Unexpectedly, Wang Hongtao neither flew into a rage nor offered any reprimand over the phone.
Quite the opposite-his voice was warm and pleasant.
"Captain Ouyang, I've already heard about what happened. Just a little friction. Young people have hot tempers. That's understandable."
With a few casual words, Wang Hongtao had recast an outright collision as "a little friction."
"However, as captain of the Sea Dragon, you represent the image of our Dragon Kingdom. You should handle things with a little more composure."
"I'll let it go this time. I won't hold you responsible."
"Now, have the Sea Dragon return to port immediately. Cooperate with the War Wolf Squad and bring back the people aboard the yacht. Then we can put this matter to rest."
His words were watertight.
He had both given Ouyang Jian a way to back down and demonstrated his own magnanimity.
As though he were the one upholding justice and looking out for the bigger picture.
But as Ouyang Jian listened, a chill shot from the soles of his feet straight to the crown of his head!
Secretary Wang really was a cunning old fox!
He was trying to downplay the whole affair and sweep it under the rug, all to protect Gao Zisheng!
"Well..."
Ouyang Jian hesitated.
He knew perfectly well that this was how Secretary Wang always operated.
On the surface, he was always smiling, talking reason and rules.
But if anyone truly dared defy him, what followed would be a devastating storm!
But today, Ouyang Jian could not back down!
Bracing himself, Ouyang Jian said gravely, "Secretary Wang, this isn't what you think!"
"The chief culprit aboard that yacht is named Gao Zisheng!"
"He burned down the home of a decorated family, insulted heroes who gave their lives for our country, and even hacked