Chapter 1641 - 1590: Zheng Qing Is Baffled (2)

Capítulo 1641: Chapter 1590: Zheng Qing Is Baffled (2)

Zheng Qing naturally didn’t take Qiao Yutong’s words seriously and said with a smile, “Yutong, I know you can’t accept me now, but I will definitely win you over with my sincerity. Sooner or later, you’ll accept me.”

Seeing Zheng Qing being so shameless, Qiao Yutong thought it was impossible to subtly remind him. She directly shoved the flowers in her hand into the hands of a female police officer passing by and said, “These are for you.”

“Ah?” The female officer was initially stunned, then, upon seeing Zheng Qing, she immediately smiled and said, “Director Qiao, I’ll help you throw these flowers away.”

“Mm!” Qiao Yutong nodded.

Zheng Qing was confident just now, thinking that Qiao Yutong accepting his flowers was a good sign. Actually, Qiao Yutong just didn’t want to entangle with him in front of her colleagues.

Now seeing Zheng Qing being so obstinate, she couldn’t care less if she offended her classmate Zheng Qing.

“Yutong, this… I know you don’t have me in your heart now, but I won’t give up.” Zheng Qing felt a bit awkward at first, but the more Qiao Yutong rejected him, the more intrigued he became.

“You’re asking for it!” Qiao Yutong snorted coldly and walked away.

“Asking for it?” Zheng Qing couldn’t help but wonder. He’s just pursuing Qiao Yutong, right? Even if she doesn’t agree, is it necessary to use the words “asking for it”?

Chapter 1591

As Zheng Qing was about to catch up, he was directly stopped by a male police officer in his forties.

“What are you doing?” Zheng Qing frowned slightly.

The officer patted Zheng Qing on the shoulder and said earnestly, “Young man, are you trying to pursue our Deputy Director Qiao?”

Zheng Qing said, “What’s the matter? We are classmates.”

The officer shook his head and said, “Young man, let me give you some advice. You’d better give up that idea.”

“Give up that idea? Why? I’ve liked Yutong since high school, and after studying abroad and graduating with a PhD from Cambridge, now that I’ve seen her again, I won’t give up.”

Speaking of his doctorate from Cambridge University, Zheng Qing couldn’t help but straighten his chest. Graduating with a PhD at his age was indeed something to be proud of.

The officer still shook his head and said, “You are indeed excellent, but…”

Zheng Qing directly interrupted the officer, saying, “Although Yutong is a deputy director, am I, a Cambridge graduate, not a match for her? I believe we are a perfect match, a pair made in heaven and earth.”

The corner of the officer’s mouth twitched as he said, “Regardless of whether you are a match, Director Qiao already has a boyfriend. Have you considered that your actions make you an enemy of her boyfriend?”

Zheng Qing said proudly, “Isn’t it just a university teacher? How can he compare to me? The gap is simply too big. I believe Yutong will make the right choice.”

The officer looked confused and said, “A university teacher? You say Deputy Director Qiao’s boyfriend is a university teacher?”

Zheng Qing, even more smug, said, “That’s right! His name is Song Xiaodong. I even had dinner with him yesterday. He’s just an ordinary guy.”

The officer originally suspected that the person Zheng Qing was talking about might not be Song Xiaodong and thought it might be another man. Now, hearing what Zheng Qing said, it confirmed he wasn’t mistaken.

Although the officer didn’t know why Song Xiaodong claimed to be just a university teacher, since Song Xiaodong didn’t reveal his identity, the officer naturally didn’t dare to divulge it. He shook his head, his tone full of both sympathy and pity, and said, “Young man, I’ve already advised you. I hope you take care of yourself and don’t get yourself into trouble by pursuing Deputy Director Qiao.”

“Get myself into trouble? What do you mean by that?” Zheng Qing, although proud, wasn’t stupid. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have graduated with a doctorate from Cambridge University at his age. Now, he sensed there was more to those words.

“Haha, you’ll have to find out for yourself.” With that, the officer walked away. He was originally just kindly giving Zheng Qing a reminder and helping to fend off Qiao Yutong, and since Zheng Qing didn’t appreciate it, why bother saying more?

Zheng Qing shook his head and walked outside, thinking about finding another police officer to chat with, hoping to gather more information about Qiao Yutong.

“Hey, brother, I’m…”

“I have a task.” That police officer just tossed out the words and quickly left.

Zheng Qing’s mouth twitched. How rude!

Spotting a small girl who seemed quite quiet, Zheng Qing quickly approached and said, “Hello, beautiful…”

“I don’t know anything.” The girl said, immediately dashing away as fast as she could, as if she had just encountered something terrifying.

After trying to strike up a conversation with a few more people and getting snubbed, Zheng Qing was completely baffled. What was going on? Why did it seem like those officers were so afraid of him, as if talking to him would cause trouble?

He hadn’t been in Minghe for long and hadn’t offended anyone, so their behavior could only be explained by the fact that he was pursuing Qiao Yutong.

“Could it be that Song Xiaodong has some powerful background?” Zheng Qing frowned, thinking carefully. Although the guy was just a university teacher, maybe his family was quite well off or had influential connections.

Upon realizing this, Zheng Qing couldn’t help but be startled. Combining various factors, it seemed highly likely. Although capable, he was unfamiliar with Minghe. Offending someone significant could easily lead to unforeseen consequences.

Just then, Shen Yuan called, inviting him to a bar, and he readily accepted.

At the bar, Zheng Qing recounted what happened when he sought out Qiao Yutong that day, also sharing his analysis of the situation.

Shen Yuan frowned and said, “You’re probably right. That possibility can’t be ruled out. But we have no roots here, so it’s not easy to get information. Damn, can’t believe the people in this bar are so noisy.”

The two had gone to a quiet bar, a place where it’s not noisy with performances and dancing.

Zheng Qing sipped his drink, annoyed by the two loud people nearby having a spirited conversation.

“Wait, they seem familiar with the area.” Listening to their conversation, Zheng Qing suddenly lit up, as their discussion focused on the big shots in Minghe, showcasing their connections.

Exchanging glances with Shen Yuan, both of their eyes brightened, and they approached the table together.

The two who were having a lively conversation looked puzzled when they saw Zheng Qing and Shen Yuan approach.

With a smile, Zheng Qing said, “We’re quite interested in your conversation. Can we buy you drinks and listen to your stories?”

They weren’t any big shots, so they happily agreed when offered a drink.

A triangular-eyed guy took a sip of his drink and bragged, “You guys are obviously outsiders. Let me warn you, Minghe isn’t just any place. Messing around here could get you in deep trouble with people you can’t afford to offend.”

“Oh, please guide us.” Zheng Qing immediately responded.

“I’ll tell you, have you heard of the major families?”

Zheng Qing curiously asked, “What major families?”

“You don’t even know about major families? Let me educate you. Major families hold countless assets and numerous connections, far beyond ordinary wealth. In Minghe, the top one is undoubtedly the Su Family.”

“The Su Family!”

“That’s right!” The triangular-eyed guy said, “So if you ever encounter someone with the last name Su, better not offend them. Otherwise, you’ll regret it.”

“Are there any with the last name Song?” Zheng Qing immediately asked.

“Song?” The triangular-eyed guy tilted his head, thinking, then shook his head, “No! Absolutely no! There’s definitely no Song family in Minghe.”