Chapter 277

I and Shangguan Zhuren were silently smoking.

Thinking about how we could get into the villa to scout out the situation.

At this moment, Shi Yong saw our worried looks and said, "Ah, this matter is simple; just leave it to me to handle."

I asked Shi Yong, "How will you do it? What method do you have to go inside and scout the situation?"

Shi Yong pulled out a knife from his pocket,

"See? This is the knife Sun Dajun gave me. Tonight I will go into the villa and use this thing to capture a prisoner and bring him back."

"After interrogating him once, we will know whether Li Ming is being held there."

I said, "Shi Yong, you are thinking too simply."

Last time Ruan Wei came to Da Heng Group, he brought four people, all of whom were very capable.

As soon as they made a move, the Security Team was no match.

Don't forget, they also have more than ten people.

How could you get close to them? You'd likely fail to capture anyone and end up getting caught yourself, making things even more troublesome.

"Brother, last time it was because you didn't let me act. If I had acted, that brat Ruan Wei wouldn't have been able to escape."

"No need to ask, just go ahead. I'll go together with Xiao Long, and Xiao Long will provide outside support." Shi Yong said confidently at this moment.

I still know Shi Yong's abilities; he is no match for Ruan Wei's subordinates.

His level is enough to scare ordinary people in Zaocheng.

I estimate Shi Yong isn't even a match for Xiao Long.

After all, Xiao Long has received professional training.

Shi Yong is just a self-taught roughneck, relying on bravado to intimidate people.

Ruan Wei's underlings are not pushovers.

I shook my head,

"Shi Yong, let me and Shangguan Zhuren discuss this matter further; you don't need to rush."

Shi Yong angrily said, "What's there to discuss about such a trivial thing?"

Shangguan Zhuren laughed and said, "This Shi Yong is just hot-headed. Just now Shen Honghong asked you to buy her some daily supplies; hurry up and go."

Upon hearing that, Shi Yong laughed,

"I'll first take care of Honghong's errand, then come back later and go."

Shi Yong left.

"Shi Yong is such a reckless person; that method definitely won't work. Jianqiang, this is what I think. Since many of them live in the villa, they certainly need to eat, drink, and relieve themselves."

No matter what, they have to communicate with the outside.

They often go to that restaurant to eat, or have the restaurant deliver meals to them.

We can start from those places.

"We don't necessarily have to use force." Shangguan Zhuren said.

I nodded,

"Shangguan Zhuren, I think the same way. First let Ding Li and his team monitor the villa from a distance, to see what time those people come out and what they do."

"We need to get a good understanding of them, then scout out the reality."

"Yes, that's right. Don't rush or act rashly."

I took out my phone, found Ding Li's number,

and quickly dialed it,

Ding Li said on the phone, "Hello, Brother Zhao, have you seen clearly who that Ruan Wei is?"

I said, "Ding Li, I've already seen clearly; it's him. Also, there's something you need to do right away."

"That is, figure out a way to monitor the villa from a distance."

"See what time they come out to eat, which restaurant they go to."

"Then see who goes in and out of the villa."

"Please give us a detailed report."

Ding Li said on the phone, "Okay, Brother Zhao, I understand. Don't worry, I'm on it now."

I hung up Ding Li's call,

just about to say something to Shangguan Zhuren,

when my phone rang again,

I saw it was Xiao Wu's number,

so I hurriedly answered,

"Xiao Wu, what's up?"

Xiao Wu said on the phone, "Jianqiang, I've already handled the matter you arranged; I had Kong Xiangju call his father."

"As soon as that call was made, this kid was completely discouraged."

"Kong Shi directly scolded him over the phone."

"He told him to die outside and not come back."

"This kid was devastated."

"You were right; we must make this kid lose hope, otherwise he'll try to escape."

"We not only want to discourage him, but also have him personally do something: attack Kong Shi's weak point."

"Only then can he overthrow Kong Shi."

"I understand your meaning; this kid also said he'll do it when he has time, and after it's done I'll contact you again." Xiao Wu said.

When you had Kong Xiangju contact Kong Shi, you weren't on the ship, were you?

The new SIM card I have him using to contact Kong Shi in Huaihai City—don't worry, Jianqiang, they can't trace it.

That'll do.

After Xiao Wu hung up the phone,

Shangguan Zhuren asked me: "Jianqiang, whose phone call was that?"

I said: "It's Xiao Wu's; he had Kong Xiangju call Kong Shi to make this kid give up."

"What did Kong Shi say to him? Is he trying to save him?" Shangguan Zhuren said.

"Hmph, Kong Shi directly scolded him on the phone, telling him to die outside. This kid has completely given up. Next, he'll deal a harsh blow to Kong Shi." I said.

"What harsh move will he make against Kong Shi,"

"He won't harm himself, will he?" Shangguan Zhuren asked.

I chuckled,

"That's right; he intends to strike at Kong Shi's weak point."

"What is Kong Shi's weak point?" Shangguan Zhuren asked.

"Kong Shi's illegitimate son is named Lei Lei; Kong Xiangju knows where he lives."

After Shangguan Zhuren heard me finish,

He shouted angrily: "This Kong Xiangju is a beast, actually wanting to kidnap his own younger brother—it's practically retribution for Kong Shi."

"We'll decide this matter based on the situation; if we rescue Li Ming on our side, we won't let that kid act—after all, he's a child."

I didn't speak; Shangguan Zhuren is too merciful.

I can't be merciful now; against enemies, I must harden my heart.

I have no turning back; my heart is now as hard as stone. Everyone is locked in a life‑or‑death struggle—whoever shows weakness won't survive.

That afternoon, Ding Li called me and said: "Zhao Ge, I've observed these past two days; that group of people sends two or three members each day to take turns eating at a fast‑food restaurant."

After eating, they pack many portions to take back.

Yesterday I saw a black Mercedes‑benz pull up, but we couldn't see who was inside.

But the license plate is from the south; there's nothing else of note.

I said to Ding Li: "Good, Ding Li, what's the name of that fast‑food restaurant?"

Ding Li said: "Auspicious Fast Food Restaurant."

"Then I understand; keep monitoring your side and let me know if anything happens."

After hanging up, I told Shangguan Zhuren: "Shangguan Zhuren, Ding Li's side reported that this group often goes to Auspicious Fast Food Restaurant to eat,"

"They mainly take the food away to eat elsewhere. I feel this is an opportunity."

After Shangguan Zhuren heard me out, he asked: "Jianqiang, what do you think? Speak up, I want to hear."

I chuckled: "We can use the swap‑out scheme."

"The swap‑out scheme."

"Yes, they send two or three people out to get meals, then return. We'll wait for them on the road and figure out how to swap their lunch boxes."

"Then we'll bring our prepared lunch boxes back, and after that we'll begin our operation." I said.

Shangguan Zhuren said: "I don't get it—what's the point of swapping the lunch boxes? They're all lunch boxes; whoever eats them, it's the same."

I chuckled, pulled something from my pocket, and showed it to Shangguan Zhuren.

"Our swapped lunch boxes contain this."