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Under the pressure of his mother's questioning, Kato Masakazu had no choice but to recount what had happened with his cousin, tears and snot streaming down his face.
Boom!
Madam Kato seemed as if she had been struck on the head, swaying unsteadily for a moment, nearly fainting.
After a while, she finally steadied herself and stared blankly at her son.
Was this really her son?
The figure kneeling before her was not her son; he looked like a vicious wolf!
She seemed to take a couple of steps back in fear.
"Mother, what's wrong?" Seeing his mother's pale face, Kato Masakazu crawled forward in alarm.
"Shut up! I am not your mother!"
Slap! Slap!
Then, Madam Kato slapped Kato Masakazu twice across the face and erupted into tears like a volcano. "Kato Masakazu, are you even human? You could do such a thing to your own cousin!"
"Mother, I was wrong. Just kill me..."
"Kill you? If I had known you were this kind of person, I should have suffocated you at birth!"
"Mother..."
"Don't call me 'Madam Mother'—oh my, how will you face your father and grandfather a hundred years from now?" Madam Kato pointed at Kato Masakazu, crying heartbrokenly. "Kato Masakazu, do you know that your rise in the official ranks relies entirely on the help of your father's colleagues? They are the ones who pulled you up to the position of Deputy Director at City Hall. Kato Masakazu, what kind of official are you? Do you think you are living up to your father? Your father's lifetime reputation is all ruined because of you..."
Madam Kato cried out in anguish, "Thank goodness Mr. Long came today; if it weren't for him, I would have been kept in the dark for a lifetime... Kato Masakazu, how could you do such a thing!"
In her despair, Madam Kato truly didn't know what words to use to blame her son.
The Kato family had only this one male heir, and it was all her fault for pampering him too much. By the time she discovered various bad signs in him, it was already too late to turn him back.
If Xiao Yun hadn't come today, if Kato Masakazu and Matsuda Kohei, along with Zheng Feng, hadn't intended to set up Xiao Yun, she would have never known about these situations.
Madam Kato felt she even had to thank Xiao Yun; if he hadn't brought Kato Masakazu down from his position, she couldn't imagine how deep he would have sunk into the mire filled with sin and desire. By then, once the incident broke out, the Kato family's reputation would be ruined forever.
At that time, how would she face her husband in the afterlife?
"Kato Masakazu, listen to me..." Madam Kato slammed her hand on the table.
"Madam Mother, just tell me what you need!" Kato Masakazu wiped away his tears.
Madam Kato said, "I have a friend who has a large orchard in the suburbs. Starting tomorrow, you will go there to work and reform yourself."
"Madam Mother, but I used to be a dignified Deputy Director at City Hall! How will others see me if I go do that kind of work?" Kato Masakazu became anxious upon hearing this.
"Shut up! Do you still have the face to say such things? Let me tell you honestly: whether you like it or not, you're going! If you refuse to go—then I'll send you to jail!" Madam Kato said sternly.
...
Xiao Yun had no idea what happened between Madam Kato and Kato Masakazu after he left the Kato household. When he got home and was about to rest, he received a phone call from Madam Kato.
On the phone, Madam Kato's voice trembled slightly as she said, "Mr. Long, Kato Masakazu is a beast. On behalf of the Kato family, I want to thank you for pulling him down from his position as Deputy Director. Please arrange for me to meet with Kato Miyoko another day; I need to personally apologize to her!"
After hearing her words, Xiao Yun understood that Kato Masakazu's situation had already been known to Madam Kato.
If this were an ordinary woman with a narrow mind, she would be furious to learn that her son, who had reached the position of Deputy Director, was brought down by someone, especially if that person was her future son-in-law. She would likely kick him out to the South Pacific Ocean.
However, Madam Kato did not react that way, which made Xiao Yun feel a sense of respect for her. She was not only a magnanimous and intelligent woman but also an outstanding one who understood the bigger picture.
“Auntie, thank you for forgiving my rashness. As for Zheng Yi's illness, I will find a way to help him recover!” Xiao Yun smiled.
Madam Kato replied, “Oh, Mr. Long, it is I who should be thanking you. Please come by more often when you have time, alright?”
“Sure!” Xiao Yun casually responded.
...
A few days later.
That afternoon, while driving to Paradise Beauty Club, Xiao Yun suddenly received a call from Drunken Lady.
“Perfect Young Master, do you have time tonight?” Drunken Lady's soft voice came through the phone.
Xiao Yun chuckled, “Beauty, are you asking me out for dinner again?”
Drunken Lady giggled and said, “No, it's Seventh Master who wants to invite you. He specifically asked me to call you and see if you'd grant him an old face.”
—Uh, Seventh Master is inviting me?
How strange; this legendary figure in the underworld who is said to be all-powerful and well-connected wants to invite me?
There must be something unusual about this situation, but Xiao Yun couldn't figure out what it was.
Suddenly, Xiao Yun recalled the incident a few days ago when he had beaten up Drunken Lady's grandson at her birthday party. Could it be that this old fellow was planning a trap for him, using the opportunity to take revenge for his grandson?
Thinking of this, Xiao Yun couldn't help but smile lightly.
“Drunken Lady, can you tell me why Seventh Master invited me?” Xiao Yun asked.
Drunken Lady replied with a smile, “Didn’t I tell you last time? Seventh Master wants to apologize to you for Meng Hao’s recklessness. It’s quite rare for him to do something like this in the Black Market, so you can’t refuse him, right?”
Damn, is this a threat?
Fine, I’ll go. I want to see what kind of scheme that old fellow has up his sleeve.
