Qin Siyang's words cut off every avenue of retreat for the young man in black-framed glasses.
He had been planning to argue that he and Secretary-General Gu had merely been describing different aspects of the same person.
But because he had spoken a moment too late, Qin Siyang had backed him into a corner.
Unable to back down, he could only admit resentfully, "I was wrong."
Instead, Qin Siyang looked curious. "Oh, you were wrong? Not Secretary-General Gu? You don't have to be afraid. Secretary-General Gu is a fair and impartial man. I'm sure he would admit it if he made a mistake! I'll send Secretary-General Gu a report admitting my fault right away, then go with you to that whatever-it's-called ethics college!"
"No, no! I really was wrong! Qin Siyang, I apologize!"
Seeing that Qin Siyang refused to let it go and insisted on taking the matter up the chain, the young man could only apologize repeatedly. He even stood up and bowed to Qin Siyang.
Even with his superior, Sun Linshou, sitting beside him, he didn't dare go against Gu Weiyang.
What was saving face compared to his future career?
He had thought Qin Siyang was merely a raw-material supplier invited to make up the numbers at the Crystal Coin Issuance Conference. How could he have known Qin Siyang actually had a seat at the table?!
Had he known Qin Siyang had such powerful backing that he could sit beside Gu Weiyang at the Crystal Coin Issuance Conference, he would never have dared stick his neck out to make trouble for him!
As he bowed, his forehead nearly touched the table.
Without Qin Siyang saying he forgave him, he didn't dare straighten up.
Qin Siyang watched the young official bow to him, his gaze impassive.
He didn't speak