Nightmare Apostle

Chapter 921: Chapter 660: Rise Steadily

"Director, I believe there’s a conspiracy at play here," Yang Xiao was the first to speak up, his expression extremely serious.

"You think I don’t know that there’s a conspiracy?" Nalan Shuo glanced at Yang Xiao, his expression somewhat strange, "But people always have a motive for doing things, wouldn’t you agree? Would you do something that brings no benefit?"

"Also, don’t you find it strange? If what you said earlier is true, given the woman Chi Dan’s background, who in the Rongcheng Chamber of Commerce would dare to tarnish her reputation like this? Are they tired of living, or have they lived long enough?"

Although Nalan Shuo seemed to be asking questions, he was in fact leading the conversation subtly, and Yang Xiao had already thought of this point but just didn’t want to admit it. Now, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and say: "Unless... unless she’s willing, and she is the mastermind behind all this."

Nalan Shuo looked at him with a smile that was not quite a smile, his eyes conveying a complex gaze, making Yang Xiao feel uncomfortable all over. It wasn’t until a moment later that Nalan Shuo spoke again: "Little Yang, I have a feeling that you might have a great opportunity ahead."

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Days flew by and the day to decide the appointment of the commissioner by voting finally arrived. Yang Xiao and Qu Muzhi, both dressed in the black uniform of the Patrol Defense Office, followed behind Directors Nalan Shuo and Huang Guozhao. The hotel serving as the voting venue had been booked out, and all those present were influential figures in Rongcheng.

After greeting some people with Yang Xiao, Nalan Shuo took a seat with him. During this time, Yang Xiao saw Fu Qingzhu, also dressed formally, following behind an elder in traditional dress. The elder walked with a vigorous and powerful stride, his grayish-white hair neatly arranged, and his smiling face maintained an aura of authority. Without asking, it was clear that he was the Apostles’ Union’s spokesperson in Rongcheng, whom Yang Xiao had not seen before.

"His name is Qiu Huai De, the Chairman of the Rongcheng Apostles’ Union. Among our generation, he has a very high seniority and is strong; he’s acknowledged as the number one expert in the Rongcheng United Federation. He has semi-retired in recent years, only appearing for major events. It’s been years since I’ve seen him too," Nalan Shuo quietly introduced to Yang Xiao.

Soon after, Qiu Huai De made a detour and walked towards Yang Xiao and Nalan Shuo with a smile, "Nalan, long time no see!" fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

"Chairman Qiu, you still look as distinguished as ever; I’m afraid your strength has grown even further," said Nalan Shuo as he stood up and greeted Qiu Huai De with a smile.

After a few pleasantries, Qiu Huai De’s gaze shifted to Yang Xiao, admiration written across his face: "This must be Captain Yang. Truly a handsome and talented individual. Captain Yang’s reputation in our Rongcheng is truly outstanding."

"You flatter me, Chairman Qiu. I had long heard of your great reputation, and meeting you today resolves a lingering regret of mine," Yang Xiao said, bowing with hands clasped to Qiu Huai De.

"Hahaha, I’m just an old man. I’m no match for the young talents like you. Rongcheng’s future is in the hands of your generation."

"Brother Qiu, Yang Xiao is now the Deputy Director of the Lin’an Patrol Bureau, as well as the head of the investigation team. This happened not too long ago," Nalan Shuo corrected with a smile.

"My apologies, Director Yang, that was a slip of the tongue on my part. When one gets old and stays indoors too much, it’s easy to be out of touch with new happenings," Qiu Huai De said with a self-deprecating smile, yet nobody dared to underestimate him despite his kind and elderly appearance.

Fu Qingzhu, who was accompanying Qiu Huai De, also greeted Yang Xiao and Nalan Shuo, but in front of their respective leaders, they had to pretend to be unacquainted. ƒгeewebnovёl.com

After seeing off Qiu Huai De and Fu Qingzhu, Yang Xiao began to look for the figures from the Chamber of Commerce in the venue. He saw the president of the Chamber of Commerce, Chi Zhongheng, chatting and laughing with others, and a young talent following behind him, but Chi Dan, the main candidate, was nowhere to be seen.

Without Chi Dan’s appearance, Yang Xiao felt unsettled, his mind restless as he had the feeling that something was about to happen.

It wasn’t until everyone took their seats and the voting was about to start that Chi Dan arrived fashionably late. The moment this woman appeared, she firmly captured the attention of everyone present. Dressed in a red gown, with light makeup, and her sharp high heels striking the floor without any regard for the stares of those around, Yang Xiao’s unease finally took shape. This woman didn’t look like she came to run for election; she... she looked like she was here for matchmaking! No, for a bridal theft!!

After nervously retracting his gaze, Yang Xiao’s eyes accidentally met Nalan Shuo’s. Before Yang Xiao could react, he suddenly realized that not just Nalan Shuo but many others in the room were looking at him, from near and far, some secretively with caution and others openly as if to skewer him.

"Don’t look at me, don’t look at me, I damn well don’t know anything..." At this moment, Yango Xiao’s demeanor had to represent the face of the Patrol Defense Office; he could not back down. He took a deep breath, controlled his emotions, kept a straight face, and comforted himself that it was all just an illusion, soon to pass.

After a respected elder from Rongcheng formally announced the voting procedure, it was time for the six candidates from the three parties to take the stage. Each had a minute and a half to present their final pitch for votes.

In order, the first to take the stage was the Patrol Defense Office, followed by the Apostles’ Union, and finally the Chamber of Commerce.

As the face of the Patrol Bureau, Yang Xiao was the first to take the stage. He quickly adjusted his emotions, disregarded all adversity, and delivered his well-prepared speech word for word, performing flawlessly.

After he finished, the audience erupted into warm applause, fiercer than Yang Xiao had expected. Not only were his Patrol Bureau brethren giving him face, but he noticed that the people from the Chamber of Commerce were even more enthusiastic in their applause.