Chapter 2455 - 2250: Pushing Through No Matter What_4

Boss Niu sat on the ground with Song Xiaodong and Deputy Director Zhang, watching Song Xiaodong and Deputy Director Zhang talk and laugh, his face ashen.

Originally, he intended to invite Deputy Director Zhang over to butter him up so he could discuss his own affairs successfully. Unexpectedly, a deputy director of the provincial tax bureau, a sub-provincial-level cadre, was actually circling around a small local boss like Minghe.

But now Niu Yun couldn't afford to be angry because looking at Deputy Director Zhang's attitude towards Song Xiaodong, it was obvious that Song Xiaodong's rank was even higher than Deputy Director Zhang's.

And ever since the first meeting down the mountain, Niu Yun had been provoking Song Xiaodong.

He wondered whether Song Xiaodong would hold it against Niu Yun.

Leaving aside how much energy Song Xiaodong might have behind him, just looking at Deputy Director Zhang's attitude towards Song Xiaodong, it's clear that if Song Xiaodong wanted to ruin Deputy Director Zhang and Niu Yun's affairs, it would only take a word.

Niu Yun realized this and was already sweating on his forehead.

"Mr. Song, I know these matters have confidentiality levels. My rank isn't sufficient to discuss them with you, but I still want to say I'm truly very impressed by Mr. Song. I don't know how much contribution you've made for national security, without seeking fame or profit. Your patriotic heart really makes us juniors feel ashamed!" Deputy Director Zhang started to flatter Song Xiaodong.

Deputy Director Zhang had some connections with Old Li, and Old Li is Zhao Ruonan's superior. Zhao Ruonan is responsible for the cooperation between the state and Dragon Gate in handling special matters, so it's quite normal for Deputy Director Zhang to know something about Song Xiaodong and Dragon Gate's background.

Everyone at the table paused their chewing, shocked and afraid after hearing Deputy Director Zhang's words.

Everyone at the table strained their ears to listen to Deputy Director Zhang, hoping to learn about the relationship between Song Xiaodong and Deputy Director Zhang and gauge Song Xiaodong's background.

Within Deputy Director Zhang's words to Song Xiaodong, two pieces of information were revealed.

Firstly, Deputy Director Zhang is older than Song Xiaodong, but Deputy Director Zhang refers to himself as a junior in front of Song Xiaodong.

A deputy director of the provincial tax bureau, calling himself a junior in front of an ordinary person.

Niu Yun knew in such situations, when a local official with real power calls themselves a junior in front of an ordinary person, there's only one possibility: that ordinary person is no ordinary person and likely has a red generation background.

Niu Yun, with his wide knowledge and connections, realized there were no high-ranking descendants with the surname Song.

Thus, it can only mean this person with the surname Song might be the son-in-law of some significant figure.

Only in this way could Song Xiaodong's seniority be higher than Deputy Director Zhang's.

Considering this, Boss Niu felt chilled all over, as if he was about to collapse.

No matter how wealthy Boss Niu might be, he's just a successful businessman under the guidance of national policies, compared to these offspring with complex and straight red backgrounds, he can only be considered an ordinary person.

Boss Niu reflected on his previous provocations towards Song Xiaodong and felt he might as well consider bankruptcy proceedings.

Moreover, Deputy Director Zhang's words also revealed another piece of information: the work Song Xiaodong does is of confidentiality level.

In other words, Song Xiaodong works for the national confidentiality department, such departments usually have a placard saying Central XYZ Office, the highest position within is often a director, but the rank of the cadre is alarmingly high, a director managing several groups, the leader of a group coming down to the local level is at provincial level, on par with governors and provincial party secretaries. A provincial department deputy like Deputy Director Zhang is indeed a notch below them.

Chapter Two thousand two hundred fifty-three: I do not know Mr. Song's true identity.

Thinking this way, Deputy Director Zhang's attitude towards Song Xiaodong becomes very reasonable.

Boss Niu, after realizing this, found his chopsticks starting to tremble, his palms and soles sweating, beads of sweat began to form on his forehead, his face turned pale, as if about to faint.

"No wonder this Song person sets such a big posture, seemingly without any capabilities, turns out to be doing confidentiality work, external assets and social status are just a facade. But isn't this a trap for me? How could I know you might be such a high-ranking cadre?" Boss Niu internally blamed Song Xiaodong.

People who had just mocked Song Xiaodong like Wang Shangjin, and those focused on flattering Boss Niu like Ma Jiayi now looked very unwell. Zhou Yuanzhi, who had introduced Song Xiaodong over, felt quite proud, while Zhang Lijiao, who came for Zhou Yuanzhi, remained indifferent to Song Xiaodong's matters.

"Deputy Director Zhang, we're all working for the country, doing what we can, it's my duty." Song Xiaodong modestly and briefly replied to Deputy Director Zhang.

"Yes, indeed!" Deputy Director Zhang looked at Song Xiaodong with eyes full of admiration.

"Deputy Director Zhang, let's not discuss my matters. After all, today is Boss Niu's gathering, Boss Niu is today's main character." Song Xiaodong looked meaningfully at Niu Yun.

Niu Yun listened to Song Xiaodong's words and forced a smile, trying hard to lift his twitching lips.

"Yes, several internet giants gathered at our Ningjian Minghe, as the deputy director, I also feel proud, honored, happy and supportive!" Deputy Director Zhang's formal words came effortlessly.