Return to the City: Chapter 1598 1557: Come On2

Song Xiaodong was speaking when he noticed Qiao Yutong's gaze had turned strange, and he asked, "What's wrong? Did I say sothing inappropriate?"

Qiao Yutong said, "I suddenly realize, you seem to have such a high level of awareness."

Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, "Don't forget, I have a military background. My awareness is higher than most, it's just that sotis my radiant image is overshadowed when it cos to relationships."

Qiao Yutong nodded seriously and said, "You're right, if you weren't a flirt, you'd indeed be quite impressive."

Song Xiaodong was both amused and helpless, and said, "Alright, you've made your point, but at least it's made you see

in a new light, and that's worth it."

Qiao Yutong rolled her eyes at Song Xiaodong and said, "Okay, it's getting late, I'm sleepy. Hurry up and get back ho to your wife... wives!"

Watching Song Xiaodong actually leave, Qiao Yutong felt a bit surprised and let down. This guy just left like that without taking any advantage, not to ntion hugging her and getting handsy, at the very least he should've given her a kiss before leaving. This isn't his style at all.

"Bah bah bah! I've let him get used to taking advantage, huh?" Qiao Yutong inwardly despised herself for a bit.

"Humph, he's definitely just pretending. A leopard can't change its spots. I don't believe that the next ti you see , you won't try to take advantage. Ah, I'm even cursing myself now, this guy is really confusing ."

Qiao Yutong thought back to today's events and still felt a fire burning inside. What do these officials have in their heads? Are they only thinking about how to get benefits and climb the ladder? Do they not think about their duties as police officers at all?

The alcohol was getting to her head, and after a simple wash, Qiao Yutong went to bed and fell asleep.

On Monday, Qiao Yutong returned to the office. Just as she arrived, an office clerk ca in and said, "Director, Director Li from the sub-bureau called you earlier, asking you to go over there. He tried your cell, but it was off."

Qiao Yutong usually never turns off her phone; it's on 24 hours. Whenever there's a situation at the office, she heads over imdiately.

This ti her phone was off; it was truly an exception.

"Is there sothing going on at the office?" Qiao Yutong asked the clerk.

"There's nothing at the office, but the bureau is in a rush. Director, you should call back soon."

Qiao Yutong nodded. As long as the office is fine, it's okay. As for the bureau hurrying her over, it's probably more than ninety percent because of yesterday's matter.

She turned on her phone to see a pile of missed calls, which she directly ignored. After so thought, she headed to the sub-bureau, considering the call was from Director Li himself. If it had been Deputy Director Zhao or Deputy Director Wang, she wouldn't even bother.

Entering the sub-bureau.

"Director Qiao is here!"

"Hello, Director Qiao!"

Colleagues from the sub-bureau greeted her with smiles.

Qiao Yutong quickly returned their smiles. Since she transferred to Minghe, she'd only been to the sub-bureau a few tis. She hardly knew anyone there, but now it seed everyone knew her.

Her face felt stiff from smiling as she arrived at the director's office, where besides Director Li, there were Deputy Director Zhao, Deputy Director Wang, and forr Director Chen.

Seeing Qiao Yutong enter, everyone stood up, including Director Li.

"Xiao Qiao, co, have a seat!" Director Li personally ca forward to greet her.

Qiao Yutong's mouth twitched. She's no fool; she knew the reason for Director Li's deanor. She was rely the director of a small office, normally eting the director ans reporting work.

This gave her an indescribable feeling — no joy, no excitent, just a peculiar discomfort.

Clenching her fists, Qiao Yutong said, "Director Li, there's no need to be so polite to . I'm just , I am Qiao Yutong."

Director Li was taken aback, then chuckled and said, "Of course, you are Qiao Yutong. Let's sit and talk."

Having to sit down, Deputy Director Wang, Deputy Director Zhao, and Director Chen stood there, wearing expressions of awkwardness, along with a hint of nervousness and fear.

"Xiao Qiao, Deputy Director Wang and Deputy Director Zhao have explained the situation to . About this matter... I'd like to hear your opinion, see what you think."

Qiao Yutong looked at the two deputy directors and Director Chen. All three had tense expressions, and Director Chen bit his lip before stepping forward, saying, "Director Qiao, this matter is my fault. I drank a bit and forgot my limits, inadvertently offending you. I've deeply realized my mistake and sincerely apologize, hoping Director Qiao will be magnanimous and not hold it against ."

Director Chen was, after all, from the provincial office. Normally, when he visited the sub-bureau, it wasn't just the head of the sub-bureau who would treat him with due respect; even the city bureau's leader would be courteous. Now his attitude toward her was akin to a subordinate facing a superior.

Despite Song Xiaodong revealing his identity to her, Qiao Yutong hadn't fully grasped it. But now, she truly felt the effects of status and authority.