Chapter 376

Soon, Shi Yong summoned Xiao Fang to a study in the villa.

I waited for Xiao Fang in the study.

Upon seeing Xiao Fang, her eyes were bloodshot.

I knew Xiao Fang had been crying heavily.

Xiao Fang, upon seeing me,

She hurriedly said: "Brother Jianqiang, my dad was arrested by Kong Shi."

"What should we do? Quickly think of a way to rescue him."

Hearing Xiao Fang say that,

I said to Xiao Fang: "Xiao Fang, don't get agitated, sit down quickly and tell me the details. Where did you get this news from?"

Under my consolation, Xiao Fang sat on the sofa in the living room,

Without speaking, tears fell again.

I handed Xiao Fang a tissue,

Xiao Fang took it,

wiped her eyes,

"Brother Jianqiang, it was Sister Xiao Feng who called me. She said this morning, Kong Shi's people came and took him away."

They directly arrested my dad, then announced to Xiao Feng that from now on the Qi He Mine would be taken over by the city.

Xiao Feng was removed from her post and remained at the Qi He Mine to hand over work.

Upon hearing, I asked: "Xiao Fang, Kong Shi arrested Director Shangguan, why didn't they arrest Xiao Feng?"

"I don't know, I didn't ask."

"What phone number did Xiao Feng use to call?"

"She used an out-of-town number, a number I'm not familiar with. Sister Xiao Feng said, after this call this number won't be used anymore; try not to contact her." Xiao Fang said.

I nodded, thinking it's fine. If they used a familiar number, they'd quickly trace us to Sijiucheng.

I told Xiao Fang: "Xiao Fang, the situation is now extremely urgent. They arrested Director Shangguan but deliberately didn't arrest Xiao Feng, intending to keep her so she can tip us off."

Then they'd find us. Quickly throw away that SIM card; don't use it.

Xiao Fang stared blankly after I finished speaking,

"How could they trace it to us? I've used that SIM card for a long time; many people know it."

Xiao Fang was reluctant to throw it away.

"Xiao Fang, I order you now: you must quickly discard it. Shi Yong, take Xiao Fang's phone, bring the SIM card, and throw it away while driving."

Shi Yong hastily snatched Xiao Fang's phone,

quickly removed the SIM card from the phone,

"Sorry, Xiao Fang, but my brother's order must be obeyed."

After saying that, Shi Yong picked up the SIM card and headed out the door, started the car and drove off with the SIM card.

Xiao Fang was somewhat annoyed.

I explained to Xiao Fang: "Xiao Fang, you don't realize the current danger; Xiao Feng shouldn't have contacted you. How could she know, her phone,"

others wouldn't know.

After Director Shangguan's last call with me, he turned off his phone.

Then he cut off all contact with us; do you know why he did that?

Xiao Fang looked at me and shook her head,

"Xiao Fang, Director Shangguan did this to protect us."

He feared that any information from Zaocheng would disrupt our plans.

And through our contact with him, they could find us again; that would be disastrous.

The fact that they didn't arrest Xiao Feng speaks volumes.

I'm not saying Xiao Feng has defected; rather, they are using Xiao Feng, you know,

Kong Shi thinks that as long as they arrest Director Shangguan, Xiao Feng will surely contact us immediately.

We must urgently find another place to stay tomorrow.

This place is no longer safe.

Xiao Fang, do you know why Director Shangguan stayed behind at the Qi He Mine in Zaocheng instead of coming with us?

Xiao Fang looked at me,

"Brother Jianqiang, I don't understand; I asked my dad, but he wouldn't say anything, and he doesn't even contact me."

"I worry about my dad every day; why won't he withdraw with us?"

"Xiao Fang, this is to protect us. Director Shangguan fears that if we all leave, Kong Shi and his men will be desperate and search the world wildly for us, which would hinder our plans in Sijiucheng."

Director Shangguan staying behind can restrain Kong Shi and his men.

Director Shangguan's act is a spirit of sacrifice.

I sincerely admire Director Shangguan.

Xiao Fang, you know we must not fall into chaos now; any disorder would give Kong Shi an opportunity.

If we are safe, Director Shangguan will also be safe.

As long as Kong Shi cannot capture us, Director Shangguan retains his value.

Then he'll be fine, and we won't have anything to worry about.

Because Kong Shi surely wants to get our information from Director Shangguan.

I calmly analyzed this for Xiao Fang.

I can only calmly analyze this matter for now.

As for Director Shangguan's arrest, I have no way to handle it.

I simply have no way to save him.

He stays at Qi He Mine, not only to restrain Kong Shi and them but also to protect Xiao Feng's safety, because he will take all responsibility upon himself.

That way, Xiao Feng won't have any problems.

Sigh, Director Shangguan really has it tough.

Without him, I believe Kong Shi will directly arrest Xiao Feng.

After hearing what I said, Xiao Fang remained silent.

After a long while, she said, "Brother Jianqiang, what about my dad? He can only spend the rest of his life in prison."

I then reached out and patted Xiao Fang's shoulder.

"Xiao Fang, I promise you here that as long as I, Zhao Jianqiang, am alive, I will never let Director Shangguan stay locked up forever; I will definitely rescue him."

But you must believe me.

We must believe our undertaking will definitely succeed. For now, we just have to endure this pain.

That is the bad news about our own close relatives.

Then we will slowly digest it.

Xiao Fang then raised her head and asked me.

"Brother Jianqiang, you mean we should temporarily not ask about my father's matter, right?"

I nodded.

"We can only do this; in fact, them arresting Director Shangguan hurts me more than it hurts you."

Really, Xiao Fang, my relationship with Director Shangguan isn't just a day or two; moreover, after long cooperation, we trust each other deeply.

You have to know that without Director Shangguan, I could never have gotten to where I am today. I'm telling the truth.

People must endure what they cannot endure in order to mature.

After I finished speaking, my eyes turned red.

Then I stood up.

I walked to the side and gently wiped away my tears.

I am really in pain.

After Xiao Fang heard me finish speaking,

She let out a long sigh,

"Brother Jianqiang, I understand; then what should I do next?"

"You hurry up and go pack; we need to move quickly tomorrow. At the same time, keep an eye on this woman Shen Honghong so she doesn't cause trouble."

"Alright, I got it; I'll go pack now."

After Xiao Fang finished speaking, she glanced and went upstairs to pack.

Shi Yong came back after discarding his phone card.

I gathered Shi Yong and Ding Li together.

I told Ding Li, "Tomorrow morning, Ding Li, you need to quickly find a place. This time don't look for a big villa; a three-bedroom will do. We need to move quickly."

Ding Li asked, bewildered, "Brother Zhao, this villa was just renovated. Why do we have to move again?"

"We have to move. I'm worried we've been exposed."

"Alright, tomorrow morning I'll go to the agency to find a place that's ready to move into," Ding Li said.

I told Shi Yong, "Tonight we won't rest,"

"Otherwise, if something happens, we won't be able to handle it."

Shi Yong said, "Okay, bro, I understand. If they come, I'll fight them head-on."

Ding Li said, "Brother Zhao, don't worry, I, Ding Li, have nothing but my life. I'll fight them too."

I said, "I originally wanted to go to a hotel, but I'm afraid that with so many people, going to a hotel would draw others' attention. That would be even more troublesome,"

You have to know that right now this is Zhou Renfeng's turf.

"He has plenty of informants."