Chapter 184: Changing Name

After Shangguan Zhuren had me analyze it like this, I understood a lot. They are all trying to scheme against me.

They are squeezing wealth from me.

I am truly useless.

I couldn't even see it.

So, Director Qi, can that still be used? I've already promised him, sent over the four-hundred-million contract, and promised him that if he helps me, I'll give him a hundred million." I said.

Jianqiang, don't blame yourself. Such things can't be entirely your fault; when you're in the situation, how can you see clearly?

Only the bystander sees clearly.

The Director Qi you mentioned is completely unreliable. He's already retired—how much ability does he have left? Besides, he's already gone out; how could he easily come back?

He says he can help you just to get you to fax the contract. I believe next they will talk with Zhang Zong of the Southern Group.

What specific results they discuss have nothing to do with you.

On this point, don't count on them; everything must rely on yourself." Shangguan Zhuren analyzed.

After hearing that, I felt chilly inside.

This is also hopeless; damn, what nonsense is this.

I directly told Shangguan Zhuren, 'Director Qi revealed to me that the true master behind the Southern Group is Liu Shiru of the Liu family.'

His father, Liu Hong, died in prison because of my report.

Now Liu Shiru's true aim is to put me to death.

Shangguan Zhuren, our opponents aren't just Niu Ju, Kong Shi, and others; there's also the Liu family.

What should we do?

Oh, there's also the Liu family—I said Kong Shi dared to move against Zhu Sheng, and now I see. It seems the Liu family hasn't been eradicated yet,

Liu Hong is dead, but Liu Shiru is still alive.

Jianqiang, don't rush.

Walk step by step, eat bite by bite; no matter who's behind it, we'll face them one by one." Shangguan Zhuren said after taking a puff of cigarette.

Xiao Fang asked Shangguan Zhuren, 'Dad, who is Liu Shiru?'

Shangguan Zhuren replied, 'He's a scumbag; his father Liu Hong is Liu Sheng. It's almost been twenty years. This Liu Shiru is about fifty—who would have thought this kid hasn't died yet.'

I said, 'Shangguan Zhuren, this matter is very complicated; for Xiao Fang's safety, I suggest we not let her participate.'

Xiao Fang immediately said, 'Chairman Zhao, having said that, I'm already sitting here and know everything; just don't let me participate in this.'

Upon hearing his daughter say that, Shangguan Zhuren laughed,

Jianqiang, don't worry; Xiao Fang just needs to pass along a message—she doesn't need to do anything else.

We have many things that are inconvenient to show up for.

Since Shangguan Zhuren said all that, I don't feel right saying anything else.

I said, 'Shangguan Zhuren, it's almost October now, and Du County will start selling Qi He Kuang. I must contact Xiao Feng to come from Hainan and secure the Qi He Kuang.'

Shangguan Zhuren nodded,

Our only resource now is Qi He Kuang; without money in hand we can't proceed. We need money, and a lot of it, to accomplish big things.

First step: get the Qi He Kuang in hand. Let Xiao Fang bring your handwritten letter to Du County,

Ask him when they will list the Qi He Kuang for sale.

So Xiao Feng can come from Hainan. Jianqiang, write a letter to Du County—phone calls are easy to wiretap.

Xiao Fang said, 'Perfect, I'm going to Lanling tomorrow for an interview; I can also meet Du County then.'

Shangguan Zhuren said, 'Everything must be done carefully; Du County isn't very safe either. Kong Shi is also watching him.'

Xiao Fang laughed, 'Dad, don't worry; if I can't even handle this small thing, I'm not your daughter. Look, I've already brought Chairman Zhao to your side—I've been worried these past days about his safety.'

Now there's no need to worry, right?

Shangguan Zhuren chuckled, 'Jianqiang, my daughter acts all wild and scattered, but she thinks highly of you—she mentions you to me every few days.'

Alright, then I'll leave tomorrow's matters to you.

I also hurriedly told Xiao Fang, 'Miss Xiao Fang, don't call me Chairman Zhao anymore—I'm not the chairman; call me Zhao Jianqiang.'

You can't call me that; if I call you Uncle Zhao, that's not right either; if I call you Brother Zhao, you'd have to call me Dad. What should I call you then?" Xiao Fang said laughing.

Upon hearing Xiao Fang say that,

I also laughed.

Shangguan Zhuren said, 'The title doesn't matter, Jianqiang; you still need to change your name. This name is too conspicuous—going out will easily cause trouble. See what name you'll change to.'

Changing names again—I've changed my name many times: from Zhaoerhai to Wang Xinsheng, then to Sun Yansheng, and finally to Zhao Jianqiang.

Each name change had its own story.

I thought a moment and said, 'Shangguan Zhuren, do you remember? Back when Huang Shi was still alive, to overthrow the then Bai Hu and Bai Lang,

Huang Shi advised me to change my name so that the name Wang Xinsheng would disappear, and even specially made me an ash box.

So today, facing this situation again, I've decided to let Wang Xinsheng come back—should I change my name to Wang Xinsheng? Anyway, they're all my names; I've used them all.

I certainly remember that banquet. Wang Xinsheng, Wang Xinsheng—this name is good, meaning a new beginning; just do Kong Shi and Niu Ju know this name?" Shangguan Zhuren asked.

They probably know; it's been over twenty years—they've long forgotten." I said.

Impossible to forget; I'll give you a new name: Zhou Fuhai." Shangguan Zhuren took a puff of cigarette.

I said, 'Zhou Fuhai—this name is too unfamiliar.'

Being unfamiliar is good, Jianqiang; don't overthink it—this name change is just our first step. When outsiders are around, we'll call you Zhou Fuhai; among ourselves we'll continue calling you Jianqiang.

Xiao Fang laughed, 'Then I'll call you Fu Hai big brother. How about that?'

I smiled and said nothing.

Shangguan Zhuren told Xiao Fang, 'Tomorrow after you go to Lanling and meet Du County, then go to Lao Jia's engraving shop on Yongfu Road in Lanling County; he can make fake IDs. Have him make one that can be checked online. The name will be Zhou Fuhai, age forty-five, household registration in Xi Cheng District of Sijiucheng. I'll give you the photo later.'

Xiao Fang nodded,

"Dad, okay. Is changing the name because we're afraid Chairman Zhao will have people recognize us?"

Shangguan Zhuren said, "There is consideration regarding this."

"Dad, just changing the name isn't enough; nowadays high-tech stuff is too powerful. Facial recognition—if there's a similar face, surveillance can easily identify. Chairman Zhao basically has no way to go out; can't he wear makeup every time he goes out.

Otherwise, as soon as you go out, you'll get caught." Xiao Fang said.

After listening to Xiao Fang's words,

I said, "Really can't do it; from today I'll grow hair and beard, go out wearing sunglasses, then they won't recognize me."

Xiao Fang shook her head and said, "Once or twice is fine, but long-term definitely won't work; besides, your voice can also be recognized."

Looks like it's really a trouble; could it be that I can't go out for my whole life and have become a fugitive.

Can't this grudge be avenged either?

I involuntarily lit up a cigarette.