Chapter 1339: Chapter 1340: Giving You a Chance to Turn the Tables (1)
An Yiqing, under the guidance of the waiter, arrived at the private room Zhao Zhenxing had booked. She gently knocked on the door, and after receiving permission from inside, pushed the door open and entered.
"Miss An, please come in!"
Seeing that it was An Yiqing, Zhao Zhenxing hurriedly stood up from his chair to greet her. Today, he was dressed in a tidy dark gray suit, looking full of energy, a stark contrast to the defeated and low-spirited look he had a few days ago when An Yiqing saw him.
"Chief Zhao, sorry to keep you waiting."
"Not at all, not at all, I just arrived a little early. Miss An is my savior, waiting for you is only natural." Zhao Zhenxing replied gratefully.
An Yiqing smiled lightly and sat on the chair that Zhao Zhenxing had pulled out for her.
Moments later, the waiter from Yun Tower, trained and orderly, served a variety of delicious dishes.
"Miss An, please try the dishes from Yun Tower. In Jinyin City, they’re considered quite exceptional."
Concerned about alarming An Yiqing, Zhao Zhenxing refrained from directly serving her food, instead subtly nudging the dishes closer to her side.
An Yiqing picked up her chopsticks with a smile, tasted them carefully, and then nodded with satisfaction.
"Indeed, very nice. The flavors are rich while also capturing the essence of Jinyin City’s taste." She was telling the truth; the quality of Yun Tower was on par with Xuandu City’s Penglai Residence.
Seeing that An Yiqing was satisfied, Zhao Zhenxing felt relieved.
"Miss An, let me toast you. Thank you for saving Xiao Hui’s life!"
Zhao Zhenxing stood up with his glass, drank the red wine in one go, and then continued, "I, Zhao Zhenxing, am a straightforward man, not good with fancy words. But I can tell that you are sincere. If you ever need anything, just say the word, and I will do everything in my power to help!"
An Yiqing shook her head with a smile, placing down her glass, "Chief Zhao, you exaggerate. However, today, I do wish to discuss a matter with you."
Zhao Zhenxing straightened his face, knowing that today’s main business was about to begin.
"Chief Zhao, I wonder what your views are on the current situation in Jinyin City?"
An Yiqing’s question made Zhao Zhenxing frown slightly. After pondering for a moment, he carefully chose his words and slowly spoke, "Jinyin City seems calm on the surface, but in reality, there are hidden undercurrents. The Xuanqing Sect and the Nan Family each dominate black and white paths, with internal forces fractured, and all factions keeping to themselves, watching the others fight from afar. Even in the political arena, there is a bloody storm. Especially the Xuanqing Sect, whose roots are deep and connections vast across all fields, acting domineeringly, making it a real headache."
An Yiqing nodded. Zhao Zhenxing’s analysis was thorough. Now, Jinyin City seemed calm, but the competition among various forces was fiercely brutal beneath the surface. If it were merely internal strife, it might be acceptable, but the Xuanqing Sect and the Shao Brothers seemed to be on the verge of monopolizing power.
"Chief Zhao, what are your thoughts on Xuanqing Sect and Shaoxing’s Shao Qiang brothers?"
Zhao Zhenxing was taken aback, quickly recalling the recent discord between An Yiqing and the Shao Brothers, and began to have some guesswork.
"The Xuanqing Sect is no longer what it used to be. Under Shaoxing’s Shao Qiang’s manipulation, Long Zaitian is becoming increasingly ruthless. If he doesn’t restrain himself, he’ll eventually be dealt with by those above."
"Chief Zhao, what are your expectations for the future of Jinyin City?" An Yiqing inquired further.
"Expectations?"
Mentioning the term, a slight bitterness appeared on Zhao Zhenxing’s face. There was a time when he was someone with grand ambitions, gradually climbing from a small police officer’s position to the high rank of deputy director at the Jinyin City Police Department. He thought that with a high position, he could achieve great things, but little did he know the darkness of the political arena and how many things were beyond his control.