Chapter 429: They've Caught Us

Jianjun took out a bottle of fine wine and poured it for us himself.

Then, raising his cup, he said: "Jianqiang, Shi Yong, Ding Li brothers, today I'll express my mood.

I have been longtime friends with Jianqiang and Shi Yong, and have also come to know the Ding Li brothers. Here at Qi He Kuang, I'll extend my hospitality as the host. I'll drink first as a toast."

The three of us drank the wine without hesitation.

Jianjun continued: "Jianqiang, you have great influence at Qi He Kuang; did you know these miners hold you in very high regard.

In managing Qi He Kuang, I must learn properly from you.

It seems my previous style of management simply doesn't work."

Shi Yong immediately said: "Brother Jianjun, no one ever asks about me, Shi Yong. Back then I performed excellently in the Security Section.

You should know that the security guards under the Security Section Chief were all trained by me.

That cross‑eyed guard at the entrance—I've never seen him before."

"Shi Yong brother, you don't know, these guards are newly hired by me. The original old ones are too aged to continue as guards.

Shi Yong brother, your reputation is also widespread.

Who doesn't know you can drink? Throughout Qi He Kuang, no one dares to challenge you in drinking; you're a formidable figure." After finishing, Jianjun gave Shi Yong a thumbs‑up.

Hearing Jianjun say he can drink, Shi Yong was even more delighted and shouted: "I, Shi Yong, am now somewhat famous; a person leaves a name, a goose leaves a call, being able to drink is not bad. Using a cup like this is pointless; Brother Jianjun, let's switch to bowls for drinking."

"Alright, change to bowls." Jianjun called out.

The waiter quickly brought them bowls.

After Shi Yong filled his bowl, he lifted it,

"Today, arriving at Qi He Kuang and meeting Brother Jianjun, I offer a bowl,

I didn't expect Qi He Kuang to bear my name; truly, Qi He Kuang has Shi Yong, and Shi Yong can drink."

After finishing, Shi Yong drank the bowl of wine down.

And then showed the empty bowl to Jianjun.

Jianjun applauded Shi Yong,

"Brother, you have a massive capacity; I certainly can't not finish a bowl—I can only drink half a bowl."

After saying that, Jianjun drank half.

We and Jianjun began to clink cups and exchange drinks.

In no time, Shi Yong collapsed onto the table.

Ding Li also fainted.

Only I was still forcing myself to stay upright.

Clasping Jianjun's shoulder, I said: "From now on, whenever you have something, just speak up; anything I, Zhao Jianqiang, can accomplish is just a matter of a word."

Jianjun nodded happily,

"Brother, that's all I need to hear from you."

The two of us, like close brothers, drank the last bit of wine.

I was already extremely dizzy, and the cup I was holding fell to the ground.

I also collapsed onto the table.

Seeing the three of us lying on the table,

Jianjun laughed heartily,

"Zhao Jianqiang, you've finally had your day; truly, you've broken the iron shoes of futile searching, and obtained it without any effort.

Zhao Jianqiang, I think you're very clever; you're clever all your life, just a moment of muddle.

Playing with me, Jianjun, you're still a bit green.

You three, have a good rest here for a while,

In a moment, someone will come and take you all away."

After finishing, Jianjun smiled, closed the private room, and had a guard watch it.

Then, outside the door, he called Liu Shiru,

I could hear very clearly from inside,

"Brother Liu, where are you, when will you arrive? These three have all drunk too much; I've already locked them in the private room.

Alright, I'll first contact Kong Shi, have him bring people to capture these guys.

Okay, good Brother Liu, you'll definitely make it tonight."

Jianjun again began to contact Kong Shi.

He urged Kong Shi to promptly dispatch people to seize us.

Shi Yong, lying on the table, whispered to me,

"Brother, what do we do now? Let's beat up this guy."

I said: "Beat whom? Wait until Liu Shiru comes, then we'll discuss. Follow the plan we set."

Shi Yong and Ding Li nodded.

The three of us continued to pretend to be drunk.

At this moment, Jianjun pushed open the private room's door, saw us still slumped at the table,

and looked very pleased.

About ten minutes later, Kong Shi arrived with his men.

Seeing us drunk,

They didn't have to exert any effort and captured us.

They handcuffed us, then led us to a room.

At this moment, we three are still not sober.

Jianjun asked Kong Shi, "Kong Shi, these three people were all captured by me. After a while, when Brother Liu arrives, I will hand them over to him personally."

Kong Shi laughed and said, "All right, Jianjun, you have rendered great service this time.

"Mr. Liu will surely tell the Zhou Family about your merit; then your position could still be promoted."

"Haha, really, great, I've always dreamed of becoming an official." Jianjun laughed wantonly.

I heard Jianjun's laughter in the house and cursed in my heart,

Just wait, there will be a time when you cry.

Time quickly came to evening.

Liu Shiru really came from Sijiucheng, bringing Ruan Wei along.

Upon getting out of the car, he hurriedly asked Kong Shi and Jianjun, "Where are they being held? Are you sure it's Zhao Jianqiang?"

Kong Shi replied, "Certainly. I have already examined them carefully."

"Great, damn it, this Zhao Jianqiang has made me search so hard. Who would have thought he'd be captured at the Qi He Mine?" Liu Shiru sighed heavenward.

"Brother Liu, Zhao Jianqiang never expected I would pull this trick.

I saw they had little guard, so I drank with them. They didn't know I was drinking water while they drank alcohol,

"I got all three of them under the table, then let Kong Shi easily capture them." Jianjun deliberately showed off his achievement in front of Liu Shiru.

Liu Shiru nodded,

"Jianjun, your merit is certainly the greatest. After I return, I will discuss with Zhou Jie to focus on promoting you.

"You have rendered great service this time."

"All right, Brother Liu. I want to become a town magistrate. This is my demand." Jianjun said shamelessly.

"Fine, first get them out of the way, then we'll talk. Consider your matter later. Are they sober?" Liu Shiru asked.

"They should be sober, Mr. Liu. I think we should first detain these three in Zaocheng for interrogation, then at night escort them back to Sijiucheng; wouldn't there be any danger on the way?" Kong Shi reminded.

"Alas, this time I came, Mr. Zhou ordered me to urgently bring Zhao Jianqiang back to Sijiucheng; he has an urgent need.

"So I must rush back overnight. The road should be safe; please send people to escort us out of Zaocheng." Liu Shiru commanded.

"Don't worry, Mr. Liu, this is easy to handle." Kong Shi said.

Liu Shiru said to Jianjun, "Open the door and escort this person onto the vehicle."

"All right, Mr. Liu." Jianjun said, then pushed open the room's door.

As soon as the room's door was pushed open,

Shi Yong then loudly cursed at Jianjun, "Jianjun, you son of a bitch, you've harmed me.

"You deliberately got us drunk.

"I will now kill you."

"Haha, Shi Yong, you idiot. With your intelligence, you still want to kill me.

"You probably have no chance." Jianjun said proudly.

"Jianjun, we trusted you so much, yet you turned on us like this—how could you face Xiao Feng? Are you even human? You're a beast!" I loudly questioned Jianjun.

Hearing my questioning, Jianjun laughed even more wildly,

"Zhao Jianqiang, I am indeed a beast. What era is this, that you still trust people so easily? What is my relationship with Mr. Liu? You don't know? I can only say you're stupid.

"Xiao Feng, that silly girl, was merely used by you.

"Fortunately she lured you here; otherwise, how could I help Mr. Liu capture you all?

"Stop shouting; when you see Mr. Liu later, speak properly—maybe he will spare you and let you go."