Chapter 56: I Want This Box

Liu Hui's grandmother had been sitting quietly nearby, listening to the verbal attacks against Liu Hui from his son and daughter-in-law.

She slammed the table and said, "Enough! Even the police require evidence in their investigations. Can't you listen to Xiao Hui's explanation? It's unbelievable that you, as a family, would be so biased and speak so harshly!"

Fang Xueyun also felt dissatisfied with Liu Hui hiding so many things from her and worried about his association with people in the underworld.

However, she didn't want to see her son being accused like this and said, "Mother is right. Our Xiao Hui has always been honest. There must be some misunderstanding."

Liu Hui cast a cold glance at Fang Tianhe, knowing that all these things were orchestrated by him to see him in a bad light. Seeing the concern and blame in his grandmother's and mother's eyes, he knew he couldn't hide anymore.

So, Liu Hui started from the incident of saving Tang Sufei and explained the whole situation before clarifying the matter.

Grandmother burst into laughter happily and said, "Haha! I knew Xiao Hui isn't that kind of person who gets involved in trouble. Xiao Hui, when will you bring that girl named Sufei back for me to see?"

Fang Xueyun also looked at Liu Hui with relief. He had mentioned Tang Sufei to her before, but not in such detail. She had no idea that Liu Hui's relationship with Tang Sufei had developed to this stage.

Liu Hui's uncles and aunts felt awkward and couldn't say a word. They had undoubtedly misunderstood Liu Hui. Fang Tianhe, on the other hand, looked at Liu Hui with jealousy.

Tang Sufei was the beautiful school flower of Chu City No. 1 High School, and she had such a good relationship with Liu Hui.

Fang Guodong's face turned unpleasant. Just then, the waiter brought the dishes and took the opportunity to intervene, "Let's not discuss this matter anymore. Let's start eating. Everyone can help themselves and enjoy the delicious food at Boya Hotel."

As the host had spoken, everyone at the table didn't hesitate and began savoring the delicious dishes, and the atmosphere became lively again. Each person praised the dishes and felt grateful for being able to have such a meal, considering their life not wasted.

"I just want to know who took my private room!"

While everyone was excitedly discussing, a commotion suddenly came from outside the private room.

Before anyone could react, a middle-aged man with a crew cut had already opened the door and barged in.

"Mr. Kang, I'm sorry, but this private room is already occupied by other guests. It was our mistake during your reservation, but we can arrange another private room for you." A waiter followed behind, explaining anxiously.

Mr. Kang said with an imposing manner, "I booked this private room, and no matter what, I must entertain my guests here today."

The waiter glanced at the people in the private room and said, "Mr. Kang, our guests have already started their meal. It wouldn't be appropriate for them to move now. We can arrange another room for you..."

"Don't waste my time with your nonsense! I have booked this private room, and you can find a way to have them switch rooms! If that's not possible, I'll pay for their meal today. Let them go to another room and continue eating."

Mr. Kang was being unreasonable. He hadn't even started ordering yet but insisted on keeping the private room and boldly requested the people who were already eating to leave by giving them 10,000 thousands of yuan.

The waiter also knew that Fang Guodong, who was sitting at the head of the table, was the decision-maker in this private room.

So the waiter sought Fang Guodong's opinion and said, "Sir, I'm very sorry for interrupting your meal. I don't know if you have any objections to Mr. Kang's suggestion?"

How could Fang Guodong lose face? He said with a dark expression, "I, Fang Guodong, am a respectable person in Chu City. How can I be so petty about money? Don't bother persuading me anymore. I won't change the private room today."

On the other hand, Yang Yuzhen, who was beside him, was somewhat tempted by the offer of tens of thousands of yuan, but Fang Guodong had already refused, so she remained silent.

"Hehe! Fang Guodong? I've never heard of you, let alone your so-called respectability!" Mr. Kang couldn't help but sneer.

Being humiliated like this, Fang Guodong's face turned red, and he angrily said, "What do you mean? I, Fang Guodong, have a say even in the Environmental Protection Bureau of Chu City. Who are you to make such arrogant remarks?"

Upon hearing Fang Guodong's words, Mr. Kang laughed even louder and said, "Environmental Protection Bureau? Even your director is obediently giving up this private room for me today. Do you know who is the host here today?"

Fang Guodong's expression changed. It was evident that Mr. Kang had a strong backing, and this matter might not end well.

Without waiting for Fang Guodong to inquire, Mr. Kang chuckled triumphantly, "It's our Chu City's Director of Public Security, Director Chen. If you have any sense, you'd better change the private room now, or else you'll have a hard time at the Environmental Protection Bureau."

Mr. Kang's arrogant threat echoed in everyone's ears. The Director of Public Security, that was an impressive official in Chu City, not someone that Fang Guodong, a mere section chief, could afford to provoke.

"Chen Yixin?" Liu Hui was slightly taken aback when he heard it and wanted to interject, but hesitated and decided to keep his mouth shut, waiting for Fang Guodong to make a decision.

Fang Guodong still didn't want to change the private room halfway through the meal.

In a conciliatory tone, he said, "Mr. Kang, since Director Chen hasn't arrived yet, could you either change to another private room or wait until we finish our meal?"

"Don't waste my damn time with your nonsense! I'll give you ten seconds to make a decision. Either change the private room now, and I'll cover the cost of your meal today, or wait for your director to find you in trouble." Mr. Kang impatiently waved his hand, directly pressuring Fang Guodong to make a decision.

Seeing the struggling expression on Fang Guodong's face and the hidden anger on the faces of the other family members, Liu Hui couldn't wait any longer.

He stood up from his seat and walked up to Mr. Chu. "Mr. Chu, if I understand correctly, you're talking about Director Chen Yixin. Please give her face and allow her to choose another private room."

"Liu Hui, what are you doing? Are you crazy? Come back!" Fang Guodong couldn't help but stand up upon hearing Liu Hui's words and angrily reprimanded him in a low voice.

What was initially a simple matter that could be resolved by changing rooms might become troublesome because of Liu Hui's words.

"Xueyun, look at your good son. He wants Director Chen to give him face? Listen, listen, this little brat actually said he wants Director Chen to give him face! I think your son has gone mad from studying too much!" Yang Yuzhen said with extreme anger, mocking and sneering repeatedly.