Chapter 362: Zhu Sheng Goes to the Provincial Capital

Shangguan hung up the phone, I called back and he had already turned it on. It seems he is determined not to leave Qi He Mine.

I came out of the room,

I found Zhu Sheng,

"Zhu Sheng, Shangguan Zhuren is staying at Qi He Mine and not coming to Sijiucheng. What should we do? If it really won't work, you persuade him."

Zhu Sheng waved his hand and said: "Shangguan Zhuren already told me he's not coming to Sijiucheng. Not everyone can come,

We must leave someone to hold the rear.

"You don't need to contact Shangguan Zhuren."

"What if Kong Shi arrests him?"

"Jianqiang, you must understand, in struggling against these people, we must be mentally prepared for sacrifice."

"Sigh, have you thought about it? If we withdraw all our people from Qi He Mine completely, what would the result be,

"That would be Kong Shi and them frantically searching the world for us."

"Even Sijiucheng they would not let go."

"The reason Shangguan Zhuren does not leave is to restrain them."

"If Shangguan Zhuren is arrested, they will focus all their attention on him and get answers from his mouth."

"Shangguan Zhuren then buys us time."

"Jianqiang, I can understand your feelings. But sometimes there's nothing we can do."

"Someone must sacrifice themselves. In doing things, we do not calculate personal gain or loss."

"Don't consider Shangguan Zhuren's matter."

"He will have a way to face Kong Shi there."

"What we urgently need to do now is to speed up and make friends with Wen Han."

"Find a way to make him work for us. This is also our only breakthrough."

"Hearing Zhu Sheng say that, I was speechless for a while."

"I went back into the room and sat down,"

"took out a cigarette and started smoking,"

"quietly looking out the window,"

"the darkness of dawn outside the window was gradually receding."

"The sky was about to brighten."

"I was thinking of Shangguan Zhuren; his last words were to take good care of Xiao Fang. This seems like his last testament, as if he had already prepared himself for death."

"Thinking of this, my heart gave a pang."

"After the incident at the Group Company, Xiao Fang fetched me to Shangguan Zhuren's home, we reunited, and these days we have been gathering together."

"Without his support, I could absolutely not get out of the current predicament."

"What I can do now is to quickly make friends with Wen Han, then use him to topple the Zhou Family."

"Only then can we guarantee Shangguan Zhuren's safety."

"I must strive, exerting all my strength,"

"At this moment I stood up and pushed open the window,"

"A blast of cold wind blew in."

"I stood facing the cold smile, rubbing my face with my hands,"

"I, Zhao Jianqiang, face all difficulties and challenges, I want to protect my relatives' safety."

"No tears, no roar."

"Only that composed gaze looks out the window at the red sun about to rise."

"The sky finally brightened."

"The more critical the moment, the less we can act recklessly."

"The road must be walked step by step, solidly."

"I waited for Ding Li, Xiao Long and them to get up from the guesthouse."

"Then I had Ding Li take Xiao Long to buy two used cars, and also steal a few license plates as spares."

"After they bought the cars and came back,"

"I asked Ding Li,"

"\"How is the villa renovation? \""

"Ding Li said: \"It's already renovated, just airing out the fumes. \""

"I said: \"No need to air it out; we should all move in quickly. It's unsafe for so many people to stay in the guesthouse. \""

"So we all moved into the villa."

"After arriving at the villa, Zhu Sheng found me,"

"\"Jianqiang, let me discuss something with you. \""

"\"Zhu Sheng, what do you want to say? \""

"\"I want to go back to the Provincial Capital for a trip; Li Ming is unfamiliar there. If they happen to find him in the Provincial Capital it would be trouble, plus we're using Zhang Zong's car—if Zhang Zong betrays us, what then? \""

"Hearing that, Zhu Sheng's concern is not without reason."

"As for the Provincial Capital side, that's my main worry—Li Ming, Qian Niang, Ru Meng, Zhou Wei and others; any of them would tug at my heart."

