Chapter 183

After I finished drinking, I said to Shangguan Zhuren: "Shangguan Zhuren, you had Xiao Fang bring me here to see you, not just to listen to your lecture, right?"

Shangguan Zhuren laughed,

"Jianqiang, I want to educate everyone, but nobody listens. Of course, inviting you here is still important. Let's discuss together what our next step should be."

What we mean is, Shangguan Zhuren and I are bound together.

I looked at Shangguan Zhuren and said seriously: "Shangguan Zhuren, I am now like this, already become a fugitive, wanted by the authorities, and could be arrested at any time. I fear that being with me will drag you into this muddy water and wet your shoes; besides, I no longer have hundreds of millions of assets, and I have no way to repay you."

Shangguan Zhuren heard me finish and laughed heartily,

"I don't need any repayment; I now have enough food and clothing. Let me tell you this: you want revenge, and I want revenge too. The grudge from when Kong Shi humiliated me years ago, because of the Zaocheng Grand Hotel project, I discovered huge financial problems inside and was preparing to report to Zhu Sheng. He actually removed me, added a charge against me, and even placed me under residential surveillance."

So I couldn't see anyone; after waiting a long time, I sneaked out from where I used to live and came to reside here. My old partner, upset by this, left early. Have I made myself clear?

Not only do you and Kong Shi have a grudge, I also bear a grudge against Kong Shi. I must clear the false charge originally placed on me; I have done this kind of work my whole life, and in my old age to be buried under such a charge is unacceptable to me.

I am not doing this for money; on this point you can rest assured. Our alliance serves two purposes: first, to clear my own reputation; second, to eliminate these bad apples in Zaocheng.

"Look at Zaocheng's development over these years: the poor areas grow poorer, the rich areas grow richer, awash in wealth. Eating and drinking have become a norm, corruption rampates. How can this continue?" Shangguan Zhuren said solemnly.

Xiao Fang beside him also continued: "Chairman Zhao, please trust my father; if my father wanted to harm you, he would have already sent people to arrest you."

What my father says is true. I also don't want my father to bear this humiliating name; I feel too sorry for his character. We must join forces.

After hearing Xiao Fang, I looked at Shangguan Zhuren,

I thought to myself, I said, that year Shangguan Zhuren suddenly retired; I asked Kong Shi, and Kong Shi explained to me that it was due to a serious mistake.

When I went to see Shangguan Zhuren, there were other people present; I couldn't even say an extra word.

Later Shangguan Zhuren disappeared; it turns out this is what happened.

The struggle in officialdom is forever this intense.

Since Shangguan Zhuren is helping me, this is a great fortune for me. Now I am alone, a solitary individual; even survival is a problem.

It's wonderful to have someone voluntarily help me.

I said excitedly: "Shangguan Zhuren, since you're not afraid of the trouble, what more is there to say? I am now in need of help. Xiao Fang knows me; my survival is currently a problem, and in the past few days, out of anger, I have been banging my head against the wall every day."

In a lifetime, gradually moving upward is something one can accept, but this sudden drop from above is another matter.

The gap in my heart is truly too great; I find it hard to accept.

"I understand your feelings. I have been monitoring your situation; in the past I once wanted to find you to talk, advising you not to get too close to Kong Shi and Niu Ju, but my position prevented me from speaking with you. You certainly wouldn't have listened to me then, because the development of your Da Heng Group depended on their support."

"Now things are different; we are roughly equal. This old man's words you will now hear. You are no longer the exalted Chairman Zhao Jianqiang. Therefore, sometimes it is not a mistake for life to go downward; if you were still up there, we would still have no chance to talk." Shangguan Zhuren said, taking a puff of smoke.

"Shangguan Zhuren's criticism is right; when one is high and mighty, it's hard to stay grounded. Sometimes I can't take in anyone's words."

That's why I made such a mistake and ended up where I am today.

Fortunately I met Shangguan Zhuren and Miss Xiao Fang,

with your support,

I, Zhao Jianqiang, am deeply grateful to you, and I raise a cup to you.

Having said that, I lifted a cup of wine to salute Shangguan Zhuren.

Shangguan Zhuren laughed,

took the drink and drank it.

"Jianqiang, don't be overly optimistic about anything. Even if we help you, success is not guaranteed. Know that we currently have nothing."

So don't raise your hopes too high.

Our road is still long; it might not be just one month, but a year or even longer.

I know your desire for revenge is strong now.

The stronger this is, the more we should temporarily do nothing.

Really, Jianqiang, now being in a weak position means just a defensive stance: protect your body, protect your resources, and that's enough.

"Then what should we do next, Shangguan Zhuren? Your meaning is to do nothing at all." I said.

"Drink, drink. Jianqiang, what resources do you still have that we can use?" Shangguan Zhuren asked.

I then told Shangguan Zhuren everything: that Xiao Feng would take over the Qi He Mine, that Kang Yali holds the money from my house sale, and that Director Qi is willing to help me.

After hearing me finish, Shangguan Zhuren remained silent, puffing on a cigarette without speaking.

After a while, Shangguan Zhuren then said: "Jianqiang, as far as we can see, the only thing we can grasp is the Qi He Mine. But is that Du Huzi reliable?"

I said: "He should be reliable; we have a good personal relationship, and he has one million yuan from the mine purchase, which is his pension, plus his share of the mine's dividends. He wouldn't fall out over money, would he?"

"That works; Du Huzi won't betray us as long as his interests are served."

"The money you said Kang Yali has from selling the house, nearly fifty million, is not feasible." Shangguan Zhuren analyzed.

"How could it be impossible? This money can only be opened with my fingerprint; no one else dares to touch it. As long as we find Kang Yali, the money is in her hands." I said.

"Jianqiang, you still don't understand; this is a scheme set up jointly by Niu Ju and the woman called Kang Yali. Don't even think about that money."

They have allied with the Bank Manager and already divided your money.

Whether there is a password or not, they can move it just the same.

As long as the Bank Manager agrees.

I estimate that this house‑sale money is compensation from Kong Shi to Niu Ju, which is why Zhang Zong of the Southern Group agreed to let you sell a building.

Kong Shi and Niu Ju certainly have an agreement.

You fell for their trap. Why did Sun Dajun go in while Kang Yali did not?

This explains the problem.

Niu Ju also abandoned Sun Dajun.

They jointly set a trap, letting you sell the house first; no matter how much money you get, it has nothing to do with you. Once you finish selling the house, the money goes to the Bank Manager.

Kong Shi will then directly arrest you. In this way you will bear all the charges, and secretly opening a private account in another bank is also illegal.

You can't even be found now,

That money is dead money; they have a way to handle it.

Niu Ju letting you run back then was exactly for this purpose.

After hearing Shangguan Zhuren's analysis, I suddenly understood; it turned out to be this.

Damn, it's too ruthless, scheming me like this.

I've become a plaything in their hands; the most hateful is Kang Yali.

Her acting talent has already deceived me and Sun Dajun; we two have let this woman play us in her palm.

Really infuriating. Thinking of this, my teeth grind.

If Kang Yali appears before me, I would really stab her to death with a knife.

Being a person has no bottom line.

A woman deceives everyone, even Sun Dajun who loves her so much.

How could such a woman have love? How could there be a good outcome.