Chapter 358: Qiu Xi's Objective

We came out of the restaurant,

We took a taxi back to the hotel.

Arriving at the hotel,

Zhu Sheng hurriedly asked me, "How was it, meeting Qiu Xi this time? Can he give a recommendation for Wen Han?"

I shook my head,

"This guy is really scary; he's afraid we'll bypass him and deal directly with Wen Han."

Hearing me say that,

"Alas, that money was wasted again. After all that effort, we didn't even get a chance to meet Wen Han."

Zhu Sheng sighed.

"Zhu Sheng, you can't say it like that. Actually, Wen Han has already taken notice of us. Otherwise, Qiu Xi wouldn't have drunk with us."

"I think Jianqiang's analysis makes sense. In this matter, if Wen Han doesn't nod, Qiu Xi wouldn't dare to contact us. You should know, Jianqiang just finished fighting Qiao San."

And he agreed to help Jianqiang deliver 5 million to Qiao San.

"That is equivalent to doing us a favor," He Zuming said.

"Zhu Sheng, has Mei Ge sent the 5 million?" I asked.

"I've already sent Ding Li to get it. I estimate Ding Li will be back soon," Zhu Sheng said.

"That's good. By the way, tomorrow I'll have Xiao Long bring another 10 million from Qi He Kuang. We don't have much money now."

"It's truly spending money like water. Jianqiang, we need to find a way to cut expenses," Zhu Sheng said.

"Cutting expenses isn't easy; since we're here, it's a place that spends big money, and spending less won't get anything done.

Even for He Zuming and me to invite Qiu Xi for a meal, we need to register as members of the club; otherwise we can't get in at all.

The most basic dining membership costs 100,000 yuan, with no other activities. If you add a bath or a foot massage, it still doesn't reach a few hundred thousand.

We need to find ways to increase revenue," I said.

"How can we raise funds? Mei Ge has already contributed 5 million, and he doesn't have much cash left," Zhu Sheng said.

I said, "We have the horse hunter's crickets; when there are future competitions, we can boldly enter. That's a decent way to raise funds."

"Right, Lao Ma's insects are good; that spring took down Qiao San's bomber.

Did you know Qiao San's bomber once defeated Wen Han's Golden Marshal?

Taking down Qiao San's bomber probably also vented Wen Han's anger; otherwise he wouldn't do us a favor," He Zuming said.

I nodded,

then pulled out a cigarette,

"He Zuming, let's analyze carefully why, in today's meeting with Qiu Xi, he mentioned the matter of the Xuan De cricket jar in Li Tian's hands."

He Zuming took the cigarette,

"This thing is a treasure; any seasoned player wants it. It's said that insects raised in that cricket jar are unbeatable in a hundred battles, becoming a perpetual victor."

"Is it really that miraculous?" Zhu Sheng asked.

"It's all players' bragging. Zhu Sheng, haven't you seen horse hunters use ordinary gourds to hold crickets and still win.

It's just that this item is rare, making it seem precious."

Zhu Sheng nodded,

"Scarcity makes it valuable. I heard that cricket jar costs several million each."

"The problem is you can't actually buy it; the market hasn't seen a genuine one for years," He Zuming said.

"He Zuming, do you think Wen Han wants to get the cricket jar from Li Tian? He can't buy it directly; Li Tian won't sell.

Li Tian isn't short of money either.

He wants to use extreme means to obtain that cricket jar,

but he's too embarrassed to say it outright, so he deliberately has Qiu Xi send a message to us,

to see if we can figure out a way to bring that cricket jar over.

If we bring it over and give it to him, it counts as a token of allegiance.

Then we can blend in with him," I analyzed.

He Zuming twirled his beard, deep in thought.

At this moment, Zhu Sheng said, "Jianqiang, what you said does have some sense; otherwise, why would Qiu Xi agree to dine with you?"

That is his purpose; the meal is just one aspect.

The message is genuine; later we want to mix with Wen Han.

We must show some strength.

Moreover, if you dare to fight Qiao San,

he has already seen that you are a daring person."

"Indeed, that's the situation; Wen Han means that.

In that case, he definitely wouldn't say it outright.

He has Qiu Xi deliver the message to us, asking us to figure out how to get the cricket jar for him.

You should know, his relationship with Li Tian wouldn't become strained over a single cricket jar.

Everyone has backing power.

But Wen Han, he really wants that cricket jar.

So he is scheming on us. However, this matter is rather difficult.

Li Tian is also a playful person; his treasure is surely guarded tightly.

"This matter is truly hard to handle; we've seen the Li family's strength. They dare to act aggressively in Sijiucheng, and if we confront them head‑on, it will certainly be difficult," Zhu Sheng said, taking a drag of his cigarette.

I also took a puff of a cigarette,

He Zuming, is there any connection between Li Tian and Zhou Jie, the Young Master Zhou?

Yes, I heard their relationship is not bad. Li Tian's father and Zhou Renfeng have a good relationship. As long as the older generation's relationship is solid, their younger generation will also be very solid.

I think, Wen Han doesn't dare to confront Young Master Li head-on, perhaps also because Li Tian has the Zhou Family behind him. He Zuming said.

That's great, then we can use Li Tian's guy as a stepping stone to draw out Zhou Jie. Otherwise, how would we cause a rift between Wen Han and Zhou Jie? I said.

What Jianqiang said makes sense; if we directly clash with Zhou Jie, we could easily get burned.

I will first rely on Wen Han.

Leaning against this tree, then step by step let their relationship become irreconcilable.

It would be best to let them fight.

Only then, forcing Wen Han's father to come out and contend with Zhou Renfeng.

Our chances of winning will be much greater. Zhu Sheng said happily.

Lao Zhu, is this approach correct?

Only by letting the people above fight do we have a chance.

Subordinates overthrowing superiors, our strength is too weak.

In the past, letting Jianqiang disguise himself as Zhou Fuhai, this just won't work. He Zuming said.

Lao He, why won't it work? If Jianqiang doesn't pretend to be Zhou Fuhai, how can we get Shen Honghong and collect Zhou Fuhai's evidence?

At first, it was also feeling our way across the river by feeling the stones.

This matter, I also have no experience.

Damn, who could have thought that this year would focus on stability, with no further personnel changes.

I always thought Zhou Renfeng would retire this year.

Zhu Sheng, you're right; if we don't pretend to be Zhou Fuhai, we won't mess up their rhythm. If this doesn't happen, maybe they would have already divided up the Da Heng Group.

And Niu Ju, how will he step down?

Just as Zhu Sheng said, at first no one knew what to do.

We must know our enemy is too strong, too hard to deal with. Everyone, stop arguing. Let's discuss properly how to get the cricket jar.

I said this on purpose, I'm afraid Zhu Sheng and He Zuming will argue again.

Then nothing can be discussed.

All right, let's discuss how to get the jar. He Zuming took a puff of a cigarette.

Just then Ding Li knocked on the door and came in from outside,

He Zuming, Zhu Sheng, Zhao Ge, you're all here. I've already gotten the money back.

Ding Li finished speaking and put a package on the bed.

I asked: "Ding Li, have you contacted Xiao Long?"