C28 If You Want to Step on It Then Step on It to the End!!

Soong Baoyi couldn't contain himself any longer at the sight and burst into laughter, "Old leader, is it truly that tasty? Let me have a taste too!"

He swiftly snagged a piece of braised pork and popped it into his mouth. His reaction was even more dramatic than the senior leader's, but unlike him, Soong Baoyi didn't utter a single comment. Instead, he just buried his head and ate voraciously, as if he might just swallow his tongue in his enthusiasm.

Seeing this, the others didn't bother waiting for an invitation. They each grabbed food and stuffed it into their mouths, followed by a chorus of amazed exclamations.

They cast aside their dignities and dove into the meal.

Su Qiuxia savored the winter melon slice in her mouth, her eyes squinting with pleasure. She came from an impressive background and had tasted many exotic delicacies, yet these simple home-cooked dishes eclipsed them all.

Her appreciation for her subordinate, Yang Ling, grew by the minute.

Yang Ling's parents exhaled a breath of relief and beamed at their son with pride. Their child had truly come into his own, achieving great things!

"Ding! You have satisfied everyone's desire for a delicious meal. Wish Value +1."

"Current Progress: 4/10."

Meanwhile, Third Aunt's face was a picture of disbelief.

"How can this be? Yang Ling never cooks, does he?"

She tentatively tried a piece of winter melon, and her expression cycled from shock to enjoyment, finally settling on a look of utter distaste.

Yang Ling caught this and scoffed, "What's the matter, Third Aunt? Not to your liking?"

"I know you were hoping I'd embarrass myself, but sorry to let you down."

His words rang out in front of everyone. Family disputes should remain private, but if this woman had the audacity to try and humiliate him in front of all these leaders, Yang Ling was ready to hit back hard!

He was usually cordial, but once the gloves were off, he didn't hold back. He was prepared to crush her completely!

Upon hearing his words, everyone glanced over, their expressions a mix of surprise and intrigue. The room was full of sharp minds, and it didn't take long for them to catch on to the underlying tension.

As they savored the delicious morsels in their mouths, their gazes landed on the woman with a half-smiling, half-mocking expression.

The senior leader had already pieced together the situation and chuckled, "Yang, is this lady a relative of yours?"

"What's the story here? Fill me in."

Yang Ling responded with a smile, "Oh, it's nothing major. My Third Aunt here owes my family a sizable sum—tens of thousands of yuan. She came to borrow more today, and we had a bit of a disagreement, that's all."

The leader's frown deepened as he turned to Third Aunt. "What's this about? You're all family. If Yang doesn't lend you money, there's no need to trouble others, is there?"

"Besides, we Huaxia people hold the principle of repaying debts very dear. Yang's family has its own difficulties, and without a valid reason, you really ought to pay him back."

The leaders had a way with words. Their remarks might have been subtle, but their intent to support Yang Ling was crystal clear!

Third Aunt's face contorted as if she had swallowed a fly. At this table, her husband's connections were worthless!

She didn't dare to argue, simply bowing her head in a meek nod.

Then, Su Qiuxia chimed in with a smile, "Leader, the young folks these days are all about mobile payments. The debt could be settled with just a quick scan."

Despite her icy demeanor in the police force, Su Qiuxia was fiercely protective of her team. She wouldn't stand by and watch her people be taken advantage of.

Her implication was clear: Third Aunt needed to pay up right then and there.

Third Aunt was flabbergasted, and Lin Dong and Lin Xiaoyue were equally stunned.

One by one, the leaders voiced their support for Yang Ling. In just two short months, the young man had woven an impressive web of influence!

The table's occupants fixed their eyes on Third Aunt, and a subtle, mocking smile played on Soong Baoyi's lips. At this juncture, Third Aunt realized that repayment was inevitable.

If she refused today, her husband's business prospects would be doomed by tomorrow.