Chapter 224 - Hu Cheng’s Apology (1/2)

Wang Meng stopped choking Xu Lan and immediately sent him on his way.

“Sergeant Xu, when are you free? The members of team two would like to have a reunion with you. We haven’t heard from you for over a month now, you didn’t even send us a letter…”

The young men felt that they were abandoned by Xu Lan. They had seen first hand how Lao Chen handled things and could understand the reason behind Xu Lan’s departure.

“Yeah, we should have a reunion. I’ll decide on the venue and let all of you know,” Xu Lan nodded before continuing, “what does the chief need from me?”

“He didn’t say. I was told to bring you to him,” Wang Hao replied.

Both of them made their way to the office. Wang Hao reminded Xu Lan about the reunion before leaving him by the door.

‘Knock, knock…’

“Come in.”

Xu Lan pushed open the door and was choked by the smoky scent. Hu Cheng was smoking from his tobacco pipe while reading through the files. After noticing Xu Lan’s discomfort, he opened the windows hurriedly. Hu Cheng smiled at Xu Lan with his yellow teeth.

“You’re here! Have a seat. Would you like some water?” It was a rhetorical question, as Hu Cheng had already passed Xu Lan a glass of water.

“Chief, I heard that you wanted to talk?”

“Uh huh. It’s no big deal actually.” Hu Cheng smiled.

“Heh, if there isn’t anything, I’ll make a move now. Bai Wu is waiting for me at home,” Xu Lan said, emphasizing on Bai Wu’s name his reply. He stood up and was about to leave.

“Xu Lan!” Hu Cheng halted Xu Lan after seeing that Xu Lan was leaving for real. “Xu Lan, I’m sorry for making such a decision back then.”