“Alright, I’ll go. Where is it?” Xiao Yun asked.
Drunken Lady smiled and said, “It’s at Seventh Master’s residence. By the way, send me a text with your address before five o'clock. I’ll come pick you up!”
“No need, I have my own car,” Xiao Yun replied.
Drunken Lady insisted, “Let me pick you up. After dinner, I can drive you back too, okay?”
“Okay!” Well, since the beautiful lady was being so enthusiastic, he felt it would be rude to refuse her.
When he arrived at the entrance of the Paradise Beauty Club, Mizuki Mochizuki informed him to go to the conference room for a meeting.
Upon entering the conference room, Xiao Yun was astonished to find that everyone present were managers from various departments and high-level executives from the company. He was the only one there without any significant status—just a small doorman.
What on earth is Kato Miyoko doing?
When those managers and executives saw Xiao Yun walk in, their faces also showed surprise. Why did Director Kato invite this insignificant doorman to the meeting?
Amidst various looks of surprise, disdain, and contempt, Xiao Yun appeared unfazed as he found a conspicuous spot to sit down.
Casting a cold glance at the faces of those around him, Xiao Yun sneered inwardly, thinking, "What are you looking at? Do I look that different? What's so interesting?"
To his surprise, he noticed that Wu the Fat had also arrived. The guy was huddled in a corner like a frightened chicken; if one didn't pay attention, they might not even notice him.
Clearly shocked by Xiao Yun's presence, Wu the Fat thought to himself that Kato Miyoko had demoted him to the security room and then further expelled him from Paradise Beauty Club. How could she allow a mere doorman to attend the meeting?
Their eyes met across the room, and Wu the Fat hurriedly turned his face away as if afraid of Xiao Yun. It was no wonder Wu the Fat was wary of Xiao Yun; he had gone through great lengths to bribe Sato Jinpachi, hoping to use underworld connections to eliminate Xiao Yun. Instead, it backfired, and Xiao Yun ended up taking down Sato Jinpachi instead.
Just how powerful is this Dragon surname Huaxia person?
As rhythmic sounds of high heels tapping on the floor echoed from outside, the meeting room door swung open. Kato Miyoko entered with her head held high and strides full of confidence.
Everyone present stood up respectfully except for Xiao Yun, resembling elementary school students as they collectively greeted her, "Hello, Director!"
Kato Miyoko nodded slightly before fixing a frosty gaze on Xiao Yun and coldly asked, "Long San, do you think you're special? Why aren't you standing?"
"I'm sorry, but I don't have the qualifications!" Xiao Yun retorted without any politeness.
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in attendance stared at him as if he were a monster and began whispering among themselves:
"Who the hell is this guy? So arrogant!"
"Oh, you don't know? He was a low-level employee in the operations department who just got demoted to the security room!"
"I don't get it; why is he allowed to attend the meeting?"
"Shh, keep it down. This was arranged by Director Kato."
"Strange, wasn't he demoted by Director Kato? How could the Director..."
"Shut up, what are you all talking about?" Facing the murmurs of the crowd, Kato Miyoko was furious. Her gaze swept across the room, and everyone fell silent, as if a needle could be heard dropping.
"Long San, tell me, what do you mean by 'unqualified'?" Kato Miyoko pressed aggressively.
Xiao Yun smiled lightly and said, "They are all senior executives in the company. If I stood up to greet you like them, wouldn't that be ridiculous? Do I think I can stand on equal footing with them?"
"What kind of nonsense is that? You clearly don't understand any rules!" Kato Miyoko's face flushed with anger, her ample curves rising and falling dramatically, truly a sight to behold.
Xiao Yun couldn't help but feel a rush of heat and swallowed hard.
"Long San, where are your eyes looking?" That scoundrel was openly staring at her in front of everyone... Look, Kato Miyoko was really furious.
Xiao Yun was also annoyed. So what if you had a pair of 36D breasts? Is it wrong to appreciate them?
"Report to Director Kato, I'm just estimating how big your chest is?" Damn it, I've put up with you long enough; I don't mind hitting back hard.
Hearing his words, everyone present quickly turned their attention back to Xiao Yun. This guy was too bold; he actually dared to publicly tease Director Kato. Was he looking for trouble?
Wu the Fat widened his eyes in disbelief as he looked at Xiao Yun. Damn it, no wonder this kid dared to encroach on my territory right after joining the operations department; turns out he's a reckless fool with guts.
If he dares to mock the Director, who else could catch his eye?
At this moment, Kato Miyoko was on the verge of collapse.
"Long San, you... get out!" Kato Miyoko shouted desperately.
Her gaze was like a cold sword piercing toward Xiao Yun.
Xiao Yun let out a cold laugh and said, "If you want me to go, then I'll go. What's the big deal?"
He was already uncomfortable with the atmosphere in the conference room, which felt awkward. He thought it would be better to take the opportunity to leave these hypocritical people behind and get some fresh air outside.
Just as he reached the door, a sharp voice came from behind him. "Stop!"
Xiao Yun turned around angrily and coldly asked, "May I ask what you want, Director Kato?"
Kato Miyoko shouted angrily, "You... I tell you to leave, and you just leave? Come back!"
Xiao Yun was stunned.
Not only was Xiao Yun taken aback, but everyone present was also shocked.
Wasn't Xiao Yun just a mere doorman? If he acted out like this in the conference room, normally Director Kato would have fired him on the spot with just one word.
If she wanted him gone, why did it seem like she didn't want him to leave?
Today, Director Kato was acting very unusually.
This wasn't her usual style!
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