Zhao Changlin gave Xiao Bei a meaningful look.
The meaning was already obvious.
You might be a tycoon, but someone at my level could still keep you in check.
Xiao Bei looked deeply at the balding middle-aged man before him.
Had Uncle Qiu not said anything yet?
With that thought, Xiao Bei deliberately glanced at Zhao Changlin's badge.
Zhao Changlin, Organization Minister?
Xiao Bei committed that name to memory.
Zhao Changlin noticed Xiao Bei's action.
A smile tugged at his lips.
He said arrogantly, "Let me tell you, the person inside is a big shot. You only get to attend this lunch because of Leader Qiu. Don't embarrass yourself."
After saying that, Zhao Changlin even patted Xiao Bei on the shoulder.
To outsiders, it looked like an elder showing concern for a junior.
"Understood, Minister Zhao. I'll make sure to read the room!"
Xiao Bei replied calmly, a hint of amusement appearing in his eyes.
Before long, Zhao Changlin straightened his suit.
Then he pushed open the restaurant door.
Just a moment ago, Zhao Changlin had still been arrogant in front of Xiao Bei.
But the instant he entered the restaurant, he became humble and deferential.
With a fawning smile, he led Xiao Bei straight to the main table at the front.
At that moment, all the leaders from No. 1 to No. 10 in the compound were looking at Zhao Changlin.
As well as Xiao Bei, who followed behind him.
The moment they saw Xiao Bei.
Many sharp-eyed people froze.
Because they saw Chief Xiao's shadow in Xiao Bei's face.
Gao Qinan noticed something as well.
He immediately became wary.
Then he gave Qiu Yaoting, who sat across from him, a meaningful look.
Qiu Yaoting was looking at Xiao Bei with a kindly smile.
It was clearly the gaze