Old Man, Which Department Are You From? Sha Zhenjiang: Handong Provincial Party Committee!

The doors of the banquet hall were abruptly pushed open.

"Stomp, stomp, stomp!"

Sha Zhenjiang led the way, with Yue Xiaofei, Secretary Zhou, and Leng Feng following closely behind, walking in step by step.

Immediately following them.

Wu Hongyan and Yang Jiaojiao looked disheveled with messy hair, rushing toward Yang Guohua like madwomen.

"Husband, you have to stand up for us!"

Wu Hongyan threw herself into Yang Guohua's arms, crying so hard her makeup was ruined. "This poor punk brought people to crash the place! He even hit Jiaojiao!"

Yang Jiaojiao pointed at Yue Xiaofei, her voice completely hoarse.

"Dad, he said we misappropriated some martyr's pension and forced us to turn ourselves in! He even said he'd make the Yang family go bankrupt!"

"What?!"

Yang Guohua's expression shifted drastically as his wine glass shattered onto the floor with a clatter.

He never expected that the matter from half a year ago would actually come to light!

Yet, since he was a man accustomed to big scenes, he quickly steadied himself.

After all, his brother-in-law Wu Liangde was the second-in-command at the Handong Provincial Department of Transport, holding the economic lifeline of Handong transport in his hands!

Who would dare touch him?

"Swish!"

Yang Guohua's gaze swept over Yue Xiaofei and the others, finally landing on Sha Zhenjiang.

The old man wore a Zhongshan suit and carried a composed demeanor. He looked somewhat familiar, yet Yang Guohua couldn't recall where he had seen him.

The surrounding guests began to murmur among themselves as well.

"Who are these people? How dare they run amok at President Yang's banquet?"

"That old man in the Zhongshan suit looks a bit familiar. It's like I've seen him somewhere before..."

"Looks to me like they're here to make trouble. Probably trying to extort money, huh?"

That was hardly surprising!

Although Sha Zhenjiang was the party secretary of Handong and constantly featured in the news, how could these businessmen, who only cared about profits, bother to memorize the appearance of a high-ranking official from another province?

Moreover, they couldn't even reach this level of society in their daily lives.

"Old man, who are you?"

Yang Guohua stared at Sha Zhenjiang with an unfriendly tone.

"I am Yue Xiaofei's elder."

Sha Zhenjiang's voice was not loud, yet it carried exceptional authority.

"I've come today to demand justice for him!"

"Your daughter Yang Jiaojiao misappropriated revolutionary martyr pensions, fraudulently claimed poverty subsidies, cheated on her college entrance examination bonus points, and even insulted the family of a hero!"

"What kind of nonsense are you spouting?"

Yang Guohua's expression changed as he instantly denied it. "My daughter is well-behaved and sensible; how could she ever do such a thing? You old fogey, I reckon you're deliberately picking a fight!"

"Whether it's nonsense, you know best in your heart!"

Sha Zhenjiang said calmly, "Now, I'll give you two choices—"

"Either go turn yourselves in right this instant and seek leniency!"

"Or I will handle it personally, make the Yang family go completely bankrupt, and bring you to justice!"

Boom!

As soon as those words fell, the entire crowd erupted in an uproar.

"Who is this old man? What nerve!"

"Make the Yang family go bankrupt? Does he even know who is backing President Yang?"

"Has Yue Xiaofei lost his mind? Bringing some old fogey here to court disaster with the Yang family—is he tired of living?"

"This old man doesn't look simple, but the Yang family has the Department of Transport as their backing now. They probably can't be touched, right?"

Yang Guohua was stunned at first, but then he burst out laughing.

"Hahaha! Who do you think you are, talking to me like that?"

"My brother-in-law Wu Liangde is currently the second-in-command at the Handong Provincial Department of Transport! A vice director with real power!"

"All the highway projects in the entire Handong Province are under his jurisdiction! A 3 billion order just landed in my hands—try touching me and see what happens!"

"Forget about making me bankrupt; if you manage to walk out of this hotel's front door today, I'll consider you impressive!"

Yang Guohua played his trump card, believing this would frighten Sha Zhenjiang and the others!

"Heh!"

Upon hearing this, Yue Xiaofei couldn't hold back a laugh.

Secretary Zhou lowered his head and pursed his lips.

Leng Feng wore a mocking look in his eyes, staring as if watching an utter fool.

A second-in-command at the Department of Transport, daring to show off in front of Secretary Sha?

Showing off one's prowess with a broadsword in front of Guan Yu!

What kind of person was Sha Zhenjiang?

The undisputed helmsman of Handong Province!

A regional warlord, a powerful frontier official!

Even the director of the Department of Transport had to bow and scrape when meeting him.

