Chapter 180: Contact Xiao Fang

When I escaped on the fifth day, my spirit was somewhat broken.

Seeing instant noodles and sausage made me want to vomit.

I can't eat these things anymore; they're not healthy at all.

There were no cigarettes left. Every day I was bored, counting cigarette butts on the ground for fun.

It's really annoying.

I can't stand this life any longer.

I decided to go out; worst case, I'd get caught. Living like this is also a punishment.

Thinking this through, I strode out of the house.

But as soon as I stepped out the door, I retreated back inside.

If they catch me, what's the point of running? I might as well not have run back then.

Then I returned to the house,

Upon entering the house, I felt uneasy.

Mainly because I couldn't see any hope in my heart; it was extreme pessimism.

I never imagined selling the house would end like this; I should have listened to Xiao Feng.

No more deathbed struggles.

Even if I don't struggle, will they let me go?

Impossible.

I must survive.

I want to live, to live for the future.

I cannot let myself die; I cannot die at their hands.

I want revenge; my Da Heng Group cannot be given away for nothing to them.

Thinking this, a force grew again in my heart.

At this moment,

I raised my finger, put it in my mouth, and bit down hard,

blood flowed straight from my fingertip,

I looked at this red blood,

feeling my blood was still warm.

So I used my fingertip to write two big characters on the wall: "Revenge."

After writing it, I felt quite satisfied inside.

Isn't the purpose of my survival like this just for future revenge?

I keep saying, a mature man does not die tragically, but lives humbly for his ideals.

Then I must do that.

I will live humbly.

To live for the future, to live for what's to come.

I let out a breath.

My mind began to work normally; right now I must understand the outside situation.

But who would be suitable to go through?

After thinking it over, I thought of someone,

Who.

Xiao Fang from Zaocheng Radio.

She isn't very close to me, but from her eyes I feel she is a kind girl.

She wouldn't report me.

Thinking this, I opened my old phone,

found Xiao Fang's number.

Then I quickly turned off the old phone.

I used the new phone to start dialing Xiao Fang's mobile number.

Xiao Fang answered the phone quickly,

"Hello, who is this?"

After a moment of silence on the phone I said, "Hello, Xiao Fang, I'm Zhao Jianqiang."

"Ah, you, I'm in a meeting; I'll call you back later." Xiao Fang was a bit nervous, then she hung up.

I don't know if Xiao Fang was really in a meeting,

if she doesn't call back, then there's no point contacting her at all.

If she reports me, then I'll resign myself to fate.

Xiao Fang became my only lifeline.

I held the phone in the house and began walking around in circles.

I silently counted my steps.

When I counted to 216 steps,

my phone rang,

I saw it was Xiao Fang calling,

I hurriedly answered,

"Chairman Zhao, where are you? How are you now?" Xiao Fang asked anxiously.

I said, "I'm in Lanling; I'm still safe for now. I want to learn about the outside situation through you."

"Chairman Zhao, how did you suddenly get into trouble? I don't quite understand. From what I've heard, you're accused of gang connections, tax evasion, and even murder—it's terrifying. I just can't believe you're that kind of person." Xiao Fang said.

"Yeah, I don't believe it either. Is it just everyone pushing when the wall falls? Others say whatever they want; as long as you don't believe it, that's fine. This happened very suddenly. I left in a rush and didn't have time to explain."

"Right now, I don't know much about the outside situation. I've thought about it for a long time but haven't found a suitable person. I just want to learn about the outside situation and the group's affairs." I said.

"The outside situation is unfavorable for you; the winds are tight. I heard they've issued an arrest warrant for you. Superiors have sent people to be stationed at your group company."

"Sun Dajun was arrested."

"The Southern Group sent people to take over your company."

"They are currently clearing your company's accounts."

"I don't know much else either."

I said, "Thank you, this is very important. Do you know Director Kang? How is she now? Has she been arrested?"

Xiao Fang said, "I know Director Kang, but I haven't heard anything about her being arrested. I only heard that Sun Dajun was caught."

"She has no news at all."

"I understand, thank you. Nothing else is wrong. If anything comes up, just call this number directly." I said.

"Chairman Zhao, I want to ask you where exactly in Lanling you are. I want to see you; I have something important to tell you. Can you meet me conveniently? You don't need to worry—I won't report you." Xiao Fang said.

"I certainly believe you; if I didn't, I wouldn't be contacting you. If you come here, I'm afraid I'd affect you. Because my current status is different from before—I'm a criminal suspect."

"You should understand, the more you interact with me, the worse it is for you." I said.

"As long as you trust me, it's fine. I want to meet you; there's something important, and someone wants to see you." Xiao Fang said.

"Who?" I asked.

"It's confidential for now. These days I've been quietly inquiring about your whereabouts, afraid you might really be arrested."

"Today I answered your call, knowing you're safe, I felt relieved."

"Tell me your address quickly; I'll try to get you out. It's not safe for you in Lanling." Xiao Fang said.

After hearing Xiao Fang's words,

I had doubts in my heart; she said there were important matters and someone wanted to see me,

but she wouldn't say who. I wondered if she was deceiving me, trying to get me to reveal my address and then report me.

After thinking, I felt that trusting a person means believing them completely, and I didn't think Xiao Fang was that kind of person.

So I boldly told Xiao Fang where I currently live.

After Xiao Fang heard me finish, she simply said, "Okay."

They hung up the phone.

After Xiao Fang hung up, I held my phone and fell into deep thought.

My relationship with Xiao Fang isn't deep; I contacted her just to learn about the outside situation through her.

She seems to care about me a lot and even wants to bring me to meet a very important person.

Xiao Fang is essentially involved now.

I really don't want it to be this way.

But for now, I have no other option.

I have no money left; if I stay here squatting, something will happen sooner or later.

I must find another way to continue hiding.

From Xiao Fang I learned that Sun Dajun was arrested, and Niu Ju didn't protect him.

Kang Yali is fine, but there's no news about her.

The Southern Group has already stationed itself in our group to begin liquidation work.

Everything proceeded smoothly according to Kong Shi's wishes.

We're done for.

We've ended.

The Da Heng Group no longer bears the Zhao name; it now belongs to the Southern Group.

I've become a fugitive, and Sun Dajun was arrested.

Both of us, the old man and I, are finished.

That slippery fellow Niu Ju—at the critical moment he didn't even protect Sun Dajun, let alone me.

If I were to go in, I definitely wouldn't protect anyone.

Thinking about this, it seems escaping was the right move.

We must find a way to locate Kang Yali; the fifty million we got from selling our house later is still deposited in Huaihai Bank, an account unknown to Kong Shi and the Southern Group.

To use that account's money, my fingerprint password is required.

Thinking about this, I stood up again; I am not completely without resources,

Besides the Qi He Kuang mine, there's also that fifty million; my confidence has greatly increased.