Chapter 316: Kong Shi Asks Zhang Zong

Just as the three of us were discussing,

Zhang Zong's phone rang,

Zhang Zong looked at the phone and said to us, "It's Kong Shi calling; I'll go answer."

I and Shangguan Zhuren nodded,

Zhang Zong went out to answer the phone.

Shangguan Zhuren said, "I didn't expect Kong Shi to arrest people on the first day of the new year."

Sigh, it looks like he must be very angry.

I guess it's about the Qi He Kuang matter,

he probably won't go ahead with it."

"Sigh, whether we do it or not, we can't ask him; if he doesn't let us have a good year, then he shouldn't expect to have a good year himself."

"Anyway, we all have a little leverage; we'll see who suffers more." I also sighed.

"Today is the first day of the new year; in a few days, Da Heng Group Company will resume work, and when it's crowded and noisy, it won't be suitable for us to stay here."

"Let's go check out the place Zhang Zong mentioned when we have a chance," Shangguan Zhuren said.

"I don't think we need to look; as long as we hold Kong Shi's leverage, Qi He Kuang will be safe. We might as well all return to Qi He Kuang."

"I could even openly tell Kong Shi that we're staying at Qi He Kuang and see what he can do to us."

Shangguan Zhuren laughed,

"Jianqiang, you're still ruthless. We won't plot against him in secret; we'll do it openly. Right, after Zhang Zong finishes his call, we'll listen to see what's happening on Kong Shi's side."

"If it really doesn't work, we'll just tell Kong Shi directly that we're at Qi He Kuang and let him deal with it."

"Let him handle it. We won't hide or conceal ourselves."

"If it really comes to it, I'll go to him voluntarily, let him arrest me, and see if he dares to." I said.

At that moment, Zhang Zong came back after finishing his call,

I hurriedly asked, "What did Kong Shi say?"

Zhang Zong looked somewhat tense,

"This Zhao Xiaohua is useless; Kong Shi just had someone rough him up twice, and he spilled everything,"

he said, "You're just staying at the company; it's me who's hiding you."

"I've teamed up with you, and I've even urged Kong Shi to come quickly to the company to arrest us."

When I heard Zhang Zong say that,

I immediately cursed, "What a coward Zhao Xiaohua is; he couldn't last a day before spilling everything."

Zhang Zong, I just discussed with Shangguan Zhuren.

Why don't we withdraw now,

so we don't implicate you."

Zhang Zong waved his hand,

"Jianqiang, look at what you're saying; we're all in the same boat, implicating one implicates the other. I've already told Kong Shi,"

"Kong Shi, if you don't believe me, come to the company and see for yourself."

"This Zhao Xiaohua is talking nonsense; if you want to believe him, go ahead."

"After decades of our friendship, if you don't even believe me,"

"I can only accept it."

"Then how did Kong Shi respond to you?" Shangguan Zhuren asked.

"Kong Shi certainly believes me; he said Zhao Xiaohua and Zhao Jianqiang are blood brothers, so they must be in contact. This Zhao Xiaohua is deliberately talking nonsense to confuse our relationship."

"And he doesn't want me to think too much; he won't come to the company."

"How could Zhao Jianqiang possibly hide in Da Heng Group?"

"Moreover, his next step is to move Lei Lei to another place." Zhang Zong said.

"Kong Shi is extremely suspicious,"

"he says he trusts you, but we don't know what he really thinks. Moreover, in a few days the company staff will return to work, and it won't be suitable for us to stay here with all the people and noise."

I discussed with Shangguan Zhuren,

"we think it's safer to go to Qi He Kuang." I said.

"Going to Qi He Kuang is not as good as going to my hometown. Qi He Kuang, what if Kong Shi comes to arrest you there?" Zhang Zong asked.

"That place, Kong Shi is also familiar with. We'll try to minimize contact with you. Zhang Zong, the reason we dare to return to Qi He Kuang is mainly because Lei Lei is Kong Shi's weak point; if we hold onto that, he won't dare to act against us."

"Kong Shi's next step is still to move Lei Lei to another place,"

"Zhang Zong, you just need to find out where."

"We will always follow Lei Lei like a shadow,"

"as long as we keep holding onto Kong Shi's weak point and don't let go, he won't dare to do anything to us." I said.

After Zhang Zong heard me finish, he pondered briefly,

"Sure, I guarantee I can get that information. Because Kong Shi will entrust me with arranging Lei Lei's transfer."

"Zhang Zong, let's decide this: we must hold onto Kong Shi's leverage." Shangguan Zhuren said.

"Okay, then let's say that: if Kong Shi moves Lei Lei elsewhere, I'll notify you right away. When do you plan to leave the Group Company?"

"I'll arrange the vehicle."

"How about tomorrow? I'll first make arrangements at Qi He Kuang."

"Alright, then it's tomorrow. I'm also afraid Kong Shi might suddenly bring people to attack; if he really finds you here, that would be troublesome."

"Yes, it also eases your burden. Zhang Zong, these days have been troublesome for you." Shangguan Zhuren said.

Shangguan Zhuren, oh dear, you don't need to say that. Being able to serve you is an honor for me; besides, Xiao Shitou has already acknowledged me as his father, which is more important than anything.

All right, Xiao Shitou will stay by your side; you must raise him well.

Don't worry, Jianqiang, Xiao Shitou is our son; I will certainly raise him well. In the future, the Da Heng Group will be handed over to him.

Zhang Zong then stretched out his hand to shake mine and said.

Let's have another drink today; later, when we hand the Da Heng Group over to the child's hands, we'll celebrate again." I also held Zhang Zong's hand.

By then, we must drink well; when you go to Qi He Kuang, if you need any help, just speak up—money and vehicles, I will always supply them." Zhang Zong said.

Having you here puts us much more at ease.

If you need anything, I will have Jianqiang contact you." Shangguan Zhuren said.

Zhang Zong then shook hands with Shangguan Zhuren again,

Shangguan Zhuren, alright, I will promptly inform you of any news.

The three of us left the room and returned to the banquet table.

At this moment I raised my wine cup.

Today is the first day of the lunar new year; let's drink a toast to meeting and prosperity, wishing us all wealth and the fulfillment of our wishes.

Good, bottoms up; I believe we will all get what we wish for." Zhang Zong also raised his wine cup.

I clinked glasses with Shangguan Zhuren and Zhang Zong, and the three of us simultaneously drained our cups.

In the evening, I contacted Xiao Feng.

Xiao Feng, how is Qi He Kuang now?

Everything is normal; Du County has also come to help. You don't need to worry about anything." Xiao Feng said on the phone.

I plan to return to Qi He Kuang tomorrow; you need to prepare rooms for us.

Are you coming back alone, or is everyone coming back?" Xiao Feng asked.

Everyone is coming back; we have seven people. Just arrange the rooms.

It's great that you're all coming back, but is Qi He Kuang safe? If you all come back, what if they find out?

It's fine, don't worry. It's the new year; us being out here drifting is meaningless; better to return to Qi He for a family reunion.

Jianqiang, I'll arrange the rooms right away; I'm so happy you can come back. It's great that we're all together again for the new year. I'll let Qian Niang, Ru Meng, and He Qing know so they can be happy too." Xiao Feng said happily.

Alright, then that's it; goodbye, Xiao Feng.

After hanging up the phone, I then notified Shi Yong, Li Ming, Xiao Fang, Xiao Long, and Shen Honghong: 'Tomorrow we're all returning to Qi He Kuang.'