A mere second-in-command wasn't even fit to carry his shoes!

"Wu Liangde?"

Sha Zhenjiang calmly repeated the name, sounding as though he were speaking of an insignificant passerby. "You're talking about that fellow who transferred to Handong from Jiangcheng, aren't you?"

"What? Realized how tough things are now, huh?"

Yang Guohua brandished his brother-in-law's name like a treasured sword, brimming with confidence.

Beside him, Wu Hongyan put on her malicious and sharp expression once more, pointing at Yue Xiaofei and screaming abuses.

"You poor punk, my older brother is a vice director with real power! A single word from him can ruin you in Jiangcheng! If you know what's good for you, apologize immediately and bury that whole mess concerning Ye Qingmei deep in your stomach!"

Yang Jiaojiao regained her confidence as well, clamoring shrilly, "Kneel down! Kowtow three loud times to me! And hand over every last bit of that pension money your family has, or maybe, just maybe, I'll let my uncle spare your life!"

"And that damned old man!"

Suddenly, her gaze fixed on Sha Zhenjiang, filled with venom.

"Daring to have someone hit my friend—just you wait until my uncle gets here, and I'll make you pay dearly!"

"You people are utterly unbridled!"

Yue Xiaofei's chest heaved violently with anger as he pointed at the mother and daughter and roared, "Do you really think that having a backer means you can cover the sky with one hand? Evil will never triumph over righteousness!"

"My mother was a hero who saved lives and healed the wounded; her honor is not something you are allowed to tarnish!"

"You misappropriated pensions, fraudulently claimed extra points—you will face sanctions sooner or later!"

"Sanctions?"

Yang Guohua sneered, stepping forward. "I advise you to kneel down and confess right now, or else when my brother-in-law arrives, not only you, but your criminal father and your dead ghost of a mother will all be dug up and have their bones ground to dust!"

"You're courting death!"

Unable to hold back any longer, Yue Xiaofei clenched his fists and rushed forward.

"Humph!"

Yang Guohua sneered, his eyes full of disdain.

"I just landed a 3 billion highway project and am about to become one of Jiangcheng's top billionaires! You stinking brat, I could crush you to death with money alone!"

"Who said this project belongs to you?"

Sha Zhenjiang suddenly countered, then pulled out his cell phone and dialed a number.

"Notify the Department of Transport—"

"The 3 billion highway project undertaken by the Jiangcheng Yang family is terminated immediately!"

"All engineering bids involving the Yang family are hereby invalidated!"

His voice was calm and unruffled, as if he were discussing something utterly effortless.

"Haha!"

Wu Hongyan scoffed derisively. "I think your senile dementia is acting up! You even dare talk about cutting off the project? Once my brother gets here, I'll make you know the immensity of heaven and earth!"

Yang Jiaojiao also covered her mouth and laughed, "Old man, if you're going to put on airs, at least check where you are!"

"Old fogey, let me tell you! The construction commencement order for this project has already been issued, and work breaks ground tomorrow. No one can stop it!"

Before Yang Guohua's voice faded, his cell phone suddenly vibrated frantically.

On the screen flashed the name: "Section Chief Wang from the Department of Transport".

Yang Guohua triumphantly flourished his phone. "See that? He's definitely calling to urge me to start construction tomorrow!"

The moment he pressed answer, he deliberately turned on the speakerphone, wanting to let Sha Zhenjiang hear his "influence".

"President Yang, I just received an urgent notice from the department. That 3 billion highway project of yours... has been terminated!"

"All contracts are completely voided, subsequent bidding will be redone, and it is explicitly stipulated that the Jiangcheng Yang family and its affiliated enterprises are permanently barred from participating!"

What?!

Hearing the disastrous news, Yang Guohua turned ashen-faced, utterly in disbelief.

On the other end of the line, Section Chief Wang was still speaking, "President Yang, are you listening? This is being directly supervised by the province. Word is that some major top-level leader gave the order—"

Yang Guohua felt as though he had been struck by lightning.

A 3 billion project!

He had spent half a year running around for it, and the Yang family had gambled everything on it, even taking out massive loans. Once it failed, they would face bankruptcy!

And now, because of a single phone call from that old man, it was all voided?

"No! Impossible!"

Yang Guohua stared fixedly at Sha Zhenjiang, his eyes bloodshot as he roared in fury.

"Old fogey! Unilaterally cutting off my project—do you have any idea what consequences you'll face? How did you pull this off? Which department are you from anyway?!"

Sha Zhenjiang maintained a calm expression, watching his hysterical behavior as if looking at a clown performing on a stage.

"You're asking me... which department I'm from?"

He paused, his voice not loud, yet it exploded across the hall like a thunderclap:

"The Handong Provincial Party Committee!"