Chapter 456: My Conditions

"What exactly is the purpose of your coming to see me today? I can't quite figure it out," Zhou Renfeng said, looking at me.

"Mr. Zhou, for someone seated in a position like yours, what would happen if they fell?" I retorted.

"Dead without a place to be buried," Zhou Renfeng said.

"That's why Mr. Zhou is so eager to safeguard the family's safety."

"Indeed, a tree that stands out in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind; a person at the top cannot escape the cold," Zhou Renfeng sighed.

"I'll be frank with you: I've already handed Shen Honghong over to Wen Han, and I've also turned over Zhou Fuhai's phone and computer; they contain a lot of material detrimental to you. Liu Shiru is also in Wen Han's possession."

"By the way, Wang Ge, did you know he's currently colluding with the Wen Family to deal with you?" I said, looking at Zhou Renfeng.

"We're rivals; you've caused your family to be ruined and your people dead. Why are you telling me this?" Zhou Renfeng asked.

"Mr. Zhou, actually I don't need to tell you—you already know. I came here today to tell you that you must keep a fallback plan; if one day you're no longer in this position, what will happen to Zhou Jie?"

"He'll have to figure out how to live; you understand the principle of cutting the weeds at the root, right?"

"What kind of people the Wen Family are, and the Wang Family? I believe you know them better than I do." I took a drag of my cigarette.

Zhou Renfeng remained silent, smoking bite after bite, believing my words would hit his weak point.

The current situation is very unfavorable to him.

Wen Han holds evidence of his crimes, and with the Wang Family's assistance,

it will be easy to topple him later.

If he falls, what about Zhou Jie? He's used to being a pampered playboy,

lacking any skill, he can't survive in society at all.

Moreover, can Wen Han easily let Zhou Jie go?

Such hatred cannot be left to cause future trouble.

Just thinking about it is terrifying.

Zhou Renfeng remained silent for a long while, then said, "Zhao Jianqiang, I know these things even better than you. A few days ago I tried to send Zhou Jie abroad, but at the airport he was stopped and barred from leaving. I got a vague premonition: the Zhou Family is finished."

The great tree of the Zhou Family will soon die.

Who would have thought we'd be finished so quickly.

"Zhao Jianqiang, you came to see me and discuss this, not to help me, right?" Zhou Renfeng said helplessly, smoking.

"How should I put it? It's mutual exploitation."

"I can protect Zhou Jie's safety. But you have to trust me," I said.

"You can protect Zhou Jie's safety. Why? I don't believe it, because there's a huge hatred between us."

"The matter of the Da Heng Group—don't you hold a grudge?"

"Ha ha, not holding a grudge—that's impossible, but one thing at a time,"

"there's no direct conflict between us, and moreover, you were swayed by Kong Shi, Liu Shiru and the like, which made the Zhou Family act."

"Am I right? Actually, I've already reduced Liu Shiru to an idiot,"

"Niu Ju is also incarcerated. Now only Kong Shi remains, and what I want to say is,"

"Kong Shi is extremely unreliable; he has his foot in two boats,"

"now he's colluding again with the Wen Family to go after your Zhou Family."

"preparing to strike while they're down. I want to use your hand to deal with Kong Shi."

"Dealing with Kong Shi is simple; a guy who eats from inside and pulls from outside must be taught a lasting lesson."

"At present, with a single sentence I can get Kong Shi in. I can agree to that."

"Protecting Xiao Jie's safety is such a small condition. Even if I don't handle Kong Shi, the Wen Family can." Zhou Renfeng said.

"Mr. Zhou, dealing with Kong Shi is only one of my conditions. I also want all your assets. I trust you'll leave Zhou Jie a large sum of money."

"This money will be one of the chips to protect Zhou Jie."

"What I want to tell you is that I'll keep any promise I make to you, provided you trust me," I said, looking at Zhou Renfeng.

"This isn't a small amount. Zhao Jianqiang, the money I've saved over the years is earmarked for Xiao Jie."

"I'm worried that once you take the money you won't act, and what if you harm Xiao Jie?" Zhou Renfeng retorted.

"If you don't trust me, then never mind, it's as if I never said anything."

"Think about it yourself: to whom have you entrusted Zhou Jie?"

"If Zhou Jie has no one to protect him, he'll die a terrible death."

"I am the best candidate. Why do I say that? Wen Han would never think I'd protect Zhou Jie."

"They will eliminate everyone you trust."

"The most dangerous is also the safest."

"Mr. Zhou, think about it yourself."

"Handle Kong Shi first,"

"I'll now safely release Zhou Jie."

"I release Zhou Jie as a sign of my sincerity."

"Let me think about the matter of entrusting Zhou Jie to you. It's a big deal. I'll handle Kong Shi. I'll call right now. Our trust requires a process," Zhou Renfeng said.

"You make the call, I'll make the call too; let's coordinate. I'll have someone release Zhou Jie."

After I finished speaking, I pulled out my phone,

and quickly dialed Xiao Wu's number,

"Xiao Wu, how is Zhou Jie now?"

"Zhou Jie has already woken up," Xiao Wu said.

"Alright, release him, arrange a car for him, and send him back to the capital and the hotel. Then head straight back to Shanghu and wait for me," I ordered Xiao Wu.

"Why release this guy, and how much money was given?" Xiao Wu asked over the phone.

"Xiao Wu, I told you to release him, so release him; the money matter is not for you to worry about. You won't lose a single cent," I said angrily.

"Alright, Jianqiang, then I'll release him right now," Xiao Wu hung up.

After I called, I said to Zhou Renfeng: "Mr. Zhou, I have already released Zhou Jie. Let's say, to show my sincerity, I am here waiting for Zhou Jie to arrive.

When he comes, I will leave."

"Alright, Zhao Jianqiang. I'll handle the matter of Kong Shi," Zhou Renfeng finished, picked up the desk phone, and dialed.

The call connected quickly,

Zhou Renfeng said into the phone: "Kong Shi of Zaocheng, this person has issues; you investigate. First suspend him for review. Find a way to make him fully confess his problems."

After Zhou Renfeng finished speaking, he hung up.

Then he said to me: "Kong Shi has been dealt with; his latter half of life will probably be spent in prison.

Between us it's a tie.

Zhao Jianqiang, I've always been puzzled: dealing with you should be easy, yet why did I arrange so many people and still not catch you? Instead I let you be led step by step."

I laughed: "Mr. Zhou, how should I put it, it's not that I, Zhao Jianqiang, am more capable,

it's the things you did, too despicable, even Heaven couldn't stand it, deliberately

not this matter. Someone like me, still believing in those Heavenly Dao things? Sigh, it's because they are ineffective in handling affairs.

Zhao Jianqiang, if I had someone like you, I would be sure this matter could be accomplished," Zhou Renfeng sighed.

"Mr. Zhou, actually you have already succeeded: seizing the Da Heng Group and turning me into a fugitive—doesn't that count as success?"

"That's not success. As long as you're alive, there's no success. Zhao Jianqiang, there's something I don't understand: why I shouldn't return to the Da Heng Group,

logically, that's your property; your condition should be to return to the Da Heng Group first."

"Mr. Zhou, to put it bluntly, your Zhou Family has come to an end, and the Da Heng Group falling into my hands is just a matter of course. That's not a condition at all," I said.

"No, Zhao Jianqiang, as I understand it, the Da Heng Group has become a bargaining chip, turned into someone else's, so your interest is minimal.

You should know that the Wen Family and the Wang Family are helping you; they wouldn't rise early without profit," Zhou Renfeng said.