Sikong Yao invoked the President, clearly intending to escalate the matter to a higher level.
He hadn't anticipated Lu Mian to be so stubborn, not even giving him face.
On the surface, he remained calm, but subtly he was pushing the Xiao Family further into turbulent waters.
Bringing up the President, could Lu Mian still maintain such defiance?
One could hardly blame him for resorting to such means.
Normally, with his status as a city's chief, he wouldn't need to involve another big figure. However, he was considering the forces behind Lu Mian.
The Xiao Family had already withdrawn from the ranks of the Supreme Clan and posed no threat, but the Xiao Family did not.
The influence of the Xiao Family on the entire Jinjing and even Z Country was significant; even he, a chief, must tread carefully.
But with the President's involvement, everything was different.
Upon hearing this, Lu Mian paused slightly.