"If something happens to them, I won't be able to do anything."

"Li Ming is careful in his work, but so many people need him to look after them; the burden is too heavy."

"We must share some of his burden."

I said, "Zhu Sheng, you're right; you must go back to the Provincial Capital. It's too important there. I'm also afraid Li Ming might have some mishap. I'll have Xiao Long take you back."

"Jianqiang, when I leave, you'll be alone here; you must manage these people well and not let them go out at will. Especially Shen Honghong, you must watch her closely."

I nodded,

"I'll arrange for Xiao Fang and make sure Shen Honghong is watched to death."

"Alas, the burden on your side isn't light. I'm not here, so be careful everywhere," Zhu Sheng said.

"I understand, Zhu Sheng, now is the critical moment. I'll be careful everywhere. Over at the Provincial Capital you also need to be careful; so many people need your protection."

"Rest assured, I still have some resources in the Provincial Capital that can be used. Xiao Long follows me, nothing will go wrong on the road. You don't need to worry about the Provincial Capital."

After Zhu Sheng finished speaking, he shook my hand,

I then had Xiao Long drive Zhu Sheng to the Provincial Capital.

After Zhu Sheng left, Shen Honghong shouted at me, "I don't want to live here; I have a home in Sijiucheng. I want to go home. If you don't believe me, let Xiao Fang accompany me home."

I immediately said, "Shen Honghong, is your home safe? Stop causing trouble. If you keep disobeying, I'll have Shi Yong send you back to Zaocheng. If you keep shouting nonsense, I won't be polite to you."

Shen Honghong asked me, pursing her lips,

"Coming to Sijiucheng, yet still stuck here. It's damn pointless."

Xiao Fang said, "Sister Honghong, let's endure a bit longer."

Shi Yong said, "Honghong, if you're scared, I can share a room with you."

"What, to be your daydream? Xiao Fang, let's go, back to the room." Shen Honghong stood up angrily and returned to her room.

I then turned to Ding Li and Shi Yong, saying, "Without my orders, no one may leave the villa. We must now protect the safety here."

Shi Yong said, "Don't worry, brother; with me here, no one dares to come in."

"Enough, Shi Yong, this isn't Zaocheng. We all must be careful. Ding Li, follow He Zuming and get to know Qiao San."

"Know Qiao San?" Ding Li asked.

"Just to familiarize you with this person; he's useful to us."

"Alright, Zhao Ge. I'll take He Zuming there now. Where are He Zuming and Qiao San active?"

He Zuming said, "I know this; come with me."

Ding Li and He Zuming left.

What I need to do now is figure out how to get that cricket jar from Li Tian's hands.

Then present the cricket jar to Wen Han,

as a token of allegiance to befriend him.

Take the opportunity to further sow discord between him, Li Tian, and Zhou Jie, causing them to clash.

and draw out his father.

I'll then submit all the evidence that brings down Zhou Renfeng.

Then it may be possible to defeat Zhou Renfeng.

This path is not easy; it is fraught with difficulties,

but at present, this is our only road,

so we can only grit our teeth and move forward.

That night, Ding Li and He Zuming returned.

I asked them for the situation.

He Zuming said, "I took Ding Li to a tea house on Tianqiao and saw Qiao San listening to a storytelling performance. Qiao San has a habit of listening to storytelling every day."

"He likes to hustle performances there."

I asked Ding Li, "Do you know Qiao San now?"

Ding Li replied, "I know him."

"Good, then go to Tianqiao daily and get familiar with Qiao San's routine."

Ding Li nodded,

"Alright, Zhao Ge, you can rest assured. I will definitely stay close to Qiao San."

By the way, Jianqiang, that 5 million hasn't been given to Qiu Xi yet. He will give it to Qiao San.

Qiu Xi called me; he said there's a cricket competition tomorrow. Shall we join?