"Me? I'm the director of the Industry and Commerce Bureau!"

Perhaps because he had been drinking, Wu Zhenhai replied without thinking, "But we can't compare to you artists and businessmen. Besides receiving a monthly salary, we go to work every day and have to abide by all kinds of rules and regulations."

"The director of the Industry and Commerce Bureau?"

Wang Qian was somewhat taken aback.

I thought he was just an ordinary employee of the Industry and Commerce Bureau, but I didn't expect him to have such a high position.

If I had met Wu Zhenhai earlier, perhaps I wouldn't have been ordered to close down for a day for rectification yesterday.

"Xiao Qian, although I am the director of the Industry and Commerce Bureau, I have never done anything illegal or disorderly."

Wu Zhenhai said groggily, "Although I admire you, don't even think about using my identity to do anything shady!"

"Brother Hai is overthinking it!"

Wang Qian waved his hand and said, "However, I do know a few people from your Industry and Commerce Bureau."

"Oh? Who do you know?" Wu Zhenhai asked.

"Bai Yongqing, Liu Zhiyun!"

How did you meet?

Wu Zhenhai's face immediately darkened. "Xiao Qian, it's none of my business who you befriend, but some people are not worth associating with."

"What Hai-ge is saying...?"

Wang Qian looked completely puzzled.

"You're a good person, I like your personality, and you're so talented. I really can't bear to see you being led astray by some bad influences!"

Wu Zhenhai straightened his expression and said seriously, "Since we've come this far, I'll tell you the truth!"

"As the director of the Industry and Commerce Bureau, I know the staff in the bureau very well."

"The Liu Zhiyun you mentioned has only been with the company for a short time. He hasn't been completely corrupted by the workplace yet and still retains his original childlike innocence."

"However, that Bai Yongqing is no good. You'd better stay away from him, or you'll be harmed by him sooner or later!"

After a pause, Wu Zhenhai added, "Just yesterday, Bai Yongqing actually used his power to forcibly order a store that was qualified in every aspect to make rectifications, and even fined that store 12,000 yuan."

"I wasn't at the bureau at the time, otherwise I would have personally escorted them to the Discipline Inspection Commission building!"

"Fortunately, the shop owner seemed to know the law and reported them to the disciplinary committee."

"Today they not only received a warning, but they also had to have the penalty against that store revoked and apologize to the store owner."

Wang Qian was quite surprised by what he heard.

Although he had been drinking with Wu Zhenhai, he was just looking for an opportunity to find out about Bai Yongqing and the others from them.

After all, Wu Zhenhai is the director of the Industry and Commerce Bureau.

Bai Yongqing and others were employees of the Industry and Commerce Bureau.

No matter how much he drinks with Wu Zhenhai, once Bai Yongqing and others are involved, they will definitely stand against him without hesitation.

Unexpectedly,

Wu Zhenhai actually looked down on Bai Yongqing and others so much, and even patiently advised them not to get too close to them.

What a pleasant surprise!

"Brother Hai, you might have misunderstood!"

Not wanting Wu Zhenhai to continue misunderstanding, Wang Qian said with a wry smile, "What would you think if I said that I was the owner of the shop that Bai Yongqing and the others punished?"

"Are you the owner of that shop?"

Wu Zhenhai was so shocked that his mouth dropped open.

"Brother, Wang Qian didn't lie to you, he is the owner of Niangui Grilled Green Pepper Sauce Specialty Store!"

Before Wang Qian could answer, Wu Yanping preemptively replied, "I can assure you of that; I've been to his shop myself."

"What a coincidence!"

Surprised, Wu Zhenhai was also somewhat relieved, "I'm relieved that you didn't collude with scoundrels like Bai Yongqing!"

Then he asked, "Xiao Qian, tell me properly, why are those scoundrels like Bai Yongqing targeting you? Do you have a grudge against them?"

"No!"

Wang Qian shrugged. "I had never even met them before they came to inspect my shop."

"Then why would they target you for no reason?" Wu Zhenhai asked, puzzled.

"Brother Hai, this matter is a bit complicated..."

Wang Qian stopped beating around the bush and immediately explained that the Liu family wanted to suppress his business and had secretly hired Bai Yongqing and others to seal off his shop.

After listening, Wu Zhenhai slammed his hand on the table. "This is outrageous! This is truly outrageous! These scoundrels have actually abused their power to seek benefits for others. It's simply unforgivable!"

Then, he reached out and patted Wang Qian on the shoulder, "Don't worry, Xiao Qian. Although I won't abuse my power or do anything illegal or disorderly, if anyone in our bureau dares to act against principles and tarnish the reputation of the Industry and Commerce Bureau, I won't be lenient with them!"

"Brother Hai, I appreciate your kindness, but this matter is now over!"

Wang Qian gave Wu Zhenhai a grateful look, then said, "They did intentionally target me, but I also reported them to the Discipline Inspection Commission, and they received warnings. Let's just let this matter go!"

"This isn't over!"

Wu Zhenhai said indignantly, "With Bai Yongqing's vengeful nature, do you believe that once he gets the chance, he will definitely take revenge on you like crazy!"

"What should we do then?"

Wang Qian feigned nervousness, "I just want to do business properly. If they continue to target me, I'm a powerless businessman. No matter how law-abiding I am, I can't defend myself against them all!"

He drank with Wu Zhenhai, originally just wanting to find out about Bai Yongqing and the others.

But now,

It seems we don't need to!

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