474: Chapter 474 The streets were deserted as the welcome party was a huge success.

He placed the large cardboard box onto Qin Chuan's large desk.

Vice President Jiang Zhongyou wore a humble expression, even tinged with a hint of fawning, "Secretary Qin, I have come regarding the matter of my son."

His rank was not as high as Qin Chuan's, and he couldn't outmaneuver him either.

Having sought out several people with no results, Vice President Jiang Zhongyou had no choice but to come and play the subservient role again, hoping Qin Chuan would let his son off the hook.

Qin Chuan did not speak, preparing to see what performance Vice President Jiang Zhongyou would put on next.

"Secretary Qin, I regret it now. Had I known it would come to this, I should have stomped this brat to death back then. I regret it..."

With snot and tears streaming down his face, Vice President Jiang Zhongyou truly began his performance.

But the routine remained the same old routine: admitting fault, apologizing, expressing regret, and so on. He went on for several minutes, pleading multiple times to let his son off.

Qin Chuan remained silent, listening quietly, even as he watched the performance.

After putting on a pretentious display, Vice President Jiang Zhongyou began his sleazy maneuver by taking out a letter of settlement.

"Secretary Qin, I feel extremely ashamed and guilty about what happened. I personally visited the girl who was hit, talked with her for a long time, apologized to her, and expressed my willingness to cover all her losses and expenses."

"This young lady is reasonable and sensible; she is truly excellent. She is willing to forgive and even more willing to settle privately. This is the letter of settlement she wrote in her own hand; please take a look."

Heh.

One didn't need to think twice to know that Vice President Jiang Zhongyou had surely pressured the girl using his position as Vice President, possibly even through coercion and bribery.

A regular student, facing a university Vice President, could hardly hold their own; naturally, they would choose to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Under the pressure from Vice President Jiang Zhongyou, it was no surprise that the girl wrote the letter of settlement.

Qin Chuan merely glanced at it before setting the letter of settlement aside and said indifferently, "Vice President Jiang, how do you intend to handle this matter?"

Upon hearing this, Vice President Jiang Zhongyou felt a surge of joy, but he didn't show it on his face, maintaining his look of deep remorse.

"Secretary Qin, I truly never imagined such a thing would happen. Jiang Chen was just a bit too impulsive. I wish I could throw him in jail for a few years, but as a father, I don't want to see him go in..."

He played the emotional card, pleading again in the role of a father, before finally revealing his true colors and stating his intentions.

"I intend to handle it this way: after all, this is not an honorable matter, and if it blows up, it won't be good for our school's reputation. A low-key resolution is best. Although the girl has forgiven us and agreed to a private settlement, I still want to take my son to apologize to her in person and compensate her for all economic losses."

"It's just that Police Chief Yan Jiandong is acting like he's taken the wrong medicine; he shows no mercy at all. In this regard, I need you, Secretary Qin, to have a word with him."

"This is a small token of gratitude. It's not much, just a little gesture from me."

As he spoke, he opened the large cardboard box.

Inside were neatly stacked, bright red hundred-yuan bills. At a glance, there was at least two or three million. If it were an ordinary person, seeing so much cash would probably make their heart jump right out of their throat.

Qin Chuan, however, remained calm.

Trying to test a cadre with this!

With a cold sneer, Qin Chuan said, "Vice President Jiang, what is the meaning of this?"

Vice President Jiang Zhongyou smiled, assuming Qin Chuan was just putting on an act, feigning righteousness to get him to increase the amount.

"Secretary Qin, it's just a small token. It's not much, just three million. Once the matter is resolved, I have another two million to offer."

Five million in total—what a generous hand!

Facing such a huge sum of money, many would likely be tempted, but Qin Chuan said with a stern face, "Vice President Jiang, it seems you've raked in quite a lot. Your son drives a supercar, and you bring five million to bribe me."

At this moment, Vice President Jiang Zhongyou finally realized something was wrong.

"Secretary Qin, you know this, and I know this. I will keep it strictly confidential, so you can rest assured."

Qin Chuan said sternly, "Jiang Zhongyou, do you believe that I will call the Discipline Inspection Commission right now and have them come take this five million away?"

Vice President Jiang Zhongyou knew the situation was hopeless. Qin Chuan was truly not taking the money and was determined to send his son to prison. He stopped pretending, and his expression gradually darkened.

He picked up the cardboard box, preparing to leave, but before he did, he issued a harsh threat: "Secretary Qin, in the political arena, it's best not to be too extreme. Leaving yourself a way out is never a mistake."

Qin Chuan snapped sharply, "Get out! Get the hell out of here!"

Vice President Jiang Zhongyou fled in a panic, clutching his large cardboard box.

Qin Chuan's eyes turned completely cold. He took out his phone and made a call; this Vice President Jiang Zhongyou could not be allowed to stay; he had to be gotten rid of as soon as possible.

...

This evening at 7:00 PM, Jiangnan University would hold a grand welcome party.

The news had already spread throughout the campus, and even neighboring schools like Jiangnan Normal University and Jiangnan University of Technology had heard about it.

But many didn't believe it, thinking it was just a rumor.

"I heard that Jiangnan University's welcome party invited many celebrities to perform, even the Heavenly King Lau from Hong Kong is coming. Plus, there's Liu Tianxian, Yang Mi, Reba, and others."

"A fellow townsman of mine is at Jiangnan University, and I heard the host of the party is Teacher Xiao Sa from CCTV!"

"How is that possible? Just thinking about it makes it impossible."

"It's true! It's gone crazy over at Jiangnan University!"

"Should we go to Jiangnan University and try our luck to see if we can get in to watch the party?"

"..."

Many students from neighboring schools tried to enter Jiangnan University. Usually, entry was unrestricted, but today, at every gate, there were not only traffic police maintaining order but also many security guards, school staff, and so on.

Entering Jiangnan University was simple: present a student ID, or for teachers, a work certificate. Otherwise, no one was allowed in.

Outside every gate of Jiangnan University, crowds had gathered. It was very lively; they were all students from nearby schools who wanted to watch the party but couldn't get in.

"Look, look! That's really Heavenly King Lau!"

Several cars were seen driving slowly over. The window of one of them was rolled down, and Heavenly King Lau was waving to everyone.

"Wah Jai! Wah Jai!"

Many people shouted loudly, especially the girls, whose faces were flushed with excitement, screaming and calling out "Wah Jai" with fervor.

Someone filmed this scene with their phone and posted it to their Moments, and it went viral on WeChat. This further confirmed that the Jiangnan University welcome party really did have many celebrities attending.

Inside Jiangnan University.

Apart from the area around the gymnasium, by 5:00 or 6:00 PM, the entire campus had gradually quieted down. Hardly anyone was to be seen; almost everyone had gathered at the gymnasium, where they began to enter and take their assigned seats.

It was as if the streets were empty; the grand party would formally begin at 7:00 PM.