allendalepharm Chapter 357 Flattery
Chapter 357 Flattery
Amid the constant discussions among the crowd, the turmoil caused by the sudden fire seemed to have temporarily subsided, and the surface noise gradually dissipated.
However, everyone is clearly aware deep down that the root cause of this turmoil, the arsonist who hid in the dark corners and quietly ignited this disaster, is still at large.
The truth is like a distant mountain shrouded in thick fog, looming and never fully revealed.
As long as the real murderer is not brought to justice, they will never be able to completely put down the burden in their hearts and live in peace.
This uneasiness is like an invisible shackle that binds everyone's heart.
However, the wheel of life did not stop because of this.
Soon, people's attention was drawn to another scene.
The security staff arrived at the courtyard shrouded in the shadow of the fire, and their arrival brought an unusually tense atmosphere to the area.
After the Security Department personnel arrived, they first had an in-depth exchange with Director Wang and learned in detail about the specific circumstances of the fire and the subsequent handling measures.
The few people who came were very responsible and observed very carefully, as if they were afraid that if they missed any detail, they would pass by the real murderer.
During this process, the security staff noticed Li Youquan's presence almost immediately.
Her face, which was originally tense due to work, softened involuntarily the moment she saw Li Youquan, and even took on a hint of indescribable tenderness.
"Hey, why are you here too? Is this place your home?"
A security staff member was too busy collecting clues to bother with it. He just smiled and spoke in a flattering tone.
His eyes darted back and forth over Li Youquan, as if trying to catch a hint of clues from his expression.
Hearing this, the corners of Li Youquan's mouth twitched slightly involuntarily.
He knew very well that the staff member was just trying to please him, and the exaggeration and affectation made him feel helpless and amused.
After all, it was no secret that he lived here, so why bother putting on this show in front of him so deliberately?
Therefore, Li Youquan just smiled faintly and nodded slightly in response.
His attitude was neither too cold nor too enthusiastic, maintaining a subtle sense of distance just right.
However, the other party obviously failed to read Li Youquan's true thoughts from his indifference.
After seeing that Li Youquan did not say anything further, a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.
But soon, he quickly adjusted his mood and spoke in a more friendly tone.
"You see, you are really busy this morning. Will this matter delay your work? If there is anything we can help you with, please let us know."
Although Li Youquan felt amused in his heart, he still tried his best to remain polite and restrained on the surface.
He even wanted to roll his eyes to express his helplessness, but he finally held back.
He knew very well that any overreaction on his part at this moment might cause unnecessary trouble and misunderstanding.
What's more, his reaction is just human nature, so there is no need to blame him.
At the same time, Yi Zhonghai's eyes were always fixed on the interaction between Li Youquan and the security personnel.
His eyes were filled with complex emotions: resentment, jealousy, and unwillingness.
These emotions intertwined together and turned into sharp gazes, shooting towards Li Youquan like invisible knives.
There seemed to be a fierce struggle going on in his heart, and the root of this struggle was the deep jealousy and dissatisfaction towards Li Youquan.
Why? Why does he have such a good family background? Why can he live so well?
Yi Zhonghai felt that he was about to be swallowed up by this emotion, but he was unwilling to struggle.
How could Li Youquan not notice such a strong and sharp gaze?
His senses are sharp, like a cheetah, capturing every movement around him.
He rolled his eyes calmly, as if it was just a casual glance, but he accurately saw the emotional fluctuations in Yi Zhonghai's eyes not far away.
The emotion was not yet completely hidden, like a glimmer in the morning dew, it flashed by, but it was enough to catch his attention.
However, Li Youquan did not take any excessive action because of this. He just withdrew his gaze calmly and refocused his attention on the man from the Security Department in front of him.
His eyes revealed an unquestionable majesty, as if warning the other person: My time is precious, don't waste it.
"If you have any questions, please start as soon as possible. Don't waste time here unnecessarily. Everyone has their own work to do, and no one wants to delay their work because of your procrastination."
Li Youquan's words were full of unquestionable firmness, and it was obvious that he was not interested in the other party's flattery and courtesy at all.
There are so many people trying to please him. If he responds to every one of them, he will be exhausted to death.
The man from the security department couldn't help but look froze when he heard this.
He originally thought that with his identity and status, he would be able to get some special treatment and respect here, but he obviously overestimated his position in Li Youquan's heart.
However, he quickly adjusted his mood, looked around, and found that no one dared to laugh at him. He finally breathed a sigh of relief and suppressed the embarrassment on his face.
Even though Li Youquan had humiliated him so directly, he did not dare to show any dissatisfaction or complain.
After all, he knew very well that Li Youquan's identity and status were far beyond his reach, and offending him would be tantamount to seeking death.
Therefore, he could only endure the humiliation and unwillingness silently.
The people around were already used to this scene.
They know that in this circle, identity and status determine everything.
People like Li Youquan, who have a prominent family background and outstanding abilities, will naturally receive more respect and preferential treatment.
Those who do not have such background and strength can only silently endure all kinds of injustice and discrimination.
"Comrade Li, can you tell me in detail what happened this morning?"
The man from the security department finally asked, with a barely perceptible awe in his tone.
Upon hearing this, Li Youquan nodded slightly and began to calmly narrate what happened this morning.
His voice was clear and powerful, and every word seemed to be telling a fact.
"I just came back from a mission yesterday and went to bed early because I was too tired. It was not until this morning that I was awakened by a loud noise and learned that there was a fire in the yard. I immediately got up to check the situation and participated in the firefighting operation."