Chapter 147: They Returned from the South

"It's mainly Niu Ju's skillful command that lets us capture these people," I said.

"Fine, Jianqiang, wasn't it your idea? I don't want to take advantage of this. When the big force arrives, we'll get together properly," Niu Ju said.

"That's what I said—when the big force arrives, we should have a proper drink," I said.

"Goodbye, Jianqiang," Niu Ju said.

"Niu Ju, goodbye," I said.

After hanging up, I thought to myself that Niu Ju was now much better to me.

The main reason is my heavy reliance on Sun Dajun. It seems this Sun Dajun is very important.

Ya Li also contributes among us.

When I think of Ya Li, I tell myself that if Sun Dajun returns tomorrow and can bring Kang Yali over, that would be perfect; I need to ask her properly,

whether that Zhang Zong is actually the original Zhang Zong.

The night passed quickly.

In the afternoon, Shi Yong called from Lanling,

"Brother, I've already traced the address of Zhang Zong's original hometown."

I asked, "Where in Teng County?"

Shi Yong replied, "In Teng County, Zhang Wang Town, Mazhuang Village."

I said, "Can you be sure?"

Shi Yong said, "Of course I can be sure; Technician Jiao told me. He's very familiar with that Zhang Zong and even went back to his hometown with him."

I said, "Alright, then come back."

"Do you still need me to go to Zhang Wang Town, Mazhuang Village to investigate?" Shi Guang asked.

"Great, Shi Yong, I like you for that—you can infer from one thing to another. Look into Zhang Zong's family situation, who all are in his household. If you can find out who he has a particularly strong relationship with in the village, that would be best," I said.

"Sigh, brother, I was just speaking offhand, and you took it seriously," Shi Yong said.

I ignored Shi Yong and hung up his call.

I took out a cigarette,

didn't light it right away,

held it in my hand,

thinking about past events,

After Liu Xian's incident, County Magistrate was transferred from Teng County.

Back then, Director Kong Shi came over together with County Magistrate.

They were all from Teng County,

I recall Kong Shi telling me his hometown is in Zhang Wang Town of Teng County.

If Zhang Zong is also from Zhang Wang Town, then Zhang Zong and the current Kong Shi might know each other.

If they're from the same village, then their relationship should be even more familiar.

So I asked Shi Yong to investigate, to see if any information could be obtained to confirm my judgment.

The situation became clearer and clearer.

I thought to myself.

Niu Ju said Sun Dajun could return today,

I glanced at my phone; it was almost five o'clock.

I wondered if he could really come back.

So I dialed Sun Dajun's number,

At that moment Sun Dajun's line was no longer busy.

The call connected quickly,

Sun Dajun's voice came through the phone,

"Father, we are already safe. I'm now hurrying to Zaocheng. I should be back at the company around six."

"Dajun, that's great; your safety is more important than anything. I haven't rested well these past two days."

"Did you come back on your own?"

"Father, Ya Li and I came back together. She has already resigned from the Southern Group," Sun Dajun said.

Sun Dajun also brought Ya Li over, and no longer calls her Kang Yali.

It seems their relationship has progressed further.

This matter has (caused).

I feel very uncomfortable inside.

I said to Sun Dajun, "It's fine that you came back together; be careful on the road, go straight to the ninth floor of the company, I'll be waiting for you."

"Alright, Father, I'll go straight to you," Sun Dajun said.

I hung up the phone,

After a little over an hour, Sun Dajun could arrive at the company with Ya Li; I need to wait for Ya Li and question her directly.

A quick hour passed,

Sun Dajun came to see me with Ya Li,

Only a few days have passed, and Sun Dajun looks a bit weary, while Ya Li's face clearly shows some fine wrinkles.

It seems they experienced something unusual in the South.

"Dad, we've arrived," Sun Dajun said, holding Ya Li's hand.

Ya Li looked at me and said, "Chairman, I made you worry."

I quickly stood up,

"Sun Dajun, Ya Li, they didn't hurt you, right? Sit down quickly."

Ya Li and Sun Dajun sat on the sofa in front of me.

"Dad, don't worry, they wouldn't dare do anything to us. They just detained us in the hotel and wouldn't let us go out," Sun Dajun said.

"I didn't expect them to be like this; it's so shameless. After Sun Dajun went to the Southern Group and found me, he was going to take me away. Who could have thought they'd directly send people to lock us in the hotel, confiscate our phones, and have someone watch us."

"Chairman, I've never been treated like this. They bully people too much," Ya Li said, then started crying in front of me.

When Ya Li started crying,

Sun Dajun quickly pulled out a tissue and wiped Ya Li's tears,

"Ya Li, don't cry. We've already returned safely; there's nothing more to worry about. Don't be afraid, I will always protect you."

Ya Li kept crying and then leaned onto Sun Dajun's shoulder,

Sun Dajun gently patted Ya Li's neck.

I couldn't quite accept the affectionate scene between the two of them.

I said, "Alright, Ya Li, stop crying. As long as you came back, that's enough."

Ya Li only then got up from Sun Dajun.

She wiped her tears with a tissue.

I asked Sun Dajun, "Sun Dajun, when you went to the Southern Group, did you meet their Zhang Zong?"

Sun Dajun said, "Dad, the Southern Group is very powerful locally. That 30‑story high-rise is theirs.

I didn't see their Zhang Zong.

After I arrived, I went straight to Ya Li, and I wanted to leave there quickly. Who could have thought they'd send people to grab us directly? They have no law at all. Dad, I want to sue them.

to protect our rights with the law."

"Sun Dajun, you still know about the law. Think about it: you entered someone else's territory and took their people away; they definitely wouldn't be willing to let that happen," I said.

"Dad, Ya Li has already resigned from the Southern Group. On what grounds can they refuse to let her go?" Sun Dajun said.

"Ya Li is not an ordinary staff member; she's a core member of the Group Company. They have the right not to release her, just as we, as core members of our Group Company, couldn't just let someone be taken away. Let's drop this matter, don't bring it up again.

And don't pursue any legal route.

In the future, be careful in your actions; you can't be so sloppy," I criticized Sun Dajun.

Sun Dajun wanted to say something, but Ya Li stopped him with a look,

Sun Dajun immediately fell silent,

Ya Li said, "Chairman, the criticism is correct. When Sun Dajun picked me up, I didn't think that much; I believed I had already resigned, the handover was clear, there was nothing left, so I planned to return with Sun Dajun.

We were still too young.

Chairman, as I said, let this matter be in the past. Sun Dajun, don't bring it up again, and we shouldn't pursue the Southern Group's matter.

Everyone still has to work together in the future."

I continued, "Right, Ya Li said it well. From now on, you are the company's General Manager, Ya Li is the company's Finance Director, and we still have debt issues with the Southern Group.

Such a relationship shouldn't become too strained; a compromise is enough.

Sun Dajun, have you told your Godfather at home?

Sun Dajun shook his head,

"Not yet; I came straight to the company."