Chapter 312: Let Zhao Xiaohua Send the Phone

Besides being ruthless, is there no other way?

My mind was racing.

I suddenly thought of something,

That is, how can we let Kong Shi know after Xiao Wu sends the photos and videos to Shi Yong?

Yeah, who will handle this?

Last time, the video Xiao Wu sent through connections was directly discovered by Kong Shi.

Having Zhang Zong send it would be like selling him out.

None of us can send it.

Whoever sends it is as good as dead.

This is a crucial matter,

Yeah, if we don't get the message to Kong Shi, aren't we just busy for nothing?

I suddenly thought of someone,

That is Zhao Xiaohua.

Having Zhao Xiaohua send it would be perfect,

and only he can deliver it to Kong Shi.

If Zhao Xiaohua gives the photos to Kong Shi, Kong Shi will immediately suspect Zhao Xiaohua.

Because Zhao Xiaohua knows Lei Lei's address.

This would also break their relationship.

Besides, no matter what Zhao Xiaohua says to Kong Shi,

given Kong Shi's suspicious nature, he may not believe Zhao Xiaohua's words.

Then Kong Shi might deal with Zhao Xiaohua,

Let him deal with it then,

but we will definitely not take his life.

If it were up to me, I couldn't say for sure I wouldn't take his life.

Thinking this through, my brows relaxed a bit, and Shangguan Zhuren kept watching my expression,

seeing that I wasn't frowning,

Shangguan Zhuren smiled and said, "No need to ask, Jianqiang has an idea."

Zhang Zong then said, "Jianqiang, I know Zhao Xiaohua is your blood brother; if you can't bring yourself to do it, I can work something out."

You just need to say the word; for everyone's safety and for our future endeavors, there's no alternative.

Hearing Zhang Zong say that,

I gave a slight smile,

"Zhang Zong, I don't want to bear the crime of deceiving and killing my brother. I already have a plan. Let me tell you."

I then laid out my plan.

After I finished, Zhang Zong gave a thumbs-up,

"Jianqiang, that's brilliant; this plan is not bad—it's basically handing Zhao Xiaohua over to Kong Shi to see how he handles it."

Li Ming worried, "What if Zhao Xiaohua tells Kong Shi everything and Kong Shi believes him?"

Zhang Zong said, "That's simple; Kong Shi will ask me first."

"With years of friendship between me and Kong Shi, how could he believe I'm hiding you all in Da Heng Group? That's one point."

"Second, we can scare Zhao Xiaohua a bit to stop him from spouting nonsense—I'll handle that."

Shangguan Zhuren then said, "We can arrange how Zhao Xiaohua lies to Kong Shi. Of course, Kong Shi will definitely interrogate Zhao Xiaohua,"

"I estimate Zhao Xiaohua can't take it and will tell the truth, which will only make things more chaotic."

"He himself won't be able to tell what's true and what's false."

"Kong Shi will certainly not believe him then."

"Jianqiang, it's just that Zhao Xiaohua will have to suffer a bit at Kong Shi's place."

"Let him suffer; he brought it on himself. There's no other way, and this is the only way to let him live."

"I think it's fine; Zhao Xiaohua is in our hands and really hard to deal with, so we might as well hand him over to Kong Shi," Li Ming also said.

"Then everyone will do it this way; at that time I'll have Xiao Hua send it over," I said.

Zhang Zong then added, "At that time I can accompany Xiao Hua to meet Kong Shi, just in case he spouts nonsense."

I nodded.

Time quickly came to the evening of the next day.

Shi Yong came in, holding his phone, and said, "Brother, Xiao Wu has finished filming Lei Lei's videos; take a look, there are also photos."

I took Shi Yong's phone,

Xiao Wu had indeed taken clear photos of Lei Lei.

I then opened the video,

In the video, two women were leading Lei Lei around shopping in the supermarket,

a young woman said, "Sis, since the last incident, this kid hasn't stepped out of Zaocheng, stuck at home and going crazy. I and Old Kong are worried sick."

