Chapter 355

I said: "Alright then, let's listen to Mei Ge, let him handle it. Anyway, the matter is already out. I'm not afraid of them either."

If it weren't for dealing with Zhou Renfeng, I would have already beaten Li Tian until he was spitting teeth.

Zhu Sheng: "Jianqiang, your temper is still as explosive as ever. Hehe, in Sijiucheng you can't just cause trouble. I've suffered from this before."

"The water here is too deep."

"No matter how deep or shallow the water, I will try it anyway. We have no other way out now."

I finished speaking and lit up a cigarette.

These past few days have been very calm,

We have been hiding in the guesthouse, and Ding Li's foot can now touch the ground.

He Zuming's body has also recovered.

I can't just idle here; I want He Zuming to get in touch with Qiu Xi.

See if we can, under the pretense of thanking him, deepen our feelings with him.

He Zuming said: "I'll contact Qiu Xi right away. If it weren't for him finding Wen Han, we really would have had a hard time leaving the Fun Hall."

I said: "Yeah, contacting Qiu Xi and thanking him is one thing, then we can also communicate feelings with him, and by the way inquire about Wen Han's situation. See where we can start from there."

He Zuming said: "Good, I'll contact Qiu Xi right away."

Zhu Sheng came back from outside at this moment,

"Jianqiang, that matter, Mei Ge took it on for me. He has already talked with Li Tian's father, and Li Tian's father agreed, letting Li Tian not bother us anymore."

"But we still need to pay for Qiao San's medical expenses. If we don't agree, they will keep causing us trouble."

Upon hearing that,

I became anxious,

"Back in the Fun Hall, that Wen Han said he had won money, I didn't want it, gave it to Qiao San for medical expenses. That sum was 6 million, so why is he asking for money again?"

Zhu Sheng took a puff of his cigarette and said,

"Yeah, they just want to take advantage of this opportunity to extort more money."

"Li Tian's father outright demanded 5 million, Mei Ge has already agreed, and he will arrange for someone to deliver 5 million to us,"

"Then you just hand it over to Qiao San."

"Sigh, they are people with real power; there's nothing we can do."

Hearing Zhu Sheng say that helplessly,

I also didn't say anything else,

Forget it, as long as this matter is settled, it's fine.

Anyway, it's not my money being spent, so let Mei Ge pay if he's willing. After all, it's for avenging his son; not spending money would definitely not work.

He Zuming had already finished the phone call,

He Zuming came over and said: "I've already contacted Qiu Xi; tonight he has time and can have dinner with us."

I said: "Great, having dinner with Qiu Xi tonight, and by the way have him contact Qiao San to give him the money—I really don't want to see that brat."

"Sigh, Mr. He, for tonight's dinner with Qiu Xi, what should we bring as a greeting gift?"

He Zuming said: "This guy likes cigars; the boss there has imported premium cigars, have Ding Li buy two boxes later."

I said: "Okay. Zhu Sheng, when will Mei Ge's money be delivered?"

Zhu Sheng said: "Probably tonight; I'll wait here, you and Lao He go have dinner."

"Alright, let's do that. Ding Li hasn't returned from the villa yet; how is the renovation going, and when can we move in?"

"Wait for Ding Li to come and ask him." Zhu Sheng said.

I took out my phone,

contacted Ding Li,

"Ding Li, don't just look at the renovation there; first go to the used car wholesale market outside the Sixth Ring Road, buy two good cars, high-end ones."

"Also need to put Sijiucheng license plates on them."

"We need them. After buying the cars, then go to Juyuan Tea House to buy premium cigars."

Ding Li said over the phone: "Okay, Zhao Ge, I'm on my way."

At this moment I went back to the room and checked the cash,

These days money has been flowing like water.

Over ten million in cash, almost spent.

In this place, you can't do without money, and it's not small change—it has to be big money.

I then found Xiao Feng's phone number, asked her how much money is left at the mine, and have Xiao Long deliver it when needed.

Xiao Feng answered the phone quickly,

"Jianqiang, how are things on your end?"

"Xiao Feng, the situation here can't be explained in a sentence or two. Xiao Feng, I want to ask, how much cash is left at the mine? I need money here."

"A few days ago, Zaocheng Mining Group gave a 10 million yuan acceptance bill. I haven't cashed it yet; if you need it urgently, I'll cash it tomorrow."

"Cash it, have Xiao Long deliver it. Nothing's happening at the mine now, right?" I asked.

"Nothing's happening, by the way, Xu San died last night. I was just wondering what to do about it."

"Uncle Xu San has passed away. Oh, I'm not at the mine, Zhengzheng is at the Provincial Capital, so do this: have Ya Ling bring Zhengzheng over from the Provincial Capital,"

"then spend a little money to send off Uncle Xu San in a grand manner. Sigh, that also fulfills his wish." I sighed.

"Okay, Jianqiang, I'll handle this; you don't need to worry. I will definitely see Uncle Xu San off in grand style."

"Also, there's another matter: Xiao Long is going to Sijiucheng; is he safe on the road?" Xiao Feng said.

"Have Xiao Long contact Ding Li; Ding Li will tell him which route is safe. I'll send you Ding Li's phone number shortly. I have other things to do, so I won't chat more."

I finished speaking and hung up the phone.

After hanging up, I silently said in my heart: Uncle Xu San, may you have a peaceful journey. I, Zhao Jianqiang, cannot see you off on your final journey, so let Zhengzheng see you off.

Upon hearing the news of Xu San's death, I still felt very uneasy.

I lit a cigarette and started smoking.

Thinking of Xu San's appearance and how he lived a lonely, solitary life to the end. This person, a lifetime is just like that.

After finishing a cigarette, my heart felt much better.

By evening, Ding Li had already bought two boxes of fine cigars.

One box costs 50,000 yuan, two boxes 100,000—damn, what cigarettes are so expensive.

Fortunately, I have a tea card at that boss's place, so I don't need to pay cash.

Holding the cigarettes, I brought He Zuming to the restaurant that Qiu Xi mentioned.

This restaurant is a private club; one must be a member to enter and dine.

We weren't members, so we had no choice but to apply for a 100,000-yuan card to become members.

Only then did we enter the restaurant to eat.

In Sijiucheng, private clubs are everywhere.

Moreover, the fees are extraordinarily high. It seems that in Sijiucheng, to make connections and network, one must join various kinds of clubs.

Otherwise, you simply aren't qualified to treat someone to a meal.

The membership system instantly raised the status. It also restricted consumption levels.

How could ordinary people bear to spend so much money treating someone to a meal?

I said, Zhou Fuhai's wallet is full of membership cards. Now I understand.

After we entered the restaurant, following the waiter's lead, turning left and right, we finally found the room Qiu Xi had reserved.

Qiu Xi was already waiting in the room. He had come alone.

Upon seeing me,

he promptly clasped his fists in greeting,

"Mr. Zhao, Mr. He, I failed to welcome you from afar; please forgive."

"Mr. Qiu, please be at ease." I also hurriedly returned the salute with clasped fists.

He Zuming smiled at Qiu Xi,

then said, "Mr. Qiu, Mr. Zhao specially bought two boxes of premium cigars for you; I hope you like them."

I quickly handed over the cigars in my hand.

Upon seeing the cigars, Qiu Xi

happily said, "This has cost Mr. Zhao dearly. Mr. He, Mr. Zhao knows I like this brand; no need to ask, you must have told him."

"Yes, Mr. Zhao asked me what you like; you told me before that you love this brand of cigars. Fortunately, that boss had stock, so I had Mr. Zhao buy them. Please accept them, Mr. Qiu."