A group of officials who have always been highly visible wherever they go now face an unprecedented cold reception. One elevator simply wouldn't hold so many people. The secretary, being perceptive, pressed the buttons for three elevators at once, and then everyone gathered together and went up. On the upper floor, only Qin Feng could truly remain composed—Mei Hui and Fang Fang, though they claimed not to care, still found themselves settling into formal postures. They knew full well that there would surely be a good deal of cold criticism waiting for them later. The secretary, quite pompous, introduced, "This is Deputy Director of the Industrial Division of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with senior leaders from both the Industrial and Science and Technology Divisions, who have come to inspect your premises. What about your Qin Group? Why haven't anyone been sent to welcome them?" As soon as Qin Feng opened his mouth, he blamed the other party. The time was set by you—yet it's precisely you who have failed to adhere to it. After such a prolonged delay, it's no surprise that we won't be waiting to welcome you. From a moral standpoint, this isn't really a fault of the Qin Group. The real issue lies in Qin Feng's boldness—others simply wouldn't dare. If any other enterprise or department had received a notice from leadership to arrive later, their first instinct would likely be to keep waiting, unless the leadership truly decided not to come. Even if they waited until they were ready to die, they'd still wait. Officials have grown accustomed to this sense of being waited upon, and over time, they naturally perceive it as the most ordinary thing. It's only when they arrive here and find no one welcoming that they become furious. Yet they have forgotten the most fundamental reason: they themselves were the first to be late. The secretary, seeing the leaders' expressions growing more strained, quickly interjected: "The leaders are extremely busy—since arriving in Pingliang City, they haven't taken immediate rest. Instead, they've immersed themselves in field visits across various strata and sectors, then stayed up all night reviewing and summarizing their findings. It's only this intensive schedule that has disrupted their rest, causing them to arrive a bit late today. Shouldn't you all understand that?" As the secretary delivered this heartfelt appeal, the leaders all naturally lifted their heads with a sense of pride, as if truly embodying the selfless dedication he described. Qin Feng chuckled and said, "Given the splendid service quality you've all surely experienced during your visits, I'm sure you've thoroughly surveyed the details. After consuming the services, you return to hold summary meetings. What specific insights have the leaders drawn from these meetings? I'd like to hear them. I'll personally inform the top management of the night club to address your feedback actively and make improvements—ensuring a public statement is issued in the newspapers to welcome your return visits. How about that?" A dozen or so faces turned crimson with embarrassment—they never thought their night-life habits had been so thoroughly uncovered. No matter how thick their skins, such subtle pressure was simply unbearable. They had intended to launch a series of cold remarks and sarcastic comments, only to find themselves outpaced and completely silenced. What used to be seen as merely an issue of attitude now had escalated into a matter of moral integrity. Should anyone choose to take this up, the headline would surely read: "A Department Head from the Capital, Under the Pretext of an Out-of-Town Inspection, Frequenting Night Clubs." Chen Kai’s expression was the most strained—he had lost two consecutive battles, and what had once been anger now gave way to shock and fear. His secretary offered a weak smile, "All of this is just speculation. Our leaders are known for their strong principles—how could they possibly engage in such behavior? I haven’t even asked you your position—aren’t you the President’s Assistant?" "The person responsible for opening the door must be an assistant—just like the one who opens the car door for the leader. Qin Feng answered with modesty, "I'm actually the chairman of this company. Please, everyone, come in. Someone—ah, who's that—will be taking care of the tea for you!" It turned out that even drinking a cup of tea had to be freshly poured on the spot, making everyone's expressions even more strained. Moreover, how could a chairman so young possibly be someone just assigned as a temporary office staff member? That seemed very plausible. Mei Hui's office was spacious and didn't feel crowded despite the recent influx of over a dozen people. With a warm smile, she stood up and said confidently, "I'm truly sorry, everyone. I didn't have the chance to meet you downstairs. It's simply because my workload has been overwhelming—today is Saturday, a day usually reserved for rest..." Chen Kai thought to himself that the next part would surely be praise for the leaders' dedication, for traveling all the way from afar on a day off, despite the rest day. Yet Mei Hui said, "For this, the group has had to ask all employees to work an extra day. All of you leaders should know that overtime pay comes at double the regular rate. As a private enterprise, we adhere to the principle of profit-driven operations. If we're offering double pay, we expect double performance—haha!" Without the thick skins of these people, they would have already been shouting for a place to hide. Chen Kai's face went red, then dark, then pale—quite a sight. Mei Hui smiled warmly, yet inwardly she thought, "Well, this has truly offended the person. Qin, the young lord—hope you won't regret your decision." She said with a smile, "Ladies and gentlemen, since you've all come, let's begin our inspection. The various departments are running smoothly, and there has been no disruption whatsoever due to your arrival. What you see now is the most authentic picture of Qin Group!"