Lin Qiao responded to Hou Guozhong with a smile, but didn't shake his hands. She was trying to let him know that she wasn't at the same level as him. He was a level-seven superpowered man indeed, but in her eyes, he was still in a lower place than her, not to mention the fact that he was only a Deputy Chief.
She responded to his greetings because she wanted to be polite. However, if she shook his hand, she would be lowering herself.
"Let's go and meet your Chief. Tell us about your current situation," Wu Chengyue stood beside Lin Qiao as he nodded at Hou Guozhong smilingly. He didn't stop, but kept moving forward.
Hou Guozhong stepped aside and moved slightly backward, then followed by their side.