chapter 5 Tit for tat ===

Alexander Xu shrugged nonchalantly and sat back down, smiling at Daniel Song. He taunted, "Commander Song, don't forget, your daughter's bodyguard almost killed me! If I'm not mistaken, intentionally inflicting serious injury is also a punishable offense, isn't it?" "Hmph, if you're beaten to death, then so be it! Consider it a service to the people!" Daniel Song replied disdainfully. "I thought you were as good as dead. To think you were discharged from the hospital in just a week. Good people don't last long, but scoundrels live for a thousand years!" Daniel Song had not pursued the matter earlier because he believed Alexander was doomed. Surprisingly, Alexander was discharged within a week, reigniting Daniel's fury. The thought of Alexander, who had nearly defiled his daughter, walking free was intolerable! Alexander's face darkened. So, he was supposed to die? His daughter's bodyguard didn't kill him, and now the commander of the Southeast Military Region was ready to execute him? Did the Song family think they could do whatever they wanted? "Do you really want to execute me, Commander Song?" Alexander asked, half-squinting his eyes with a sinister smile. Daniel Song, a military commander of high stature in the Southeast, was furious that Alexander dared to address him so disrespectfully. "Whether you are executed or not is not for me to decide. Let the military court judge you," he retorted. That sounded good – let the military court judge. But in reality, wasn't the military court under their control? It seemed Daniel was intent on taking his life. Alexander was about to teach Daniel a lesson but then remembered something. He pointed to the phone on the desk and calmly asked, "Do you mind if I make a call?" "Go ahead, call your father for help. Your Xu family doesn't have that influence!" Daniel knew the Xu family was just a business family, insignificant in the eyes of people like him. Ignoring Daniel's scornful smile, Alexander picked up the phone and dialed a number. Daniel watched curiously, wondering what trick Alexander was trying to play. The call connected quickly, and a commanding voice answered, "Who's that?" Hearing the voice, Daniel was stunned. It was unmistakably the voice of his father, Matthew Song! Daniel was shocked. How did Alexander have his father's number, and why was his father personally answering? The usual calls were answered by his father's confidential secretary or guards. The only people who knew his father's cell phone number, besides those bigwigs, were a few children and grandchildren of the Song family. He wondered if Chloe had told Alexander the number, but that seemed impossible. "It's not important who I am. The important thing is, Master Song, do you remember the promise you made on March 13th?" Alexander spoke calmly. As a "Law Enforcer," Alexander had helped many, including Matthew, who once owed him a life-saving favor. As gratitude, Matthew promised to help him once, as long as it didn't harm the country. "I remember. What do you need assistance with, sir? I will do my best," Matthew's voice came through the phone, filled with excitement. Three years ago, while inspecting the Northwest Military Region, Matthew was attacked by a group of unidentified armed men. The guards around him were nearly lost against an enemy several times their size. Just when he thought he was doomed, a masterful rescuer appeared, saving him and eliminating the attackers. Matthew, having seen many skilled fighters, was astounded by the rescuer's level, believing even the elite "Dragon Group" would be no match. That iron-blooded tactic and cold attack still lingered in his mind. The rescuer only identified himself as Huaxia People and asked for nothing in return. To show his gratitude, Matthew offered a promise to help in a matter that wouldn't harm the country. This promise weighed heavily on Matthew, who viewed it as a debt of honor. He was also someone who had walked out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, and had long looked down on life and death, but he couldn't die because he was the backbone of the Song family, and if he died, the Song family would be dealt a heavy blow, and even removed from the Jing City! In a sense, this man had saved the entire Song family! After returning to Jing City, Matthew used all of his energy but did not find the information about that person, which made him even more curious about this person! However, in the past three years, that person never contacted him again. He had almost given up hope of ever fulfilling his promise until Alexander's call. Alexander looked provocatively at Daniel and said into the phone, "It's nothing