Chapter 296: with translation of chapter title

By evening,

Shi Yong, Li Ming, and the others all arrived at the Silver Capital Hotel.

I also had the bank manager open several more rooms.

After everyone's lodging was arranged,

Shangguan Zhuren called me, Li Ming, Shi Yong, Xiao Long, and the others together in a room for a meeting.

Shangguan Zhuren said: "Our staying in Huaihai is only temporary, because Kong Shi and them can find the Qi He Mine, and they can also find us in Huaihai."

Li Ming, you all being able to leave the Qi He Mine safely has already got me worried.

Now they are too strong.

We must come up with a plan to deal with them.

I said: "Shangguan Zhuren, Kong Shi will definitely come to Huaihai City next; he already knows I'm hiding in Huaihai City. Just think, he will definitely retaliate against us."

We should move to another city.

I've considered this; we have many people, and now lodging requires real-name ID. As soon as we check in elsewhere, our identities will be exposed.

This is really troublesome." Shangguan Zhuren took out a cigarette and handed it around.

Shi Yong said: "There's nowhere to run, nowhere to hide; we might as well meet them head-on."

Li Ming said: "With just us few, how can we go head-to-head? They're all very capable; I once witnessed their training at a villa."

I'm not afraid of them; I've trained too." Shi Yong said that and was about to flex his muscles.

I quickly signaled Shi Yong to sit down.

Now who's in the mood to watch Shi Yong's performance?

I said: "No matter what, Huaihai City is no longer safe. I used Kong Xiangju to kidnap his brother, which enraged Kong Shi; he will certainly try every means to retaliate against us. It's early February now, just a few days until the New Year."

I feel we can't celebrate New Year in Huaihai City; we must leave, and if that's not possible, we can go to Xiao Wu's boat.

Upon hearing about going back onto the boat,

Shangguan Zhuren waved his hand and said: "Going back to the boat, I can't handle it physically, and the boat isn't safe either."

Besides the Northeastern Gang, Kong Shi might also be investigating how we came to Huaihai.

They only found out where we were heading from the boat.

Yeah, Shangguan Zhuren is right.

On the boat, there's nowhere to run.

This won't work, that won't work either.

Everyone fell silent, paused, and the room suddenly fell quiet.

We were all smoking.

After smoking for a while,

I suddenly thought of someone.

Shangguan Zhuren, I've thought of someone; I think we can try.

Let's not go back to the old district of Zaocheng; let's find Ding Li." Shangguan looked at me and asked.

I shook my head.

I believe we'll be caught before we even enter the old district; our former residence is known to them. The person I'm talking about is Zhang Zong.

Upon hearing me mention Zhang Zong,

Shi Yong shook his head.

Brother, aren't we just walking into a trap? If we look for him, he's currently looking for us.

I ignored Shi Yong.

I then said: "Shangguan Zhuren, I've had contact with Zhang Zong once; we had a good talk, and I found that Zhang Zong is also not on good terms with them."

Especially regarding Ruan Wei; he gestured to me several times, signaling me to act against Ruan Wei. I didn't act, but I had Shi Yong draw a little blood from Ruan Wei.

This is a fact; I stabbed Ruan Wei's arm." Shi Yong said proudly.

They do have conflicts, but if we ask Zhang Zong for help, that would mean letting him oppose the entire group. Brother, I feel it's not reliable." Li Ming said from the side.

Li Ming is right; they definitely have conflicts over interests, but they wouldn't do it for us; he would betray the whole group." Shangguan Zhuren said.

This is my analysis; when I spoke with him, I already said I could let Xiao Shitou recognize him as his father. You might not know, Xiao Shitou's biological father is Zhang Zong." I said, looking at everyone.

Xiao Shitou isn't your biological child; I didn't know that either." Shangguan Zhuren said.

Back when Zhou Wei married me, Xiao Shitou was already over three.

Zhou Wei used to be with Zhang Zong; after Zhang Zong ran into trouble and fled, Zhou Wei raised Xiao Shitou alone; I felt sorry for her and her child.

So I took in Zhou Wei and Xiao Shitou, and we lived together; this is all in the past, I originally didn't want to mention it.

But I want to say it so everyone knows. Xiao Shitou's father is Zhang Zong. Shi Yong knows more about this." I glanced at Shi Yong.

Shi Yong continued: "Yes, what my brother said is correct; Xiao Shitou is Zhang Zong's offspring."

I can testify to this.

My brother's several children aren't his biological ones; they...

Alright, why are you dragging out the Xiao Shitou topic?" I immediately covered Shi Yong's mouth.

This Shi Yong, he blurts out everything.

I just want everyone to understand the past; even if I don't say it, everyone already knows; there's nothing hidden, right, Brother Li Ming? Xiao Long also knows." Shi Yong said.

Li Ming and Xiao Long could only smile.

Jianqiang, what do you mean? Why are you looking for Zhang Zong?" Shangguan Zhuren asked.

I left Xiao Shitou in the Da Heng Group, just waiting for Zhang Zong to come so they can recognize each other as father and son.

But through talking, I know Xiao Shitou hasn't recognized Zhang Zong yet; this has become Zhang Zong's heartache. I've already told Zhang Zong that I can persuade Xiao Shitou to acknowledge him, so they can reunite as father and son.

"I believe Zhang Zong will be very pleased." I said to Shangguan Zhuren.

"This reason is too far-fetched; I think it's unreliable. Whether or not this father and son recognize each other is actually not important to Zhang Zong."

"I don't agree with your idea." Shangguan Zhuren directly refused.

"Shangguan Zhuren, hear me out: recognizing the father and son is just one step. Zhang Zong already has the plan to return to his roots, and he also has no children outside."

"Xiao Shitou is his only son,"

"He will definitely leave everything he has to Xiao Shitou."

"Now what is all he has? That is the Da Heng Group."

"Zhang Zong's purpose in coming back this time is clear: first acknowledge Xiao Shitou, then hand over the Da Heng Group to Xiao Shitou."

"But he is currently too weak,"

"Moreover, since Xiao Shitou does not acknowledge him, he has reservations."

"If I join in, let them father and son recognize each other, and then help him hand over the Da Heng Group to Xiao Shitou, I believe he will surely agree happily."

"This Zhang Zong, by letting us go in the Zaocheng Lao Cheng Qu last time, shows that he intentionally let us off easy."

"Actually, he has already shown it, but he didn't explain because Ruan Wei was beside him."

"I can see it from Zhang Zong's eyes." I analyzed seriously.

"After hearing my analysis, everyone then continued smoking."

"Shangguan Zhuren took two puffs of cigarette,"

"Everyone should give their opinions; regarding the matter of letting Jianqiang contact Zhang Zong, we should pool our ideas."

"Staying in Huaihai City now is definitely sitting and waiting for death. Shi Yong, you speak first; you also previously worked with Zhang Zong."

"Zhang Zong, the person is passable. But he's rather gloomy. I feel we shouldn't get too close." Shi Yong said.

"Shi Yong, I ask you: do you agree to Jianqiang contacting Zhang Zong? If you don't agree, state your reasons." Shangguan Zhuren asked again.

"I, I, I'll just follow my brother's lead; I have no opinion either. You decide what to do, and I'll go along. I'm simple-minded and never like to think. Let's just contact—trying is better than not trying." Shi Yong spread his hands and said.