Chapter 641 Pleading for Mercy
Qian Guangtao took the initiative to state his position, attempting to ease the tension somewhat.
Lu Zhenjiang gave him a deep look.
This one glance left Qian Guangtao with a feeling of utter helplessness, as if he had been completely seen through.
"Commander, I watched Su Jin grow up. She's like my own child. That bastard Xiao Yunfeng actually set his sights on her. I wish I could just kill him."
Qian Guangtao spoke through gritted teeth, sounding genuinely dissatisfied with Xiao Yunfeng.
This time, Lu Zhenjiang didn't interrupt him. "Continue," he said.
Qian Guangtao coughed lightly; of course, he could only continue when the commander ordered him to.
“However, execution is not very realistic, so I have already taught him a lesson, and he has clearly admitted his mistake to me.”
Lu Zhenjiang was still looking at him, his gaze clearly questioning whether Xiao Yunfeng would admit his mistake.
Qian Guangtao felt a chill run down his spine. He forced himself to ignore the man's gaze and cautiously probed, "Commander, Xiao Yunfeng is someone we've watched grow up. It's really not easy for him to get to where he is now. Of course, that can't excuse the mistakes he made. But I think we could be a little more lenient? The punishment of being discharged from the army and sent back to the countryside is too severe. How about demoting him by two ranks so he can reflect on his actions?"
The leader was furious, and it was absolutely impossible to quell his anger without paying some price; this was the best solution he could think of.
"Are you done talking?"
Lu Zhenjiang's cold voice rang out.
Qian Guangtao tried to discern some emotion from Lu Zhenjiang's face, but failed.
"If the leader is still not satisfied, he will be demoted three ranks."
He gritted his teeth and continued to compromise. Xiao Yunfeng's attitude was very firm, but compared to leaving the army, losing his official position was nothing.
He felt that things had come to this point, and the leader should relent.
After all, the leader's high regard for Xiao Yunfeng over the years has been genuine.
The leader probably wouldn't actually let Xiao Yunfeng leave over something like this.
“Go back and tell Xiao Yunfeng that he either has to break off his relationship with Su Jin or he has to leave. He has one last day.”
Lu Zhenjiang showed no sign of yielding, which was something Qian Guangtao had not expected.
Similarly, Lu Zhenjiang also realized from what Qian Guangtao had just said that Xiao Yunfeng had no intention of giving in.
"Commander..."
"If you continue to plead for him, then let him go now!"
Lu Zhenjiang's words completely silenced Qian Guangtao.
He just couldn't understand why the top leader was so cold-blooded and ruthless in this matter.
Qian Guangtao returned empty-handed.
He couldn't stand idly by, but he also couldn't persuade Lu Zhenjiang, so he could only try to persuade Xiao Yunfeng.
"Yunfeng, I've thought of a compromise. You should agree to the leader's request on the surface to buy time for you and Su Jin. We will continue to plead for you with the leader afterward. Once the leader's anger subsides, there might still be room for maneuver."
In addition to Qian Guangtao and Xiao Yunfeng, Li Honghai was also in the office.
For the past two days, they have been extremely anxious and racking their brains over this matter.
Before Xiao Yunfeng could answer, Li Honghai immediately chimed in, "That's a good idea. The top leader is extremely busy and certainly doesn't have time to keep an eye on this matter. You and Su Jin should keep a low profile for now; given time, a solution will eventually be found."
Looking at their concerned faces, Xiao Yunfeng knew that they had done everything they could for him.
"Commander, Political Commissar, thank you, but I won't do that."
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