was handled so easily by Tang Qing, what hope do they have

"Who are you looking for" After hearing the knock on the door, Tang Ran opened it and asked Secretary Liu.

"Hello, little boy. We've met before! Your handwriting is excellent! Mayor Tang truly has good fortune! Is Mayor Tang at home"

Upon seeing Tang Ran, Secretary Liu tried to put on a friendly demeanor, slightly bending down as he spoke.

Secretary Liu had no choice but to do this. During the calligraphy competition, he could ignore Tang Ran, but now that he was seeking help from him, he needed to show sufficient sincerity.

Moreover, at the time, he didn't know that the child was Mayor Tang's son; otherwise, he wouldn't have acted in such a way. He wasn't so arrogant as to think he could arm-wrestle with Mayor Tang privately either; their previous confrontation had been due to work-related issues.

Actually, this matter could be completely brushed aside by him, but he couldn't do that, or his career path in politics would become extremely difficult from then on.

"Tang Ran, who is it" Before Tang Ran could respond, Tang Qing's voice came from inside the house.

"Mayor Tang, it’s me, Old Liu!" Upon hearing Mayor Tang speak, Secretary Liu quickly responded at the door.

“Old Liu! Come in quickly. What brings you here today” Hearing Secretary Liu's words, Tang Qing also came to the doorway with a warm smile on his face.

Secretary Liu couldn't help but twitch inwardly, thinking to himself, "Could you not guess why I’m here" Yet, he didn’t voice this thought.

"It’s alright, it's alright. I just wanted to pay a visit to Mayor Tang! I’ve long admired Mayor Tang!" Although he knew that Tang Qing was deliberately acting like this, he still had to accept the situation. Furthermore, after decades of political maneuvering, he naturally understood Tang Qing’s intentions and plans; clearly, Tang Qing wasn’t interested in what happened earlier. Therefore, no one mentioned it.

Tang Qing invited Secretary Liu into his house. Once they sat down, neither mentioned the afternoon incident and instead discussed some city construction issues.

Seeing this, Zhang (the secretary) and Driver Xiao Zhao both heaved a sigh of relief. At the same time, Driver Xiao Zhao subtly placed that scroll on the armrest of the sofa; everyone in the room noticed but said nothing, acting as if they didn’t see it. Tang Qing and Secretary Liu had an unspoken understanding.

In fact, Secretary Liu wasn't as distressed as he appeared outwardly; there was a hint of joy in his heart. Although he didn’t know Tang Qing’s background, he knew that of the friend who had been boorish earlier. That person spoke about Tang Qing with admiration, revealing Tang Qing's extraordinary origins. Moreover, at 40 years old, Tang Qing already held substantial power as a deputy minister; could someone without strong backing achieve this position Therefore, following in Tang Qing’s footsteps was also a wise choice.

Regarding the incident earlier that afternoon, it seemed both parties had forgotten about it. As for Tang Ran, he didn’t react to anything and was accustomed to such situations growing up as part of a political family, compromise being one of their essential skills.

"Ring ring... While Tang Qing and Secretary Liu were chatting, Tang Qing’s phone rang. Upon seeing the call, his brows furrowed slightly; he waved at Secretary Liu and answered the phone.

“What Grandfather is ill” After answering, the originally calm Tang Qing suddenly changed color, exclaiming in alarm.

Hearing this, Tang Ran’s expression also changed but he didn’t interrupt, quietly waiting for Tang Qing to finish his call.

A moment later, after hanging up, Tang Qing’s face was very grim. He glanced at Secretary Liu and said, "Secretary Liu, I’m sorry, but it seems I won't have time today."

“No problem, no problem, there's plenty of time in the future. When I come to report work to Mayor Tang next time, please don’t hesitate to give me guidance!”

"Haha, I’m just new here and not very familiar with Beijing; I’ll need your assistance a lot!"

Tang Qing also chuckled and said after hearing Secretary Liu's words.

The two were satisfied with this meeting, and to a certain extent, they had reached an understanding. Now, Secretary Liu could be considered Tang Qing's ally.

Although their acquaintance was short-lived, Tang Qing needed help when he first arrived, and Secretary Liu happened to be a local influential figure in the capital city. Therefore, it seemed like they were made for each other.

After hearing Tang Qing’s words, Secretary Liu politely excused himself. He had overheard the earlier phone call and knew that he should leave at this moment.

When Secretary Liu walked to the door, he faintly heard the conversation between the Tang family father and son about a hospital in the capital city.

Hearing this sentence made his heart stir. He now wanted to know very much where Tang Qing came from, considering that he had just formed an alliance with him.

At the same time as he was leaving, he pondered over Tang Qing’s background. The fact that a playboy would fear Tang Qing meant that his family's status could be easily imagined.

The... Tang family Could it possibly refer to that Tang family But… is this even possible Suddenly, Secretary Liu thought of the Tang family in the capital city. Although he had the thought, he didn't dare to confirm it because for him, that Tang family was an enormous force. Even if they were not direct descendants but rather peripheral members or those affiliated with the Tang lineage, they could easily crush him.

Although he couldn’t be sure in his heart, he knew that this shouldn’t be wrong; otherwise, a playboy wouldn't have such fear towards Tang Qing. At the same time, he was secretly terrified. If it turned out to be true that Tang Qing belonged to the Tang family, then he had narrowly escaped disaster.

Tang Qing and Tang Ran did not dare to waste any more time after Secretary Liu left. They both hurriedly left their house. The one who made the phone call was the old man’s personal secretary. The elder already lived to a hundred years old and was not only a national treasure but also the stabilizing force of their Tang family.

A few years ago, due to heart disease, Grandpa Tang had no choice but to undergo coronary bypass surgery. Although he could no longer engage in strenuous activities in recent years, everything went well until now when the condition recurred.

He remembered that the doctor back then had said since the elder was so old, such a surgery could only be done once. The next time it occurred, they might not be able to save him.

Therefore, Tang Qing felt very anxious upon hearing the phone call. Although the Tang family is now at its peak and would still stand firm without Grandpa Tang, considering that he was already a living legend, as the spiritual pillar of their family, Grandpa Tang was like the stabilizing force for the Tang family. With him around, all members of the Tang family felt secure.could never find him."Hey, are you making a call to your buddies Let me tell you that while I usually give face for the sake of doing business with people like you, today is different! No matter who y...