Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 592 Conversation(1)_1

"Shangguan You, hurry! Come with me to Zijing City. The Chief has been waiting for you—we’ve been waiting for a full two hours! Hurry up!" Upon seeing Shangguan You, Luo Xiao couldn’t help but heave a sigh of relief. Thank goodness, she was back. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have known where on earth to find the girl after two whole hours! Normally, it was a line of people waiting to see the Chief, but now it was the Chief’s turn to wait for this young lady. Shangguan You was certainly being shown great deference today.

"Grandfather, Dad, Uncle, what’s going on?" Shangguan You asked her family gently. She had never imagined that the number one leader would want to see her. Although she had met him once before, that was in the past. Besides, this matter had nothing to do with her. Shouldn’t she stay out of it? Even though the situation was serious and perhaps worsening, she wasn’t some savior. She didn’t want to get involved in so much. She was selfish—selfishly wanting only to protect her own family, relatives, and friends. What did other people have to do with her?

Shangguan Zhi sat majestically on the sofa, his expression calm and unreadable, showing neither joy nor anger. Beside him were Shangguan Yu and his brothers. They too had dropped all their work and rushed back urgently upon hearing that the supreme leader wanted to see Shangguan You. They also didn’t know why the Chief wanted to find the young lady or what he wanted with her, but it certainly wasn’t a small matter. Since it was a national issue, why drag their granddaughter into it?

Although Shangguan Zhi disagreed, he couldn’t publicly offend the supreme leader. After all, the Shangguan Family was aligned with the supreme leader. The last time, it was also the supreme leader’s intervention that had resolved the crisis for the Shangguan Family.

"Shangguan You, since the Chief wants to see you, go with Elder Luo and the others. Your grandfather, your dad, and your uncle—we’ll be waiting at home for your return," Shangguan Zhi said with authority, his brow furrowed. Things seemed to be getting complicated.

"Yes, Grandfather, I understand," Shangguan You nodded. Grandfather said they would be waiting at home for her return; that was an affirmation of their trust and belief in her.

"Let Qing go with her," Shangguan Zhi glanced at Luo Xiao and said indifferently, instructing Shangguan Qing to accompany and protect Shangguan You.

"Elder Zhi, there’s no need for Qing to come. I promise to bring her back to you safe and sound, without a single hair out of place," Luo Xiao patted his chest, assuring loudly. Although the Shangguan Family might not believe him, he still had to say what needed to be said.

"That’s right, Grandfather Shangguan, I will also protect Shangguan You. It’s not appropriate for Shangguan Qing to go on such an occasion," Luo Tong also stepped forward, assuring.

Shangguan You sat in Luo Xiao’s private car as it sped towards Zijing City. This was where the esteemed elders usually worked, and also where the Chief rested and conducted business.

The security measures here could be described as impregnable. From the moment one entered the main gate, they had to pass through stringent checks at one checkpoint after another. It somewhat resembled the ancient ordeal of "passing through five gates and slaying six generals."

Finally, the car stopped before a dignified and impressive courtyard—the workplace of the supreme leader. After thorough checks by the guards, Shangguan You reached her destination. By then, the sky had turned completely dark, yet the courtyard was as bright as day. Although it was very quiet and few people were visible, Shangguan You could clearly sense countless presences hidden in the shadows. These were Hidden Guards, a notch above those of the Shangguan Family. And judging by their refined and subtle auras, it seems the supreme leader also has a good relationship with Hidden World Village.

"Elder Luo, you’ve finally arrived! The Chief has been waiting for you for a long time. This must be the young lady from the Shangguan Family, quite a spirited one," a middle-aged man said as he walked out. This was the supreme leader’s secretary.

"Secretary Bai, is the Chief available now?" Luo Xiao asked in a low voice.

"The Chief is free. You may go in; he’s waiting for you," Secretary Bai replied with a warm smile, pushing open the door to let them enter.

The grand study was decorated with an air of dignity and imposing presence. A man of about sixty was engrossed in work at his desk. When he saw Shangguan You and Luo Xiao enter, a flash of surprise and disbelief flickered in the old man’s eyes before quickly vanishing. This man was the country’s supreme ruler, Chairman Fang, the number one leader. Shangguan You had met him once before, during the crisis when the Ye Family had framed the Shangguan Family; it was Ye Shaoshao who had accompanied him then. Seeing the Chairman now, Shangguan You’s eyes narrowed slightly. What was his relationship with Ye Shaoshao? And with the Ye Family? Why had he summoned her this time? Her thoughts raced, but her expression remained serene.

"So, this is Shangguan’s granddaughter. Hmm, not bad, not bad at all. Truly a scion of a military family; she bears the mark of the Shangguan Family. Come, don’t be nervous. Have a seat." Chairman Fang nodded, a gentle smile on his face. He stood up, moved to the sofa, and gestured for them to sit as well.

"Thank you, Grandfather Chairman," Shangguan You said with a faint smile, giving a military salute before sitting down beside Luo Xiao.

Secretary Bai served them tea, then quietly closed the door and departed.

"Heh, so even Shangguan You gets nervous sometimes," Luo Xiao chuckled upon seeing her military salute. He had been with the Chairman for a long time and, in this private setting, allowed himself to be more relaxed. He didn’t want to intimidate the young lady, hence his genial demeanor.

"Just think of me as your own grandfather. There’s no need for such formality, and don’t be nervous. Let’s just chat casually, hahaha!" Chairman Fang laughed heartily, looking at Shangguan You with an amused, teasing expression. What an interesting girl, he thought.

Shangguan You’s face flushed. Even though she had met him before, it had been under different circumstances. Now, in this formal setting, her military salute had earned her a laugh. How mortifying!

"Hehe, Grandfather Chairman, Grandfather Luo, I understand," Shangguan You said, a little shyly. To say she wasn’t nervous would be a lie. The person she was meeting now was equivalent to an emperor of ancient times! Naturally, she was excited and might act foolishly—she hoped they would forgive her. In her previous life, she had never met such high-ranking officials, nor had she ever dealt with them. Even though in this life she was from a prominent family and knew many influential people, being summoned alone by the head of the country was bound to make her flustered.