Chapter 45: Knowing that Qiao Nian got into Class A

“It’s like this—I’ve heard about the trouble she caused. It is my fault for not educating her properly, and I apologize for causing trouble for your work. We are willing to pay any necessary compensation, and I will make her apologize. Is there any way you could avoid detaining her?”

Depending on the severity of the circumstances, fighting and brawling could result in an administrative detention of up to fifteen days. He didn't particularly care whether Qiao Nian would be detained; he simply didn't want to tarnish the reputation of the Qiao family.

Qiao Nian’s eyes flashed with mockery.

The young police officer looked at him and then at Qiao Nian, a look of hesitation crossing his face as if he wanted to say something but hesitated: “Um, Mr. Qiao, perhaps there has been a misunderstanding. Student Qiao Nian, she...”

Qiao Weimin wondered what he could have misunderstood, only to see a car with the license plate Raocheng 0089 pull up in front of the police station.

Generally, plates starting with 00 belonged to official government vehicles.

Just as he was wondering who it was, someone stepped out of the car and walked briskly toward them.

The neighborhood officer beside him immediately took off his police cap and gave a standard military salute: “Greetings, Director!”

Only then did Qiao Weimin recognize the face of the man approaching in a hurry. Who else could it be but the Police Director in charge of the southern district of Raocheng?

The Qiao family’s primary business was real estate, so it was inevitable they would encounter issues like local thugs causing trouble; consequently, they maintained a good relationship with the police station. Once he recognized the man, Qiao Weimin’s expression changed instantly. He rushed forward to meet him, grasping the man's hands with both of his: “Director Cai, I didn't expect to run into you here...”

The flattery floating on his face made no attempt to hide his true intentions.

Cai Gang had rushed over from a dinner engagement. Since Qiao Weimin suddenly blocked his path, he didn't react immediately. He shook the man's hand, a hint of confusion in his eyes: “And you are?”

“Qiao Weimin of the Qiao Group. I had the honor of dining with you a few times previously.”

Cai Gang showed an expression of sudden realization: “Oh, the Qiao Group, I know it. So it is President Qiao. What brings you here?”

Qiao Weimin spoke with a sense of shame: “It’s quite embarrassing to tell you, Director Cai, but I am here because of Qiao Nian...”

Every word was difficult for him to utter. He deeply regretted coming here; had he known he would run into Cai Gang, he wouldn't have come to the police station to bail someone out for the life of it. It was truly humiliating!

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished the sentence, Cai Gang’s previously cold attitude shifted. He shook his hand vigorously with a warmth like a spring breeze and cut him off, his tone very polite: “So it was for student Qiao Nian! I didn't realize President Qiao was Qiao Nian's father. You have a wonderful daughter!”

“Uh...” Qiao Weimin was momentarily stunned.

What did Director Cai mean by that?

Qiao Nian had been brought to the police station for fighting and brawling, so how was she a "wonderful daughter"?

Had he lost his mind?

Unable to figure out Cai Gang's true intentions, he tentatively followed the lead: “Sigh, it’s shameful to say, but she is just like that—immature since she was a child...”

Thinking he was merely being polite, Cai Gang smiled and patted him on the shoulder to stop him: “President Qiao, you are too modest. If your daughter is considered immature, then my little brat wouldn't even qualify as being immature. She attends Raocheng No. 1 High School, right?”

Mentioning this made it even harder for Qiao Weimin to respond: "...Yes, she just transferred there. Her grades aren't very good."

“Haha, President Qiao, I told you that you are too modest. Why are you still being so humble with me? You're overdoing it!”

While laughing, Cai Gang sized up Qiao Nian. His gaze held curiosity and doubt, but no contempt. He said with a smile, “I’ve heard the news—student Qiao Nian made it into Class A. In the future, she will surely attend a prestigious university. Raocheng has gained another talent!”

“...”

Qiao Nian?

Class A?

Qiao Weimin’s eyes went wide. He was so lost in a daze that he couldn't find his footing for a long time, his throat feeling parched: “Is there some mistake?”

(End of Chapter)