Chapter 485: Li Ming Gets Drunk

After I finished speaking, Tian Shi immediately said: "Zhao Xiaohua, you don't need to listen to your brother; I'm just here for inspection, I don't understand those financial matters either. It's getting late, I should also head back."

"Mr. Zhao, we'll have time to talk again."

I also hurriedly said: "Tian Shi, this is our first meeting. But we chatted very happily, I've said everything I needed to say."

"From now on, I know what to do."

"In the evening, I'd like to treat you to a meal, I don't know if it's convenient."

At this moment, Tian Shi stood up and waved his hand, saying: "No need, there are regulations above, strictly forbidding eating and drinking while on duty, we cannot act against the wind."

"Isn't that right, Mr. Zhao?"

"There will be plenty of opportunities."

"Mr. Zhao, we'll meet again."

I naturally understand Tian Shi's meaning; just arriving in Zaocheng, eating and drinking would look bad.

Actually, in these times, nobody is lacking a meal.

Moreover, we wouldn't bring negative consequences just for a meal.

I laughed and said: "If feelings last long, why bother with eating and drinking? Okay, Tian Shi, then we'll have time to talk again."

""Haha, Mr. Zhao is really humorous. Zhao Xiaohua must manage the company well; your brother entrusted the company to you—that's trust in you."

"Da Heng Group is not only your Zhao family's, but also belongs to the people of Zaocheng; you must understand this."

Tian Shi shook my hand and said.

""Don't worry, Tian Shi, you will surely manage the company well." Zhao Xiaohua said, bowing slightly from the side."

Sometimes Zhao Xiaohua makes me feel too humble.

Actually, there's no need to fear them; everyone just wants respect.

They are also human; you just need to keep that in mind, don't stare at the power in your hands.

We saw Tian Shi out the door.

Until he got into the car and left.

After he left,

Zhao Xiaohua said: "Brother, I want to hold a welcome banquet to celebrate your victorious return."

It won't be many people, just a few elders from the company will attend.

Do you agree?

""What welcome? The company is gone already. Alright, Xiao Hua, go back—I've said it before, I have no relation with the Group Company anymore, so I won't participate."

Don't report Group Company matters to me; just manage the company well.

Let the employees have food and live good lives, then you are an excellent manager." I said.

""Brother, you can stay behind the scenes, but you can't be completely hands-off; without you backing me, I wouldn't dare to do anything." Zhao Xiaohua said pitifully.

""Xiao Hua, you don't need me to direct you; later someone will direct you."

Don't you understand? My withdrawal is a withdrawal.

So that no one can speak ill.

The company's accounts must be made crystal clear; take the wages you deserve, and don't touch a single cent of money you shouldn't.

It's not over yet; no one can protect you.

Do you understand?" I said to Zhao Xiaohua.

Zhao Xiaohua hurriedly said: "Brother, I know, rest assured—I won't get into trouble with money."

""That's good, I'm not worried; I'm worried about your wife, actually. Forget it, saying more would hurt feelings."

When I have time, I'll take you to Sijiucheng to meet Wen Han.

I expect we'll have to wait until Tian Shi finishes checking the company's accounts here,

then Wen Han will notify.

Xiao Hua, at the company you're just a name; personnel and funds must follow their lead.

I won't nag anymore; more nagging would annoy you.

Do as you see fit.

After saying that, I shook Zhao Xiaohua's hand and let him get in the car and leave.

After Zhao Xiaohua drove off in his car,

my heart felt a bit lost.

Saying people don't cling to power is nonsense.

When I returned to Da Heng Group and saw those people welcoming me,

my emotions surged.

I longed to be supported, to be surrounded by applause; in the company I would issue orders to people.

On the stage I would speak fluently about the company's development prospects.

Everything is in the past.

I can't think about these anymore.

I slowly returned to the hotel, wanting to chat with Qian Niang.

I'll ask if she has seen Fang Rui and how she feels.

The elderly lady has just this wish: that her grandson Xiao Long find a daughter-in-law sooner, so she can hold a great-grandchild.

When one grows old, the most desired thing is to have descendants filling the house, four generations under one roof.

I can clearly feel Qian Niang's wish.

When I have time, I'll go to the hospital to check on Shangguan Zhuren's situation.

In the evening I still need to call Ding Li to ask what's going on over there.

Ah, endless things to do.

I was just about to turn around and head back to the hotel lobby.

Suddenly I saw Li Ming, bro, being helped back from outside the hotel.

I hurried over.

Li Ming drank too much with his former colleagues.

Li Ming can hold his liquor fairly well; he doesn't get drunk often.

He drank too much today; what's on his mind?

I saw that Li Ming was really drunk.

I then proactively went to his side and also held up his arm; when Li Ming saw that it was me,

He then loudly shouted at the colleague beside him: "Laoqu, do you know who this is?"

That Laoqu shook his head,

"He's my brother, my brother, my own brother, the chairman of Da Heng Group. Have you heard of Da Heng Group? It's famous in our Zaocheng. My brother is the most badass person in Zaocheng."

I hurriedly said: "Enough, Li Ming, hurry back to your room to sleep—look how much you've drunk."

Li Ming still shouted: "Bro, do you know? I handled a big matter today."

Haha, I, Li Ming, can also handle big matters now.

Laoqu and I then supported Li Ming as we walked toward the elevator.

Once inside the elevator, I asked Li Ming: "Li Ming, you said you handled a big matter today—what big matter was it?"

Li Ming, with half-open drunken eyes, said: "I've already found the big shot; the big shot is willing to jointly speak up for me to seek justice."

They all say I'm a good leader who has suffered an unjust accusation.

Everyone at the table agreed that we would join together to petition for my case.

Am I right or not, Laoqu? Only if I regain my official post will you become the office director.

Laoqu immediately laughed beside him: "Director Li, you're absolutely right—you're an absolutely good leader; working under you is so comfortable, whereas today's leaders are just motherf***ing bastards."

I support myself,

We'll go to the city tomorrow to look for him.

After listening to Laoqu's urging,

Li Ming's voice grew even louder,

"We must find him; today at the table we all became sworn brothers, and I said that as long as I regain my official post, we people in the Senior Management Bureau will all be leaders."

No, we should go to the province.

Bro, don't stop me,

My matter must have an explanation.

What kind of leader I, Li Ming, am, Laoqu knows best.

I served as a leader with integrity; what right does Kong Shi have to arrest me?

Kong Shi is done; I must regain my official post. I must….

Hearing Li Ming's drunken words, the anger in my heart rose again.

How could such a matter be discussed over drinks with this Li Ming?

Then hoping to swear brotherhood,

Everyone acting together. Officialdom is not the martial world.

Before achieving that, first split the benefits.

This is purely the approach of a rabble.

If it weren't for Laoqu's people holding up Li Ming beside him, I believe I would have slapped him to wake him up.

Truly drunken nonsense.

After I met with Tian Shi today,

He repeatedly urged me not to cause any more trouble over Li Ming's matter.

If it blows up, it's no good for anyone.

I was actually planning to talk with Li Ming today.

As it turns out, he came back like this after drinking.

Laoqu beside him was giving Li Ming a thumbs-up,

"Director Li, you're absolutely right; if you weren't innocent, how many people in society would be innocent?"

We brothers all believe you.

You're our boss; we all listen to you.