Chapter 207: A Turn in the Show, Application Approved

Bai Junxiong was taken aback too. This was supposed to be an act. Why did Qin Xiao sound as though he really meant those insults?

Wasn’t the plan for him to hear Qin Xiao out, check his qualifications, then question his ability to pay taxes without an established business? He would then demand a deposit of one billion Spirit Stones and approve the application once Qin Xiao paid it.

Then he would suspend Ruan Chengwen for abusing his position and being unfit to hold it. A perfect ending—but the scene was not going quite as planned.

“I did not mean to question you, Governor-General. But your officials really are not up to much. They seem to be parasites who deceive those above them and keep those below in the dark. They do wrong, and you get the blame. I hope you will look into it.”

Qin Xiao also sensed something off in the other’s tone and quickly pulled back, careful not to overact.

“Ruan Chengwen, you come here. What exactly is going on?”

Seeing Qin Xiao bring the focus back, Bai Junxiong took the opportunity to shout at Ruan Chengwen.

“Governor-General, I did not make things difficult for him. His application is nonsense! I ordered his arrest to show him the consequences of causing trouble. Please look into it!”

Ruan Chengwen had been grinning a moment ago. At the Governor-General’s summons, his smile vanished.

“Where are the materials? Bring them here. I want to take a look myself.”

Bai Junxiong spoke to Ruan Chengwen.

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