Chapter 152: Lost Your Backbone? Then I’ll Break Your Bones

Chapter 152: Chapter 152: Lost Your Backbone? Then I’ll Break Your Bones

Zhang Chao stared at the filthy ground like an idiot.

He was privileged and held a not-insignificant status. He was always the one humiliating others; when had he ever been the one humiliated?

The ground was covered in clusters of black footprints and caked with mud and sand. How could he possibly bring himself to lick that?

Standing there in a daze, Zhang Chao’s face alternated between pale and red.

Finally, he let out a savage sneer. "Don’t push it! I don’t care what your relationship with the Bruce Clan is. I’m not afraid of you! I have some damn backbone!"

Qin Tianxuan chuckled. "So now you have backbone? Good. Just you wait."

Outside, the sound of incessant footsteps grew closer.

Officials of all ranks from Jinling City’s foreign commerce department were rushing over in droves.

The hallway was packed!

The last to arrive was the Governor of Jinling!

With such a high-ranking official present, the other leaders were all incredibly nervous.

The governor walked over quickly, but upon spotting Qin Tianxuan from a distance, he sped up even more.

He practically jogged over. "Hello, sir. I once worked in the logistics department of the Western Battle Domain, so technically, I’m one of your old subordinates!"

Qin Tianxuan was a little surprised. "Hm. I was only a Captain when I was campaigning in the Western Battle Domain. What did you do back then?"

"Back then, I was just a minor director in the strategic material management office. I never had the chance to fight alongside you, but I’m very familiar with several of the old generals under your command, like Officer Yue Jingtian."

So that was it. Because of this connection, Qin Tianxuan’s attitude softened. "Do you know why I had you all come here?"

The governor stood at attention. "I honestly don’t know. Is there a problem with the foreign commerce department...?"

Lingsu, who was standing nearby, recounted what had just happened, paying special attention to Zhang Chao’s words.

The veins on the Governor of Jinling’s neck bulged.

He gritted his teeth, his face contorted with rage. "I’ve told the people in the foreign commerce department time and time again to have principles, to have some backbone, to abide by the laws of Da Xia! It seems I’ve failed as a leader! To have raised such a bunch of spineless cowards!"

His words were incredibly harsh.

The heads of the foreign commerce department who were present broke out in a cold sweat, their faces turning pale.

Everyone there hated Zhang Chao’s guts.

By now, Zhang Chao was already trembling and cowering off to the side.

Of the more than five hundred people present, at least three hundred were his superiors!

Especially the two heads of foreign commerce affairs—they were the big shots who held his career in the palm of their hands!

Zhang Chao’s legs went weak, and his vision started to go dark.

When he heard the governor’s vicious words, he trembled and collapsed to the ground with a THUD.

At this moment, humiliation, face—none of that shit mattered anymore.

Zhang Chao just wanted to get through this ordeal.

So he closed his eyes and scrambled forward as if he were swimming, about to lick the floor clean.

"Ugh... is he really going to lick the trash off the floor?" Lingsu turned her head away in disgust.

Qin Tianxuan’s expression was calm. "Let him. He dared to have someone throw a drink on you, so I can make him lick it all up."

How could Zhang Chao possibly lick the entire floor clean? He vomited after just two licks.

The floor was now even filthier.

The Governor of Jinling walked over and kicked him aside.

"Everyone in the Foreign Affairs Department is working overtime today! Each and every one of you will write me a self-criticism report!"

The Governor of Jinling’s tone was grave. "As for this Zhang Chao, fire him immediately, and he is never to be rehired! We will also investigate him for further accountability. Someone so eager to be a bootlicker must have something to hide!"

As Zhang Chao was dragged away screaming, the Governor of Jinling began his lecture.

He was a man of swift and decisive action, starting with a heavy-handed declaration: "You’ve lost your backbone? Then I’ll break your bones!"

No one in the crowd dared to make a sound.

Qin Tianxuan was very impressed. "What’s your name?"

"I am Gandong Shan. I was just recently transferred to Jinling," the Governor of Jinling explained.

Qin Tianxuan immediately took out his phone and called the Imperial Capital Celestial Hall. "Gandong Shan, the Governor of Jinling. Pull up his file for me! If he’s suitable, I’ll personally make a recommendation. A man of such great talent should be put to great use!"

Gandong Shan was stunned!

’What kind of treatment was this?’

’A personal recommendation from the Night Emperor, a place on the Celestial Hall’s list!’

’This was the greatest possible affirmation of his abilities, the first step toward a future with no limits.’

’From this day forward, he, Gandong Shan, would be known as a talent recommended by the Night Emperor. He was practically a protégé of the Night Emperor now!’

And so, the little episode came to an end.

There was no need to acquire Shenghua Hospital. The Bruce Clan presented it directly to Qin Tianxuan as a gift.

Han Biwei was transferred to the best department in Shenghua Hospital.

The hospital brought in top-tier nurses. As for specialists, they weren’t really needed, as Lingsu’s medical skills far surpassed theirs.

All that was needed now was Shenghua Hospital’s equipment and facilities.

Ignoring his exhaustion, Qin Tianxuan went to visit Uncle Han and Aunt Jiang, moving them into rooms at Shenghua Hospital as well.

Then, he went to pick up Niannian.

Niannian was very unhappy. "Dad, I don’t like this school. It’s not as good as my school back home."

That’s how it was at private elite schools; it was hard to fit in at first.

Most of the children there were young masters and misses from powerful families, and Niannian didn’t like them at all.

Qin Tianxuan sighed. "My dear daughter, just bear with it a little longer. As soon as Little Mama gets better, we’ll go home, I promise."

Niannian was on the verge of tears. "But when will Little Mama wake up? I miss home."

Frost Plum Courtyard in Su City wasn’t large, but it was their family’s cozy little nest, a place of true warmth.

A pang of sorrow pierced Qin Tianxuan’s heart. He picked Niannian up and comforted her in a low voice.

Niannian was a good girl and cheered up after a little while. "Actually, this school isn’t so bad. I even made a new friend. Her family isn’t rich either. She got in by testing, so she’s really smart."

As long as she could make friends, that was good. Qin Tianxuan felt relieved and took Niannian to see her Little Mama.

Lingsu and the others were looking after her, and her condition had stabilized.

Niannian cried, begging to stay there and keep her Little Mama company.

With no other choice, Qin Tianxuan made arrangements, clearing out the room next to the ward to serve as a temporary little bedroom for Niannian.

He was busy until late at night. Even with his astonishing willpower, he felt bone-tired.

"Lingsu, I’m going to get some sleep. There shouldn’t be anything else to deal with in Jinling."

Her heart ached for him. "Should I arrange a hotel for you? I’ll look after Niannian next door, so you can rest easy."

The mention of a hotel made Qin Tianxuan think of Ye Xuanxuan.

Sighing softly, he shook his head. "I still have to be busy for a while. With Weiwei’s condition, I can’t afford to waste a single moment."