The staircase leading to the office on the fourth floor.
Several women with golden hairpins stood there, their brows furrowed in a cold standoff.
With their garish attire and valiant demeanor,
it was clear they were not to be trifled with.
Jiang Baoguo gritted his teeth but ultimately ascended the staircase.
"Ladies, would you be so kind as to announce my presence? Jiang Baoguo seeks an audience with your boss."
"Considering the esteemed visit from the City Lord, we should show proper respect,"
Mao Tu toyed with her long nails, scarcely giving him a glance, "However, our boss is currently busy and probably not in a position to receive guests. Moreover, we lowly folk have made this place rather shabby, which would be unsuitable for someone of your delicate stature to enter."
"Ladies… I'm aware it's due to my lax discipline that my subordinates have spouted nonsense. I've specifically come to apologize, and the person in question has already been punished by me!"