"Once we get to Jinling, we can relax a bit; the New Year is coming up, we must take him out to unwind, or he'll develop problems."

"Who says no? My cousin insists we be careful—what's there to fear in broad daylight? Who would dare? The supermarket is packed; Lei Lei, tell Auntie what you want to eat," said the older woman.

Lei Lei didn't speak; from the covert footage, one can see this kid is very nervous.

I turned off the video.

Then he said to Shi Yong,

This phone is no longer usable; except for Lei Lei's videos and photos, delete all the content inside. Get a new phone.

"Ah, why, I have stored quite a few little movies in it." Shi Yong said.

"What movies can you store. Alright, have you deleted them all? In a bit, let Zhao Xiaohua give the phone to Kong Shi." I said.

"Let Zhao Xiaohua send it over; that doesn't count as harming Zhao Xiaohua, does it?" Shi Yong asked.

This isn't harming him; it's helping him, this is his only chance to survive.

I don't understand; letting Zhao Xiaohua send it over isn't equivalent to walking into a trap.

Shi Yong, what do we do with Zhao Xiaohua in our hands? Tell me a solution; letting him go won't work, keeping him here isn't a long-term solution. He is loyal to Kong Shi from the heart,

"How should we treat him? Have you thought about that?" I said angrily.

Shi Yong, as if suddenly enlightened,

Then he said,

Borrow a knife to kill someone.

Not borrowing a knife to kill, but borrowing a knife to release. Bring Zhao Xiaohua over." I corrected.

Shi Yong went out to bring Zhao Xiaohua.

I called Zhang Zong over again,

We must give Zhao Xiaohua a lesson, lest he say anything.

Shi Yong led Zhao Xiaohua in,

Zhao Xiaohua's appearance was very listless, his face devoid of vitality.

He lowered his head, not daring to look at us.

I said to Zhao Xiaohua: "Xiaohua, considering we are sworn brothers, I decide to release you, but outside you must not disclose our affairs in Da Heng Group. Can you guarantee that?"

As soon as he heard I wanted to release him, Zhao Xiaohua immediately perked up.

"Brother, you really want to release me."

I nodded,

I never talk nonsense; tonight I'll let you go.

"Thank you, brother, rest assured; I will not speak recklessly outside. My mouth is very tight." Zhao Xiaohua's face showed a smile.

"When you're about to leave, help me with something: give this phone to Kong Shi." I said, then took out the phone and gave it to Zhao Xiaohua.

Zhao Xiaohua asked: "Brother, what's on this phone?"

I said: "There are photos of Lei Lei in Jinling; I want you to tell Kong Shi to be honest, not to have any ideas about disturbing Qi He Kuang, otherwise this child Lei Lei will be unhappy spending New Year in Jinling."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xiaohua immediately became nervous.

"Brother, I won't send it; I'd rather stay here. If I give this phone to Kong Shi, what will he think of me,

After all, Lei Lei was sent to Jinling by me."

"Hmph, you must go; I'll tell Zhao Xiaohua, if you don't go, then tonight I'll cancel your account."

Understand? Sending the phone is to release you; you must understand my meaning.

If you want to survive, you must honestly deliver this to Kong Shi, showing him the photos, videos, and the note I wrote in the phone for him.

If you don't send it, then don't blame me, Zhao Jianqiang, for not observing brotherly loyalty." I said sternly.

After Zhao Xiaohua heard me finish speaking,

His facial expression was very painful,

He knew I would become ruthless and would definitely act against him; sending the phone to Kong Shi, he also knew what the consequence would be.

Some things he couldn't explain.

Between me and him we are sworn brothers; what would Kong Shi think?

Zhao Xiaohua remained silent, not speaking.

I shoved the phone into Zhao Xiaohua's hand, staring at him fiercely with my eyes.

Zhao Xiaohua took the phone, as if it were a bomb.

Sweat even appeared on his forehead.