Chapter 146

Shi Yong - line2

Zhang Zong - line1

Brother, you really know how to joke; originally it's Zhang Zong, not looking Li Kezhang Zong but like someone else.

"It's not this Zhang Zong, it's that Zhang Zong, the former Zhang Zong," I explained.

"The former Zhang Zong is still Zhang Zong. Your saying it like this just makes things more confusing; hurry up and drink, the dishes are getting cold," Shi Yong said, raising his wine cup.

Shi Yong, do you still remember the former Zhang Zong? The Zhang Zong when we worked at Niushiling, and also Wu Xiezi. Later, in the demolition department of Lanling County, we founded Da Cheng Company.

Zhou Wei - line29

"What? Impossible, wasn't that Zhang Zong dead outside?" Shi Yong shuddered while holding his wine cup, spilling the wine.

Liu Xian - line10

"How could it be impossible? That Zhang Zong didn't die. After the incident at Liu Xian, he fled and wasn't caught. The news about his death must be false," I said, lighting a cigarette and taking a puff.

Da Heng Group - line12

Looking at me, he said: "Brother, this is too unbelievable. If it's that Zhang Zong, would he know that Da Heng Group is what we founded? What would he think?"

I looked at Shi Yong and said: "I don't know what he would think, but if it's that Zhang Zong, he would definitely know us. Because Ya Li knows us; how could she not report to him?"

Ruan Wei - line19

Niu Ju - line19

"It can't be certain, but from the voice you can hear that it's similar to that Zhang Zong's voice. Only by seeing the person in person can you recognize them."

"Are you being too suspicious? How could there be such a coincidence? There are many Zhang Zongs, it's impossible. Besides, that Zhang Zong is a fugitive; how could he possibly establish such a large enterprise in the south?" Shi Yong said.

"Anything is possible; I'm becoming more suspicious, wanting to know whether that person is the original Zhang Zong. There might be someone who knows the full inside story," I said, taking a puff of my cigarette and continuing.

"Who? Could it be Ruan Wei? Just ask Niu Ju and you'll know," Shi Yong said.

"It's not Ruan Wei; this Ruan Wei doesn't know our past. It's Ya Li—do you know? We know her, and Zhang Zong also knows her. If it's that Zhang Zong, Ya Li has been hiding it from us. Only by finding Ya Li can we confirm Zhang Zong," I said.

But Ya Li has disappeared and we can't get in touch—what should we do? Shi Yong spread his hands and said.

If only I had asked Ya Li back then—this matter got messed up. I said helplessly.

If only you had known earlier, you would have had a child with Ya Li. Alright, stop overthinking—let's drink. Shi Yong finished speaking and raised his wine cup.

At this moment I suddenly said to Shi Yong: "Shi Yong, if you were that Zhang Zong, knowing I am the original Sun Yansheng and this Da Heng Group is what I founded, what would you think?"

This is simple—take revenge. You messed him up badly, so of course he wants revenge. And there's the matter with your sister-in-law. I believe his hatred for you is quite strong. Shi Yong took a sip of wine and said.

After hearing Shi Yong's words,

I fell into deep thought; Shi Yong's words were simple,

Given Zhang Zong's past character, he will definitely retaliate against us.

Zhou Wei has become my wife, and Xiao Shitou calls me dad. No man can let go of such a thing in his heart.

If he seeks revenge, that would leave me with nothing.

All current phenomena are like this: they won't let me sell the house, causing internal chaos in the company.

The group company could go bankrupt at any time.

The crux of the problem is, how did he become familiar with Kong Shi?

The lending relationship between me and him was a line pulled by Kong Shi.

What secret is there between Kong Shi and this Zhang Zong?

It seems the problem's complexity has exceeded my imagination.

Shi Yong said: "Brother, let's drink. Who cares whether it's Zhang Zong or not—why am I thinking so much? Whatever he can do, we should just drink, drink."

I also raised my wine cup and clinked it with Shi Yong's,

took a sip,

then said: "Shi Yong, do you still remember where that Zhang Zong's hometown is?"

"Teng County—I remember Wu Xiezi told me that before." Shi Yong answered.

"Teng County is big—can you specifically know which township and village he's from?" I asked.

Shi Yong shook his head,

"It's been so many years—who still remembers? Besides, the person who knew him well was Wu Xiezi, who's already dead. That Zhang Zong probably has hardly anyone left who remembers him."

"Shi Yong, go inquire tomorrow about the exact location of that Zhang Zong's original hometown." I arranged.

"Brother, this task is too hard. People have been missing for so many years—how can we inquire?" Shi Yong said with difficulty.

"Aren't you capable? Didn't you say in Zaocheng there's nothing you can't find out?" I said sternly.

"You still took it seriously? I was just bragging. Drink." Shi Yong raised his wine cup again.

I stopped Shi Yong with my hand,

"Shi Yong, this matter must be handled. Besides Wu Xiezi knowing Zhang Zong, there are also many people familiar with Zhang Zong at Jian'an Company in Lanling County. Do you still remember Technician Jiao? He had a good relationship with Zhang Zong. Now retired at home, you can ask him. I'm not in a position to intervene." I reminded Shi Yong.

Okay, I'll go back to Lanling tomorrow, find all the elderly at Lanling County's Jian'an Company, ask them—I'll dig about one meter deep if needed to get Zhang Zong's detailed address. By the way, I'll use that 300,000 to buy a house in Lanling. Shi Yong said.

I nodded,

"Shi Yong, this matter is very important. We'll drink first, tomorrow you need to handle it. The house just needs to be old, as long as it's livable."

After Shi Yong finished his drink,

"Don't worry, brother, I'll take care of this small matter."

I also finished my drink.

Because Zhang Zong's phone call disturbed my thoughts, I didn't dare drink more.

I only drank one cup and then stopped.

I started eating by wrapping spicy chicken in a pancake.

After finishing the meal, Shi Yong tidied up the hygiene,

Then I said: "Brother, I took Zhengzheng to the gym, you stay in the office yourself."

I waved and told Shi Yong to leave.

I was the only one in the room,

I lit a cigarette and started smoking.

What does Zhang Zong mean by calling me today?

We can sell the house, so why would he agree? Is it because Niu Ju caught Ruan Wei?

Everyone has someone in their hands, but his detention is illegal, while ours is lawful.

That's the difference.

We should have an advantage over him.

At that moment, my phone rang,

I saw it was a call from Niu Ju,

"Jianqiang, everything's settled; Dajun can come back tomorrow, you can relax. One call from Ruan Wei settles everything."

It seems this kid carries weight in the Southern Group.

Once Dajun comes back, I'll release this kid.

"Jianqiang, how about that?" Niu Ju said over the phone.

I said: "Niu Ju, okay, we originally just wanted to give this guy a show of force; he's too arrogant."

As long as Dajun comes back, you let him go; we also don't want to get too stiff with the Southern Group. Their Zhang Zong also called me,

agreed that our new building can launch sales.

"That's great. I didn't expect that catching this guy could kill two birds with one stone." Niu Ju said happily.