Secretary Yang’s heart skipped a beat, his face growing darker by the second.
The very thing the researchers had poured their hearts into cultivating was now being destroyed by this ignorant fool.
To commit such an act, and then have the audacity to storm into the Disciplinary Inspection Department with so many people.
Secretary Yang was furious. Did this man think the military region had no one?
He looked at the Mu Xi grass on the desk and pointed at someone.
“Go close the door and, by the way, invite Commander Qi over. This matter today is a big one!”
The unlucky fellow didn’t even know what was happening and yelled at Secretary Yang.
No matter what he said, Secretary Yang ignored him completely.
After all, his arrogance wouldn’t last long.
This man even sold out Qiu Yingxun directly, pulling out that complaint letter.
“Don’t think I’m afraid of you just because Commander Qi is coming. Righteousness will prevail!”
Secretary Yang leaned back in his chair, eyes closed, in a relaxed posture.
After a while, he picked up the phone: “And bring Battalion Commander Qiu and his son over too.”
He hesitated for a moment before saying, “Also, call Regiment Commander Qi over.”
Secretary Yang’s heart pounded, unsure of what thunderous wrath he would face later.
He glanced at the still oblivious unlucky fellow and thought that those in high positions truly relied on their brains.
Qi Chengyan arrived the fastest. He had just gotten some free time to go home, only to find his door lock tampered with.
As he was about to investigate what had happened, someone from the Disciplinary Inspection Department arrived.
Without a word, he headed towards the Disciplinary Inspection Department.
During this short journey, he had already figured out what had transpired.
His expression was stern, his brows furrowed.
The person leading him couldn’t help but touch the back of his neck, feeling a chill.
Before stepping into Secretary Yang’s office, Qi Chengyan paused. His well-defined fingers leisurely unbuttoned his uniform, and he swiftly removed his military jacket and cap.
“Regiment Commander Qi…”
Before he could finish speaking, his vision was obscured by the uniform.
With a loud bang, Qi Chengyan kicked open the office door.
His sharp gaze swept across the room, unerringly locking onto his target.
Without a single word, he first delivered a beating. Secretary Yang didn’t even have time to intervene.
He had thought Qi Chengyan had become much more stable after getting married. Witnessing this scene today, Secretary Yang realized that this was still the same bully from the compound!
Unable to stop him, he slumped down as if giving up, covering his eyes.
Why did you have to provoke him!
It wasn’t until Qi Shengwen arrived and shouted, “Qi Chengyan, stop!”
Secretary Yang then feigned an attempt to intervene, scolding, “Do you want to be disciplined?”
Qi Chengyan stood tall and proud, shook his uniform, and put it back on.
“I’ll take the discipline, and I’ve delivered the beating.”
Qi Shengwen’s face turned ashen, “And you think you’re in the right!”
No matter what, Qi Chengyan shouldn’t have resorted to violence.
With this action, his promotion, which had already been on the agenda, would have to be postponed!
Secretary Yang tried to placate him, “Young people, they have fiery tempers. He’s got your spirit from when you were young.”
Qi Shengwen’s expression softened slightly, and he snorted, “I was much more sensible than him in my youth!”
The unlucky fellow, who was beaten black and blue, still felt extremely wronged. “Commander, he beat me like this, this matter can’t just be dropped! Look at my face, it’s practically disfigured!”
Qi Shengwen glanced at him, “We’ll talk about this later. First, explain to me what this is!”
“This is a weed I plucked from Cheng You’s yard. She doesn’t have any Mu Xi grass in her yard!”
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a figure flash before his eyes and lunge towards the Mu Xi grass on the desk.
It was Qiu Yingxun.
His expression was ferocious as he stared intently at the Mu Xi grass.
He had seen Mu Xi grass at the botanical research institute and had it seared into his memory.
This was Mu Xi grass!
“Secretary Yang, where did this come from?”
Secretary Yang looked at him with sarcasm, “Wouldn’t you know? The complainant already brought the complaint letter. Isn’t that exactly what you wanted?”
Qiu Yingxun happened to see the complaint letter on the desk, and his face froze.
He recognized this person, who had been found by Old Master Song.
But he hadn’t expected this person to be so thoughtless as to barge into Cheng You’s house!
Such a crude approach, the entire military region couldn’t find another like him.
“I just wanted to understand what the weed my grandmother plucked was. If you had explained it to me clearly from the start, I wouldn’t have…”
Secretary Yang slammed his hand on the table and stood up. “You’re a student at the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Don’t you know the importance of Mu Xi grass? It was coveted by spies before, so of course, the fewer people who know, the better. Why should I explain it to you! So, your grandmother made a mistake, you made a mistake, and we have to clean up your mess?”
He had reached his limit.
Qiu Yingxun lowered his head in shame. He had made a mistake, and he admitted it.
But he couldn’t help but resent Cheng You in his heart. If she had explained it clearly earlier, things wouldn’t have happened like this.
“How could such an important item be entrusted to Cheng You for safekeeping? She clearly didn’t take it seriously, otherwise, she wouldn’t have planted it so carelessly in her yard.”
Qi Chengyan glared at him coldly, then suddenly grabbed his collar, veins bulging, and lifted him up.
“The Mu Xi grass was propagated by my wife with her own hands. Say one more word, and I’ll cripple you!”
Qiu Yingxun was shocked by his words, muttering, “Propagated…”
He suddenly remembered that when he was volunteering at the botanical research institute, Cheng You had mentioned that Mu Xi grass could be propagated successfully.
But no one believed her then, and everyone had laughed at her.
“Chengyan!” Qi Shengwen called out in a deep voice.
Only then did Qi Chengyan release his grip, returning to his cold demeanor.
“Discipline me as you see fit, but today’s matter is not over!”
The unlucky fellow next to him’s legs went weak, and he fell to the floor in fright.
He stared at his hands in a daze, wondering if the Mu Xi grass on the desk was really what he had plucked.
He recalled the people who had come looking for him in the past few days and was filled with regret.
They had led him to his doom!
“Commander Qi… I was also deceived. It was all because of this complaint letter, otherwise, I wouldn’t have…”
Qi Shengwen said coldly, “This complaint letter stated that you were to break into someone’s house and cause damage? Show me your official document! Even the people’s police don’t have the right to arbitrarily enter the homes of ordinary citizens. Don’t you understand that?”
Secretary Yang scoffed, “Perhaps he’s accustomed to wielding his authority like a tyrant! I saw this complaint letter before you did, why didn’t I act like you?”
As he spoke, there was a knock on the door.
Cheng You hesitated outside, unsure whether to come in.
The door today looked rather battered.
“Secretary Yang, I heard you were looking for me?”
She had actually heard some things on the way, but Cheng You still maintained an air of bewilderment.
Seeing the unlucky fellow whose legs had gone weak with fear, she chuckled, “Your face, is it a canvas for painting?”
Qi Shengwen cleared his throat and said sternly, “We asked you to come over to understand some things. Please, have a seat.”