serious. There's just a man here named Daniel Song, the commander of the Southeast Military Region, threatening to execute me..." "Beep Beep....." The call ended abruptly. Daniel laughed. Just now there was a moment when he really thought that this kid and the old man have some kind of friendship. This kid spouted a whole lot, it turned out to be just bluffing! (Phone Ringtone went off) Suddenly, Daniel's phone rang. It was his father, Matthew, calling. With a sense of foreboding, he answered, "Dad..." "I don't care what he's done. Release him immediately!" Matthew's furious voice came through the phone. He couldn't believe his son was about to execute his life-saver. He knew the caller could have easily taken care of the situation himself, so the call was a gesture of respect. Matthew warned Daniel to release Alexander and apologize, or he would hold Daniel accountable. Listening to his old man's roar, Daniel Song held the phone in his hand with a dull look on his face, paused for two seconds, and then said unwillingly to the phone: "But... Dad, this bastard almost raped Chloe..." "I say it again, release the person opposite you immediately! If he loses a hair, you are the only one I will ask! Also, apologize to him!" Matthew's words were full of unquestionable flavor, and he hung up after he finished speaking. Daniel Song stared blankly at the phone in his hand. When he came to his senses, he could only put down his hand in despair. His mind was filled with his father's roar. Until now, he thought he was dreaming. How could this bastard know the old man? Why did Master Song let him go without asking any questions? And ask me to apologize to this bastard? Damn, my daughter was almost raped by this bastard, and I still had to apologize to him? Despite his disbelief and frustration, Daniel knew he couldn't disobey his father, the authoritative head of the Song family. Was the old man confused? Alexander relaxed in his chair, taunting Daniel to apologize. He thought, even a clay figure has some dignity. "Commander Song, apologize to me quickly. Didn't you see that my ears have been standing up for so long?" As the saying goes, if you hit someone, you have to slap him in the face. Didn't you, Daniel Song, think you have owned me? Please apologize to me obediently now! Daniel, filled with rage, refused to apologize. "Guards. Come in." He decided to release Alexander but planned to investigate further. He realized his information about Alexander might have been incorrect. The guard outside the door pushed in and saluted Daniel Song. "Send this bastard back to the Xu family!" Even though Daniel was very unwilling to do so, he could not disobey the old man's order. Two guards immediately stepped forward, ready to take Alexander Xu away. Alexander Xu was not having it. They hadn't even apologized to him yet, how could he just leave? His hand moved again to the phone, but his eyes were fixed on Daniel Song. Daniel Song certainly understood that this scoundrel was threatening him. If he didn't apologize, this scoundrel would surely call the Old Master again! By then, it would be more than just a scolding for him! Daniel Song waved his hand to have the two guards step back. He couldn't apologize to this scoundrel in front of the guards, otherwise, where would he, the commander of the military region, put his face? "Alexander Xu, don't push your luck!" Daniel Song roared with a face full of anger. Alexander Xu smiled slightly: "Commander Song, I am just helping you carry out Master Song's orders. You wouldn't want others to secretly disobey Master Song's orders, would you?" Daniel Song was furious, repeatedly moving his hand to the gun at his waist. He really wanted to draw his gun and finish off this scoundrel! Considering the Old Master's authority, Daniel Song finally succumbed, tried to calm his emotions, suppressed the thought of shooting Alexander Xu, and then said stiffly, "Young Master Xu, I am... sor...ry!" Daniel Song almost gritted his teeth as he said these three words. Now he just wanted to quickly send this master away, otherwise, if he continued to stay, Daniel Song would eventually be driven to draw his gun! "Your apology lacks any sincerity..." Alexander Xu curled his lips, noticing that Daniel Song was already on edge, he decided to back off and said, "Alright then, I won't make it hard for you. This tea of yours is quite good, give me some as a form of apology..." The old man William Xu had always loved tea throughout his life. Might as well take some of Daniel Song's tea to pay respect to him, he's probably worried about me right now! Since he had taken over Alexander Xu's body, he might as well fulfill his filial duties.