Once, I wanted to be a good person

Chapter 1143: Chapter 325: Meeting Bai Ling’s Father (Part 3)

Director Shu said awkwardly, “That train is the Morning and Evening Train. It has already departed for Central State this morning and is parked there. It won’t return until the evening.”

“If we want to recall it early, the paperwork and travel time would take at least six hours. By the time calculations, it’s better to let it return normally.”

Vice Chairperson Wang:….

He rubbed his temples and then said, “What if we use another train?”

Director Shu shook her head and said, “Without checks, Central State won’t clear it for security reasons. After all, no one knows if there are any safety hazards on that train.”

She paused and then said, “So, I still recommend choosing medium or small-sized transportation.”

Hearing Director Shu’s words, Vice Chairperson Wang felt even more troubled: if the method of conversation was something decided within their state, he wouldn’t be in such a hurry.

It’s important to know that Fang Ze’s reception standards this time were arranged personally by several elders. They even allocated a special train, which represents the federation’s respect for Fang Ze. It also represents the federation’s stance towards Fang Ze, so it was announced early on.

Therefore, the councilors in East State were just following orders without any decision-making power.

If Fang Ze enters Central State using other lesser transportation methods, it might lightly undermine Fang Ze’s prestige, but more seriously, it could be an embarrassment for the elders.

Hence, this is not a matter that can be altered lightly.

Thinking of this, Vice Chairperson Wang stood there, feeling greatly tormented.

…

Meanwhile.

After travelling for a full hour, the car Fang Ze was in finally came to a halt. However, it did not stop at the Central Station, but at a large shopping mall.

Fang Ze stepped out of the car, looking perplexed, and listened with even more bewilderment to the East State councilor speaking boastfully in front of him, “Chairperson Fang. This is a specialty mall jointly managed by the Eastern Administrative Region and East State. It’s also the most popular place among the other states and administrative regions in the entire East State.”

“During your rare visit to East State, I must accompany you for a tour.”

Upon hearing this councilor’s words, Fang Ze felt odd and wanted to refuse: Goodness, he’s here to meet the federation elders, and this East State councilor is dragging him to shop at the mall? Has he gone mad?

Just as Fang Ze was thinking this, suddenly, a handsome but not very tall man came out from the mall.

He appeared to be nearly middle-aged, but he maintained himself remarkably well, always wearing a gentle smile on his face that instantly evoked trust at first sight.

As soon as Fang Ze saw this man, he immediately felt a strange familiarity, yet couldn’t recall why he felt this way.

Then, the East State councilor stepped out with a cheerful grin to introduce the man to Fang Ze, “Chairperson Fang. Because I’m not in charge of economic matters, I’m not very familiar with these specialties. So I’ve specially invited the head of the Bai Family to explain them to you.”

Upon hearing the councilor’s words, Fang Ze was stunned for a moment and finally remembered why this man seemed familiar: he was Bai Ling’s father, a famous tycoon throughout the Eastern Administrative Region. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by novel-fire.ɴet

In truth, Fang Ze had imagined many scenarios of meeting this legendary man. But… he really hadn’t expected it to be here.

Thinking back to how he had indirectly influenced Bai Ling, closed the region’s spatial corridor, cut off their business, and trapped them in East State, Fang Ze felt a bit guilty.

Plus, considering Bai Ling’s sake, Fang Ze decided to put aside his intention to expose the East State councilor for the time being. Instead, he proactively extended his hand and shook Bai Ling’s father’s hand, saying, “I’ve long heard of Patriarch Bai’s charisma from Bai Ling, and today I finally see it.”

Upon hearing Fang Ze’s words, Bai Ling’s father also smiled and said, “It is my honor to be remembered by Chairperson Fang. During this period, thank you, Chairperson Fang, for taking care of my daughter.”

Since it was their first meeting and they were not familiar with each other, both were relatively polite. So outwardly, they were harmonious, which eased Fang Ze’s mood considerably.

However, just at the moment when he felt relaxed, Fang Ze suddenly paused.

Because he suddenly felt as if there was something extra in his hand.

Fang Ze couldn’t help but look at Bai Ling’s father.

Bai Ling’s father, however, acted as if unaware, smiling as he retracted his hand.

Fang Ze:….