Zhao Chuo and Xiao Liu stood in the corridor with trepidation, watching Song Xiaodong emerge. The two exchanged glances before approaching him.
Stammering, Zhao Chuo said, "Mr. Song! I apologize for the offense earlier, please do not take it to heart." He had regained the ability to speak, though it was unclear when.
Song Xiaodong looked at him and Xiao Liu indifferently, saying, "Everyone must take responsibility for their actions, especially when wielding the power in their hands."
"Mr. Song, we truly realize our mistake, please let us go," Zhao Chuo implored, dropping to his knees. Now that even Vice Mayor Su had been taken away by the disciplinary committee, it was needless to say what could happen to them as minor police officers; thus, they could only beg Song Xiaodong for mercy.
Song Xiaodong let out a cold laugh, "I haven't crippled or ruined you, sparing you already, and now simply holding you accountable for your actions is letting you off easy."
