Love Began with the First Meeting novel Chapter 101

In A City's municipal government building

Briskly walking out of the meeting room, Edgar Gu's face was cold and stern. Holding a meeting log book, Bill Li picked up his pace and followed closely behind Edgar. All the leaders of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Tourism Bureau, and the police inside the meeting room, exchanged glances with each other. They all got confused and nervous by Edgar's sudden exit. It took them a while to finally take a breath and a sigh of relief, coming back to their senses. Having been in the government for many years prior, they could not understand why they were all feeling pressured and frightened by the young politician.

"Mr. Mayor! Did you see the facial expressions of all those old sly foxes?" Bill Li said, laughing. "That was such a good show!" He couldn't keep his face straight, as he continued laughing and teasing.

Pushing his office door open, Edgar walked in and sat down in front of his desk. He took a sip in his cup of tea. Seeing the papers Bill placed on top of his desk, Edgar snorted and said,"There must be some strong, powerful people backing those sly foxes up, especially those leaders of the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the police."

Bill furrowed his brows, shrugged, and sat down in front of Edgar. "I think the police have a strong relationship with the Sacred Domain led by Mr. Shen," he said with contempt as Edgar was pouring him tea. "And I think the Cultural Affairs Bureau has people inside who might have already surrendered to Mr. Long and have since become his men."

"Don't be so sure," Edgar said. His eyes deepened as he continued,"The Sacred Domain has taken root in A City for many years. They have extended their influence here, so I don't think they need to do anything to build strong relations with the government. The police, on the contrary, I am afraid that by wanting to keep the city safe and stable, they might turn to lick the boot of the Sacred Domain."

Edgar paused, and then continued,"Regarding the Cultural Affairs Bureau, they are initially, technically Brian Long's men."

"What?!" Bill's eyes widened in shock. Surprised, he asked,"How could that be? That's too unbelievable!"

"Ha!" Edgar snorted as he sipped his cup of tea. Under his pair of rimless glasses, his eyes continued to deepen. "I am afraid... that Mr. Long is far more powerful than what we've known and seen so far."

Bill curled his lips with contempt. He didn't respond but thought in his mind, 'Whatever? No matter how powerful he is, he won't be able to do anything to oppose the government policy once it is implemented!'

Looking at the expression on Bill's face, Edgar instantly understood what was running on the guy's mind. He shook his head helplessly but didn't try to contradict Bill's thoughts. It was pointless to tell Bill that he was wrong, because experience would enlighten him one day. Edgar knew that Bill wouldn't believe him no matter what he said, yet.

"Is Mr. Song's birthday present already prepared?" Edgar asked, trying to change the subject.

Bill nodded and said,"Yes. We already assigned someone to give the present to Mr. Song; and he was very happy with what he received."