Chapter 1175: The Final Calm
After Li Changge took over the Beichen Hall local branch, he released Chen Jianchou.
Beforehand, the Huasheng Hall local branch conducted a comprehensive examination of Chen Jianchou. That way, any methods of torture the Beichen Hall local branch had used on him would be added to the ledger when accounts were settled later.
Madam Qi had taught Qi Xuansu that one should remember the grievance when defeated and settle accounts when victorious.
It was also to ensure that no one had left any hidden bombs—whether a lingering Thought, a trace of aura, or the like—within Chen Jianchou. None of them were ordinary people, so there were corresponding means of prevention and detection.
After Chen Jianchou was released, Qi Xuansu was far too busy to spare the time, so he sent Ke Qingqing to receive Chen Jianchou and help calm his nerves.
Ke Qingqing arrived outside the gates of the Beichen Hall local branch. After a short while, Chen Jianchou walked out, accompanied by two Daoist priests.
Chen Jianchou looked somewhat pale, though there were no obvious injuries. Clearly, his stay was not particularly pleasant.
The two Beichen Hall Daoists wore ingratiating smiles and had exceedingly humble attitudes.
Anyone could tell that Secretary Chen had a bright future now that he was released and had even been promoted to a high-ranking Daoist. Even if Chief Deputy Qi did not pursue the matter, Secretary Chen could do so himself. Who would dare offend him? So it was better to make amends.
Chen Jianchou did not appear particularly gloomy, at least not on the surface. He was just exhausted. Upon seeing Ke Qingqing, his spirits lifted. “Senior Sister Ke.”
Though they did not share a master, Chen Jiaochou considered Ke Qingqing his senior sister because she used to be Qi Xuansu’s former secretary and had guided him for a period of time.
Ke Qingqing smiled. “The Chief Deputy is very busy, so he asked me to receive you on his behalf.”